Looking Inside … at Shriners Hospitals for Children®

Celebrate Your Accomplishments! Foundation Gold Plaque Presentations Looking Inside … at Shriners Hospitals for Children®

Plaque Presentation—Page 1 A Two Million Dollar Plaque Presentation was held My Gift Program—Page 3 at Shriners Hospital for Children® – Boston on July 27, 2016. Approximately 80 people were in President’s Message—Page 4 attendance. Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Boston employees were very accommodating and Making Donations—Page 4 are appreciative of the contributions of our The Tax ID Number—Page 5 organization. It was an honor to welcome to this celebration Cathy Carol Rose, Supreme Queen; Foundation Website—Page 6 Eleanor Green, Past Supreme Queen and Supreme Princess Recorder; and several Supreme Appointive McHenry Award—Page 7 Officers and Supreme Appointees. Vickie Hill, Foundation Club— Pages 8 / 9 Foundation President, also welcomed Most Worshipful 2015 Donations—Pages 10 / 11 Continued on page 2

Corporate Matching—Page 12

I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren't pretty, or smart, or young. They're still princesses.

- Frances Hodgson Vickie Hill, Foundation President, and Cathy Carol Rose, Burnett Supreme Queen, presented the third million dollar plaque at Shriners Hospital for Children—Portland® in November

Continued from page 1 Harvey Waugh, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts; Ann Comeaux, Daughters of the Nile Foundation Director; and Imperial Sir Jerry Gantt, Chairman of Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Many thanks to Anna Craig, Queen of Oppela Temple No. 50, for her assistance in making the event such a success. Another exciting plaque presentation was held at Shriners Hospital for Children® - Portland on November 7. Again, we had approximately 80 people in attendance. The majority of Al Kader Shrine’s divan joined us along with Art Borland, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Oregon. President Vickie was also honored to welcome Cathy Carol Rose, Supreme Queen; Muriel Knapp, Past Supreme Queen and Foundation Director; Dale Olbernolte, Supreme Princess Badoura and several Supreme Appointees. These plaque presentations just get more exciting. This one was very inspirational as the Foundation presented a Three Million Dollar plaque to the Portland Hospital. A very humbling moment for all in attendance was having patient Rebecca Mobley join the group for lunch. She motivated the entire group when she shared her journey as a patient at the Portland Hospital. The Shriners Hospitals for Children® system is known for its many successes, not least of which is infusing patients with the knowledge and confidence that they truly can conquer the world. Rebecca is a shining example of this belief. We wish her the best as she continues to thrive and as she continues to contribute to the world around her. The Foundation could not have had such a successful event without Sharon Kelley, Queen of Nydia Temple No. 4. Thank you, Queen Sharon, and thank you to the staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Portland. Plans are also in progress for Honolulu and Mexico City plaque presentations. Dates are: February 17, 2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Honolulu — Two Million February 27, 2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Mexico City — Two Million If you are interested in attending either or both of these presentations, please contact Wanda Dunwoody for details. Wanda’s email address is [email protected]. In the near future, invitations will be added to the Foundation’s website, www.donfdn.org

This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth. Love to complete your life. Let's make a promise right now: to always look out for each other. - “The Little Princess”

The My Gift Program – New and Exciting Gifts! Each year, the My Gift Program offers unique incentive gifts for members to show their support for our philanthropy. All donations benefit the Convalescent Endowment Fund (CEF) and your Temple will receive credit for your donation. For the Children pins make wonderful gifts. Each of these special pins depicts children leading productive and healthy lives. The 2016 pin showcases children having fun roller skating. Place your order today and be among the first to receive your pin. The spectacular NEW special edition Gift of Love pendant was designed especially for the Daughters of the Nile. The pendant features the outline of a heart with a beautifully wrapped gift box suspended in the center. The words Gift of Love on the backside of the pendant represent our commitment to the patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Another NEW special edition item is an acrylic heart etched with a child’s handprint and the wording You Have Touched My Heart. The heart is both beautiful and affordable at $20 and the perfect gift to express your thanks and love to the special people in your life. Sharon St. John, Past Supreme Queen, was instrumental in designing the 18th in the series of Egyptian theme Season of Children ornaments, Hapi. Each ornament carries a special message specific to Egyptian heritage. Now is the perfect time to start or add to your collection. Please order gifts and certificates in a timely manner for whatever your gifting purposes are. My Gift Program gifts are fulfilled by one person, Doriann Stein, and all certificates are fulfilled by one other person, Herbie Kay Lundquist. These volunteer ladies need time to process your orders. Your assistance in prompt ordering will avoid any disappointment on either your or your recipient’s timely receipt of the gifts. Thank you! All of these items and many more are available through the online Gift Store at www.donfdn.org or by mailing an order form along with your check or money order to: Daughters of the Nile Foundation 6705 Mesa Drive Austin, Texas 78731-2817

