19017 - Free OLLI Member Events

When history is taught, the 15 million military deaths in World War II center around the same events: Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge. But there are so many deaths that history has obscured. What of the USS Indianapolis carrying atomic bomb parts to the western Pacific for the attack on Japan? To divert attention from her mission, she was to return to the Philippines under radio silence without escort. Hit by two Japanese torpedoes the Indianapolis sank in 12 minutes. Nine hundred men escaped only to find themselves surrounded by sharks. Due to the secrecy of her mission, the rest of the Navy did not know the Indianapolis was missing for three days. Hundreds of these sailors were eaten by sharks. What of the Bevin Boys who were coal miners in England? The need for coal was so desperate that young men were forced conscripted into the mines. Although the war ended in 1945, they would not be released from indentureship until 1948. Or what of black sailors loading munitions into a cargo ship in San Francisco when 5,000 tons detonated? In a racist double standard, those who survived were blamed for the explosion and denied honorable discharges. Join us for a class on the World War II events seldom covered in history classes.

The Golden Age of Cartoons is generally said to stretch from about 1935-1955, produced by at least half a dozen major studios including Disney, MGM, Warner Brothers, Terrytoons and Walter Lantz. We’ll look at and discuss the best example from each studio and examine some of the ingenious minds behind this uniquely American art form and how it reflected the culture of the time.

Everyone needs an estate plan. It's not safe to assume a last will and testament is adequate to protect your loved ones and your assets. While estate planning is often about planning for the future, there are actions you can take today to ensure your beneficiaries, including your chosen charities, receive what you intend. This interactive lecture-discussion will explore the key elements of an effective estate plan, discuss various ways to include charities, and answer your questions about the process.

Presenters:

Elizabeth Harcombe, CFRE, Director of Development/Planned Giving, UNM Foundation

Elizabeth Harcombe began her nonprofit career in 2005 after a decade as a classical pianist and instructor at Lewis & Clark College. She has since held various roles in operations, programs, events planning, fundraising, and executive management. In 2020, she became the Director of Development of Planned Giving at the University of New Mexico Foundation. Elizabeth has served on numerous volunteer boards and committees, including the Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable, Habitat for Humanity Santa Fe, Women’s International Study Center, and Meals on Wheels Albuquerque. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and holds a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University’s School of Philanthropy. Elizabeth lives in Santa Fe, NM with her husband, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and their cat Pico and dog Pablo.

Dan Monte, Of Counsel, Ashton Horton Mullins PC

Dan brings over 30 years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, and fiduciary services to Ashton Horton Mullins PC as Of Counsel.  Dan is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico and practices exclusively estate planning for clients.  Dan provides comprehensive estate planning legal services including trusts, real estate, and business planning.

Dan has called New Mexico home for most of his life.  Dan grew up in New Mexico and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Mexico.  Dan moved to the Midwest to attend law school at Creighton University in Nebraska.  Dan is licensed to practice law in both New Mexico and Missouri and has practiced law and acted in fiduciary capacities in both states.  In addition to practicing law, Dan has worked as chief fiduciary officer and senior level vice president for banks and trust companies.

Dan enjoys spending time with his family and traveling, fly fishing, and woodworking.