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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Partner</strong> <strong>Post</strong><br />
Serving the Students and Families of the <strong>Tuck</strong> School of Business May 2008 Edition<br />
In This Issue<br />
1- Appreciation from Our President<br />
2- Club Activities<br />
3- Farewell Brunch, Charity Race<br />
4- Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies<br />
5- Blood Drive, Auction results, TP Pics<br />
6- Pilates Workout, International Thanks<br />
7- Advice from the TP'08s<br />
8- <strong>Tuck</strong> India Business Conference<br />
1<br />
A Million Thanks<br />
It is bittersweet to be writing this letter, knowing<br />
that it will be in the final edition of the <strong>Partner</strong> <strong>Post</strong> for<br />
the 2007-2008 school year. I am overjoyed to have led<br />
such an amazing group of people, and yet I know that<br />
many of you will not be returning in the Fall. I<br />
want to take this opportunity to thank all of you<br />
for making this year such a welcoming,<br />
memorable experience for me.<br />
To the <strong>Tuck</strong> <strong>Partner</strong> Board: thank you for your<br />
9- May Calendar<br />
enthusiasm and energy. Without your dedication to this<br />
10- Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies Coloring Page<br />
organization, frankly, there would be no organization.<br />
<strong>The</strong> creativity and individuality you put into each and<br />
every club, committee event, and TP publication brought the <strong>Tuck</strong> <strong>Partner</strong>s group to new heights. Next<br />
year’s Board has large shoes to fill.<br />
A special thanks to the TP’08 members of the Board who stuck with us for each and every<br />
meeting this year. Your wisdom and experience was a huge help to us all.<br />
To Katie Flint and Hana Massecar: Thank you for your patience as I learned the innerworkings<br />
of <strong>Tuck</strong> and <strong>Tuck</strong> <strong>Partner</strong>s this year. At no point did you ever make me feel like my multiple<br />
e-mails each week were excessive (even though I know they were).<br />
To Christie St. John: Thank you for your sense of humor and smile. Thank you for taking the<br />
time to listen to me about what I believed <strong>Tuck</strong> <strong>Partner</strong>s needed from Admissions, and for having the<br />
confidence to let me dive head first into my crazy ideas.<br />
To Cameron Steese: Thank you for your support in the creation of the Prospective Visitor<br />
Program (still looking for a better name). I realize this program added more work to your already busy<br />
job, and I truly appreciate your help.<br />
To Amy Harman Burkart: Thank you for being you: a little bit zany (like me), incredibly<br />
honest, and bursting with an enormous heart. Thank you for being my friend from the beginning, even<br />
when everyone was pretty much a stranger. That first walk we took meant the world to me, as have the<br />
many walks and teas that followed. I could not have led this organization without you.<br />
For those TP'09s returning to <strong>Tuck</strong> next fall, I look forward to many more<br />
exciting times (when we get to enjoy the events without doing all the work )! To<br />
the TP’08s, you will be missed, and we all wish you luck and happiness.<br />
Wherever you are this summer, I hope you have an amazing time! See you in the Fall,<br />
Meredith Magee Donnelly,TP'09<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> <strong>Partner</strong>s Chairperson<br />
tuck.partners.club@dartmouth.edu
Gourmet Club<br />
by Mara Caruso<br />
mara.caruso@dartmouth.edu<br />
Sunday, May 11, 6:30pm at Katie<br />
Riolo's Home<br />
This will be our last meeting<br />
of the year, so we'd love to<br />
have a good turnout. We<br />
particularly hope that the<br />
second-years can find time<br />
to attend!<br />
Our theme for May will be<br />
“<strong>The</strong> Best of Gourmet Club,” so<br />
please bring your favorite foods and<br />
recipes that you've learned over the<br />
past year with the club.<br />
See you then at 299 Mount<br />
Support Rd, Unit 14, in Lebanon.<br />
. . . May Activities . . .<br />
French Conversation Group<br />
by Anne Lattenist<br />
anne_lattenist@hotmail.com<br />
Are you interested in practicing and improving<br />
your French language skills?<br />
Try out our new French Conversation Group!<br />
Beginner:<br />
Mondays, 4 to 5pm at the SCC<br />
Intermediate:<br />
Thursdays, 5 to 6pm at <strong>Tuck</strong>'s Danziger Room<br />
Advanced:<br />
Tuesdays, 5:30pm at <strong>Tuck</strong>'s Danziger Room<br />
Thanks to all the participants who make<br />
the FCG a wonderful experience!<br />
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Book Club<br />
by Catherine Earp<br />
cdearp@aol.com<br />
Thursday, May 8, 6pm@ <strong>The</strong> Orient<br />
Restauraunt in Hanover<br />
We will be discussing Jung Chang's novel,<br />
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China.<br />
Bursting with drama, heartbreak, and<br />
horror, this extraordinary family portrait<br />
mirrors the turbulence of China through the<br />
20 th century. Please note: due to the need to<br />
make a reservation at the restaurant, please<br />
RSVP for this event to Catherine at cdearp@aol.com.<br />
Coming in June<br />
Nineteen Minutes by local author Jodi Picoult.<br />
Knit & Stitch Club<br />
by Charlotte Rowe<br />
charlotte@charlottekendrick.com<br />
Bring your own craft, pick one of<br />
our projects, or just come to mingle with<br />
the crowd. We hope to see you there!<br />
Monday, May 5, 8pm at Scotty Harris's<br />
Apt<br />
24 School Street, #11, is in the<br />
same stairwell as Liz's apartment. Just<br />
head to the top of the stairs.<br />
Monday, May 19, 8pm at Nicola<br />
Lodge's Apt<br />
24 School Street, #15, is across<br />
from Scotty's apartment.
