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The Shands Circle is OREF's most prestigious recognition society.
Formed in 1994 to provide long-term funding for independent, peer-reviewed research and education initiatives, the Shands Circle is OREF’s premier recognition society. The Shands Circle honors one of OREF’s founders, Alfred R. Shands Jr., M.D., and recognizes the foresight and generosity of its members whose contributions form the basis for the OREF Endowment.
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 THANK YOU, Shands Circle members, for your leadership and generosity. Please invite at least one colleague or friend to follow your example in 2010.
Joseph C. McCarthy, M.D.
Chair, Shands Circle Committee
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Membership is open to all donors who demonstrate a long-term commitment to advancing orthopaedics with a cash contribution of $20,000 or more, or a deferred gift of $50,000 or more. Shands Circle members qualify for special recognition and other benefits linked to giving level.
| Shands Circle Giving Levels |
| Platinum |
$1 million and Above |
| Gold |
$500,000 — $999,999 |
| Silver |
$250,000 — $499,999 |
| Bronze |
$100,000 — $249,999 |
| Copper |
$20,000 — $99,999 |
Shands Circle members may designate a portion of their commitment to one of more of the established endowment funds, including the OREF fund which supports research and education projects that demonstrate clinical relevance and meet the requirements of OREF’s independent peer-review process, modeled on the process used by the National Institutes of Health.
Contributions to the OREF Endowment are continually invested and re-invested. Only the earnings are withdrawn annually to fund research and education projects, leaving the principal in place as a base to drive more earnings to fund more research and education. Put another way, Shands Circle commitments ensure that orthopaedic research and education are funded in perpetuity.
Shands Circle members are also encouraged to support the OREF Annual Campaign to fund current research and education projects. A 2010 Annual Campaign contribution will help fund important research and education in 2011.
For specifics on how to structure your Shands Circle commitment, or for more information about the Shands Circle, please contact:
Gene Wurth
President/CEO
(847) 384-4362
wurth@oref.org
Ed Hoover
Vice President, Development
(847) 384-4354
hoover@oref.org
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