Raise some GREEN for the RED and BLUE!
Leading the 40th Reunion Committee for the St. Joe’s Class of 1970, Kevin Flynt got the team to quickly nail down all the fun activities planned for the October 22-23 weekend. He then shared with the group his really big idea. Kevin asked the Reunion Committee to set a Class Gift goal of $100,000.
Kevin said, “Some of my ol’ classmates thought I was nuts, but I wanted us to set a lofty goal to help as many young VASJ students as possible to get a great Catholic education.“
Kevin went on to say, “Back in 1966, when I was a freshman, St. Joe’s tuition was $220 a year.
Now with inflation and increasing costs, tuition is $7,500. To help some families with that is very rewarding.”
The Class of ‘70 Reunion Team is also targeting 100% participation for alums attending the reunion. Don Dailey said, “Our hope is that every classmate makes a contribution at whatever amount they feel comfortable giving.”
The reunion committee gifts and other lead gifts have already reached $76,000.
What makes our class gift even more beneficial is a matching gift program being offered by The Scheidel Foundation. For pledge commitments made before June 30th, 2010, The Scheidel Foundation is offering a dollar for dollar match. So every dollar we, the Class of ’70, donate will be matched by the Scheidel Foundation. Our $100,000 class donation immediately doubles and becomes $200,000 for VASJ. The Scheidel Foundation honors the legacy of Herbert Scheidel, St. Joe ’60.
Alumni can designate their donation to support one of 3 areas; scholarships, athletics or the general fund.
View the SJ Class of 1970 website with more information here.
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