University Fund: Needed and appreciated
Dr. McIntire accepts
Board leadership
W
ithout scholarships, many students employer matching gift programs offered by
After ten years as Board of
would not have the opportunity to many companies.
Trustees chair, Dr. Ray Cook of
attend MNU — or return in subsequent
MNU is grateful for the many donors who
Wichita, Kan., handed over the
semesters. Facing tremendous financial
have faithfully supported the University
reins to fellow physician and long-
burdens, students rely on the generosity of
Fund over the years. Donors who contribute
time board member, Dr. Larry
donors to the University Fund.
$1,000 and above annu-
McIntire of Joplin, Mo. McIntire
Each year, the Uni-
“I am grateful for those
ally are recognized as
was elected to a one-year term.
versity Fund provides distinguished members “Dr. Cook’s
scholarships that enable
who make it possible
of the University Club. strong leader-
hundreds of qualified
for me to attend MNU.”
MNU honors their com- ship, rich
students to pursue their mitment with special experience,
dream of a Christian Gabriella Olson invitations to events
and gener-
higher education. Con- and receptions hosted by
ous spirit
tributions from alumni, parents the University.
have helped
and friends help bridge the dif-
Students are also doing their
us navigate
ference between the total cost
Dr. Larry McIntire
part to help the University Fund
through some
of a college education and the
challenging days,” says Dr. Ed
grow.
amount students pay in tuition.
Robinson, MNU president. “I’m
Last spring, more than 20
glad that he will continue to serve
All gifts to MidAmerica make
students made personal calls to
as trustee. His 30 years of experi-
a difference.
nearly l2,000 alumni and friends
ence on the board are invaluable.”
“Sometimes people think a during the annual Student Phona-
small gift doesn’t matter, but thon.
MNU Foundation
it all adds up to help students
Gabriella Olson is a junior from
Their efforts helped raise more
in need,” says Jennifer Lewis,
selects new Board
Green, Kan.
than $70,000 — a 24 percent in-
MNU’s director of development
crease from the previous year.
members
for annual giving.
This year’s Student Phonathon began Feb.
The MNU Foundation board
Donors can double — and sometimes triple
15 and continues through April 1.
welcomed five new members
— their contribution by participating in following the retirement of two
25-year veterans. The new members
are Precision Printing owner Brian
New Gift Planning web site available
Diddle; Cavan Real Estate Invest-
ments executive director Doug
If you’re thinking about making a gift
Diehl; First National Bank of Olathe
to MNU but wonder about the best
executive vice president and CFO
options for you and your family, visit
Mike Major; retired principal of
Deloitte Consulting Chuck
MNU’s new gift planning web site at
Nunamaker; and retired investment
www.mnugiving.org.
manager of Fountain Capital
The site contains comprehensive gift
Management Larry Powell.
and estate planning resources, including
Bud Tollie, outgoing chair, and
donor illustrations and stories. Resourc-
Gene Davis, outgoing treasurer,
es include a user-friendly and compre-
retired from the board after serving
hensive list of questions and answers
in a variety of positions for 25 years.
about wills, annuities, trusts and other
“Bud and Gene have given the
estate planning tools.
MNU Foundation an incredible gift
Learn how you can meet your per-
through their service,” says Jason
sonal needs and charitable goals while
Drummond, executive director of
making a difference in the lives of MNU
the MNU Foundation. “I am hum-
students. MNUgiving.org may just become your go-to resource for
bled to think of the time and effort
they put forth for the betterment
all your donations. Visit us online today and e-mail Roger Alexander,
of our university. I am thankful for
director of development, with your comments directly from the web site.
the example they have set for our
newest board members.”
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