2016 Annual Report
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Kate Duncan Smith DAR School 2016 Annual Report The “Gem” of Gunter Mountain KDS DAR School Board of Trustees KDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman’s Message Cheryl P. Harrison, AL, Chairman It was an honor to be elected Chairman of Melvina P. Phillips, Ed.D., AL, Vice Chairman the Board of Trustees of the Kate Duncan Athelia W. Gibbs, AL, Secretary Smith DAR School in October 2016. I am Gail W. Moore, AL, Treasurer th Ann T. Dillon, CO, President General, NSDAR the 14 person to serve in this position in the Nancy S. Folk, Alabama State Regent school’s 93 year history, and I look forward Connie H. Grund, AL, Vice President General to working with each and every KDS friend Rita P. Horton, AL, Honorary Chairman for Life Peggy S. Johnson, AL, Honorary Chairman for Life and supporter as we approach our second Lanabeth L. Horgen, WA, Advisor to the President General century of serving children. Shelby D. Ward, AL, Parliamentarian PRESIDENT GENERAL’S APPOINTEES We were delighted to welcome the NSDAR Yvonne S. Boone, IA Dee Ellen Kruzel, KS National School Tour to campus during Dedication Day. It is always great to host Janet L. Deaton, AL Kay Pike, IN KDS Board of Trustees Carolyn G. Hanf, GA Ellen L. Powley, UT the President General, the National Officers Chairman and many DAR members from across the STATE REGENT’S APPOINTEES Cheryl Harrison Patrice R. Donnelly, AL country who love and support our school. Janeal N. Shannon, AL The students are always excited to see the ladies, and they are grateful Annette E. Smith, AL to have the opportunity to thank them for their continued kindness and generosity. SCHOOL CHAIRMEN Peggy C. Troxell, NC (National) In November, KDS hosted its annual Veterans Program. Filled with Rhonda B. Van Zandt (Alabama) patriotic music and stirring messages in honor of our nation’s veterans, this program was a wonderful tribute to the men and women who ELECTED MEMBERS have given so much in defense of our country. A delicious brunch was Martin Anderson, AL Judy C. Ostler, TX Jamie D. Burchfield, TX Joyce B. Patton, GA hosted by the Family and Consumer Science Department for all the Cindi R. Carter, IA Ginger A. Poffenberger, FL guests. It is so inspiring to see our students honor those who have Sharon C. Frizzell, IL Charlotte S. Reynolds, TN selflessly served our country. Lois C. Huntington, IN Diane M. Schrift, MI Mindy T. Kammeyer, GA Hampton Smith, AL It was a special treat to hear the 4th Grade and High School Choirs Adele E. Lancaster, CA Cyndy B. Sweeney, PA Carol D. Larkin, MD Larry Ward, AL perform at the annual Christmas Organ Concert in Nan Roberts Lane Cindy C. McNamara, MS Cindy S. Wigley, Ed.D., AL Chapel. Along with Sue Ellen Adams, talented organist and DAR Beverly J. Moncrieff, CA Lynn F. Young, TX member, the choirs did an outstanding job and put everyone in the Betty D. Moore, AL Nancy L. Zwetsch, NY Christmas spirit. HONORARY MEMBERS I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to thank you for your Mildred R. Byars, AL Alae Risse B. Leitch, GA support. Without each of you and your help, we would not be able to Sara C. Craft, AL Jean W. Vaughan, AL accomplish the important task of providing a patriotic education for the Betty N. DeVries, NY Frederica G. White, AL students at KDS. We look forward to having you visit our campus and interact with the students. You are always welcome here! MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School to educate the Once again, I am grateful for the boys and girls of Gunter Mountain. We believe the privilege of a sound opportunity to work with the Board of education is a heritage which should be enjoyed by all the citizens of our country. We believe all our children should be afforded such advantages Trustees, students, staff, and friends in as shall develop in them the largest capacities for performing the duties the coming months and years. I look of American citizenship and to enlighten them in the knowledge and forward to serving as your Chairman practice of pure and noble citizenship. We further believe the school and working with each of you as we environment should be disciplined with emphasis on positive attitudes and academic excellence which will nurture in our students the desire strive to meet the needs of the students to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom to at KDS. foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty. With high expectations, purposes Mrs. Harrison at the U.S. Capitol with and standards, the KDS DAR School accepts the missions to educate the 2016 Continental Congress Representatives youth of Gunter Mountain. Will Sanderson and LeeAnn Myers. 