b"Faithful StewardsStewardingourwealthmeansdown through the branches of redefi ning our relationship to it.their family tree. Not only does You may have heard investmenttheGarciastraditioncreate gurus say, Dont work for money;outstandingscholarshipsand make money work for you. But tostrengthen Texas A&M University truly unlock moneys potential,as a whole, but it also sets an out-the goal is to make it work forstanding example of generosity others. Those of us privileged withfor future generations to follow.more than we need are charged with supporting our loved onesWhenever I talk about the Texas and securing a brighter future forA&M Foundation and those sup-them to inhabit. And while this isporting its mission, I often speak a responsibility, it is also an unbe- about our former students and lievable opportunity.philanthropic partners who have made investments in Aggieland. As the holidays approach, I, likeAfter all, where else would ourUnlikemostinvestments,they manyofyou,lookforwardtowealth have greater value if not insoughtreturnsnotindollar spending quality time with thosegiving back? What more could weamounts but in human impact. who mean the most to me. Timedo to honor those who inspiredThis holiday season, consider the spent with family can be heart- us if not by helping others? Andimpactyoucanmakeonyour warming, stressful, nostalgic andwhat better way is there to modelfamily, your most cherished com-spirituallyrenewingoftenallselfl essness for our children if notmunities and the world around at once. It can also remind us ofthrough our actions?you. You will be amazed at the the legacy we have built and thedividends you can create.one we will leave behind. AfterThis issue of Spirit of Sharing is decades of hard work, we want toaboutAggiesandnon-Aggies take care of our children, grand- alike who realized their ability toThanks for all you do.children and loved ones long afterchange others lives and secure we are gone. Even so, many of ustheirfamiliesfuturesthrough reach the third act of our liveswealth stewardship and gener-completely unprepared to dealational giving. Our cover story withourremainingresources.features the Garcia family, whoTyson Voelkel 96Howdoweensureourfamilyturned supporting the Aggie com- President & CEOenjoys the fruits of our labor? munity into a tradition passedTexas A&M Foundationtxamfoundation.com/plan CONTRIBUTORSVisit our planned giving website to learn how you can make a gift toTexas A&M and to read the most recent planned giving news. E\x1f\x1e\x1d\x1c\x1b\x1aTorie NoellschDunae Reader '15give.am/newsletter A\x1b\x1d D\x1e\x1b\x19\x18\x1d\x1e\x1c\x17 \x16 D\x19\x1a\x1e\x15\x17Sign up to receive updates from the Texas A&M Foundation directlyBrooke Perry '17in your email inbox. P\x14\x1c\x1d\x1c\x15\x1b\x13\x12\x14\x11/I\x10\x10\x0f\x1a\x1d\x1b\x13\x1d\x1e\x1c\x17Kyle Hilton (p. 14) Jessica Hische (p. 2)Josh Huskin (cover; p. 6-12)@TexasAMFoundation Darius Tanner 19 (p. 13)Like us on Facebook to read and share stories featuring the latestTexas A&M University (p. 1)programs and initiatives at Texas A&M. David Waters (p. 4)"