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LEHIGHWEEK
Volume 8, Issue 25
For the Campus Community
May 3,1995
Friends score TKO during
charity *roast'
By Kathy Richards, Writers' Group
Although President
Peter Likins is known as a
champion collegiate
wrestler, he took it on the
chin during last week's
"roast" to benefit New
Bethany Ministries, which
assists the homeless and
less fortunate of the Lehigh
Valley. More than $12,000.
was raised during the
dinner and auction.
Provost Al Pense '59G
was master of ceremonies
and put his well-known
sense of humor to work on
each of the "roasters." They
included Don Bott '54,
executive director of the
alumni association; Joe
Daddona '60, former
Mayor of Allentown; U.S.
Representative Paul
McHale '72; Patti Ota,
vice provost and associate to
the president; Ken Smith
'61, mayor of Bethlehem;
Father Daniel G. Gambit,
OSFS, '86H, president of
Allentown College; and
former state senator
Jeanette Reibman '86H.
Led by auctioneer Wil
Hahn, professor emeritus
from East Stroudsburg
University, the live auction
included a day with Likins
in Washington, D.C,
attending a meeting of the
Agile Forum.
Many "roasters" chose
Likins' relatively short
stature to satirize during
their talks: McHale said
"The job of university
president really wears you
down. Some of you may
remember that Peter Likins
was over six feet tall when
he was hired."
Gambet gave Likins a
toast: "To the king of the
Provost Alan Pense and President Peter Likins enjoy one of Rep. Paul McHale's jokes during a
recent "roast" of Likins to benefit the Center City Ministries, photo by Jennifer Rauch
Mountaintop, America's
shortest giant."
"I'm a little tired of the
short jokes," Likins said in
rebuttal. "Ever since I got
here, Al Pense has been
talking over my head." He
pulled out of his "rebuttal
bag" a periscope-like
contraption made from tin
cans; he and Pense, who is
over six feet, then
demonstrated how it helps
them better communicate.
Turanchik named director of alumni association
Barb
Turanchik '75,
associate director
of the alumni
association, has
been promoted to
executive director.
Her appointment
was announced by
Donald H. Bott
'54, executive
director of the
association, and is
effective July 1.
Turanchik will
succeed Bott, who
will be retiring
after 12 years at
the university.
For Turanchik, who earned a B.A. from
Lehigh in 1975 and is a member ofthe
university's first coed class, being chosen as the
Barb Turanchik
first female executive director is especially
gratifying.
"I was very fortunate to have the
opportunity to attend an outstanding university
like Lehigh and am grateful for the opportunity
to continue to serve as the executive director of
its alumni association," said Turanchik. "I was
also lucky to have two outstanding mentors, Jim
Niemeyer, director emeritus, and Don Bott.  I
appreciate Don's vision and guidance and will
strive to maintain the excellence he has
attained. With the help of our experienced and
knowledgeable association staff, and the support
of our wonderful alumni, we will continue to
build for the future."
Turanchik joined the Lehigh staff in 1980 as
assistant executive director of the alumni
association. She was promoted to associate
director in 1986.
"We're very pleased and excited in starting a
new chapter in the alumni association's history
with Barb as our executive director. She has
earned her spurs, is well-respected by our
colleagues in the alumni relations profession,
and has strong support from our Lehigh alumni,"
said Bott. "On a personal note, lam proud as
can be of her selection and know that she'll do
an excellent job."
During her tenure with the association,
Turanchik has been responsible for the
supervision and management of 68 alumni clubs
nationwide, and various other activities such
as involving alumni with the recruitment of
prospective students.
As an undergraduate, she was named to the
dean's list, served on the class gift and senior
class committees, was a member ofthe University Glee Club, and played powder-puff football.
Turanchik, a native and resident of
Bethlehem, is also active with civic organizations.  She is on the nominating committee for
the Great Valley Girl Scout Council and a member of the Young Professional Association of the
Lehigh Valley.
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