A Message from The Foundation President How to Make a Donation that Goes Greetings! I begin by wishing you all a happy new Directly to a Hospital year! May 2017 be filled with peace, love, and joy for you and your family. The Foundation has received inquiries about how a Temple may send money directly to a The Daughters of the Nile Foundation saw many hospital but get credit through the ‘positives’ in 2016. Foundation. Unfortunately, no money sent  An increase in the overall number of donors directly to a hospital by a member or a (members and non-members); Temple can be credited to the Daughters of  An increase in the number of matching donations; the Nile Foundation. A member or Temple and can receive credit only for actual monies received and then dispersed by the  Continued growth of the receipts from the Foundation. Amazon Smile program. Please refer to pages M-36—M-53 in your This is certainly the direction in which we need to Supreme Temple Manual of Procedures trend! But, there is another area that is very referencing sending monies directly to any important to the long-term success of the endowment Shriners Hospital for Children®. fund. That is planned giving. We tend to focus on fundraisers and donations through direct mail or other That said, there has been some confusion means; but, planned giving is a very important aspect regarding money sent for the Convalescent to growing an endowment fund. Learn more about Relief Account (CRA) and the Convalescent becoming a member of the Mabel R. Krows Legacy Endowment Fund (CEF) and specific Society. designations for capital requests made by Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Yes! - you Members of the Mabel R. Krows Legacy can, for example, have a fundraiser, send Society, established in 2012, have $600 to the Foundation earmarked for CRA demonstrated their commitment to the and have that money designated to a Daughters of the Nile Foundation by providing specific hospital. This is a win-win. You are their very special financial support in naming accomplishing your goal of sending the the Foundation as a beneficiary of a planned money directly to the hospital (even for a gift. specific project) via the Foundation and Planned gifts might include a bequest and/or receiving Temple or personal credit. Funds charitable income gift of appreciated assets, will be dispersed by the Foundation establishment of Charitable Remainder according to your request. Unitrusts or Charitable Remainder Annuity Of course, funds going into CEF will help Trusts that ultimately benefit the Foundation, sustain the endowment fund, and the legacy or gifts of life insurance policies. of giving by the Daughters of the Nile will The Daughters of the Nile Foundation Directors – live on. Remember that monies going in the Vickie, Dori, Kendy, Wanda, Jessica, Marge, Ann, CEF are for perpetuity and CRA is immediate Susan, Carol, Nan, Muriel, Sue and Dixie, THANK YOU relief. Both are important; but again, for for your support, suggestions and help this past year. longevity of the fund, gifts to CRA should be We urge you to visit the website, donfdn.org. Thank given in limited circumstances. you for following the Foundation on Facebook! Additional questions? Contact Kendy Cusick- Vickie Hill, President Rindone, the Daughters of the Nile Daughters of the Nile Foundation Foundation Treasurer, at 303-947-5123 or 254-681-1613 [email protected]

Temple Use of the Daughters of the Nile Foundation 501(c)(3) Tax Identification Number. The Foundation receives many requests for use of the 501(c)(3) tax identification number to defray costs associated with a fundraiser, particularly tax. The ultimate goal of the Foundation must always be to protect the integrity of the 501(c)(3) status. Please read the letter received from our legal counsel, Chris Blomenberg, McHenry Haszard Law. We hope this will help explain use of this number. References to fundraising guidelines may be found in the Supreme Temple Manual of Procedures, pages M-36—M-53.

