The Arnold Damen, S.J. Society is an honorary society that celebrates the traditions of Saint Ignatius College Prep and its legacy to the future. It is comprised of generous benefactors who have provided for Saint Ignatius in their "estate plans" in the way of a will, life income agreement, charitable remainder trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy, or remainder interest in a residence or farm.

By remembering Saint Ignatius College Prep this way, alumni, parents and friends are able to become perpetual partners with the school while also being involved in its contemporary work during their lifetimes.

We chose to name the society after Fr. Arnold Damen, S.J. because he had the wisdom and foresight to know that education was the way "up and out" for children of the immigrants to whom he ministered. Even today, his perspective on education continues the tradition that makes Saint Ignatius College Prep one of the finest private schools in America. Fr. Damen was a pastor, preacher, educator and pioneer who came from Holland to America in the 1840s before arriving in Chicago in 1857. At that time, he founded Holy Family Parish and school and, from 1867 to 1869, built the school that is known today as Saint Ignatius College Prep. He passed away in 1890 and the church and school remain a tribute to Fr. Damen's faith and vision.

We honor and thank all farsighted individuals who are part of the Arnold Damen, S.J. Society. We are grateful for their commitment to the ideals of Fr. Arnold Damen, S.J., as well as the Jesuit mission of teaching and doing good for others.

To become part of this society or for more information on how you can get involved, contact Ed Evert '57 at (312) 432-8412 or ed.evert@ignatius.org.

Don't miss out on your chance to make a tax-free gift to Saint Ignatius College Prep

Tax-Free IRA charitable rollover legislation is still available! This is an opportunity that many of our alumni and friends have taken advantage of and I hope you will also consider making a gift.

Here are the details:

• Any withdrawal is not taxed and that there is no charitable deduction on your tax return
• These gifts are a tax-free rollover - excluded from your gross income
• You must be 70½ or older at the time you make the gift to Ignatius
• Transfers must go directly from the IRA to Saint Ignatius
• Gifts must be outright; total IRA gift(s) cannot exceed $100,000 per year

I ask that you keep this exciting legislation in mind as you consider making a gift to help the students of Saint Ignatius. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 312-432-8314 with questions about this legislation.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2009-10 SAINT IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP ESTATE AND TAX ADVISORY COUNCIL
Elisa M. Allie ‘87 - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Gerald J. Broadhurst, CHFC ‘54 - Creative Financial Concepts
Kimberly Jean Brown ‘88 - Protecting Legacies, LLC
Brian B. Devane ‘72 - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Carol J. Dwyer, CFP - Lifetime Financial
Kevin W. Fitzsimons - Henry M. Grannan, Chartered
Julian S. Gamboa ‘96 - Julian S. Gamboa, PC
Gregory C. Gleason - Saint Ignatius College Prep
Thomas J. Godfrey, Jr. ‘50 - Hoogendoorn & Talbot
Henry Grannan ‘54 - Henry M. Grannan, Chartered
Robert E. Hamilton ‘68 - Hamilton Thies Lorch & Hagnell, LLP
Sheila M. Hansen ‘81 - Madden Jiganti Moore & Sinars
Richard A. Harbaugh - Hoogendoorn & Talbot
Karen M. Jones - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
John A. Klich ‘94 - Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Michael A. Lo Vallo - ReedSmith, LLP
Richard J. Lusk, Sr. ‘49 - Continental Investments
Richard P. Singler - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Robert C. Skelly ‘76 - Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Patrick M. Sullivan ‘67 - Succession Planning Services, Incorporated
Jeffrey C. Wagner ‘86 - McDermott, Will & Emery