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INVESTING IN YOU: November 2013

MISSION: Investing in people who make a difference in the campus housing profession worldwide. VISION: To ensure that every person has access to resources of the housing profession and is inspired to invest in its future.

From the ACUHO-I Foundation Chair: Joanne Goldwater Dear ACUHO-I Foundation Friends, Major Donors, Vendors, and Supporters:

I have very mixed emotions as I am writing this update. I am thrilled to report that the Foundation is in excellent financial shape. We have had a very successful year, our volunteers have been working hard, our donors have been remarkably supportive, and we are concluding our 25th anniversary year! It is also hard for me to write this update because it is my final one as the Foundation Board Chair. Rich DeShields at Central Washington University takes over as Chair on January 1, 2014. I

know that the Rich will do a fantastic job in this role. Here are the updates since the post-ACE newsletter: Board Training: The Board was quite busy during our October Board meeting. We met with a representative from the Columbus Foundation, J. Bradley Britton and Terry Schavone, from Cramer & Associates, to learn about planned giving. We also met with the Executive Board to learn about Board Governance from Kevin Kinross of Bricker & Eckler LLP. Finances: At our October Board meeting, we passed the 2014 budget (more info on this can be found later in this newsletter). The Trustees want to be cautious and responsible about retaining a budget buffer given the volatile nature of the investment markets. We also approved a Corporate Major Donor pledge agreement and a Pledge Collection Policy and Procedure SOP. Overall, we currently have $2.3 million in assets. Fundraising: I am so proud of our Parthenon Champions! They raised a total of $28,552 on behalf of our six recipients. We still have a few weeks left for the 25th Anniversary’s “$25 for 25 Campaign,” so if you have not yet signed up, please do so here. Leadership: As we end 2013 and prepare for 2014, I want to recognize our out-going Trustee, Alan Nordyke. Alan has served with distinction as Chair-elect in 2011, Chair in 2012, and Past Chair in 2013. He has provided great guidance, advice, and insights to me and the rest of the Board during his tenure. Thank you, Alan!

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Although Sue Beebe’s term as Vice Chair for the Development Committees is coming to an end, she will continue on the Foundation Board as our incoming Chair-elect. The Treasurer position was recently changed from a two-year term to a three-year term. We are delighted that Azfar Mian will continue to serve as our Treasurer. D’aun Green will be joining the Trustees as the new Vice Chair for Development. Congratulations to all three of these valued colleagues! Executive Board Vice Presdient, Allan Blattner, joined the Foundation Board at ACE when Tom Ellett’s term with us ended. Both Tom and Allan have served as excellent liaisons between the two boards. Amy Apointe (Secretary) and Torry Brouillard-Bruce (Vice Chair, Regional Cabinet) will be continuing in their roles for 2014, and I will transition into the Past Chair position. We continue to appreciate the hard work put forth by the Central Office staff. Sallie, Alison, Sheila, Shaun, Karen, and the rest of the staff helped us maintain our financial records, ensured we were properly portrayed on the website, served as outstanding liaisons with our corporate partners, and managed a great deal of behind-the-scenes logistics for us. For the second year in a row, 100% of the Central Office staff donated to the Foundation this year. Talk about dedication! Members of the staff gave us a grand tour of the new building. Moving into the building in January will mark an exciting step forward for the Association. Strategic Planning: In preparation for creating a new Strategic Plan that will dovetail with the Executive Board’s plan, the Foundation did a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to identify the issues facing our Foundation. We also identified the core values of the Foundation This has been such a satisfying, energizing, positive experience this year! My personal motto, taken from the musical Pippin, is: “Don’t you see I want my life to be something more than long?” As Foundation Chair, I have been given the opportunity to continue to give back to my colleagues, the association, and the profession that I love. I am deeply grateful to all of the Foundation Trustees, the Regional Cabinet, the Development Committee Chairs and committee members, our donors and vendors, and the Central Office; you are all dedicated, hard-working supporters, who exhibited a willingness to give of yourselves (and not just financially). I am proud that each of us made a difference. Giving Back: I became a Major Donor because it is important to me to give back to the people, organization, and profession that I love. The work that we do as Residence Life/Student Affairs professionals impacts the lives of others on a daily basis. I have donated to the ACUHO-I Foundation for 25 years. I became a Major Donor because I want to ensure access to important, needed resources so we can do our jobs better. I also want to leave a legacy and be a role model for others. As a breast cancer survivor, my perspective on many things has changed in the past three years. I focus on the people and things that are truly important to me. As my term as Foundation Chair will soon be ending, I wanted a way to affirm that my passion endures. Joanne Goldwater ACUHO-I Foundation Chair

