2018 Spring Appeal

COLLOMS CAMPUS CENTER Opportunity Awaits...Your Legacy Is Now

FROM THE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP Dr. Burkett Witt ‘14H Honorary Chair Allen Carter Co-Chair Shirley Woodcock ‘78 Co-Chair Angie Green-Griffin ‘92 Dr. Danny Hays ‘54

As co-chairs of the campaign, we are humbled by the amazing generosity that we have seen from Tennessee Wesleyan’s alumni and friends. The Proud Heritage, Strong Future campaign has been the catalyst for accomplishing the university’s strategic goals including increased student access through scholarship support, strengthening and expanding academic programs, enhancing facilities and campus grounds, and the construction of the Colloms Campus Center. But even though the finish line is in sight, we still need your help to complete the marquee project of the campaign.

The construction of the Colloms Campus Center is the most ambitious priority of the campaign, with an estimated cost of $8 million. Ranked as the number one priority by Tennessee Wesleyan’s Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students; this building will not only transform the landscape of campus, but will transform the way TWU serves students.

Simply put, this project is a game changer! The center will increase TWU’s attractiveness in an ever competitive education environment along with providing collaborative space for community engagement. The impact that this center will have will be felt for many generations to come. Therefore, we’re asking you three things:

Becky Jaquish ‘66

Leave your mark on the campus center with one of the many recognition opportunities detailed in this publication.

C. “Buddy” Liner ‘58

Consider these opportunities in addition to an ongoing gift to the TWU Annual Fund which helps us expand programs and opportunities for students.

Dr. Regenia Mayfield ’59, ‘06H Hugh Queener ‘77 Claire Tucker ‘75

Do them both before June 30!

Join us on this exciting journey so that students from our region and beyond can experience the transformational power of the Tennessee Wesleyan Family.

Larry Wallace

Your opportunity awaits… leave your legacy now.

Mintie Willson

Your friends,

STAFF MEMBERS

Allen Carter,

Shirley Woodcock,

Dr. Harley Knowles President Randy L. Nelson ‘93 V.P. for Advancement

Campaign Co-Chair Owner, Athens Insurance

Campaign Co-Chair Executive Vice President, Sweetwater Valley Oil Co.

ABOUT THE COLLOMS CAMPUS CENTER The Colloms Campus Center, named in honor of the family of The Honorable Carl Colloms, ‘64, will serve as the hub for campus-wide learning. Here, students, faculty and staff can interact with one another and shape a collective experience creating a bond that unites them. Judge Colloms’ lead gift of $2 million has accelerated this project, and his humble spirit is inspiring others to join in the effort.

Located on the corner of Green and College Streets, the 30,000-square foot building is behind Townsend Memorial Hall. The construction is scheduled to wrap up near the end of December 2018 with hopes for an earlier fall completion. This facility will serve as a central space where students, faculty and staff will have easy access to: • Activity space for small concerts, speakers, or other student engagements • Expanded campus bookstore • Mail Center • Burkett’s – a Grill/Cyber Café (Named in honor of Burkett Witt) • Space to relax, socialize or to study • Game lounge for student recreation

• The George R. Johnson Event Center (large banquet/event space) • The Mosher Center for Student Success (career services, student assessments/counseling, success coaching)

• The Jim and Anna Winer Gallery displaying student and other community art • Various meeting rooms for student organizations, faculty, staff or community meetings

Front view from Rankin Hudson Memorial

Back view from College Street

Burkett’s

Reserved by:

118 124

Ailene Chambers

FIRST FLOOR: Recognition Opportunities

In honor of Burkett Witt by Fred Edgmon and others

Reserved by:

Mintie Willson & CNB

100

Reserved by:

Athens Federal Bank

114

Reserved by:

111 110

Reserved by:

Hugh & Lynn Sharon Brown Queener

Remaining Spaces for Recognition Total Investment

Remaining Spaces for Recognition

#100 - Veranda College Street Plaze Area #111 - Game Lounge

$100,000 #110 - Game Lounge Community Room #114 - Student Organization Resource Rm $25,000 #118 - #124 - Student Life Office Suite $100,000

$150,000 $100,000 $250,000

Total Investment

Choose to leave your name on a space that will serve others for years to come. The opportunity to name your space will run out soon and it’s more attainable than you think. Pledge your gift now and pay in 1, 3, or 5 year increments or commit through your estate plans. Call us today at 423-746-5330 if you’re interested in leaving your legacy on a room naming opportunity.

