RECENT EVENTS

The group of alumni posed for a picture with Chairman Randy Teague (l.) and President Roger Ream (center).

ALUMNI RECEPTION IN PARIS

TFAS supporters and staff traveled in France from August 6 – 14 where they explored the battlefields of WWII, the beaches of Normandy and the family chateau of Alexis de Tocqueville.

On Saturday, August 7, the group began their journey with an alumni reception in Paris at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée.

Alumni traveled from France and all over Western Europe to attend, including Belgium and Hungary.

While there, the alumni had a chance to meet supporters and staff, while meeting one another and sharing stories about their times at TFAS.

Alumni in attendance included: Roger Ream (E 76), Lindsay Donaire-Cheng (B 99), Ileana Nicorici (A 05, CSS 06), Cristina Daniela Istratescu (A 07), James Teague (HK 07, B 08), Alevtina O. Ciumac (A 08) and Sandrine Amiel (EMJI 08).

Alumni got to know one another on the barge of the Frying Pan bar and grille in NYC.

The group stopped for cupcakes along the walk on the High Line.

NYC ALUMNI WALK THE HIGHLINE AND VISIT THE FRYING PAN

On Wednesday, August 11, alumni in the New York City area gathered together for a drink at the Frying Pan, followed by a walk on the High Line and a visit to the Standard Hotel’s Biergarten.

The Frying Pan, located in the Hudson River Park, was previously used as a floating lighthouse to guide other ships and was built in 1929. It is now docked at Pier 66 Maritime and serves as a bar and grille.

While the group took in the sights and met one another, Director of Alumni Fundraising at TFAS, Kristy Khachigian, gave a few words along with local alumni John Lee (E 85), Herb Stupp (E 70) and chapter president Paul Glader (J 99, A 00).

The group then departed for the High Line on Manhattan's West Side. Running from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street, the High Line was built in the 1930s as part of a public-private infrastructure project, the West Side Improvement. It lifted freight traffic 30 feet in the air, removing dangerous trains from the streets of Manhattan's largest industrial district. It now serves as an elevated public park.

The walk provided the perfect environment for alumni to get to know one another and they even were given free cupcakes during their walk from a local business!

To complete the night, a few alumni then ended with a final drink at the Standard Hotel’s Biergarten.

Of the event, chapter president Paul Glader said it was, “Very, very awesome. The energy and fun was palatable…everyone is already looking forward to the next event.”

What is next for the New York City chapter?

On Tuesday, September 28, the group will attend a mid-day taping of the John Stossel Show at Fox Business. CLICK HERE for more information.

On Friday, October 15, alumni are invited to go to the ping-pong bar, SpinNYC. Alumni will rent a ping-pong table for an hour and then watch the 12 top players in NYC battle it out for $500. CLICK HERE to register online.

If you would like to get involved with the NYC chapter, email Paul at paul.glader@gmail.com.  

LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ATTEND SHOW AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL

On Saturday, August 14, 25 alumni in Los Angeles attended the Harry Connick Jr. show at the Hollywood Bowl.

Emily Mohr (E 04), Marissa Petersen (P 05) and Rachna Khatau (J 02) enjoy wine and appetizers before the show.

This was the third annual event at the Hollywood Bowl for TFAS alumni and was just as much of a success as past years.

The group enjoyed wine, cheese and other hors d’oeuvres prior to hearing Harry Connick Jr. with his big band sing classic American songs; ranging from Frank Sinatra covers to songs from his newest album.

Maura Bennardo, manager of alumni affairs at TFAS, attended the event. “It was so great to meet local L.A. alumni and the show was fantastic. It is nice to see a chapter that is so motivated to get together!”

In addition, chapter president Marissa Petersen (P 05) said “It was definitely a success and I look forward to garnering more participation in our events to come!”

What’s next for the L.A. Chapter? The Newport Beach Harbor Parade of Lights in December! Stay tuned for more details on this event in the future. If you would like to get involved with the chapter, contact Marissa at marissa.petersen@gmail.com.  

DENVER ALUMNI TASTE WINE AT LOCAL WINE BAR

On Saturday, August 14, alumni in Denver attended a wine tasting at Sip Fine Wine and Spirits.

With an amazing array of fine wines and spirits, Sip Wine offered a tasting bar and over 3,000 different wines, spirits and artisan beers. The group of alumni enjoyed a fun and informative wine tasting, centered on themes such as region or producer.

“Saturday's event went extremely well,” said chapter president Vlad Malamud (B 05). “We stayed the entire three hours and got to know one another.”

Alumni included Cornell Teague (B 99, I 01), Jenny Ly (B 08), and Adam Smith (B 09).

Stay tuned for the next Denver alumni event! If you would like to get involved, email Vlad at vmalamud@gmail.com.