April, 2008

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As the warmer days of spring approach, we wanted to once again write to thank everyone who has been a part of our efforts to raise funds for the Graduate Periodontics Clinic Renovation. We are so pleased to report that since we introduced the initiative in December of 2005, gifts and pledges have now exceeded $750,000. We sincerely thank you for your loyalty, generosity, and thoughtfulness.

The scheduled dates for the renovation are May through August of 2008. Scheduled bi-weekly meetings continue to take place involving department staff and faculty and the architects for the project in order to finalize construction plans. We hope you will take the time to review the enclosed drawings and floor plan for the new clinic.
Needless to say, it is an exciting time for the Graduate Periodontics program!

As our momentum continues, we wanted to take a moment to ask again for your continued support towards our goal of $1 million. As we approach the end of our campaign, your support at this time will have a huge impact on the completion of our goal. Now more than ever, your generosity will be instrumental in making this important endeavor a success.

Therefore, our hope is that you will show your support for this worthy effort by making an initial gift or renewing your commitment from last year in the form of a gift this fiscal year. We would again suggest that you consider a multi-year pledge over a 3-5 year period to help solidify our efforts. For example, if you have given $1,000 to the campaign, we ask you to consider committing an additional $4,000 ($1,000 a year for four years) to pledge a total of $5,000 to the campaign. Many individuals have indeed chosen a multi-year pledge in order to commit a significant amount to the project. If you have yet to make a gift to the campaign, we ask you to do so at this time in order to have a significant impact on the completion of our ultimate goal of $1 million. As part of the renovation, a permanent donor board will be erected in the Periodontics Clinic honoring those who have made a gift to this worthwhile project. We indeed hope your name will be prominently displayed alongside your classmates and colleagues.

We have included a gift/pledge form and return envelope for your convenience. Thank you in advance for your consideration and we look forward to your continued participation.

Sincerely,