2 ThereExecutive are so many things Director’s I love about my job as Executive Message Director of Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. As we work to put together this annual report and share with the school’s friends the accomplishments of the past year, I’d like to share a few of them. I love working with people who are passionate about serving children and who give their all day in and day out. From the dedicated faculty and staff members who are on the “front lines” in the classrooms and on the campus to the members of the Board of Trustees who support our school’s mission from places both near and far, it takes many hands to do the work of KDS. I love seeing children grow and develop in a challenging academic environment. Our students have opportunities I would have never dreamed of when I was enrolled at KDS. Advanced Placement classes, online learning, dual enrollment college courses, Career Technical Center offerings, and traditional on- KDS Executive Director campus classes make it easy for every student to customize a curriculum suited to his or her own skills Heather W. Green and abilities and to learn at his or her own pace. I love working for my alma mater and being a small part of this 93-year legacy of patriotic education on Gunter Mountain. KDS is so much more than the buildings that make up the campus, but it’s within those buildings that countless memories were made and continue to be shared. Generations who have had the privilege to attend this school carry on this legacy through memories and shared experiences, and they pass on their knowledge to those who follow. Times may change, but that feeling you get by being a graduate of KDS DAR School stays the same year after year. And I love working with the DAR and other donors and stakeholders to ensure the children are able to thrive not only academically and socially, but also with patriotism, citizenship, and a reverence for our country’s founders, groundbreakers, and innovators. One of my greatest joys is in the friendships I have formed over the years with the numerous supporters of KDS and its students. You bring hope where often, there is none, and for that I am grateful. We are all joined in the common goal of investing in the future by investing in KDS Executive Director children, and I thank each of you for giving me the opportunity to do what I love. Heather W. Green and dear friend Sara Craft KDS Friends Play “Musical Chairs” On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, KDS participated in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving aimed at inspiring people to collaborate in improving their local communities and give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. The Giving Tuesday goal for KDS was to raise $10,000 to purchase 100 chairs for the high school band and choir classrooms. The new chairs will be used regularly by more than 700 students in grades 5-12 – one half of the KDS student body – and will replace a rag-tag collection of folding chairs that are no longer reliable. And thanks to the more than 90 friends who answered the call during the Giving Tuesday “Musical Chairs” campaign, the goal was met, and 100 new chairs have been purchased for the KDS Music Education Department. If you missed the opportunity to help with this terrific project, do not worry, we have lots of other ‘seats’ to fill! With more than 1,300 students on campus, there are always projects and programs in need of sponsorship. Visit www.kdsdar.org to see how you can make a difference in the lives of the students at KDS! 3 2016 Report to the Friends of KDS Information is based on audited financials from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016 5% Total Income Productive Enterprise Contributions* $1,019,907 27% Investment Income $403,933 Investment Productive Enterprise $ 84,324 Income TOTAL $1,508,164 68% Contributions 13% NSDAR 42% Contributions* Break-Down Bequests & NSDAR $130,945 Estates Direct Contributions $462,470 45% Bequests & Estates $426,492 Direct Contributions 2% Fundraising/ Total Expenses 7% Development Administrative Programs $1,009,494 Administrative $ 81,960 What Our Donors Support Fundraising/Development $ 20,158 TOTAL $1,111,612 Percentages based on Donor-Designated (Restricted) 91% Contributions from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016 Programs 4 2016 Report to the Friends of KDS Information is based on audited financials from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016 Where Our Donations Come From Percentages based on Annual Fund (Unrestricted) Contributions from October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016 % Individuals 8 1% Businesses Organizations & % Foundations 5 DAR % 16 National, State, and Local Societies & Organizations Promotional Sales & Misc.