2006-2007 Fall/Winter Directions - Friends' Central School

ALUMNI/AE NEWS
As the incoming President of the Alumni/ae Association, I am proud to serve both
Friends’ Central and my fellow alumni/ae. This position provides me with a great opportunity
to assist with the growth of the School and the cultivation of one of its strongest
assets, our many graduates. I also extend my sincere thanks to Matthew Levitties ’86, our
immediate past President, for his leadership and commitment over the past two years.
The Association already provides numerous ways for alumni/ae to give back to Friends’
Central, whether through participation in special events, volunteer work, or financial contributions.
I would like to further strengthen the relationship between Friends’ Central
and our alumni/ae base by providinge additional means for our graduates to increase their
involvement with the School. Therefore, I will be working closely with our Alumni/ae
Board as well as the School to introduce several new programs which we believe will have
a significant impact on how our alumni/ae can both give and receive.
One area where we can have an immediate impact is to increase the overall percentage of
alumni that contribute to Annual Giving. Funds collected during Annual Giving are
invaluable to the School as a foundation for current and future growth. For those most
recent alumni, a most attainable goal is simply to begin the process of giving. It is not only
easy to start, but also contagious. Why so habit forming? Because the results are as visible
and gratifying as any contribution you will make. Come visit the School and you will see for
yourself.
We are also pursuing the development of alumni/ae career networking and mentoring programs
that would connect alumni with current students as well as other alumni/ae. Please
stay tuned as we introduce these ideas over the coming months. I think that many who
have contemplated a stronger relationship with the School will find an avenue for such
connections through these programs. As always, please feel free to contact me or other
members of the Board through the Alumni/ae Office with any ideas you may have to
increase the effectiveness of the Association.
I look forward to speaking with and hearing from many of you as we strive collectively to
encourage the further development of our Association and the positive impact we can have
on life at Friends’ Central.
Sincerely,
Andy Newcomb ’87
From the President of
the Alumni/ae Association
Andy Newcomb ’87
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