2012-2013 Annual Report Douglas County Who We Are Educational Foundation Message from the Board Leadership Board of Trustees The Douglas County Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Just over 20 years ago, a group of community leaders founded the Douglas County which works with corporations and organizations to enrich education Educational Foundation (DCEF). These leaders realized how important it is to support our schools. in Douglas County to develop private resources to enrich education Amy Sherman within Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of lifelong learning Board Chair Over the last year, DCEF has enthusiastically continued that tradition of supporting experiences of our students, citizens and community. students, schools, and staff. We are extremely proud of our contributions and support. The Foundation achieves this mission by directing support where Allison Therwhanger, CPA Just this year, DCEF recognized outstanding teachers appropriate toward the following objectives: Secretary/Treasurer and staff at the annual Apple Awards; worked closely with the Administrators Scholarship Fund to raise • facilitate learner development through enhanced educational money for 12 DCSD student scholarships; celebrated an Ray Moribito activities for all ages within the community; DCEF Past President 11 year partnership with Whole Foods; provided more than 600 children with school supplies totaling $20,000 • enrich individual life experiences by promoting cultural activities in in cash and donations; partnered with a variety of Douglas County Board of Education organizations to raise dollars for our schools; provided the arts and humanities; Douglas H. Benevento dozens and dozens of grants to schools, to teachers for professional development, and to students; managed • support the professional growth of teaching by encouraging new John Carson the DCSD Senior Employee Program; sponsored and and creative ideas for delivering education; and Daniel J. Gerken assisted with the Girls & Women in Sports Luncheon; and, sponsored and hosted the 8th Grade Career Expo. • promote school and community partnerships by encouraging individuals and organizations to share resources. Dr. Elizabeth Celania-Fagen In addition to funding grants, DCEF supported Douglas County School District, more than 100 chapters or booster clubs across the Superintendent district. DCEF chapters have raised millions to support individual schools, athletic teams, and programs. Our What We Do support included accounting services, tax preparation, Members at Large providing liability insurance, financial support, and informing chapters about best The Foundation provides grants to schools, teachers and classrooms practices and fundraising opportunities. and assists in raising money for program initiatives such as Career Kate Blair Connect, field trips, scholarships, school supplies and outdoor This year, DCEF initiated two new fundraising events. Participation in Gives education, to name a few. Wes King Day and hosting an annual luncheon honoring DCSD schools is something we plan to grow and foster into significant revenue streams to support our programs. We are also The Douglas County Educational Foundation also sponsors and Rhonda Lord building new strategic partnerships with community organizations and businesses to coordinates Community Nights with the major sports teams and develop new educational resources. William R. Schroeder, Jr. attractions in the Metro Area. These events serve to raise This annual report outlines our accomplishments. We invite you be a part of DCEF and money for schools and also provides discounted tickets for families to Linda Watson join us in supporting DCSD schools. enjoy a day or evening attraction without breaking their budget.

David Weaver Sincerely, The Douglas County Educational Foundation also hosts several Amy Sherman fundraising events such as golf tournaments, luncheons and galas, to Jim Yates Chair, DCEF Board of Trustees raise money for the benefit of our students.

