Celebrating Excellence - Meadowridge School

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Report from the Advancement Committee
In a year of economic uncertainty we are fortunate our Meadowridge families rallied to maintain our philanthropic
culture. Without volunteers, gifts in kind and monetary donations Meadowridge could not remain one of the top
schools of our nation.
The Chair of this Committee is Dr. Diana Germain. The Advancement Committee
consisted of Dr. Ockie Lampen, Mr. Scott Park and Mrs. Susan Waugh as well
as Administration representatives Mrs. Lyn Tyler, Mrs. Kalie Whitaker and Mr.
Sandy Wakeling. The school’s committed Headmaster, Mr. Hugh Burke supported
us routinely. We were grateful to have Mrs. Sue Leighton with us every month to
take minutes. Thank you all for your valuable time and insight.
This past year our Gala committee consisted of a
remarkable group of volunteers. They were able to corral
more individual sponsorships and ticket sales than ever.
The atmosphere and entertainment were extraordinary.
This single event raised $77,000 for our children. I am
pleased that many families have taken advantage and
have purchased their tickets to next year’s Gala along
with their re-registration. It is bound to be another
spectacular event and time to connect with other families
of the school.
The golf tournaments, chaired by parent volunteer Brent
Perry, soared to new heights. All targets were not only
met but exceeded. The tournament sold out for the first
time since its conception and the participants were
showered with food and drinks from the numerous
sponsorship tents. The event was a remarkable community
builder and raised an incredible $35,000 for the school.
The retention of our donors for our Capital campaign
remains high and their on-going pledges continue steadily,
donations in excess of $160,000 were received. That
being said, Annual Giving was the only fundraising
campaign that actively sought support this year. Annual
Giving raised $51,042.50. It was wonderful to see
many families that have never given to any of our
campaigns initiate the process. The school depends
heavily on donations. If everyone can support the school’s
Annual Giving campaign then we will be able to meet
the needs of our children.
I am pleased with the advances of the school and
thank each and every one of you that do their part to
raise Meadowridge to new heights.
Dr. Diana Germain
Chair of Advancement