Dear Fellow Truman Scholars,

I would like to thank all of you for the outpouring of good wishes I have received from Truman Scholars since I announced my return to Fort Worth as the 19th President at Texas Wesleyan University. The common thread of the messages I received was that the Truman Scholarship and the Truman Community have changed lives for the better, an experience I shared -- as a 1977 Scholar, Senior Scholar at Truman Scholars Leadership Week, Finalist Selection Committee member, interview panelist, member of the Foundation Board, and Executive Secretary. The Truman Foundation’s profound effect on young people and on public service will continue into the future.  And I am confident we will continue to see new scholars rise in the ranks of distinguished public servants.

Although I will certainly miss the regular interactions I had with Scholars in my role as Executive Secretary, I am very pleased that the Foundation’s Board has asked me to remain involved in a formal way as Foundation Treasurer. In this role I will remain very engaged in setting the future direction of the Foundation, both in terms of financial strength and of the Foundation’s increased involvement with the Truman Scholars Association and the Truman Community.

The Truman Foundation plays a significant role in identifying and preparing young people to become tomorrow’s public service leaders. This work would not be possible without the time and energy so many members of the community contribute on a daily basis to support the Foundation and TSA. I am thankful to have been a part of this work for so many years, and look forward to continuing this involvement in a formal role.  And I look forward to staying in touch with the many Scholars I have been privileged to meet over the years.

Sincerely,

Fred Slabach (MS '77)
Executive Secretary
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation