Holiday Greetings,
Although you could consider this one of those Holiday Letters that arrive this time of year, let me assure you I won’t bore you with stories of grandchildren or Aunt Betty’s favorite apple pie recipe. I will, however, try to fill you in on some very important news about GMSAA.
Jim Justice,’70, owner of the Greenbrier Hotel and Resort, has offered to match our $75,000 per year for three years. Jim has eagerly embraced our Greenbrier Leadership Institute and wants to add instructors and expand the GLI leadership curriculum in Greenbrier County. As you may know, GLI has been offering principled based leadership programs to Greenbrier County high school students for the past four years. The program has received high praise from educators throughout West Virginia and is presently expanding to other venues in the state.
Jim Justice, through his matching grant, has offered our Association a chance to leave our legacy of leadership to the youth of West Virginia. The ball is in our court to fulfill our obligation to this grant. If you've ever considered giving to GMSAA, now is the time. Your gift of $1,000 doubles to $2,000; $5,000 grows to $10,000; $10,000 is leveraged to $20,000. Using the enclosed dues envelope, please designate your gift on the line for GLI. Remember, all financial contributions to GMSAA are tax deductible. There may never be a more opportune time to give to your alumni Association.
As we all know our alumni Battalion is getting smaller every year. Over the past twenty some years your Association has accomplished some outstanding achievements including: Our Museum, Memorial Park, and many thousands of dollars provided for scholarships. However, the one thing that will live long after the sound of final Taps, is the legacy of leadership offered by the Greenbrier Leadership Institute to the youth of West Virginia.
As we close out 2011, here’s wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas Season and a happy and prosperous New Year.
Greenbrier Forever,
Grey Webb
President
GMSAA
