{"id":36892,"date":"2019-12-05T21:13:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T21:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/?p=36892"},"modified":"2019-12-12T17:32:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T17:32:32","slug":"december-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/december-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"greene\" class=\"&quot;\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Thank you! A Message from the University\u2019s Annual Giving Chair<\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/378292927?color=15234a&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As a member of the George Eastman Circle, you make amazing things possible for the URochester, its Medical Center, and all those who are a part of our family. Your passion, dedication, and incredible generosity make an impact on the world each and every day. You help change lives and we are grateful for all you do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Meliora,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/gwenmgreenetransparent-e1528487030877.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/gwenmgreenetransparent-e1528487030877.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"56\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nGwen M. Greene \u201965<br \/>\nMember, Board of Trustees<br \/>\nChair, University Annual Giving Programs<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"gratitude\" class=\"article_subhead\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Improving Relationships through Gratitude: A conversation with Stephanie O\u2019Keefe<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37102 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/flap-logo.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThis time of year, we often give thanks. This year, more than 3,000 George Eastman Circle members have invested more than $6.8 million dollars. We are beyond grateful for your generosity and would like to express our sincerest thanks. In the spirit of giving, and to learn more about the expression of gratitude, we sat down with Stephanie O\u2019Keefe. Stephanie earned her Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ master\u2019s degree in 2012, her PhD in 2017, focusing her thesis on elements of gratitude. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/news-and-events-pages\/read-our-newsletter\/give-thanks-live-thanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to find out what she discovered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To read through inspirational ideas, further appreciate the beauty of gratitude, give thanks, and live thanks, visit this special <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everbetter.rochester.edu\/give-thanks-live-thanks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"impact\" class=\"article_subhead\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Your Philanthropic Impact<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/downloads\/impact-2019\/index.html#p=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36952 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GEC_Impact_Brochure_2019_v6_Page_1-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GEC_Impact_Brochure_2019_v6_Page_1-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/GEC_Impact_Brochure_2019_v6_Page_1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">George Eastman Circle members make an enormous impact each and every day. To learn more about the difference you make, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/downloads\/impact-2019\/index.html#p=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/strong> to view our new Philanthropic Impact report.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"volunteer\" class=\"article_subhead\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Get Involved<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many of our volunteers help us advance the University\u2019s mission in the spirit of philanthropy. Donors who support the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ or one of its schools or units share a common characteristic\u2014the desire to make a difference. The George Eastman Circle Leadership Councils are comprised of volunteer leaders who actively strengthen the Circle\u2019s presence in key regions around the country. Council members promote high-end annual giving to an identified group of the University\u2019s closest alumni, parents and friends. In addition, George Eastman Circle Leadership Council members are invited to join a network of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ volunteers who are supporting the University\u2019s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create\u2014and make the world ever better.<\/p>\n<p>As a George Eastman Circle member, we invite you to learn more about our George Eastman Circle Leadership Councils by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/membership\/leadership\/volunteers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> or by contacting Erin Bory, Director, George Eastman Circle Volunteers and Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:erin.bory@rochester.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">erin.bory@rochester.edu<\/a> or 585-275-6603.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"travelclub\" class=\"article_subhead\" style=\"text-align: left;\">See the world with the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Travel Club<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/big-ben-bridge-castle-460672.legal_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/big-ben-bridge-castle-460672.legal_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/big-ben-bridge-castle-460672.legal_.