Hello all:

First off, sorry for being AWOL.  My grandfather was quite sick for
the past couple of months and passed away a couple weeks ago.  He
had a great, long life, and given his recent decline, I believe, is
in a better place.  However, I have been quite busy with family
stuff.

The letter looks great, thank you Kristen and all who contributed to
it.  I feel a little awkward signing it, since I didn't really
contribute to its writing, and I hate to give the appearance of
taking credit for our team efforts.  But it may be difficult for all
of us to sign it (space wise, if not technologically).  If you all
feel its better for one of us to sign it, rather than having the
letter be unsigned, I would be honored to do it.  But if anyone else
locally would like to, please let me know.  Missy?  Laura? Jen Beers?

Hope all is well with everyone,

Jason

I put the site on my credit card.   I felt better owning it rather than
giving the control to geneseo.  The site is linked to the Geneseo
Foundation.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kristen Swensson <kswen77@...>
To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:27:34 -0500
Subject: RE: [RememberingLisa] web "sight"

    Holy shit, Missy. The site is gorgeous. So so so so so so well done -
intuitively set up, primarily pink without being little-girly and full
of great info way beyond the average bio site.

  Please thank Chuck. This is so great.



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point, but I get the feeling that 60% of what you say is just crap." -
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Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RememberingLisa] web "sight"
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:17:29 -0000

alright...it's not quite done, but take a look and give me your
feedback on the site. Two sections aren't finished yet (the biography
section and the share your memories (it will be a blog type 'o
thing)). Ignore those sections but take a look at everything else.
I'm aware that there is a typo on the fun fact about skipping (in not
on). My friend Chuck did all the work...I think it looks pretty nice.

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alright...it's not quite done, but take a look and give me your
feedback on the site.  Two sections aren't finished yet (the biography
section and the share your memories (it will be a blog type 'o
thing)).  Ignore those sections but take a look at everything else.
I'm aware that there is a typo on the fun fact about skipping (in not
on).  My friend Chuck did all the work...I think it looks pretty nice.

                           loveinlisa.org

So I am working on this bio and am not sure how detailed or not to make
it.  So, if everyone would do me a favor and give me dates/events that
they feel are important, I would appreciate that.  Then when it's done
we can also add or cut as necessary.
Jen

----- Original Message -----

From: Jennifer Rice

To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:54 PM

Subject: Re: [RememberingLisa] Final Letter

I think the letter sounds great!  Thanks to all of you who composed it.  Does this mean we should already have the addresses of who we are sending it too?  Missy, hopefully Laura has asked you for Aunt Doree's e-mail address!

thejperris@... wrote:

Just noticed....should paragraph one say join us in establishing....I am not an english major though.

 

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Hey guys,

I think, in regard to the signature, I'm going to submit everyone's
names and see what Kim says.  She'll be able to best advise from
there.

Carrie - I made a slight change to that sentence, based on your
recommendation.  You were right - "subsequently" is a crap word.
Must ... stop ... overusing ...

The final version of the letter is posted below.  Jason, if it's
cool with you, I'll send to Kim on Friday with the question about
our names included.

Love,
Kristen

P.S.  We are all named Jen.



February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car crash, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though she was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, Lisa embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  This curiosity and compassion, combined with an
easy-going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved
member of the SUNY Geneseo community, as well as a cherished
friend.

Lisa excelled in Geography and Planning, and during her time in
college, acted as President of the Geography Club.  Due to these
bonds and experiences, and as a means of honoring her life, we are
creating the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund at SUNY
Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award will provide a scholarship for a
Geography student going on to graduate school, as well as resources
for Geography departmental programs at Geneseo to continue and
flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,

Jason Haremza 		 Jennifer Norton
Laura Sanagursky Ebertz 	 Jason Perri
Heather Fuentes 		 Jennifer Nitka Perri
Carrie Kaufman Landgraf 	 Jennifer Beers Rice
Melissa Morales 		 Kristen Swensson

Jen, you present a good idea.  Having some names on the letter certainly
makes it more personal, but having a gaggle of names might seem unruly.  I
think the website that you are designing is a more appropriate place to list
everyones names who have helped in this effort and/or have had their lives
enriched by knowing Lisa.