Let's Luau!<br />
Congratulations to the TP'08s who are leaving <strong>Tuck</strong> behind for<br />
great new experiences in the wide world!<br />
We will miss you, and we hope that you will join together with the TP'09s<br />
at a farewell brunch in your honor.<br />
You are cordially invited to our Hawaiian Luau Brunch, which will take place on<br />
Sunday, May 18, from 11am to 1:30pm in the <strong>Tuck</strong> Courtyard <br />
Both first and second year partners<br />
(and the Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies who go along with them)<br />
are welcome to attend.<br />
To lend a hand, bring a dish, or learn more, contact Vineeta Rajdev at vineeta.rajdev@gmail.com.<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> Run for the Kids<br />
By Lauren Fraser<br />
Run for the Kids is an annual <strong>Tuck</strong> charity road race to support local charities, including<br />
Upper Valley Child & Family Services David's House<br />
<strong>The</strong> Children's Hospital at <strong>Dartmouth</strong> (CHaD).<br />
Please join us on Saturday, May 10, at <strong>Tuck</strong> Circle<br />
where we will hold a 1K Kid's Run, a 5K, and a 10K race around Hanover.<br />
Registration begins at 8am Races start at 9am<br />
We would love to have all the <strong>Tuck</strong> <strong>Partner</strong>s and Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies participate or help as race monitors!<br />
And remember to join us after the races for<br />
a tasty barbecue, fun games, and a visit to the Harpoon beer tent.<br />
To pre-register, donate to our charities, or learn more, please check our web site at:<br />
http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pages/clubs/run4kids<br />
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. . . Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies . . .<br />
May Playgroups<br />
By Catherine Earp<br />
Are you staying in the Upper Valley area<br />
through the summer? Great! <strong>The</strong> Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies will<br />
continue to meet weekly, every Wednesday at<br />
3:30pm. We plan to explore some Hanover hot-spots<br />
for kiddies, so make sure to read your Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies<br />
e-mail to join in the fun!<br />
Wednesday, May 7, 3:30pm at Norwich Park<br />
This playground is ideal for playing and<br />
picnicking. Head down Main Street Norwich and<br />
take a left on the street after the inn.<br />
Wednesday, May 14, 3:30pm at <strong>Dartmouth</strong> Green<br />
We'll stake a claim on the green, so just bring<br />
along some balls, goodies, and toys for our<br />
tots. Let your students know about the plan<br />
and maybe they'll have time to join in the fun!<br />
Wednesday, May 21, 3:30pm at Ray School<br />
Looking for some playground variety? Try<br />
out the Ray School play equipment with us.<br />
Wednesday, May 28, 3:30pm at Sachem<br />
Playground<br />
Sunshine and friends add up to a perfect<br />
afternoon. See you there!<br />
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Potluck Picnic<br />
Gather your family for a pleasant evening<br />
in the New Hampshire countryside,<br />
complete with a pond, an old dairy barn,<br />
and an 1814 farmhouse.<br />
Saturday, May 24, at 5pm<br />
Please bring a tasty dish to share with the<br />
Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies and their parents,<br />
as well as a picnic blanket.<br />
Wading apparel and outdoor toys<br />
for the kids are optional.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Soelberg Home<br />
11 Baker Hill Rd, Lyme Center<br />
Take Route 10 north from Hanover,<br />
passing through the town of Lyme.<br />
When the road forks after<br />
the Lyme Country Store,<br />
veer right onto Dorchester Rd.<br />
After about 1.8 miles,<br />
turn right onto Baker Hill Road.<br />
Number 11 is the first house on the left.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Tuck</strong>/DHMC Blood Drive kick-off commences<br />
Thursday, May 1,<br />
at the <strong>Tuck</strong> Annual Giving & <strong>Tuck</strong>/DHMC Blood Drive <strong>Tuck</strong> Tails.<br />
Gather your friends and head to the <strong>Dartmouth</strong> Hitchcock Medical Center<br />
to donate blood on behalf of the <strong>Tuck</strong> Community.<br />
