THE FIFTH QUARTER CLUB'S INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Fifth Quarter Club (Yeomen Football Alumni Chapter) held its inaugural golf tournament at the Cardinal Golf Club on Friday, August 21. The tournament was a huge success as more than 70 golfers turned out to show their tremendous support for the Yeomen Football team and were treated to good weather, great company and a flawlessly run event. Special appearances were made by André Batson, of former York fame, and Nealon Greene of the Toronto Argos although it is rumoured they should stick to football. Coach Tom Arnott would like to thank everyone who participated, donated prizes and helped with the organization of the event. Special thanks go to Guy Burry (BA '82) and Liz Lundell (BA '82, BEd '82, MA '89) who added a touch of class to the tournament by donating a coffee table book, Camps of Algonquin, to every participant.

CALLING ALL PAUL HERZBERG'S STATISTICS TAs

Do you remember the days in the stats lab teaching baffled students about p-values? Here is an opportunity for you to remember those times at a reunion planned for all teaching assistants from Paul Herzberg's statistics course. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday evening, May 15, 1999. If you haven't received a package in the mail already, please contact Paul Herzberg at (416) 736-2100 ext. 66242 or via email at herzberg@yorku.ca.

YORK ALUMNI "COME HOME"

Homecoming weekend was a success as York welcomed back alumni to campus for a weekend of fun, food and football on September 26 and 27. While the football game itself did not produce the results we had hoped for (the Yeomen lost to the Waterloo Warriors 54-3), alumni of all ages showed true York pride. Dr. Lorna Marsden, President of York University and Gary J. Smith, Vice-President (University Advancement), presented members of York's first football team of 1968 with commemorative sweatshirts. Once the game was finished alumni and students headed to the Underground to take in the first annual Homecoming concert featuring Spirit of the West.

Members of the 1968 Yeomen Football team, Coach Nobby Wirkowski and grandson, President Marsden and Vice-President Gary J. Smith

To close out the Homecoming festivities the Atkinson chapter of the York University Alumni Association hosted their annual Harvest Brunch. Approximately 50 alumni, friends and family gathered in the Harry Leith Room. Dr. Lorna Marsden and Vice-President Smith both attended. Special thanks to Veronica Hui for organizing the event and to the many wonderful cooks for the delicious items.

Veronica Hui and York President Lorna Marsden with members of the Atkinson Alumni Association

OTTAWA BRANCH INAUGURAL EVENT

The Ottawa Branch of York University Alumni is being developed to support York's mission to pursue and preserve knowledge in a context of social diversity, life-long education, bilingualism, and multiculturalism. Local action by alumni may include mentoring students, assisting in cooperative education placements, and fostering social and professional contacts and interaction among alumni.

The Ottawa Branch held their inaugural event on Friday, October 16, 1998. The event took place on Parliament Hill and was a guided tour of the Centre Block's artwork by former Dominion Sculptor R. Eleanor Milne CM, RCA, DLitt. A reception followed at the National Press Club of Canada.

During the reception, a brief address was given by the President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, Dr. Lorna R. Marsden. Vice-President (University Advancement), Gary J. Smith ('68 ), and alumni who serve as members of Parliament, were also in attendance.

Thanks to Dr. Milne and to members of the Ottawa Branch Executive: Harry MacKay ('78), Kenneth Law ('96), Tom Kralidis ('96), Jim Pimblett ('96) and Aftab Sabir ('98) for their assistance and time.

Look for updates and other interesting information regarding the Ottawa Branch at: www.yorku.ca/alumni/branches/on/ottawa.htm

SINGAPORE BRANCH UP AND RUNNING

On Thursday June 24, 1998, the Singapore Branch of the York University Alumni Association was officially constituted. Through the auspices of Dr. David Mendelsohn (Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics) the branch organizing committee met and made plans for flying the York flag in Singapore. Dr. Amitave Acharya (Political Science) was also in attendance.

The new executive is: Brian Quan McGimpsey ('90) (President), Horace Tan ('86, '88, '89), Nan Sze Chua ('97), and Nicole Chan ('97).

The Singapore Branch will host their first event in early December. It will be a forum based on the regional (Asian) economic crisis. The speakers will be Dr. Chua Beng Huat ('72, '76), a well-known sociologist from the National University of Singapore and Dr. Amitave Acharya.

Thanks to Dr. Mendelsohn, Professor Gerald Jordan (History) and Serene See-Tow for their assistance in the development of the Branch over the last two years.

SOCIAL WORK ALUMNI SEEK VOLUNTEERS

The Social Work Alumni Group has been established under the Atkinson College Alumni Association. They are seeking participation from alumni on the following committees: Membership, Social Events, Professional Development, Social Action and Advocacy, Peer Support / Mentoring and Fundraising.

For more information call 736-5226, fax 650-3861 or visit their web site at: http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/~sowk.

Volunteer and help build the Social Work Alumni Group!