That being said, here is a half-assed stab at making it personal while
acknowledging the group effort:

Heather Fuentes, Missy Morales, and the rest of the Court (?) Street "gang"
Jason Haremza and fellow Geography graduates
[This short list is not meant to exclude anyone, please feel free to
enhance]

Or more encompassing, Friends of Lisa.

Of course, Kim's input would be very helpful on what is the best tactic for
garnering support from alums so we can establish this scholarship fund to
memorialize Lisa.

-Carrie

----Original Message Follows----
From: thejperris@...
Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Letter - Second Draft
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 20:21:29 EST

Kristen,
Terrific job, I don't think it couldn't have been done better by  anyone.
It
is heartwarming and classy.
If I remember correctly, I think Kim said something about having too many
names on the letter.  We should include all the names on the draft we send
her
but should have some sort of group name and one lead person in case she says
something. Does any one else remember her saying that? Any group names idea?

Hey, Kris...great job on the letter.

I'm going to start on the website this weekend.  I'm hoping to include pics,
a bio, a description of the fund, Lisa fun facts, links to favorite Lisa
things, music, link to the geneseo foundation and a guest book/memory page.

I've got a couple questions for the group...if you could respond ASAP it
would be helpful so I can get starte.

1)  Is someone willing to write a comprehensive bio?  I feel overwhelmed by
this.

2)  Give me some funny Lisa "fun facts".  This will be a portion of the site
dedicated to funny Lisa memories (ex:  How many pink cardigans did Lisa
really own?)

3)  Name some bands or other interests Lisa had (ex. U2 and the Sabres)


I figure if we all put our input into this it will reflect what we all
remember of her.

If you have any other suggestions or things you would like me to include,
please let me know.

Missy

----- Original Message -----
From: "cib77spam" <kswen77@...>
To: <RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 3:50 PM
Subject: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Fund Letter - Version 2


Hey Guys,

How are y'all?  Hope everybody had a good holiday, and
Santa/Hannukah Harry/Kwanzaa Guy brought you everything you wished
for.

Attached below is the 2nd draft (Kim having written #1) of the Lisa
letter.  Kim provided a great outline, and I tried to do three
additional things:

1. Nail down Lisa's qualities, without getting too specific.  (Her
job allowed her to help a great many people, so I think that part of
Kim's statement definitely stands.)

2. Simplify some of the funding points.  Please let me know if
they're confusing, and if we'd rather go back to Kim's wording.

3. Vary up the vocabulary.


Also, a few quick questions:

1.  I highlighted the word "income."  Should that be "interest"
or "income," or do they pretty much mean the same thing?
Semantics...

2. Do we want to include our last names?  I slugged 'em in there,
just because it seemed appropriate.

3. Should "Geography," as in "Geography department" be capitalized?
I figured yes, because we did with my major.  Then again, I majored
in Communication, and we ain't so good with readin' and writin'.


That said ... here it is.  Sorry for the novel of a preamble.  Love
you all, and let me know what you think/what could be changed.

Hearts,
Kristen




February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car accident, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though Lisa was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, she embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  These outstanding qualities, combined with an easy-
going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved member
of the Geneseo community, as well as a cherished friend.  As a means
of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial
Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award will
provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to graduate
school, as well as resources for Geography departmental programs at
Geneseo to continue and flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,


Jason Haremza, Melissa Morales, Jason Perri, Jennifer Nitka Perri,
Heather Fuentes and Kristen Swensson








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Kristen, that looks great!  Thanks so much for taking the initiative on
this.

I actually have one more suggestion to add into the paragraph starting with
"Lisa excelled in Geography...":

Lisa excelled in Geography and Planning, and during her time in college,
acted as President of the Geography Club.  Because of the experiences and
friendships Lisa cherished from her days at Geneseo, we are creating the
Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo as a means of
honoring her life.  Once endowed, this ...

What do you guys think?

