James B. Colgate Society

The James B. Colgate Society
Sustaining Colgate's philanthropic tradition.
 
James B. Colgate Society 2006 inductees
Seated, from left: Pamela P. Kindler ’76, P’04’08, Laurene F. Small ’78, Amy Elrod P’04’05, and Robin A. Lampert P’10. First row standing, from left: Jacques S. Theriot ’57, P’90, President Chopp, Linda L. Cronin P’08’10, Jean F. Hieber W’58, P’91, Debi L. Shaw, Patricia K. Applegate ’74, Edgar A. Lampert ’62, P’10, and John A. Golden ’66, chairman, Board of Trustees. Second row standing, from left: Denis F. Cronin ’69, P’08’10, Paul H. ’60 and Barbara Jenkel P’89, Jennifer M. Hieber ’91, Robert A. Kindler ’76, P’04’08, John C. Shaw ’76, Barry J. Small ’76, and James L. Elrod ’76, P’04’05. Not pictured are: George N. Butz ’31, Posthume; Richard J. Head ’50, Posthume; Natalie F. Theriot P’90; and Russell C. ’70 and Eileen Wilkinson.


Created in 1995, the James B. Colgate Society recognizes the university’s most generous benefactors: those who have contributed $1 million or more during their lifetimes. Since 1891, when James B. Colgate made the first million-dollar gift to Colgate, 84 individuals have followed in his footsteps and earned a place on the society’s rolls.

Of that number, 23 were inducted on October 20, 2006, during a ceremony at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. Their class years and affiliations were as diverse as the areas they supported — three were founding members of the Alumnae Leadership Council.

James B. Colgate Society members have shaped the future of this university and its students through their investments in capital projects, faculty chairs, financial aid, and other programs. With the launch of Passion for the Climb: The Campaign for Colgate, their commitment takes on new weight, allowing the university to implement its strategic plan; securing its place at the
forefront of liberal arts education for decades to come.

For their vision — and their willingness to invest the resources necessary to transform vision into reality — we thank every member of the James B. Colgate Society.