2010 - 2011 ANNUAL REPORT - Rowland Hall

Taking on the Annual Fund, Again!
We are excited to announce that Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp
have agreed to chair the Annual Fund for the 2011-2012 school year.
Under their leadership, the 2010-2011 Annual Fund experienced great
success, and we are fortunate to have their experience, insight, and
dedication for the second year in a row.
This year marks Ira’s fifth year of service on the Board of Trustees and
during his tenure he has served on the diversity committee, the education
committee, the legal committee, and he will continue to serve on the
campaign steering committee this coming year. Ira and Willamarie’s
daughter, Sonia, will be a sophomore this fall.
With one campaign under their belts, Ira and Willamarie were asked to
share what they will focus on in the coming year:
Participation – It’s About Showing Support for Something You Care
About
We both strongly believe in the importance of participating in the Annual
Fund at the ability and comfort level of the individual or family. It isn’t
just about what you give, it’s that you give. Rowland Hall is a unique and
special community that supports families in many ways. By participating
in the Annual Fund, families show their support for Rowland Hall and all
it has to offer.
The Bottom Line – It’s Not Just About the Bottom Line
Some people may not give because they think their contribution, however
small, won’t mean anything, and that is simply not true. Of course, the
Annual Fund is crucial for the school to provide funds for the things
that tuition alone doesn’t cover, and meeting our fiscal year goal is
important. However, any gift – large or small – does more than add to
the total dollars raised. The percentage of families who participate at any
level shows how much we value Rowland Hall and that we want to help
keep it one of the premier independent schools in the country. Outside
entities often look to the participation level of the current parent body
as a way to determine whether or not to give grants to an institution. It
speaks volumes about the culture and nature of a community when a high
percentage of members contribute.
Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp, Chairs, 2011 - 2012 Annual Fund
Go Green, Give Early
A great deal of time and effort by so many could be saved if as many people
as possible made their contributions early in the year. Paper, printing, postage
– all of these materials are used for fundraising in conjunction with volunteer
time. Giving to the Annual Fund early in the year supports the fundraising
effort as well as saving the time of individuals and the use of resources. It also
means you won’t be contacted about the Annual Fund for the rest of the year,
and you can cross something off your never ending “to do” list.
So give to the Annual Fund. Give early if you can. Show your support of the
school we all believe in and help make the 2011-2012 Annual Fund successful.
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