-Carrie

----Original Message Follows----
From: "cib77spam" <kswen77@...>
Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Letter - Second Draft
Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 20:41:47 -0000

Hey Everybody,

Here's the 2nd draft, based on everyone's suggestions.  Let me know
whatcha think.

Hearts,
Kristen



February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car crash, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though she was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, Lisa embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  This curiosity and compassion, combined with an
easy-going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved
member of the SUNY Geneseo community, as well as a cherished
friend.

Lisa excelled in Geography and Planning, and during her time in
college, acted as President of the Geography Club.  Subsequently, as
a means of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski
Memorial Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award
will provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to
graduate school, as well as resources for Geography departmental
programs at Geneseo to continue and flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,

Jason Haremza 			        Jennifer Norton
Laura Sanagursky Ebertz 	 Jason Perri
Heather Fuentes 		 Jennifer Nitka Perri
Carrie Kaufman Landgraf 	 Jennifer Beers Rice
Melissa Morales 		 Kristen Swensson









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Hey Everybody,

Here's the 2nd draft, based on everyone's suggestions.  Let me know
whatcha think.

Hearts,
Kristen



February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car crash, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though she was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, Lisa embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  This curiosity and compassion, combined with an
easy-going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved
member of the SUNY Geneseo community, as well as a cherished
friend.

Lisa excelled in Geography and Planning, and during her time in
college, acted as President of the Geography Club.  Subsequently, as
a means of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski
Memorial Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award
will provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to
graduate school, as well as resources for Geography departmental
programs at Geneseo to continue and flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,

Jason Haremza 			        Jennifer Norton
Laura Sanagursky Ebertz 	 Jason Perri
Heather Fuentes 		 Jennifer Nitka Perri
Carrie Kaufman Landgraf 	 Jennifer Beers Rice
Melissa Morales 		 Kristen Swensson

Hope everyone had a great New Year's!  I sent Kim a list of some
people to add into the database for the first round of letters to be
sent.  I also went ahead and let her know that we were reviewing the
letter communally.  Has anyone put some thought into items for the web
design?  Does that need to be in place before the letters go out?

Thanks!

Carrie

I am so sorry for being out of touch about this!

Kristen- Thank you so much for drafting such a beautiful letter. I agree
with Carrie that 'interest' should be used instead of 'income'.

I have some suggested edits, but these are just suggestions, please do
not feel obligated to include them.

1) How do people feel about using the term 'car crash' instead of 'car
accident' (sorry, it's a public health thing...)

2) Do you think it's helpful to add a sentence or two that provides some
background as to why the fund is being established in Geography? I was
thinking we could add a sentence in the second paragraph after
'...cherished friend' and before 'As a means...' that says something like:
"During her time at Geneseo, Lisa was more than just a student. Lisa
exhibited leadership as President of the Geography Club and was always
willing to help fellow geography students with class projects and
homework assignments."
Jason and Carrie- you were there when Lisa was president, do you have
other ideas?

3) Signing of names: personally it does not matter to me if my name is
on the letter or not- as long as the letter goes out!

Also, Carrie asked a while ago if other geog faculty should receive the
letter- (again, sorry for the delayed response) and I think we should
send it to as many people as possible and let them decide whether or not
they would like to make a donation.

Thanks again to everyone for your part in making this idea a reality.

Please let me know how I can help with the website.

Happy New Year!

