| Formed in 1993, the Tamburitzans Scholarship
Endowment Committee realized the creation of sixteen
named scholarships during Duquesne University's
Celebration of Excellence Capital Campaign
(1995-1999). Dedicated to continuing the momentum
into the year 2000 and beyond, a Core Leadership
Group of key donor volunteers arose from the original
committee. The CLG promptly launched a new Tamburitzans
endowed scholarship campaign, the New
Century Initiative. The first non-academic
group to initiate a coordinated and innovative
endowment campaign structured to access new areas
of endowment and financial support, the CLG's
purpose is to centralize and lead endowment campaign
activities in partnership with the President's
Office and the Office of University Relations.
CLG Members
Joseph Bilich, Co-Chairman
Dr. Anthony T. Dren, Co-Chairman
Catherine M. Dren, Deputy
Mark Kosovec, Deputy
Daniel Muchnok, Deputy
Vlad Popovich, Deputy
Paul G. Stafura, Deputy
The
purpose of the Friends organization is to support
the mission of the ensemble by providing a network
of caring and support for the student performers.
Costing only $5.00 annually, membership entitles
you to receive the latest Tamburitzans news via
the Friends' newsletter, as well as the opportunity
to attend monthly meetings and to assist in the
planning of fundraisers and other social events
such as the Annual Public Picnic (Labor Day weekend),
Grand Award "60-60" Dinner (fall), Upper
St. Clair Performance (January), and the annual
Senior Banquet (end of Spring semester), which
directly benefit the Tamburitzans performers.
Membership is open to anyone who is interested
in the well-being and success of the Tamburitzans.
To join the Friends of the Duquesne
University Tamburitzans, send $5, indicating your
intention to become a member, along with your
name, address, and phone number to: Mrs. Betty
Kolano, c/o Tamburitzans,
1801 Blvd of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
For more information about the Friends' Annual
"Grand Award" Dinner, or to purchase
tickets for the event, call 412-793-6736.
The Duquesne University
Tamburitzans Alumni Association is comprised of
former Tamburitzans and their spouses. The organization
meets monthly and holds various fund-raising and
social events throughout the year. Their annual
"Communion Breakfast" is a spiritual
homecoming event held each September on the Duquesne
University campus to welcome incoming freshmen
and their families, and to acquaint the current
ensemble with their proud "Tammie" alumni. The
Alumni Association also sponsors a local Tamburitzans
performance annually in the Pittsburgh area each
fall.
Through the help and support of these and other
volunteers, the Tamburitzans has been able
to maintain its identity as a driving force in
the folk arts arena. If you would like to volunteer
your time or expertise in any capacity, we
would like to hear from you.
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