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Belong. Carmel Catholic welcomes students from more than four surrounding counties, several countries and over 100 schools who choose to join our community where they come to belong – to be known and supported, to have the opportunity to participate and to contribute through a myriad of academic, athletic, artistic and spiritual pursuits.
Believe. At Carmel Catholic, we believe in every student’s potential to achieve and contribute. From our Academic Resource Center and multi-level Honors, AP and Dual Credit offerings to our Serna Learning Resource Center serving students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Accommodation Plans, Carmel students have the opportunity and the resources to excel.
Become. As one of only two schools in the state and less than ten nationwide to have received the prestigious Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education four times, Carmel Catholic is a center of academic excellence. Carmel Catholic High School provides exemplary academic programs to prepare students for college and careers by guiding them to achieve their potential and discover who they can become.
Scott and I continue to donate to Carmel Catholic High School because we deeply believe in the value of having a spiritual foundation of God and Jesus Christ that Carmel teaches our children. Carmel’s quality faculty play a key role in preparing them for college. In addition, the students are required to participate in a Christian Service program where students donate to people less fortunate. None of our kids has ever complained about doing this service work. We are blessed to be in a position to contribute funds to Carmel Catholic.
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Sharon & Scott Ozmun, mother and step father to Remington Chitwood ‘16, Brianne Chitwood ‘18, Emma Chitwood ‘20
Carmel Society Commitment Partners in the Mission Carmel Society members are the foundation of Carmel Catholic philanthropy. They are alumni, parents, and friends of Carmel Catholic High School who are deeply committed to our mission, purpose and goals. Carmel Society members take an active role through their support to further the mission of Carmel Catholic High School and remain well connected with the school. Carmel Catholic strives to be the best mission-centered school which excels in academics, extracurricular activities and so much more. Our mission is to provide the best college-preparatory education possible, all under the direction of our BVM and Carmelite charisms. As our mission statement says, “Centered in Jesus Christ, Carmel Catholic is a college preparatory high school, empowering students to be servant leaders filled with zeal for faith and scholarship.” Contributions to Carmel Catholic High School help us realize this mission every year. Your Commitment Has Impact Your support provides the school with funds that meet the school’s needs. Every dollar of your support goes toward the betterment of our students. This year has generated notable achievements and improvements for our school community which your contributions help to make possible. •
Recognition of our NYAN Robotics team as world champions. Carmel Catholic Robotics placed first in the world out of more than 16,000 teams, bringing local and national recognition to our school.
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For the first time in school history, four students received a perfect score on the ACT test. For a school of our size, this is an incredible accomplishment.
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A significant number of Carmel Catholic students were recognized as commended and finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Capital improvements in our Auditorium, Welcome Center, and Engineering Center.
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Classrooms are being refitted with new furniture and technology.
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Significant improvements in the expansion of our dual high school/college credit offerings and college support services.
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Each student will experience Christ’s love every day in our classroom, so that they may set the world on fire as future leaders of tomorrow.
Models of Generosity Carmel Society members are philanthropic examples for other members of the Carmel Catholic community and are honored and recognized for their special donations including •
Yearly recognition on the Honor Roll of Donors in the School’s Welcome Center
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Special listing in Carmel Catholic High School’s Annual Report
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Invitations to Carmel Society member-only events
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Thank you gifts that identify you as a Carmel Society member
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Carmel Catholic holds a fond place in my heart. I had a wonderful experience during my high school years at Carmel. It is a part of who I am today. We give to Carmel because we believe in Carmel’s mission. We hope many other young people should have an opportunity to be a part of Carmel. We feel so strongly about Carmel that we have made it a part of our estate plan, in addition to our annual contributions.
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Paul Zudyk ‘83
Join the Carmel Society President’s Circle - $20,000 +
President’s Circle members are the philanthropic leaders of our community who make an investment in today’s Carmel Catholic students, leaders of tomorrow’s families and communities. The generosity of these members supports the mission and president’s vision of the Carmel Community.
Blessed Titus Brandsma Circle $15,000 to $19,999
These members reflect the unwavering Carmelite commitment to Catholic education and the positive effect values-based education has in the lives of today’s students, families and communities, as was evident in the life of the Blessed Titus Brandsma, Carmelite martyr.
Mary Frances Clarke Circle $10,000 to $14,999
Mary Frances Clarke Circle members are invested in the daily lessons of Catholic education and how they improve the quality of students’ lives. These members share BVM Sisters’ foundress, Mary Frances Clarke’s vision and belief in the value of Catholic education.
