St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

Educational Trust Fund Benefit ~ Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: What is the Educational Trust Fund Benefit?

 

A: The Educational Trust Fund Benefit is the single fund raising event undertaken by the Educational Trust Fund Board of Trustees and a very committed group of volunteers, led this year by Michael and Laura DeBacker. It was first organized in 2002 to renew giving to the Trust Fund.

 

This year’s event, the 9 th annual, will be held at the Four Points Sheraton in Ann Arbor in a Kentucky Derby setting. “ Kentucky Derby – Race for the Future” is the event’s theme. The benefit will include an appetizing menu, horse races, and dancing. A silent and live auction featuring an impressive collection of One-of-a-Kind Treasures will also be included.

 

 

Q: What are the goals of the Educational Trust Fund Benefit?

 

A: The goals of theEducational Trust Fund Benefit are:

 

• To raise money to increase the corpus of the Educational Trust Fund. The corpus is invested, and interest is then generated. Each year, a percentage of the interest is deposited in the school's operating budget to assist with a variety of operating expenses.

 

• To raise awareness of the Educational Trust Fund for ongoing donations through deferred giving.

 

• To create an opportunity for fellowship between a variety of constituencies including: alumni, current and past school parents, current and past school staff, parishioners and other benefactors, on behalf of the Educational Trust Fund, while celebrating Catholic education at St. Francis of Assisi.

 

 

Q: Over the years,has the Educational Trust Fund Benefit been successful?

 

A: The Educational Trust Fund Benefit has been wonderfully successful over the years, generating nearly $386,000 in total net proceeds for the Fund since the first event in 2002.

 

 

Q: Do I need a pre-purchased reservation to attend the Educational Trust Fund Benefit?

 

A: Yes. To secure a reservation for the 9 th Annual Educational Trust Fund Benefit which will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010, call Colleen Pierce, Director of Stewardship and Development, at 734.821.2208 or email her at cpierce@stfrancisa2.org to request an invitation. You can also visit the "Make a Reservation" section of this website.

 

Q: The Educational Trust Fund Benefit sounds like fun! How can I help?

 

A: Many volunteer opportunities exist to help with the Educational Trust Fund Benefit. Please visit the "Volunteer Opportunities" section of this website to learn more about sharing your time and talent or call Colleen Pierce, Director of Stewardship and Development, at 734.821.2208.