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The 99th Annual Founders Day Banquet Speech

As given by: Stacey Gibbs Steinberg, 77’ President, Andrews Alumnae Association 

 

Welcome to our 99^th Annual Founder’s Day Banquet and Mrs. Andrews 164^th Birthday Celebration.

 

Tonight, we are not only honoring the birthday of Mrs. Andrews, but also the classes of 1960 and 1985 for their 50th and 25th anniversaries. 

 

Stephanie Parish has a dual role tonight; she is representing her class of 1985 and is the chairperson of tonight’s banquet. Thank you.

 

Also, in attendance are five special individuals that deserve recognition for their eternal Founders Day Banquet dedication:

 

Ø       Doris Sewell Martin, 36’

Ø       Catherine Parker Rippin, 38’

Ø       Dorothy Sanzobrino McCreary, 39’

Ø       Ronnie Roerig Wilson, 42’  

Ø       Rose Basta Keefe, ‘44

 

To all of you, thank you for braving the weather and joining us again tonight.

They say, when one door closes, another one opens with an abundant amount of opportunities.

As our beloved Andrews moves forward, so must we, the Andrews Alumnae Association (AAA).  It is wonderful to see 120 alumnae in attendance tonight for what will be our last Founders Day Banquet.  Yes, the time has come when this door must close, however, in September a new door will be opening to Founders’ Day/Legacy Reunion Weekend, creating a new tradition.

With the changing financial times, it is necessary we make the Founders’ Day/Legacy Reunion Weekend the heart for alumnae camaraderie and business.

Our first Legacy Fundraiser was in September 2000.  During the past nine years this benefit has continued to grow and evolve into Legacy Reunion Weekend. This past September Legacy Weekend proved to be a winning combination in reuniting over 100 alums from all over the globe and accomplishing our Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) “Legacy” scholarship goals.

The monies raised from the Legacy Fundraiser Luncheon, allowed AAA to award five eligible students $1,000.00 scholarships for the 2009-10 school year.  This is an outstanding achievement during this recessionary time.

During the past five years, in addition to granting annual scholarships, the AAA has been successful in contributing to the following AOA causes:

2005:    Refurbished the Dinning Room table legs and pedestals. 

   Total Cost: $15,000.00

2007:  Hosted a dorm shower to revamp window treatments and household furnishings.

           The Phoenix House was also part of this redecoration project. 

              Total Cost: $8,000.00

Participated in the Susan A. Dickinson (74’), library restoration project.

              Gifted Amount: $25,000.00

Every June: AAA Hosts the Sing Out ceremony dessert reception.

                     If you are interested in donating baked goods, please sign your name on the Sign up Sheet provided on each table or advise an AAA board member.

The Association has nearly 3,000 members with an Alumnae Board consisting of sixteen members. Monthly meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month excluding June and July.  In 2009, only 300 active members paid the annual $15.00 alumnae dues. Total dollars collected was a mere $4,500 out of the possibility of $45,000.  This equates to only 10% of our potential membership.  I am sure you would agree this is not a desirable percentage. 

For those who have already paid their 2010 dues. Thank you very much.  If you have not paid your 2010 dues, for your convenience an envelope has been provided in everyone’s handout.  Please complete and leave on table.

Our annual printing and mailing expenses alone exceed $10,000.  To help offset costs, continue the momentum in reconnecting alums and keeping up with cyber times the AAA has developed two on-line communication vehicles.

First: The Andrews Alumnae Association website.

   Second: We can be found on Facebook, search on the profile The Andrews Alumnae Association and    become a fan.  Note: In creating your profile, please indicate high school as “Andrews School” not “Andrews High School”. 

As discussed, in order to keep AAA effectively active, it cannot be stressed enough, why it is so important we focus our attentions and increase participation with the Legacy Fundraiser. 

So, I respectfully ask, as we the AAA with heavy hearts close the traditional Founders Day Banquet door, that you with excitement follow and support us in September and walk thru the new door to Founders’ Day/Legacy Reunion Weekend. 