<strong>The</strong> inaugural <strong>Tuck</strong>/DHMC Blood Drive will take place<br />
the week of May 5 through May 9<br />
Everyone is a winner when you donate to save a life!<br />
Just e-mail DHMC.blood.program@hitchcock.org or call 603-653-3775 to make an appointment.<br />
If you are unable to donate, you can still be a winner by volunteering to help the cause:<br />
we need drivers to help transport students to DHMC and volunteers to man the tables at <strong>Tuck</strong>.<br />
Please e-mail Chelsey Hood at cjhood4@gmail.com for volunteer information.<br />
All participants benefit by feeling great, plus receiving gifts of goodies and t-shirts!<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> GIVES<br />
a Grand Success<br />
Many thanks to all who<br />
generously donated time, energy,<br />
and funds to the annual <strong>Tuck</strong><br />
GIVES charity auction. Due to<br />
your kind generosity, we were able<br />
to raise over $23,000 in the silent<br />
auction and $39,000 in the live<br />
acution!<br />
All proceeds will be used to<br />
assist students working for nonprofit<br />
organizations this summer,<br />
with any extra funds saved for<br />
students in years to come.<br />
Thank you to everyone, and<br />
good luck to all our summer<br />
interns!<br />
Take a moment, raise awareness, donate and save a life.<br />
First year partners at Mount Cardigan <br />
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Pilates<br />
by Catherine Earp<br />
Let's continue our Tuesday night meetings<br />
through the month of May.<br />
Join me at<br />
8pm in Buchanan on<br />
Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, and 26.<br />
For those of you who plan to<br />
stay in the area this summer,<br />
I will be available<br />
to take a few private clients.<br />
If you find yourself in need of<br />
answers or inspiration,<br />
please e-mail me at cdearp@aol.com.<br />
International<br />
By Marie Van Nuffel<br />
marievannuffel@yahoo.com<br />
<strong>The</strong> Cook & Learn events of April 8 th and 9 th<br />
were a huge success! <strong>Partner</strong>s and students alike<br />
spent an evening cooking ethnic meals originating<br />
from France, India, Brazil, Belgium, the UK, and the<br />
USA. Chatting about their host's culture and culinary<br />
habits while in the kitchen, the participants had the<br />
chance to enjoy a delicious meal, to meet up with old<br />
friends, and to make new acquaintances.<br />
I am so pleased that this final activity of the<br />
International Committee for this school year was such<br />
a hit. With the year coming to a close, I would like to<br />
take the opportunity to thank all the committee<br />
members who made the activities we organized a<br />
success every time:<br />
Claire, Pei-Yin, Severine,<br />
Shweta, and Swathi.<br />
Thanks girls, you really rocked!<br />
We're already looking forward to seeing<br />
everyone again in September to welcome the TP'10s.<br />
Have a wonderful summer!<br />
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Second-Years Speak Up<br />
By Carolyn Gasser<br />
Amidst packing, buying houses, securing jobs, and planning the next phase of their lives, a few<br />
second-year <strong>Tuck</strong> partners agreed to share some thoughts and advice with all who will remain another<br />
year in the Upper Valley.<br />
When asked what she enjoyed most about her <strong>Tuck</strong> experience, Jessica Christ expressed the<br />
sentiments of many partners: "I have loved meeting so many great people. <strong>Tuck</strong> seems to attract really<br />
social people who enjoy being a part of a community. People here are just nice to each other. I'll look<br />
back and have very happy memories of time spent with <strong>Tuck</strong> friends."<br />
Irene Delbosco says she learned a lot from <strong>Tuck</strong>'s diverse community, especially that there are<br />
people worth knowing and meeting everywhere. "It is worth it to make the effort to open your heart to<br />
new communities. Even if it's hard — especially in a different language — it is also very refreshing."<br />
Irene adds that her children have also benefitted from their experience as Tiny <strong>Tuck</strong>ies.<br />
Not only did living at Sachem expose them to other children "from so many different<br />
places, with different languages," but their father was also able to spend more time<br />
