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

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ALUMNI/AE NEWS<br />

As the incoming President of the Alumni/ae Association, I am proud to serve both<br />

Friends’ <strong>Central</strong> and my fellow alumni/ae. This position provides me with a great opportunity<br />

to assist with the growth of the <strong>School</strong> and the cultivation of one of its strongest<br />

assets, our many graduates. I also extend my sincere thanks to Matthew Levitties ’86, our<br />

immediate past President, for his leadership and commitment over the past two years.<br />

The Association already provides numerous ways for alumni/ae to give back to Friends’<br />

<strong>Central</strong>, whether through participation in special events, volunteer work, or financial contributions.<br />

I would like to further strengthen the relationship between Friends’ <strong>Central</strong><br />

and our alumni/ae base by providinge additional means for our graduates to increase their<br />

involvement with the <strong>School</strong>. Therefore, I will be working closely with our Alumni/ae<br />

Board as well as the <strong>School</strong> to introduce several new programs which we believe will have<br />

a significant impact on how our alumni/ae can both give and receive.<br />

One area where we can have an immediate impact is to increase the overall percentage of<br />

alumni that contribute to Annual Giving. Funds collected during Annual Giving are<br />

invaluable to the <strong>School</strong> as a foundation for current and future growth. For those most<br />

recent alumni, a most attainable goal is simply to begin the process of giving. It is not only<br />

easy to start, but also contagious. Why so habit forming? Because the results are as visible<br />

and gratifying as any contribution you will make. Come visit the <strong>School</strong> and you will see for<br />

yourself.<br />

We are also pursuing the development of alumni/ae career networking and mentoring programs<br />

that would connect alumni with current students as well as other alumni/ae. Please<br />

stay tuned as we introduce these ideas over the coming months. I think that many who<br />

have contemplated a stronger relationship with the <strong>School</strong> will find an avenue for such<br />

connections through these programs. As always, please feel free to contact me or other<br />

members of the Board through the Alumni/ae Office with any ideas you may have to<br />

increase the effectiveness of the Association.<br />

I look forward to speaking with and hearing from many of you as we strive collectively to<br />

encourage the further development of our Association and the positive impact we can have<br />

on life at Friends’ <strong>Central</strong>.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Andy Newcomb ’87<br />

From the President of<br />

the Alumni/ae Association<br />

Andy Newcomb ’87<br />

DIRECTIONS <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2006</strong> / <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2007</strong> 59

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