-Jenn Norton

Carrie Kaufman wrote:
> I have not read the original from Kim yet, but I do have a few comments:
>
> 1. Geography should be capitalized, good catch.
>
> 2. I think we should be specific about the scholarship - as in is it really
> intended to go to only those Geography graduates intending to pursue
> Planning as a vocation ... or go on to grad school specifically
> intending to
> study Planning?
>
> 3. I am not sure if income and interest are the same thing, but I would
> stick with the wording chosen by Kim since she is most familiar with how
> the
> "account" works.  Not to mention, based on other similar memorial funds, I
> think they anticipate that we continue to solicit donations even past the
> requisite $10,000 is reached.
>
> 4. Two names were left out of the "From List" - Jennifer Norton and Carrie
> Kaufman Landgraf.
>
> Thanks for giving this a first pass Kristen!  I might add some more later
> when I read through Kim's outline.
>
> -Carrie
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "cib77spam" <kswen77@...>
> Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
> To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Fund Letter - Version 2
> Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:50:39 -0000
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> How are y'all?  Hope everybody had a good holiday, and
> Santa/Hannukah Harry/Kwanzaa Guy brought you everything you wished
> for.
>
> Attached below is the 2nd draft (Kim having written #1) of the Lisa
> letter.  Kim provided a great outline, and I tried to do three
> additional things:
>
> 1. Nail down Lisa's qualities, without getting too specific.  (Her
> job allowed her to help a great many people, so I think that part of
> Kim's statement definitely stands.)
>
> 2. Simplify some of the funding points.  Please let me know if
> they're confusing, and if we'd rather go back to Kim's wording.
>
> 3. Vary up the vocabulary.
>
>
> Also, a few quick questions:
>
> 1.  I highlighted the word "income."  Should that be "interest"
> or "income," or do they pretty much mean the same thing?
> Semantics...
>
> 2. Do we want to include our last names?  I slugged 'em in there,
> just because it seemed appropriate.
>
> 3. Should "Geography," as in "Geography department" be capitalized?
> I figured yes, because we did with my major.  Then again, I majored
> in Communication, and we ain't so good with readin' and writin'.
>
>
> That said ... here it is.  Sorry for the novel of a preamble.  Love
> you all, and let me know what you think/what could be changed.
>
> Hearts,
> Kristen
>
>
>
>
> February 10, 2006
>
> Mr. John Doe
> 123 Street
> City, State, Zip
>
> We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
> Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
> 2004, as a result of a tragic car accident, cutting short the bright
> future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
> to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.
>
> Though Lisa was never happier than when surrounded by family and
> friends, she embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
> others in need.  These outstanding qualities, combined with an easy-
> going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved member
> of the Geneseo community, as well as a cherished friend.  As a means
> of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial
> Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award will
> provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to graduate
> school, as well as resources for Geography departmental programs at
> Geneseo to continue and flourish.
>
> We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
> memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
> of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
> Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
> from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
> intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
> in perpetuity.
>
> Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
> to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
> envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
> Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
> listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
> additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
> Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.
>
> Thank you for your kind consideration.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Jason Haremza, Melissa Morales, Jason Perri, Jennifer Nitka Perri,
> Heather Fuentes and Kristen Swensson
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----

From: Carrie Kaufman

To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 9:47 AM

Subject: RE: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Fund Letter - Version 2

I have not read the original from Kim yet, but I do have a few comments:

1. Geography should be capitalized, good catch.

2. I think we should be specific about the scholarship - as in is it really
intended to go to only those Geography graduates intending to pursue
Planning as a vocation ... or go on to grad school specifically intending to
study Planning?

3. I am not sure if income and interest are the same thing, but I would
stick with the wording chosen by Kim since she is most familiar with how the
"account" works.  Not to mention, based on other similar memorial funds, I
think they anticipate that we continue to solicit donations even past the
requisite $10,000 is reached.

4. Two names were left out of the "From List" - Jennifer Norton and Carrie
Kaufman Landgraf.

Thanks for giving this a first pass Kristen!  I might add some more later
when I read through Kim's outline.

-Carrie

----Original Message Follows----
From: "cib77spam" <kswen77@...>
Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Fund Letter - Version 2
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:50:39 -0000

Hey Guys,

How are y'all?  Hope everybody had a good holiday, and
Santa/Hannukah Harry/Kwanzaa Guy brought you everything you wished
for.

Attached below is the 2nd draft (Kim having written #1) of the Lisa
letter.  Kim provided a great outline, and I tried to do three
additional things:

1. Nail down Lisa's qualities, without getting too specific.  (Her
job allowed her to help a great many people, so I think that part of
Kim's statement definitely stands.)

2. Simplify some of the funding points.  Please let me know if
they're confusing, and if we'd rather go back to Kim's wording.

3. Vary up the vocabulary.


Also, a few quick questions:

1.  I highlighted the word "income."  Should that be "interest"
or "income," or do they pretty much mean the same thing?
Semantics...

