Over the past four years, we have invited each of you, our alumni, to play along in our “Battle of the Decades” challenge. And since 2016, we have seen a tremendous outpouring of support for the University. In just four short years, our graduates from all decades have contributed a total of $411,611.65 to the Rio Fund – a fund that helps cover a wide-range of institutional needs. We hope this year will be no different, as we are asking for your participation and generous support for yourAlma Mater in Round V of “Battle of the Decades”. Greatest Number Year # Of Donors Most Dollars past winners Attending Homecoming The 1970’s dominated in 2019. Not only did they 2020 Who will win this year? Give to help your decade! accumulate the most ‘points’ through last year’s contest, 2019 1970s 1970s NA but they also contributed the most gifts to the Rio Fund. 2018 1960s 1970s 1980s 2017 1970s 1960s 1980s HOW TO PLAY 2016 1970s 1950s 1980s Support your Alma Mater and give in support of your graduation decade. Example, $19.90 would be a gift for a 1990’s alumni. when TO PLAY All gifts to the Rio Fund from September 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020, will directly support Rio Grande’s mission to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. what’s at stake These ‘awards’ will earn each decade a bragging right and will be featured in our newsletter, on our website, and on our social media platforms. Each donor will also be recognized in our yearly donor report. 1. Society of 1876 Cup – The decade with the greatest amount of donors 2. Spirit of Rio Cup – The decade with the most dollars contributed 3. Pride of Rio Cup – The decade with the greatest amount ofnew donors why We take pride in our Battle of the Decades, and we would love your support for the Rio Fund through this fun way to give back and honor yesterday with a gift today. where Not only can you give with the form included, but you can also give online: https://www.rio.edu/alumni/battle

My Decade is Better Than Yours!

Full Name:______3 WAYS TO GIVE Maiden/Former Name:______1. Enclose your check, payable to: Graduation Year/Last Year Attended:______■ I would like to make a one-time gift in honor of my decade or 2. CALL 1-740-245-7431 ■ I would like to make a monthly recurring gift in honor of my decade ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3. VISIT https://www.rio.edu/alumni/battle $19.40 $19.50 $19.60 $19.70 $19.80 $19.90 $20.00 ■ ■ ■ $20.10 $20.20 Other ______■ My spouse is also an alum

Spouse’s Name:______Grad Year:______8-18-2020JA Saturday, Nov. 21 Bevo France Classic Schedule–Friday, Nov. 20 Noon-2 pm – “History of Rio” Archives Exhibit/ 2:00pm (Women’s) vs Tour by Jake Bapst ‘75, 3rd Floor Greer Museum Salem International University (Women’s) 11 am-5 pm – Bevo Francis Classic Tournament 4:00pm Asbury University (Men’s) vs 4 pm – Registration for Athletic Hall of Fame Salem International University (Men’s) Member Recognition 6:00pm University of Rio Grande (Women’s) vs 6 pm – Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet** (Women’s) 8:00pm University of Rio Grande (Men’s) vs *Invitation Only Event Wilberforce University (Men’s) **Tickets will be sold online and at the door Saturday, Nov. 21 Friday, Nov. 20 11:00am Asbury University (Women’s) vs Noon-4 pm – “History of Rio” Archives The Rio Grande Bookstore Wilberforce University (Women’s) Exhibit/Tour by Jake Bapst ‘75, will be open Homecoming Weekend. 1:00pm Asbury University (Men’s) vs 3rd Floor Greer Museum Wilberforce University (Men’s) 2 pm-8 pm – Bevo Francis Classic Tournament On Friday, hours are 8 am to 6 pm in the 3:00pm University of Rio Grande (Women’s) vs 1 pm – Ribbon Cutting for Alumni basement of Rhodes Student Center. Salem International University (Women’s) Heritage Room* On Saturday, hours are noon to 6 pm 5:00pm University of Rio Grande (Men’s) vs 6 pm – Alumni Awards Banquet** in Rhodes and at Lyne Center. Salem International University (Men’s)