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Major Donor Spotlight:

Tim Johnson Director of Housing & Residence Life, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Like many of my colleagues, the Housing/Student Affairs profession is truly my home. It has enabled me to work to make a difference in the world one student at a time. It was nearly 20 years ago when I made my first donation to the ACUHO-I Foundation. A colleague pointed out to me how much the profession and specifically my involvement in ACUHO-I had contributed to my life

and once I recognized the truth of that, giving back was a no-brainer. During those first years, it was usually what I had in my pocket at a regional conference, later I started writing checks, sometimes to support a colleague being honored with the Parthenon, often, just an annual contribution to give back. Ironically, it was that same colleague that convinced me to contribute the very first time, asking me to consider being a major donor. Upon reflection, I realized that I have been very blessed to find a profession that I enjoy and feel that I can make a difference. Once again, it was a no-brainer.

Newest Major Donors:

Individual Major Donors: At the 2013 ACE conference, three individuals became new Major Donors, pledging to donate $5,000 over the next five years, three renewed their $5000 pledge for another five years, and all were recognized at a special reception held in their honor.

Our thanks go out to:

Kathy Daley - Coastal Carolina University Peter Galloway (renewed) - West Chester University Joanne Goldwater - St. Mary’s College of Maryland Tim Johnson – University of North Carolina at Greensboro Azfar Mian (renewed) - University of Florida Sandy Schoonover (renewed) - University of Montana

Thank you to these new donors as well as Lori Patterson and the Major Donor Committee members - Brad Shaw, Diane Cline, and Larry Christenson - for their efforts and very generous support.

Corporate Major Donors: Our thanks go out to the newest corporate major donors – EdR and My Favorite Student. These companies committed to a pledge of at least $10,000 per year for five years.

For more information about our Major Donors / how to become a Major Donor, visit our website.

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Your Investment in Action:

Featuring STARS graduates, Jenna Decker, Western Illinois University and Betsy Collins, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse.

Jenna Decker Western Illinois University

“Hello! My name is Jenna Decker and I am a senior at Western Illinois University. This summer I had the amazing opportunity of attending STARS College 2013 at the University of Minnesota. I can honestly say that when I left my STARS experience, I felt ready to begin applying for graduate schools. Everything we learned and every

STARS Mentor who took the time to be there was intriguing and passionate about making sure we were ready and knowledgeable about everything from the history of residence halls all the way to what to expect at Placement Exchanges. I also walked away from STARS knowing other students who I will grow up with in this field, which was my favorite part about the entire experience. It makes a huge difference to have other students who are just as passionate about this field as we are. These are the people who will be there for you starting when you begin applying to graduate schools all the way until we graduate! There is no better cohort than your STARS College Class and I am so grateful to have been given this incredible opportunity.” BIO Jenna is a senior at Western Illinois University. She is currently serving as the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Hall (GLACURH) Director, where she is gaining skills that she will be able to utilize in this field. Jenna has started her graduate school application process and is excited to continue her research into all of these incredible programs!

Betsy Collins University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

“It was such a privilege to participate in STARS College with such an incredible group of people. The experience was a constant learning opportunity and something I will forever be grateful for. All of our mentors were willing to share their knowledge and life experiences with us and equally willing to answer our questions. The passion that every student and faculty had for serving other people was inspiring, and reassured me that this was the field I wanted to be in. When we walked into Yudof Hall, where the conference began, we were complete strangers, and by the time we graduated on Saturday it was apparent that we were a united team that would challenge, support and help each other out as we enter the field together. I'm so thankful for the ACUHO-I foundation, Dr. Nick Nicklaus, and everybody else that made this opportunity possible for all of us.”

