Stetson
Vol. 10 No. 4 (USPS 990-560)
Spring 1982
Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Etter M. Turner (left), retired dean of students, and Barbara Rowe (center), retired
registrar, during the annual Homecoming dinner. Alumni association president Nestor deArmas and Stetson President Pope A. Duncan
made the presentations,noting that Turner and Rowe were being recognized for "their personal commitment to the ideals and objectives
of the Stetson Alumni Association, and dedicated service to the advancement of the goals of the university." A1935 graduate of Stetson,
Turner received her master's degree from the school the following year while she worked as director of religious activities. She later
taught religion for the school before assuming duties as assistant dean of women, then dean of women in 1941. She retained the latter
title until 1973, when the offices of the women's and men's deans were combined and she became associate dean of students. In 1976
she was named dean. Rowe received her undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College in Michigan and her master's degree in history
from Stetson in 1943. She was named the university registrar in 1944. Both retired from the university in 1977.
Phonathon Tops $150,000 Goal
The 1982 Phonathon topped its goal with a total of $151,250 pledged toward the
annual fund, according to Lorna Jean Hagstrom of DeLand, who served as
chairman of this year's program.
"This record was made possible by a lot of hard work on the part of almost 300
volunteers and a $25,000 challenge grant from the Edyth Bush Foundation,"
Hagstrom pointed out, explaining that alumni, students and friends of Stetson
participated.
"Although the nation's economic situation was a definite factor in this ninth
annual telephone campaign, the volunteers did an excellent job telling the Stetson
story to more than 10,000 alumni contacted throughout the country."
The Edyth Bush Foundation of Winter Park made a $50,000 challenge grant to
the university last fall to encourage new and increased gifts from alumni, according
to Jack Fortes, executive director of operating gifts. He noted that $25,000 had
been received in that category prior to the start of the two-week phonathon last
month.
deArmas
Takes
Office
Nestor B. deArmas, 72, assumed the
responsibilities of president of the Alumni
Association during Homecoming. He also
took his seat on the university's board of
trustees. A C.P.A., Nestor is a member of
the Kleinschmidt, Master & deArmas firm
in Daytcna Beach.
Phase I
Challenge Met
Three years ago Stetson University
launched a comprehensive campaign to
raise $50,000,000 during the decade of the
80's. The announcement shocked those
who knew the history of giving at Stetson.
After all, the University had only $5.7
million in endowment after almost 97 years
of existence. Alumni, however, accepted
the challenge. The Phase I dollar goal of
$20,000,000 was surpassed in May, 1982,
two years ahead of schedule. Projected
Operating Gift revenue through the
original Phase I time period should bring
total Phase I gifts to more than
$23,000,000.
Phase I Goal:
Goal Results
Operating Gifts $8,000,000 $5,000,000
Capital/
Endowments 8,500,000 9,000,000 +
Deferred Gifts 3,500,000 6,000,000+
(wills, annuities, etc.)
Total $20,000,000 +
Challenge grants and alumni support
have been the primary reasons for the
Stetson/$50,000,000 Program's success.
The 1981-82 Annual Alumni Fund, for
example, was challenged by the Edyth
Bush Charitable Foundation, Inc., to
secure $50,000 in new and increased
alumni gifts. Record participation in the
Annual Fund and alumni Phonathon
showed that the $50,000 challenge had
been met by April 30, 1982. Almost all of
the qualifying gifts were in the $5.00 to
$100.00 range, which meant that alumni
participants were considerable. In April
alone 871 alumni made contributions,
compared to 630 last year. Also met during
Phase I of the campaign was a $1.5 million
challenge grant made by Chancellor J.
Ollie Edmunds to the Board of Trustees
and other members of official boards.
Trustee and official Board member gifts
and pledges now exceed $6,000,000. The
Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable
and Educational Fund and The Kresge
Foundation challenge grants were also met
in 1981-82. Alumni and friends contributed
more than $500,000 in qualifying matching
grants.
The dramatic success of Phase I has
encouraged the University to begin plans
immediately for Phase II. The Phase II goal
will be$30,000,000.