2. Do we want to include our last names?  I slugged 'em in there,
just because it seemed appropriate.

3. Should "Geography," as in "Geography department" be capitalized?
I figured yes, because we did with my major.  Then again, I majored
in Communication, and we ain't so good with readin' and writin'.


That said ... here it is.  Sorry for the novel of a preamble.  Love
you all, and let me know what you think/what could be changed.

Hearts,
Kristen




February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car accident, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though Lisa was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, she embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  These outstanding qualities, combined with an easy-
going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved member
of the Geneseo community, as well as a cherished friend.  As a means
of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial
Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award will
provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to graduate
school, as well as resources for Geography departmental programs at
Geneseo to continue and flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,


Jason Haremza, Melissa Morales, Jason Perri, Jennifer Nitka Perri,
Heather Fuentes and Kristen Swensson








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I have not read the original from Kim yet, but I do have a few comments:

1. Geography should be capitalized, good catch.

2. I think we should be specific about the scholarship - as in is it really
intended to go to only those Geography graduates intending to pursue
Planning as a vocation ... or go on to grad school specifically intending to
study Planning?

3. I am not sure if income and interest are the same thing, but I would
stick with the wording chosen by Kim since she is most familiar with how the
"account" works.  Not to mention, based on other similar memorial funds, I
think they anticipate that we continue to solicit donations even past the
requisite $10,000 is reached.

4. Two names were left out of the "From List" - Jennifer Norton and Carrie
Kaufman Landgraf.

Thanks for giving this a first pass Kristen!  I might add some more later
when I read through Kim's outline.

-Carrie

----Original Message Follows----
From: "cib77spam" <kswen77@...>
Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RememberingLisa] Lisa Fund Letter - Version 2
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:50:39 -0000

Hey Guys,

How are y'all?  Hope everybody had a good holiday, and
Santa/Hannukah Harry/Kwanzaa Guy brought you everything you wished
for.

Attached below is the 2nd draft (Kim having written #1) of the Lisa
letter.  Kim provided a great outline, and I tried to do three
additional things:

1. Nail down Lisa's qualities, without getting too specific.  (Her
job allowed her to help a great many people, so I think that part of
Kim's statement definitely stands.)

2. Simplify some of the funding points.  Please let me know if
they're confusing, and if we'd rather go back to Kim's wording.

3. Vary up the vocabulary.


Also, a few quick questions:

1.  I highlighted the word "income."  Should that be "interest"
or "income," or do they pretty much mean the same thing?
Semantics...

2. Do we want to include our last names?  I slugged 'em in there,
just because it seemed appropriate.

3. Should "Geography," as in "Geography department" be capitalized?
I figured yes, because we did with my major.  Then again, I majored
in Communication, and we ain't so good with readin' and writin'.


That said ... here it is.  Sorry for the novel of a preamble.  Love
you all, and let me know what you think/what could be changed.

Hearts,
Kristen




February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car accident, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though Lisa was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, she embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  These outstanding qualities, combined with an easy-
going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved member
of the Geneseo community, as well as a cherished friend.  As a means
of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial
Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award will
provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to graduate
school, as well as resources for Geography departmental programs at
Geneseo to continue and flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,


Jason Haremza, Melissa Morales, Jason Perri, Jennifer Nitka Perri,
Heather Fuentes and Kristen Swensson








Yahoo! Groups Links

Hey Guys,

How are y'all?  Hope everybody had a good holiday, and
Santa/Hannukah Harry/Kwanzaa Guy brought you everything you wished
for.

Attached below is the 2nd draft (Kim having written #1) of the Lisa
letter.  Kim provided a great outline, and I tried to do three
additional things:

1. Nail down Lisa's qualities, without getting too specific.  (Her
job allowed her to help a great many people, so I think that part of
Kim's statement definitely stands.)

2. Simplify some of the funding points.  Please let me know if
they're confusing, and if we'd rather go back to Kim's wording.

3. Vary up the vocabulary.


Also, a few quick questions:

1.  I highlighted the word "income."  Should that be "interest"
or "income," or do they pretty much mean the same thing?
Semantics...

