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Creating A Georgetown Legacy georgetown university | winter 2022 giving.georgetown.edu/planned-giving
as we begin a new year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of Georgetown. As a community, we have faced incredible challenges and adversity over the past two years, but have emerged stronger and more grateful for the blessings in our lives. With students back on campus, both the Hilltop and the Law Center feel as vibrant as ever and we are thrilled to welcome alumni back—especially our Hoyas celebrating their 50th and Magis reunions.
Tom Schlafly holding the Stanley Cup in front of a photo of his father, Daniel Schlafly Sr. (C’33)
Georgetown in the Family from the start, georgetown was the first and only choice for Tom Schlafly (C’70, L’77). Georgetown was already part of his family’s history—his father, Daniel Schlafly Sr., graduated from the College in 1933—so when it came time to choose a college, Georgetown was the only school to which Tom applied. Both Schlaflys have similar Georgetown histories—from sharing the same economics professor (Dr. Josef Solterer) to being the first father and son to receive the John Carroll Award (Daniel in 1961 and Tom in 1986). At Georgetown, Tom discovered his love of English and writing through the guidance of faculty like Professors Bernard Wagner and Paul Betz, which had a significant impact on his experience at Georgetown and later career choices. After graduating from the College, Tom taught English at St. Anselm’s Abbey School in DC before attending Georgetown Law. He later returned to his beloved St. Louis to practice law before founding the Saint Louis Brewery in 1991. Tom is a member of the Georgetown University Board of Regents as well as a member of a consortium who own the St. Louis Blues, which won the team’s first Stanley Cup in 2019. Throughout his career, Tom cites the importance of the critical reasoning, writing, and analytical skills he learned during his time at Georgetown. In honor of his enduring commitment to Georgetown, Tom and his wife, Ulrike (an honorary member of the Class of 1970), created endowed scholarships in the (continued on next page)
The new year is also a good time to start or review your estate planning. For many people, reviewing their estate plan is a way to ensure loved ones are taken care of and charities remembered. This newsletter shares information on tax-smart ways to make Georgetown part of your legacy while also caring for family and friends. There are really no words to adequately convey how grateful we are for your ongoing support. Navigating the pandemic in a way that cares for our community while also safeguarding the University’s financial future would not be possible without it. Georgetown’s ability to emerge as a stronger institution is truly a reflection of the values and generosity of our larger Hoya community. On behalf of Georgetown, I wish you a very happy and healthy new year! With gratitude,
Mindy Siebenaler Bopp, J.D., LL.M (L’21) Executive Director of Gift Planning 202-687-6778 mls300@georgetown.edu