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1960’s 1970’s Anonymous ‘60 Linda Bauer ‘60 Anonymous ‘70 Donald Filkins ‘61 Richard Christian ‘70 Battle of the Mary Nutt ‘61 Phil Joseph ‘70 Bob Powell ‘61 Charles Kunkel ‘70 Daniel Ralston ‘61 Harvey Loucks ‘70 2019 RESULTS Mary Seidel ‘61 Bonnie Magaw ‘70 John Wevurski ‘61 Linda Morrow ‘70 John Boyer ‘63 Joann Niffenegger ‘70 Harold Herron ‘63 Cathy Whitt ‘70 Patsy Herron ‘64 Steven Thomerson ‘70 decades William Gorscak ‘65 Joseph Green ‘71 Sandra Wybenga ‘65 Ronald Hooker ‘71 TOTAL $9,422.43 Rich Cartwright ‘66 Melissa McPherson ‘71 Connie Cole ‘66 C. Randall Williams ‘71 $539.20 Charles Duncan ‘66 Richard Pierce ‘71 April Duncan ‘66 Jane Johnson ‘71 $500.09 Catherine Clark-Eich ‘66 James Brokaw ‘72 $2,369.56 Richard Evans ‘66 Carl Huntley ‘72 1980’s Carolyn Gorscak ‘66 Emma Lou Wiseman ‘72 Helen (Cinda) Barton ‘67 Kathryn Hawkins ‘73 Tim Saunders ‘81 $89.60 Dean Kreinbihl ‘67 Vicky Schlosser ‘73 Carol Sexton ‘82 2000’s 1950’s Martha Poland ‘67 Janet Snyder 1973 Amanda Clark ‘83 Robin Fowler ‘01 Norma Wevurski ‘67 Karen Wright ‘73 Dana Johnson ‘83 Walter Bagnall ‘02 $40.24 Dick Barr ’54 Paulette Mitchen ‘67 Mark Snyder ‘74 Donna Johnson ‘83 1990’s Rachel Strawser ‘03 James Magaw ’54 Mary Pierce ‘67 Amilda Noll-Thompson ‘75 Karen Grey ‘84 Jay Reese ‘03 Frank Capehart ’54 James Mitchen ‘68 Don Cox ‘76 Michael Beaver ‘84 Angelo Forte ‘90 Emily Sharpe ‘05 Louis Brushart ‘56 Vickie Powell ‘68 Edward Lekan ‘77 Bob Foster ‘85 Christie Lampe ‘92 David Hollis ‘06 Richard Myers ‘57 Don Trainer ‘68 Sherri Jarvis ‘78 Elizabeth Hosler ‘85 Jeff Strawser ‘93 Richard Callebs ‘08 2010’s Donna Lewis ‘59 Patricia Schuldt ‘69 Tim Summers ‘78 Rusty Lupis ‘87 Julia Hall ‘95 Jackie Hornsby ‘09 Skyler Thompson ‘14 Donald Scott ‘59 James Tyrrell ‘69 Sandy Mustard ‘79 Julia Hall ‘88 Deborah Bagnall ‘98 Benjamin Pope ‘09 Caitlin Nichols ‘18

battle of the decades points

2010s 12 pts

2000s 29 pts

1990s 6 pts

1980s 75 pts

1970s 158 pts

1960s 131 pts

20 pts 1950s

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First Name: ______Last Name:______GIVE MORE THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE Address:______■ I would like more information on gift planning options City: ______State: ______Zip Code:______including bequests, trusts and gift annuities. Country______■ I have included the University of Rio Grande in my ____ E-mail:______Phone:______estate plans to benefit:______MATCHING GIFT My employer______will match my gift. Gifts and pledge payments to URG are tax- ■ Enclosed is the matching gift form for Rio Grande to complete deductible according to IRS regulations. You and return to my employer. may also make a gift at rio.edu/giving