Inspire, Spring 2002

My Resume How Many Pizzas Does it Take … Alums Calling “ 911 ” The economy-related events and downsizing of many organizations since the 9-11 terrorist attack have caused many of our alumni to call and ask for help with contacts, resumes, and general advice on career opportunities. If you are experiencing an employm nt emergency, we are here to help. Make us your “911” call. Simply call us or e-mail or fax a rough draft of your resume to get connected. The career services staff is waiting to assist you. Direct inquiries to Noella Fisher Kleis ’99, Alison Reemtsma ’02, Jeff Reep ’79, or Lew Gibbs. Office of Career Services 937-766-7868 FAX 937-766-7876 career@cedarville.edu www.cedarville.edu/dept/cpp Ever notice the advertisement in the Inspire stating, “For the Cost of A Medium Pizza and A Liter of Soda you can become a member of the Torch Club?” Ring any bells? Last October, did you receive a mailer asking how you were planning to celebrate National Pizza Month? Do you think we like pizza or what? It is a part of Americana. And it is a part of the Cedarville culture. How much pizza do you think you might have consumed while at Cedarville? Ordering in or going out for pizza was part of getting together and living the college life. Anyhow, we figured there was no better language for framing the Cedarville Annual Fund than pizza language. What is the challenge? The Annual Fund bridges the gap between what our students pay and what it truly costs Cedarville to provide their education. For this year, the gap stands at $1.5 million or $530 for each of our 2,943 students. Sticking with the pizza theme, we can say the average cost of a pizza is approximately $10. If that is the case, the gap equals the price of purchasing 155,000 pizzas! In past years, our alumni have covered about 20,000 pizzas’ worth of the gap. So how are we doing? As of March 5, 2002, the gracious giving of friends and alumni has paid for the equivalent of 62,506 pizzas. If 62,506 pizzas have been covered, that means we need to pay for 92,494 more by June 30, 2002. We’ve completed part of our goal, but we still have a distance to go before the need is met. How can I help? There are several options we have available: 1. Become involved in one of our giving clubs. Torch Club $100+ per year Charter Society $500+ per year President’s Associates $1,000+ per year Chairman’s Council $5,000+ per year 2. Give a gift online or mail one directly to us. 3. Take advantage of matching gifts. You can contact your human resources department or visit our Web site to see if your employer matches gifts. Last year, Cedarville received more than $100,000 in matching gifts. For more information, please call 1-800-766-1115 or visit www.cedarville.edu and click on “Financial Partners.” Annual Fund Office Contact Jeff Brock ’84 brockj@cedarville.edu Visit Cedarville this Summer and Enjoy a Day at Kings Island More than 1,000 students and leaders from churches across the Midwest will be on campus for four exciting Summer Preview weekends this summer: June 20-22, July 4-6, July 11-13, and August 1-3. For just $45 per person, your church youth group will enjoy fun and games on campus, a praise and challenge time, pizza party, breakfast on Friday and Saturday mornings, two nights in the residence halls, AND a full day at Kings Island. Additional information can be found at www.cedarville.edu/summerpreviews. And don’t forget these exciting spring events: Junior Jam – April 20 www.cedarville.edu/juniorjam This one-day event for 3rd-6th grade students is filled with interactive fun, games, and spiritual challenge. Through this year’s theme of “Faith Factor: Take it to the Extreme,” students will learn the importance of truth and faith in conquering fear. CedarMania – May 10-11 www.cedarville.edu/cedarmania The theme for this year’s all-night event for junior high students is “Virtual Reality: Are You Living an Illusion?” Dr. Scott Dixon ’84 is the featured speaker. The night includes music, drama, games, and activities. External Relations 1-877-CEDARVILLE events@cedarville.edu Age when you make the gift Age when you start the income Rate of your fixed annual income 55 65 11.5% 45 70 28.2% 30 60 32.4% Giving Can Increase Your Retirement Income Cedarville University’s Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity (FDGA) presents an exciting way for alumni to help their alma mater and create secure retirement income. A FDGA is simply a contract that you make with the University. In exchange for your gift today, Cedarville will pay you fixed income in the future. You choose when the income begins, and it lasts throughout your lifetime. In addition, the payments are backed by all of the University’s assets. Therefore, the FDGA supplies income you can count on. This gift plan works especially well if you are between the ages of 25 and 55. Your fixed payout rate is affected by the income deferral period you choose (the period of time between your gift date and your income start date). As shown below, the longer you defer income, the higher your payout rate will be . . . The FDGA also provides income tax relief. Although your income from Cedarville begins later, you receive an immediate income tax deduction, typically 45 to 65 percent of the amount of your gift. Please contact Dave Bartlett or Kim Longo for more information. Office of Gift Planning 1-800-766-1115 www.cedarville.edu/dept/plg