Daughters of the Nile Foundation Website Have you been on the Daughters of the Nile Foundation Website lately? The website is constantly being updated with My Gift Items, Foundation News, Princess Recorder order forms, Fundraising Guidelines and much more. Many items can be downloaded and printed or can be purchased on the website. A question that most people have is – do I need to Login/Register? The answer is no; but, if you do login and purchase items they will be saved in your account. If you forget your password we cannot retrieve it. A new password will be needed. If you are looking for a Stepping Stone, Pin, Plaque, Pledge or Special Item, it is easy to order it yourself on the Website. Click on Gift Store on the menu bar and all the items that you can purchase will be included in the drop down menu. Click on the item that you want and then enter how many you would like. Go to View Menu and make sure your order is correct. Proceed to Checkout and enter your Billing Information. Make sure that you add your Temple Name and Number. This will give your Temple credit for the items you purchase. If you need to give special instructions, use the Inscription Box and add the Giver and Recipient’s name and address in the correct boxes.

McHenry Award

The Foundation’s McHenry Award was created in 2010 to honor Ladies of the Household who have made a contribution to the Foundation of either a minimum of $5,000 in cash or the equivalent value of assets to CEF or CRA or through their effort they have supported the mission of the Foundation by actively being involved in the fundraising activities at the Shriners Hospitals or Children®, their Temple or through the Foundation , educating the public as to the mission and vision of the Foundation, educating the members of the Daughters of the Nile as to the mission and vision of the Foundation, and/or initiating philanthropic endeavors that provide for the needs of patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children® through the Foundation. Nominees are named by the Foundation Board or the membership and award recipients are voted upon by the Board Directors. The award is a Pyramid of Commitment, including gold heart/children pin embellished with a green stone. To-date, 54 Ladies of the Household have received the McHenry Award. The award is named for the Foundation’s attorney, John McHenry, who helped organize the Foundation in 2007, founded and funded the award, and is a continuing avid supporter of the Foundation. Recipients are awarded this significant honor each year at Supreme Session. The recipients of the McHenry Award in Indianapolis in June of 2016 included: Sue Berry Hathor Temple No. 38 Delta Holloway Iras Temple No. 40 Herbie Kay Lundquist Ruh Neb Temple No. 64 Betty McKinney Tabéel Temple No. 88 Florence Reese El Manrah Temple No. 132 Edna Baldwin Shimron Temple No. 133 Ethel Lawrence Mat-Ta-Nah Temple No. 136 Cindy Vann Agapa Temple No. 155

Congratulations, Ladies!

THE FOUNDATION CLUB Major Donor Reception Daughters of the Nile Foundation JW Marriott—Indianapolis, July 15, 2016

The Daughters of the Nile Foundation hosted its first annual major donor reception at the 2016 Supreme Session. It was an exciting afternoon for all Foundation Board Directors and for those in attendance. Details are as follows: 29 Subordinate Temples were named as Founding Members of The Foundation Club. In order to be invited, Subordinate Temples must have donated to the Foundation at a level of $10,000 or above. These 29 Temples varied in membership and approximately 60 Temple representatives were in attendance. Invitations were mailed to the reigning Queens of each of these Temples, allowing them to invite one guest. Lucite plaques were presented to each Temple. The Foundation was honored to have in attendance several elected Supreme Officers, including Sharon K. St. John, then-Supreme Queen. The group also welcomed Jerry Gantt, 2015-2016 Imperial Potentate, and his Lady, Princess Lisa. The Imperial Potentate was very generous with his praise of Daughters of the Nile and the Foundation and what they have, together, accomplished. Those in attendance were so pleased that their Temple ladies were recognized for their hard work in 2015. Members became quite emotional congratulating each other during the champagne toast. The Daughters of the Nile Foundation has identified over twenty four (24) Subordinate Temples who have already reached the minimum requirement to be invited to this year’s 2017 event. We hope your Temple’s contributions to the Foundation will allow you to join this elite group. See you in Niagara Falls!

Philanthropy Philanthropy is a word we often stumble over with our tongues, but it is a word that adds value to our membership in Daughters of the Nile. Perhaps understanding the origin of the word philanthropy will give us special insight and a renewed interest in the service we give. Philanthropy is a term that derives from the Greek words “philos anthropos,” or love of humanity. Through our Daughters of the Nile Foundation, we show our love of humanity by uniting in the common cause of supporting the Shriners Hospitals for Children®. We are so blessed with this expression of service. Thank you for your part in our philanthropy.

