Launch of the Appeal 2008 We are delighted to announce the launch of our second annual Appeal for the Campaign for Stowe. This Appeal provides the opportunity for everyone to make a valuable contribution to supporting progress at Stowe - no matter what the size may be, every gift is important - whether it is for £10 or £10,000. The Appeal provides a varied menu of specific projects that you may choose to direct your support towards: Funding for Bursaries, the provision of New Sports Pitches, the restoration of the State Library, the provision of a Projector and Screen for the Roxburgh Hall, and the re-installation of the North Front Bells.
You can download a digital copy of the Appeal leaflet here. Leaflet final version std.pdf
If you have any particular questions about the Appeal or the projects that lie at its heart, please contact the Campaign Director, Colin Dudgeon, who will be pleased to talk to you or answer your questions by e-mail (cdudgeon@stowe.co.uk, or on 01280 818249).
Campaign for Stowe Annual Report The first annual Campaign report has recently been published, providing news on recent developments at Stowe, the projects that have been funded, and a list of all those who have so generously helped to realise these ambitions. You can view or download a digital copy here, but should you wish to have a printed copy of the report then please do contact Colin Dudgeon, Director of the Campaign for Stowe, by e-mail on cdudgeon@stowe.co.uk, or by telephone on 01280 818249.
Chris Atkinson is now in his 3rd and final year as President of the Old Stoic Society. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the School and its development plans, and a considerable supporter of the Campaign's efforts. To mark his final year as President, Chris has set himself the target of raising £300,000 towards the Campaign's goals, from those who have known him either from his days as a Stoic (he left Chatham in '59), a teacher, sports coach, Housemaster of Walpole, or Secretary of the Old Stoic Society. He would be delighted to hear from any member of the Stowe community who would like to support the President's Appeal, and promises warm acknowledgement! Please click here to make contact with Chris.
American Friends of Stowe AFS was founded in 2002 in order to provide a nexus for those living in the United States to re-connect with Stowe and to provide financial support for the Campaign for Stowe. AFS has more than 300 members comprised of Old Stoics, families, former staff, and friends. (See above) American Friends is an active organization hosting social events and raising funds to support for the Campaign. AFS is an incorporated nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Financial contributions from the US are tax-deductible. In addition to traditional donations, gifts of appreciated shares, legacy grants, and bequests are also accepted and encouraged.
The Stowe Harvard Dinner - Friday June 6th The 17th annual Stowe Harvard Dinner will be held in the State Rooms at Stowe on Friday June 6th. The Dinner is organised in conjunction with American Friends of Stowe (see above). The occasion is an important celebration of the close relationship that exists between Stowe and Harvard, and in particular of the Stowe Harvard Fellowship. Through the Fellowship, every year a postgraduate of Harvard is selected to come to Stowe as a teacher, coach and counsellor. This year's Stowe Harvard Fellow is Samuel Halpert. As last year, we will be offering our guests and supporters an exciting programme of events around the Dinner. Formal invitaions will be sent out soon.
Roxburgh Society Lunch - Tuesday July 1st The Roxburgh Society (for those who have left, or intend to leave, a bequest to Stowe in their will) is pleased to announce the date for its 4th Annual Lunch, at Stowe on Tuesday July 1st. Formal invitations will be sent out later in the year.
