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Aug 28, 2008
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GIA Alumni Association
GIA to Donate 1,000 Copies
of American Cut to U.S. Libraries
and High Schools
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Richard T. Liddicoat Library and Information Center plans to donate 1,000 copies of the recently published book, American Cut: the First 100 Years to public libraries and schools nationwide. And they need your help.
If you are a GIA Alumni Chapter member and want to donate a copy of the book to your local library, school or college, click here for more information.
Total books donated to date: 142. Thank you!
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Al Gilbertson, G.G.
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Have you heard the latest?
Alumni Auction, Dinner and Dance Party - Tucson
Mark your calendars for the 2009 Alumni Association Auction, Dinner and Dance Party on Fri., Feb. 6 in Tucson, Arizona. Auction items are now being accepted. Please send a completed donor form with each donation. Here's what has been donated so far:
| Donor |
Item |
Value |
| Carol & Larry Greenfield |
Gemstones: Synthetic Ruby |
$240 |
Thank you for a great beginning to the 2009 Auction!
Please note: It is important to GIA and central to our mission to uphold the highest standards of integrity. Toward this end, we respectfully ask that GIA’s Laboratory clients and vendors refrain from contributing to GIA. We appreciate your consideration and understanding.
See list of donors for 2008.
Alumni in the News
Alumni Executive Council members Jon Phillips (l), Bob Trapp, Richard Drucker,
Starla Turner, Alumni Manager Rose McKenna, Gail Brett Levine and
Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Linda Ellis.
Alumni Obituaries
Alumni obituaries are posted under Alumni in the News. To submit alumni obituary
information, complete the obituary form. Contact Marga Kellogg at 760/603-4137
or marga.kellogg@gia.edu if you have any questions.
Lifetime and Charter Members
A special thank you to all our Lifetime and Charter Lifetime members for their committment and dedication to the Alumni Association over the years. Click the links below for a list of names.
Charter Lifetime Members
Lifetime Members
You remember that GIA’s course material
was jam-packed with important information.
(Now if you could only remember where you put your course material.)
If you’d like to update your course materials, or you can’t seem to locate your original materials, send in your non-service course materials order today. All requests to purchase are processed through GIA’s Carlsbad Education Admissions Office.
The Carat Point System of Recognition is an award system that bestows points for GIA Alumni-approved career-enhancing activities.
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Top 10 Carat Points Achievers |
| Name |
Carat Points |
| Gail Brett Levine, G.G. |
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1,253 |
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| Jessica M. Craig, G.G., A.J.P. |
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1,173 |
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| Davena R. Liepman, G.G., A.J.P. |
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1,158 |
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| Michael Quinn, A.J.P. |
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1,090 |
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| Janisue Rigel, A.J.P. |
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986 |
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| Susan C. Miller, A.J.P. |
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947 |
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| Jim C. Morey, G.G., A.J.P. |
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920 |
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| Monika P. Bergel Becker |
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912 |
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| Andrea R. Blake, G.G. |
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791 |
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| George Houghtaling II, G.G. |
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790 |
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Find out more about Carat Points — become a Carat Point Achiever!
How to Proudly Display your GIA Credentials:
Display your academic credentials after your name, and you instantly reassure employers or members of the public that your education is backed by the most trusted nonprofit gem and jewelry organization in the world -- GIA.
The academic credentials earned at GIA are respected by gem and jewelry professionals around the world. Academic credentials PDF that outlines usage guidelines.
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