1905 Society announces member events for 2008-'09

The 1905 Society, a giving club formed by the Northwest Foundation to carry Northwest Missouri State University into its next 100 years, recently marked its one-year anniversary. Foundation officials are encouraged with the response for this initiative that included 63 charter members.

“Whether the needs lie in the form of scholarship support, additional financing for capital projects or the extra funds needed to upgrade campus technology, The 1905 Society is helping ensure the financial well-being of the University for years to come,” said Orrie Covert, executive director of the Northwest Foundation. “The support shown by these -- and future -- 1905 Society members honors the University’s proud past and inspires others to share their faith in Northwest’s promising future.”

Any unrestricted annual gift of $1,000 or greater allows an individual to join The 1905 Society. Annual membership, which is concurrent with the Northwest Foundation’s fiscal year (July 1-June 30), includes recognition in “The Bridge Honor Roll of Donors” as well as exclusive invitations to campus events.

Memberships are now being accepted. Upcoming 1905 Society events include a Saturday, Sept. 13, brunch at the Thomas Gaunt House with Northwest President Dean L. Hubbard and first lady Aleta Hubbard; a Monday, Oct. 27, social at the Alumni House with pianist Mac Frampton prior to his Encore series performance; and a Thursday, Jan. 29, social with peace activist Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, following his Distinguished Lecture Series address.

To find out more about The 1905 Society, or to join, click 1905 SOCIETY or call Laurie Long at 660.562.1248. E-mail Long at laurie@nwmissouri.edu.

The Northwest Foundation promotes the welfare, goals and programs of Northwest Missouri State University. Its mission is to encourage, receive, invest, manage, steward and disburse private support on behalf of Northwest’s donors, for the benefit of the University, its students, faculty, staff and alumni. Established in 1971, the Foundation operates independently of the state institution as a separate 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation governed by its own board of directors.

For more information, please contact:

Mitzi Lutz
Advancement Communications Specialist
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive, Alumni House
Maryville, MO 64468
660.562.1248 (phone)
660.562.1990 (fax)
www.nwmissouri.edu/alumni

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