Lastly, everyone please raise your glass.  I would like to make a toast to Mrs. Andrews, 164^th birthday, without her vision none of us would be here tonight.

Thank you Mrs. Andrews your legacy will never be forgotten and we will continue to honor you at Founders’ Day/Legacy Reunion Weekend.

Enjoy tonight’s celebration and look forward to seeing you in September.

 

The 99th Annual Founders' Day Banquet

The Andrews Alumnae Association

invites you to the

99th Annual Founders' Day Banquet

This will be our last February Banquet.

In September 2009 we started a reunion weekend in conjunction with our Legacy Scholarship fundraiser. It was a great success. As our school is reinvented we are moving forward as well. We will celebrate the Birthday of Mrs. Andrews this February. Please try to join us. In the future we will continue with the reunion weekend on September 25th, 2010 instead of the Founders' Day Banquet in February.

Saturday February 6th, 2010.

Reception 5:00pm

Dinner 6:00pm

Andrews Osborne Academy Choir Performing

There will be a portrayal of Mrs. Andrews by Linda Kangas Wilson, Class of 1971

You can purchase tickets online via PayPal on our website.

2009 Distinguished Alumane of the Year Winner

The 2009 Distinguished Alumane of the Year Winner is Hildegard Ulman Lund from the class of 1925. Her birthday is Dec. 26, 1906.

Hildegard just turned 102 !!!

She was married to Jeffery Lund, an executive with East Ohio Gas. He died at a young age.

Hildegard was a business major and worked for GMAC as an accountant. She was a charter member of the Priscilla Club. This was an alumnae club that started in the 30's. Priscilla was the name chosen by the club for the girl at the spinning wheel that use to be the Andrews Symbol. Hildegard served as President of the Alumnae Association in the 40's. She gave generously of her time and money to the school and continued to serve on various committees.

She was also a life member of the Fairmont Presbyterian Church in Shaker Heights where she gave many hours of service and headed up many committees for her church. She was given an award for 50 years of service by Norman Vincent Peal for her generous contributions to the Guidepost Foundation. Her only living relative is a stepsister,who is in her late 80's and resides in a Pennsylvania nursing home.

Stacy Steinnberg, Ronnie Wilson and Barbara Whidden visited Hildegard in her home last month. We told her she would be honored at the Founders Day Banquet as our oldest living alumnae and her name added to the list of distinguished alums. She was very pleased. She has fond memories of her days in Willoughby. She said over and over what a wonderful school Andrews was.

Reminder - Only 3 weeks until: Founder's Day February 7, 2009

The Andrews Alumnae Association

Cordially invites you to attend

The 98th Annual Founders’ Day Banquet

Saturday, February 7, 2009

5:00 p.m. – Reception in the Vestibule

6:00 p.m. – Dinner Andrews

Osborne Academy Choir performing

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BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

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Friday, February 6, 2009

If you are going to be in town on Friday evening we will be having a Welcome Reception at the Phoenix House on the dorm circle. Come and mingle with other alums and enjoy appetizers and beverages. Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the Feedback for HERE. If you are interested in visiting the Phoenix House on Saturday with some of your classmates and friends to chat, please contact Stacey Steinberg at 440-951-2300 to let her know to expect you.

Celebrate 100 Years of Traditions

The AOA community is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of tradition with the Centennial Celebration of The Andrews School. What better time to share your memories. We are collecting from Alumnae their stories, traditions and unforgettable moments in written and/or video format to compile into a book and/or compact disc. Telling your story is easy: In written form, please submit your entry to: The Andrews Alumnae Association, P.O. Box 443, Willoughby, Ohio 44096-0443 or bring with you when you attend the Founders’ Day Banquet. If you wish to tell your story in person, videotaping may take place at Andrews Osborne Academy during the Founders' Day weekend, please let us know when you send in your RSVP by placing a check ( √ ) on the remittance. We can then let you know the times that will be available. It is important that you give us your e-mail address or phone number so we can contact you when we have more information.