with them as a student than he ever could as a full-time employee.<br />
Kelly Morgan agrees that being able to spend more time with her daughter is a<br />
great perk of life as a <strong>Tuck</strong> partner. "I worked long hours before coming to <strong>Tuck</strong> and decided to take a<br />
little break from the fast-paced lifestyle when we moved here with our five-week-old baby.” She is<br />
pleased that moving from a full-time job in San Antonio gave her the opportunity to spend more time<br />
with her daughter.<br />
When asked if he had any advice for the TP '09s, Ryan Waldron suggests, "Just try to do as<br />
many outdoor activities as possible. <strong>The</strong>re are so many great things to do! Just get involved, go hike<br />
somewhere, or get a group to go skiing at Stowe.” He emphasizes the advantages of the Upper Valley<br />
lifestyle and the importance of enjoying them while the opportunity is available.<br />
Upon first arriving in Hanover, Katie Kindred, a self-proclaimed "compulsive list-maker,"<br />
wrote down all the things she wanted to do during her two years in New Hampshire. Her<br />
list included things like: shop for antiques "in a sleepy New England town"; see a battle<br />
reenactment on Lexington and Concord; sail on Lake Winnipesauke; cheer on the<br />
runners at the Boston marathon; and visit Montreal, Quebec City, and New York City.<br />
Katie proudly says she has accomplished most of her list and hopes to complete it before<br />
Kelly also made a list, which improving her cooking skills as wells as finding a way to<br />
return to the workforce. This last she was able to accomplish by working for a <strong>Tuck</strong> professor and, as<br />
a result, she has decided to obtain a Masters Degree in Education.<br />
To anyone who hasn't made a list or hasn't accomplished all they intended, Jessica says, "Don't<br />
be too hard on yourself if you didn't do everything on your list. I'm sure if you didn't, it was because<br />
you were too busy doing other things — the things you couldn't possibly anticipate or list ahead of<br />
time."<br />
Kelly agrees and adds, "For many of us, the end of the second year brings excitement<br />
about returning to a life that includes a steady income. But with that income comes the loss<br />
of free time. Take advantage of the slower-paced life here in the Upper Valley and spend<br />
time with the friends you've made at <strong>Tuck</strong>."<br />
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India Comes to the Upper Valley<br />
By Shabduli Purav<br />
Gain an understanding of the “India Opportunity”<br />
and get a taste of Indian Cuisine and Culture:<br />
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2008.<br />
India: a mosaic of opportunities and challenges. In the recent past India's economy<br />
has been on an ever-increasing growth curve with positive indicators, including a stable eight<br />
percent annual growth, rising foreign exchange reserves, a booming capital market, and rapidly<br />
expanding FDI inflows. India has emerged as the second fastest growing major economy in the<br />
world.<br />
We all have heard this stellar success story, but India's business opportunities and challenges still<br />
remain a mystery. <strong>Tuck</strong> School of Business at <strong>Dartmouth</strong>, which has been at the forefront of addressing the<br />
rising pre-eminence of India in global business, brings the second edition of the <strong>Tuck</strong> India Business<br />
Conference on May 9, 2008. <strong>The</strong> conference is a forum for business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals,<br />
economists, investors, students, and the Upper Valley community to share ideas and learn about the<br />
opportunities presented by India's phenomenal growth.<br />
<strong>The</strong> conference will feature eminent personalities, including Ron Somers, President of the United<br />
States-India Business Council, who will deliver the inaugural address. <strong>The</strong> keynote address will be delivered<br />
by Arun K. Nanda, Executive Director & President of one of the world's largest tractor companies, Mahindra<br />
& Mahindra Limited. Very recently, Mr. Nanda was awarded 'Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur' (Knight of<br />
the Legion of Honor) by the President of the French Republic.<br />
