Terrier Volume 77, Number 1 - Spring 2013 | Page 17

Class Agents On a Mission to Foster Fellowship and Fundraising A growing number of St. Francis College alumni have volunteered their time and energy over the past few years to reconnect and reunite classmates that had gone their separate ways. A t the heart of the Class Agent program is peer-to-peer outreach and communication. Class Agents are most helpful in engaging alumni because, as supporters themselves, they can speak strongly and passionately on behalf of the College, and as classmates, they can genuinely connect. “Becoming involved in the Class Agent program is a most rewarding experience,” said Kevin M. Maroney ’82. “Not only are you helping to enhance the growth of The Fund for St. Francis College, but you also avail yourself of the opportunity to reconnect with fellow Classmates and rekindle old friendships.” Last year, 40 alumni signed on to become Class Agents and helped raise almost $200,000, a goal this year’s Class Agents are well on their way to topping. “The more we raise, the more students we can help,” said Thomas F. Flood, Vice President for Development. “The class agent program has been a rewarding adventure for me,” said Robert Gildersleeve ’10. “Not only do you help the college raise funds for future students, but you have the opportunity to call and thank fellow alumni for their help and support. That’s the most rewarding part!” Several Class Agents attended the Alumni Reunion Dinner on May 10. S TA N D I N G : Kevin M. Maroney ’82, Matthew J. Krsulich ’73, William P. Casey ’63, Charles H. Harris ’63 and Charles L. Novak ’63. S E A T E D : Matthew C. Hogan ’01, Jamaal G. Womack ’09, Thomas P. Napier ’63, Bert F. Miglino ’73, Robert L. Smith ’72 and Joseph A. Nunziata Jr. ’58. “In speaking with alumni around the country, it provides those of us who live near St. Francis the opportunity to describe the physical changes,” said Robert L. Smith ’72. “The alumni mention that they use the internet to watch the various Terrier teams compete throughout the year.” William Barnewold ’62 became a Class Agent as his 50th Anniversary approached. He says, “Calling fellow graduates, anticipating seeing them at the dinner and asking them to join with our classmates in giving a special monetary gift to St. Francis College,” was his way to give something special back to his alma mater. Agents encourage others to stay connected with the College by attending events, promoting community volunteerism and, adds Vice President Flood, “following the words from the Prayer of St. Francis that, ‘it is in giving that we receive.’” “The Class Agent program is a great way to keep in touch with our SFC family,” said Tara Flood ’07. “I love staying connected and that’s why I am involved in this program.” For information on how to sign up as a Class Agent, please contact the Office of Development at 718.489.5361 or email [email protected]. ● JOIN THE ST. CLARE SOCIETY Planned Giving at St. Francis College Planned giving allows you to build charitable opportunities into your overall financial, tax and estate planning goals. Anyone can make a planned gift regardless of current assets or income. Creating a planned gift to St. Francis College guarantees to hono