Terry Talks: A program of the Terry College Young Alumni Board

The purpose of Terry Talks is to connect younger alumni with alumni who have experienced successful careers in different areas of expertise. These events will serve to develop younger alumni and connect them with mentors in those professions in which they seek to do business.

What is Terry Talks?

Terry Talks programs are small events (15 people) for young alumni of the Terry College of Business. These events complement the larger gatherings hosted by the Young Alumni Board (YAB) each year.

Programs are industry focused. (Examples include Real Estate, Media and Marketing, Private Wealth Management and Finance.)

Where and when are Terry Talks?

Programs are hosted by Terry College alumni in their homes, offices, businesses or restaurants. Alumni hosts serve as the main “speaker” of the discussion and encourage participation in the conversation among all participants. Alumni hosts cover any expenses associated with the program.

What are people saying about Terry Talks?

“Hosting a TerryTalks event in my home was a great experience. It gave me an opportunity to meet a new generation of alumni interested in real estate and share with them my many years in the industry. In doing so, I felt a great sense of pride in giving back to the Terry College. It was minimal effort on my part as the Young Alumni Board handled many of the responsibilities. I encourage other alumni to consider helping the College and our fellow alumni in this way.” Joe Terrell, BBA 1974, Highgate Partners

How does a Terry alum participate in Terry Talks?

We’re looking for Terry College alumni hosts for our 2010-2011 Terry Talks programs. If you are a successful alum with interesting experience in your field, and you’re interested in working with young alumni, please contact YAB member Russ Johnson (BBA 2003) at russ.johnson@cox.com.

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The Terry College of Business is part of the podcast revolution!

Each month the Terry College of Business hosts Terry Third Thursday for the Atlanta business community. This breakfast speaker series boasts of dynamic and influential speakers as well as special guests from the University of Georgia--and now everyone has access to Terry Third Thursday’s speaker series via podcast. So if you are not in the Atlanta area or cannot attend, but would like to hear the speaker’s presentation, check the podcast page so you won't have to miss out!

Although, now is a great time to attend TTT in person. In July and August Terry is offering the summer “Buy One-Bring One” promotion. So get your ticket today and bring a friend to learn from a successful and inspiring individual. Upcoming speakers include: Mark Rosenberg: President and CEO, The Task Force for Global Health on July 15, 2010 and Kenneth C. Stewart: Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development on August 19, 2010.

Who would you like to come see (or hear) as a future speaker? We would love your input! Anyone who posts a suggestion will be entered to win a ticket to attend an upcoming Terry Third Thursday event at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta.

The benefits of participating in company match programs

Through corporate matching gift programs, cash gifts from a company's eligible employees are matched with company or corporate foundation funds. It all adds up to a great way to increase your contributions and receive more benefits at no additional cost to you!

They are generally made in a fixed ratio to the gifts of the employee, i.e., 1:1, 2:1, etc. on an annual basis. Recent statistics show approximately 50% of Fortune 500 companies have matching gift programs and 13% of companies match at 2 to 1.

For example, a young alumni can make a $500 gift with a $500 company match and viola! He or she is a member of the Dean's Circle and eligible for all Dean's Circle benefits. What’s not to love about that? Your gift grows, which then translates into even better opportunities for the Terry College…and all you have to do is turn in some paperwork!

We hope you will search the UGA matching gift database to see if your employer matches employee gifts. Keep in mind this list grows and changes frequently, so you might also want to check with your HR department for opportunities within your organization.

Participating in your company matching gift program is just another way to provide additional dollars to provide the resources and experiences that separate Terry students from the competition. To learn more about giving to Terry, visit the Terry Annual Fund website.

Thank you MAcc Class Gift 2010 Donors!

