Calling All ASSIST Alumni ! In August 1969, 13 young scholars from Germany arrived in the United States -- the first ASSIST Class, pioneers in a fabulous new student exchange program. In August 2008, we welcomed 130 scholars from 14 countries, continuing this venerable tradition. In the intervening 40 years, some 3600 students from all over the world have become ASSIST scholars, more than 2500 of whom are from Germany, the heart and soul of the program. This year, we are celebrating this extraordinary exchange program worldwide. Here in Germany, we have been organizing regional gatherings throughout the year. The highlight, however, will be a Gala event in Cologne where we want to bring together as many members of the ASSIST Family as possible. Location: The Rheinterrassen, Cologne Date: May 1, 2009 Cost: €70 for scholars up to and including the Class of 1999/00 €50 for scholars from the Class of 2000/01 Unfortunately, the online signup period has ended. Please contact Eleanore Boyse. if you would like to join us on short notice, Her Phone number can be found in the login area.  Evening Program: 4:30 Arrival 5:00 Keynote Addresses: Dr. Christoph Heusgen Western Reserve Academy ’72 Friedrich Merz, MdB Parent of Philippe, Woodberry Forest School ’99 With Martina Fietz Walnut Hill School ’77 Moderator 6:00 Cocktail reception 7:00 Dinner, special presentations and dancing Hotel rooms for alumni, in three different hotels in three different price categories, all located near the Rheinterrassen, have been reserved through HRS (www.assist-online.net/hrs). We are most appreciative to Tobias Ragge (Indian Spring School ’93) for organizing these very special prices! A List of participants can be found in the login area www.assist-online.net. Also, please do update your personal profile. For any general assistance, please contact Eleanore Boyse. For all questions regarding the reservation process or payment, Christoph Schmitz ('01) will be happy to help you. See you May 1 in Cologne! Your 40th anniversary Team |