Ralph Ostrom, a 1961 graduate of Erskine College, has been appointed by Governor Beasley to the Lead Team to represent South Carolina at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, a three-day event held April 27-29 in Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

General Colin Powell, chair of the conference, wrote to Ostrom, "I invite you ... to join the partnership we will forge across this country to improve the lives of children and youth."

President Bill Clinton noted that the Summit "will highlight the outstanding service of Americans and will seek to encourage Americans, particularly young people, to new levels of service."

Ostrom is a current Commissioner and the immediate past Chairman of the South Carolina Commission for National and Community Service. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association. Sponsors of the Summit include President and Mrs. Clinton, President and Mrs. Bush, President and Mrs. Carter, President Ford, Mrs. Reagan, Mrs. Johnson, and General Colin Powell.