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Letter from Zlatko Gueorguiev, Eddy Lane Foundation Award Recipient, 2008

The Culinary Institute of America
Office of the President
December 16, 2004

Mr. John C. Longley
President
The Partridge Invitation Club of New York
Center Conway, NH 03813

Dear Mr. Longley,
On behalf of the entire family of The Culinary Institute of America, thank you for the Partridge Invitation Club's recent gift of $10,000 toward your endowed scholarship. We are truly grateful to be able to help our students with this prestigious award. The generosity of the Club's members demonstrates great leadership and dedication to our industry, our students, and the CIA.

Best wishes to you, your family, and the Partridge Club members for a joyous holiday season.

Sincerely,
Dr. Tim Ryan
President

New York City College of Technology Foundation
Office of the Executive Director
December 16, 2004

Mr. George Hannau
The Partridge Invitation Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
15 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Dear Mr. Hannau,
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of New York City College of Technology, I thank you for your support to the Hospitality Management Department. Your thoughtful contribution of $5,000 will help enhance the educational experience of many of our students.

Higher education is playing an increasingly important role in preparing today's young men and women to meet the rapidly changing needs of the workforce. Your support reflects your keen appreciation of this reality.

Please note that your gifts are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Again, many thanks.

Sincerely,
Jewel Trowers Escobar
Executive Director

The Culinary Institute of America
Office of the President
March 12, 2004

Mr. John C. Longley
WH Linen
707 Paulison Ave.
Clifton, New Jersey 07011

Dear Mr. Longley,
The entire family of The Culinary Institute of America joins me in thanking you and The Partridge Invitation Club members for your gift of $25,000 toward the Partridge Invitation Endowed Scholarship.

We have valued your support over the many years of our association. Your commitment to endow a scholarship will extend the impact your support has on our students and our industry far into the future. We truly appreciate the confidence in the Institute that you have demonstrated with this commitment.

Sincerely,
Dr. Tim Ryan
President

Johnson & Wales University
Office of the President
March 25, 2003

Mr. William J. Hermanns
President
The Partridge Invitation Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
60 E 42nd St., Room 1701
New York, NY 10165-1799

Dear Mr. Hermanns,
When Johnson & Wales University began our Vision 2001 Capital Campaign, we challenged ourselves like never before. This $68.2 million fundraising effort was seven times larger than any to date. It was a daunting task, but one that we felt was necessary to ensure a quality career education and "best-fit employment" for our students. I am pleased to announce that we not only met our goal – we surpassed it. At it's close, the Vision 2001 Capital Campaign raised more than $72 million.

We could not have accomplished such an enormous feat without your support. Because of you, and others like you, our students are able to enjoy new and enhanced facilities and equipment, expanded and improved information technology, and scholarships to help ensure an affordable education for all. Your gift has made an incredible mark on the lives of more than 15,000 young men and women. On their behalf, I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done.

There is a proverb that says, "Gratitude is the heart's memory". Your gift to Johnson & Wales University will live on in the hearts and minds of our faculty, staff and – most importantly – our students for years to come.

Sincerely,
John A. Yena
President