MAJOR OBJECTIVES
2011-2012
1. Complete the “Perfect Match” Campaign by December 31, 2011. Balance remaining about $70,000.
2. Work to secure at least two additional scholarships for implementation at the 2012 Kewanee High School commencement.
3. Work to develop an endowment to support the maintenance of the Marjabelle Young Stewart Butterfly Garden.
4. Conduct 7th Annual Kewanee Schools Auction.
5. Conduct 7th Annual Gala Wine Tasting Event or something that will raise significant funds for the foundation.
6. Sponsor the 4th Annual Kewanee High School Musical Concert featuring the Kewanee High School Concert Band. Suggested theme: “A Tribute to George M. Cohan”.
7. Reinvent the Kewanee Schools Foundation by revising its mission, objectives, and investigate ways the Kewanee Schools can more effectively serve the needs of the students, employees, and alumni of the Kewanee Schools.
8. Consider planning and implementing “A Kewanee Schools Employee Fund Drive” for the purpose of endowing one or more employee positions (chairs) in District #229.
9. Implement the recently approved Class Website Project for 2011-12.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
1. Conduct a Fall Phone-A-Thon where classes of 1983 and 1984 are called. The Phone-A-Thon will occur in October or November.
2. Continue to solicit funds for the Learning Resources Materials Fund.
3. Prepare two semi-annual reports to the community.
4. Facilitate the Dictionary Project in Kewanee for 2011.
5. Publish two issues of Alumni Update in June and November.
6. Recognize all donors with holiday cards.
7. Keep community informed through regular news releases and radio appearances.
8. Hold an annual planning retreat to involve and educate our Board of Directors.
9. Conduct the 7th Annual Appeal.
10. Work with the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee to conduct recognition ceremony for Kewanee High School Athletics Alumni during fall 2011.
11. Conduct orientation sessions for new Foundation board members and new Board of Education members.