FOUNDATION CLUB 2016 Two of the temples honored at the first Foundation Club Reception were Hatasu Temple No. 1 Seattle with Muriel Knapp, Past Supreme Queen, Molly Nagel, Queen and Beth Rachel Eng, Junior Past Queen; Menzaleh Temple No. 16 Sacramento with Lynda Languasco, Queen and Imperial Potentate Jerry Gantt; and the beautiful Lucite plaque presented to Menzaleh Temple.

Daughters of the Nile Foundation Total Donations by Temple January through December 2015

Hatasu Temple No.1 12,940.27 Oasis Temple No. 46 50.00 Miriam Temple No. 2 100.00 El Mejdel Temple No. 47 11,788.00 Tirzah Temple No. 3 1,960.00 Airys No. 48 1,872.00 Nydia Temple No. 4 10,258.00 Oppela Temple No. 50 3,017.50 Zora Temple No. 5 5,833.76 Samla Temple No. 51 2,752.00 El Karnak Temple No. 6 3,491.00 Ozemb Temple No. 52 3,089.00 Lotus Temple No. 7 6,165.00 Wardah Husam Temple No. 53 100.00 Zenobia Temple No.8 85.00 Ishtar Temple No. 54 2,249.84 Zuleika Temple No. 9 2,925.26 Malac Temple No. 55 1,535.00 Pyramid Temple No. 10 295.00 Ammon-Ra No. 56 3,292.75 Netaker Temple No. 11 193.00 Azizah Temple No. 57 969.00 Mokattam Temple No. 12 11,268.00 Sat-Ra Temple No. 59 5,975.93 Zuleima Temple No. 13 6,092.85 Teti Sheri Temple No. 60 3,725.00 Zama Temple No. 14 4,420.30 Rosetta Temple No. 61 1,028.50 Ilderim Temple No. 15 7,207.00 Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 2,687.00 Menzaleh Temple No. 16 13,448.96 Ahmose No. 63 2,583.57 Nefru-Ari Temple No. 17 11,153.00 Ruh-Neb Temple No. 64 11,452.88 Cyrene Temple No. 18 645.00 Zohar Temple No. 65 2,441.11 Athor Temple No. 19 3,822.00 Naphis Temple No. 66 10,676.21 Maalas Temple No. 20 255.00 Avihk Temple No. 70 3,348.15 Bath Zabbia Temple No. 21 6,077.66 Ruhamah Temple No. 71 3,089.00 Badoura Temple No. 23 3,707.00 Tamah Temple No. 73 4,227.00 Uarda Temple No. 24 9,589.00 Yucca Temple No. 74 3,460.29 Islam Temple No. 25 3,432.00 Nahum Temple No. 75 6,852.31 Zitta Temple No. 27 6,679.00 Elim Temple No. 76 28,054.48 Allah No. 28 17,608.06 Milcah Temple No. 77 13,513.61 Al Sihah No. 29 2,939.50 Sapphira Temple No. 79 31,780.00 Koran Temple No. 30 2,452.00 Neith Temple No. 80 810.00 Alabet No. 31 6,732.67 Azrim Temple No. 81 503.00 Lybia Temple No. 32 4,414.58 Pyremus Temple No. 82 1,660.00 Egyptian Temple No. 33 18,552.44 Aisha No. 83 671.00 Mecca Temple No. 34 28,962.66 Ahlem No. 84 4,265.00 Qadesh Temple No. 35 5,119.00 Khem Temple No. 85 14,264.47 Otho Temple No. 36 730.00 Sahida Temple No. 86 1,822.00 Hathor No 38 1,712.55 Thebes Temple No. 87 1,682.00 Iras Temple No. 40 85,508.84 Tabeel Temple No. 88 3,291.00 Isis Temple No. 41 28,141.59 Ramallah Temple No. 89 2,515.00 Abeba No. 42 15,320.00 Shalman Temple No. 90 36,287.71 Shelomi Temple No. 43 1,060.00 Immanuel Temple No. 91 1,495.00 Nekodah Temple No. 44 12,727.18 Sharon Temple No. 92 16,778.49

Daughters of the Nile Foundation Total Donations by Temple January through December 2015