Dear Alum: We are trying to become more cost efficient and green. As many of you know the cost of printing and postage has been steadily rising. For years we’ve been able to cover the cost of mailings with the money we collect from dues but that’s changed in recent years. Now the cost of doing business far exceeds the amount of money we bring in with dues. So we are asking Alumnae to help us in two ways:

Paying your dues. Dues are only $15 per year and we have no intention of raising this amount. We rely on dues not only for mailings but also for events. You can pay your dues on the website: http://www.andrewsalumnaeassoc.com/Donations.html or by mailing a check to: Andrews Alumnae Association P.O. Box 443 Willoughby , OH 44096-0443

Opting out of mailings. We know that a lot of the Alums prefer to get their information online and that’s wonderful. All graduating classes from 1990 to present will be receiving all Alumnae information off our web site unless they have stated before or now that they would like to receive future hard copies of mailings. We have an interactive website that is constantly updated with news and events. You can visit us at http://www.andrewsalumnaeassoc.com. Here you can also pay your dues, and subscribe to our blog, which includes an e-mail directory, class notes and upcoming events.

The Andrews Alumnae Association

Cordially invites you to attend

The 98th Annual Founders’ Day Banquet

Saturday, February 7, 2009

5:00 p.m. – Reception in the Vestibule

6:00 p.m. – Dinner Andrews

Osborne Academy Choir performing

***

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

***

Friday, February 6, 2009

If you are going to be in town on Friday evening we will be having a Welcome Reception at the Phoenix House on the dorm circle. Come and mingle with other alums and enjoy appetizers and beverages. Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the Feedback for HERE. If you are interested in visiting the Phoenix House on Saturday with some of your classmates and friends to chat, please contact Stacey Steinberg at 440-951-2300 to let her know to expect you.

Celebrate 100 Years of Traditions

The AOA community is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of tradition with the Centennial Celebration of The Andrews School. What better time to share your memories. We are collecting from Alumnae their stories, traditions and unforgettable moments in written and/or video format to compile into a book and/or compact disc. Telling your story is easy: In written form, please submit your entry to: The Andrews Alumnae Association, P.O. Box 443, Willoughby, Ohio 44096-0443 or bring with you when you attend the Founders’ Day Banquet. If you wish to tell your story in person, videotaping may take place at Andrews Osborne Academy during the Founders' Day weekend, please let us know when you send in your RSVP by placing a check ( √ ) on the remittance. We can then let you know the times that will be available. It is important that you give us your e-mail address or phone number so we can contact you when we have more information.

Dear Alum: We are trying to become more cost efficient and green. As many of you know the cost of printing and postage has been steadily rising. For years we’ve been able to cover the cost of mailings with the money we collect from dues but that’s changed in recent years. Now the cost of doing business far exceeds the amount of money we bring in with dues. So we are asking Alumnae to help us in two ways:

Paying your dues. Dues are only $15 per year and we have no intention of raising this amount. We rely on dues not only for mailings but also for events. You can pay your dues on the website: http://www.andrewsalumnaeassoc.com/Donations.html or by mailing a check to: Andrews Alumnae Association P.O. Box 443 Willoughby , OH 44096-0443

Opting out of mailings. We know that a lot of the Alums prefer to get their information online and that’s wonderful. All graduating classes from 1990 to present will be receiving all Alumnae information off our web site unless they have stated before or now that they would like to receive future hard copies of mailings. We have an interactive website that is constantly updated with news and events. You can visit us at http://www.andrewsalumnaeassoc.com. Here you can also pay your dues, and subscribe to our blog, which includes an e-mail directory, class notes and upcoming events.

