Dear Friends,
With the help and support of alumni and friends, the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation has moved mountains in their first full year since the Waldorf acquisition. Here is a recap of some of the Foundation’s accomplishments this past year:
- Twelve new scholarships (combination of annual and endowed) have been established, affording more students the opportunity to experience Waldorf.
- A new association of congregations has been formed to maintain the tradition of Waldorf and their ties to congregations. Support from the churches will benefit students involved in the campus ministry program at Waldorf.
- Interested pastors and delegates from congregations have met twice on campus since the acquisition.
- A part-time campus ministry coordinator has been hired to assist with chapel, oversee ongoing campus ministry activities and plan the mission trip. There is currently a campus ministry opportunity offered for students, faculty and staff every day, Monday through Friday.
- The Waldorf Magazine has been revived to keep alumni informed of campus, alumni and college news. The Magazine is now a collaborative effort between the Foundation and the College.
- The Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation website has gone live, allowing you to learn more about the Foundation and to offer you a convenient way to give a donation online. The Foundation’s website is www.waldorffoundation.org.
- Alumni class news has been added to class blogs found on the Foundation website to keep you and your classmates informed. Please continue to send your news to alumni@waldorf.edu.
- Three additional Foundation Board members were added to offer even more expertise and guidance regarding decisions that affect the future of the Foundation.
- Application has been made with the ELCA national office to form a new independent partnership with the Foundation. We are awaiting their response.
- Foundation staff met with members of the LCMC National Board of Directors to update them on the status of Waldorf, the Foundation, and the Association of Congregations.
- The Waldorf Society Dinner has continued in an effort to recognize and thank our donors.
- Homecoming and area alumni gatherings have continued with events held in Minneapolis, Seattle, Clear Lake and Des Moines.
As you can see, it’s been a very busy year. Thank you for your help in making our work possible. We look forward to this next year with great hope and expectation.
Sincerely,
Raymond M. Beebe
Chair, Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation
Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary
Winnebago Industries, Inc.