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BIO Betsy is a senior at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse majoring in Public Administration with a minor in Nutrition. She worked as a Resident Assistant for two years and is currently serving as a Senior Staff Resident Assistant with first year students, on the WURHA 2014 conference staff, and is an active member of UW-L's NRHH Chapter, after finishing an ACUHO-I summer internship at Northwestern University. She is actively researching and applying to graduate schools in the field.

For more information about our STARS and NHTI programs supported by

your ACUHO-I Foundation, visit our website.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE:

2014 Foundation Trustees Selected

The ACUHO-I Foundation is pleased to announce that the following people were selected to serve in leadership positions for 2014:

Trustees:

• Chair-Elect: Sue Beebe, University of Florida

• Treasurer: Azfar Mian, University of Florida

• Vice Chair Development Committees: D'aun Green, Texas Tech University

Development Committee Chairs:

• ACE Committee: Angela Powell, On-Campus Marketing

• Annual Giving Committee: Kari Talik, Southeast Missouri State University

• Corporate Committee: Ryan Majeres, Bedloft.com by Collegiate Marketing

• Corporate Committee Chair Elect: Terri Gray, CORT

• Major Donors Committee: Lori Patterson, Louisiana State University

• Silent Auction Committee: Brooke Daniel, EdR

Regional Cabinet (to date):

• Shigeo Iwamiya, Rutgers University Newark, MACUHO

• Ann Marie Klotz, Oregon State University, NWACUHO

• Craig Allen, Texas Christian University, SWACUHO

• Kathy Hobgood, Clemson University, SEAHO

• David B. Stephen, California State University, Chico, WACUHO

• Jody Stone, Eastern Illinois University, GLACUHO

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• Andrew Campbell , University of Arizona, AIMHO

• Sarah Holmes, Iowa State, UMR-ACUHO

• Rich Bova, Brown University, NEACUHO

They will join the continuing Trustees:

• Chair: Rich DeShields, Central Washington University

• Past Chair: Joanne Goldwater, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

• Secretary: Amy Aponte, Hanbury, Evans, Wright, Vlattas + Company

• Vice Chair Foundation (Regional) Cabinet: Torry Brouillard-Bruce, University of the Pacific

• ACUHO-I Vice President: Allan Blattner, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

We want to thank all of the candidates for their willingness to “step up to the plate” by submitting Trustee and Committee Chair applications. It is our hope that all of the applicants will continue to support and stay involved with the Foundation. We value their contributions. And we especially want to thank Gary Bice, who served as Chair of the 25th Anniversary Committee these past two years. In addition to their monetary donations, each of these dedicated individuals left their mark on the Foundation. They worked hard to support the major initiatives undertaken by the Board, helped find new and creative ways to encourage others to give to the Foundation, and served in their respective roles with distinction. We would also like to sincerely thank the members of the selection committee reviewing applications for the Chair-Elect, Vice Chair of Development Committees and Committee Chairs positions, Allan Blattner, Michael Griffel, Azfar Mian, Sallie Traxler and Richard Deshields for their active participation in the selection process, and the ACUHO-I Executive Board for their support and final approval of the nominees.

Click here for more information on how you can serve the Foundation.

The Foundation thanks you for your support and consideration of giving your time to your Foundation.

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Professional Development Spotlight:

2013 Recipients: Personal impact then and today Visit the ACUHO-I website to read the stories of our 2013 recipients of regional best and new professional awards. These stories will give you insight into the value of the work that the Foundation does to support the future of our profession, and the impact of your generous donations.

