About the Friends
Executive Committee Friends Board 2008-2009
President
Kathy Sheehan
President - Elect
Pat Headrick
Past President
Pat Dunn
Vice President
Joan Fosnight
Treasurer
Marge McDonough
Corresponding Secretary
Gerri Schultz
Recording Secretary
Julie Holloway
General Board Members
Amy Daniels, Brenda David, Kathy Kuhn
Service
Last year, the Friends contributed more than 11,000 hours of service to the Medical College and its affiliates. Here is a list of some of opportunities to become involved:
- Board of Directors
- Committee Chair or member
- Volunteer in the Friends' Cafe
Fundraising Activities
Dedicated fundraising efforts make it possible to support our service to the Medical College. Profits from the Friends' Cafe is the main source of income to support our endeavors. The Cafe is managed and staffed by volunteers.
- Endowment Campaign
- Friends Gala
- Market Days
- Holiday Bake Sale
- Nut/Candy Sales
- Brownie Sales
- Other fundraising events
Support Activities
The magnitude and diversity of Friends' support reflects the varied interests and talents of our organization's membership. In 2007-08, the Friends of the Medical College provided the following support:
1. Increased the Friends' Endowed Scholarship Fund to more than $536,800.
2. Awarded two $10,000 Scholarships for Academic Excellence.
3. Provided $6,000 in Student Travel Awards enabling College representation at national meetings.
4. Supported Summer Research Fellowships with $8,000.
5. Presented a $1,000 Outstanding Dissertation Award and a $500 Second Place Award.
6. Sponsored Service Awards of $1,000 to graduating students.
7. Supported the Student Representative Travel Fund with $2,000.
8. Hosted a Student Luncheon.