Boston
Rensselaer Alumni Chapter
Welcome to the Boston Chapter Web page!
President: Kristin Stadelmann '88
kristin@stadelmann.com
(508) 586-6000 (B)
Upcoming Alumni Events
Thursday, May 15 - Pub Night at The Vault
Thursday, May 15 - RPI Reception American Institute of Architects National Convention
Wednesday, June 11 - Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Thursday, June 19 - Pub Night at Top of the Hub
Saturday, June 21 - Second Annual RPI Alumni Softball Tournament
Saturday, July 17 - Alumni Day Trip to Rockport
Tuesday, July 29 - Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels
Saturday, August 16 - Lowell Spinners Baseball Game
Thursday, September 18 - Pub Night at Margarita's Waltham
SAVE THE DATE:
July 2008 - Harbor Island Tour
August 3 – Reception for Incoming and Current RPI Students
Fall 2008 - Architectural Tour and Networking Event
October 15 – Bowling at King’s – Reception to Welcome Recent Graduates to the Boston Area
October 2008 – Cemetery Tour of Boston
November 2008 – Lou Jones Gallery Tour
Pub Night at The Vault
Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Drink and be merry with the Boston Alumni Chapter at The Vault for an opportunity to socialize and mingle with fellow alumni in your area. Look for the red Rensselaer flags and you will find our group.
For more information on the Vault visit thevaultboston.com. If you are interested in attending this event, contact Ashley Brandin ’06 at branda@alum.rpi.edu.
RPI Reception at American Institute of Architects National Convention
Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 6 p.m.
Join us for a gathering with RPI alumni who are attending the American Institute of Architects conference in Boston.
Our special guest speaker is Steven Ehrlich ’68, who owns his own firm, Steven Ehrlich Architects, in Culver City, CA. Ehrlich will speak on "Going Global," discussing some of his current work, and how his early years in Africa have impacted his work.
The event will take place in the Yarmouth/Vineyard Room of the Marriott Copley Place at 6 p.m. Co-hosted by the School of Architecture and the Office of Alumni Relations. There is no charge to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP by clicking here, and selecting “Register Online."
For more information on our guest speaker, Steven Ehrlich ’68, please click the link above.
Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles - SOLD OUT
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 7:05 p.m.
Pub Night at Top of the Hub – Prudential Building
Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 7 p.m.
Join us at the top of the Prudential Building on Thursday evening after work to network, socialize and finish up one of the longest days of the year with fellow alumni. Look for the red Rensselaer flags and you will find our group.
For more information on Top of the Hub visit www.topofthehub.net. If you are interested in attending this event, contact Ashley Brandin ’06 at branda@alum.rpi.edu.
Second Annual RPI Boston Alumni Co-ed Softball Tournament
Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Rensselaer Boston Alumni Chapter has been invited to take part for the second year in a row in the Boston Alumni Co-ed Softball tournament on June 21, 2008. RPI will compete against alumni teams from Tufts, Northeastern, Boston University, Duke, University of Vermont, and Boston College. The tournament will be at Cassidy Park by Cleveland Circle in Boston and will run between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
We are currently looking for players to participate in this fun event! All abilities are welcome to participate. Last year, we came in second place! If you are interested in participating or for more information, please contact Jean Donnelly '92 at jean_donnelly2002@yahoo.com.
Alumni Day Trip to Rockport
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Meet at 9:45 a.m. at North Station (train departs at 10:15 a.m.)
Join the Boston Alumni Chapter for a fun-filled day in Rockport, MA. Our group will meet at the North Station at 9:45 a.m. and greet before climbing aboard the 10:15 a.m. train. After an hour-long train ride we will arrive in gorgeous Rockport and walk into town. There we will check out the wonderful boutiques, enjoy the harbor, and enjoy lunch in one of the many great restaurants in town. Alumni will have the opportunity to depart back to Boston at either 5:10 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. depending on what they choose to do during the day. The total cost for the round-trip train fare is $15.50 and can be purchased the day of the event. Please RSVP by July 17 to Steve Paris ’78 at smparis@verizon.net. We would like to have an idea of who will be attending and who to look for on the platform the morning of the event.
