2011-2012 Annual Report

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2011-12 Annual Report KU Alumni Association

Supplement to Kansas Alumni magazine


Contents Year in Review..................................................... 3 Membership and Alumni Records................12 Year-End Financial Report.............................. 14 Presidents Club Members.............................. 16 Association Board & Staff..............................24 Mission Statement...........................................24

The wool and felt KU on the cover is from a 1940-era letterman’s jacket. Visit the Adams Alumni Center to view the Association’s fun collection of memorabilia.


Dear Association Members:

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hanks to your continued support of your KU Alumni Association this past year, the Association set new records in terms of communications, programs and attendance at events worldwide!

It’s no secret to us Jayhawks that alumni and friends of KU are recognized as among the most generous and loyal in higher education. Since 1883, alumni voices and active participation through the KU Alumni Association—an independent nonprofit organization governed by alumni and friends—have propelled KU far beyond the ranks of ordinary Midwestern universities to become recognized by every standard not only as the flagship university in our state, but also one of the nation’s premier public institutions for higher learning. Donors and members of the Association wield the power of influence, and when 43,000 voices unite for the good of KU, great things happen. You represent the human capital to protect and increase the value of the KU degree—often by simply renewing your membership or increasing your support to the Association. Corbett and Briley As you help the Association recruit students, host events in your area, advocate for KU in the Kansas Legislature, and mentor current students, you make a significant difference. To help the University build on its prominence, we must expand our Jayhawk network exponentially in the years to come. If you know Jayhawks who are not Association members, please ask them to join us as we continue to strengthen the value of the KU degree and the incomparable Jayhawk experience for our students. We appreciate the opportunity to serve your interests and keep you connected to the University. This annual report should make you proud of your membership and its impact on the alma mater we love so dearly.

Rock Chalk,

Kevin J. Corbett, c’88 President

Jeffrey P. Briley, d’74 National Chair, 2011-’12

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Year in Review The Alumni Association provides programs and services to engage and mobilize students and alumni, who are the most vital resources for a greater KU. The following highlights of the year are only possible with the support of our members. Everything we do strengthens KU.

Legacy Scholarships Grow Legacy Scholarships The Jayhawk Generations Scholarship is a true testament to the work of alumni. Initially a two-year program, the scholarship became permanent in 2011 and benefits out-of-state legacy students. Thanks to the Association’s advocacy, the value of these awards tripled to a maximum of $46,700 over four years ($11,675 per year). Improved scholarship access The Association helped revamp KU scholarships, increasing the amounts and making it easier to apply, a benefit for all students.

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Jayhawks for Higher Education Advocates promoted key achievements, including: • continued funding to advance KU’s effort to achieve National Cancer Institute designation • the new BEST building at the Edwards Campus and the Clinical Research Center in Fairway, part of the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle • Alumni support and legislative advocacy were vital to voters’ approval of the historical Triangle initiative.

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More than 500 events were held during fiscal year 2012 with member support and the help of 1,800 volunteers.

’Hawk Days of Summer

Student picnic, Washington, D.C.

The Association staged ’Hawk Days of Summer, an ambitious program that connected staff members with Jayhawks in all kinds of settings. A 12-member team covered 143 events that spanned 83,865 miles in 90 days and welcomed 8,285 alumni. Staff on the home team dispatched online chronicles of events through social media, video and photos from the road.

Happy hour reception, Las Vegas

’Hawk Days of Summer Events included: • Jayhawk Generations Picnics • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners • Tours of wineries and museums • Jayhawk gatherings across the nation • ’Hawk Days at sporting events • Golf tournaments and more! KU Day with the St. Louis Cardinals

Cow Chip Throwing Contest, Wellington, Kan.

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Kansas Billboards 20 billboards are in place, and two in Garden City have been renewed.

Kansas Honors Program For 41 years, KHP has reached out to high school seniors across the state. Highlights include: • 3,520 new KHP scholars • 8,000 participants in 42 events Musical Theatre for Kansas

• 357 alumni represented the University

Wichita Chapter Kansas Chapters Eighty percent of the Association’s events highlight academic and student activities. The newest addition is “Musical Theatre for Kansas.” The theatre department, partnering with the Association, created a seven-student troupe to bring four performances to Kansas this spring. The troupe performed the revue “Boy Meets Girl” in Topeka, Pittsburg, Liberal and Colby.

Jayhawk Roundup

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Wichita is home to the nation’s second largest KU community. The Wichita Chapter hosts more than 30 events a year.

Jayhawk Roundup The Jayhawk Roundup in Wichita draws nearly 500 alumni and friends for an evening of casual fun.


Kansas City Chapter More than 88,000 Jayhawks live in Kansas City, the nation’s largest KU community. The KC chapter hosts 25 events a year.

We Are Kansas City Campaign After Mizzou’s secession from the Big 12, the Association worked with the University to highlight KU’s commitment to KC. Increased efforts included: KC Jayhawk Open Golf Tournament

• An email from Kevin Corbett to KC alumni, “This is Jayhawk Country.” • 45 radio spots over 3 weeks, in prime air time on 810 Sports Radio.

Kickoff

Kansas City Campaign Billboards • Kansas Athletics placed billboards in 10 locations. • KU’s Office of Admissions chose the sites based on ACT scores of area students. Kansas City Campaign Presidents Club

KC Kickoff at Corinth Square

Potential members attended a pregame event in Johnson County, where the Chancellor affirmed KU’s commitment to Kansas City. Kansas City Campaign KC Chapter The Kansas City Chapter Board serves to expand KU’s presence in the area through student recruitment and other special events.

