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Robert Novak – Trustee-at-Large

Classmates — I hope this finds you well and looking forward to attending the 45th Reunion if your schedules allow; I hope to see you there — the Reunion Committee has …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Vince Balderrama – Secretary

Dear ’78 Classmates and Brothers, As a vigorous proponent for the fair opportunity for every candidate to advocate for themselves to all classmates, I am grateful for this chance to highlight some thoughts about …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Walter “Gary” Sharp – Secretary

To the great Class of ’78,  I would simply like to reiterate my strong passion to serve as your next class secretary.  So much has been expertly done to capture …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Christopher “Doc” Dougherty – Vice President

Dear 1978 Classmates: Our class Nomination and Election (N&E) Committee graciously afforded me another opportunity to address my classmates with respect to my qualifications to serve as your class Vice …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Kevin Lynch – President

To my Classmates: Many classmates have asked why I am running for the office of President of the Class of ’78. My answer has been clothed in the belief that …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Matthew Elias – Vice President

Classmates, I want to reinforce several things in my candidate statement and my desire to serve.  I have served for 23 years as a Class Trustee and for the past …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Randle “Lee” Yarberrry – Trustee-at-Large

This is Lee Yarberry.  Randle Yarberry is “officially” running for Trustee as my alter ego. Just thought I would start with that for those who never met Randle! I very …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Glen Woods – President

First, thank you for the support you have given to me and our Board as we have navigated together our Class affairs. One of the many tasks that comes while …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 27, 2023September 28, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Rusty Cone – Trustee-at-Large

Classmates; I wanted to reinforce why I am looking to continue as a Trustee for our class. I am looking to continue to serve to focus on the communications supporting …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 26, 2023September 26, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Update on Dennis Otoshi (33rd Co.) from Greg Baur (33rd Co.)

Brothers, Below is a blended message from two emails that Dennis Otoshi sent me: “Hi Greg, I just returned to San Francisco since I was called in for jury duty. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 24, 2023September 25, 2023Posted inUncategorized

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