2 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report Douglas County “Thank you for filling Schools and Departments Who Benefited in 2012-2013 How Schools and Departments Benefited School Supply Drive all of the school supply orders for our teachers and Ameribotics More than 600 students learning centers. It was like and teachers were Academy Charter School Early Childhood Education Platte River Academy In partnership with the DCEF, Ameribotics presented two special classes for children in kindergarten through 3 grade and grades 4 - 8. Students Christmas around here supported by school worked with and learned how to program robots, as well as explored various robot competition challenges across the globe. The Ameribotics Lab is when the DCSD mail truck Acres Green Elementary eDCSD: Colorado Cyber School Pine Lane Elementary supply donations the home of Team USA - International Robot Olympiad and host of the 2013 - 15th Annual International Robot Olympiad - in Denver. came by. Everyone is so in 2012. The DCEF American Academy - Castle Pines Eldorado Elementary Plum Creek Academy grateful for the supplies!” Apple Awards distributed almost 400 American Academy - Parker Flagstone Elementary Ponderosa High School backpacks, filled with An estimated 900+ guests honored teachers and District staff during the eighth annual Apple Awards, an event created to recognize excellent ~ Melanie Stone, supplies, to as many Arrowwood Elementary Fox Creek Elementary Prairie Crossing Elementary and innovative employees. More than 200 amazing Douglas County teachers, support staff and administrators, representing every school, were Administrator, Hope Online students. Thirty-eight Aspen View Academy Franktown Elementary Ranch View Middle School celebrated. Learning Academy Co-op classrooms were also Bear Canyon Elementary Frontier Valley Elementary Redstone Elementary Career Connect - High School recipients of donated “The Career Expo was a huge items. More than 20 organizations and individuals Ben Franklin Academy Gold Rush Elementary Renaissance ELOB School This hands-on program gives DCSD students the opportunity to talk with professionals in various career fields, learn success. Our kids loved it and donated cash and supplies, and 24 volunteers Buffalo Ridge Elementary Heritage Elementary RMSEL about their industry and discover the educational preparation required to succeed in those careers. In the 2012 - 2013 our teachers found it very worked more than 100 hours, to make this program school year, 200+ DCSD students and employers participated. helpful and insightful. Please such a success. Cantril Pre-School Highlands Ranch High School know this day will stay with Castle Rock Elementary HOPE Online Charter School Rock Ridge Elementary Career Connect 8th Grade Expo Employee Appreciation BBQ our kids for a long time. Thanks Castle Rock Middle School Iron Horse Elementary Rocky Heights Middle School This event was designed to expose students to a variety of career options and give them an opportunity to ask again for a job well done!” DCEF values the contribution made by District Larkspur Elementary Roxborough Pri/Int employers questions. Douglas County municipalities and businesses financially sponsored the event and 79 employees and supports a variety of employee ~ Karen Tarbell, Principal, employers from Douglas County and Metro-Denver participated, hosting over 4,000 8th grade students from 14 Challenge to Excellence Legacy Point Elementary Saddle Ranch Elementary Cimarron Middle School appreciation events including the summer bar-b-que. Douglas County schools. Fittin It In 5K Chaparral High School Legend High School Sage Canyon Elementary Community Nights Cherokee Trail Elementary Lone Tree Elementary Sagewood Middle School In April 2013 the Douglas County Educational District families were provided opportunities to enjoy professional sporting events with the , , Colorado Foundation, in conjunction with the Douglas Cherry Valley Elementary Mammoth Heights Elementary Sand Creek Elementary Mammoth and the . Children, parents and District staff also enjoyed watching the and had fun at Elitch Gardens County School District and the Bolder Running Cimarron Middle School Meadow View Elementary Sedalia Elementary Theme Park and the National Western Stock Show, all at a substantially reduced cost. More that 9500 people, from every school in the District, Company, presented the 2nd Annual Fittin’ It In 5k participated in the many recreational events throughout the year. Race in Highlands Ranch. This event promotes the Clear Sky Elementary Mesa Middle School Sierra Middle School health and well being of the entire Douglas County Cloverleaf Home Education Mountain Ridge Middle School SkyView Academy Douglas County Outdoor Education Center community. Copper Mesa Elementary Mountain View Elementary Soaring Hawk Elementary Created in 2012, the DC Outdoor Ed Center provides students with the opportunity for local outdoor education. Through scholarships from Girls and Women in Sports the Foundation, students, teachers and staff have benefitted from outdoor learning and team building Cougar Run Elementary Mountain Vista High School South Ridge Elementary experiences at the Center. This event, which is held in conjunction with the Coyote Creek Elementary Northeast Elementary Special Education National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honors Cresthill Middle School Northridge Elementary STEM School female student-athletes from throughout DCSD. The event acknowledges the past and recognizes DC Oakes High School NorthStar Academy Stone Mountain Elementary current sports achievements, the positive influence DCS Montessori School Nutrition Services Summit View Elementary of sports participation and the continuing effort for equality and access for women in sports. School Douglas County High School Operations and Maintenance ThunderRidge High School administrators and coaches nominate outstanding Douglas County Outdoor PK-12 Education Timber Trail Elementary middle and high school athletes for their positive Education Center Parker Core Knowledge Trailblazer Elementary influence on others, excellence in academics and in their sport(s). Eagle Academy Pine Grove Elementary Wildcat Mountain Elementary Eagle Ridge Elementary Pioneer Elementary 2012-2013 Annual Report 5 Statement of Activities How Schools and Departments Benefited Years Ended June 30, 2012 and 2013

