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ALUMNI REUNION 2022
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WE Challenge YOU!
by Jim Voorhies ’72
The Class of 1972 celebrated their 50th reunion in 2022. Well before this year’s Alumni Weekend, we started a fund-raising challenge strictly for alums in our class. We had three goals:
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• raise $30,000.
• have a high participation rate.
• set an example for future 50th reunion classes. We met our first two goals. We raised $110,000 and had almost a 20% participation rate.
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Now, we’re hoping to achieve our third goal with your help!
We had great support from the Office of Advancement. The process was smooth and easy. But it really needs a sponsor, and a leader and then your classmates will join in as ours did. Interested in stepping forward? Contact the Office of College Advancement at collegeadvancement@paulsmiths.edu. Even if your 50th reunion is a few years away, thinking about this and planning early can help. You may also contact me at jjvoorhies2@gmail.com.
GO SMITTIES!!!