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2009-10 Alumni/ae Board
President:
Wendy Hulsebus '90
Douglas Asquith '06
Timothy Backous, OSB
Emily Bergen '08
Brenda Brown
Kip Christianson '09
Peter Dwyer '69
John S. Dwyer '07
Beth Flynn '05
Kenneth Gutzwiller '56
Abbot John Klassen, OSB, '67
Soren Lagaard '05
Marin A. Lagaard '06
Bob Mahowald '95
Rich Mies '76
Pete Mullin '04 Meghan Murphy '09
Joe Ostendorf '99
Henry Padgett '69
Tony Randall '84
Tyler Stone '08
Marty Stone '78
Donn Thurk '56
Morgan Zirbes Novak '07 |
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Alumni/ae Association
Strategic Plan
If you would like to be involved in the following areas, please e-mail the Alumni/ae Board Member who is heading up the effort and who will report back to the board for the group.
Branding Work Group By 2011, three times as many alumni/ae as now can tell us what the Board is/does and the Alumni/ae Board's profile is as high as the Board of Regent's. Contact: Wendy Hulsebus '90
Technology Work Group By 2011, we will use state of the art, consistent, user-friendly tools to communicate with alumni/ae to ensure a deep sense of community. Contact: Bob Mahowald '95
Prep Life Work Group By 2011, Prep Life will be a must-read, award-winning, high quality publication that highlights both current and past students and news. Contact: Ken Gutzwiller '56
Events Work Group By 2011, there will be a 100% increase in attendance of Alumni/ae Board Events. Contact: Tony Randall '84
Faculty/Staff Work Group By 2011, through valuable mutual experience/resource utilization, we will double the number of faculty & staff involved in alumni/ae events. Contact: Chris Schellinger '87 |
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Brenda Brown, Director of Advancement  |
Since the two years that I arrived at Prep, one of my goals has been to help Prep alums connect with each other. With over 3,000 incredibly bright, talented and caring Prep alums located throughout the world - it would be a valuable benefit to Prep alums to be able to tap into that amazing community.
I'm proud to announce that we are very close to launching that reality through PAN - the Prep Alumni Network. In the next month, our alums will receive login information to access the new Prep Alumni Online Community- PAN. This new online alumni directory will enable alums to search for other Preps via name, class year, profession and location. If you are looking for other alumni in your area or just looking for a Prep dentist in Detroit, you can now do that! Of course, you will be able to set your privacy settings- only allowing others to see what you want them to see. PAN will also connect with your Facebook account or if you do not use Facebook-- just access PAN on Prep's website, www.sjprep.net. Either way, it will be a login-protected, safe community only avaiable to other Preps.
PAN will also let you upload photos, share life updates and register for all Prep events. In addition, later th  is summer, we will add capability for Career Resources- allowing you to post resumes, post open positions and be or find a Career Mentor. In these challenging economic times, Prep will be there for you to help you connect with each other in truly new and meaningful ways.
So be on the lookout for the mailing in June and come to Reunion Weekend (June 25-27) for a personal tour of PAN!
Brenda |
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Watch the 153rd Commencement this Saturday |
We are excited to extend to you a first row seat at Commencement this  Saturday, May 29 through the Abbey Webcam!
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REUNION 2010! Register Now! |
The Prep School is having its annual All School Reunion Weekend, June 25-27, 2010. Don't miss it - especially classes ending in 0 and 5! Check  out the SJP reunion website page for more information and to register online. If you would like call your classmates and encourage them to join you, please email Marti Jacobs and she will provide you with the latest contact information. We've got something for everyone so make your way back to Prep and see and hear what your classmates are up to! |
John Kortum '82 releases new book |
Prep alum from the Class of 1982, John Kortum, recently published a new book on his Kortum Technique. The Kortum Technique is a Visual  Assessment Process that decodes the metabolic bonds that relate to biology and well-being. It translates the body's own vocabulary of health data, which appears in a visible lexicon of symbols that are known as "indicators." Read for yourself about this cutting-edge technique that allows easy access to some of the body's deepest secrets.
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We need your feedback for ISACS | |
In October, alums, parents and students will be receiving a short e-survey to help us prepare for our 7-year accreditation process from ISACS (the Independent Schools Association of Central States). It is so important that we hear your opinions about Prep, so that we can continue to ensure that we are living our mission of academic rigor and spiritual growth. Be on the lookout for the survey in the Fall! |
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Prep Alums: fan us on FACEBOOK! |
We are trying to reach 500 fans on our Facebook page- when we hit 500, JUST TWO FANS AWAY! we'll draw for a stylish and sustainable Prep  aluminum water bottle. If you. To be included in the drawing, please click "like" on our Facebook page.
It's a great way to connect with other alums and updates will go right to our "stream" if you "like" the site. |
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End of the fiscal year approaching! | |
We are quickly reaching the end of the fiscal year on June 30 and nearly have made our Annual Fund goal! Many
Erin Rocky '10 |
thanks to everyone who has already participated in the Annual Fund and has sent their support to our students, staff and faculty. Actually, since our much-needed financial assistance budget is greater than our Annual Fund goal, every penny we raise in Advancement goes directly to a student in the halls.
To ensure that your name appears in our Honor Roll of Donors and that the Prep meets this year's Annual Fund goal of $269,900, please send your gift to PO Box 4000, Collegeville, MN 56321 or you can easily and securely go online to: Make a Gift. You will also find information regarding gifts of stock on our Web site.
Each gift, regardless of the amount, makes a difference in our students lives and is truly an investment in our future and theirs. We were thrilled to include a story about a student who truly exemplifies what Prep is all about in our latest appeal. If you didn't receive the latest appeal, click here to read more about Erin's story (pictured above). |
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Prep Excursion: Germany in Depth - The Tour |
All Prep community members are invited to travel abroad October 15-23, 2010 with Fr. Ian Dommer OSB and spend seven days exploring and  learning about Germany. Cities include Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Rothenburg and Heidelburg and surrounding attractions and historical places. If you enroll by May 31st the cost is $2124/students and $2459 for adults. (Payment can be made on a monthly basis.) Student rates are available up to the age of 20.
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