Golf for Education SUPPORT & REVENUE 2013 2012 On July 23, 2012, the DCEF raised nearly $50,000 at the Golf for SUPPORT Education VII tournament. These monies are designated to the Fill “I’m so honored to be Grants $507,944 $316,362 the Gap initiative. Grant and scholarship funds can cover everything selected from such a lofty Contributions $219,278 $375,163 from comprehensive interventions for help with below-level reading to group of finalists. The In-Kind Contributions $274,285 $277,409 matching funds for a classroom Smart Board. work you are doing is so *ACE Print Shop Sales $158,706 important for teachers Community Events $42,723 $221,465 Love Our Schools Luncheon and the community. This Elitch Gardens $10,027 $59,083 collaboration is what Apple Awards $91,777 $106,082 At the first Annual Love Our Schools fundraising event, held on June makes us great.” Golf for Education $58,343 $87,498 14, 2013, community leaders gathered to learn how the DCEF supports Chapter Revenue $5,419,229 $5,446,297 numerous programs throughout the District. The DCEF’s mission ~ John McKinney, 2012 Other Fundraising $43,751 $86,536 is to help provide students with the means to be successful. That is Apple Award Winner Total Support $6,667,357 $7,134,601 accomplished by contributions to the Foundation. Supporters who attended learned about how the DCEF funds technology, educational REVENUE field trips, student scholarships and grants, in addition to providing Interest Income $410 $630 school supplies to those students and families who are in need, just to Other Income $3,040 $20,749 name a few programs. The Love Our Schools event also celebrated our Total Revenue $3,450 $21,379 Community Leader of the Year - Frank Gray, President of the Castle Rock TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $6,670,807 $7,155,980 Economic Development Corporation and our Community Partner of the EXPENSES Year - Sky Ridge Medical Center. PROGRAM SERVICES Retirement Celebration Grants & Scholarships $667,737 $848,725 Each year, DCSD honors retiring employees for their years of service and Technology $105,553 $35,215 ACE Print Shop $178,465 commitment to DCSD. DCEF assists with the celebration annually. Community Events $53,800 $219,517 Wacky W Cycling Event Chapter Expenses $5,192,259 $4,760,637 Total Program Services $6,019,349 $6,042,559 On September 8, 2012, hundreds of community members participated SUPPORTING SERVICES in the 3rd annual Wacky W event supporting the DCEF and all District “My students actually General & Administrative $275,134 $279,280 schools. This one-day cycling experience encourages fitness, fun and cheered out loud when Fundraising fundraising. With four riding levels to choose from this event provides a we got new pencils!” Elitch Gardens $9,420 $53,272 perfect day to see the glorious Douglas County fall foliage up close and ~ Joel Stewart, Apple Awards $110,251 $111,660 personal. Teacher, Northridge Golf For Education $38,490 $37,155 Weekend Wellness Packs Elementary School Other Fundraising $72,275 $63,060 Total Fundraising $230,436 $265,147 DCSD experienced a marked increase in the number of students, ages 15 - TOTAL EXPENSES $6,524,919 $6,586,986 18, in need of nutritional and health support, when not attending school. Many of these students do not have a permanent place to call home. The Change in Net Assets $145,888 $568,994 DCSD Student Wellness Department, The Panther Pantry and the DCEF Net Assets, Start of Year $2,999,853 $2,430,859 teamed up to support these students by providing them with “Weekend NET ASSETS, End of the Year $3,145,741 $2,999,853 Wellness Packs.” The packs contain fresh and non-perishable food and * ACE became a Chapter in FY 2013 and thus its revenues and expenses hygiene products to support the student’s needs from Friday through are now included under “Chapter Revenues and Expenses” Sunday nights. 6 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report “I am at the halfway point of my Administrator’s Scholarships - these high school seniors were each awarded a $1000 scholarship to attend college Master’s program, with six classes after graduating from a Douglas County School District high school. completed! My success this far is owed Foundation Supported Funds &Scholarships Chaparral High School Highlands Ranch High School Ponderosa High School to the support of the DCEF and my Kenzi Kaplan-Lopez Rebecca Polum Wong Mikaela Rodenbaugh husband. Thank you!” Scholarships Castle View High School Legend High School Rock Canyon High School ~ Karen Hiatt, JIU Staff Development In 2012 – 2013 the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) awarded 19 schools YoungAmeritowne / Molly K. Dean & Ana Elfring Miranda McHodgkins & Devon Cole Robert Monroe Scholarship Recipient International Town scholarships, sending more than 3,000 elementary and middle school students to experience the unique appreciation of running a town or a nation for a day. To augment the program, teachers provide several Douglas County High School Mountain