REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY BCDS | 2012-2013
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OUR MISSION
EXTRAORDINARY THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE COME TOGETHER AS A SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
LETTER FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
2012-2013 ATHLETIC REPORT
BCD DONORS 2012-2013
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TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AT BCD
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STRONG SPEAKING AND WRITING SKILLS
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WE ALL HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. YOUR GIFT. YOUR IMPACT. SMALL CLASS SIZES
Enable teachers to invest in every child A VIBRANT PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Including 13 school-wide performances during 2012-2013
29 students went to our nation’s capitol Taught across the curriculum
OUTDOOR EDUCATION ADVENTURES
For 82 students during 2012-2013
9 VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY TEAMS
Playing roughly 66 games each year
POWER OUR POTENTIAL CAMPAIGN
LEADING BY EXAMPLE: OUR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
BCD TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
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BCD’S FINE ARTS PROGRAMS
WE’D LIKE TO SAY “THANK YOU”
2012-2013 BCD FINANCIAL REPORT
2012-2013 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PTO
YOUR FUTURE
BCD is a place to Innovate, Create, Grow & Thrive
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OUR MISSION At Boulder Country Day School we provide
a well-rounded, classical education of academic excellence and character development in a safe environment, inspiring our students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and responsible, globally aware citizens.
OUR MOtTO RESPECT YOURSELF. RESPECT OTHERS. TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR YOUR ACTIONS. Our motto guides our personal development and helps define our growing community.
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LETTER FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL On the topic of generosity and thankfullness...
The word philanthropy comes from the ancient Greek roots philien - a verb meaning to love or have strong affinity for - and anthropos a noun which refers to humanity or mankind. BCD philanthropy, our love for our school, comes in many different
BCD VALUES: RESPONSIBILITY Accountability is key at Boulder Country Day School. We believe that students who take responsibility for themselves are better equipped to discover their excellence in every of life.
shapes and sizes. Student and family outreach, parent volunteers,
CARE
reading buddies, and our service learning program are stellar examples.
Community service is an important part of the BCD experience.
Furthermore, our school motto - Respect yourself. Respect others.
Through our program, students learn the value of serving others
Take responsibility for your actions. - serves as touchstone to remind us
on a local, regional and global scale. Each grade level performs its
of our responsibilities to each other and to the world around us.
own service project, which vary appropriately in scope and size. Middle school students are also required to complete 20 hours of
The annual Report on Philanthropy provides us with the opportunity to thank you for participating in another kind of BCD philanthropy,
community service outside of school.
BCD’s fundraising campaigns. Our Annual Fund, scholarship, POP
CONFIDENCE
Campaign, and Love of Technology and the Arts fundraisers are critical
BCD builds confidence with intention by teaching excellence
efforts which help us advance the mission of our school. Together, they
throughout our entire program. We believe in our students, we
represent nearly $435,000 of revenue and we use all of those funds to
recognize their achievements and we value their contributions to
ensure that BCD’s education is and will remain the finest in the Boulder
our community. BCD is a place where every student has the op-
Valley. Thank you for giving to Boulder Country Day. Your generosity,
portunity to innovate, create, grow and thrive.
commitment, and love for our school is plainly evident, and I am honored to be part of such a caring community.
John Suitor III Head of School
THANK YOU...AGAIN
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POWER OUR POTENTIAL CAMPAIGN Our final deadline is fast approaching!
BCD is headed down the final campaign stretch – with the July 15 deadline fast approaching. How we measure success will depend on new and additional gifts contributed this year. To reach our campaign goal BCD must raise $76,000 by July 15, 2014. Our goal of $500,000 is achievable! To date, the investment in BCD’s future has been inspirational: • 40 community members have supported the campaign. • We have raised a total of $424,000 to date for the POP Campaign.
Broad support and a few generous leaders will help push BCD across the finish line. But we need your help, and now is the time. Your generosity will help transform our students today, and the BCD campus and community for years to come.
$500,000 $424,000
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE: OUR STAFF & VOLUNTEERS Our Board of Trustees & volunteers take the stewardship of BCD to heart.
Dedication to furthering our mission runs deep within everyone, from our volunteers to our Staff and on up to the Chairman of The Board! Board Officers: CHAIR
Joe Brooker
VICE CHAIR John Wittemyer
TREASURER Heidi Bathum
SECRETARY
Michael Schonbrun
Board Members: Brad Bickham
Eugenie Holbrook
Peter Resnick
McDonald Bowyer
Jennifer Jones
Ilena Sica
Maria Gonzalez
Travis LaBerge
Brion Stapp
Neil Gorsuch
David Moll
John Suitor II
Lucie Guyot
Jay Orris
THIS IS GIVING
Educating the MIND without educating the HEART is no education at all.” – Aristotle
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AT BCD OUR KIDS ARE PAYING IT FORWARD.