MAcc Class Gift

2010

Pledged: $98,695

Participation: 78%

Participating Members of The Class of 2010

Kate Adkins

Thomas Amburgey

Sallie Balderach

James Barefield

Martyn Bell

Nathan Bell

Steven Biagioni

Eric Blades

Kristi Buice

Charles James Butler III

Thomas Cannon

Tom Cervino

Carter Chapman

Xiaming (Veronica) Chen

Maggie Clemons

Chris Cooper

Shelby Danner

Allison Davis

Amanda Davis

Jessica Draper

David Fallis

Bentley Foster

Natalie Frazier

Kayla Futch

Kelly-Ann Green

Michael Halpin

R. Jordan Hammond

Eric A. Hauff

Christopher G. Hines

Sarah Jakelski

Ning Jia & Bing Li

Xiaoping Jiang

Kaydene Jones

Megan Keller

Sean M. Kennedy

Sam Kirk

Ryan Kopec

Philip Laminack

Chris LeCraw

Lu Man

Daniel Lucht

Halina Maladtsova

Bo Mann

James Masterson

Arun Misra

Taylor Mongin

Pei-Ying Nie

Lauren Olson

Meg O’Shea

Niket Patel

Samir Patel

Lucy Pollard

Brian Presley

Rebecca Rosenberg

Sarah Annette Roth

Emily Schachet

Justin Shirley

Courtney Smith

Marissa G. Sorrentino

Charlie Steward

Stringer, Brent

J. Ashley Tankersley

Josh Tarica

Carson Williams

Julie Anne Yeomans

In addition to the students listed above, anonymous contributions were made to the 2010 MAcc class gift.

Class Gift Recognition at the Terry Graduation Convocation

We are so excited about the personal recognition you will receive for earning your degree at the upcoming Terry Graduation Convocation! I wanted to be sure you did not miss out on yet another recognition opportunity, nor the chance to give back to the college who is launching you into the next phase of your life.

By participating in the 2010 Terry Class Gift you will be given a "Terry Class Donor" pin to wear with your regalia. Also, the initiative and the reason for the buttons will be explained in the program and from the podium. There is no doubt people will be looking for your button, so don't miss out!

If you have not yet made your $15 gift to the 2010 Terry Class Gift effort you can:

• Click here to make your gift today. (Click “other”then type $15 when prompted.) OR
• Drop off your gift with Amber Hurdle, Director of Annual Giving in 278 Brooks Hall, along with the form found by clicking here. (Simply mark the $15 only option, fill out the rest of the form and turn it in!)

Here are some common questions asked about the 2010 Terry Class Gift:

Q: I made a gift to Senior Signature, does that count?

A: If you made a $50 gift to Senior Signature, then $35 was allocated to the Georgia Fund benefiting UGA as a whole and $15 was allocated for the Terry Annual Fund. In this case, your Terry Class Gift was made in conjunction with your Senior Signature gift.

However, if you made a $35 gift to Senior Signature, no monies were allocated specifically for the Terry College of Business. In this case, all you have to do is make a $15 gift to also participate in the Terry Class Gift.

Q: I made a pledge with my ILA, MBA or MAcc program. Will I still be recognized as a donor at the Terry Graduation Convocation?

A: YES! You will have a “Terry Class Gift Donor” button and will be recognized just the same.

We hope you will make this small investment in the college that has made an enormous investment in your future. Join countless alumni in becoming a Terry Annual Fund donor through your 2010 Terry Class Gift!

The Terry Investment

“Donors don't give to institutions. They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe.”
- G.T. Smith

When you give to the Terry Annual Fund, you are investing in a tradition of excellence and a legacy of generosity. This generosity allows you to make an immediate difference within Terry College and help bridge the gap being created by shrinking state appropriations to higher education. Giving to the Terry Annual Fund also allows you to invest in the future. The generosity of earlier generations make tomorrow possible for younger generations. No matter the size of the gift, the Terry Annual Fund makes it possible for you to invest in the past, present, and future of Terry College and join together with alumni, faculty, staff, friends and parents to make Terry College one of the best.

