Dental Alumni News - University of Washington School of Dentistry

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Suzzallo…What’s the catch? BY WALT SAUNDERS
Where in today’s society can you become a
member of a club with nothing down and zero
dollars for the rest of your life? What’s the catch?
Well, the University of Washington has something
magnificent and it is called the ‘Henry Suzzallo
Society.’ When you make a future or deferred gift
commitment to the University in your will, we
honor your gift by offering you membership in the
Henry Suzzallo Society.
When Henry Suzzallo became president of
the University of Washington in 1915, he told
audiences “we are building a University of a
thousand years.” The University has demonstrated
the wisdom of this long-term vision. Its
character and quality have depended not only on
public support but also, and increasingly, on
private donations.
In 1997 a new recognition society, named for
President Suzzallo, was created to honor those
individuals who have provided for a future gift to
the University under their will, living trust, life
insurance policy, retirement plan, or similar
commitment. Over the years, we at the University
often have learned of a person’s generosity only
when the person passed away and a gift was
received from their estate. This is why we want to
recognize, honor, and say “thanks” now.
What are the benefits of membership to the
Henry Suzzallo Society? Your name will be
included in occasional University publications
along with others that have made similar commitments,
unless you prefer to remain anonymous.
You will be invited to one or more events at the
University of Washington each year. Another
benefit is that it provides an opportunity for
similarly minded alumni and friends to gather
periodically to learn more about the University of
Washington and its innovative work, and have the
opportunity to meet faculty, students, or administrators.
In a letter to a donor, Martha Somerman,
Dean of the University of Washington School of
Dentistry stated, “as the School faces the challenges
of the 21 st Century, our faculty strives to
train the finest, most skilled and compassionate
oral health practitioners, researchers and
educators…Your future or deferred gifts will
guarantee the continuation of our quality programs
in furtherance of the public’s well being.”
Just remember the Henry Suzzallo Society
was created to thank you. It is a loving way for the
University to honor, recognize, and especially to
acknowledge your thoughtfulness for your future
gift commitment.
If you need more information about making a
future or deferred gift to the University of
Washington School of Dentistry, Sue Corbett or
Walt Saunders in Development will be pleased to
assist you. You can reach us by telephone at (206)
685-9350 or email at ws3@u.washington.edu.
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