Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Background:

In the spring of 2009, the Board of Trustees of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools passed a motion to see the creation of an Education Foundation. The Education Foundation is to enhance the mission of Catholic Education and promote the advancement of education for students.

The Education Foundation looks to two sources of revenues: (1) endowments which are monies held in perpetuity that will be managed by the Red Deer and District Community Foundation. As the fund grows, interest will be a significant source of revenue; (2) fundraising which are monies raised through different events and initiative that will allow the Foundation to immediately begin its mission.

Foundation Committee Members:

Christine Moore, Chair

Diane MacKay, Board of Trustee

Stephen Taylor, Board of Trustee

Rod Steeves, Secretary Treasurer

Dr. Paulette Hanna, Superintendent

Val Steckler, Member at large

Kurt Schultz, Member at large

Shelley Holitski, Member at large

Doug Wilson, Member at large

Joe Dravenek, Member at large

Karen Goransan, Member at large

Millie Hoffos, Member at large

Liam McNiff, Member at large

Chris McCullough, Teacher

Vision Statement:

Students welcome Jesus as saviour and companion to be loved and imitated throughout their lifetime.

Mission Statement:

Grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Foundation nurtures, promotes and supports Catholic education.

Foundation Mandate:

We assist initiatives enhancing Catholic education
We provide scholarships to students
We celebrate excellence in Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
We nurture and promote the importance of Catholic education

Friend of Catholic Education

Become a friend of Catholic education by supporting our Endowment Fund and our First Annual Fundraiser.

Endowment

To discuss endowment opportunities, call Christine Moore, the Board Chair at 403-343-1055.

First Annual Fundraiser

Support this important fundraising event through sponsorships, promotion and attendance.

The event will take place on March 1, 2010 at Westerner Park.

Gala Dinner with Immaculée Ilibagiza. Very limited number of tickets ($125 each). Ticket includes dinner, book and book signing, talk by Immaculée, and auction.

Left to Tell by Immaculée Ilibagiza – one-hour presentation by Immaculée ($25/ticket available from the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre)