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2017 OFFICERS & LETTER FROM

BOARD MEMBERS
THE CHAIRMAN

OFFICERS

Dear Alums,and make a difference in the lives of our
Jessica Brookshire, Chair
Ryan Kring, Vice-Chair South Bend students.

Lauren Davis, Treasurer As we begin another school year,
Kevin Fautz, Secretarythe South Bend Alumni Association
As you read this issue of Alumnews, I
is working on a variety of initiatives
BOARD MEMBERShope you smile as you read about some
to support our South Bend schools past South Bend school graduates’

Time Bakerand assist with student success. We successes as well as current student
Jack Champaigne recognize the community need and
Eric Crittendon accomplishments. I also hope you
recognize we have the opportunity to
Dave Dunlap nd opportunities to become engaged
Joseph Fragomeni make a difference.with us, through making a donation or

Vicky Holland attending upcoming events.
Greg Humnikcy
Jim KapsaThousands of students are supported by

Paul Laskowski our organization each year as we “payOur annual South Bend Community
Bill Pryzbysz it forward” through community service
Connie Varga Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on
and support of school extra-curricular
Derrick Wesley November 14 at the Century Center.
Jason Whitmer activities. This strong tradition will
At this event we will recognize and
Duane Wilsoncontinue this year. Meanwhile, new plans honor extraordinary individuals whose

OFFICE STAFFand opportunities are on the horizon.accomplishments have bene ted our

community. These role models have
Steve Luecke, Executive Director
Steve Luecke, our executive director, has provided inspiration, encouragement and
Nancy Sulok, Of ce Managerannounced his retirement effective at dedication to make South Bend a better

the end of this calendar year. Steve has community and will help us to support

provided us with excellent leadership many school extra-curricular programs.

SOUTH BEND ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONand put us in a strong position to
continue our mission. Under his direction
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. We wish Steve and his wife Peg
and his friendship, we have increased
South Bend, IN 46601a happy retirement and look forward
phone: (574) 393-6004our support to the schools, which in turn to continuing to work with them
fax: (574) 283-8037
has increased the community service as ‘Friends’ of the South Bend
sbaa@sb.schoolprovided by our students.
www.southbendalumni.comAlumni Association.

As we prepare for this transition, a
team has been formed to discuss future

needs, identify partnerships and develop

a plan for the recruitment of our next

executive director. The Board of Trustees
is as committed as ever to position the

SBAA for long-term, continued success

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