The Founders’ Club
In 1907 a group of young men gave of themselves to form an organization that
would impact young men for many years to come. They had a vision of the future
and did what it took to make it happen. They believed in a brotherhood of men,
committed to scholarly activity, developing strong bonds of brotherhood, with a
strong sense of civic involvement and the broadening of one's leadership skills.
These men made an investment in Triangle. In recognition of their sacrifice for
the good of the order, the Education Foundation created the Founders' Club.
The Founders' Club is one of the building blocks of the Triangle Education
Foundation. Club members contribute gifts of $10,000 (Diamond), $5,000
(Titanium), $2,500 (Platinum), $1,000 (Gold), $500 (Silver), $250 (Bronze), or
$125 (Pearl)* over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). These
individuals provide the financial foundation for a wide array of educational
programs for the members of Triangle. All alumni are invited and encourage
to join this prestigious society. If you would like to become a member of
this group call the Foundation’s President, Scott Bova at (317)
705-9803 or email him at .
* Special Founders' Club for recent alumni initiated within the past 10 years.
The Living Oak Society
The oak tree is a meaningful part of our coat of arms, but what does it have
to do with retirement and estate planning? The tree in many ways represents our
Fraternity – strong, full of life, with roots deeply planted. As the years pass
it gathers nourishment from the fallen leaves, grows new limbs, sprouts fresh
leaves and becomes even stronger.
Just as the mighty oak tree needs nourishment to maintain its strength and keep
growing, the Fraternity needs the same “plant food”. Through the generosity of
many the Fraternity is the strongest it has ever been. New branches being formed
on such campuses such as the University of Kentucky, new leaves being sprouted with each initiation
class, and roots growing stronger with our growing ranks of alumni make Triangle
Fraternity a very strong oak tree.
As retirement and estate planning have become so prevalent in today’s society as
a way to pass on a greater percent of one’s estate to their family, as well as,
provide “plant food” for the charities they care the most about. Thankfully for
Triangle, many alumni have made it a priority to provide for the Fraternity in
their plans.
In response, the Foundation has established the Living Oak Society to recognize
those alumni that have made Triangle a part of their retirement and estate
plans. We know many alumni have done so without even being asked and without
identifying themselves, but we want to make sure you are properly recognized for
your support, as well as, share with others your deep convictions in Triangle.
The President’s Men
In the fall of 2000 the Foundation launched the President’s Men, a new
program specifically geared towards undergraduate Triangle brothers. The
President’s Men is a special invitation from the Foundation President for
undergraduates to give a vote of confidence in the work of the Foundation.
The President’s Men is a special recognition society for undergraduate members.
For a $25 donation an undergraduate becomes a member of this elite society. With
their gift they reaffirm their commitment to leadership and scholarship by their
support of the many programs of the Foundation.
The Foundation sponsored programs such as the Educational Leadership
Consultants, the Herbert F. Scobie Leadership School, the Undergraduate
Interfraternity Institute, Leadership Advantage or the annual President’s
Academy impact every Triangle chapter. These programs have proven results in
improved chapter size, GPA, and leadership abilities.
The President’s Men program recognizes donors in the fiscal year (July 1 – June
30), if you would like more information on the President’s Men program, please
contact the Foundation’s President, Scott Bova at (317) 705-9803
or at . |