John Beckett writes to tell about the publication of his first book a few years ago. "Loving Monday: Succeeding in Business Without Selling Your Soul" is now in its fifth printing and has been translated into ten foreign languages. John's book is his story of four decades in the business world telling how he integrates his faith and his work-a timely message with all the Enrons and Tycos in the headlines. If you write John at, JBeckett@Beckettcorp.com, he'll send you a free copy but, John says, "you have to promise to read it."

From Ralph Buncher in Cincinnati comes word that Ralph is still teaching at the University of Cincinnati and has completed the 31st year of teaching his graduate course in Introduction to Biostatistics to 90 students in the Department of Environmental Health in the medical college. Ralph says that he has been at it so long that he knows of at least two former students who have retired. Ralph hopes that his research in biostatistics and epidemiology will help to make this earth a bit healthier and cleaner and leave room for other species. Ralph continues to work with our classmate Amadeo Pesce who is in the medical college's department of pathology where, among other activities, Amadeo has published more than a dozen books.

Among retirees, is Joel Winett who, in November 2001, left BGS Systems/BMC Software after 20 years. Like many retirees, Joel is not idle as he is taking courses in government at Framingham State College, tutoring math, and working with MIT AVIE, a educational volunteer organization he helped to organize. For the past 30 years, Joel has been active in Framingham town government. Joel reports that "I am still a work-a-holic but able to spend more time on my extracurricular activities."

I received a "twofer" note from classmates Gus Andrews and Jeri Betschick. Gus and Jeri were married in the MIT Chapel in 1959 and have been together ever since. Jeri retired several years ago and is currently an active volunteer including serving on the membership committee of the United States Olympic Committee, as well as the US Canoe and Kayak Team representative to the USOC. In 2000 Gus retired from the Rockwell Science Center where he authored two texts on electrical engineering. For the past 20 years Gus has also been an MIT Educational Counselor. Gus and Jeri's son Eric works for Cummins Engine Company and their daughter Margaret, a Sloan School MBA, is director of Sloan's MBA program. Their other daughter is a full-time Mom. Gus and Jeri also have seven grandchildren.

We have a "coverboy" among us. Peter Silverberg graces the cover of a recent edition of "Chemical Engineering" looking confused as instruments swirl around him. As of the end of the summer, Peter says he was limping around, not the result of his unusual work, but because he fell off a flight of stairs and broke an ankle.

Roger Mark writes that he and his wife Dottie are now the housemasters of MIT's 700 occupant Sidney and Pacific Graduate Residence. Roger is still a Course VI faculty member, doing research in biomedical engineering, and practicing internal medicine one day a week. Roger and Dottie's four children and four grandchildren are scattered around the globe.

In a recent e-mail, Howard Braun writes that he and his wife recently celebrated their 42 wedding anniversary. Howard continues working and is using the Internet to satisfy his passion for bridge-"how else could I play regularly with a partner who lives in Zurich."

Auran Shagen, whom we knew as Charles Hedrick in our undergraduate days, sends some recommendations for our 45th reunion, particularly places along the seashore to "recall their salad days." Auran likes lighthouses and has a number of suggestions centered on them.

John Maulbetsch writes that, while he retired from EPRI four years ago, he now has almost a full-time consulting practice on water and energy issues.

A short note from Morris Salame tells us that after almost 50 years in the plastics business, he has finally retired. Morris says that this is "my second retirement, and my last, although who knows?" Morris continues to enjoy his antique cars, his 30-year collection of Coca Cola memorabilia, golf, and his grandchildren.

Greetings to all comes from Rosaria Piomelli-Ambrosi who is living in Ossining, NY, and teaching in the City College school of architecture. Rosaria said she would like to see each an every one of the ten other architects who graduated in '60.

Although semi-retired, Jaime De Sola is working harder than ever as a consultant and outside director for companies in both Holland and Curacao. Jim says that a fun directorship is with the Heineken/Amstel brewery. (Some interesting perks on that one, I bet.)

Luis Fernandez Sein writes that while he has divested himself of his contracting business, but continues engineering. He is still happily married to his sweetheart from MIT days. Their four children have given them seven grandchildren, two daughters also being MIT grads.

Also enjoying retirement is Jim Maxwell who reports that he and his wife Carole have more time to read and travel. Jim does continue to do some part-time consulting, as well.

While Dan Whitney and his 45th reunion committee continue their efforts, it looks like we will be gathering in Salem in 2005, preceded by dinner and Tech Night at the Pops on the Thursday of reunion week. Continue to watch this space for breaking news.

I have the unpleasant task of reporting the death of our classmate, John H. Smith, who died in Ponca City, OK. I do not have the date of his death.

For many of you, as it is for me, 2003 is the year when Medicare and full-benefit Social Security become realities. After doing most of the application by phone, I recently visited the local Social Security office and completed the process that should have me on the Medicare rolls in March and a monthly check beginning in June. Time sure flies when you're having fun! Again, thanks for all the news. Keep those letters and e-mails coming!

Frank A. Tapparo, Secretary and Class Agent, 15 S. Montague St., Arlington, VA 22204 E-mail: ftapparo@alum.mit.edu

N.B. Due to technical difficulties at Technology Review, the April 2003 Notes were not published. These Notes have been combined with the September 2003 Notes in the September issue of Technology Review.