CFK Keys Currents-2020-21

Donor Support
Donor Spotlight
Change Lives
& Invest in
the Future
Support The College
of the Florida Keys
T
oday is a great day to be a part of
The College of the Florida Keys family.
Because of alumni, donors, and others who share
our vision, CFK is poised now, more than ever, to
play an even greater role in changing the lives of
our students and our community! Never before
have CFK students had such extensive access
to programs that enrich their college education
beyond the classroom. For example, CFK students
have worked with NASA to develop robotics,
with Mote Marine to conserve and restore the
coral reef, with local businesses to become
certified “journey workers,” with the Lodging
Association to train the local tourism workforce,
and even a collaboration between four CFK
programs to win the National Marine Energy
Collegiate Competition “Moonshot” Award.
Further, CFK continues to educate aspiring
students through rigorous associate degrees and
bachelor’s degrees taught by world-class faculty.
CFK’s programs in Nursing, Business, Marine
Sciences and Engineering, Hospitality and
Ecotourism, Law Enforcement, Construction
Apprenticeships, and EMT/Paramedic continue
to produce students who will soon be responsible
for maintaining and growing our local economy.
In the face of rising costs and the COVID-19
Pandemic, CFK’s firm commitment to keep
education attainable has been demonstrated by
no tuition increases. CFK’s alumni, friends, and
community partners have a great tradition of
helping students succeed, thanks in part to the
support of CFK’s Annual Fund and scholarships.
The College needs your support today! We must
continue to bridge the gap between deserving
students’ financial need and their higher
education.
The College of the Florida Keys invites you
to make a tax-deductible contribution online at
www.cfk.edu/discover/cfk-foundation or mail
your contribution to: The College of the Florida
Keys Foundation, 5901 College Road, Key West,
FL 33040.
CASH
Cash gifts make an immediate impact and enhance scholarship and program support.
The College is especially grateful for gifts of unrestricted cash because they allow
flexibility when needs arise for which other funds have not been allocated. These gifts
can be made online or by checks made payable to the CFK Foundation.
GIFT PLANNING
These include gifts from wills, trusts and life insurance. Through these deferred gifts,
individuals can ensure the continued strength of CFK. Such gifts enable the College to
make long-range plans in support of its academic mission and goals.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many corporations have matching gift programs for their employees and retirees. Please
contact the CFK Foundation for current details on matching gift programs.
NAMED GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
The CFK Foundation offers many
opportunities to those who wish to
associate a family name or the name of
a respected individual with the College.
Significant gifts may provide an opportunity
to name a building or facility at the College
in accordance with the donor’s wishes. An
outright gift or planned gift may be used to
create a named-endowment fund, which in
perpetuity will honor and memorialize the
names placed on it.
Left: Chrysla Dor
(AA ’18), a graduate
of Key West High
School, earned an
Associate in Arts
with assistance from
CFK’s Game Changer
Scholar Program.
Below: Benefactor
of the Student
Ambassador
Scholarship program,
M. Pat Miller (center),
is thanked by the
students who earned
the scholarships that
he funded.
OUTRIGHT GIFTS
Gifts of cash, securities, real estate or tangible property with intelligent planning often
result in greater benefits for the donor, the donor’s family and CFK. All outright gifts are tax
deductible and, if made from capital, have the potential of reducing taxes. Gifts and pledges
may be unrestricted or earmarked for programs and purposes chosen by the donor.
PLEDGES
A commitment to the CFK Foundation may be paid over a period of one to five years. The
periodic payments may be made in the form of cash or appreciated property, such as
securities. Many people find that by spreading payments over a period of time, they can
make a larger commitment.
SECURITIES, REAL ESTATE, AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
HELD SHORT-TERM
Gifts of securities, real estate and personal property (related or unrelated to CFK’s
educational purpose) held less than a year are deductible at their cost basis.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the creation of a scholarship or
endowment, please contact Dr. Frank Wood, Vice President of Advancement and
CFK Foundation Executive Director, at 305-809-3287 or foundation@cfk.edu.
From left: Dylan Moore,
Sky Moore, David Curry,
Annette Robertson-Curry,
Atlantis Hofstetter,
Hunter Slate.
Annette and David Curry
CFK’s Unsung Heroes
E
ach is a model supporter for the causes they hold near.
Together, they are an unstoppable force who have
demonstrated year after year that inspiring passion, hard work,
and creativity can produce change for good. The two are Annette
and David Curry, and The College of the Florida Keys is proud
to call them friends.
Annette Robertson-Curry began her association with The
College of the Florida Keys more than ten years ago. CFK Marine
Science supporters will remember her well from Shark Expo
activities on campus at Tennessee Williams Theatre. She could
be seen orchestrating numerous activities such as organizing
world-renowned marine artist Wyland painting Sumis to support
scholarships, while simultaneously auctioning a Jimmy Buffet
autographed Land Shark branded surfboard. She is imaginative
and tireless and the fruits of her labor benefit the students of
the College.
Her enthusiasm for the College’s marine programs is a natural
extension of her love for the ocean, the reef, and photography.
In 2013 The College of the Florida Keys selected Annette as the
“Unsung Hero” for her ongoing dedication to their “Shark Expo”
and marine science scholarships. Later that year, Annette joined
the College’s Foundation Board where she has served as Vice
President and now, President.
Annette’s infectious enthusiasm inspired David to join in
support of CFK. Over the past twenty years of owning
businesses in the Florida Keys, David immediately saw how the
growth of CFK was a great asset to our community. It was only
natural for him to join Annette's commitment to support the
college. David is the principal owner of Hobbs & Curry Family
Limited Partnership, a real estate investment company which
owns hotels. In addition to CFK, he has generously supported
other causes as well. Both Annette and David love the ocean
and are avid scuba divers.
The Curry’s impact on the College’s largest annual fundraiser,
The Seaside Soiree, is unequivocal. For the past four years,
the Curry’s Islander Resort in Islamorada has become home to
Swords & Tails, a magical night of swashbuckling and splashy
fun to benefit CFK. Each year’s event has grown in size and
funds raised. In fact, the most recent Soiree generated $100,000
for CFK students and programs. Note: plans are underway for
the 2021 Swords & Tails — A Seaside Soiree. Watch for details
and don’t miss the fun.
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