KC ’Hawks and Handlebars event

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Rock Chalk Ball

Rock Chalk Ball Celebrating its 17th year, the Kansas City Chapter event helps fund the Association’s many efforts to strengthen KU. This year’s gala featured a garden theme, a spirited crowd and strong fundraising. Alumni artists contributed unique birdhouses for the silent auction.

Homecoming The Alumni Association sponsors KU Homecoming, serving as advisers and mentors to the student committee as well as providing other resources. Week-long events include art contests and fundraising to benefit the United Way, culminating in the Homecoming parade and game-day festivities.

The event raised a record $147,189.

National Chapters and Across the Globe National and international chapters promote and strengthen ties between KU and its alumni and friends living around the world. Highlights include: • 217 academic and social events were held in 54 cities, and 33 events in support of athletics were held in 16 cities. • Across the globe, the Association connected with Jayhawks in 15 world locations.

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International Chapter, Hong Kong


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Adams Alumni Center The Adams Alumni Center welcomes more than 35,000 people at more than 800 events each year. The events are hosted by the Association, University departments or individual Association members.

Alumni Records The Association maintains records on more than 315,000 alumni and friends in a database of 518,000 records. The Association produced a new Alumni Directory. The last edition was published in 2006.

Gold Medal Weekend

Alumni Reunions Jayhawks gather on campus to reunite and reconnect with classmates. Winter events included the KU Band Reunion and the National Board of Directors Reunion. National Board of Directors Reunion The Association invited former national board members back to reconnect on the Hill.

The 2012 directory is the largest to date. The records staff updated 33,000 records as part of the project and added 7,400 email addresses, bringing our total email addresses to more than 130,000.

A Year of Giving, Donor Support The Presidents Club has grown to 325 members. FAR ABOVE Campaign commitments to the Alumni Association are $1.44 million, plus $1.46 million in deferred giving.

Gold Medal Weekend The Gold Medal Club and the Class of ’62 enjoyed reunion festivities on the Hill.

CASE Awards Association publications won three gold medals and four bronze for the ’Hawk Days website, Kansas Alumni magazine and the calendar.

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Adams Alumni Center


St. Louis pep rally

Student Programs Student programs remain strong, with more than 1,200 members. Student Alumni Leadership Board The SALB works to engage students and prepare them to serve as advocates for KU. Lawrence March Madness celebration

March Madness The women’s basketball team made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2000, and scored tourney upsets before falling in the Sweet 16 to Tennessee. Buoyed by the thrilling end to our rivalry with Missouri, the men’s team battled through postseason with five NCAA Tournament victories. The Jayhawk Nation rallied at the Association’s pregame parties. KU blue filled the streets of St. Louis and New Orleans.

SALB Officers

In Lawrence, fans crowded Mass Street after KU defeated North Carolina to make the Final Four and Ohio State to compete for the NCAA National Championship KU’s championship dreams ended with a loss to Kentucky. Kansas Alumni Sports Watch Mobile App The first mobile app was launched in March and received more than 4,500 downloads. Content will be updated for the fall.

’Hawk Fest

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Membership & Alumni Records The Association has 43,337 members as of June 30, 2012. Within the annual regular category are 6,835 graduates of the Class of 2012, whose one-year memberships are complimentary gifts from KU Endowment. 0 500 1,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

Annual Regular:

12,973

Annual Jayhawk Society:

3,305

Life Regular:

17,107

Life Jayhawk Society:

1,324

Complimentary: 6,835

Student Alumni:

1,134

Jayhawk Generations:

659

Total Members: 43,337

Member Degree Holders by Graduation Decade

Members by School

1920s 2

Architecture 1,345

1930s 102

Business 5,892

1940s 1.135

CLAS 14,229

1950s 3,837

Education 5,948

1960s 6,635

Engineering 3,516

1970s 7,637

Journalism 2,458

1980s 4,998

Law 1,704

1990s 3,576

Medicine 2,337

2000s 3,934

Music 2,194

2010-2012 914

Nursing 1,015

Allied Health

1,212

Pharmacy 1,203 Social Welfare

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During the University’s 11th Commencement, a small group of alumni founded the KU Alumni Association with “the purpose of forming a closer bond among ourselves.” The Association has been maintaining KU’s records and bringing alumni together ever since. The images above show an early alumni reunion and staff at work in the 1920s.

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Decatur 49

Rawlins 58

Cheyenne 47 Sherman 76

Thomas 121

Wallace 21

Norton 73 Graham 36

Rooks 88

Osborne 70

Gove 39

Trego 135

Ellis 591

Russell 127

Lane 21

Ness 30

Rush 43

Barton 464

Sheridan 43

Logan 37

Greeley 26

Wichita 19

Hamilton 44

Kearny 47

Stanton 31

Grant 82

Haskell 53

Morton 48

Stevens 66

Seward 175

Smith 44

Phillips 63

Scott 70

Hodgeman 26

Finney 413 Gray 69

Edwards 51

Ford 339

Meade 63

Pawnee 120

Kiowa 28

Clark 41

Comanche 21

Stafford 53 Pratt 186 Barber 68

Republic 99

Jewell 35

Washington 90

Marshall 173

Nemaha 269

Brown Doniphan 250 171

Atchison 566 Jackson 329 Mitchell Clay Riley Pottawatomie Leavenworth 322 129 128 1,254 Jefferson 3,572 Wyandotte Ottawa Shawnee 1,156 6,707 Lincoln Wabaun- 9,305 108 Geary Douglas Johnson 43 see 295 Dickinson 63,657 47,712 135 Saline 330 Morris Osage Ellsworth 1,376 112 483 Franklin Miami 102 1,396 1,183 Lyon 588 McPherson Marion Rice Chase 566 Coffey Anderson Linn 171 135 31 187 223 178 Harvey Reno 704 Greenwood Woodson Allen Bourbon 1,353 251 301 45 89 Butler 1,182 Sedgwick Wilson Neosho Crawford 10,402 Kingman 369 148 670 Elk 102 18 MontLabette Cherokee Cowley Sumner Harper Chautauqua gomery 170 308 448 286 541 64 37 Cloud 151