K, 1st, 2nd grades go to the local food bank and help sort, pack,
At BCD, we define community service as involving the community in doing for others. We share our abundance with those who have less not just because we can, but because we want to. Community Service pervades BCD throughout the year.
and shelve.
3rd grade conducts a food drive of canned protein and peanut
butter for a local food pantry.
4th grade makes sandwiches and hands them out at a
homeless shelter.
Food drives net thousands of pounds of food for those in need;
5th grade works together with senior citizens to assemble snack
plastic bags are recycled for the local food bank to use; hundreds of
bags for families with hospitalized or critically ill children.
sent to Africa; stuffed animals are shared so others have something
6th grade helped clear rocks from a new pasture for a local
special to hug; hundreds of turkeys are collected for families so they
horse rescue facility.
7th grade conducts a professional clothing drive, sorts the
Our students are learning first-hand about real life issues facing
clothing into outfits by size and interacts with homeless at a
society today. They are experiencing the joy of sharing and giving
local outreach facility.
are learning each individual can make a difference. Our students
8th grade conducts a turkey drive collecting hundreds of
embrace the school’s mission by striving to be responsible, globally
turkeys to benefit a local community center that distributes
aware citizens.
them at the holidays for families in need.
pounds of candy are collected for the troops; shoes are given to be
can have a filling holiday meal.
back; they have great empathy and compassion for others; they
Every grade, K – 8th, participates in service field trips:
LET’S TALK TECH
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BCD TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Kilobytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes...Oh My!
Students in all grades participate in technology classes in which
At Boulder Country Day School regular, appropriate use of technology enhances our rich and rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum. The school continually invests in its technology infrastructure and computer resources, thereby enabling authentic and engaging experiences both in the classroom and beyond. BCD’s ultimate goal is to graduate technologically literate 21st century leaders who capably balance their human creativity with the efficiency and precision of current technologies.
they learn the necessary skills to take full advantage of learning
Through generous donations from the Annual Fund and LOTA, BCD is able to afford all the technology enhancements that enrich our campus.
opportunities technology tools present. In preschool and elementary school, they have access to a state-of-the art computer lab designed specifically for younger grades as well as a laptop cart that is often used in individual classrooms. The middle school has a 1:1 program, meaning each student has his/her own touchscreen laptop. The middle school is also home to a high-end multimedia computer lab outfitted with professional graphic design software and movie editing tools.
– Gabrielle Hernan | Technology Director
Our children and future classes will enjoy the benefits.�
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BCD’S FINE ARTS PROGRAMS Giving children tools for self-expression...
HIGHLIGHTS:
BCD’s vibrant arts program fuels the creativity of every student, preschool to 8th grade, utilizing classrooms specifically dedicated to support learning through art, pottery, and music.
GrandFriends Day Performance at all grade levels
Preschool Musical “The Sneetches”
Kindergarten Musical “Lemonade”
First/Second Grade Musical “Dinostars”
Third/Fourth Grade Musical “Jous”t
Fifth Grade Band
Holiday Concert
Middle School Musical “Willy Wonka”
The art room renovation realized through the generosity of LOTA funding provides for more efficient use of class time with a streamlined and organized space that is visually inspiring to budding artists. The band program completes its second year with enthusiastic musicians exploring an expanded offering of musical instruments provided through LOTA funding. Every student selects an instrument that meets his/her unique needs for creating music. Ukuleles provided by LOTA bring smiles to younger as well as middle school students with the simple pleasure in the pure joy of learning in such a fun way.
Take a look at BCD’s fine arts program and experience the excitement of knowing your LOTA gift touches the lives of so many children with tools to express themselves in their own unique and creative ways.
– Bette Williams | Fine Arts Director
– Abraham Lincoln
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GO BULLDOGS!
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.�
2012-2013 Athletic Report WORKING HARD. PLAYING HARDER.
regular season match. Riding their success and unselfish teamwork,
With the option to play many different sports, teams and clubs, it is incredible to see more than 90% of our 5th-8th grade students come out for our teams throughout the year and wear the BCD green bulldog uniform.
the varsity team went on to Fort Morgan, CO, to compete in the Colorado Jr. High School State Championships, finishing fifth in the state led by 8th graders Meredith Pearl, Kyra Richarz, Tea Smith, Avery-Grace Blanco and Michelle Kofman.
