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June 5, 2021 Community 7 Lorie Benson Fusco named to SWOSU Planned Giving Society Dr. Randy L. Beutler, presi- University of Oklahoma and website with updated informa- make a planned gift to SWOSU dent of Southwestern Oklaho- in 1994 she was certified as a tion about how planned gifts or to notify SWOSU that a pro- ma State University (SWOSU) Registered Record Adminis- of any size and type can be vision has been made for the with locations in Weatherford trator by the American Health made to SWOSU. Donors who university in estate planning, and Sayre, is pleased to an- Information Management As- choose to record their planned nounce that Lorie Benson Fus- sociation (AHIMA). gifts to SWOSU will be named please contact the SWOSU co of Oklahoma City has been Fusco says that her personal as part of the SWOSU Tomor- Foundation at 580-774-3267; named to the SWOSU Tomor- motto is “Obey the Lord and rows giving society and recog- e-mail to Executive Director rows planned giving society. leave the consequences to nized according to their wishes Garrett King at garrett.king@ Fusco has generously made Him.” and preferences, joining a spe- swosu.edu; or by visiting www. provision for SWOSU in her She is the daughter of the late cial place of honor amongst the SWOSUTomorrows.com. estate planning. Her thought- Laryus L. “Larry” Benson and university’s many benefactors. ful investment in SWOSU will the late Waneta (Stermer) Ben- Former SWOSU Presidents Dr. be used to provide substantial endowed facility and scholar- ship support to the SWOSU son. “SWOSU stands firmly on the Hilltop today because of vi- Joe Anna Hibler and the late Dr. John Hays served as hon- orary co-chairs of the SWOSU Discuss financial goals with community and to pay tribute to her son, the late Andrew Ja- cob Fusco. sionary private investors and partners like Lorie Benson Fusco,” Beutler said. “We are Tomorrows effort under the guidance of the SWOSU Foun- dation, Inc. Board of Trustees. your family “My life has been defined by honored that Fusco chose to The SWOSU Tomorrows June is Effective Communica- er of attorney, which allows Let them know who you have my personal faith and by my invest in SWOSU by including planned giving program is tions Month. And it’s a good them to designate someone named as a durable power of belief in the power of public our institution in her estate coordinated by the SWOSU idea to recognize the impor- to manage their financial af- attorney, what’s in your last education,” Fusco said. “I con- planning. Her generosity will Foundation, Inc. The Founda- tance of good communications fairs if they become physically will and testament and wheth- sider it a privilege to assist enable SWOSU students far tion was established in 1977 because it plays a role in almost or mentally incapacitated. You er you’ve established a living SWOSU and facilitate the in- into the future to pursue high- to promote philanthropy and every aspect of living – includ- might also inquire if they have trust. If you’re already working stitution’s mission to provide er living and higher learning distribute funds to support ing your finances. You’ll want protected themselves against with a financial advisor and an quality learning experiences and to help make the world a the activities and programs to clearly communicate your the potentially enormous costs financial goals to your loved estate planning professional, and opportunities for all. better place.” of SWOSU. Located on the of long-term care, such as an ones – and you’ll want to hear extended nursing home stay. make sure your children know Fusco is a 1978 SWOSU alum- To better equip those who Weatherford campus in the theirs, too. If not, you might suggest that how to contact these individu- nae and says that she has fond choose to remember SWOSU historic Burton House, the memories of SWOSU emeritus in their estate planning, the Foundation currently stewards they contact a financial advi- als. Of course, you don’t have faculty member Marion Prich- SWOSU Foundation, Inc. has nearly $30 million in assets for Let’s look at some of the com- sor, who can offer solutions. to confine your communica- ard. In 1979, she earned a Mas- launched www.SWOSUTomor- the benefit of SWOSU. munications you might have Once you begin communicat- tions to estate plans – if you ter of Public Health from the rows.com, a comprehensive For information on how to with family members: ing about these issues, you want to help your children fi- may well want to go further nancially, such as loaning them Your spouse – You and your into your parents’ estate plans money for a down payment on spouse may have different to determine what other ar- a home, let them know. thoughts about a range of fi- rangements, if any, they have PSO Announces nancial topics – how much to save, how much to spend, the level of debt with which you’re made. If it seems that their plans are not fully developed, By talking with your loved ones about key financial mat- ters, everyone benefits. So, you may want to encourage Application Period comfortable and so on. Try to reach some type of consensus on these issues. However, in them to contact an attorney specializing in estate planning. Your grown children – Just keep those lines of communi- cation open. regard to investing, you don’t for AEP Foundation necessarily have to act in uni- son all the time. You each may as you talk to your parents about their estate plans, you’ll want to discuss the same topic This article was written by Edward Jones. Provided by Robert Ste- phens of Edward Jones, Financial have different investment with your own grown children. Advisor. FFA STEM styles – one of you may be more aggressive, willing to take on more risk in exchange for po- After-School Grants tentially higher returns, while the other would rather invest with an eye toward mitigating TULSA– Now through July 9, able on the Oklahoma FFA est distributors of wind energy risk, even it means accepting a FFA chapters in areas across Foundation’s website at www. in the state. News releases and lower return. Of course, there’s the state have the opportunity okffa.org. other information is at www. nothing stopping each of you to apply for a share of $40,000 About the AEP Foundation PSOklahoma.com. Connect from pursuing your individual in STEM grants from the The American Electric Power with us on Facebook, Twitter investment strategies in your American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation is funded by Amer- and Instagram @PSOklahoma. own accounts – IRA, 401(k) Foundation and Public Service ican Electric Power (NYSE: About FFA and so on. Still, if you are go- Company of Oklahoma (PSO). AEP) and its utility operating FFA is an integral part of the ing to work toward common FFA STEM After-School grants units, including Public Service goals – especially toward a Agricultural Education divi- support FFA chapter projects Company of Oklahoma. The shared vision of your retire- sion in the Oklahoma Depart- and give students opportu- Foundation provides a per- ment lifestyle – you each may ment of Career and Technology Janie’s nities to learn and grow in manent, ongoing resource for want to compromise in your Education system. With more STEM-related fields. charitable initiatives involving investment choices. And this Eligible chapters may receive higher dollar values and multi- than 27,000 members and 360 accommodation is even more individual grants ranging from year commitments in the com- chapters, the Oklahoma FFA necessary in your joint ac- Association is the fourth-larg- $1,000 to $2,500. Priority will be given to applications that benefit more than one chapter munities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11-state service area. est state FFA association. The FFA mission is to make a pos- counts. Your parents – If you may someday be involved with garden and that are sustainable over multiple years. “We’re excited to continue our The Foundation focuses on improving lives through ed- ucation from early childhood itive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leader- your parents’ financial plans – which is highly likely – you should know in advance what center partnership with FFA to offer hands-on, STEM-related edu- education through higher ed- ucation in the areas of science, ship, personal growth and ca- reer success through agricul- to expect. 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