Founder's Day February 7, 2009

The Andrews Alumnae Association

Cordially invites you to attend

The 98th Annual Founders’ Day Banquet

Saturday, February 7, 2009

5:00 p.m. – Reception in the Vestibule

6:00 p.m. – Dinner Andrews

Osborne Academy Choir performing

***

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

***

Friday, February 6, 2009

If you are going to be in town on Friday evening we will be having a Welcome Reception at the Phoenix House on the dorm circle. Come and mingle with other alums and enjoy appetizers and beverages. Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the Feedback for HERE. If you are interested in visiting the Phoenix House on Saturday with some of your classmates and friends to chat, please contact Stacey Steinberg at 440-951-2300 to let her know to expect you.

Celebrate 100 Years of Traditions

The AOA community is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of tradition with the Centennial Celebration of The Andrews School. What better time to share your memories. We are collecting from Alumnae their stories, traditions and unforgettable moments in written and/or video format to compile into a book and/or compact disc. Telling your story is easy: In written form, please submit your entry to: The Andrews Alumnae Association, P.O. Box 443, Willoughby, Ohio 44096-0443 or bring with you when you attend the Founders’ Day Banquet. If you wish to tell your story in person, videotaping may take place at Andrews Osborne Academy during the Founders' Day weekend, please let us know when you send in your RSVP by placing a check ( √ ) on the remittance. We can then let you know the times that will be available. It is important that you give us your e-mail address or phone number so we can contact you when we have more information.

Dear Alum: We are trying to become more cost efficient and green. As many of you know the cost of printing and postage has been steadily rising. For years we’ve been able to cover the cost of mailings with the money we collect from dues but that’s changed in recent years. Now the cost of doing business far exceeds the amount of money we bring in with dues. So we are asking Alumnae to help us in two ways:

Paying your dues. Dues are only $15 per year and we have no intention of raising this amount. We rely on dues not only for mailings but also for events. You can pay your dues on the website: http://www.andrewsalumnaeassoc.com/Donations.html or by mailing a check to: Andrews Alumnae Association P.O. Box 443 Willoughby , OH 44096-0443

Opting out of mailings. We know that a lot of the Alums prefer to get their information online and that’s wonderful. All graduating classes from 1990 to present will be receiving all Alumnae information off our web site unless they have stated before or now that they would like to receive future hard copies of mailings. We have an interactive website that is constantly updated with news and events. You can visit us at http://www.andrewsalumnaeassoc.com. Here you can also pay your dues, and subscribe to our blog, which includes an e-mail directory, class notes and upcoming events.

The Bunny Has Found A Good Home!

I just wanted everyone to know the Founder's Day Chinese Raffle Bunny found a good home.  He resides in the Children's room at Reed Memorial Library, in Ravenna, Ohio. They are going to have a name the rabbit contest for Easter.

Many thanks! Martha "Kay" Kilpatrick Wise '62

A Celebration of 70 Years!

Here is a picture of Catherine Parker Rippin Class of 1938.  Catherine celebrated her 70th year reunion at Founder's Day. Here daughter Jan Swetel was kind enough to send in this picture. Thanks Jan!

Founder's Day 2008 Photos & Events

Founder's Day Dinner 2008 took place on February 9th in the Andrews Osborne Academy Dining Room. The event to honor past and present Faculty and Staff was a night to remember!

The evening included a Chinese Auction & 50/50 Raffle (for the Hibschman& Lee Scholarship Fund) which was a small preview of the Legacy Luncheon to be held on Sept. 27, 2008 so Save the Date!

We also celebrated the 50th Golden & 25th Silver Anniversary Years of 1958 and 1983.

The evening included an inspiring performance by the Andrews Osborne Academy Upper School Choir and the singing of the Andrews Alma Mater. Music Director Karen Clark lead the choir and played the piano.

The dinner concluded with one of the highlights of the evening. The presentation of the 2008 Distinguished Alumnae Award. This years Distinguished Alumnae Award was presented to Deborah Wilkes-Whitehall '82 by Penny McHenry '80 (see photo). Here is the speech that Penny gave highlighting all of Deborah's many, many accomplishments:

On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Deborah Wilkes-Whitehall became the 2008 Distinguished Alumnae. Deborah is a 1982 Graduate from The Andrews School, and embodies the mission that our school was founded on: To Educate Young Women to Become Self-Reliant.