There were tough shoes to fill, but the boys and girls’ basketball teams showed their Bulldog pride, winning 50 of 62 games
The 2012-2013 school year proved to be another proud year for BCD
combined under the unflinching leadership of 8th graders Daniel
Athletics! During the fall, the Cross Country teams had one of their
Pearson and Will Mitelhaus (boys) and 7th graders Kate Lampert
strongest running seasons ever! Led by Head Coach, Mike Shields,
and Emma Carter (girls).
both the boys and girls cross country teams placed in the top 5 in several meets. Bigger still, BCD hosted its annual BCD Cross Coun-
Finally, and with the same level of success as its fellow Bulldog squads
try Invitational, where more than 200 student-athletes ran on and
throughout the year, the girls’ soccer team put an exclamation point
around the BCD campus. With more than 20 teams competing, our
on spring with an undefeated season. Led by 8th grade captains Tea
girls’ team finished in the top 2, while the boys finished in the top 5.
Smith and Krya Richarz, the team played with passion and integrity as they took a diverse team comprising a wide range of skill levels and
Continuing BCD’s winning ways, the boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball
ages (ranging from 5th to 8th grade) to greatness on and off the field.
teams both had incredible seasons as well. On the pitch, boys soccer, coached by Jeff Gomez and Coach Doug Simkins, won 9 of their
Go Bulldogs!
14 games under the on-field leadership of 8th grade captains Aidan Chandler and Daniel Pearson. And inside, the girls’ volleyball teams
Veronica Johns-Richardson
had one of their best seasons in Bulldog volleyball history, with the
Athletic Director
JV going undefeated and the varsity losing just one
Every dollar contributed to the Annual Fund Campaign makes a valuable difference in every child – every day at BCD!�
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BCD Annual Fund Donors 2012-2013 Philanthropy really does make a difference!
Each year, donor support provides exceptional opportunities to BCD students and teachers. BCD’s generous giving has been vital since the school’s founding in 1988. While tuition supplies a strong financial base, gifts from donors helps ensure the EXCELLENCE of a BCD education. The Boulder Country Day School Report on Philanthropy allows us the opportunity to acknowledge the families, friends, grandparents, alumni, foundations and corporations for their support of our Annual Fund Campaign. The Annual Fund is a vital aspect of the school’s fundraising efforts. In addition to helping bridge the gap between tuition, the generosity of our community contributes to the salaries for our amazing faculty and staff, competitive athletics, premier academic programs, the remarkable teacher-to-student ratio, the maintenance of our beautiful campus, challenging performing and visual arts programs, and so much more.
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | FOUNDER $10,000+ Andrea & Peter Resnick
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | BENEFACTOR $5,000+ Susan & Joe Brooker
Caroline Pfohl
Brooke & Andrew Davison
Melinda & David Wilson
Deirdre & Bradford Fayfield
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | PARTNER $2,500+ Julie & Steven Erich
Christa Mayer
Lisa & Michael Johnson
Lynne Pearse
Patti & Buddy Ketchner
Ilena & Paul Sica
Beth & Chris Marks
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | LEADER $1,000+ Charlton & Eleanor Ames
June & Doug D’Apuzzo
Suzanne & James Balog
Cindy & Joel Davis
Paula & Geoff Bastow
Leslie & John Dodge
Heidi & Dale Bathum
Susan & Scott Drake
Jennifer C. & Frank Bergen
Carol & Jeff Edgar
Dana & Brad Bickham
Brigette & Paul Farnsworth
Paula & Mac Bowyer
Adrienne & David Goodbee
Judy & Andrew Cousin
Steve & Louise Griffith
BCD Annual Fund Donors 2012-2013 CONT’D
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | LEADER $1,000+
