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Steve Laughrun (1967) writes, "Steve Laughrun '66 (retired) and brother-in-law, Keith Richardson (ASU grad) getting ready for the September 8, 2012 showdown in Boone, N.C. GO GRIZ! Hope it's another classic game like the last meeting of the two schools in Missoula."  Submitted on Jan 24 2012. Thomas Bullock (1961) Thomas Bullock (1961) writes, "Recent publications: Diary of a Cold War Patriot, and Montana Memories, Siwash, The Biggest Little Indian Brave. Available from Amazon Kindle and Smashwords.com." Submitted on Dec 22 2011. Bruce Bennetts (1970) Bruce Bennetts (1970) writes, "– Bruce Bennetts, 1970, General Manager of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California has been elected President of The Golden State Chapter of the Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA). The announcement was made at The Golden State Chapter Annual Fall Conference in La Jolla which was held October 2-4, 2011. The CMAA is the professional association for managers of the world’s leading clubs. The organization has more than 6,000 members and 46 chapters all over the globe, spanning the entire United States as well as Canada, South America, Australia, Europe and as far as South Africa. In 2008, the four California Chapters of CMAA merged into the Golden State Chapter with 465 members. Bennetts who has been in the private club industry for over 36 years will be the fourth president of the Golden State Chapter. As General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Farms Golf Club for five years, Bennetts' club was named number 14 by Golf Digest/Index in the "50 Clubs with the Best Players." " Submitted on Nov 24 2011. Toni Strong (1985) Toni Strong (1985) writes, "I took a trip recently to the island of Corsica, and couldn't pass up the opportunity to show off my Griz gear at Campus Mariani!!" Submitted on Oct 31 2011. Heather Schmidt (2004) Heather Schmidt (2004) writes, "Currently I am employed by Reynolds America. Recently, I was promoted to a Territory Sales Manager II within the Philadelphia Sales Region of the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company." Submitted on Oct 7 2011. Paul Strasko (1999) Paul Strasko (1999) writes, "Paul Moses Strasko will be ordained as a Rabbi in Bamberg, Germany on November 23, 2011. He will then serve as the assistant Rabbi in Geneva, Switzerland at the Communauté Israélite Libérale de Genève." Submitted on Sep 26 2011. Jacqueline Williams (1998) Jacqueline Williams (1998) received a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University on May 5, 2011. "I am currently in a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in the Bioethics Institute studying pediatric palliative care issues." Submitted on Sep 23 2011. Megan Boehnke (2007) Megan Boehnke (2007) received a Global Master of Arts in International Relations from Webster University in July 2011. Submitted on Sep 8 2011. Garry South (1976) Garry South (1976) writes, "GARRY SOUTH, '76, was named this year as one of the Top 50 Most Influential political players in California by Capitol Weekly. South regularly posts comments on current events on Politico's The Arena blog (http://www.politico.com/arena/bio/garry_south.html). South is Principal of The Garry South Group, based in Santa Monica, and also a partner in California Strategies LLC (http://www.calstrat.com/OurPeople/GarrySouth.aspx), considered the premiere public-affairs firm in California. " Submitted on Sep 1 2011. Robert Johnson (1971) Robert Johnson (1971) writes, "Bob Johnson Pharm'71 of Olympia WA is currently CEO and president of PRN Services.Inc. This business provides relief pharmacy services for the Southwest Washington region. Dorothy Brinkel Johnson Hist '71 is retired from the Washington State Attorney Generals Office and enjoying retirement. " Submitted on Aug 20 2011. > Read all Class Notes
Bruce Bennetts (1970) writes, "– Bruce Bennetts, 1970, General Manager of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California has been elected President of The Golden State Chapter of the Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA). The announcement was made at The Golden State Chapter Annual Fall Conference in La Jolla which was held October 2-4, 2011. The CMAA is the professional association for managers of the world’s leading clubs. The organization has more than 6,000 members and 46 chapters all over the globe, spanning the entire United States as well as Canada, South America, Australia, Europe and as far as South Africa. In 2008, the four California Chapters of CMAA merged into the Golden State Chapter with 465 members. Bennetts who has been in the private club industry for over 36 years will be the fourth president of the Golden State Chapter. As General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Farms Golf Club for five years, Bennetts' club was named number 14 by Golf Digest/Index in the "50 Clubs with the Best Players." " Submitted on Nov 24 2011. Heather Schmidt (2004) Heather Schmidt (2004) writes, "Currently I am employed by Reynolds America. Recently, I was promoted to a Territory Sales Manager II within the Philadelphia Sales Region of the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company." Submitted on Oct 7 2011. > Read more Career News
Matthew Flaig (2001) and Mindy Flaig are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Jack Douglas. He was born on June 11, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN, and weighed 7 lb., 8 oz.. Mom and baby are doing great! Submitted on Jun 15 2011. Keli McQuiston (2000) Keli McQuiston (2000) and Adam McQuiston (2001) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Ella Wenz McQuiston. She was born on August 23, 2010 in Missoula, MT, Community Medical Center, and weighed 6 lb., 6 oz.. Adam and Keli also have a son, Kane who is 2 1/2 years old. Submitted on Feb 4 2011. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Rose (Connelly-Bennett) Kommers (2002) and Mark Kommers are happy to announce their marriage on September 4, 2010 in Great Falls, MT. They currently reside in Great Falls, MT. Rose is a graduate of the UM Skaggs School of Pharmacy with a BS in 2002 and a PharmD in 2010. Submitted on Oct 19 2010. George Ryffel (1941) George Ryffel (1941) writes, "George Ryffel ’41 and Ruth (Hugos) ’42 just celebrated their 67th anniversary and are enjoying their home of 55 years in Arlington, VA. But we come back to Montana (Monarch and Belt) for a few weeks each summer to refresh and recharge." Submitted on Jul 7 2009. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Steve Laughrun (1967) writes, "Steve Laughrun '66 (retired) and brother-in-law, Keith Richardson (ASU grad) getting ready for the September 8, 2012 showdown in Boone, N.C. GO GRIZ! Hope it's another classic game like the last meeting of the two schools in Missoula." Submitted on Jan 24 2012. Teresa Diemer (1996) Teresa Diemer (1996) writes, "In my personal life I have been diagnosed with ALS. The correct part of ALS I have is progressive bulbar palsy. Everyday is a challenge, but I am managing my disease, it is not managing me! One day at a time." Submitted on Apr 27 2011. > Read more Catching Up
Jacqueline Williams (1998) received a Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University on May 5, 2011. "I am currently in a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in the Bioethics Institute studying pediatric palliative care issues." Submitted on Sep 23 2011. Megan Boehnke (2007) Megan Boehnke (2007) received a Global Master of Arts in International Relations from Webster University in July 2011. Submitted on Sep 8 2011. > Read more Educational News
Thomas Bullock (1961) writes, "Recent publications: Diary of a Cold War Patriot, and Montana Memories, Siwash, The Biggest Little Indian Brave. Available from Amazon Kindle and Smashwords.com." Submitted on Dec 22 2011. Toni Strong (1985) Toni Strong (1985) writes, "I took a trip recently to the island of Corsica, and couldn't pass up the opportunity to show off my Griz gear at Campus Mariani!!" Submitted on Oct 31 2011. > Read more General
Robert Swan (1942) died on April 7, 2009. Submitted on Jan 28 2010. Robert Garmoe (1950) Robert Garmoe (1950) died on December 26, 2009. Submitted on Jan 28 2010. > Read more In Memoriam
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