President's Club records, 1973-1990

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Summary

Creators:
University of San Diego Office of Public Relations
Abstract:
These records document the establishment of a President's Club to recognize University of San Diego's most generous benefactors. The bulk of these records consist of planning materials for the President's Club Dinner, the annual appreciation event for President's Club members.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, President's Club records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Background

Scope and content:

These records include the administrative records and event planning materials for the President's Club. These records document the founding of the President's Club as a way to honor the University of San Diego's major benefactors. These records also include planning materials for the President's Club Dinner, the primary event held to recognize President's Club donors. Planning materials include correspondence, meeting materials, membership lists, invitations, and documentation of the food and entertainment planned for the night. Correspondence includes review of the previous years' dinner as well as planning discussion for the current year.

Biographical / historical:

The President's Club was founded in 1973 as a way to increase the donor base for the University of San Diego. The President's Club honored those individuals who contributed at least $1,000 annually to support the University of San Diego. With their contribution, President's Club members gained recognition in University publications, particularly the Honor Roll of Donors, and were invited to attend the annual President's Club Dinner. The Charter Dinner for the President's Club, hosted by Helen and James Copley, took place on August 23, 1973 in the Copley Library. The Dinner continued to be held in the Mother Hill Reading Room in Copley Library for many years. Speeches, performances, and recognition of key USD supporters accompanied the event.

Between 1981 and 1987, a President's Club Newsletter was published to keep all members informed of activities and events. Membership to the President's Club rose to $1,500 annually by 2009. As the President's Club continued to grow, varied levels of donor membership were established. Donors could be President's Club Members, Associates, Patrons, Fellows, Benefactors, or Founders based on their level of annual support.

Custodial history:

These are primarily the records of Sara Finn who served as Director of Public Relations and coordinated much of the President's Club functions and events. Sister Virginia McMonagle, who is referenced among the later documents, took over some of the planning.

Processing information:

Initial processing was conducted by Tessie Camina in 2009. Additional processing was conducted by Ashley Toutain in 2017.

Arrangement:

These records are organized into two series:

Series I. Administrative records

Series II. Events

Both series are arranged in chronological order.

Physical description:
1 box (1 linear foot)
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
benefactors
events

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, President's Club records, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Location of this collection:
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110 2492, US
Contact:
(619) 260-2730
spcoll@sandiego.edu
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