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | FRIEND $499 OR LESS
Kremena & David Gross
Ann Martin & Tony Pearson
Rhonda Akin
Michael & Nettie Elzinga
Kay & Tim Hartrick
Kaycee & Kurt Richarz
Andrea & Reece Auguiste
Melinda Elzinga
Eugenie & Kerr Holbrook
Noelle & Peter Roshko
Jenny & Tom Bailey
Honor & Doug Engle
Angela & Bing Howenstein
Tami Salazar
Kristin Baird
Adam Evjen
William Howenstein
Sheri & Rick Schmelzer
Robyn & Bill Balsley
Gemma Fagan
Tiffaney & David Janowicz
Susan & Michael Schonbrun
Michelle & Mike Barbour
Katy & Brent Fassett
Jennifer & Chris Kauflin
Amanda & John Sessa
Roy & Marjorie Bathum
Kathy Fellows-Kofman
Carey & John Kerschner
Mike & Roie Shields
Steven Beckman
Samantha Fennell
Diane & Jim Lyon
Leslie & Stosh Sosnowski
Chris & Larry Bennett
Ann Kasunich & Thomas Ferland
Jessica Melendez
Liz & Brion Stapp
Evelyn Bickley
Megan Firth
Pamela Albert & Michael Monahan
Brenda & Bill Tuohig
Linley & Brian Biffle
Chloe Fitch
Jennifer & Scott Moore
Fran & Brent Wahl
Joanne & Dan Biggar
Jim Fox
Eva & Chris Nelson
Jennifer & Jon Wittemyer
Ken Birgen
Eileen Gang
Christy & Jay Orris
Brooks Fisher Foundation
Karen & David Blake
Bissy Gaudiano
Julia Bond
Becky & Tim Gebhardt
Susan & Adam Boyle
Sheila & Alan Gil
Julia & Bill Branan
Julia & Stephen Glennon
Nina & Tim Pater
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL | PATRON $500+ Rebecca & Hunter Albright
Cindy Mitchell & Ty Melton
Rita Brooker
Shannon Golden-Schubert
Adrienne & Bryce Ambraziunas
Brigette & Steve Paige
Leslie & Ronald Brumfield
Jeff Gomez
Beth & Jason Baldwin
Christine Hansen & Eric Reish
Michele & Chris Burke
Maria & Hermes Gonzalez
Catherine & Chip Barnes
Jacqueline & Chris Ringwald
Kimberly & John Carter
Louise & Neil Gorsuch
Laura Farrelly & Brad Beck
Tami Salazar
Debora & Felipe Castro
Kaylin & Kimala Gray
Nalini & Daniel Brown
Cindy Schneider
Dianna & James Champion
Julie & Bob Griffith
Laurenne Jones & Michel Burger
Sandi & Steve Shaw
Jim Chanin
Patrick Grimes
Carminda & John Fischer
Lisa & Andrew Shoemaker
Tanya Chargualaf
Hilarie & Horacio Gutierrez
Cindi & Daniel Hart
Kevin Shuck
Chris Conway
Adam & Lucie Guyot
Joy & Winfield Hartley
Carolina & Peter Smith
Kath & Greg Courter
Dan & Anne Avril Haifley
Pat & Paul Komor
Norm & Holly Steiner
Libby & Scott Crouch
Minty & Richard Hallisey
Laura & Chris Lagudis
Britt & Keith Steiner
Emma Decalo
Tina Hamilton
Michelle Drury & Marcie Lavigne
John Suitor
Wendy & Phil Demartini
Melinda Hampton
Julie Busboom & Gavin Maitland
Susie & Mike Wasson
Amanda Demler
Andy & Mary Hardwick
Cheryl & Sean McConnell
Deirdre & Kurt Weber
Allison & Ted Doering
Kelly & Stephen Hatke
Isabel & Ed McDevitt
IBM Community Relations
Kara & Spencer Edmunds
Tricia Hawkins
BCD Annual Fund Donors 2012-2013 CONT’D
Gabe Hernan
Jill McNaul
Jacqueline & Chris Ringwald
Meleah & Greg Spencer
Mary Beth & Matthew Holland
Jean McNicol
Guio Bravo & Igor Rodriguez
Ann-Marie & Brian Tewey
Janet & Jeff Humphrey
Marilyn & Charles S. Mechem
Curry & Peter Rosato
Laura Ann & Ricky T. Tidstrom
Kristina & Drew Hyde
Janey & Adams Miller
Emily & David Rothman
Logan Tidstrom
Jill & Lee Johnson
Tori Missbach
Wendy J. Nelson & Eric L. Savage
Molly & Matthew Tindle
Veronica Johns-Richardson
Bruce & Kathleen Mitchley
MK & Padma Shandas
Laura & Christopher Tompkins
Jennifer & Norman Jones
Sarah & Charles Mitelhaus
Sarah Novotny & Robin Shandas
Lucy & Adrian Tuck
Joyce Jones
Charlie Mitelhaus
Carolina & Eric Shannon
David & Jill VanNoord
Doyle Kersey
Catherine & David Moll
Erin & Kip Sharp
Stephanie Vaughn
Victoria & Sanford Keziah
Dianne & Kyle Moller
Lorie & Daniel Shetter
Claire & Paul Walker
Olya & Mark Kightlinger
Shannon & George Moore
Doug Simkins
Karen & Charles Williams
Florence King
Karen Morton
Lynn Singer
Bette Williams
Randy Kish
John & Heather Murray
Tami & Conley Smith
Randie Wirt
Stacey & Michael Kotson
Steve Myers
Rebecca & Warren Smith
