Dear Friends of the Foundation,

As the UAEF celebrates its silver anniversary and embarks upon the journey toward the golden, it seems appropriate to take a moment to reflect and thank the "contributors" who made the UAEF the solid and established organization that it is.

We are what we are today because we stand on the shoulders of those who served before us. Over the past 25 years, 76 community members have shown their dedication to the students and staff in the UA Schools by serving as UAEF Trustees. Each and every year, incoming trustees add to the "foundation" laid by the organization's original members and have helped UAEF assets grow to nearly $1 million dollars. For most of these years, the trustees were lead by the best friend the UAEF has ever had, Louesa Callahan Foster, '61. Her dedication to and love of the UAEF are key ingredients to today's successes.

UAEF fund sponsors who established designated funds are to be recognized and thanked for their commitment to and affection for the UA Schools. These designated funds make a difference every day to our students and staff.

We thank each and every donor who chose to show their confidence in our good stewardship with their financial gifts. As donors, you are the bridge between great ideas and reality in the classroom. We are proud to turn your dollars into action and thank you for your confidence.

We thank the creative thinkers in our community who are looking to enhance each child's educational experience and come to the UAEF with their wonderful ideas. We are fortunate to live in a community where status quo is not acceptable, and look forward to another 25 years of fantastic grant requests.

Finally, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and administration of our schools. Without the level of commitment and passion you demonstrate daily from the bus drivers to the Superintendent's Office, we would never be able to make the case for why our community should give more than their tax dollars to our schools.

Thank you all for the teamwork that has carried the UAEF through the first 25 years. Let's keep the ball rolling as we continue the journey toward our golden anniversary so that when we sit back and reflect on these years, we will be equally proud of our accomplishments.

With Gratitude,

Julie Carleton Martin, '83
UAEF President