Total Alumni Overall: 331, 575

Kansas Alumni:

Total Alumni in U.S.,

Kansas degree-holders: 88,424

165,620

Military & US Territories: U.S. Alumni: 326,079 U.S. degree-holders

326,079

International alumni

5,496

International degree-holders: 3,276

209,261

Alumni in the United States, Military and US Territories

Washington 3,827

New Hampshire 337 Vermont 219 Montana 583

Oregon 2,373 Idaho 624

Nevada 1,056

Wyoming 420

North Dakota 287

Minnesota 3,552

South Dakota 623 Nebraska 3,504

Utah 834

Colorado 10,875

California 14,749 Arizona 5,023

New Mexico 1,874

Wisconsin 1,866 Iowa 2,624 Illinois 10,559

Kansas 165,524

Missouri 30,781

Oklahoma 4,857

Arkansas 1,648 Mississippi 363

Texas 14,920

Alaska 406

Hawaii 583

Military and US Territories 705

New York 3,797

Michigan 2,089

Pennsylvania 2,165

Ohio 2,443 West Virginia 227 Virginia 3,999 Kentucky 774 North Carolina 2,780 Tennessee 1,695 South Carolina 1,084

Indiana 1,608

Alabama 827

Maine 315 Massachusetts 1,780 Rhode Island 220 Connecticut 906

New Jersey 1,594 Delaware 207 Maryland 1,780 DC 777

Georgia 2,646

Louisiana 786 Florida 5,984

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Year-End Financial Report Financial summary as of and for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2012, and 2011.

Statements of Activities Revenues & Support Membership dues University support & external grants Contributions Bequests & restricted contributions Total Membership Dues, Grants & Contributions

2012 2011 $1,125,653 $1,125,671 1,061,132 1,010,361 877,198 874,406 1,107,475 295,499

$4,171,458 $3,305,937

Royalties $1,140,210 $1,111,948 Sales, commissions & event registrations 876,416 817,917 Investment income 680,238 716,901 Unrealized gain (loss) on investments & beneficial interests in endowments (1,319,236) 2,084,370 Total Revenues & Support Expenses Program Membership development & fundraising Management & general Total Expenses Change in net assets Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year

$5,549,086 $8,037,073 $5,030,438 $4,927,518 762,047 701,547 316,011 314,810 $6,108,496 $5,943,875 (559,410) 2,093,198 15,922,273 13,829,075 $15,362,863 $15,922,273

Efficiency Management & General 5% Membership & Fundraising 13% 82 percent of the Association’s spending is in support of programs for students, alumni and the University community.

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Programming 82%


Operating Expenses Other 7%

Events and Hospitality 22% Personnel 53%

Printing & Postage 10% Occupancy, Insurance & Depreciation 8%

Statements of Financial Position Assets

Cash and cash equivalents Receivables Prepaid expenses & inventories

2012 2011 $180,588 $391,125 72,406 51,315 142,611 146,006

Investments

6,432,628 6,749,639

Property & equipment

2,030,101 2,115,627

Beneficial interests in endowment funds Total Assets

10,390,916 10,166,440 $19,249,450 $19,620,152

in the financial summary shown here are derived from the 2012 financial

Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$524,739 $546,775

Deferred revenue

3,361,848 3,151,104

Total Liabilities

The figures that appear

$3,886,587 $3,697,879

statements audited by Mize, House & Company, P.A., which has issued an unqualified opinion.

Net Assets Unrestricted

$4,897,358 $5,680,766

Temporarily restricted

74,589 75,067

Permanently restricted

10,390,916 10,166,440

Total Net Assets

$15,362,863 $15,922,273

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$19,249,450 $19,620,152

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Presidents Club 2012 members The Presidents Club of the KU Alumni Association recognizes annual gifts of $1,000 to $10,000 and more in support of the Association’s work to build a network of alumni and friends that is a consistently growing active and powerful community to strengthen the University. Thomas N. Kelly & Anne O’Donnell Kelly Richard A. Billings Western Springs, IL & Judy Howard Billings Brian C. King & Barbara Lakewood, CO McLiney King Donald R. Brada, Sr. Leawood & Carolyn Cromb Brad Korell Brada & Justin McNulty Lawrence Austin, TX James P. Broyles Dorothy Wohlgemuth & Terry Broyles Lynch Newport Beach, CA Olathe Timothy A. Crown Jeffrey B. Morrison & Heidi Jo Crown & Mary Margaret Phoenix, AZ Morrison Daniel C. deMenocal, Lawrence Jr. & Linda Simons Edward F. Ryan deMenocal & Laura Smith Ryan Bedford, NY Saint Louis, MO Tim B. Fritzel E. S. Riss & Janis Dye Riss & Cindy L. Fritzel Mission Hills Lawrence Dan C. Simons, Sr. William R. Hagman, Jr. & Trisha Simons & Dorothy F. Hagman Lawrence Naples, FL Dolph C. Simons, Jr. Lawrence Hickey, Jr. & Pamela C. Simons Joplin, MO Lawrence Catherine Holland Dolph C. Simons III Russell & Lisa M. Simons Monte C. Johnson Lawrence & Kay Rathbone Pamela A. Simons Johnson East Gull Lake, MN Lawrence Russ Sims & Linda Ellis Sims Independence, MO