For more information on the Commuter Rail – Rockport Line visit www.mbta.com.
Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels - SOLD OUT
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 7:05 p.m.
Lowell Spinners Baseball Game
Saturday, August 16, 2008, at 5 p.m.
Come join us for an evening of fun and entertainment. We have secured a block of tickets for the Lowell Spinners baseball game on Saturday, August 16. The Spinners are the Single A affiliate of the Red Sox and play at cozy LeLacheur Park where all seats are close to the action. The game starts at 5:00, and parking is close by.
The tickets are only $7.00 each. We might meet after the game at The Brewery for any who are interested. Send e-mail or phone to reserve your tickets, or send a self-addressed stamped envelope (please include your email address) to: Burt Eiseman, 33 Newtown Rd., Acton, MA 01720. Contact Burt at burt.eiseman@verizon.net or 978-263-1464.
Parking and other info at www.lowellspinners.com.
Pub Night at Margarita’s in Waltham
Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 6:30 p.m.
Drink and be merry with the Boston Alumni Chapter at Margarita’s for an opportunity to socialize and mingle with fellow alumni in your area. Look for the red Rensselaer flags and you will find our group.
For more information on Margarita’s visit www.margs.com/waltham.htm. If you are interested in attending this event, contact Marcia Minahan ’97 at
Marcia.minahan@fmc-na.com.
For a complete listing of upcoming Rensselaer events, please visit our events calendar.
Jackie Masloff ’75 Awarded the RAA Director’s Award
Congratulation to Jackie Masloff ’75 for winning the 2007-2008 Director's Award. This special recognition is presented by the Office of Alumni Relations to individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of the Office of Alumni Relations and to the Rensselaer Alumni Association.
Jackie has been a long time member of the Boston Chapter and has held the Treasurer position for 25 years. She is always the first to submit her chapter financial statements to the RAA and provide updated contact info to Rensselaer. In 1995 when the Boston Chapter almost fell apart, Jackie was the one who got it back on track. She contacted Troy for help and hosted a few meetings to rally the troops and get the Chapter going again. Every Chapter President says they don’t know how they would manage the extensive data collection and financial bookkeeping for the numerous chapter events without Jackie.
Congratulations to Jackie for her superior dedication and contribution to the Office of Alumni Relations and the Boston Alumni Chapter.
Time to Renew Your Annual Dues
Get the discounted rate on the chapter events below and future events by paying your annual dues. Your participation helps us continue to be a successful and vital Rensselaer chapter. Dues cover you from now through next summer.
Membership:
a) Provides you discounts on select events
b) Gives preference at select events over non-members
c) Permits the club to enhance its offerings to alumni
d) Shows club membership for individuals in community
e) Allows members to support our alma mater
All money is used solely by the club to bring you great events. Dues are $15 per year, and the check should be made payable to “Rensselaer Chapter of Boston” and sent to:
Jackie Masloff ’75, 47 Abbott Road, Dedham, MA 02026.
Please include your name, address, telephone number (either home or business or both), class year and email address.
Ideas Welcome
What interests you? The planning committee is always planning several great alumni activities and would like your ideas. If you have ideas or interests, the committee would like to hear them. Even better, if you would like to help plan an event, please let the planning committee know or plan to attend a committee meeting.
Please contact Kristin Stadelmann at kristin@stadelmann.com for more information. If you are interested in getting involved with the club in a leadership capacity — volunteering, sponsoring events, donating some time, or any way you wish — please also contact John at the address above. Your participation is always welcome.
Life Science Alumni Yahoo Group
RPI graduates in life sciences (or those working in life sciences today) are invited to join a non-affiliated online Yahoo group for networking, etc. The group formed in January 2007 and has quickly grown to over 100 members with diverse backgrounds.
Members include scientists and engineers working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and life science software companies, lawyers, consultants, academics physicians and scientists, Rensselaer professors, and many more. The group will be an excellent vehicle for networking and keeping up with the growing presence of life sciences at Rensselaer.
The URL for the group is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RPI-lifesciences/. Members require approval, based on an affiliation with RPI and life sciences.
Questions? Contact Paul Bleicher, Biology '76 paul@bleichers.com.
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