I Invested Because:

Kari Talik Southeast Missouri State University First $25 for 25 “Institutional” Individual Donor

I Became a $25 for 25 Donor Because: I believe in the Foundation and the Association. The Foundation has given me the

opportunity to be an ACUHO-I Housing Intern. By being an Intern Alumni I can share my experience and opportunities with incoming young professional who I mentor. From my internship experience, I found myself returning back to Southeast Missouri State University (internships host site) after 8 years of being away to work professionally as a member of the Residence Life Leadership team. In addition to just the internship experience there are so many more ways that can benefit ourselves and others by donating. My involvement within the Association has provided me with mentors, colleagues, friends, and opportunity to continue developing both personally and professionally. I decided it was time that I take my contributions to the next level, to honor my mentors and for the future of the Foundation and Association.

Dan Goldman Ecologic Furniture First $25 for 25 “Corporate” Individual Donor

I Became a $25 for 25 Donor Because: Creating a dynamic residence life environment takes work. It requires passion and it

needs commitment. ACUHO-I, through its education programs and robust network,delivers on its mission to help grow future industry leaders. I am proud to share that passion and extend my financial commitment to ACUHO-I to help support these critical endeavors.

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Andrew Campbell The University of Arizona $25 for 25 Individual Donor

I Became a $25 for 25 Donor Because: I believe in what we do as a profession and I want to make sure that our profession has

a future. How we continue to have a future is by providing opportunities for undergraduate students

who aspire to have a career in housing and student affairs to learn more about the housing profession

(STARS College) as well as providing newer housing professionals the opportunity to develop the

competencies that will help them move along in their career (NHTI Scholarships). ACUHO-I means a lot

to me, and want to be a part of sustaining our organization to continue to provide the opportunity for

housing professionals to develop and do great things in our field.

Tell us what the ACUHO-I Foundation means to you.

Share your story of why you invested in ACUHO-I at foundation@acuho-i.org.

News & Information: Upcoming Events $25 for 25 Campaign Coming to a Close

Launched in January to celebrate ACUHO-I Foundation’s 25th Anniversary and producing a milestone

number of pledges for 2013, the campaign is soon coming to a close. Starting in 2014, the Foundation

will launch a new pledge level, called “Patron,” with a commitment of $25/month for two years. You

can find these further below, under “How to Give to the Foundation.”

ACUHO-I Central Office Holiday Hours

ACUHO-I Central Office will be closed November 28-29, December 23 to 27, 2013 and January 1, 2014.

Please have any donations you may have that you want applied to 2013 received by ACUHO-I Central

Office no later than December 20, 2013.

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Opportunity to Serve on a Foundation Committee

Get Involved!

Your involvement in the Foundation is essential. The Foundation's work is powered by our volunteers

and leadership team, and the funds raised by the work of that team benefit the entire campus housing

profession. The ACUHO-I Foundation invites interested members and corporate supporters to join their

team of dedicated volunteers.

If you would like to serve in 2014 on one of the Foundation's development committees, or if you are a

current committee member interested in returning to the committee, you can still complete and submit

your application. Please go to http://www.acuho-i.org/foundation/get-involved or contact Rich

Deshields (deshielr@cwu.edu ), ACUHO-I Foundation Chair-Elect.

ACUHO-I Foundation Funds Snapshot:

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Investing In You---A Regional Snapshot: Your support to the ACUHO-I Foundation helps to create access for all levels of the housing professional. Congratulations to the 2013 Award Recipients, funded by the ACUHO-I Foundation!

AACUHO Thomas Anthony Mitchell University of Western Australia ACE Regional Best Of

AIMHO Jennifer O'Brien Arizona State University New Professional Deb Moore College Planning & Management ACE Regional Best Of Nikki Wee-Moretto University of New Mexico ACE Regional Best Of

CUBO Katie Thorne University of Edinburgh New Professional Ben Marks Franklin College Switzerland Conference Series Best of

GLACUHO Lindsay DiPietro Marx Kent State University New Professional Jill K. Walters Bowling Green State University ACE Regional Best Of Dr. Ray Gasser Michigan State University Conference Series Best of Jocelyn Maul Indiana University NHTI Scholarship Allison Marz The Ohio State University Internship Stipend Danielle Steffa Eastern Illinois University Internship Stipend Kaitlin Ballard Campus Living Villages Internship Stipend Megan Cole Kent State University Internship Stipend Richard Broshious Miami University Internship Stipend Sarah Graf The Ohio State University Internship Stipend Shahed Kadem Grand Valley State University Internship Stipend Victoria Adler Bowling Green State University Internship Stipend