Terry College greatly benefits from annual giving for many reasons. The great aspect of annul giving is that it is annual. That means that your gift to Terry College promotes stability within the college. Annual giving can be viewed as a stream that keeps Terry College running smoothly from day to day while providing consistency for future planning. Gifts to the annual fund enhance academics through unique learning experiences including new technologies and student activities. The goal of Terry College is to give students the best experience possible. Your donations to the Terry Annual Fund play a crucial role in enhancing that experience while providing deserving students with scholarships. The Terry Annual Fund also helps attract and retain outstanding faculty which is beneficial to the prestige and reputation of Terry College.

The truth is that Terry College depends on people, like you, to maintain an institution of excellence. Hopefully, if for no other reason, you decide to give simply because you love Terry College of Business and the University of Georgia. Investing in education is sure to last because you are investing directly into students and the future business and communities they will impact. So, take part in Terry’s legacy of generosity today and help make the future brighter.

It’s easy:

• Online Giving: Gifts can be given through the online giving site via credit cards or EFT (electronic funds transfer) www.terry.uga.edu/makeagift
• Check: Make payable to The Arch Foundation

· Credit Card: Visa, MC, Disc, Amex

· Matching Gifts: Over 1,000 corporations match gifts made by employees, board members, retired employees, and spouses to their institution of choice. Matching gifts enable you to double or even triple your gift to Terry. Alumni and friends receive full recognition credit for gifts. Participation is simple. Check with your company's community relations or human resources office to see if they match. If they do, they will have gift forms for you to include with your gift to Terry.

· Gifts of Securities: Gifts of stock are increasingly becoming a vehicle of choice for Terry College supporters. Stock gifts are made through The Arch Foundation, the charitable organization that raises private monies for the school, using one of three methods: Broker to Broker Transfer, Direct Transfer to The Arch Foundation for Terry, or by Making A Gift Of Appreciated Securities.

And remember, EVERY gift counts, no matter the size.

It is the collective impact gift to the annual fund make that takes the Terry College from a solid state education to an exceptional business education offering nationally ranked programs. Won't you invest in that idea and make your gift today?

We'd love to hear why our Terry Annual Fund donors choose to give. Let us know by commenting!

Ways to stay involved at Terry: Online Community, Taco Mac Alumni Event, Terry Annual Fund

Have you registered for Terry’s online community yet?

The Terry College of Business wants you to stay connected! By keeping your home, business and email addresses current with the College, you will receive Terry magazine, our Terry FYI e-newsletter and invitations to alumni events in your area. Once you sign into our Online Alumni Community, you gain access to the alumni directory, which helps you connect with alumni working in various industries all over the world.

Terry’s Online Community allows you to:

• Update your contact information

• Stay connected with your classmates and the entire alumni community

• Submit and read class notes

• Use a UGA lifetime (forwarding) email address

To register for the Online Community, click here and follow the instructions for registering.

Update your address before March 31 and you will automatically be entered to win a $100 online shopping spree at the UGA Bookstore. www.bookstore.uga.edu

Questions? Contact the Terry College Alumni Office at alumni@terry.uga.edu or 706-542-3210.

Young Alumni Spring Event: Thursday, March 25, 2010 (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Support the Terry College of Business while enjoying March Madness and networking with fellow alumni.

Taco Mac
5600 Roswell Road, Suite 3 (The Prado)
Sandy Springs, GA 30342

$20/person ($15 will go to the Terry Annual Fund)
Complimentary Appetizers / Cash Bar
Register Here

Hosted by:
Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp & Wilson, LLP
VBA & Associates of Merrill Lynch
The Terry College Young Alumni Board

Have you participated in the Terry Annual Fund?

Alumni participation is VITAL to the success of the Terry College. It is not one large gift, or even state funds, that maintain the strength of the Terry College. Rather, it is the power of collective giving among many Terry alumni that makes the greatest impact over time. You see, your gift will allow us to take a solid business education and make it exceptional. That’s something you can certainly feel good about!

Please help ensure today’s students are afforded an exceptional foundation that will propel them to become the next generation of business leaders…and remember every gift counts, no matter the size. Visit www.terry.uga.edu/makeagift to make your gift today!