$10,000 + level

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John H. Stauffer, Sr. & Ruth Granger Stauffer Topeka John T. Stewart III & Linda Bliss Stewart Wellington Bill Stoner & Francie Stoner Weston, MO Todd L. Sutherland & Laura B. Sutherland Lawrence

Charles E. Heath & Kathleen M. Heath Lawrence Forrest E. Hoglund & Sally S. Hoglund Dallas, TX Joe B. Jones & Nancy Schehrer Jones Lawrence Kent C. McCarthy & Mary Hodge McCarthy Rancho Mirage, CA

Kyle D. Vann & Barbara A. Vann The Woodlands, TX

Gary W. Padgett & Sue Summerville Padgett Greenleaf

$5,000 - $9,999 level

Dean Piearson & V. Cheryl Womack Mission Hills

Butch Billips Bogue

A. Scott Ritchie & Carol L. Ritchie Wichita

Tom H. Collinson & Jane Fox Collinson Pittsburg Allane Corcoran Scottsdale, AZ William R. Docking & Judy O. Docking Arkansas City Sharon Perry Galloway Lawrence Edward J. Healy & Helen B. Healy Eastborough

Kurt D. Watson & Sue Watson Andover David B. Wescoe & Sibyl Goetz Wescoe La Jolla, CA Thomas G. Wiggans II & Kathryn Wiggans Atherton, CA


$3,000 - $4,999 level

Paul L. Carttar & Mary Frances Ellis Lawrence

William M. Hougland & Carolie Hougland Lawrence

Roger R. Tobias & Deborah K. Tobias Lyons

Clay Cowgill Blair III & Janet Blair Olathe

Kevin J. Corbett & Jill M. Corbett Lawrence

Allyn W. Risley & Jill Bogan Risley Houston, TX

William B. Vollbracht & Leslie D. Vollbracht Denver, CO

Dan P. Bolen & Ellen S. Bolen Mission Hills

Robert G. Elton & Suzanne G. Elton Leawood

Scott R. Seyfarth & Eileen Seyfarth Hinsdale, IL

Thomas S. Ward & Debbie B. Ward Mission Hills

James E. Bredfeldt Bellevue, WA

David R. Hoese & Joan Brady Hoese Chicago, IL

William H. Shackelford III & Virginia Child Shackelford Mission Hills

Jeff Wilson & Vicki H. Wilson Salina

Donor Profile Don and Kay Brada

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on and Kay Brada never miss an opportunity to recruit Alumni Association members. During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., they met a young graduate who works for U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins. “He was so excited to see people from Lawrence, so Don asked him if he was an Association member,” Kay recalls. “He said he wasn’t, and we said he should be. He’ll be hearing from us.” In addition to their support for many areas of KU, the Bradas have established a $100,000 programs endowment for the Association. “You need to stay in touch with your friends, and you need to stay in touch with your school,” says Kay, c’61. “Someone helped you, and you need to do the same.” As Life Members since their graduation, they continue their annual support for the Association as members of the Presidents Club “because it was the natural next step for us,” she says. “An annual contribution reminds you of your connection.” They have volunteered for KU in Hutchinson, Wichita and now Lawrence, where they moved after Don, c’61, m’65, a psychiatrist, retired as associate dean and professor at the School of Medicine- Wichita. Both won the Mildred Clodfelter Award for local volunteer service in 1990. Kay served on the Association’s national Board of Directors in the 1980s; Don began his term on the Board in July. As a two-time graduate and former faculty member, Don especially appreciates the Association’s commitment to represent the breadth of the University’s academic programs. “The way many people know about KU is the football and basketball teams,” he says, “ but the Alumni Association is the principal

Kay and Don Brada

alternative to communicate to people what is going on at the University. It’s important to get a view beyond athletics.” But the KU basketball and football keepsakes that adorn their basement attest to the Bradas’ passion for KU athletics. This fall they traveled to the KU-Northern Illinois football game and attended the Association’s tailgate. “It was wonderful to see what the Association pulled off,” Kay says. “We had 500 alumni in a tent, and people took notice. I’m sure the president of UNI took notice, because his tent was next to ours and he had only 50 people.” 17


$1,000 - $2,999 level Timothy E. Abrahamson & Heather E. Abrahamson Kansas City Donald D. Adams & Ann Wees Adams Hutchinson Ray E. Allen & Nancy Smith Allen Liberal Dana K. Anderson & Sue Anderson Los Angeles, CA Craig A. Anderson & Allison Head Anderson Overland Park

Brian King, c’98; Rob Hagg, ’03; Kevin Corbett, c’88; and actor and comedian Rob Riggle, c’93, were among the Presidents Club members who celebrated the final KU-MU showdown Feb. 25 during a pregame reception at the Adams Alumni Center.

