Centennial Area Education Foundation CAEF Who Are We

Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) Who Are We? CAEF, a 501 c 3, non-profit organization, established in 2001, is comprised of community volunteers dedicated to raising money to enrich the educational outcomes of the children in the Centennial School District area. Gifts to CAEF are allocated by way of grants and scholarships across diverse programs supporting our schools, teachers and students.

CAEF Mission Statement Supporting education to build a strong community

Gift Allocation 2004 thru 2013

Community Grants 2014: $11, 450 Giving Every Child a Chance • • • Golden Lake Movement Tools Golden Lake MWorks Mentoring Middle School 7 th Grade Courage Retreat High School Robot Team 3 -D Printer Empowering young women & personal safety Every Day Kids After School Program Centennial Community “Summer Fun” Enrichment Program - reading ECFE Speaker: What Kids Need to Succeed Golden Lake & Middle School Power. Packs School Supply Packs – All Schools

Centennial Teacher of the Year Recognizing Our Outstanding Teachers CAEF awarded grant money last nine years 2014 Sara Neibergall 2013 Renee Dietz

Awards: Recognizing Our Leaders CAEF annually honors two adult and two student leaders in community & education Helping the Community: exhibiting involvement and dedication toward the community and its members Investment in Education: showing love of learning and a commitment to education by giving of time, talents or resources 2014 Solomon Tilleskjor, student Jennifer Gramse, adult 2014 Rebecca Twait, student Leslye Erzberger, adult 2013 Rachel Johnson, student Lynn Rossiter, adult 2013 Ray Culp, Jr, student Shelly Boespflug, adult

Student Scholarships Helping Make College a Reality • • • Awarded over 40 high school students with scholarships totaling over $30, 000 since 2005 (CAEF funded) In addition, CAEF is the Steward for many of the other scholarships awarded to graduating seniors We continue to solicit new Scholarships and new funding sources for scholarships

Accomplishments & Outlook • Received grant in 2013 to ensure on-going award of A. P. Bergee Scholarship • New subcommittees formed in 2014: Marketing/Communications Committee: New brand materials Donor Committee: Increased individual donations Alumni outreach—Class of 1964 (two Scholarships/$750 each) • • • Renewed board membership Increased grant and scholarship budget year over year, allocated to on-going perpetual fund, continued fiscal responsibility New 2015 Gala sponsors, commitment for matching donations

CAEF Fundraising Need your continued support! • Make a donation to one of our funds—any time! • General, Allocations, Scholarships, etc. • Make a planned gift from your estate, or the estate of someone dedicated to education in your family - example • Encourage gifts from others who have contributed to Centennial Schools in the past- teachers, alumni, parents, neighbors • “Power of Centennial” - new capture for pooling smaller gifts to make an impact • No gambling funds, or other pass through donations in our fundraising • Need new ideas for fund raising! • Attend the February 21, 2015 CAEF Gala

CAEF Annual Gala April 2, 2016 Buy tickets online at caefoundation. org

Please Help Together, we can make a difference! Volunteer!! Board Member, Marketing, Events, Non Event giving, Allocations Do you have skills in social media, sales, database development? Looking for cost-effective audit of our operations Representation needed from school and parent leaders! Stay tuned, spread the word, and communicate with us: Get on our email list www. caefoundation. org

Thank You!