 |
| Dear
Alumni and Friends, |
| Happy
New Year. |
| I
hope that you are looking forward to all that
2005 has to offer. Make the best of it. |
| The
holidays were fun. I always hear from alumni
all over the country, and many stop in as
they return home to visit families or enjoy
a ski vacation. Hearing the happy chatter
of visiting alumni makes the office just what
we want--a welcoming place and your "home"
on campus. |
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| Through
travels, the Web site, office visits and special events,
I always get the question: What is the difference between
the Alumni Association, the MSU Foundation and the Bobcat
Boosters/Athletic Scholarship Association. |
| I
thought I would take this opportunity to answer this question,
as you might wonder, too. |
| The
Alumni Association is a membership organization made up
of individuals who attended or graduated from MSU. Its
purpose is to build positive relationships between MSU,
alumni and friends. The Alumni Association produces the
Collegian and Montana State-ments electronic newsletter,
and maintains the electronic alumni directory. Homecoming,
class reunions, tailgate parties, Cat/Griz satellite parties,
alumni receptions and social functions are coordinated
by Alumni Association staff. I always refer to us as the
Friendship Tour. Our staff is committed to doing things
that will be of interest to you, keeping you involved
and informed about MSU, and hopefully, keeping you connected
and engaged with MSU. |
| As
their mission states, the MSU Foundation enhances the
continuing excellence of MSU by attracting financial support
and being prudent stewards of its resources and friendships.
When you receive a phone call from a student asking for
a donation to your academic college, this is the Foundation
at work. When you receive information in the mail requesting
your financial support, again, it is the Foundation's
efforts to strengthen and support your alma mater. The
Foundation raises money for MSU to be used for scholarships,
academic program enhancements and buildings for classroom
and research. |
| The
Athletic Scholarship Association (Bobcat Boosters) is
a membership organization whose dues support athletic
scholarships for the men and women who compete for MSU.
Contributions to the ASA become scholarship dollars to
assist our student-athletes receive a quality education
while competing at a championship level. As the ASA brochure
states, "Thank you for being more than a fan."
|
| OK,
does that help explain things? The Alumni Association
is here to help you stay connected. |
| We
want you to be involved and active with MSU. If you have
any questions about one of the organizations, let me know.
I would be happy to visit with you. |
| Thanks
for your loyalty and commitment to Montana State University.
Cheers to 2005! |
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| Jaynee
Drange Groseth, '73, '91 |
| Executive
Director, Montana State University Alumni Association
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P.S.
In this Collegian, please pay special attention to the
call for Alumni Award nominations. Take the time to let
us know about an alumnus who deserves recognition, someone
who has excelled in his or her career or in an activity,
someone who has been recognized elsewhere for national,
state or community service. MSU alumni are leaders. Help
us to
honor those who deserve proper recognition. |
