Weber State College Comment, April 1986, page 10 Giving & Nacoiing? small donations add up big when Development Director State alumnus suggested he talk to his attorney and make plans to leave 10 percent of his assets, at the time of his death, to the college. Mr. Jones (not his real name) can put simple language into his will that will leave a certain percentage of his assets to the college or department of his choice on the WSC campus to assist many students for years to come in gaining an excellent matures, crual on Treasury Securities (CATS) and U.S. Treasury Securities Stripped (STRIPS). These long- a specific purpose that you determine. If this idea appeals to you, please make the WSC Foundation the term (18-25 years) guaranteed zero coupon certificates are an investment in the future of WSC. Donors may send the Foundation a contribution of $100 or more and the Foundation will invest the funds in CATS or STRIPS. In this way your $100 donation will grow to approximately $1,000 at maturity and bring income to the college in years to beneficiary and if you have any questions regarding come. Another interesting way to provide an education for deserving students of the future is to make the college the beneficiary of your IRA account. Many IRA’s may not be needed at the time of maturity and the college could certainly benefit from your generosity. and_ thoughtfulness. When the IRA education. A group of about 24 alumni and friends of the college recently contributed varying amounts to the Cable Channel 20 surviving and I was touch awhile, Channel and but go there addition to “C-Span” the college has begun production of “Off Campus,” a series of programs originating from the college that focus on local issues—things such as crowding at the Utah State Prison, preparing children for school and discussion of current events using local experts.” Ms. Wolcott said that the threefold day in February with the announce- goal of the WSC channel is to provide ment of a new kind of programming. She said that the station began airing “C-Span,” a program that gives live coverage of U.S. Senate hearings and other national hearings, on March 1. She said, “This is not to entertain, it’s to inform.” The continuous programming will air from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday educational opportunities for adults, public service to the community and practical experience to communication students at the college. She said, “We offer the formal courses, but equally important are the informal ones that are not for credit, but that sill teach.” The station receives programming Stay 3 Days im Reno OGnUs! OFFERING THE FACULTY AND RENO HILTON STAFF A $55 PACKAGE includes Three Days and Two ee 00 or at the Reno Hilton* Passes toow ke Rainbow Cabaret with 2 Freeeocktals + Completa Room as passes arpa Harrahs 5 a con It’s all here, places to go, go D.E.C. TICKET ay, aS educational in such areas viewing for jection aA aso Nae as computers, | perfect what they already have. business, foreign’ languages, sewing, She said, “We'll do one thing at a | cooking, painting and others. time and not go too fast. I’d much “It’s a way of helping adults develop rather do one thing well than fail by their educational interests,” she said. ' trying to do too many things.” She noted that while the station has | The station plans on doing an aucome a long way there is still much }- ‘os survey early this summer and room for growth. Funding continues to: be the biggest worry as well as deterent to local programming. But despite that Ms. Wolcott said at will help them further define their programming, she said. “We're not where we'd like to be yet, but we're getting there,” she said. Dixon Award recipient named! va R. Browning of Ogden, former head _ librarian at WSC, will receive the highest award the Alumni Association gives, college officials announced. Mrs. Browning was selected by the college alumni organization to receive the H. Aldous Dixon award because of her 32 years of service to faculty and students at the college, said Edie Hester, executive director of the alumni association. “We were delighted.to give this high award to such a deserving person,” Ms. Hester said. “She dedicated much of her life to this institution and left a long-lasting impact for good.” Mrs. Browning was the first full-time: librarian at the college. She started in 1922 when the campus was still located in downtown Ogden, She was the only librarian at the college until 1932. Mrs. Browning retired in 1954, shortly after the campus was moved to its present location. In May of 1983, the college dedicated the reference wing of the current campus library the “Eva Browning Reference Wing.” Mrs. Browning will be honored dur- ing the Alumni Founders’ Day Banquet on May 2. She is the second woman to receive the distinction since the annual H. Aldous Dixon award was first given in 1970. ree. sights to see, things to do. The Reno/Tahoe area, including Carson City, Virginia City and the ama tee countryside, has deli eS visitors for years. Gamii big name entertainment, sight seeing a host of sports like skiing ( Spr siete and cross res , SNOWmobiling, hunting, caring, trap a viii skating, horseback Ing, buggy dete and water ater skiing make Reno/Tahoe an outdoorparadise. AVAILABLE ‘AT expanding ly. For the time being she is content to had some major accomplishments.” The station celebrated its first birth- ~~ PACKAGE to WSC. adults started,” Ms. Wolcott said, ‘but we’ve es for those who live near the college. For others, perhaps we can assist you by mail or on the telephone. We don’t do legal work, but can help you in preparing for’a meeting with your attorney and financial advisors. Many times an estate plan can benefit heirs with a properly managed charitable gift spending, the federal deficit, space ex- “It’s not a lecture,” she said. ‘It’s a * Children Occupying Sane free consultations on financial and estate planning it through others. * Deluxe iBottle of Cl any giving methods, please call my office at (801) 626-6568. May we remind you again that the college provides she is not too anxious to expand quick- “We were a little shaky when we first IS the college provides show produced on campus. DEPARTMENT, to trom ‘The Learning Channel” which ploration and others. She noted that in ATHLETIC come through Friday and on weekends. Subjects to be covered include defense the first year. Funding was tight through the station’s initial season, said Linda Wolcott, general manager for the sta-: tion, but not only did it survive, it is currently expanding programming to include coverage of legislative actions in Washington, D.C. as well as a new THE would Cable WSC’s 20 has made for the proceeds through the Foundation and could be earmarked for OH ALOR In one case, a valued Weber Weber State College Foundation and the Foundation has invested in government safe Certificates of Ac- Ap Oe WSC received several calls and inquiries regarding I some ideas I _ presented in my last column on planned giving and appreciate the response. pods Spainhower, | a by Don combined ry <<? MA \ : oC. Little Cats number 1,000 _ Feb. 15 marked a big day for the Little | Stadium, a tail-gate party prior to the opening game of the football season ‘Cat Club. It was on that day that the this year, planetarium: show nights, club registered its 1000th member, recreation nights at the Swenson GymAngela Hestand, daughter of David and Donna Hestand. nasium, and many others. The program began two years ago Each Little Cat receives a mailing | and has proven to be very successful in _prior to the activities with all the | details. This special mailing to each | getting children and grandchildren of child and the personal interest shown alumni interested in events at the colthem at the activities helps make them lege, said Brad D. Berrett, Young comfortable at the college and helps Alumni Council president. them know they will be welcome at the There are two events every quarter college as students, said Berret. on campus for the children, which Alumni who have not registered usually draw good turnouts. There were 300 Little Cats in attendance at a pre-game reception and the WSC vs. University of Montana basketball igame on Feb. 15. Other types the Little Cats to see the “Harvey,” a of events scheduled for include a theater party WSC production of campout at Wildcat | | | | | | | their children or grandchildren with |) the Little Cat Club are urged to contact | the Alumni Office at (801) 626-6563, or send their names and birthdates to: WSC Alumni Office, Weber’State Col- | lege, Ogden, UT 84408-1011. Little Cat © identification cards and other informa- — tion will be returned to each child.