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A World-Class Association Which Values All Alumni

During the past year, your board and staff moved closer to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAA's vision, which is to be a world-class association which values all alumni as stakeholders. For example:

* Career services were launched with the goal of genuine, meaningful service to members of all ages.

* An alumni summer camp for families and individuals took steps closer to realization.

* Dr. and Mrs. Gerberding's 16-year service to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ were recognized through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAA events and an association contribution to endowments in their names.

* Partner clubs--academic, geographic and special interest--became stronger and more involved.

* A multicultural alumni partnership club was established.

* Meaningful dialogue and working relationships were established with alumni groups representing four Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professional schools.

* Events from Miami to Hong Kong were meaningful and well attended.

* Legislative support for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ moved to a higher level.

* Columns magazine reached a new high in excellence and recognition.

* Marketing concepts were launched which will pay dividends for years to come.

* Finances were in solid shape. A combination of operating profits, bequests and special income has added $270,000 to our future ability to serve members. Also, zero-based budgeting is contributing significantly to our focus on priorities.

I am deeply grateful to scores of Huskies who helped make all this possible and consider it an incredible honor to have served as your president.

Donald B. Kraft, '48
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alumni Association President, 1994-95

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