Vista High School ThunderRidge High School weeks of classroom preparation prior to the field trip. Katelyn Pyfer Laura Londono Pardo & Rebecca Smith Darryl Shaver Acres Green Elementary Mesa Middle School Bear Canyon Elementary Mountain Ridge Middle School “We are so grateful for all of your Clear Sky Elementary Platte River Academy Charter School (2) classes Grants assistance throughout the years! Our Flagstone Elementary Prairie Crossing Elementary (2) classes kids would miss out on some great Frontier Valley Elementary Rocky Heights Middle School experiences without your help. Thank Fill the Gap Matching Grant Funds – many classrooms and teachers throughout the District were able to truly Heritage Elementary Sage Canyon Elementary enhance the classroom experience by receiving Matching Grant Funds from the DCEF. They include the following: you very much!” Mammoth Heights Elementary (2) classes Trailblazer Elementary South Ridge Elementary Orton Gillingham Curriculum Training Meadow View Elementary Wildcat Mountain Elementary ~ Aaron McLean, Ponderosa High School Update & Replacement of Theatre Dept. Sound Equipment Sand Creek Elementary Student T-Shirts for Annual Fun Run 6th Grade Teacher The DCEF and Jones International University provide an outstanding scholarship opportunity to all District staff. Ten applicants were provided a 40% tuition discount to obtain the following degrees: Pine Grove Elementary Mat Cutter for the Art Department Eldorado Elementary Volume Voucher for Apps Doctorate Masters in Education Leadership and Administration Cherokee Trail Elementary Smart Board Communication Management Masters in Education Leadership and Administration: Ponderosa High School SMART Document Camera Education Specialist in K-12 Education Leadership “I am so grateful that all of my students Principal and Administrator Licensure Saddle Ranch Elementary Move-A-Thon Curriculum Fundraiser Education Leadership and Administration were able to attend our field trip to The Masters in Principal Administration Cresthill Middle School Outdoor Classroom and Disc Golf Course Information Technology Management Wildlife Experience without financial District Special Education Dept. Colorado Dept. of Education Workshop Training Materials Masters Degree Leading to Initial Education Licensure hardship to their families. The activities Renaissance ELOB School “Girls on the Run” Transformational Learning Program Masters in Education provided valuable extensions to our study of life science. Thank you for your Professional Development Funds are available to any Douglas County School District employee who is not a District tireless efforts in supporting education Administrator. In the 2012 – 2013 fiscal year the Foundation approved the following scholarship opportunities, …and more for our Douglas County students.” allowing staff to participate in: Downs Syndrome – Autism Connection 2012 Conference ~ Pam Newton, 4th Grade Teacher, CCIRA Conference (2 attendees) Mammoth Heights Elementary Global Connections Study Tour / Turkey The For Rent by Owner Clarice Smith National Teacher Institute at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Scholarship Program In partnership with the DCEF, this Douglas Groove Auto Whole Foods Market Student Scholarships – District students attended the following programs, thanks to scholarship funds from the DCEF: County-based company announced a new In 2013 the DCEF received a $20,000 grant Highlands Ranch Speech and Debate Team from Mountain Vista High School attended the National Competition. scholarship for Douglas County High School from Groove Auto in Douglas County. In addition to birthday cake, music and fun “Hello from Mesa Middle School! Future Problem Solvers from Summit View Elementary made the trip to the International Conference. students interested in pursuing a college These funds allowed the Foundation to festivies, in celebration of their 11th birthday we want to say THANK YOU for your Destination Imagination Global Finals included students from: degree in Physical and Life sciences. This help provide iPads for Sedalia Elementary Whole Foods donated 5% percent of their scholarship is for students who have attended students. Additionally, books, school continued support, which enables us Buffalo Ridge Elementary Northridge Elementary Roxborough Intermediate School sales for the day to the DCEF. Whole Foods DCHS all four years, maintained at least a supplies, educational materials and field trip also donates to the District Student Wellness to visit International Towne. Students Cresthill Middle School Pine Lane Elementary Sierra Middle School 3.5 grade point average, and taken a science scholarships were also part of this academic Food Program and runs a reusable bag learn so much about themselves and Highlands Ranch High School Ranch View Middle School ThunderRidge High School course every year. support for students throughout DCSD. donation program for local schools. the world!” Mountain Ridge Middle School Rock Canyon High School