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/big-ben-bridge-castle-460672.legal_-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/big-ben-bridge-castle-460672.legal_-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/big-ben-bridge-castle-460672.legal_-700x482.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Pack your bags and broaden your horizons with these incredible trips in 2020. With extraordinary experiences in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/files\/2l2aSZ\/UnivRochesterBathLondon2020flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">London and Bath<\/a><\/strong>, Canada, Italy, and Japan led by University hosts, your next adventure awaits. To learn more, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/alumni-benefits\/travel-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rochester.edu\/alumni\/travel<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[vc_separator type=&#8217;normal&#8217; position=&#8217;center&#8217; color=&#8217;#065143&#8242; thickness=&#8221; up=&#8217;20&#8217; down=&#8217;20&#8217;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; box_shadow_on_row=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"events\" class=\"article_subhead\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Upcoming Events<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MW111219UR0114.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MW111219UR0114.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MW111219UR0114.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MW111219UR0114-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MW111219UR0114-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/MW111219UR0114-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the ways we\u2019re able to thank you for your commitment to philanthropy at the University is to extend invitations to various regional gatherings, dinners, and University programs. Here are just a few of the upcoming events that George Eastman Circle members are invited to attend. To learn more, please visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Eastman Circle website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save the date for these spring George Eastman Circle events:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/news-and-events\/save-the-date-george-eastman-circle-impact-reception-with-eastman-school-of-music-rochester-ny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Eastman Circle Impact Reception with Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>April 1<br \/>\nRochester, NY<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/news-and-events\/save-the-date-family-reception-the-strong-national-museum-of-play-rochester-ny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Eastman Circle Family Reception, Rochester, NY<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>April 22<br \/>\nRochester, NY<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/news-and-events\/save-the-date-garden-party-at-the-memorial-art-gallery-rochester-ny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Eastman Circle Garden Party, Rochester, NY<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>June 9<br \/>\nRochester, NY<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/news-and-events\/save-the-date-george-eastman-circle-hospitality-suite-2020-cgi-rochester-international-jazz-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Eastman Circle Hospitality Suite &#8211; 2020 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, Rochester, NY<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>June 20<br \/>\nRochester, NY<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WelcomeCelebrations_alumni-banner-template-1-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WelcomeCelebrations_alumni-banner-template-1-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WelcomeCelebrations_alumni-banner-template-1-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/WelcomeCelebrations_alumni-banner-template-1-01-300x131.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWelcome Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, the University\u2019s 11<sup>th<\/sup> president, and join a conversation about the University\u2019s future at one of these upcoming national events near you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1.15.20 | Tucson, AZ<br \/>\n1.29.20 | Palm Beach, FL<br \/>\n1.30.20 | Naples, FL<br \/>\n2.6.20 | Houston, TX<br \/>\n2.7.20 | Chapel Hill, NC<br \/>\n3.13.20 | Washington, DC<br \/>\n3.29.20 | Los Angeles, CA<br \/>\n3.30.20 | San Diego, CA<br \/>\n4.23.20 | Chicago, IL<br \/>\n5.28.20 | Philadelphia, PA<br \/>\n6.18.20 | San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n<p>For more details, and to register, visit this <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/uofr.us\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Share the spirit of the season. These fun and festive holiday celebrations are coming to a city near you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>12.5.19 | San Diego, CA<br \/>\n12.6.19 | Syracuse, NY<br \/>\n12.6.19 | Tokyo, Japan<br \/>\n12.7.19 | Los Angeles, CA<br \/>\n12.9.19 | New York, NY<br \/>\n12.13.19 | Taipei, Taiwan<br \/>\n12.13.19 | Rochester, NY<br \/>\n12.14.19 | Cleveland, OH<br \/>\n12.15.19 | Raleigh, NC<br \/>\n1.4.20 | San Francisco, CA<br \/>\n1.4.20 | Philadelphia, PA<br \/>\n1.5.20 | Atlanta, GA<br \/>\n1.5.20 | Washington, D.C.<br \/>\n1.10.20 | Boston, MA<br \/>\n1.11.20 | Chicago, IL<br \/>\n1.12.20 | Albany, NY<br \/>\n1.12.20 | Houston, TX<br \/>\n1.23.20 | Pittsburgh, PA<br \/>\n1.25.20 | Baltimore, MD<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For more details, and to register, visit this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/alumni\/explore\/regional-events\/2019-2020-holiday-and-new-year-celebrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Board of Trustees member and Annual Giving Chair, Gwen M. 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