Eric reported that the alumni portion of the Vision 2000 campaign is getting ready to kick-off with approximately 4,400 letters scheduled to be mailed in the very near future. He indicated that the source of names had been supplied by the alumni office and included the entire alumni database. He indicated that in the other campaigns, the friends portion is approximately 33 percent to its goal, the faculty and staff portion is 75 to 80 percent complete, and the foundations portion is just beginning. A number of foundations have been identified and will be contact over the next few months. Eric then gave the following responses to questions.
Most pledges are for three years, but five-year pledges are also being accepted.
In addition to mail-outs, people have been designated to contact various individuals and groups. Alumni member, Jack Torbert, has agreed to serve as chair for the alumni portion of the campaign. Meat was also sold to the Goodwell Lions' Club and to the Panhandle State Foundation for banquets. He then indicated that Jay Lark has a promise of one beef for next year, that Boise City Feed Yard has pledged a beef for every year, and that Sunbelt Feeders has indicated a willingness to provide a beef on an ongoing basis. Following discussion, a motion was made by A. B. Steen and seconded by Lucille Cavis that plaques be purchased for donors and that they be honored each year at the spring reunion and banquet.