Scholar’s Circle - $5,000 to $9,999
Scholar’s Circle members are committed to the annual improvement of faculty, curriculum and facilities that allow our students to excel year after year. The generosity of these members enables the administration to provide the best possible academic experience and environment for all students.
Benefactor’s Circle - $2,500 to $4,999
Benefactor Circle members make a growing commitment to partner in the advancement of Carmel’s mission to provide the best possible educational experience. Their desire for our students’ success and well-being prompts the Benefactor’s Circle members to generously support ongoing improvement of programs and facilities for our students.
Stewardship Circle - $1,000 to $2,499
Stewardship Circle members are the foundation of Carmel Catholic’s supporters and are deeply committed to partnership in the school’s mission of Catholic education. These members seek to significantly impact campus programs and activities by providing the resources for quicker implementation and greater numbers of initiatives.
Donate now at carmelhs.org/donate/ I/We support Carmel Catholic High School with a commitment to the Carmel Society. I/WE PLEDGE $_________________ FOR THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR r r r r r r
President’s Circle - $20,000 + Blessed Titus Brandsma Circle - $15,000 to $19,999 Mary Frances Clarke Circle - $10,000 to $14,999 Scholar’s Circle - $5,000 to $9,999 Benefactor’s Circle - $2,500 to $4,999 Stewardship Circle - $1,000 to $2,499
Name: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________ Phone number: ___________________ Email address: ___________________ I/we will satisfy this obligation with: r A single payment. r I have enclosed a check for my full gift, payable to Carmel Catholic High School. r Please charge my credit card. (Complete the form on the next page.) r A pledge over the 2019-2020 academic year beginning on ____________. r To be fulfilled by check. (We will send you a reminder letter.) ____ Monthly ____ Quarterly ____Semi-annually r Please charge my credit card. (Complete the form on the next page.) ____ Monthly ____ Quarterly ____Semi-annually r To be fulfilled by monthly Electronic Funds Transfer. (Visit carmelhs.org/donate/ for Electronic Funds Transfer instructions.)
r A transfer of stock to Carmel Catholic High School. (Visit carmelhs.org/donate/ for stock gift instructions.)
If you or your spouse work for a matching gift company, please fill in the space below. Name of matching gift company: ______________________________________ Potential matching gift amount: ______________________________________ Please note: Matching gifts must be received by Carmel Catholic High School by June 30, 2020 for the gift to be counted towards the Carmel Society level for the 2019-2020 academic year.
r I have included Carmel Catholic High School in my estate plans. r Please have a Carmel representative contact us about options available for including Carmel in my estate plans. Visit carmelhslegacy.org to find out what planned giving options and opportunities might serve you and Carmel best.
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CREDIT CARD INFORMATION r Discover r MasterCard r Visa
r American Express
Account number: _________________________ Expiration date: ___________ Signature: _______________________________ Billing zip code: ___________ ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER Authorization Agreement for Automatic Withdrawal of Funds Name on account: ________________________________________________ Address on account: ______________________________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________ Phone number: ___________________ Email address: ___________________ Please debit my account r Checking account – attach voided check
r Savings account – attach deposit slip
Routing Number (Starts with 0, 1, 2, or 3): _______________________________ Account Number: ________________________________________________ Please debit my account on the _1st _10th _20th _25th of each month. (Check one.) Please make my ongoing donation effective _________________ (Month/Day/Year). Amount of monthly payment: $______________________ ___ This EFT authorization will continue as open ended until I notify Carmel Catholic High School to cancel. ___ This EFT authorization will end on ____________ (Month/Day/Year). I authorize Carmel Catholic High School and Veracross to process monthly debit entries from my account according to the donation information above. I understand that this authorization will remain in effect until my pledge is completed. Authorized Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________ Thank you for joining the Carmel Society. Please return this form to: Carmel Catholic High School Office of Institutional Advancement One Carmel Parkway Mundelein IL 60060 Fax: 847-388-3497 Attach your voided check or deposit slip for EFT processing. If faxing, please do not cover any part of this form.
Donate now at carmelhs.org/donate/
Courtney Ciampi Director of Donor Relations cciampi@carmelhs.org 847-388-3372
Michael Looby Major Gifts Officer mlooby@carmelhs.org 847-388-3454
CARMEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
One Carmel Parkway | Mundelein, IL 60060 | www.carmelhs.org