Deborah graduated with honors with a BS in 1986 from Muskingum College in New Concord, OH. Upon completion of her BS she moved north to Canadawhere she attended Queens University, it was there she completed her Medical Degree. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at McGill University and received her Diploma in Clinical Behavioural Sciences from McMaster University. Deborah met her husband Jeff Whitehall at Queens University and has been happily married for the past 17 years. Deborah is the proud and loving mother of three sons; Sean (16), Ian (14), and Cameron (12).

Deborah is a family physician in Port Colborne, Ontario with her own practice serving Women, Children, and Adolescent Health Issues. She is also the medical advisor for Newport Centre, an inpatient drug & alcohol treatment center. Deborah also provides methadone and psychotherapy for clients with opiate addiction. She is the medical director and co-founder of the Niagara Eating Disorder Outpatient Program which provides consultation and treatment services for the Niagara Region. It is amazing that Deborah has time for anything more then work and family, however, she still finds the time to volunteer. In 2007 alone, she put in 200 volunteer teaching hours through McMaster University.

Deborah is also a coach, trainer, and board member of the Wainfleet Minor Hockey Association. Deborah is a master rower in a woman’s eight, and plays in hockey tournaments for charity. Here on the Andrews Osborne Academy home front, Deborah continues to be a strong supporter of her roots. She is a member of the Friends of the Library, and gives regularly to the schools annual fund. Her family continues to support AOA in her absence by attending school functions and fund raising events. Deborah is well deserving of this award and it was an honor to recognize her for all of her wonderful accomplishments.

The Andrews Alumnae Association would like to thank everyone who attended this event. The Founder's Day Banquet is a wonderful tradition and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Now for the fun part!

Click Here to see all the photos from the Founder's Day Dinner!

Stay Tuned...

Tonight was the Founder's Day 2008 Dinner held in the Andrews Osborne Dining room. The room was beautiful thanks to Stephanie Parish '85 (Event Chair), Stacey Gibbs Steinberg '77 (Alumane Assoc. President) and the rest of the Alumnae Board who helped set-up! The tables were decorated with candles and a rose at each place setting. Each guest received a really nice leather notepad holder embossed with the Andrews Rose & Torch logo.

We have many, many, many photos from this exciting event and lots of great news to share. So Stay Tuned...for class photos and our Distinguished Alumnae winner! I will be posting more in the next few days!

Debonne Winery Luncheon

Join us for lunch Sat. February 9th at Debonne Winery as part of the Founder's Day Celebration!

The cost is $20.00. Please e-mail Stacey Steinberg at STACEY5100@aol.com if you would like to attend. If you would like to pay with Google Checkout e-mail Bonnie Diczhazy at bdkz@sbcglobal.net for an invoice.

The Clock Is Ticking!

The Founder's Day Weekend is in only 2 weeks. Boy the time goes by fast! We are so excited to welcome the Class of 1958 for their 50th Year Reunion and are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

So this is just a reminder that if you are going to attend please, please, please get your payment into Stacey Steinberg soon. You can e-mail her at STACEY5100@aol.com if you have any questions. You can also make your payment online at our Founder's Day Webpage.

Founder's Day 2008 Reminder

Founder's Day 2008 is fast approaching! The dates are February 8th, 9th & 10th. Don't forget that you can purchase tickets for the "Fabulous for $50 Weekend" and the "Founder's Day Banquet online. Please visit our Founder's Day 2008 Page for more details!

Founder's Day 2008

It's that time of the year again when we celebrate our beloved Andrews School. Please join us for a wonderful weekend of fun filled activities.

You should be getting your invitation in the mail any day now but we also have a page on our website site dedicated to Founder's Day 2008. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

CLICK HERE to see all the details on our website for Founder's Day 2008 and to register online through Google Checkout.