Stetson Cupola 1982-10-4

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.