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Officers
Owen DeWitt
Chairman of the Board
Flintlock Co.
Sheryl Giles
Past Chairman
Edward Jones
Mark Sutherland
Treasurer
Attorney
Elaine Laroa
Texas Federal Credit Union
Treasurer
Lawrence Meshack
Administration
DART
Donna Wald
Chairman, Community Relations
DeVry University
Carolyn Benavides
Joe’s Pizza
Co-Chairman, Programs and Grants
Angela Shelley
Co-Chairman, Programs and Grants
C-FB ISD
Deo Nabar
Chairman, Strategic Planning
AAFES
Directors
Joy Goodrum
Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
Rubina Hussein
Capital One Bank
Marilyn Lynch
Brookhaven College
Andy Olivo
Niermann and Olivo
Mary Lovell
MSL Group
Dr. Steve Nguyen
Southwest Eye Care
Advisors
Dr. Bobby Burns
C-FB ISD Superintendent
James Goode
C-FB ISD Board of
Trustees
Nancy Watten
C-FB ISD Board of Trustees
Staff
Steve Edwards
Executive Director
Terra Raine
Foundation Resources Manager
Jeff Shannon
Community Relations Director
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November 14, 2012
Dear Friend of the C-FB ISD Educational Foundation,
With so much riding on the future of our great nation, education of students is one of the cornerstones of a successful election process as defined by our founding fathers. In these times of decreasing state and federal funds for public education, the Educational Foundation provides a vital role in supporting C-FB ISD. As I approach the end of my tenure as the Chairman of the Foundation Board, it seems appropriate to share some of our recent successes and future vision of the Foundation.
First, we have managed, with the exceptional work of Steve Edwards, our Executive Director, to reduce our expenses, which helped offset the loss of funding from C-FB ISD. We have also seen an increase in revenues and contributions. Thanks to the campus captains, we just finished a very successful C-FBISD employee giving campaign. The teachers and administrators exceeded last year's contributions by nearly $12,000. I want to express my sincere thanks to all who supported this campaign. These funds allow our teacher grant program (one of my personal favorites) to expand. If the very people you serve believe in your “cause” it makes it much easier to solicit others to join in the efforts.
Next, as a ‘working board,’ our committee structure is taking hold. New Educational Foundation initiatives will both accelerate and expand the Foundation’s ability to raise significant and sustainable revenues. Thanks to the efforts of the reformed Foundation Board, the Foundation continues to focus on its primary goal of fundraising for more scholarships, grants and awards. Through the Investment Committee and the leadership of Sheryl Giles, we have re-directed endowed investments into a more stable investment portfolio. The goal is to preserve capital, increase income reliability and award more grants.
We are also re-establishing a positive relationship with the district PTA. Our new committee chaired by Mary Lovell will address collaboration opportunities that benefit the C-FB ISD communities.
Another program we initiated that showcases our talented art students is our “C-FB Kids Cards” program. The C-FBISD Arts Department is already highly recognized among its peers in the state of Texas and we are helping share that message with the community. This partnership benefits the school campuses and the Educational Foundation, while displaying some great artwork.
Lastly, in difficult economic times, charitable donations are typically the first discretionary expense donors eliminate. We therefore are continually developing new and successful opportunities to raise monies. Our newest initiative involves the local community colleges where we are teaming together for a win-win opportunity for C-FB students.
Thanks to all involved, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Education Foundation was able to distribute $133,216.78 in scholarships, grants and awards in the previous school year. It has truly been my pleasure to serve as part of this successful Foundation team.
Owen DeWitt
Chairman of the Board
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