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SPRING 2021 Introducing the 2022 Horatio Alger Award Recipients pg. 6 MOVING FORWARD: A Plan for the Future based on the Blueprint for Excellence & Growth pg. 24 RECAP: Scholar Services Make a Difference pg. 35 Horatio Alger Association of Canada Plans for Expansion pg. 44 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Horatio Alger Association has used this unprecedented time in our history as an organization to remain focused on the future with exciting plans for growth. Using our Blueprint for Excellence and Growth as a guide, we have maintained the Association’s momentum in all areas of operation: • Membership • Educational Programs and Services • Public Outreach • Research and Publications • Fiscal Activities Our cover story, “Moving Forward: A Blueprint for the Future,” explores new developments as we pursue our mission to make a positive impact on North America’s future leaders. This issue of The Forum also features the Horatio Alger Class of 2022. Their life stories reinforce that the tried-and-true values of hard work, determination, and perseverance are what propelled them to the pinnacles of success. We congratulate the newest Award recipients and we look forward to welcoming them during the celebration of our 75th anniversary of the founding of the Horatio Alger Association during the Awards Ceremonies in April 2022. We also look forward to acknowledging the valuable contributions of Tom Selleck, since his induction in 2000, by presenting him with the 2022 Norman Vincent Peale Award. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Horatio Alger Scholars have had to work through many challenges, such as the closing of college campuses. Be sure to read about how our Scholars have fared in these difficult times and what the Association has done to assist and support them in”Outreach to Scholars Reaps Uplifting Results (pg. 40).” The new directions the Association is taking are exciting and will offer additional ways of expanding our national visibility. We have come far since our founding in 1947 and have much to celebrate during our 75th anniversary in 2022. We look forward to that milestone as we continue our mission and commitment to ensuring the American Dream for generations to come. Horatio Alger Association Executive Committee MATTHEW K. ROSE DENNIS R. WASHINGTON CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN EMERITUS JAMES F. DICKE II WALTER SCOTT, JR. PRESIDENT ENDOWMENT FUND CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT GREG E. ABEL V. PREM WATSA VICE PRESIDENT HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF CANADA PRESIDENT ANTHONY WELTERS VALERIE MONTGOMERY RICE TREASURER MEMBER-AT-LARGE BYRON D. TROTT GREG P. RENKER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN MEMBER-AT-LARGE PAUL ANTHONY NOVELLY CHAIRMAN EMERITUS SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2021 MEMBERSHIP & BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OCTOBER 6-8, 2021 | THE BREAKERS | PALM BEACH, FLORIDA SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 75TH ANNUAL HORATIO ALGER AWARDS April 7–9, 2022 • Washington, D.C. As we carry out our mission, we hope all Members, Life Partners, and Friends will be with us to welcome the newest class of distinguished Members and National Scholars from the United States and Canada. CONTENTS 35 SCHOLAR AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM NEWS 24 MOVING FORWARD: A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE 6 CONGRATULATIONS 4 TO THE CLASS OF 2022 NORMAN VINCENT 2022 PEALE AWARD RECIPIENT: TOM SELLECK Also in this issue MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE 44 HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF 54 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? COMMITTEE CANADA PLANS FOR EXPANSION 56 OUR IMPACT 31 LEGACY AMBASSADORS AND 45 IN TRIBUTE FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION 57 FUTURE EVENTS 49 IN THE NEWS 33 UPDATES FROM THE BOARD SOCIAL MEDIA ROUNDUP 42 FIVE MINUTES WITH DAVID JOHNSTON 52 2022 NORMAN VINCENT PEALE AWARD RECIPIENT TOM SELLECK Actor/Producer Class of 2000 The Norman Vincent Peale Award of victimhood, and I thank you all for is the highest honor bestowed by reminding us of that important lesson.” the Association on Members in He went on to discuss the value of recognition of their involvement, good character, saying, “Right now you support, and service to its are all consumed with WHAT you want mission. Tom Selleck (’00) is the to be, but I hope you will take time to 2022 recipient of the Peale Award. consider WHO you want to be.” His service to the Association in support of the annual Awards events Five years later, Selleck once again was and national visibility efforts are deeply the featured speaker at the Members appreciated. Luncheon—this time at the U.S. Department of State. Part of his advice Tom Selleck was inducted into the and words of wisdom include, “The Horatio Alger Association in 2000. pursuit of happiness doesn’t guarantee That year he gave the keynote address you anything