8 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report 9 Mountain Vista High School Rocky Heights Middle School 2012-2013 Chapters MVHS Girls - The Baseline Club Rocky Heights Parent Community Alliance We Love Our Chapters! Mountain Vista High School Roxborough Elementary MVHS Quarterback Club Roxborough Parent Teacher Involvement Committee The staff of the Douglas County Educational Foundation Academy Charter Copper Mesa Elementary Gold Rush Elementary Mountain Vista High School Roxborough Elementary 8th Grade DC Field Trip Copper Mesa Education Alliance Gold Rush Educational Advisory Team is pleased to work with schools that wish to form a school MVHS Volleyball Booster Club Roxborough RatPak Chapter of the Foundation. Formation of a Chapter is Acres Green Elementary Cougar Run Elementary Heritage Elementary Northeast Elementary Roxborough Intermediate DC Panther Pantry Cougar Run Partners in Education Heritage Elementary PTO contingent on adherence to DCEF guidelines and best financial Eagles for Education Roxborough Project PEAK practices. The Foundation’s school Chapters are created to Acres Green Elementary Coyote Creek Elementary Highlands Ranch High School Northridge Elementary Ranch View Middle School Acres Green Elementary PTO Coyote Creek Elementary PTO HRHS Falcon Academic Boosters provide resources that enrich the educational opportunities of Northridge Discovery Booster Club Ranch View Middle School PIT Crew students within their specific school. These resources may be Acres Green Elementary Castle View High School Highlands Ranch High School Northridge Elementary Saddle Ranch Elementary Janice Prahl Fund Discovery CVHS Academic Booster Club HRHS The Fund in the form of funds (grants), materials and services. Northridge Partners in Education Saddle Ranch Parent Teacher American Academy - Castle Pines Castle View High School Iron Horse Elementary Ponderosa High School Involvement Organization American Academy PTO CVHS Sabercat Fund Iron Horse Elementary PTO Most Chapters are parent teacher organizations, or at the high PHS Diamond Club Sage Canyon Elementary school level, booster clubs. As Chapters of the Foundation, American Academy - Parker Castle View High School Legacy Point Elementary Ponderosa High School Sage Canyon Elementary PTO American Academy - Parker PTO Stars for Douglas County Legacy Point Elementary Parent they benefit from our 501(c)(3) status. Additionally, the DCEF PHS DECA Sagewood Middle School provides financial oversight and services such as banking, tax Arrowwood Elementary Daniel C Oakes High School Teacher Involvement Board Ponderosa High School Sagewood Middle School PTO Arrowwood Elementary Parent Matt Lazarus Memorial Legend High School and business filings and annual audit, and provides insurance PHS Mustang Pride Teacher Community Organization LHS Academic Booster Sand Creek Elementary for events and officers as well as resources for Chapter leaders. Daniel C Oakes High School Ponderosa High School Sand Creek Elementary PTO Aspen View Academy DC Oakes - Castle Rock Chapter Legend High School Ponderosa Theatre Parents Sedalia Elementary Aspen View Academy PTO LHS Athletic Booster “As the treasurer for an elementary school PTO I have relied Douglas County High School Pine Grove Elementary Sedalia Elementary PTO Buffalo Ridge Elementary Legend High School significantly on DCEF and their accounting department. The DCHS Boys’ Booster Pine Grove Educational Alliance Buffalo Ridge Educational Alliance LHS Performing Arts Patrons Soaring Hawk Elementary staff at DCEF have always been quick to answer my questions Douglas County High School Pine Lane Elementary Soaring Hawk Elementary PTO and has taken the extra time to train me on the correct Castle Rock Elementary Legend High School DCHS Huskies Athletics Pine Lane Elementary PTO procedures. If I didn’t have DCEF as a resource, the job of being Friends of Castle Rock LHS Titans Lacrosse Booster South Ridge Elementary Douglas County High School Pioneer Elementary South Ridge Elementary Parent the PTO treasurer would have been very difficult and stressful. Castle Rock Elementary Legend High School DCHS Huskies Success (IB Program) Pioneer Elementary PTO Teacher Community Organization I like having a group of professionals that have supported me Castle Rock Elementary Putting Children First LHS Titans Football Booster and my Chapter these past three years. DCEF is a lifesaver!” Douglas County High School Platte River Academy STEM High Academy Castle Rock Middle School DCHS Volleyball Booster Club Legend High School Platte River Education Alliance STEM Educational Partnership (STEP) ~ Jacqueline Blaeser Castle Rock Middle School Parent LHS Titans Wrestling Booster Eagle Ridge Elementary Ponderosa High School Stone Mountain Elementary Involvement Program Lone Tree Elementary Eagle Ridge Elementary PTO Behn Memorial Stone Mountain Elementary PTO Challenge to Excellence Lone Tree Elementary PTO Eldorado Elementary Prairie Crossing Elementary Summit View Elementary Challenge to Excellence Parent Eldorado Elementary PTO Mammoth Heights Elementary Volunteer Association Prairie Crossing Educational Alliance Summit View Elementary Parent Mammoth Heights PTO Teacher Support Organization Flagstone Elementary Renaissance ELOB School Cherokee Trail Elementary Flagstone Roundup Meadow View Elementary Cherokee Trail Elementary Parent Renaissance Educational Alliance Timber Trail Elementary Meadow View Educational Alliance Timber Trail Educational Alliance Student Partnership Fox Creek Elementary Rock Canyon High School Fox Creek Elementary PTO Mountain Vista High School Cherry Valley Elementary Rock Canyon Volleyball Booster Trailblazer Elementary MVHS After Prom Trailblazer Educational Alliance Cherry Valley Elementary PTO Franktown Elementary Rock Canyon High School Franktown Elementary PTO Mountain Vista High School Cimarron Middle School ACE Sign & Print Shop ThunderRidge High School MVHS Boys Lacrosse TRHS IB Connect Cimarron Middle School PTO Franktown Elementary Rock Ridge Elementary Franktown Elementary Garden Club Mountain Vista High School Friends of Rock Ridge ThunderRidge High School Clear Sky Elementary MVHS Cheer Booster Club Clear Sky Elementary PTO Frontier Valley Elementary TRHS ThunderRidge Education Partnership Frontier Valley Educational Alliance DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report 11 Contributors Douglas County School District IT Department Good4U2Go Lockton Douglas County School District Learning Services Gotcha Yogurt Lodge Casino Corporations, Foundations and Organizations Douglas County School District Nutrition Services Graybar Electric LODO’s Bar and Grill “It has been my privilege to Douglas County School District Transportation Green Tree Fundraising