A Article on my Daughter Lauren who is the Annual Funds Manager at The Cooper Union In New York

A proud Dad

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Phonathon is a Record Breaker

Welcome Lauren Sampson
New Annual Fund Manager
A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Lauren comes
to The Cooper Union most recently from Baruch College, where
she began as Development Assistant and was almost immediately
promoted to Stewardship Coordinator
. Among her responsibilities
and accomplishments, Lauren has implemented and maintained
systematized processes and procedures for tracking donor solici-tations and giving, and has planned and implemented events
with alumni and for students. Lauren ran her <00DE>
first Cooper Union
Phonathon in March, setting a new record.

Phonathon 2008 broke the mold! One hundred twenty-seven volunteers including alumni, par-
ents, students and staff made this years Phonathon a record breaker by raising $425,032 in
cash and pledges, the largest amount raised in the 30 plus years of Phonathon.
Callers rallied together toward a common goal of $400,000, spurred on by the nightly chairs. Ron
Weinstein (CEí67) set the tone of Phonathon by providing experience, enthusiasm and knowledge to
veteran and new callers. Following on the heels of a great start, Annual Fund co-chair Yash Risbud
(EEí92/MEEí94) and students Rene Makrinos (Engí09) and Natalie Mayslich (Engí09) led the late-night
callers, reaching out to West Coast parents and alumni. Savvy long-term caller Howard Lampert
(MEí66) led the second night with stories of Phonathons past. Joel Kazin (Phyí67) motivated
Wednesday nightís volunteer callers with humor and anecdotes. Chair of the Parentís Council Guy
Mascioli led Parentís Night and secured one of the highest pledges of the <00DE>ve nights. The $400,000
dollar goal wassurpassed when <00DE>rst-time nightly chair Joe Lim (EEí05) led a group of young alumni
on the <00DE>nal night.
Cooper Union is fortunate to have these dedicated volunteers devoted to keeping Peter Copperís
vision alive. Whole-hearted thanks go out to all of our volunteers and to all of the alumni, parents and
friends who responded so generously.