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IAFSA Executive Director to retire; New Director Appointed

During the 2013 Annual Meeting IAFSA President Kelly Raymond '07announced that, after 25 years of service, our Executive Director, MarilynBooth Manzella '69, has decided to retire as of September 1, 2013. TheBoard has appointed her assistant, Debra Regan Cleveland '73, to succeedher on that date.

"We anticipate a smooth transition and the continuation of operations asusual. Debbie is someone who has demonstrated skills and endorsed thetradition of service that is a hallmark of our organization. We have everyconfidence in Debbie's commitment and capability to carry our initiativesforward," said Kelly.

Great Turnout forIAFSA 2013 AnnualMeeting

Our 2013 Annual Meetingfeatured awards, talks,and the election of thenominated slate of the2013-2015 ExecutiveBoard, which will be led byincoming PresidentKimberley Kiess Ivers '94.

Making a World of Difference: A Job Opportunity

Alumni House EchoesA publication of the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni

Volume 2, #1 ~ Spring 2013

The newly elected Executive Board gatheredoutside the Edgell Memorial Library, wherethe Annual Meeting was held. ExecutiveBoard members include alumni from theClass of 1957 through 2013.

See other side of this newsletter to learnmore about our new Board.

Retired Framingham StateProfessor Dr. Previte wason hand to present the Dr.Joseph Previte Pre-Professional MedicalStudies Award to KrystenGoulski '13.

Second Annual Touchthe Future Award givento longtime FSUEducation Professor

Debbie Regan Cleveland'73, presented the secondannual Touch the FutureAward to Dr. Diane Loweat the Annual Meeting. Dr.Lowe's name was added toa perpetual plaquedisplayed at Alumni House.

She also received a checkfor children's books for herundergraduate andgraduate literary classes.

The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni is a non-profit, membership organization that was established in 1874 and hasa long tradition of service to its members and the students atFramingham State University. The Association administersscholarship and benevolent funds, maintains Alumni House, and staysin touch with thousands of members across the country.

Seeking an assistant who is available for a part-time, hourly positionwho has office skills and a willingness to learn and share duties in apleasant, two-person, office setting.

See other side of newsletter for details.

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The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni is an independent charitable organization and is not legally affiliated with,sponsored or endorsed by Framingham State University. Contributions to IAFSA are not contributions to Framingham State University.

Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni42 Adams Road ~ Framingham, MA 01702 ~ 508-872-9770 ~ office@AlumniHouse.org ~ www.AlumniHouse.org

IAFSA Job Opportunity

Position: Assistant to the Director, reporting to the Executive Director

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., totaling an average of 25 hours per week (with some flexibility)

Rate: $15.00/hour to start

Duties: Assistant will perform a variety of office assignments including correspondence, filing, organizing, gift processing, writing,data entry, marketing, event planning, and research, for example.

Required qualifications:

Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

A working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs

Aptitude for learning new applications ~ A willingness to perform duties as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

Degree from Framingham State College or Framingham State University ~ Non-profit experience, including fundraising

Financial experience, including bookkeeping, investments, and budgeting.

To apply:

Submit application by email to Office @AlumniHouse.org in .rtf, .doc, or .pdf format

Include a cover letter, resumé, and contact information for three references.

Process:

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged by email ~ The position will remain open until filled.

Executive Board 2013 – 2015

President Kimberley Kiess Ivers ’94 Children’s Librarian, Southborough

Vice President Anne Ferrari-Greenberg '97 Owner, CPR Service

Registered Nurse, The Hillside School

Treasurer Sara M. Foster ’02 Assistant to Theresa M. Rosen, Prudence Financial, Inc.

Assistant Treasurer Andrew M. Chaves ’87 AVP, AmTrust E&S Insurance Services

Directors Marguerite Lowney Anderson ’64 Owner, The Paper Store

Donna Barrett-Fonseca ’78, G’86 Administrative Assistant, Tufts Medical Center

Director of Figure Skating Program, Southborough

Figure Skating Instructor, Marlborough

Barbara A. Bertelli ’61 Dietitian in Business & Industry, Retired

Debra Regan Cleveland ’73 Assistant Director, IAFSA

Adel R. Faitaninho ’10 Candidate for PhD, Boston University

Research Assistant, Boston University

Christine Jansen ’13 Freelance Designer and Writer

Product Development Intern, TJX Corporation

Candidate for BS in Consumer Economics, FSU

Marybeth Spellman ’83 Senior Reporting Specialist

University of Massachusetts, President’s Office

Colleen McCabe Zammer ’89 Director of Product Marketing

Bay State Milling Company

House Chair Kathaleen Flynn Patterson ’74 Teacher, Holliston Public Schools, Retired

Amelia Davis Chair Susan Duponte Conway ’70, G’76 Teacher, Holliston Public Schools, Retired

Ellen Hyde Chair Gloria M. Aspesi ’57, G’62 Principal, Framingham Public Schools, Retired

Elected Amelia Davis Fund Committee MembersPatricia A. Foley '91, Kathleen Gildea Furbush '70, G'99, Carol Zugale Salvi '67

Elected Ellen Hyde Fund Committee MembersRosanne Rich Kates ’70, G'87, Ann Rachwal Killion '81, Eileen Kenny Nee '50, G'76

ImmediatePast President Kelly M. Raymond ’07 Product Development Specialist, TJX Companies

Executive Director Marilyn Booth Manzella ’69 Executive Director, IAFSA

“Live to the truth.”