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Lucio and Joan Noto P ’97 Commit $1.2 Million to The Gunnery
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oan and Lucio Noto P ’97, long time Gunnery supporters, have announced their commitment of over one million dollars to the endowment, the athletic fields and the College Counseling Office. Their gift also includes a leadership level contribution to The Gunnery Fund. “I love the school,” said Joan. “The Gunnery did a great job for my daughter, Ali ’97. Giving this gift is a way of saying thank you for helping to make her the woman that she is. They gave her the attention she needed. She was on the honor roll for three years. She was tri-captain her senior year. She did very well academically, went on to Franklin and Marshall, and has become very independent and successful. This school takes a child and allows that child to grow in every way possible.” In addition to her generous monetary contributions, Joan has served as a trustee since 1996, beginning when Ali was a student. She has assumed many leadership roles since then as the Vice Chair of the Board and one of three Co-Chairmen for the Campaign for The Gunnery. During her tenure, she has served on the Admissions, Marketing, Educational Policy, Advancement, and Buildings and Grounds Committees. “From the moment I met Joan, I knew that she should be on The Gunnery’s Board of Trustees,” said Susan G. Graham H ’12. “She impressed me not only as an intelligent and articulate woman who had embraced her children’s educational experiences but also as a dedicated parent who understood the power of leadership through partnership. I’m thrilled that Joan agreed and profoundly grateful for her many extraordinary contributions throughout my tenure as Head of School at The Gunnery.”
Joan, a graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart and Manhattanville College, was an elementary school teacher and recognizes the importance of educators. “Without your faculty, you have no school,” she said. “Without a great faculty, the school will not fulfill its mission and help the students be the best they can be. We have a very dedicated faculty at The Gunnery—the majority stay for a long time. They are essential to the Gunnery experience. The kids come away with very good friendships with the faculty.” Joan lived abroad for many years with Lu, the former CoChairman of ExxonMobile Corporation. The Notos and their five children, Renee, Wendy, Lawrence, Andree, and Ali lived in Italy, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
Important Notice for Donor Consideration
> IMPLICATIONS
Economic Growth & Tax Relief Act (EGTRA) or often referred to as the ‘Bush Era Tax Cuts’ is set to expire on December 31, 2012
The gift and estate tax credit amount, currently at $5.12 million,
The capital gains and dividend tax rate will increase on assets held longer than one year. will go back to $1 million.
NOTE: We hope the goal of all Gunnery contributors is the genuine philanthropic support the school. Whatever the motivation, it is important for us to inform, not advise, our community on issues and events which may impact its giving. It is important to consult with one’s advisor prior to making a gift.