Class of '71 Legacy Initiative:

After working together as a team for several months, the 71 Class Legacy Initiative has developed a preliminary vision on how we should proceed. Please CLICK HERE to read more. And if you are interested in helping … please e-mail Bill Lewis at President@pu71.org for more information.

Background:

Now that we have passed the 35th anniversary of our Princeton graduation, many in the Class of ’71 are searching for ways to make a difference … to “give back” in some special way. And, as we have coalesced over time into a vibrant and cohesive class entity, we all recognize that the talent and accomplishments of our fellow classmates is quite exceptional. Many of us would like to think that in our later years, we can do something as a kind of recognition of all the opportunities that have been given to us.

But, how do we use our collective talents, resources, influence, and positions to establish an ongoing Class of ’71 program to make a difference in the world?

Let's call this the Class of '71 Legacy Initiative.

The ’71 Legacy Initiative should capture the very spirit of Princeton and should be created with the ideals of our University's motto:

Princeton in the Nation’s Service … in the service of all nations!

… as well as:

'Our hearts will give, while we shall live ...'

Idea: In the spring of 2006, our Class President, Bill Lewis, approached Art Lowenstein and asked if he would help lead the ’71 Legacy Initiative. This would be an exploratory effort to determine what the Class of ’71 should do to: a) establish an ongoing activity to “make a difference”; and b) to better understand what the Classes of ’55 and ’69 have done in this important Community Service arena.

Progress over time:

• A letter that Art sent to the Class in January 2007 summarizes some our initial meetings/ discussions/thoughts/directions of the '71 Legacy Initiative. CLICK HERE to read this letter.

• The Princeton Project 55 (PP55) / Class of ‘69 efforts consist of placing current undergraduate and young Alumni into either Summer Internships (The ’69 focus) and/or into year-long fellowships (PP55).

• During the winter/spring of 2007, Princeton Project 55 (PP55) approached the Class of ’71 to expand upon the existing programs – please see the diagram below! – to provide a similar service for Princeton alums in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. The idea would be to place these Princetonians in permanent positions with not-for-profits that are performing worthwhile roles in society, particularly dealing with disadvantaged or socially responsible causes.

  

• The ’71 Legacy Initiative will capitalize on PP55’s suggestion and create a *NEW* program to facilitate the placement of Tigers in non-profits as a second career.

• CLICK HERE to read the presentation delivered by Art Lowenstein and Bill Lewis on Reunions Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 re: NEXT STEPS for this effort.