The Class Committee approved an initiative designed to recognize over time the many classmates who have impressive histories of service, not only to Dartmouth, but more generally. It is called “The Class of 1968 Give A Rouse Award.” It will be given annually to classmates in recognition of their distinguished service to one or more communities (local, state, national, international), professions, or organizations (including Dartmouth and our Class). Any classmate may nominate any other classmate, and the nominations will be considered by a committee of classmates appointed to perform this function. We strongly encourage all classmates to participate. Now for the important details on how to participate.
• All classmates are eligible for the Award. The definition of “classmate” is as broad as possible, including entered late, graduated early, graduated with a later class, or transferred to another college. The Award may be presented posthumously.
• You must use our Nomination Form to make a nomination.
• Nominations may be submitted to the Committee during the period January 1 to June 30. During this period, any classmate may nominate any other classmate(s), but self-nominations will not be accepted.
• Every nominee will have the option to accept or decline the Award. Nominees who decline will be held in abeyance for reconsideration after an appropriate amount of time has passed. Nominees not selected in a given year may be reconsidered in subsequent years.
• Award recipients will be honored during the Fall Class meeting weekend, and will receive a framed, glass-protected citation.
• The Committee will have 7 members: the Class Vice President as Chair and six at-large members selected by the Class President and Vice President, subject to the approval of other Committee members. The Class President may participate as he sees fit. All at-large members serve at the pleasure of the Committee. Should a seat become open, the Class President and Vice President will, subject to the approval of other Committee members, invite a suitable Classmate to fill the seat.
• The Committee shall be responsible for selection of recipients of the Award. The Committee, using elastic criteria and giving due regard to the strongly held views of a substantial minority, by consensus may make a determination regarding whether a nominee is deserving of the Award. However, if such consensus does not exist, the Chair may call for a vote. If a vote is called, a minimum of five “yes” votes by the seven-member Committee will be required for a nominee to be selected for the award.
• A classmate making a nomination should submit a Nomination Form that includes the nominee’s name, rationale for the nomination, and other pertinent information to the Give A Rouse Committee.
• The number of recipients each year will be determined at the discretion of the Committee, depending in part on the size of the nominee pool.
• All inquiries or questions should be directed to the Give A Rouse Committee.