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Winter Leadership Council Meeting February 25, 2012
Winter Leadership
Council Meeting February 25, 2012
Welcome
Porter S. Garner III ’79
President and CEO
Invocation
Michael McVey ’12
Corps of Cadets Chaplain
Pledge of
Allegiance John Thomas ’59
Class Agent Emeritus
Association
Greetings Porter S. Garner III ’79
President and CEO
Anand Narayanan ’11
Lt. Col. David Cabrera ’92
Chris Hsiao ’10
Chris Hsiao ’10
Summer Leadership
Conference
• June 23-24, 2012
• Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
• Club and Constituent Network Officers
• Class Agents and Volunteers
• Area and National Representatives
• And More!
Now available in print and
digital format!
2012 Distinguished Alumni
• Seven Medal of Honor Recipients
– Sergeant George D. Keathley ’37
– Major Horace S. Carswell, Jr. ’38
– Lieutenant Eli L. Whiteley ’41
– Lieutenant Turney W. Leonard ’42
– Sergeant William G. Harrell ’43
– Lieutenant Lloyd H. Hughes ’43
– Lieutenant Thomas W. Fowler ’43
2012 Distinguished Alumni
• Dr. Robert V. Walker ’45
• Don Adam ’57
• Bob J. Surovik ’58
• Tommie E. Lohman ’59
• One more awaits surprise announcement
2012 Outstanding
International Alumnus
Dr. Rafael Ledesma ’68, Dominican Republic
Introduction of 2012
Chair of the Board Porter S. Garner III ’79
President and CEO
Chair’s Remarks
Otway Denny ’71
2012 Chair of the Board
Approval of
Minutes Otway Denny ’71
2012 Chair of the Board
Texas A&M
Foundation Report Dr. Ed Davis ’67
President, Texas A&M Foundation
The Association of
Former Students
Report Otway Denny ’71
2012 Chair of the Board
Finance Report
Kathleen Gibson ’81
Chair of the Finance Committee
Budget to Actual
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Revenues Expenses
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2011 Budget
2011 Actual
Operating Revenues
$12,139,287
Annual Fund 61%
Program revenue 18%
Royalties 11%
Investments 9% Other
1%
Expenses
$12,054,590
General & Administrative
26%
Fundraising 13%
University Direct Support
28%
University Indirect Support
11%
Former Student Support
22%
Student & University Impact: $4,623,955
Former Student Impact: 2,786,334
Total Impact $7,410,289
Your Association Dollars at Work
2011 Summary of Impact
Total Net Assets
$81,508,473
Operating and Building Funds
31%
Student Loan Funds
5%
Trust Funds 64%
Resources
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Fundraising Report
Bo Bradbury ’89
Chair of the Fundraising Committee
2011 Annual Fund Statistics
2010 2011
Goal: $6,350,000 $6,800,000
Raised: 6,780,778 $7,490,858
Total Donors: 39,717 47,228
Average Gift: $170.73 $158.61
Cost to Raise a Dollar: $.189 $.208
Dollars by Decade
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1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
Endowed Century Club
2011
• 703 total funds $14,316,475
• New funds 2011: 42 $ 962,500
(38 in 2010)
• Contribution to 2011 Annual Fund $ 578,653
Aggie Ring Scholarships
and Other Major Gifts
• 11 Aggie Ring Scholarships $139,993*
*Does not include 5 planned gifts
• New Aggie Ring Scholarships in 2011: 2
• 2011 Memorial & Other Major Gifts $264,945
Renewing Our Promise
Building Campaign
• Gifts and pledges: $16,832,611
• 128 total donors (includes 5 A&M Clubs)
• 8 new donors in 2011
Beneficiary Report
Josh Garcia ’13
Student Leader
You Make A Difference!
• 2012 Annual Fund Goal = $7.1 Million
• Your continued gifts will ensure future support for:
– Scholarships
– Academic Programs
– Traditions and Student Activities
– Student, Faculty and Staff Recognition
Texas A&M
University System
Report John Sharp ’72
Chancellor of The Texas A&M
University System
Texas A&M
University Report Dr. R. Bowen Loftin ’71
President of Texas A&M University
Corps of Cadets
Report Col. Sam Hawes ’81
Assistant Commandant for Recruiting
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
The Association of Former Students Spring 2012
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
Purpose of the Corps
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The Corps of Cadets develops well-educated leaders of character who embody the values of Honor, Integrity,
Discipline and Selfless Service, who are highly sought-after and prepared for the global challenges of the 21st Century.