but the right to chase at the Members Luncheon—held it. If you follow your dreams, you’ll at the Ronald Reagan Building and probably discover your talent. Luck is International Trade Center. During unpredictable, but talent tends to take his talk, he said to the Scholars in advantage of it; therefore, the talented attendance, “You chose not to nurse tend to have more of it. Life isn’t fair, a grievance, but to overcome it. You but you can be.” have chosen perseverance instead 4 THE FORUM | SPRING 2021 Using his talent and skills as an actor to Several times, Selleck moderated Throughout his years of involvement gain national visibility for the Horatio a segment of the Awards Induction with the Horatio Alger Association, Alger Association, Selleck narrated Ceremony, which featured Scholars Selleck has focused his attention on the public service announcements. He and the Association’s educational Scholars. During his induction year of also narrated the Association’s Against programs. Then, from 2010 to 2017, 2000, he became a personal mentor the odds: The Next Generation he co-emceed the annual Awards to Scholar Tara Cutting. The two have series, which highlights the courage Induction Ceremony with fellow remained in contact over the years, and determination of three National Member Lou Dobbs (’99). In 2018, and in 2020 Tara was selected as the Scholars in each episode. he once again co-emceed the Alumna of the Year. Awards Induction Ceremony— this time with Byron Pitts (’17). The Horatio Alger Association is proud to salute Tom Selleck as the 2022 Tom Selleck with National Scholars. Norman Vincent Peale Recipient. The Norman Vincent Peale Award. Lou Dobbs and Tom Selleck co-emceed the Annual Awards Induction Ceremony from 2010 to 2017. SPRING 2021 | THE FORUM 5 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS of 2022The Class of 2022 will be introduced during the 75th anniversary of the Horatio Alger Association at the Horatio Alger Awards Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C., April 7–9, 2022. In the following pages we salute: 6 THE FORUM | SPRING 2021 JAMES R. ANDREWS HORACIO D. ROZANSKI RITA L. CASE G. BRINT RYAN ARTHUR J. FALCONE WALTER SCHROEDER MARIO J. GABELLI JANE SEYMOUR STEDMAN GRAHAM DAVID A. THOMPSON STANLEY KROENKE HERSCHEL J. WALKER ROBERT A. MCDONALD RONALD G. WANEK STEVEN S REINEMUND GEORGE A. WEISS SPRING 2021 | THE FORUM 7 DR. JAMES R. ANDREWS Orthopaedic Surgeon, Andrews Institute Chairman, Andrews Research & Education Foundation Chairman, American Sports Medicine Institute Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in School. Over the years, Andrews has 1942, James Andrews grew up become known internationally for his on a farm with his mother and skills as an orthopaedic surgeon. His grandparents while his father prestigious patients include athletes served overseas during World Bo Jackson, Troy Aikman, Drew Brees, War II. He worked on the farm in Emmitt Smith, Roger Clemens, Charles his childhood and later worked in Barkley, and Jack Nicklaus. Andrews a dry-cleaning shop. An avid athlete, has long served as a mentor to athletes he made it an early goal to become a and doctors, passing on his personal NOMINATED BY sports doctor. On his way to achieving philosophy of “never look back and WILLIAM J. DORÉ his goal, Andrews was devastated wonder what if or if only.” 2000 HORATIO ALGER MEMBER when his beloved father died suddenly during Andrews’s sophomore year in college. He persevered through his grief and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Louisiana State University and completed his residency training at Tulane Medical 8 THE FORUM | SPRING 2021 Rita Case was born in California in car dealer. Together they opened the 1955, where her parents owned and first Hyundai and Acura dealerships operated a small auto repair shop. Rita and became the largest in the grew up helping with the business by country. They worked tirelessly answering the phones, sweeping the side by side to build the Rick Case floors, and stocking in parts. When Automotive Group, which today she was 13, her parents were issued operates 14 dealerships in South the first Honda automobile franchise Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. in the United States. After school, Sadly, Rita’s husband and business NOMINATED BY on weekends and every summer she partner died in 2020. Rita now serves RONALD M. worked to learn every position in the as the President, CEO and Owner of BERGERON, SR. dealership. She knew she wanted the nation’s largest retail auto group 2018 HORATIO ALGER MEMBER to be a car dealer. Rita’s youth was owned and operated by a woman. challenged by family addiction issues. She vows to keep the company family- PAUL ANTHONY NOVELLY 2000 HORATIO ALGER MEMBER Later, she faced challenges in her owned for generations to come. Rick career as a female working in the and Rita Case have long served male-dominated auto industry. Rita as generous philanthropists to graduated with a degree in economics many educational organizations from the University of California, and charities, including 4-year Davis.