{"id":15725,"date":"2019-11-05T16:26:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T21:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=15725"},"modified":"2026-02-25T09:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:39:17","slug":"college-key-newsletter-fall-2019","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/college-key-newsletter-fall-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"College Key Newsletter: Fall 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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President’s Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The Annual Meeting is always special for all of us on the Executive Committee as we get to meet, socialize with, and gain feedback from the College Key members whom we serve. I must acknowledge the efforts of your Executive Committee\u2014Jeff Sturgis \u201869, Carol Spencer \u201974, and Flora Chan \u201911 have worked extremely hard to carry out their duties and to enhance the offerings of the College Key. Meredith LaChapelle and Marianne Nolan Cowan \u201992 are integral members of this remarkable team, bridging our support to students and members alike. Without them, we would not be able to provide the services to our membership and to the college that we do. We also appreciate the support of you, our members, as we continue to find ways to give back to our alma mater and to support its students as we were supported in our undergraduate days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the torch is now passed onto me, I am grateful to Jeff for his wisdom, advice, experience and leadership as our College Key president. His efforts and dedication to the College Key are beyond commendable and we bid him adieu with the utmost gratitude. Thanks, Jeff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Annual Meeting was held in the Muskie Archives on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 4:30 PM. Within this newsletter, you will find detailed reports on new student and alumni members, the treasurer\u2019s report, the programs we supported, and the bestowal of the Distinguished Service Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Key Leigh P. Campbell \u201864 Scholarship Fund<\/strong>
We were also pleased to announce the revised name of College Key Scholarship: It is now the College Key Leigh P. Campbell Scholarship \u201964 Fund in honor of Leigh Campbell \u201964, a College Key member, retired director of financial aid and recipient of the 2016 Helen A. Papaioanou \u201949 Distinguished Alumni Service Award, one of the College\u2019s most prestigious honors. This announcement was met with resounding applause from members in attendance. As one alumna noted, \u201cLeigh Campbell is one of Bates\u2019 truest gems who epitomizes what it means to be a Batesie. He made the Bates dream a reality for so many.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distinguished Service Award<\/strong>
The highlight of the meeting was the bestowal of the Distinguished Service Award to Professor Emeritus of Psychology John Kelsey. A more detailed presentation and description is included later in the newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New College Key Vice President<\/strong>
A few of the important actions taken include the nomination and approval of Henry \u201cHank\u201d Geng \u201913 as vice president of the College Key. Welcome, Hank! We are thrilled to have him as part of the Executive Committee. His energy, professional experience, and love of Bates are tremendous assets to the Key\u2019s strategic initiatives. Be sure to read his Welcome Message included in the newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am humbled and honored to serve as your College Key President. On behalf of our entire Executive Committee, we welcome your suggestions and feedback as we work towards growing our impact for students and members. Please feel free to reach out to us; we are always happy to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheers,
Karen Finocchio Lubeck \u201992, President<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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College Key Dues 2019 Impact and Dues<\/h3>
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We are proud to support students at Bates, but we can\u2019t do it without you!
\nPlease take a moment now to pay your 2019 dues online at College Key Dues<\/a>. If you wish to mail a check, fill out this same form<\/a>, print it, and mail with your check to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carol P. Spencer
\nThe College Key
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\nCedar Creek, TX 78612<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Executive Committee thanks you for your continued support of the College Key.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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College Key Scholarships and Awards<\/h3>
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(balances as of 6\/30\/2018)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Key Leigh P. Campbell \u201864 Scholarship Fund:<\/strong> $273,710.18 \u201c\u2026a student or students who demonstrate loyalty, campus leadership, and potential for future service to Bates College, with a preference for a student member of the College Key or a child of a College Key member.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Mabel Eaton Bates Key Scholarship Fund:<\/strong> $121,122.79 \u201c\u2026an undergraduate student who works in the \u2026Ladd Library.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The College Key Music Award:<\/strong> $5,900.48 \u201c\u2026one or more annual music awards to the man or woman in the senior class whose services to musical organizations at the College has been the most Outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evelyn K. Dillon Award:<\/strong> $2,325.29\u201c\u2026two annual awards, one to a woman in field hockey and one to a woman in basketball. These awards recognize superior athleticism, leadership, and dedication, and overall contributions to each respective sport, to be administered by the Athletics Department.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2018 College Key Finances at a Glance<\/h3>
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