On Wednesday, May 26, 2023. John Lotito (’68). Greg Morin (’68) and Mike Dreznes (’68) conducted a “Mini R-O-M-E-O (Random Old Monarchs Eating Out) at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. John and Greg live in Las Vegas, and Mike was visiting Las Vegas to give Vegas his money so they could build more casinos and hotels!
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John Lotito did a great job summarizing the visit with these words:
Hey guys,

An awesome good time at our breakfast Wednesday morning. What a great idea to start the event with a quick self-bio before the stories started flowing. I remember the faces I knew when I was looking through 15-year-old eyes, but after just a few minutes, we sounded (and looked) like excited teen-agers again. I could have spent a couple more hours reminiscing with my Mendel Brothers. What enthusiasm! Thank you all for a wonderful time and I recommend that others join these good times. And, as always, “Mendel Men ARE Gentlemen! “

If you are in the Las Vegas area, be sure to let John and Greg know so you can catch up. Regardless of where you, it is likely that there is a Monarch living in the area. Ask for a list of Mendel Alumni living near you, and you can create your own “Mini R-O-M-E-O! It will not happen until someone takes the lead.

Don’t forget to check out the Mendelchs.org website https://mendelchs.org/ to sign up for the upcoming All-Class Picnic on Saturday, June 24 and the Alumni Association Golf Outing on Wednesday, July 12 and the All-Class Retreat on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Finally, congratulations to all of the Mendel Men inducted into the Mendel Hall of Fame Class of 2023 on June 24, 2023! The Class of 1968 is especially proud of our Classmate Russ Petrizzo! Way to go, Russ!