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TCU Dorothy Garrett Martin Lectureship in Values & Ethics
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In 1999, TCU Junior Joelle Martin approached the TCU administration with an offer that couldn't be refused. "My grandfather, Paul Martin, wants to give $50,000 to start a permanently endowed lectureship in values and ethics in honor of my late grandmother, Dorothy Garrett Martin. In accepting the gift, Delta Gammas must raise a like amount of money to establish the lectureship." Of course the university said yes, appointing a talented committee of Delta Gamma alumnae to raise $50,000 to meet the challenge and create the $ 100,000 lectureship. In October 2001, the Delta Gamma Foundation and Executive Offices officially awarded TCU the lectureship and the challenge gift from Mr. Martin. Fort Worth Alumnae Raise Money for Lectureship The Fort Worth Delta Gamma alumnae chapter and Gamma Tau/TCU chapter made a formal presentation to Michael Ferrari, Chancellor of Texas Christian University on October 1, 2001 at TCU's Alumni Center. Fort Worth Delta Gamma raised over $60,000 of which 50,000 was matched by The Martin Family. Over $110,000 was presented to the TCU Chancellor to bring the Delta Gamma Dorothy Garrett Martin Values and Ethics Lectureship to the TCU campus. Thank you to the many Delta Gamma alumnae who donated to this worthy effort. We will continue to accept donations for the Lectureship to ensure that the future of this dynamic programming opportunity for Delta Gamma and TCU continues on the TCU campus. The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter, Gamma Tau alumnae and the Gamma Tau Chapter are very proud to be able to make a significant contribution to TCU and the Fort Worth community with our gift of this important Lectureship that will enrich the entire city. We hope that each Delta Gamma will be proud of this wonderful accomplishment.
As of 2008 the Lectureship principal fund is $126,000. Our goal is to raise at least $180,000 so we are gladly accepting donations of any amount! Please contact TCU if you would like to make a donation.
TCU-Director of Principal Gifts TCU Box 297044 Fort Worth, TX 76129
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