Faces of Philanthropy - UMaine
Announces Million Dollar Gift at Stillwater Society Dinner Where
Four Distinguished Alumni Couples Were Recognized for Their
Philanthropy To Their Alma Mater
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Stillwater Society honorees Dick and Anne Collins
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ORONO - The University of Maine announced a
million dollar gift on Friday, June 15, at its annual recognition
dinner for top philanthropic donors. The Stillwater Society
Dinner, held at Buchanan Alumni House, also featured the
recognition of four distinguished alumni couples for their
dedication and long-term support of their alma mater.
President Robert Kennedy announced the new $1
million gift from UMaine alums H. Allen (Class of 1954) and Sally
(Class of 1955) Carroll Fernald of Camden, co-chairs of Campaign
Maine, UMaine's largest-ever private fundraising campaign. The
Fernalds' gift, which will support the arts and academics at
UMaine, brings the campaign total to over $60 million in just two
years. UMaine's goal is to raise $150 million by 2011.
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Sally and Tom Savage
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"(Allen and Sally's) long-term generosity has
positively affected this university for many years, and their
great accomplishments -- and the way they live their lives -- have
brought honor to their alma mater," Kennedy said.
"Sally and I first met at the University of
Maine and all three of our children have UMaine degrees, so it is
a place that means a great deal to us," says Allen Fernald. "Like
so many of our friends and countless others we have encountered in
our personal and professional lives, we know this wonderful
university helped put us on a path to a successful and rewarding
life. We continue to gain great satisfaction from watching UMaine
grow and adapt to meet the needs of its students and our state and
we are pleased to participate in helping the university's leaders
chart the course for UMaine's future."
The alumni couples receiving UMaine's
prestigious Stillwater Society Presidential Awards were:
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Richard (UMaine Class of 1959) and Anne
(Class of 1961) Collins of Key Largo, Fla.
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William and Betsy (Class of 1955) Leitch of
Newtonville, Mass.
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Philip (Class of 1964) and Susan (Class of
1964) Morse of Glens Falls, N.Y.
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Thomas (Class of 1968) and Sally Savage of
Key Largo, Fla.
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Phil and Susan Morse
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"Each of these individuals represents what is
best about our university, each has made a personal commitment to
its greatness," said UMaine President Robert Kennedy in announcing
the awards before an audience of 225. The Fernalds received
Stillwater Society Presidential Awards in 2005.
The Stillwater Society was created in 2000 to
recognize people who have made significant financial contributions
to UMaine. Currently there are 525 individuals in the society,
including 21 new members inducted Friday evening.
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William and Betsy Leitch |
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