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31st Annual Friar Club Dinner
The Padua community celebrated the 31st annual Friar Club Dinner and Induction Ceremony on November 9, 2019 at Padua. Friar Club members enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and entertainment by Sarah Zimmerli ’20. Padua teacher Jake Lantz gave an insightful and informative presentation on “The Bruin Way.”
Fr. Allan DaCorte, ofm recognized and congratulated new Friar Club members: Raymond and Eleanor Smiley, Stephen Sowers ’05, and Dennis ’68 and Barbara Juliani. Our new inductees received a plaque and pin in appreciation of their generous support.
Br. Tom Carroll, ofm thanked all Friar Club members for their selfless giving and commitment to Padua.
Become a Friar Club Member
Individuals, corporations, and foundations can ensure the future of Franciscan education at Padua by making a current (including cumulative) or deferred (planned/future) gift of $25,000 or more.
Here are some of the ways you can do this:
1. A deferred gift through a trust or a will, or the assignment of an existing or new life insurance policy, naming Padua Franciscan
High School as sole owner and beneficiary.
2. A cumulative gift or a pledge for any purpose, including financial aid, endowment or capital improvements.
Lifetime member benefits include recognition on the Padua website, in the Celebrating Our Donors publication, and on The Friar Club plaque, prominently displayed in the school. Members are invited to the annual Friar Club Induction Dinner and the Reception with the President.
For more information about The Friar Club, please contact the Advancement Office at 440-845-8224.