Gary N. Bender & Linda Justin R. Anderson & Jean Wright Bender Kansas City Pinne Anderson Lawrence J. Robert Benz & Janet B. Benz Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Wilson, WY Denver, CO Mike Berkley & Debra Malcolm W. Applegate Berkley Indianapolis, IN Salina Michael E. Arp James E. Berkley Lawrence & Vicki A. Berkley Marc A. Asher & Ellie Stockton Asher Duane Ray Blankenbiller Leawood & Amy Lucas Kenneth L. Audus Blankenbiller & Cheryl A. Audus Topeka Lawrence Nicholas M. Blasi & Clare Rick Ball Blasi Great Bend Fairway John W. Ballard III Wayne J. Boeckman & Cynthia S. Ballard & Patricia Boeckman Overland Park Fort Worth, TX Tracy Ashlock Barton Lake Oswego, OR Peter Bass Berryton Frank J. Becker & Barbara A. Becker Lawrence

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Richard L. Bond & Suzanne Sedgwick Bond Overland Park Craig Boomhower Garden City Ray L. Borth & Raena L. Borth Leawood

Tom E. Bowser & Judith Strunk Bowser Olathe

Paul Bud Burke, Jr. & Debbie Weihe Burke Lawrence

Timothy E. Brandt & Debra A. Brandt Lawrence

Robert L. Burnam & Melissa Montoya Burnam League City, TX

George H. Brett & Leslie Davenport Brett Mission Hills Derek S. Bridges & Mary Bridges Overland Park Jack H. Brier Topeka Jeffrey P. Briley & Jean Fisher Briley Overland Park Aaron R. Brinkman Dallas, TX Raul F. Brito & Suzanne R. Brito Wichita Clifton L. Brown, Jr. & Carol Ann Brown Alexandria, VA Anne Sharp Buford New York, NY David F. Burgstahler & Leslie L. Burgstahler New York, NY

Jon M. Callen & Kelly Edmiston Callen Wichita Wesley E. Campbell & Debra Elmore Campbell Garden City David M. Carr & Colette L. Kocour Wellington Francis E. Carr Wellington Kevin E. Carroll & Lisa M. Carroll Palm Beach Gardens, FL William F. Cathcart- Rake & Ruth M. Cathcart-Rake Salina Bradly L. Chindamo & Ellen C. Chindamo Lawrence


Richard C. Clarkson Denver, CO Donald H. Close & Robbin S. Close Newbury Park, CA Howard E. Cohen & Debra L. Cohen Leawood Kent Colvin Liberal William J. Cook Chicago, IL Dan Crawford Hays John Crawford Hays Scott Crawford Hays

Ivan E. Crossland Columbus

Michael W. Davis & Karyn Zarley Davis Richard J. Cummings Lawrence & Laura Herring T. S. Dibble Cummings & Alice M. Dibble Wichita Westerville, OH

Mark A. Domitrovich Chicago, IL

Kelly M. Cure Mission

Barton L. Duckworth & Debra Dennis Duckworth Houston, TX

Cathy L. Daicoff Ridgewood, NJ

John B. Dicus & Brenda Roskens Dicus Topeka

Whitney B. Damron Steve M. Dillard & Gena Gunn Dillard & Kathy Damron Wichita Topeka David B. Dillon Robert M. Daugherty, Jr. & Dee Ehling Dillon Reno, NV Cincinnati, OH D. Jerome Davies Thomas R. Docking & Melanie K. Davies & Jill S. Docking Lawrence Wichita

Robert L. Driscoll & Marilyn Rockwell Driscoll Mission Woods

Archie R. Dykes & Nancy Haun Dykes Leawood Joan Darby Edwards Mission Hills Gregory E. Ek & Debra M. Ek Overland Park

Donor Profile Kyle and Barbara Vann

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hen the Alumni Association and the University in 2009 launched the Jayhawk Generations Scholarship for out-of-state legacy students from KU families, Kyle Vann, e’69, was among those applauding the move. Student recruitment has long been among his top priorities as a KU volunteer in The Woodlands, Texas, where he is now retired from a career that included 25 years as an executive with Koch Industries. After the KU men’s team fended off Davidson in the 2008 Elite Eight in In 2007, Vann and his wife, Barbara, Detroit, Barbara and Kyle Vann wore “smiles of relief,” Kyle says. assoc., both Life Members, had joined the Presidents Club and established the Vann Jayhawk Nation Endowment with a gift of Distinguished Engineering Service Award. $50,000 to assist in student recruitment. The Vanns were among the first Texas Jayhawks “We wanted to invest in the University and Kevin to purchase KU license plates in Texas. Kyle proudly Corbett’s efforts. I trusted in his ability to find notes that his son Kipp, e’95, majored in chemical creative ways of working with the University, engineering, and his granddaughter Loren Craig, especially in student recruitment,” he says. Vann j’10, recently walked down the Hill. As a journalbegan volunteering for the School of Engineering ism student from Texas, she worked at the Adams when he started his career with Koch in Wichita, Alumni Center. “I explain to folks that she enrolled helping to found the chemical engineering advisory too early to get the Jayhawk Generations Scholarboard. He continues to serve on the school’s overall ship,” he says, “But she got the Kevin Corbett advisory board, and this year he received the $7-an-hour scholarship.” 19


Stephen R. Ellsworth Scott H. Fiss Harry T. Gibson Bryan E. Greve & Amy Sailer Fiss & Becky G. Gibson & Karlyn Ann Greve & Barbara Ellsworth Leawood Lawrence Lawrence Rock Hill, SC John R. Elmore Cheryl L. Fleming & Rosemary R. Elmore Houston, TX Lawrence William Henry Fleming III Ray D. Evans & Sarah A. Houston, TX Evans Doug Fowler Leawood & Nina Beeler Fowler Karen D. Fender Lawrence

Fredonia

Randy J. Gilmore Robert M. Hagg & Virginia G. Gilmore & Jessica Hagg Liberal Mission Hills Scott J. Gilmore A. Scott Hamele & Jennifer Gilmore & Christine Kirkwood Liberal Hamele Lenexa Shane Glazer

Luther L. Fry Kansas City & Ardis Swanson Fry Jeffrey P. Goble Lynn R. Fisher Garden City & Sharon R. Goble Hays Norman P. Fisher Brad K. Garlinghouse Mission Hills & Cherry Simmons & Kristen William S. Green Garlinghouse Lawrence Fisher Menlo Park, CA Tulsa, OK Lewis D. Gregory Robert B. Fiss & Kimberly Thomas K. Gibbs Lawrence A. Fiss Shawnee Mission

