William Spoelhof Society

Recognizing the Faithful

The William Spoelhof Society was established in 2001 to recognize those alumni and friends who have committed to carrying forward Calvin's vision through their planned gifts to the college.

Membership: Including Everyone Who Gives

Please notify us of your gift to be automatically included in the William Spoelhof Society. Or, call the Office of Gift Planning at (616) 526-8719 or (800) 968-4363 to request a William Spoelhof Society brochure.

Providing Benefits

As a member of The William Spoelhof Society you will receive

• A special semi-annual newsletter for Society members with practical, insightful information about estate planning. Sign-up for our newsletter or browse the newsletter archive.
• Invitations to the Society's annual spring luncheon/dinner and to other Calvin events. View Dr. Gary Schmidt's keynote address at the May, 2011 event.
• Recognition in various Calvin publications (with your permission).
• A memento inscribed with The William Spoelhof Society logo.

Honoring the President Emeritus

William Spoelhof served Calvin College for 30 years as a professor of history and then as college president. His faithful work, his determination, and his vision for the college shaped the Calvin we know and love today.

Expressing a Legacy

This William Spoelhof Society video shares the stories of three Calvin supporters whose planned gifts to the college are impacting students today.