120% Day Celebration Thanks Parents for Participating in Annual Fund

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Volunteers who gave 120% line up to say thank you to parents, students, and faculty at the
Annual Fund Pancake Breakfast on March 28. From (right to left), Kelly Baird
(Chair of the 120% Club), Tricia Lawdahl, Jane Cochrane, Nancy Furman, and Garland Mattox.


March 28 got off to a great start with a pancake buffet for all parents, students, and faculty, and it ended in similar upbeat style during carpool with balloons, bags of blue and white M&M's, and waving volunteers wearing tee shirts reminding everyone to "Give 120% to CCES. It was all part of a 120% Celebration Day designed to acknowledge parent and faculty participation in the Annual Fund.

CCES parent Kelly Baird, Chair of the 120% Club, whose aim is to encourage donors to the annual fund to increase their gift by 20% over their giving during the prior year's campaign, congratulated the volunteers who lifted spirits throughout campus with their message of appreciation.

"Our volunteers helped show our Annual Fund gratitude to all parents, students, faculty and staff," she said. "These wonderful volunteers were Valerie Slade, Jane Cochrane, Nancy Furman, Tricia Lawdahl, Garland Mattox, Millie Isley, Laurie Quattlebaum, Liz Einstein, Dottie Hollis and Keri Geary. We appreciate all of their help and assistance in thanking our school for supporting the Annual Fund."

Director of Annual Fund Dolly Durham added her message of thanks: "The Annual Giving 120% Celebration was truly a fun time for all. It is our hope to express to all 120% supporters how much we appreciate them. We hope this celebration will acknowledge that many individuals in our school community give 120% to CCES in support and time."

Every Gift Counts
Durham reminded the CCES community that the 2007-08 Annual Fund is close to goal but still needs support. She said, "Please remember that participation is the key to a successful Annual Giving campaign. Every gift counts and makes a difference. Your gift is another commitment to CCES. As of March 31st, our total is $563,000, 94% of goal. We will reach our total goal of $600,00 by May 31st, if everyone will take just a few minutes to participate in the campaign. It All Starts Here [with you]!"