Annual Giving Societies
Ripon College’s annual giving societies recognize individuals and couples who make their commitments year by year . The College community relies on these generous people whose contributions fund scholarships; enhance Lane Library; support academic, student-life and athletic programs; and, in a variety of other ways, keep the fires of achievement burning. Ripon College is proud to honor all those whose gifts during the 2007-2008 fiscal year place them in one of the following annual giving societies:
Founders’
$25,000 or more
Wilfrid of Ripon
$1,000 - $2,499
The founders of Ripon College demonstrated their commitment to an excellent liberal arts education with leadership gifts. Members of the Founders’ Society confirm their dedication and continue the tradition of excellence.
Seventh-century prelate Wilfrid of Ripon was one of the first to articulate the concept of the liberal arts. The College recognizes individuals who show their support of Ripon’s liberal arts mission with membership in the W ilfrid of Ripon Society.
Presidents’
William S. Brockway
$18,000 - $24,999
The presidents of Ripon College have maintained a consistent focus on the students. By making a minimum gift of $18,000, members of the Presidents’ Society show their support for today’s students.
Without William S. Brockway’s initial investment, Ripon College would not exist today. Members of the William S. Brockway Society invest in the future of Ripon, confirming their commitment to a quality, personal liberal arts education.
Jeremiah W. Walcott$10,000 - $17,999 Heritage In 1853, the Rev. Jeremiah W. Walcott provided the funds which made possible the first classes at Brockway College. Gifts from members of the Jeremiah W. Walcott Society provide the means to enhance and expand the programs offered at Ripon College today.
C
larissa Tucker Tracy $5,000 - $9,999
Known to many as the “mother of Ripon College,” Clarissa Tucker Tracy served as teacher and mentor to students from 1859 to 1905. Contributions from members of the Clarissa Tucker Tracy Society allow future students to grow and learn under the tutelage of today’s dedicated faculty.
Orrin H. Ingram
$2,500 - $4,999
Board of Trustees member Orrin H. Ingram challenged alumni, faculty and friends to join him in making leadership gifts to the College to ensure greater financial stability . Orrin H. Ingram Society members continue to heed his challenge and strengthen Ripon’s financial foundation.
$500 - $999
$150 - $499
The Ripon College heritage is a proud tradition of excellence and growth. Heritage Society members make possible the continuation of Ripon’s reputation as an institution of the highest order.
T he 833 Club
The 833 Club, established in 2005, is a fast, easy and convenient way for new donors and those who currently give less than $100 per year to financially support Ripon College. By contributing just $8.33 per month — roughly $100 annually — by automatic fund transfer or credit card deduction, the members of this club are doing their part to make Ripon a better place for current students. A complete listing of 833 Club members for 2007-2008 appears on page 63.