The year 2010 is soon coming to a close.  It has been a good year for Missouri State University.   Please don’t forget to make a year-end gift to help an area you have an interest.   While we have had record breaking gifts to the Foundation, we will start the new year with news of budget reductions from the state.  The need for private giving will be increased.  I will have more news on this later.   We will also start the new year with a celebration of the 30^th anniversary of the Missouri State Foundation.

We are planning a number of events in 2011 to celebrate the support we have received from thousands of alumni and friends.  We will also start the new year with announcements of some new gifts.   Thank you once again for an outstanding 2010 and look forward to a even better 2011.