MACUHO Marcellus L. Connor Univ of Maryland Eastern Shore ACE Regional Best Of Joseph Uter Loyola University in Maryland NHTI Scholarship Biage Alexandre Salisbury University Internship Stipend Jaimie Osborn Wilkes University Internship Stipend NEACUHO Caren Collins Quinnipiac University New Professional Cait Bjellquist Bucknell University (was at LIU-Post

when award received) ACE Regional Best Of

Christie Anglade Boston College NHTI Scholarship John Mayo Western New England University NHTI Scholarship Elizabeth Chase Canisius College Internship Stipend

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Katelyn Depasquale Canisius College Internship Stipend NWACUHO

David Protheroe Central Washington University New Professional Angela Chappell University of Alberta, Canada New Professional Craig Whitton University of Alberta ACE Regional Best Of Pamela Schreiber University of Washington ACE Regional Best Of Kathryn Magura Oregon State University Conference Series Best of Juliet Holzknecht Western Washington University Conference Series Best of Barbara Pansiri University of Botswana NHTI Scholarship Cobretti Williams Seattle University Internship Stipend Jacqueline Saarenas Seattle University Internship Stipend Tiffany Wiley Columbia University Internship Stipend NZTEAP Scott Walker University of Otago ACE Regional Best Of

OACUHO Samantha Wiebe University of Waterloo New Professional Jen Gonzales Ryerson University ACE Regional Best Of Joseph Burt Nipissing University Internship Stipend SEAHO

Colin McFarlane Stetson University ACE Regional Best Of Cliff Haynes University of Florida Conference Series Best of Dominic Viola University of South Carolina-

Beaufort NHTI Scholarship

Kyle Boone Ryerson University Internship Stipend Laura Weissbaum University of Florida Internship Stipend SWACUHO

Justin Samuel University of Texas at Arlington ACE Regional Best Of Camry Farhat Yale University Internship Stipend UMR-ACUHO

Julie Pitel Morningside College New Professional Chas L. Leitaert North Dakota State University ACE Regional Best Of Kelsey Stockton Marquette University NHTI Scholarship Frances Tosca University of Notre Dame Internship Stipend

WACUHO Khou Yang-Vigil Sonoma State University New Professional David Lutman Cal Poly Pomona ACE Regional Best Of Chelsea Navarro Cal Poly Pomona ACE Regional Best Of

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Melany Crews University of California- Merced NHTI Scholarship Amber Anderson Georgetown University Internship Stipend Lei Douglas Columbia University Internship Stipend

How to Give to the Foundation: To make your donations quickly and securely, we have several options:

1. Online: you can now make your donations and pledges securely online at the ACUHO-I Foundation Website

2. For added convenience, you can make regular pledge payments via electronic funds transfers.

3. Call in your annual pledge at 614-292-0099 or e-mail: foundation@acuho-i.org Giving Levels:

"Pledge" by Individual:

• Major Donor Pledge $5,000 (ex.$85 month for 5 years)

• Partner Pledge $3,000 (ex.$50 month for 5 years)

• Friend Pledge $1,500 (ex.$25 month for 5 years)

• Patron Pledge* $ 600 (ex.$25 month for 2 years)

(Note: Electronic Fund Transfer is available for monthly gifts of $5 or more.)

Corporate Donations:

• Corporate Major Donor: $10,000 per year for five years (five-year pledge)

• Corporate Partner: $4,000 - $9,999 per year

• Corporate Friend: $2,500 - $3,999 per year

• Corporate Donor: $1,500 - $2,499 per year

For more information about Corporate Involvement and Foundation Corporate Supporter benefits, visit our website.

Want to learn more about the ACUHO-I Foundation and how you can help support collegiate housing? E-mail us at foundation@acuho-i.org.

Or visit our website to make your safe and secure online donation today.