The Charles Lewis Beach Society
Your Legacy for UConn
The Charles Lewis Beach Society is the namesake of Charles Lewis Beach,
a man of foresight and good works whose concern and love for the University
of Connecticut and its students extended far beyond his lifetime. In so
honoring him, we recognize those who similarly make provisions in their
wills and other estate and planned gifts to The University of Connecticut
Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of the University.
President Beach is remembered in part for his role as teacher and leader
of what was, in 1908, the young Connecticut Agricultural College. Through
his will, he also provided support for student enrichment and for the institution
that was to grow into the University. Today, the Louise Crombie Beach Memorial
Collection of Art and the Louise Crombie Beach Memorial Foundation, made
possible through lifetime and planned gifts by President Beach, continue
to enrich the lives of students and the University community alike.
The 21st Annual Beach Society Luncheon
More than 80 attendees celebrated the contributions of planned
giving and learned how far UConn has come, and the exciting development
plans for the future, when the Charles Lewis Beach Society held its 21st
annual luncheon in Storrs on June 14, 2007.
The keynote speaker for the event was M. Dolan Evanovich, Vice
Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Connecticut. Evanovich
has played key leadership roles as UConn has transformed into a nationally
ranked and highly respected academic institution. His presentation focused
on three primary areas: the ability of the University to attract and retain
today's students, how UCONN 2000 and 21st Century UConn have dramatically
changed the University, and, lastly, the future plans for the new Storrs
Center project.
“Dolan's presentation showed all of us how alumni support of the University
can have a great impact on our ability to attract talented students through
scholarships and fellowships,” says Hal C. Reed, J.D., CFRE, assistant
vice president for planned giving at The University of Connecticut Foundation,
Inc. "Especially for those attendees who hadn't been to the campus
in a long time, his tour of the changes that have occurred was eye-opening."
Beach Society members attending the luncheon were recognized for
their generous contributions to the university community, and more than
40 new members were welcomed as well. The Society honors those who provide
for the University through their wills and other planned gifts, including
life insurance, charitable gift annuities and other methods, regardless
of the size of the donation. Building upon nearly 80 years of planned giving
at the University, the Society members’ contributions have helped
to fund scholarships, professorships and academic programs.
Membership in the Charles Lewis Beach Society
If you are interested in more about the Charles Lewis Beach Society,
or would like to join, please click
here to receive information or indicate
your desire to establish a planned gift to The University of Connecticut
Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of the University and any program or purpose
of your choice, or contact:
Hal C. Reed, JD, CFRE
Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving
The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.
Storrs, CT 06269-3206
Telephone: 860.486.6135
Toll-free: 800.269.9965, Extension 6135
Facsimile: 860.486.1615
E-Mail: hreed@foundation.uconn.edu
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