During all the economic and political turmoil of the past several years, the Institute of Cultural Affairs held its own. The staff have worked long hours on critical issues such as energy efficiency and climate change, school readiness, and international HIVAIDS initiatives. They have provided exciting new ToP learning opportunities and have continued to improve ICA’s Service Learning programs preparing a next generation of leaders. They have gained recognition for their environmental work in Chicago and beyond. We "old hands" have had opportunities to participate in all of this, both making the wisdom of our past useful and involved in creating the future of what we started. All this has been supported by generous personal gifts from colleagues to help sustain our Annual Fund and mission. Did you know, Raymond and Tina have once again pledged to match all new and increased gifts up to $40,000 in 2013. For those who do regular contributions, we have a chance to increase our impact with an extra gift. If you have not made a contribution to ICA's work, here's an opportunity to get in the game. Wanda and I hope that all of us will be able to respond. Thanks, George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 grholcombe@gmail.com "Whatever the problem, community is the answer. There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Margaret Wheatley