Emerson Society Committee Recruits New Members
13 November 2020 Emerson Society Committee Recruits New Members
The Emerson Society is a key component of the Colleges annual fundraising efforts, with members making HWS a priority in their philanthropy by giving $2,000 or more per year. This spring, committee members of the society were preparing for a new member drive and then the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Committee co-chairs Anne Standish 86, P14, P16 and Peter Standish Jr. 83, P14, P16 are thrilled that the membership drive is back on track this fall. While the preparations we made in March to connect with alums, parents and friends had to be put on pause, in October alone we reached out to more than 90 potential donors, says Anne, noting that the committee will connect with another group in March. The fund year runs from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021.
The Emerson Society was established by the HWS Board of Trustees in 1978 as a way to encourage others to follow the example of the deeply devoted and generous William M. Emerson. Past president of the Auburn, N.Y. womens shoe firm Dunn and McCarthy, he was a longtime member of the Boards Executive Council, served for 10 years as chair of key HWS Board committees and contributed generously to the Colleges each year.
We are deeply grateful to all of our Emerson Society donors, and especially to the membership committee for their continued leadership and passionate dedication to the Colleges, says Vice President for Advancement Bob OConnor P21, P23. Recruiting new members will allow us to continue to secure important resources to help our students succeed.
Along with the Standishes, members of the Emerson Society Committee include Gregory Brown 91, Edward 86 and Robin Savits Cooper 87, P16, Eleanor and Glenn Dorr P23, Lynne Friedlander 80, P10, Nancy Nowak Rutherford 71, Elaine Bruno Vukelic 91 and Peter Wasserman 87, P17, P20.
To become a member of the Emerson Society or for more information, contact Director, Emerson Society Program, Annual Giving Ruth Benedict GP22 at 315-781-3779 or benedict@hws.eduor click the button below.