2. Do we want to include our last names?  I slugged 'em in there,
just because it seemed appropriate.

3. Should "Geography," as in "Geography department" be capitalized?
I figured yes, because we did with my major.  Then again, I majored
in Communication, and we ain't so good with readin' and writin'.


That said ... here it is.  Sorry for the novel of a preamble.  Love
you all, and let me know what you think/what could be changed.

Hearts,
Kristen




February 10, 2006

Mr. John Doe
123 Street
City, State, Zip

We write to you as alumni of Geneseo and dear friends of the late
Lisa Kuligowski, Class of 1998.  Lisa passed away on October 14,
2004, as a result of a tragic car accident, cutting short the bright
future of an extraordinary and deeply loved person.  We invite you
to join in establishing a lasting memorial in her name.

Though Lisa was never happier than when surrounded by family and
friends, she embraced opportunities to travel, explore and help
others in need.  These outstanding qualities, combined with an easy-
going personality and ever-present laugh, made her a beloved member
of the Geneseo community, as well as a cherished friend.  As a means
of honoring her life, we are creating the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial
Geography Fund at SUNY Geneseo.  Once endowed, this award will
provide a scholarship for a Geography student going on to graduate
school, as well as resources for Geography departmental programs at
Geneseo to continue and flourish.

We ask you to accompany us in our effort to establish Lisa's
memorial fund by making a contribution in her name towards our goal
of $10,000.  This would create a permanent endowment at SUNY
Geneseo.   Scholarships and departmental funding would then be paid
from the income earned on the account, the principal would remain
intact, and the Lisa Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund would exist
in perpetuity.

Please join us and the Geneseo Foundation in helping raise $10,000
to create a lasting memorial for Lisa.  A gift card and reply
envelope are attached, and we invite you to visit the Lisa
Kuligowski Memorial Geography Fund website at (web address will be
listed here).  If you should have any questions, or would like
additional information, please contact Kim Faber, Major and Planned
Gifts Officer, Geneseo Foundation at (585) 245-5077.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely,


Jason Haremza, Melissa Morales, Jason Perri, Jennifer Nitka Perri,
Heather Fuentes and Kristen Swensson

Happy Holidays everyone!

I looked at Kim's draft letter today (I know, I've been sitting on it
for almost a month).  It seemed like a great start.  Given Kristen's
posting below, to avoid having too many versions of the letter
floating around, and of course her great writing skills, I was going
to wait to see what she passes around and we can all take a look at
that.

Maybe we can shoot for a second-third week of January to get a final
version to Kim?

Best wishes,

Jason

--- In RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com, "cib77spam" <kswen77@h...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Everybody,
>
> I started on the letter tonight, and am going to take another day or
> so to look at it.  Will pass a draft back to everyone shortly
> thereafter.
>
> Love,
> Kristen
>

Hi Everybody,

I started on the letter tonight, and am going to take another day or
so to look at it.  Will pass a draft back to everyone shortly
thereafter.

Love,
Kristen

--- In RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com, "Kristen Swensson"
<kswen77@h...> wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Sorry I've been so slow to look at it.  I will tackle the Lisa
letter
> tomorrow at work, and send it out to y'all for input.
>
> Hearts and MTA Strikes,
> Kristen
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> >From: "Carrie (Kaufman) Landgraf" <meeshes2000@h...>
> >Reply-To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
> >To: RememberingLisa@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [RememberingLisa] Kim's Draft Letter
> >Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 16:00:27 -0000
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I just spoke with Kim, and it does not seem like she has heard
much
> >response to the draft letter.  She was hoping we could enhance it
> >since we all had connections to Lisa whereas she is an outsider.
She
> >also asked for a good photo of Lisa to include in the header of
the
> >letter.  I mentioned the photos posted at this site, but she also
> >suggested maybe contacting her parents.  I personally think a
picture
> >from graduation day would be nice.  I know I have some somewhere,
but
> >they may still be packed up from my move.  If anyone else has any
> >suggestions, that would be great.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Carrie
> >
> >
> >
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