Futuristic Society Welcomes 17 New Members
Young alumni Justin and Amanda Fletcher designated Central College as the beneficiary of a percentage of their retirement funds as part of their wills.
Justin ’02 and Amanda Hansen Fletcher ’00 didn’t wait until decades after graduation before beginning their giving to Central College. Their commitment continues with a planned gift.
“Amanda and I both had a great experience at Central, and we want to help ensure the future prosperity of Central and give to support the next generation,” said Justin. “At the end of my life, I don’t expect to have a million dollars in my checking account, but I am happy that I can donate part of that future value to a place I love.”
Central College was the start of Justin and Amanda’s future together. It is where the couple met and became engaged. It was home for four years, and the place where friendships and memories were created that will last forever.
Amanda began her career as a fundraiser for Wesley Retirement Services in Des Moines and also raised funds for Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. Justin works as an investment accounting supervisor for EMC Insurance Companies.
“I believe there is a big misconception that you do not need a will until you get older, and you do not need to think about what you want to do for those organizations that are important to you,” said Amanda. “But the reality is, it is never too early. Things happen. If I am not here tomorrow, I want to be sure my family is taken care of. And since we consider Central College to be a part of our ‘family,’ we wanted to be sure Central was taken care of, too.”