Special Section: Homecoming 2008 - Friends University

PLANNED giving
THE VITALITY AND STRENGTH FRIENDS UNIVERSITY
EXPERIENCES TODAY ARE A RESULT OF THE GENEROSITY
AND THOUGHTFULNESS OF ITS DONORS.
Donors Build Friends
University’s Strength
Throughout history, the health of many
universities has been due in large measure
to individuals who have given significant
gifts to benefit their institution.
The individuals who comprise this elite
group of donors are people of great
wealth as well as those of modest means,
but all have a common vision — to make
their beloved university fiscally stable
and strong. We are fortunate to have supporters
with this desire and commitment.
The University has recently expanded
its giving clubs. For more information
please see the article on page 8 for more
information.
To honor individuals who have given
a major gift of $50,000 or more, we have
chosen to recognize these donors in the
1898 Society (the year Friends University
was established). By their deeds,
they are known as generous, committed
individuals who are making a profound
difference.
We have also established a recognition
category within the 1898 Society:
the Heritage Circle (formerly known as
SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE
Harvey “Bill” and Faye (Bertholf) McCoy met on the steps of Friends University’s
Davis Hall while attending classes in the early 1930s. One might say it was love
at first sight.
Faye chose to attend Friends University because her piano instructor, Margaret
Joy, was also teaching here. Bill studied physics and graduated in 1934, while
Faye excelled in music and education.
After 62 years together, Bill died in May 1996 but their connection to the University
continued. This summer Faye established an endowed scholarship for
English, history or communications students. The scholarship supports two of
her great loves, Friends University and Larksfield Place Retirement Community
(where she resides), and preserves the past for future generations. The scholarship
recipient will research a pre-determined topic and collect stories, pictures
and memorabilia from Larksfield Place residents during the school year. The
culminating work will result in a publishable manuscript detailing a significant
time in our community, country and world’s history. This scholarship formalizes
Faye’s aspirations of creating a lasting legacy, but more importantly, establishes
an ongoing relationship between two of her loves: Friends University and
Larksfield Place.
By Nancy Hinten,
Director of Planned Giving
the Heritage Society). Individuals who
comprise this prestigious group have
demonstrated their commitment to the
long-range advancement of Friends University
by giving deferred gifts (gifts with
future benefits for the University). These
gifts come in many forms — outright
cash, gifts of stock, property and even
personal items. Some gifts have features
that are mutually beneficial to donors
and Friends University, such as annuities
or unitrusts, which support donors
during their lifetime by providing life
income.
The vitality and strength Friends
University experiences today are a result
of the generosity and thoughtfulness of
its donors who have worked hard and
sacrificed much in order to see Friends
University stand strong. Thank you for
supporting Friends University!
Contact the
Planned Giving Office
316-295-5820 or
1-800-794-6945, ext. 5820
hinten@friends.edu
www.friends.edu
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