Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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1 pi elefund Students Use the “Call of the Wild” to Raise $200,000 For eight busy evenings in late fall, the Super Telcfund was held on the “penthouse” floor of Snell Hall. This year’s theme was The Call of the Wild,” and that it was. OSU's Super Telcfund managed to blow away their $175,000 goal by more than $25,000. This was yet another year Student Foundation surpassed their goal. Student Foundation recruited volunteer callers from various parts of campus. These callers came everywhere from clubs to the Greek community. Callers worked two hour shifts, soliciting donations from alumni all over the country. During the sessions. Student Foundation members were motivators for the volunteers, and gift certificates and prizes were awarded to the top callers each night. During a telcfund training session from Melanie Marshall, Student Foundation adviser, the callers were taught the calling procedures immediately prior to their shift. They asked alumni over the phone whether they would be willing to contribute money toward the Telefund’s goal. The Super Telcfund also had help from the administration. VIP callers included OSU President John Byrne, Assistant Dean Nancy Vandcrpool and Vice President Jo Anne Trow among others. The Telefund’s proceeds benefited the entire OSU student body. The money raised went to the general fund, which received 80 percent of the total amount, and to the Student Foundation, which collected the remaining 20 percent. Student Foundation then distributed the money to clubs and organizations in need. Clubs needing additional financial backing submitted a monetary request to Student Foundation. The Foundation then proceeded to approve the proper money allocations to the deserving student groups. Duy Anh Tran, President of Student Foundation, explained that the organization gave $6,000 in scholarships and dedicated $5,000 to Kerr Library. Unusual calls also accompanied the telcfund. Some of the callers offered political commentary in the wake of the national presidential election. According to Michelle Pigeon, one alumnus was not going to donate unless the caller was a Republican. In addition, Melanie Marshall recalled, “One alum said they weren’t politically correct enough to give to OSU.” All in all, the Tclefund’s success was a result of the teamwork among the callers. Student Foundation and the alumni. Traci Ketchum Megan Hathaway volunteers her time at the 1992 Super Telcfund. 4 T E L E F U N D S U P E R •

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Erich Thomputn Man Primrose perfects a jump on rollcrbladcs outside Parker Stadium during spring term. An avid rock climber practices bis technique at the Indoor Rock Climbing Center before attempting local climbing spots. Smith Rock and the Columns. A I) V E N T U R I S T S