University of Virginia Library

President's Letter

To the University:

We have now begun our annual United Givers Fund Drive. Our
goal is $41,000. This is the University's share of the community's
need for $326,125.

The advantages of raising funds this united way are obvious the
cost and work of solicitation are kept to a minimum. Thus, 25
agencies which care for and develop the capabilities of many people
of all ages in our country are assisted through this one official drive
here at the University.

This campaign affords us the opportunity to express our concern
for our fellow men. It is this concern that makes our community a
better place in which to live and makes us better men and women.

I have elected this year to pay my United Givers Fund pledge
through the payroll withholding plan. You may wish to consider this
convenient method of distributing your gift in installments
throughout the year.

We at the University want to assume our full share of support for
these community agencies. I urge each of you to give as generously as
you possibly can to the current United Givers Fund.

Edgar F. Shannon, Jr.