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2008 Reunion Plans:  The drawing board is being heated up and final plans are emerging for our gathering in Canandaigua, September 23-25, 2008.  Keep checking the Reunion08 link at the left for the details as they become available, and watch for a brochure in the mail.

Address/Email Change for Art Weigand.  See link at the left

May 29, 2008:  Peter Telfer, 1953, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008.  His wife, Phyllis, thoughtfully sent a note expressing Pete's pride in being a Potterman and how much he enjoyed staying connected with all of "the guys."  For funeral arrangement information go to:  http://www.nyjnews.com/obits/index_full1.php3
Our condolences go out to Phyllis and Pete's family.

May 26, 2008:  Memorial Day -  Let us remember all who sacrificed in service to our country, especially Edward Potter, and all Pottermen who served our country.

Get well wishes are needed for: Pete Telfer, `53; and Gladys Sage, wife of Bob Sage, `55; and continued well wishes to all other ailing Pottermen.  If you know of someone we need to cheer, let us know and we can post it on this page.

We start today a new link at the left, History.  In it we will post contributions from you on your recollections of Potter Club History.  Recently Ben Jackson, `50, set down his recollections, and we have been hearing about the early days of the Club from Carlton Coulter, President, `35, at recent Albany Luncheons.  We are still compiling a summary of Carlton's comments.

April 15, 2008 -  Change of email for Don McGurrin, `65 from Fred Culbert.  Check address changes at the left.

April 8, 2008 -  Albany Area Potter Luncheon was held at the newly refurbished Potter Memorial Room at Alumni House.  Attending (chronologically):  1935, Carlton Coulter; 1939, Ken Doran; 1943, Howard Lynch; 1951, Bob Umholtz; 1952, Bob Lanni; 1953, Tom Benenati; Milan Krchniak; Jim Panton; Paul Ward; 1954, David Brown; Peter McManus; 1957, Jack Higham, Bernie McEvoy; 1965, Fred Culbert; 1982, Lou Peluso.  Check the link at the left for photos of the gathering.

Paul Ward reported progress on a memorial plaque at Union College in honor of Edward Potter.  Thank you letter acknowledged from Garet Livermore, Farmer's Museum, for Potter alumni donation to Empire State Carousel in honor of Gerry Holzman.  Many additional remembrances about the early days of Potter Club from Carlton Coulter.

Tom Benenati still looking for photos of earlier Potter Reunions for Reunion Scrapbook he is preparing (and showed at the luncheon).  Call or email him for more info, and mail photos to him (4x6 on paper preferred).

Late item from the Luncheon:  Paul mentioned a newspaper article about Fred LeBrun, Potter 1967, who retired from his position as a writer for the Albany Times-Union.  To read the text of an article in the paper go to:  Lebrun

February 24, 2008 -  Email change for John Lilga, `64.  Check addresses changes link.

February 19, 2008 -  Email change for Joe McCormack, `53.  Check addresses changes link.

February 14, 2008 -  Tom Benenati wants your photos from all previous Potter Reunions.  He is putting together an album with a collection of pictures from across the years  Send copies of shots you may have to Tom.  He will not be able to return them, however.  Tom's address and email are:  11 Cherry Hill Road, New Paltz, NY 12561  tomvivian@aol.com

Late day news in the mail...  Spring Albany Potter Luncheon to be held at Noon, April 8, 2008, in Potter Room at Alumni House.  Lunch catered for $12 per.  Send your reservation check to Bob Umholtz, 49 Ramsey Pl., Albany, NY 12208 by March 25.  Menu choices are: Tuna; Turkey; or Ham & Cheese deli subs.  If you have questions contact Bob Lanni at robertlanni@msn.com   Space is limited, reserve early!  A University guest parking pass will be mailed to you after you reserve.

Happy Valentine's Day to all Potter women!

February 11, 2008 -  More address/email changes from Ozzie Leahy, including Fran Nencetti, `58.  Be sure to keep us posted on any changes in your status.  Thanks Ozzie!

January 29, 2008 -  Paul Ward reports Union College has agreed to honor Edward Potter by erecting a plaque.  In a response to Paul from current Union President, President, Stephen C. Ainlay, Ph.D., he says,  "I appreciate the research and work you have done to bring this to the attention of Union College and feel that in recognition of the special letter written to Lt. Potter's family by President Richmond and his service to our country, it is appropriate to honor Lt. Potter in some way at Union."  The plaque will be installed in Shaffer Library.  Paul will assemble a committee of 6 in March to work out wording for the plaque.

Paul also reports the Potter Room at UAlbany Alumni House has been painted and looks quite nice.

Much appreciation to Paul for his efforts on behalf of the Club in the matter of the Union issue; the Potter Memorial Room, and a host of other things he has done.  A true Potter Man!  Thank you, Paul.

Spring Potter Luncheon Announced -  The Albany Area Luncheon will be held April 8, 2008, in the newly refurbished Potter Room.   Claude will be sending the details mid February.  We are asking for the $12 luncheon fee and sandwich choice  reservation be sent ahead of time as it is being catered.

More Pottermen check in.  Joe Clement, `60, checked in to confirm his addresses (Summer and Winter) and sends regards to all.  Steve Freedman, `64, checked in, and has sent an update for the Directory.  Check out the Address Changes link at the left for more info.