& Laura L. Gregory Leawood

Alfred A. Hammersmith Ellinwood Bill Hanna Wichita

Christopher D. Hanna & Teresa L. Hanna Lawrence Curtis K. Harman & Robin L. Schenck Garden City

Donor Profile Catherine Holland

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n a Wednesday afternoon, hours before the KU volleyball team’s match, Catherine Holland is already on campus, dressed in her crimson and blue, including her socks and sparkling bracelets. “Aren’t you coming to the game?” she asks. “We play K-State!” Holland, c’65, d’71, celebrates more game days than the average loyal Jayhawk. She attends KU contests in volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, football and tennis whenever she can—while dividing time between Topeka and her hometown of Russell. So it’s only fitting that she has created a $100,000 Game Day Endowment for the Alumni Association’s events at home and away games. Raised on KU traditions by her parents, Herbert, l’30, and Helen Shaffer Holland, c’29, she followed their examples and became a Life Member when she earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Her late brother, Michael, c’62, l’65, played football for the Jayhawks. “We’ve always had a connection to KU,” she explains. “It’s part of our family.” To strengthen KU connections, she has purchased Association memberships for her extended family and many friends. Her friend LoEtta Waters, h’78, of

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Catherine Holland

Topeka, first met Holland in 1977 and has attended countless KU games with her through the years. “Once you’re a friend of Cathy’s, she keeps in touch,” Waters says. “If she travels to away games, she makes sure she sees friends and asks them to go to the games with her. She’s very generous.”


Rick A. Harrington & Suzan Davis Harrington Scottsdale, AZ Bradley S. Harvey & Michele D. Harvey Colorado Springs, CO Steve D. Hauck & Sheri Welter Hauck Arroyo Grande, CO Charles S. Haviland & Barbara Iannucci Haviland Mission Woods Charles L. Hedrick & Dorothy L. Hedrick Saint Petersburg, FL Harry H. Herington, Jr. & Cindy Herington Olathe Ronald E. Hill & Sue Hill Lee’s Summit, MO Harrison P. Hill Mission William B. Hill & Starla Hill Liberal Chip Hilleary & Tiffany A. Hilleary Westerville, OH Robert B. Hines & Patricia A. Hines Overland Park Zachary D. Holland & Melissa L. Holland Piedmont, OK Shirley Rice Howard Salina Jay Howard & Julia R. Howard Austin, TX Donald L. Hunt Toluca Lake, CA James F. Huntington & The Hon. Terrie Webb Huntington Fairway

John M. Impens Overland Park Jerry J. Jennett & Kay M. Jennett Valdosta, GA A. Drue Jennings & Emily A. Jennings Prairie Village John H. Jeter & Ann Marie Jeter Hays James H. Johnson & Tami Pabst Johnson Baby Jay greeted Jim Lewis, who traveled from Dodge City Garden City Jeff M. Johnson for the final Border Showdown in Lawrence. Lewis was among the 220 alumni and friends who attended the & Corey Eley Johnson Presidents Club pregame reception. Wichita Donald A. Johnston & Alice Ann Dowell Cory L. Lagerstrom Johnston & Julianne Leeland Lawrence Lagerstrom Peter S. Johnston & Sara Mission Hills Peckham Johnston Thomas W. Laming Salina & Jennifer L. Laming Thomas K. Jones Leawood & Patricia Lynn Jones E. Grant Larkin Prairie Village & Kathleen Korte Con M. Keating Larkin & Barbara Schmidt Lawrence Keating John A. Leonard Lincoln, NE & Gaye Leonard

Richard A. Keeler Lawrence & Valerie Lee Keeler Lindsey E. Leonard Overland Park Canonsburg, PA Jeff Kennedy Thomas M. Leonard & Patricia A. Gorham & Deborah L. Leonard Wichita Venetia, PA Jay A. Kerutis Mesa, AZ

Jim W. Lewis Dodge City

Randall K. Kilian Danny B. Lewis & Terry Kaase Kilian & Laura L. Lewis Hays Eudora Lynn H. Kindred John S. Lilak & Ann C. U. Kindred & Barbara A. Lilak Mission Hills Powell, OH Robert L. Kreutzer W. Max Lucas & Barbara Knecht Lawrence Kreutzer Garden City

Michael J. Maddox & Bonnie Anderson Maddox Leawood Jeffery A. Mason & Nona Duerksen Mason Goodland Wilbert L. Mathews South Africa Scott H. McCallister & Julie McCallister Westlake, OH Michael T. McCoy & Shelle Hook McCoy Topeka Kent S. McKinney & Janet Martin McKinney Kerrville, TX Sidney A. McKnight, Jr. & Carole Popham McKnight Parker Bruce M. McPherson & Patricia Mullen McPherson Topeka David P. Meagher, Jr. Beavercreek, OH Earl D. Merkel & Kathleen A. Merkel Russell 21


Douglas G. Merrill & Deborah Anne Merrill Grantham, NH M. D. Michaelis & Dee Peachee Michaelis Wichita John D. Miles & Nancy L. Miles Lawrence Douglas C. Miller & Susan E. Miller Mission Hills Reed D. Miller & Jill Simpson Miller Webb City, MO Phil P. Minton & Shelly Minton Pittsburg Brian L. Mitchell & Rosa M. Mitchell Elkhart Lynn Mitchelson & Alicia Mitchelson Mission Woods Todd E. Morgenstern & Kim L. Morgenstern Ellinwood Zachary L. Morin & Sarah Maggi Morin Longmeadow, MA Joe C. Morris & Susan A. Morris Leawood

