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Celebration of Light 2017 Highlights Fulcrum Foundation’s Triannual Newsletter | Spring 2017 Inside This Issue: Celebration of Light 2017 Highlights ..................... 1-2 Spotlight on a Leader .........3 Fulcrum Committee Focus ..3 Fulcrum’s Sponsors ........... 4 Use Our Hashtags ............ 4 Celebration of Light 2017 The Celebration of Light Gala was an enormous success again this year, “I have been celebrating Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Seattle and raising over proud to take $1.4 million dollars in support of Fulcrum’s mission. More than 1,100 Fulcrum part of this supporters gathered at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and were treated to an celebration outstanding program. See videos from the event at: FulcrumFoundation.org. for the past couple of years, Richard Pierce Cooley to raise money Archbishop’s Award in support Posthumously awarded and accepted by his wife, Bridget of Fulcrum’s Richard Pierce Cooley, known to us as Dick, believed mission and passionately in the importance of education—and in the this great gift unique value of Catholic education—for students, for our of Catholic community, for the Church and the world. education. ” “Dick took what he learned in life and from business, Steve Raible and gave of it so generously to support Fulcrum and Emcee Catholic education. Fulcrum was proud to have this He was a giant of a man, but he was also humble. He was Seattle icon emcee again this incredibly successful, but always more interested in year. Well-known as co-anchor for what he could do for you. Through it all, a man of deep KIRO 7 News, former wide-receiver faith. Dick chose to support those organizations—to for the Seattle Seahawks and put his energy behind those ideas—that were an extension of his faith. currently the team’s play-by-play Fulcrum and Catholic education here in the Archdiocese of Seattle announcer, Steve is also a product were a perfect fit.” of a Catholic school education. “Dick joined the Fulcrum Foundation in Steve captivated guests with 2002 as one of the first trustees because he anecdotes of his youth, many of strongly believed in a Catholic education and which clearly showed the influence the positive effect it could have on one's life. of a Catholic education on his life. And it is an honor for me to accept this award for Dick and for all he did for Fulcrum and for Catholic education. ” 1 FulcrumFoundation.org Annie Dang pursuing her passion for justice as a Because of my friends, teachers, Inspirational Speaker trial assistant in the Major Economics and family, I am continually Crime Bureau of the New York District empowered to stand even taller, to Annie attended St. Mary Magdalen Attorney’s office. dream even bigger. School and Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett with the help of “… like Newton My friends and family, my teachers Fulcrum Foundation tuition assistance mused: If I have and mentors shaped me into who I grants. Annie’s inspiring words were seen a little am now. Even though many are no filled with gratitude for the truly further, it was longer a part of my daily life, they formative experience as a Catholic by standing on have left a lasting impression on school student. A recent graduate from the shoulders of me. They are the ones from whom Harvard University, Annie is currently giants. I draw my inspiration.” Zack Cunningham “My name is Zack that has made me who I am Invitation to Support Cunningham and I today; it has shaped the way I Fulcrum’s Mission am the principal of see Catholic schools, and the St. Mary Magdalen way I see families when I sit Zack deeply believes in the value of Catholic School across the table from them to Catholic education, and that it should because someone talk about my school. You see, be accessible to all who want this like you supported in those moments, I see my dream for their children and their a Catholic school grandma, seeking a Catholic children’s children. kid like me back education for her children, and when a Catholic when I look these parents in the education was a dream for my family. eye, I see my own parents and It’s this gift of Catholic education the dreams they had for me.” 2 Photos by Duell Fischer Photography Spotlight on a Leader nor the athleticism that our students beyond simply tolerating another’s embody. They carry it on their hearts. views and instead seeks to understand Nick Ford, Principal them. Our Lady of Fatima School I love working in schools because of Seattle the academic pursuit of our students. This is the work to which I am called— Every day, our students challenge each to lead a community who endeavors At Our Lady of other to think critically and creatively to love and to build family in the Fatima, I often about the world they are called to pursuit of distinguished academic speak of the lead. And yet, when they embark excellence, who engages our faith image of the on new paths, this is not where our and strives to promote justice, who inukshuk, a rock graduates stand out from their peers. seeks to be good stewards of our sculpture built by resources and our environment, and the Inuit people in I thrive on working alongside who commits to doing all of this while