Logos Your Way, Inc. volunteer for several of the The Douglas County Educational Foundation would like to express their sincere thanks to the following sponsors, donors, supporters and Department Groove Automotive Lone Tree Arts Center in-kind contributors for their very generous gifts. Assistance from these organizations allows the DCEF to continue to provide necessary functions organized and hosted Douglas County Sheriff’s Association H & L Architecture Lone Tree City Council funds to achieve our mission by developing private resources to enrich education within Douglas County schools for the fulfillment of by DCEF including the Apple lifelong learning experiences of our students, citizens and community. A sincere thank you to the following organizations: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hachmeister Beverage Group, LLC Macaroni Kid Awards, Golf for Grads, Golf for Douglas/Elbert Task Force Hanksville Hot Rods Maggiano’s Little Italy Education and more. Serving 18th Judicial District Court of Bernstein Global Wealth Management CJ’s Frozen Custard Coyote Creek Elementary Douglass Colony Group, Inc. Healthy Home Tech Max Save Card through this organization Douglas/Elbert Counties Best Buy Parker Clear Channel Media + Entertainment Creatively Affordable Marketing Dynamic Funding Henhouse Coffee McKinstry gives me the opportunity to 20/20 LASIK Benefit Program Bicycle Colorado College in Colorado Cresthill Middle School Earshot Productions Herff Jones Meadow Gold support the students and 360 Fundraising Bioenergetic Health Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation Cruise Planners Eclipse Promotions Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course Melaleuca teachers of DCSD in a way that is ABC Fund Raising Inc. Bithell Family Chiropractic Colorado Air National Guard CSG / PR Ecotech Institute Highlands Ranch Golf Club Mesa Middle School meaningful, personally exciting and contributes to the vision and Adolfson & Peterson Construction Black Hills Energy Colorado Army National Guard Custom Printing Services EDC Publishing / Usborne Books Highlands Ranch High School MetLife mission of the District.” Affinity Class Book Brakes Plus Colorado Avalanche Daniels Fund Educational Products, Inc. Highlands Ranch Metro District Monty Nuss Photography Al’s Formal Wear Brilliant Outdoor Media Colorado Bag and Baggage Deer Creek Golf Club Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. History Colorado - Office of the State Archaeologist Mountain States College Planning Association ~ Melody Bishop All American Fundraising Butter Braids/Integrity Fund Raising Colorado Catering Association Del Frisco’s Steak House EIS Solutions Horace Mann Insurance Mountain Vista High School Allegiance Caplan and Earnest, LLC Colorado Convention Center Delta Dental of Colorado El Paso Corporation Hutton Architecture MRZ/Red Apple Fundraising Ameresco Castle Rock Adventist Health Campus Colorado Culinary Academy Denver Center for the Performing Arts Elitch Gardens IREA Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply Ameribotics Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife Denver Center Theatre Company Ellara Energy LLC ISC Corp. MW Golden Constructors American Cancer Society Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce-Stars Colorado Film School Denver Cutthroats/ Emergenetics International Jamba Juice mywedding.com An Essential Basket Castle Rock Civitan Club Colorado History Center Denver Downtown Aquarium Entertainment Fundraising JDW Social Education Programs National Fund Raising Consultants, Inc. Animal Hospital Specialty Center Castle Rock Economic Development Council Denver Nuggets Events Inc. Johnson Storage and Moving National Western Stock Show Applewood Golf Course Castle Rock Development Company Colorado Rapids Denver Plumbers Local #3 ExamMatrix Jon D. Williams Cotillions Northwest Douglas County EDC Arapahoe Community College Castle Rock Police Department Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Denver Zoo Farmer’s Insurance Group Jones International University O’Reilly Auto Parts Arapahoe Philharmonic CEAVCO Audio Visual Colorado State Bank and Trust DirecTV Castle Rock Broadcast Center FirstBank Jostens Office Depot Arapahoe/Douglas County Works! Celebrating Home Colorado State University Ventures Dollar Tree/Parker Flagstone Elementary Juice Plus OraLabs ARC Thrift Stores Centennial Airport Colorado Veterinary Medical Association Douglas County Community Planning & Flip School JVA, Inc. Orange Leaf Yogurt Arrowhead Golf Club Centennial Water & Sanitation District Comedy Works Sustainable Development Division Flippin’ Flapjacks, LLC Kaiser Permanente Organization in-a-Box (PTO in-a-Box) Arvada Center for Performing Arts CH2M Hill Community College of Aurora Douglas County Coroner Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick Patoile, PC King Soopers Our Kids Our Schools AT & T Business Sales Cherokee Ranch and Castle Competitive Edge Martial Arts Douglas County Fire Chiefs Association For Rent by Owner Kona Ice of Castle Rock Outlets @ Castle Rock AT & T Mobility Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Complete Spectrum Douglas County Government Franktown Animal Clinic Konica Minolta Business Solutions P.F. Changs Aurora Bank Choco Banzo Considine Family Foundation Douglas County Libraries FreshPoint Produce Kroenke Sports Enterprises PACE - Parker Arts Culture & Events AXA Advisors Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cooking with Altitude Douglas County School District BoE Fun City Larkspur Fire Protection District Papa John’s Pizza Bani Bands Cigna Corner Bakery Café Douglas County School District Health Services Fun Services Leadership Douglas County Paradise Pen “Thank you for an amazing Baskin Robbins Castle Rock Cimarron Middle School Costco Parker Douglas County School District Futo-kan Martial Arts Legacy Ridge Golf Course Park Meadows Orthodontics evening at the Apple Awards. BBVA Compass City of Lone Tree COwest Insurance High School Secretaries Gabriel’s Restaurant Legend High School Park Meadows Retail Resort In these trying times, having Gary M. Holt, D.D.S., P.C. Liberty Mutual Group Parker Chamber of Commerce the opportunity to celebrate our accomplished teachers is GEM Interiors Design, Inc. Life Care Center of Stonegate Parker Chorale both renewing and uplifting.” Glass Bottom Games LifeTouch Parker Days Glendale Rugby LIMN Interactive Parker United Church of Christ ~ Julie Mayes Davidson, Golden Services Company Littleton Equine Medical Center Parsons Brinckerhoff Cougar Run Elementary Golden Triangle Construction Lloyd J. King and Eleanor R. King Foundation PartyLite Good Fundraising Services Lockheed Martin Engineering STEM Program Pasquini’s

DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report 13 Volunteers 2013-2014 Without these caring individuals the DCEF would not be able to facilitate, enrich, support Douglas County Patriot Enterprises, Inc. South Suburban Recreation Center/Golf The Morgridge Family Foundation Wells Fargo Bank and promote the Douglas County School District – its students, families, employees and Peachwave Frozen Yogurt Speed Raceway The Pinery Country Club Wells Fargo Home Mortgage community. Thank you to the following volunteers, for contributing more than 600 hours Educational Foundation Staff Perry Park Country Club Sports Authority The Promotion Source Wendy’s of Colorado Springs, Inc. to the DCEF. Pinery Country Club Sprint The Ridge at Castle Pines North Westerra Credit Union Andy Abner Tom Graves Ben McKee Meghann Silver- Cinamon Watson, Interim Executive Director Plum Creek Golf and Country Club Sprint Stores of Douglas County The Sage Family Fund White Construction Carol Adams Mitch Grunder Dan McMinimee thorn Stacey Briggs, Marketing/Programs Specialist Professional Development Sprint/CCT Wireless Inc. The School Newsletter Whole Foods Randy Adams Patti Hanrahan Molly Milley Lee Smit PROformance Apparel St. Mark’s Catholic Church The Tilted Kilt Whole Health Center Alyssa Anton Carolyn Haynes Dianna Miquez Karmen Smith Vivian Hallberg, Bookkeeper R & M Fundraising Starbucks Coffee Company The Vaughn Law Offices PLLC Willow Creek Dental Vanessa Antonsen Dorinda Hedin Elizabeth Morris Makena Sneed Alyson Plummer, Finance Manager Raccoon Creek Golf Course State of Colorado/Dept. of Transportation The VIP Card / VIP Denver LLC Young Rembrandts of Southeast Denver Lorna Atwood Brien Hodges Jimmy Njuguna Duke Sneed RBC Capital Markets Sterling Ranch The Wildlife Experience Your World Our Lens LLC Carol Stulz, Secretary to the Director Rachel Bachman Julie Jaeger Erin Novoty Carrie Stephenson Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Summit Fundraising of Colorado Thornton Charitable Foundation Randy Barber Kellie Johnson Heather O’Mara Parker Strahler Krista Zizzo, Career Connect Program Coordinator Red Rocks Community College Summit View Elementary Tokyo Joe’s Luke Bauer Kylie Johnson Allison Olson Tricia Strahler “Thank you so much Richie’s Express Carwash Sunset Limo Toolips Women’s Boutique and Gifts Melody Bishop Steve Johnson Susan Paulsen Kristin Strohm for the help with school Right Response Program Sunset Stone Town Hall Arts Center Brandon Bishop Cindy Jones Eric Plummer Gary Stueven Rock Canyon High School Swallowhill Music Association Town of Castle Rock supplies. You are a Douglas County School District blessing for families!” Kate Blair Paulette Joswick Jean Pumplin Craig Stulz Rock Canyon HS - ACE Premier Lettering & Design Swanhorst and Company LLC Town of Parker Cameron Briggs Tony Kappas Michele Radke Carole Sundine Board of Education Rock Solid Services/Big Sky Bounce Sylvan Learning Transwest Trucks ~ The Seeger Family Mike Camelio Ron Kassing Trish Riddle Reed Sundine Romano’s Restaurant Sysco Tupperware Page Carr Sandy Kassing Cella Roberts Karen Tarbell Kevin Larsen, President Round 2 Tagawa Gardens UMB Bank Colete Celecki Tim Krabacher Lexi Roberts Tammi Taylor Doug Benevento, Vice President RTA Architects Tarbell Family Giving Account Unique Recognition Contributors Lexie Collins Julie Lamb Erica Rutledge John Tripp S’Cool Services Fundraising Tattered Cover Book Store United Church of Christ Paula Collins Kevin Larsen Marc Schaffer Marie Unger James Geddes Safeway Stores, Denver Division Texas Roadhouse University of Colorado, Denver Individuals Chris Cutter Cody Lizotte Lexi Seitz Sohne VanSelus Judith Reynolds Safeway Stores: Douglas County The Bawmann Group US Air Force Diane Evans Cheryl DeCristino Kasey Maas Lori Seitz Lita Weinstein Craig Richardson Sagacious Consultants, LLC The Blair Family Foundation US Army Cindy Foster KJ DeCristino Bonnie Marsillo Davis Sheets Tammy Whipple Sam’s Club/Club 4816 The Broadmoor Golf Club US Marines Justin Giacehmo Kelly DeVol Mary Jo Mathias LeeAnn Sheets Justin Williams Richard Robbins Sam’s Club/Park Meadows Club 6634 The Cheese Cake Factory US Navy Megan Lampe Jean Donley Debbie McGee Carter Sheets Laura Wilson Meghann Silverthorn Scentsy The Club at Pradera Vacations By Design Cheryl Myhra Cassandra Ersland Pat McGraw Bev Shoemaker Jen Zander Scholastic Book Fairs The Cohen Legacy Fund Valley Country Club Rebecca Nelson DeeDee Gonzalez Steve Zizzo Schomp Automotive The Container Store Vectra Private Bank Carla & Jim Pardee School Newsletter Company The Dollar Store Veterans Imaging Products, Inc. Carol Perry See’s Candies, Inc. The Douglas County Dames Fund of the Vistar Jill Romann “Thank you for the opportunity to “I like volunteering with Select Rewards Community Solutions Pikes Peak Community Foundation VOA / 9 News Marian Savitsky support the DCEF in a volunteer the DCEF because it is Shaw Group The Duffeyroll Café Walgreens Store #02641 Maureen Shul capacity through the years. It giving me the experience Sherman & Howard The Golf Club at Bear Dance Walgreens Store #05538 Meghann Silverthorn has been my pleasure to assist I need to find a job. I David Simonson Silpada Jewelry: Independent Consultant The Heritage Golf Course at Westmoor Walgreens Store #06514 during the Apple Awards and work with nice people Diane & Harold Smethills Golf for Education. Kudos to the and I plan to continue Silver Bells Holiday Trees The King Foundation Walgreens Store #07138 Maureen Tarrant-Fitzgerald Sinton Dairy The Louis R. & Dorothy M. Meister Founda- Walgreens Store #07837 Foundation for raising money in volunteering when I do Edward Wargin support of our children. “ get a paid position.” Sky Ridge Medical Center tion Wargin Events, LLC Brian & Janice Weiss Smart Cow Yogurt The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Waste Management Maxwell & Jodi Wilson ~ Dorinda Hedin ~ Jean Donley South Denver School of Nursing Arts The Meadows at Historic Castle Rock Webster