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
1. Academic Excellence
2. Recruiting and Retention
3. Diversity
My Priorities For The Corps of Cadets
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Commandant’s Priorities
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
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The Corps of Cadets of Today
• 87 cadets posted a 4.0 and 831 posted above a 3.0 in Fall 2011
• Leadership Development Program
• 5 Yell Leaders are members of the Corps of Cadets
• 25 of 49 students named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities at Texas A&M this year are cadets
• Corps involvement in all aspects of student activities, including Student Government, Traditions Council, OPAS, MCS, SCONA and Town Hall
• Corps involvement in many community service activities, including March to the Brazos, The Big Event, Ramp Romp, Adopt a School, Ranger Run, Warrior Weekend and the Brazos Valley Food Drive
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
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Why the Corps of Cadets?
Seven Medal of Honor Recipients 1939 National Championship
Football Team
John David Crowe ’58
Heisman Trophy Recipient
General Earl Rudder ’36
Point-Du-Hoc Commanding
Officer and Former Texas
A&M President
Dr. Red Duke ’50
Trauma Surgeon and
Well-Known Medical
Television Host
Henry Cisneros ’68
Former Mayor of San
Antonio and 10th Secretary
of Housing and Urban
Development
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
During WWII, 20,000 cadets
served in combat
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Why the Corps of Cadets?
The Ross Volunteers
Oldest Student Organization in Texas
Rick Perry ’72
47th and Longest Serving
Governor of Texas
Bill Flores ’76
Congressman,
U.S. House of Representatives
Greg Hall ’82
Chilean Miner Rescue
“Plan B Architect”
Emmanual Guillory ’06
Legislative Assistant
for Congressman
Joe Barton
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
• 1205 SAT Average; 187 fish with 1300 or better SAT
• 119 Women
• 122 cadets from 35 States + Texas; 16 International Students
Recruiting Update – Class of 2015
874 fish!
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• 35 TAMU students + 63 Transfer students + 35 from TAMUG
• 2 Varsity Athletes
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
• Activated two Units, SQ-1 and
F-1
• Block for Arkansas Football
Game on 1 Oct 11
Fall 2011 Highlights
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• Corps Review/Rally to the
Guidons for Baylor Game
on 15 Oct 11
• Corps Block T During Half-
Time of Kansas Game on
19 Nov 11
HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
• 9-18 March : International Trip / Philippines / Spring Break
• 30 March – 1 April : Parents Weekend
• 14 April : Corps Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
• 21 April : Aggie Muster / MSC Dedication
• 27 April : FDT / RV / PMC / Aggie Band participate in Battle of Flowers, San Antonio
• 28 April : March to the Brazos
• 5 May : Final Review
• 11-12 May : Graduation / Commissioning
• 19-29 May : International Trip – Korea
• 15-25 Aug : FOW
• 15 Sept : Corps Trip to Dallas
Future Activities / Events
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HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
• 2012 Corps International Excursions:
• Qatar – January 2012
• Philippines – March 2012
• Korea – May 2012
Corps Cultural Exchange:
Fall 2011 inaugural Cultural Exchange Program with Helmut Schmidt University (HSU), Germany
International Programs
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HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
• Renovation of Dorm 8 - Sgt. Harrell Hall
• Construction of “LLC“ - Leadership Learning Center
• Renovation of Dorm 6 - Lacy Hall
• Additional Dorm Renovations - FY 13, 14, 15, 16 - TAMU Capital Plan
• Aggie Band Hall / Drill Field Design Phase
- Moody • Nolan, Inc.
• Creation of a Quad Master Plan - A comprehensive planning tool for the development of facilities required to support the premier student leadership and character development organization of choice for the state and nation.
Where we are today - Selection of Design Firm – Utilized A&M System FP&C
Identified BGK - Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects, Inc.
Media Deliverables - 6 Month Timeline
Quad Development Update
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HONOR … INTEGRITY … SELFLESS SERVICE … DISCIPLINE
The Association of Former Students Spring 2012
Other Business Otway Denny ’71
2012 Chair of the Board
Chair’s Closing
Remarks Otway Denny ’71
2012 Chair of the Board
The Spirit of
Aggieland
Former Yell Leaders
Spirit of Aggieland
Winter Leadership
Council Meeting February 25, 2012
Winter Leadership
Council Meeting February 25, 2012
