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Michael E. Bousquet of Lincoln,(center) a 1970 graduate of WayneState College, was the recipientof the Alumni Achievement Awardpresented at the 2005 winter commencementon Dec. 16. Bousquetwas congratulated following theceremony by Dr. Richard Collings(left), WSC president; and PhyllisConner, WSC vice president fordevelopment and executive directorof the Wayne State Foundation.Bousquet Receives Alumni Achievement AwardMichael E. Bousquet of Lincoln,a 1970 graduate of Wayne State Collegewith a bachelor of science degreein business administration, received thealumni achievement award at wintercommencement ceremonies.Bousquet is president and chiefexecutive officer of REAMS SprinklerSupply Co., a business started by hisparents in 1976. The company hasnine stores in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas,Missouri and Arkansas. From 1970 to1976, he was a partner in E. J. Bousquetand Sons (irrigation contractor) and wasowner of ABC Income Tax, a tax consultingfirm. Bousquet, who has been nameddistributor of the year for Rain Bird, Hunterand Weather-matic irrigation companies, isa certified landscape irrigation auditor.Mike and his wife Vicki are WayneState Foundation trustees; he also serves astreasurer of the foundation’s executive committee.They have been generous supportersof Wayne State College, including providingunderground sprinkler equipment forthe campus. He is a member of the boardof directors of the Rain Bird DistributorCouncil Irrigation Association; serves onthe board of directors of the Great PlainsChapter, Alzheimer's Association and ischairman of the board of directors of theRainbow Lake Association. He is a youthmentor for Pheasants Forever.The Bousquets' son Bryce and his wifeHeather, also of Lincoln, are parents of twodaughters, Ali and Megan.Friends With ForesightMost of us can use a little nudge now and then to do something weknow we should do—like writing or updating a will. We all have big plansfor the disbursement of our estate, from taking care of our family to makinga special gift to our favorite charities; but sometimes we have questions.Is there a way to reduce estate tax? How should I give? Can a bequest bespecified for a particular use?Legislators know that organizations like theWayne State Foundation rely on private donationsto support our mission. That’s why the law permitsa 100% charitable estate tax deduction when youmake a bequest to us in your will.To learn more about how you and your familycan benefit from a planned estate gift, contact ourdirector of planned giving, Kevin Armstrong. Youcan reach him at (402)375-7534 or by e-mail atkearmst1@wsc.edu.Kevin Armstrong_____ Please send me information about the Wayne StateFoundation Heritage Society._____ Please contact me personally to discuss my plannedgiving options._____ I have already included Wayne State Foundationin my estate plan.Name ___________________________________________________Address _________________________________________________City ____________________________________________________State, Zip ________________________________________________Phone (_____) ____________________________________________Year graduted from WSC (if applicable) _______________________Please return form to: Wayne State Foundation • 1111 MainStreet Wayne, Nebraska 68787 • 402-375-7510Wayne State Magazine 5