Panel One — Growth beyond I.T. and Outsourcing: Mapping India's Future<br />
India, synonymous with strategic off-shoring until recently, has gradually grown into a market in its<br />
own right. <strong>The</strong>re are also some roadblocks in the path of sustaining this rapid growth. This panel will address<br />
such opportunities and challenges across different segments of the India economy. <strong>The</strong> discussion will feature<br />
distinguished panelists such as accomplished <strong>Tuck</strong> alumni Chip Greene T'92 (<strong>Partner</strong>, Mumbai Office Head,<br />
<strong>The</strong> Parthenon Group) and H. J. Markley T'74 (Executive Vice President, John Deere).<br />
Panel Two — Looking Outwards: India's Progression in the New World Order<br />
In 2006, foreign acquisitions by Indian companies totaled $23 billion, more than five times the total in<br />
2005 and approximately 20 times the total in 2000! A prime example is Tata's acquisition of Jaguar and Land<br />
Rover. This panel will explore the trends in flows of capital to and from India. <strong>The</strong> panelists include senior<br />
executives such as Matt Russell, MD, of Deutsche Bank.<br />
Lunchtime Chat:<br />
Immerse yourself in Indian culture in the company of Lutz Goedde, T'97, Deputy Director of Global<br />
Development of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In keeping with the spirit of the conference,<br />
attendees will be treated to delicious spread of Indian dishes.<br />
Grand Finale:<br />
<strong>The</strong> conference will conclude with an Indian musical event providing a glimpse into India's<br />
rich culture. <strong>The</strong> featured artist is Prasanna from Berklee College of Music in Boston. Prasanna is<br />
a world-renowned guitarist and composer of Jazz/World and Indian Classical fusion music.<br />
Visit our web site for more information: http://mba.tuck.dartmouth.edu/indiaforum/<br />
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4<br />
2008<br />
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> MBA<br />
World Cup<br />
5<br />
Cinco de<br />
Mayo<br />
Knit & Stitch:<br />
8pm@ Scotty<br />
Harris's Apt<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> DHMC<br />
Blood Drive<br />
11 12<br />
TP Full Board<br />
Dinner:<br />
6:45@<br />
18<br />
Farewell<br />
Brunch:<br />
11am@ <strong>Tuck</strong><br />
Courtyard<br />
25<br />
Gourmet:<br />
6:30pm@<br />
TP Full Board<br />
Meeting:<br />
7:30pm@<br />
Rosenwald<br />
19<br />
Knit & Stitch:<br />
8pm@ Nicola<br />
Lodge's Apt<br />
26<br />
Memorial<br />
Day<br />
T'08<br />
Disorientation<br />
Begins<br />
6<br />
Pilates:<br />
8pm@<br />
Buchanan<br />
13<br />
Pilates:<br />
8pm@<br />
Buchanan<br />
20<br />
Pilates:<br />
8pm@<br />
Buchanan<br />
27<br />
Pilates:<br />
8pm@<br />
Buchanan<br />
7<br />
TT Playgroup:<br />
3:30pm@<br />
Norwich Park<br />
14<br />
TT Playgroup:<br />
3:30pm@<br />
<strong>Dartmouth</strong><br />
Green<br />
21<br />
TT Playgroup:<br />
3:30pm@ <strong>The</strong><br />
Ray School<br />
28<br />
TT Playgroup:<br />
3:30pm@<br />
Sachem<br />
Playground<br />
9<br />
1<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> Tails:<br />
5pm @ Stell<br />
Hall<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong>/DHMC<br />
Blood Drive:<br />
7pm@ Stell<br />
Hall<br />
8<br />
Book Club:<br />
6pm@ Orient<br />
Restaurant<br />
15<br />
Talent Show:<br />
@ Cook<br />
Auditorium<br />
2 3<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> MBA<br />
World Cup<br />
9<br />
American<br />
Cancer Society<br />
Relay for Life<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> India<br />
Business<br />
Conference<br />
16<br />
Lundy Golf<br />
Tournament<br />
Frosty Jester<br />
22 23 24<br />
T Puppies:<br />
11am@ TBA<br />
TT Cinco de<br />
Mayo Party:<br />
2-5pm@<br />
Upper Valley<br />
Events Center<br />
10<br />
Road Rally<br />
<strong>Tuck</strong> Run for<br />
the Kids:<br />
9am@ <strong>Tuck</strong><br />
Circle<br />
T Puppies:<br />
11am@ TBA<br />
17<br />
T Puppies:<br />
11am@ TBA<br />
Spring Formal<br />
@ Quechee<br />
Club<br />
T Puppies:<br />
11am@ TBA<br />
29 30<br />
TT Potluck:<br />
5pm@<br />
Melanie<br />
Soelberg's<br />
Home<br />
31
Happy Mother's Day!<br />
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