northern Canada. colleagues who are seeking best embodying God’s joy for His eternal These massive practices in order to cultivate act of creation. monuments are engaging classrooms that inspire our erected with the help of the entire learners to work collaboratively and Each of these is a part of the inukshuk. village and stand upon the tundra as to deepen their knowledge. And yet Every teacher, every parent, every evidence for future travelers that a again, this is not what differentiates child—we are partners in the building people has been here before. our educators from those working in of these structures on the hearts we other schools. graduate. When our alumni are out Reflecting on my work as a Catholic in the world, living with compassion, educator, I see my vocation as one of We are living a ministry. We serve advocating for the poor and the helping to erect little inukshuks on the the Church and help nurture an vulnerable, making it a better place hearts of each student entrusted to understanding of faith in each child. for all who live in it, it is at those our care. It is the work of our entire We nourish our community and moments when they stand tall as village. Core to this notion is the move beyond respect and tolerance. evidence for those they encounter that understanding of where this special Instead, we seek to emulate Christ we were here. symbol lives. It is not on the intellect as we foster a culture that promotes love and acceptance. Jesus never said, “Respect your brother as I respected you.” Nor did he suggest that we merely tolerate our enemy. This is where I see our difference in the world. Our graduates leave our halls understanding that respect is derived from love, that acceptance moves Fulcrum Foundation Committee Focus Committees are invaluable assets to the work of Fulcrum’s Board of Trustees. By taking on specific and detailed tasks and developing recommendations to the Board of Trustees, committees increase the overall efficiency of the board and engage the broader community in the important work of the Foundation. Fulcrum’s committees of the board include executive, finance, distribution, development, governance, human resources and our newly established Engagement Committee. Engagement Committee Matthew Shanahan, Chair Check out our Celebration of Light The Engagement Committee’s purpose is to promote 2017 photo album on our Facebook awareness of the Fulcrum Foundation among key page at www.facebook.com/ stakeholder groups in the Archdiocese of Seattle, and fulcrumfoundation. across the United States. The Engagement Committee develops strategy and frameworks to propel Fulcrum‘s The evening’s videos are found on our marketing and communications efforts, and collaborates with staff and YouTube channel at www.YouTube. Fulcrum ambassadors to determine appropriate and relevant messages and com/fulcrumfoundation. materials. The committee works closely with and advises the engagement and development staff. 3 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Seattle, WA Permit No.1749 Use Our Hashtags! Thank You To Our Many Sponsors! At the very bottom of our website’s homepage, FulcrumFoundation.org, We are proud to recognize our Celebration of Light 2017 sponsors. Their support you’ll find the most current array of allowed our gala event to be completely underwritten, meaning 100% of gifts given photos from various social media that evening will support our mission. We thank them for their generosity and helping to make this year’s celebration one of greatest evenings ever for Catholic education in feeds that were tagged with the the Archdiocese of Seattle. hashtags below! If you have fun photos of your Catholic school or Leaders of anything that celebrates our ($15,000) mission, remember to use those hashtags when posting them to EDITH & RAY ASPIRI your public social media accounts. THE MAHONEY FAMILY ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, SEATTLE Posts are refreshed several times Partners Investors Friends per week! ($10,000) ($7,500) ($5,000) #ILoveCatholicSchools ANONYMOUS BISHOP BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL ALASKA AIRLINES #FulcrumFoundation SUZIE BURKE FERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ARCHBISHOP MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL Celebrate the great work of Catholic DARRELL & ANNE JESSE FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE TONY & MICHELLE AUDINO MICHAEL & MARY LEE SACRED HEART BELLARMINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL schools with your posts—and THE LUGER FAMILY GONZAGA UNIVERSITY BRUCE COMPANY remember to follow us! OLYMPIC EAGLE DISTRIBUTING HOLY NAMES ACADEMY COAST EQUITY PARTNERS PATTERSON, BUCHANAN, O’DEA HIGH SCHOOL EASTSIDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOBES & LEITCH PATRIOT FIRE DAVID & SHELLEY HOVIND SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SAINT MARTIN’S UNIVERSITY KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL NAPOLEON COMPANY Do we have your current VENTURE GENERAL CONTRACTING SETON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SHEA HOMES email address? Let us know at SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE [email protected].
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