Lambda Chi Alpha - Oregon State University

Page 4 R emember, it takes just a few moments to create a legacy that will benefit many future generations of Lambda Chis at Oregon State. You will make a meaningful difference in their lives while ensuring that our chapter retains its position as a strong leader in Oregon State's Greek system. By including Alpha Lambda in your estate planning, you can play in important role in preserving our shared legacy. You can name Alpha Lambda Association of Lambda Chi Alpha as a beneficiary on any of your financial accounts by simply filling out a beneficiary designation form from your financial institution and specifying the amount of your gift. This process is fast and simple, and it does not require an attorney to accomplish. With this simple method, there is no need to revise your will or other existing estate planning documents. Of course, you may also create your legacy through your will or trust if that is a better fit for your situation. Please email Bob Jimerson '77-992 at bobjimerson@gmail.com to let us know if you have already included Alpha Lambda in your estate plan or plan to. We want to include you on the above legacy donor list, which will be permanently featured in all future Alpha Lambda LOGOS newsletters. Additionally, Bob is happy to address any questions you may have about options for leaving a legacy gift to impact the future of Lambda Chi Alpha at Oregon State. Col. Ernest Bearss Alpha Lambda Legacy Society Madge and Col. Ernest Bearss '32-231 Junelle and Emil "Bud" Carroll '42-477 Fred Claussen '66-772 Bill Deeks '67-789 *Gary is the the newest brother to join this society. Sandra and Gary Long '75-945* AΛ of ΛXA's New Partnership with Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation Nick Bratvold Brought on as Campaign Partner and Advisor W e are excited to be entering the third and final phase of Building for Our Second Century, and we are proud to announce our expanded partnership with the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation. "From the beginning of the campaign, the ΛXA Educational Foundation has been important to our efforts in providing a tax- deductible option for donors making significant commitments." –Bruce Petersen '77-1000 The Educational Foundation serves as ΛXA's philanthropic arm, providing necessary investments in educational programming and infrastructure for over 170 chapters across the country. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Educational Foundation has managed AΛ of ΛXA's charitable assets since 2017, which total nearly $1 million today. Nick Bratvold has been the primary contact with AΛ of ΛXA for the past three years. "Nick has been a tremendous resource—primarily as a sounding board. As we enter the third and final stage of the campaign, we have brought Nick on board as a campaign partner and advisor." "We have an exceptional opportunity to finish strong and partnering with Nick substantially augments our capability to do just that!" –Bruce Petersen '77-1000 Nick is a 2016 graduate of the University of South Dakota (Alpha- Gamma Zeta)—a chapter of similar background to AΛ of ΛXA. Upon graduation, Nick led his chapter's capital campaign, raising more than $3.5 million against a $3 million goal. In his VP role with the AΛ of ΛXA Educational Foundation, Nick oversees a six-person national frontline fundraising team. Nick specializes in major and planned gifts and is responsible for leading Lambda Chi Alpha's transformational campaign, seeking to raise $60 million by 2028. Nick Bratvold, Vice President Philanthropy Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation nbratvold@LambdaChiFoundation.org (605) 553-4497

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