Rithmah Temple No. 93 23,641.58 Abdiel Temple No. 147 1,198.79 Arok No. 94 1,052.00 Zia Temple No. 148 1,386.00 Adoram No. 95 4,288.00 Shilah Temple No. 151 9,327.65 AshramaTemple No. 97 2,230.00 Nyla Temple No. 152 4,555.00 Makere Temple No. 99 982.49 Aretas Temple No. 153 610.00 Ziphron Temple No. 100 2,716.68 Latona Temple No. 154 7,657.57 Zibiah Temple No. 102 901.00 Agapa Temple No. 155 10,754.85 Merret Temple No. 103 2,090.00 Ajeb Temple No. 156 4,945.00 Merak Temple No. 104 11,661.43 Al Amira Temple No. 157 150.00 Shelomoth Temple No. 106 706.00 El Shelom Temple No. 158 3,254.78 Sydyk Temple No. 107 1,330.00 Ankh Temple No. 160 11,955.28 Naamah Temple No. 108 1,800.00 Tarsus Temple No. 161 1,499.00 Naiad Temple No. 109 6,671.50 El Nasig Temple No. 162 6,230.00 Nefretete Temple No. 110 645.00 Aromaz-Dynasty Temple No. 163 16,284.56 Antioch No. 113 5,149.78 Alyce's Magicians 275.00 Athaliah Temple No. 114 8,454.00 Barbara' Clownettes 200.00 Al Ansar No. 117 2,655.00 Betty's Blossoms 300.00 Re Temple No. 118 4,812.14 Billie's Fillies 550.00 Ismah Temple No. 119 6,402.00 Cathy's Cleopatra's 892.00 El Maat Temple No. 120 2,128.58 Donna Desert Dolls 695.00 Khafra Temple No. 121 5,040.00 Evelyn Gibb's Group 25.00 El Tehran Temple No. 122 5,168.00 Evelyn's Mariposas 250.00 Al Phurah Temple No. 126 12,471.33 Karen Cameo 100.00 Sharuhan Temple No. 127 2,820.00 Kathleen's Kittens 605.00 Akielo Temple No. 128 4,390.70 Lydias Lassies 25.00 Dorcas Temple No. 129 12,230.00 Margaret Ann's Gems 2,500.00 Al Haram Temple No. 130 1,040.00 Marsha's Shining Stars 8,250.00 Olana Temple No. 131 4,413.00 Mary Jeans Chaparrals 300.00 El Manrah Temple No. 132 3,166.00 Mickey Mountaineer 250.00 Shimron Temple No. 133 10,633.95 Muriel's Parasols 725.00 Elidad Temple No. 134 1,158.25 Phyllis's Happy Hearts 1,000.00 Tab'Itha Temple No. 135 8,593.05 Sue's Musicians 910.00 Mat-Ta-Nah Temple No. 136 1,939.00 Tommy's Doves 100.00 Magdala Temple No. 137 325.00 Vesta's Autumn Maple 250.00 Aquarius Temple No. 138 8,887.18 Virginia's Diamonds 3,030.00 El Giza Temple No. 139 5,276.14 Vonda's Angels 100.00 Selket Temple No. 140 1,877.00 Yucca Supreme Session 990.86 Arabi Temple No. 141 1,888.75 El Kanah Temple No. 142 695.00 Gentlemen of the Creek 14,494.00 Japhia Temple No. 146 1,202.00

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Corporate Matching Programs If you are professionally employed and your company has a program of matching dollar-for-dollar or dollars-for- hours given in service to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Daughters of the Nile Foundation is one), then please consider signing up for the matching gift program to painlessly double your personal contribution to the Foundation through your employer’s payroll deduction plan. Talk about really making a financial impact – this is one good way to make a difference! The following is a list of matching gift agencies and companies from whom the Foundation has already received donations. Participate in your employer’s matching gifts program and add their name to this list of companies with a charitable heart!

ACE Charitable Foundation Matching Gifts Williams Company Ally Financial Group American Express Philanthropy Employee Giving and Matching Gateway Ameritas Matching Gifts Assurity Life Insurance Company 3M Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation AT&T Graham Holdings Matching Gifts Program Bank of America Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Boeing Mattel Children’s Foundation ExxonMobil Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program General Electric Shell Oil Company Foundation Microsoft Synopsys – Silicon Valley Community Fund Nordstrom The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Stanley Works