Reserved by:

Reserved by:

Mark & Becky White Reserved by:

Shirley Woodcock

Athens Utilities

209 210 211

The George R. Johnson Event Center

The Mosher Center for Student Success

220

SECOND FLOOR: Recognition Opportunities

200

218 219

221

The Jim & Anna Winer Gallery

206

Remaining Spaces for Recognition Total Investment

Remaining Spaces for Recognition Total Investment

#200 - Balcony #209 - Individual Study Room #210 - Individual Study Room #211 - Individual Study Room

$75,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000

#220 - Group Tourtoring/Mtg Rm #218 - Individual Tutoring Room #219 - Individual Tutoring Room #221 - Testing/Group Mtg Rm

#206 - Alumni Room (add your name to a list of alums making this space a reality)

$10,000

$25,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000

OTHER WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR MARK Honor friends, loved ones, your graduating class, or favorite organization through one of the following recognition opportunities in the Colloms Campus Center.

4 - Landscape Garden areas

$10,000 each

Includes bronzed recognition plaque in garden area

18 - Benches Includes a brass recognition plaque attached to the bench and up to 5 lines with 20 characters per line

20 - Rocking Chairs

Includes a brass recognition plaque attached to the bench

Engraved 8”x8” Brick for front entrance

Includes 6 lines of text with 20 characters (including spaces and punctuation) per line

Engraved 4”x8” Brick for front entrance

includes 3 lines of text with 20 characters (including spaces and punctuation) per line

“We can make miracles. We can build this campus center. We can take care of these students like nobody else. We can grow this community.”

- TWU Board of Trustees Chairman and Campaign Co-Chair Allen Carter

$2,500 each $1,000 each $1,000 each $500 each

All cumulative gifts over $2,500 made during the Proud Heritage, Strong Future Campaign including your TWU Annual Fund commitment will be recognized on a permanent donor wall inside of the Colloms Campus Center.

WAYS TO GIVE There are many ways to support Tennessee Wesleyan University. Whether you choose an outright cash gift or graciously include the college in your estate plans, your gift will make a lasting positive impact in the lives of students, faculty and staff. Here are a few ways that you may want to consider to maximize your personal objectives while providing excellent tax benefits and in some cases, a life income to you or another designee: • Real Estate • Life Insurance Policies • Life Income Plans • Appreciated Securities • Bequest (including charitable • (including closely held • Testamentary Trust remainder trust and • stock and mutual funds) • Personal Property charitable gift annuities) • Retirement Plans • Corporate Matching Gifts • Charitable Lead Trusts • Please contact the Advancement office if you have any questions at (423) 746-5330.

Please detach this page and return it in the enclosed envelope.

Name: _________________________ Class Year: _____ Phone: ___________ Email: Address: _____________________________________ City: _____________ ST: ________ Zip QTY

RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY

AMOUNT

TWU Annual Fund – Enter amount Engraved 4x8 Brick (3 lines of text)

$ 500

Engraved 8x8 Brick (6 lines of text)

$ 1,000

Rocking Chair with Plaque (3 lines of text)

$ 1,000

Benches with Plaque (5 lines of text) Landscape Garden area I/We want to support this project with no recognition- Enter amount

$ 2,500 $ 10,000

TOTAL CONTACT ME ABOUT: A room naming opportunity Making a non-cash gift (i.e. Stock, Real Estate) Including TWU in my will

TOTAL PAYMENT METHOD One time gift of $ _________ enclosed.

I/We pledge a total of $ _________ of which $ _________ is enclosed. I plan to pay the remaining amount as follows (pledge payment may be spread over a 5 year period): ( ) $ _________ Monthly for ___ # Months

( ) $ _______ Annually for _____ years

Starting Date: ____________________ Signature: ___________________________________________ Please print how you would like the recognition inscription to appear using the number of lines allowed for each recognition opportunity. Enter one character per block (spaces and punctuation counts as a character) Line 1: Line 2: Line 3: Line 4: Line 5: Line 6:

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NOTE: For multiple recognition opportunities, simply enclose a note with this form with the requested inscription.

Office of Advancement 204 E. College Street Athens, TN 37303 tnwesleyan.edu

Check out our live construction video through the link on our website homepage.

The Mosher Center for Student Success

The George R. Johnson Event Center

Burkett’s Rendering

Game Room Rendering