Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009 - (Page 42)

Alumni Council Corner alumni council corner | Hor ace Mann alUMni JoUrnal Greetings from the alumni council: The Horace Mann School alumni council has just begun an exciting new year of events and activities, that will build on the momentum of the 2008-2009 school year, when alumni council events brought together hundreds of alumni from across the generations, allowing them to reconnect with each other and with HM. Without a doubt, the highlight of the alumni council’s year since the last issue of this magazine was the Seventh annual alumni association benefit. This event, a casino night, was held on June 3rd at 26 + Helen Mills Theater. over 150 alumni and guests chatted with old friends and new, enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, and gambled away their play money at blackjack, craps, roulette, and Texas Hold ‘em poker. Guests won and bid for many exciting prizes from the worlds of fashion, sports, and fine dining, along with several personalized prizes provided by alumni. The benefit raised nearly $45,000 for the lynn and lizzie Koch ’05 endowed Student assistance Sunshine Fund, a record-breaking amount. i am very grateful for the support of many gracious alumni, which enabled us to make this record-breaking donation even in the midst of the most challenging fundraising climate in years. The fund provides financial assistance to Upper Division students so that they can take part in extracurricular school activities such as athletic teams, class and club trips, and the senior prom. Without our support, many students would be unable to participate in the activities that make the Horace Mann experience the great one we all remember. This year’s benefit was co-chaired by Samantha Kleier Forbes ’90, Sabrina Kleier Morgenstern ’94, Suzanne Sloan ’77, and Daniel Turkewitz ’91, with louise elton ’80 and cortnee Glasser ’92 serving as prize chairs. This year's alumni council events kick off with Homecoming on october 24. other major events this year will include a gala dinner to honor the recipient of the Horace Mann alumni council award for Distinguished achievement and our eighth annual benefit. We will also continue our partnership with HM’s Women’s issues club, continue to expand our community service activities, and sponsor speakers and activities designed to appeal to a broad range of alumni. The alumni council exists to bring you closer to the School we all love, and i hope you will join us in planning these events, and as a guest. if you would like to become more involved with Horace Mann, or have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at justin_lerer@ horacemann.org. i look forward to seeing you or hearing from you soon! There are also many other opportunities to become involved with Horace Mann. These include: cLass aGent Horace Mann relies on a strong network of graduate volunteers or class agents to act as liaisons between their classmates and the School. in this capacity, class agents act as both “friendraisers” and fundraisers. as friendraisers, class agents encourage their classmates to stay involved with Horace Mann, attend reunions, Homecoming, or other campus activities that reflect the vitality of the School. class agents are also responsible for fundraising within their class. This includes participating in the yearly annual Fund campaign and in capital campaigns when they are in effect. alumni support of the annual Fund is critical to the strength and growth of Horace Mann. it has been shown that classes with active class agents have the best reunions, raise the most money for the School, and are, as a class, the best connected to their alma mater. class agents are supported by the alumni and Development office of the School. cLass correspondent class correspondents are also friendraisers and, as such, act as a conduit of information about their classmates to HM, keeping the school abreast of interesting news for Horace Mann Magazine, and of alum marriages, births, career changes, and more. The class correspondent may also help to reconnect two classmates who may have fallen out of touch, or help the School to find a “lost” alum. Several class correspondents make use of the internet to report class news to their classmates as well as to the “class notes” section of this magazine. suMMer JoB/internsHip provider The Horace Mann School alumni House Summer Job/internship program depends on the interest and willingness of Horace Mann alumni and parents to offer our graduating seniors and college-age alumni opportunities to intern or work in their places of employment or businesses during the summer months. Students are increasingly interested in finding opportunities that will contribute to their education and further their understanding of possible careers or professions. in turn, you will benefit from the talents of a Horace Mann alum, capable of making real contributions to your place of work. Justin Lerer ’95 Alumni Council President 42 Horace Mann Magazine Fall 2009

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009

Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009
Contents
Letters
Greetings from the Head of School
Greetings from the Director of Development
Enter Laughing: the Humor of Horace Mann School
News of the School
Alumni Council Corner
Bookshelf
Class Notes
Memorials
Philanthropy and You

Horace Mann Magazine - Fall 2009