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Several members of the National Annual Fund Leadership Council (NAFLC) gathered, or joined by conference call, for an update of the Annual Fund in the Grace Library Wherrett Board Room on April 21, 2008. The leaders discussed the status of the campaign and detailed plans to assure success of the 2008 Annual Fund campaign, which ends on June 30th.

Co-chair Barbara Capozzi Kirr (Scottsdale, AZ) urged all alumnae to consider making a gift every year to the Annual Fund. “Our loyalty and participation, at the level that reflects our sincere desire and capacity to make a difference in the life of our alma mater, truly matters to our capacity to grow and to compete.” Co-chair Carol Viner Smith (Rockville, MD), added, “I am proud to be a Mount Mercy/Carlow University aluma. I have seen first-hand how beautifully Carlow is evolving, thanks to the generosity of our alumnae/i. That is why I continue to give back to support the Mercy-inspired mission.”

The goal of the 2008 Annual Fund is $625,000. These unrestricted gifts are invested in operations where our needs are the greatest, including merit- and need-based student scholarships, state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and campus infrastructure.

Pictured, left to right: Lawna Blankenship ’97, ’05, Director, Annual Fund; Barbara Kraft ’52, Alumnae Weekend Co-Chair; Carol Viner Smith ’67, Co-Chair NAFLC, Louise Reiber Malakoff ’67, Trustee; Michele Rehfeld Atkins ’82; Anita Dacal ’67, Executive Director, Major & Planned Gifts; and Linda Madden-Brenholts ’88, Director, Alumnae Relations. Not shown are: Dr. Mary Hines, president; Patrick Joyce, Vice President, Advancement and Government Relations. Joining the meeting by phone were Barbara Capozzi Kirr ’60, Trustee and Co-Chair NAFLC and Sandra Olenick ’65. Carol and Louise are displaying the Carlow seal in a pillow created by Carol’s sister.

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National Annual Fund Leadership Council (NAFLC) Co-chairs, Barbara Capozzi Kirr ’60, Trustee, and Carol Viner Smith ’67, met with Dr. Mary Hines, president, and NAFLC members for the formal kickoff to the 2008 Annual Fund campaign at the Pittsburgh Athletic Club (PAA) on November 15, 2007.

L to R: Barbara Capozzi Kirr ’60, Trustee and Co-Chair, NAFLC, Dr. Mary Hines, president, Carol Viner Smith ’67, NAFLC Co-Chair

The 2008 Annual Fund goal of $625,000 and 2,500 donors was announced and campaign plan discussed. Dr. Hines emphasized that Carlow has remained true to its mission to provided educational opportunity “where the need is greatest”. Our mercy-inspired education is transforming lives, thanks to the financial support of alumnae/i and friends.

Carlow's distinguished Annual Fund Leadership Council ask that you join them by making an investment in Carlow's Mission by selecting the Giving Club that fits your ability to give back and to help Carlow help our students. Matching gifts count toward your total gift as recognized in the annual Honor Roll of Donors, Legacy.

L to R: Michele Rehfeld Atkins ’82, Sandra Olenick ’69, Louise Reiber Malakoff ’67, Barbara Capozzi Kirr ’60, Trustee and Co-Chair, NAFLC, Dr. Mary Hines, president, Carol Viner Smith ’67, NAFLC Co-Chair, Mary Ann Scialabba, Ph.D. ’48, and Leo Phillips ’95, ’99. Joining the meeting by phone were Rita McGinley ’40, Jeanne Adamson Gleason ’60, and Suzanne Henry Tighe ’68, National Reunion Chair.

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Carlow University Advancement proudly introduces our 2008 National Annual Fund Leadership Council. These donor volunteers believe that our collective giving transforms the lives of our students, such as Angela West.

• Barbara Capozzi Kirr ’60, Trustee
• Carol Viner Smith ‘67

• Suzanne Henry Tighe ‘68

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The Founders Society
$50,000

• Barbara Capozzi Kirr ’60
• Rita M. McGinley ‘40

Catherine McAuley Society 
$25,000 - $49,999

• Carol Viner Smith ‘67

• Helen R. Golob ’53
• Louise Reiber Malakoff ’67
• Leo M. Phillips ’95, ’99
• Nancy Wisnom Stuever ’73
• Suzanne Henry Tighe ‘68

Regis Grace Society
$5,000 - $9,999

• Jeanne Adamson Gleason ’60
• Barbara A. Keane ’52
• Barbara E. Kraft ‘83
• Marlene Galiszewski Winter, Ph.D. ’59

• Michele Rehfeld Atkins ‘82
• Karen Merisko Little ’69
• Anne Louise Parry ’73
• Margery Brahmer Parry ’45  
• Janet DiPasquale Simon, Ph.D. ’67
• Mary Ann Sestili, Ph.D. ’61

• Patricia Kady Betts ‘67
• Lois Brown Gaffney ’41
• Judy Wehs Gillespie ‘64
• Marie Cicone Heinle ’56
• Augusta Hogan Kairys ’56
• Mary Lois Ruffennach ’49 
• Mary Ann Scheib ’73
• Mary Ann Scialabba Ph.D. ’48
• Dolores R. Somma ’53
• Roseanne Ruggiero Wholey ’76
  

Join these leaders and choose from among many ways of giving to Carlow and help transform lives today.

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If you would like more information giving to Carlow, please contact:

Lawna Blankenship ’97 & ’05
Director of Annual Fund
Phone: 412-578-6654, or 412-578-6120
Fax: 412-578-6019
E-mail Lawna Blankenship

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