John C. Nettels, Jr. & Sheila M. Nettels Leawood Warren J. Newcomer, Jr. & Theresa C. Newcomer Topeka Charles R. Newton Visalia, CA James E. Nichols & Jane A. Nichols Verdi, NV Barbara A. Nordling Lawrence Erick E. Nordling & Debbie L. Nordling Hugoton The Hon. Robert E. Nugent III & Linda D. Nugent Wichita Glenn E. Nyberg & Camille Bribiesca Nyberg Wichita David O. Ochoa Mission M. Lindsay Olsen Leawood Brent R. Padgett & Melissa Rodgers Padgett Lawrence

Dwight S. Parman & Lisa R. Parman Marvin R. Motley & Susan Topeka Nordin Motley Craig A. Penzler Leawood & Cindy Emig Penzler Kevin M. Moyer & Catherine Veach Moyer Ulysses Phillip C. Moyer Bellaire, TX Troy K. Nanninga & Dana Nanninga Garden City George E. Nettels, Jr. & Mary Joanne Myers Nettels Pittsburg 22

Lawrence

Heath Peterson & Carrie Robertson Peterson Lawrence Ryan L. Pfeiffer & Libby Hall Pfeiffer Prairie Village Arthur C. Piculell, Jr. & Dee Wagner Piculell Portland, OR

Mark Piening & Lori Anderson Piening Austin, TX Chris E. Piper & Kristin K. Piper Lawrence Scot L. Pollard Lawrence J. Richard Pratt & Nancy Haffner Pratt Topeka Jarrell J. Priess Houston, TX Richard E. Putnam Omaha, NE Thomas A. Rainbolt Lawrence Mark R. Rasmussen & Maureen McLeay Rasmussen Prairie Village Gil M. Reich & Kay Lambert Reich Barrington, IL J. R. Reilly Leavenworth Rick R. Renfro & Nancy Samuels Renfro Lawrence Dennis J. Reynolds & Cynthia Campbell Reynolds Leawood

David A. Ross & Patricia P. Ross Leawood Jay P. Ruf & Lori Ruf Overland Park Rick J. Rutter & Kim Uden Rutter Chanute Robert N. Sanner & Jennifer Jackson Sanner Lawrence James R. Sauer & Eileen M. Sauer West Lake Hills, TX Miles E. Schnaer & Paula G. Schnaer Olathe Daniel L. Schriner & Sally A. Hare-Schriner Lawrence Gregory E. Schwerdt & Laura A. Schwerdt Topeka Randy L. Sedlacek & Mary F. Ventura Roeland Park Ricky L. Sellers & Jody Bosch Sellers Council Grove Albert I. Shank, Jr. & Donna L. Shank Liberal Robert F. Shapiro Tampa, FL

Charles E. Rhoades & Anne Jones Rhoades Mission Hills

Michael G. Shinn & Joyce N. Shinn Highland Heights, OH

Harold B. Rice, Jr. & Joan A. Rice Walnut Creek, CA

William D. Short, Jr. & Sharon Holefelder Short Oxford

Walter F. Riker III & Christine Davis Riker Alpine, WY Timothy R. Rogers & Kellie A. Rogers San Francisco, CA Christopher T. Ropp & Alysia Ropp Lawrence

Ron Simpson & Mary Jane Simpson Joplin, MO Jerry D. Skillett & Lenor Skillett Altadena, CA Steve W. Sloan & Becky Nettels Sloan Pittsburg


Perry M. Smith & Krista Schmidt Smith Great Bend Fredrick D. Smith & Lisa Smith Leander, TX Richard D. Smith & Sondra M. Langel Wichita

Perry H. Sutherland Kansas City Carole A. Swenson Lee’s Summit, MO John A. Tacha & The Hon. Deanell Reece Tacha Malibu, CA

Russell D. Smith & Martha C. Smith Overland Park

Fenton R. Talbott & Judith Pierson Talbott Santa Fe, NM

James D. Snyder & Laurie Lane Snyder Winfield

Petra T. Tasheff & Roberta L. Patterson New York, NY

Andrew T. Spikes & Amy Blosser Spikes Lawrence

William B. Taylor & Marilyn K. Taylor Overland Park

Charles A. Spitz & Peggy Spitz Wall Township, NJ

Beth Greathouse Tedrow Garden City

Norman A. St. Laurent & Cathy A. Reinhardt Lawrence Robert T. Stephan & Marilynn J. Stephan Overland Park Larry D. Stoppel & Nancy Tade Stoppel Washington Daniel W. Storey & Angela Riffey Storey Lawrence Jay B. Strayer & Kay A. Strayer Glen Ellyn, IL

Lawrence L. Tenopir Topeka John C. Thomas & Becky VanWyhe Thomas Baldwin City Michael L. Treanor & Teresa Treanor Lawrence James A. Trower & Joyce McKoon Trower Salina

Duane W. Vann & Brenda J. Vann Kansas City Kevan A. Vick & Gail Ellena Vick Lawrence Kurt W. Vollertsen & Rebecca L. Vollertsen Oberlin Ken Wagnon & Louise Tomlinson Wagnon Wichita William J. Walsh, Jr. & Kate Mrkonic Walsh Wichita The Hon. Michael E. Ward & Lissa Leonard Ward El Dorado Brian Craig White & Winifred S. Pinet Plymouth, MI David R. Willenborg & Stacey Robisch Willenborg Lawrence Mark P. Wilson & Charlene J. Wilson Olathe Elizabeth Hartley Winetroub Prairie Village

