Dear Members of the Class of 1998,

Can you believe we are only six months away from our 10th Reunion, which is scheduled for September 25-28, 2008?  Here is a quick update for you.

GET INVOLVED!
If you would like to contact classmates, if you have any ideas for additional Reunion events, or if you would like to get involved in any other way, please contact Stephanie Medwid, Associate Director of Classes, at smedwid@gwu.edu or at (202) 994-9524.

REUNION EVENTS

We have some great activities in store for Alumni Weekend 2008, including the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, the All-Alumni Kickoff Party on University Yard, tours of campus and DC, Classes without Quizzes, "Back to Thurston" tours, an open house at President Knapp's new residence, The Kalb Report, Politics and Pita, book signings, an Orioles game, your class party, and more!

SAVE-THE-DATE POSTCARDS
Save-the-Date postcards are being sent out now, so check your mailbox!

PLEASE JOIN US

We will be hosting our next reunion committee meeting on Wednesday, April 2, at 6:00 pm EST, and all 1998 alumni are invited. The meetings usually last 20-30 minutes and we start right on time. You can participate in person or via teleconference.  To participate via teleconference, dial: (888)285-4585, and code: 402288.

MISSING CLASSMATES
Please take a minute to visit the Class of 1998 Lost Alumni Page.  If you are in touch with any of the individuals listed, please let us know by entering their contact information online.

1998 FACTS:

Federal spending: $1675.88 billion
Federal debt: $5750.4 billion
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.32

U.S. Population: 270,298,524

Popular Movies: Affliction, American History X, Elizabeth, Shakespeare in Love, There's Something about Mary

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK

With the 10th Reunion only months away and the spirit of reconnecting in the air, we've been working hard to connect fellow classmates online on Facebook. Visit/join facebook.com and then search for our virtual profile "GW Tenth Reunion" and add us as a friend. By adding this profile you can find and connect with other classmates and check out what people have been up to. You'll even be able to upload and tag photos of your own to share with the '98s.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
Every issue of your 10th Reunion newsletter will include profiles of fellow 1998 graduates.  E-mail us at reunion@gwu.edu to suggest classmates to profile.

POST A CLASS NOTE!
Check out your reunion website!  On the website, you can view yearbook photos, post a class note, and see who's attending.  Also available are hotel discounts and child care options. 

TRUSTEE CHALLENGE MATCH
To mark this exciting time at GW and to welcome President Knapp to the University, the Board of Trustees has introduced a special alumni annual giving challenge.  If you have not been a recent donor, there is no better time than right now to contribute to GW.  If you join your classmates in making a statement of support with a contribution, the Board will double the impact of your gift up to $1,000 (e.g., your $500 gift will become a $1,000 gift)! 

Please join fellow Colonials and welcome President Steven Knapp to The George Washington University; please make your gift today! Visit: www.gwu.edu/give2gw.

JOIN THE LUTHER RICE SOCIETY!

GW's oldest giving society has been re-launched with new benefits and energy!  Luther Rice Society members enjoy the ability to connect to GW year-round through exclusive access and select networking events around the world that bring them face to face with University leaders and prominent alumni.  For example, members are invited to join President Knapp for an invitation-only reception during Alumni Weekend 2008.  The Society recognizes individuals who contribute between $1,000 and $24,999 ($250+ for recent graduates) annually.  Contact a staff person from the Leadership Annual Giving team for more information on the Society and to learn about its many benefits at (202) 994-5228 or LRS@gwu.edu.  To join today, simply make your gift online! www.gwu.edu/give2gw. 

We look forward to seeing you in September!

The 10th Reunion Committee: