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ANNUAL REPORT 2004 - 2005
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A BANNER YEAR:
A TIME FOR THANKS
fter five years with Manatee Community College and the Foundation, I continue to be impressed with the College’s focus on openness, accountability, and response to the community’s needs. The College takes a team approach, with everyone working collectively toward one goal – successful students. With such an
invigorating, progressive stance, I can’t think of a better organization in which to invest one’s time, talents, or treasures.
We have the chance within the Foundation to pair those who want to make a difference with those who want to make a better life. We are able to talk firsthand with the student who works two jobs and yet enrolls at MCC because he wants a chance at what he calls the American dream. We hear just what a difference a gift of a scholarship means to him and his family, and just what a motivating force it is to know that someone truly believes in him. We also have the honor of hearing from the faculty member who stops by to say thanks – with indescribably infectious enthusiasm in her voice – for a newly donated innovative laboratory. At intensely human moments like these, we see what can be accomplished in partnership with the Foundation’s supporters.
One of the hallmarks of Manatee Community College is the philanthropic generosity of so many friends. As Executive Director of the Foundation, it is my privilege to offer heartfelt thanks to every contributor and volunteer who supported 2004-05’s growth in giving. Every year we call upon you to help us enrich and advance Manatee Community College, and every year you not only meet, but exceed this challenge. Thanks to you, it’s been a banner year.
To all of you whose steadfast determination and commitment helped us achieve unprecedented success while broadening our base of contributors and encouraging so many to increase their level of annual support, thank you. Thank you for making higher education and MCC a priority. We pledge to continue
to be good stewards of your trust.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Peg Lowery
Executive Director