Elizabeth L. Winetroub Fairway Jeff L. Wolfe & Barbara Blinn Wolfe Meridian, ID Walter C. Womack & Sheri Seibert Womack Leawood Thomas C. Woolwine & Jo Letta Larson Woolwine Westwood Hills Rick Worner & Lorie Walker Worner Leawood David C. Wysong & Kathryn L. Wysong Mission Hills A. Yarrozu Muskogee, OK Richard R. Yoxall & Andrea Groves Yoxall Liberal Joseph E. Zanatta & Barbara A. Zanatta Shawnee Scott A. Zerger Olathe Matt L. Zeysing East Longmeadow, MA

George Strecker & Dee Dee Strecker Benton Monty E. Strecker & Catherine R. Strecker Ellinwood A. Mark Stremel & Toni P. Stremel Manhattan Joe B. Stroup & Kala Mays Stroup Lawrence

Former Alumni Association national chair Joe Morris, b’61, and his wife, Susan, sent their three sons to KU, and they remain passionate about student recruitment.

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Board of Directors n

Mission Statement:

Chair

Ray D. Evans, b’82, g’84, Leawood n

The KU Alumni Association exists to strengthen the University of Kansas by informing, engaging and mobilizing the KU community.

Chair-Elect

Jeff Kennedy, j’81, Wichita n

Executive Committee

Jeffrey P. Briley, d’74, Overland Park Ray D. Evans, b’82, g’84, Leawood Sheri Welter Hauck, b’81, Arroyo Grande, California Jeff Kennedy, j’81, Wichita Douglas C. Miller, b’71, l’74, Mission Hills Camille Bribiesca Nyberg, c’96, g’98, Dallas, Texas Scott R. Seyfarth, b’83, Hinsdale, Illinois n

Directors to 2013

Sheri Welter Hauck, b’81, Arroyo Grande, California Jeff Kennedy, j’81, Wichita Henry Menghini, c’87, Pittsburg n

Directors to 2014

Douglas C. Miller, b’71, l’74, Mission Hills Debbie Foltz Nordling, d’79, Hugoton Camille Bribiesca Nyberg, c’96, g’98, Dallas, Texas Richard E. Putnam, c’77, l’80, Omaha, Nebraska Larry D. Stoppel, c’73, Washington n

Directors to 2015

Paul L. Carttar, c’76, Lawrence Scott R. Seyfarth, b’83, Hinsdale, Illinois Brenda Marzett Vann, c’71, g’72, Kansas City Jeff L. Wolfe, b’83, Meridian, Idaho n

Directors to 2016

James Bredfeldt, c’70, m’74, Bellevue, Washington John Jeter, c’77, m’81, Hays Shelle Hook McCoy, d’73, Topeka Lori Anderson Piening, b’92, Austin, Texas Mark Randall, j’03, Englewood, Colorado n

Directors to 2017

Donald R. Brada, c’61, m’65, Lawrence Luke B. Bobo, e’82, Ballwin, Missouri Kevin E. Carroll, assoc., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Marci K. Deuth, e’05, Washington, D.C. Gregory E. Ek, b’76, Overland Park

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Association Staff n

President

Kevin J. Corbett, c’88 n

Administration

Heather Hawkins, j’06, Executive Assistant to the President Heather Heideman, ’07, Receptionist Marcia Wilson, Office Assistant n

Alumni Center

Timothy E. Brandt, b’74, Director of Adams Alumni Center Alumni, student & Membership programs

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Michael Davis, d’84, g’91, Senior Vice President for Alumni, Student and Membership Programs Brad Eland, b’09, g’11, Assistant Director of Kansas Programs Nikki Epley, Director of Reunions and Affinity Programs Teri Harris, Director of Membership Jacey Krehbiel, d’12, Coordinator for Alumni Programs Michelle Lang, b’01, Coordinator for Kansas Programs (Kansas Honors Program) Danny Lewis, d’05, Director of Alumni Programs (National, International and Athletic events) Heath Peterson, d’04, g’09, Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Student Programs Megan Toth, d’11, Coordinator for Alumni Programs (Membership and Flying Jayhawks) Betsy Winetroub, c’05, Assistant Director of Kansas City Programs Caitlin Wise, b’11, Coordinator for Student Programs n

Communications

Lydia Benda, j’10, Communications Coordinator Steven Hill, Associate Editor, Kansas Alumni magazine

Debbi Johanning, c’98, Digital Media Content Manager David Johnston, j’94, g’06, Director of Internet Services and Marketing Chris Lazzarino, j’86, Associate Editor, Kansas Alumni magazine Jennifer Sanner, j’81, Senior Vice President for Communications and Corporate Secretary Valerie Spicher, j’94, Graphic Designer Michael Wick, c’83, Web Developer Susan Younger, f’91, Creative Director n

Development

Angela Storey, b’04, g’07, Associate Development Director n

Finance

Jodi Nachtigal, Controller Dwight Parman, Senior Vice President for Finance and Human Resources and Treasurer Karen Whipple, Accountant n

Hospitality Services

Laurie Doud, Event Coordinator Bryan Greve, Senior Vice President for Hospitality n

Legacy programs

Joy Larson Maxwell, c’03, j’03, Director of Legacy Relations n

Records

Shana Beck, Records Specialist Bill Green, Senior Vice President for Information Services Leah Kohlman, c’11, Records Specialist Julie Lowrance, Records Specialist and License Plate Administrator Linda McCaffrey, ’85, Records Specialist Helen Meseraull, d’66, Records Specialist Stefanie Shackelford, Vice President for Alumni Records



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