2014 CSUMB Foundation Annual Report Magazine | Page 2

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Message from
Foundation Chair

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Giving pays the highest interest
rate, and has the longest term,
of any investment available.
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the
CSUMB Foundation Magazine. The
Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm
of the University, advancing its mission and
impact in multiple ways. The Foundation
Board of Directors provides valuable
community input to President Ochoa and
stewards the endowment built up through
the generosity of past, present and future
donors. The Board members volunteer
generously with their time, resources
and expertise.
I guess over the years that I’ve personally
become identified with CSUMB. It began
when I was asked by Peter Smith to fill a
community slot on the board of what is now
the University Corporation. I watched as
CSUMB grew, including all the fits and starts
that come with organizational development.
The University further matured under the
leadership of Dianne Harrison. Now, the
University looks forward to exciting growth
and expansion, while maintaining quality
and richness, with the vision set out by
Dr. Ochoa.

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Recently someone asked me why put so
much time and energy into CSUMB? Higher
education has a unique ability to change
lives and shape communities. CSUMB
makes a difference on an individual basis for
students and as a presence in our tri-county
area and beyond. It’s rewarding to have
some small part in that process. But, most
importantly, it seems to me that we’ve all
had a hand given out to us in our personal
journeys. And we need to give back. When
you hear just one or two (out of thousands)
of the stories of students at CSUMB, you
come away with the certainty that your
investment truly pays the highest rate for the
longest term.
Thank you for supporting CSUMB both
monetarily and in so many other ways.
You make a difference.

Robert C. Taylor,
Esq., Foundation Board Chair