Bank (HSA) David Zwererz 14 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report 15 Already This Year 2013-2014 Career Connect Impacts at a Glance Our Volunteers High School Exploration Program 165 volunteers worked Groove Auto’s Drive for Education more than 780 hours (October, 2012) Thanks to a grant made possible by the DCEF and Groove Auto, Sedalia Elementary School Supply Community for the DCEF at events, students registered for students are now using the latest technology tools in the classroom. Groove Auto’s 75 Drive Events in the office and for our sessions hosted by Drive for Education program takes a portion of vehicle sales to fund needs in local 8 programs. That equals 2 employers Nearly 400 backpacks 83 schools participated schools. Groove employees created the program to make an impact in neighborhoods filled with supplies were almost $20,000 in where they work and live. (April, 2013) 9552 tickets sold and provided for DCSD students volunteer value. 125 students registered for $36,090.00 raised classrooms received Grants and Scholarships 24 sessions hosted by 38 donated items Thank you to office 19 employers The Douglas County Educational Foundation has given out the following grants and scholarships: Over 20 organizations and volunteer Jean Donley individuals donated cash who worked more that Professional Development Scholarships - 13 Educators have attended the National Science and supplies 40 hours for the DCEF Teachers Association Conference and the CCIRA Conference on Literacy. Apple Awards in 2012/13. 24 volunteers worked Fill the Gap Matching Funds - nine schools have received funds for the following programs: Scholarships more than 100 hours 7,045 teachers and staff were Emergenetics, Sand Creek Fun Run, District Spelling Bee, Outdoor Education Center Experience for & Grants nominated for a 2013 Apple Award. free and reduced lunch students, Chromebooks for 5th Grade, Lunch Program for Foreign Exchange More than 900 guests Students and Teachers, Haven Writing Retreat, Stars for Douglas County Gala, and Artists Reception Over $773,000 in grants and attended the evening gala. for the District Art Show. scholarships were distributed Winners were chosen from 29 Our Chapters to teachers, students, schools, Our Budget Jones International University - Four DCSD staff have applied for a scholarship to this on-line Finalists - for Administrator of the and District departments Raised over $5.4M university for Teacher Licensure, BBA (2) and Masters in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. DCEF maintains a general year, Elementary and Secondary for their schools and administrative expense Educator of the year and in 2012-2013 YoungAmeritowne / International Towne - 22 classes have applied to attend this outstanding rate of 4% maximizing the Support Staff of the year 2013. educational enterprise. funds available to give back to our schools. DC Outdoor Education Center In October of 2013, the Foundation presented the Douglas County Outdoor Education Center with a $85,000 grant. This will fund health and safety upgrades as well as the construction of a new pavilion. Groove Auto Food Drive “I have had the opportunity over the years, to volunteer for the efforts for the DCEF. It Groove Auto sponsored a Fall Food Drive to benefit the Panther Pantry, a Chapter of the has been an enriching experience and an Douglas County Educational Foundation. DCSD collection sites and collections boxes at all opportunity to give back to the students of Groove Auto dealerships in Douglas County were filled to overflowing and sent to the Pantry, Douglas County. I have volunteered for the who helps area families that are in need of extra assistance during the year. Apple Awards, and the golf tournament and the Career Fair for the Eighth Grade students, Colorado Gives one of the finest career fairs I have ever been a The DCEF participated in Colorado Gives Day on December 10, 2013, where 1,442 non- part of, to name a few opportunities. The staff profits in the state raised over $20 million in one day of online giving. The Foundation of the DCEF are a pleasure to work with. “ welcomed several new donors, with funds raised supporting the Fill the Gap fund. ~ Paulette Joswick We look forward to increasing our Colorado Gives Day presence in 2014 through our partnership with other Douglas County non-profit organizations.

16 DOUGLAS COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2012-2013 Annual Report How You Can Support the Douglas County Educational Foundation

The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) is a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fundraises year-round to support programming benefiting Douglas County School students, staff and community. Donations to the Foundation may be tax deductible and are always appreciated. All contributions will be acknowledged with tax deduction information. To make a gift to the Foundation, you can:

1. Mail checks, made payable to DCEF to: Douglas County Educational Foundation, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

2. Visit us online at www.dcefcolorado.org to make a secure and easy debit or credit card contribution through PayPal or our partnership with ColoradoGives.org and the Community First Foundation, or to set up payroll giving if you are an employee of Douglas County Schools.

3. Include us in your estate or financial planning. To make a planned gift or asset, or to learn about establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity with the DCEF, please contact Alyson Plummer at 303.387.0503.

4. Become a Foundation volunteer! Volunteers are needed to support our office, assist in program operation, and help plan events and fundraisers. If you have a special interest in our work and want to ® dedicate time to help us grow, please let us know by

® calling Carol Stulz at 303.387.0504.

® Thank you! The Blair Family Foundation

The Tarbell Family Foundation/ Dynamic Funding

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