Katherine & Daniel Wittenberg
Sterling & Mark Kranjcec
Roslyn Kitchen & Justin Nelsen
Judy Snyder
Allie Zott
Julie Haggerty & Michael Kraus
Kristen Nelson
Jennifer & John Sotiroff
Katherine Zuetell
Emily Krecke
Lori Nothwang
Carla South
Travis & Christine LaBerge
Isabela & German Nunez
Susan & Joe Lavelle
Diedre & Andrew Pai
Michelle Ng & T.E. Law
Ryan Parker
Ulla & Mani Lee
Yali & Wade Paschall
Sandra & Adam Lefkoff
Marisol & Colby Pearce
Doc & Lynn Leonard
Catherine & Richard Pearl
Wendy & Arnold Lewis
Elizabeth Perillo
Catherine & Brian Lyle
Melissa & Joseph Pichette
Natalie Rekstad-Lynn & Scott Lynn
Anita & Michael Pierce
Ariel & Cliff MacTavish
Julia Jones & Jason Pugh
Marie & Juan Mancin
Mei Yi & Jim Putman
Jim & Sally Marks
Laurie & Ed Radatz
Amy Marschke
Kathy Ransom
Elizabeth Marx-Swatfigure
Gwynn & Mike Reback
Wendy & Kelly McCammon
Lisa & Duer Reeves
Meghan & Joseph McGowan
Olivia & David Riddiford
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FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS SUPPORTING TOMORROW’S LEADERS.
Boulder Country Day School is most grateful for the continued generosity of the following family foundations as well as for the corporate matching gifts kindly facilitated by members of the Boulder Country Day School community.
Ca, Inc.
COVIDIEN
BROOKS FISHER FOUNDATION
IBM COMMUNITY RELATIONS
IBM CORPORATION
THE MAYER-PHILLIPS FOUNDATION
THE NICHOLS FOUNDATION
BCD is a school that I look forward to going to every day.” – BCD student
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GIFTS IN HONOR AND MEMORY HONORING FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Family and friends celebrate the lives of classmates, faculty members, parents or other loved ones through gifts to Boulder Country Day School. These gifts become part of the school’s operating budget, unless specifically designated for a special purpose.
GIFTS IN HONOR OF: CHARLIE & SAM BICKHAM Cindy Schneider AMANDA DEMLER Florence King ELEANOR & WILLIAM DOERING Marilyn & Charles S. Mechem IAIN, STEPHEN & WILLIAM GRIFFITH Lynn & Doc Leonard IAIN, STEPHEN & WILLIAM GRIFFITH Louise & Steve Griffith MR. & MRS. LISHON Leslie & Stosh Sosnowski
DEDICATION
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MARTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND BCD’S VALUES COME FULL CIRCLE.
The Martin Family has been involved with Boulder Country Day School since their daughter Laura began attending preschool in 1993. Laura graduated in 2004 from BCD and, now a college graduate, has joined BCD’s Board of Trustees as our first alumni trustee. While a student here, both of Laura’s parents committed their time and means to supporting the school in various ways including facilities acquisition, marketing, board governance, and philanthropy. In 2005 Scott and Janet Martin made a significant donation that enabled BCD to start the Martin Family Scholarship Fund. They believe in the power of a BCD education and want to ensure that access to it is not deterred by a lack of financial means.
Today the Martin Family Scholarship is used to support families who meet BCD’s admission criteria but who cannot cover the cost of attendance without additional support.
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THE SHIELDS SCHOLARSHIP & THE STAPP SUMMER STUDY GRANT IN RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE.
The Shields Scholarship, named after our previous Head of School, Mike Shields, and his wife Roie, was created to support a rising or current BCD Middle School student who has achieved academic excellence, shown a commitment to community service, and demonstrated financial need. STAFF ENRICHMENT IS A PRIORITY.
The Stapp Summer Study Grant initiative is designed to provide funds for eligible teaching faculty to engage in a Professionally Enriching Activity during the summer.
As a recipient of the 2013 Stapp Summer Study Grant, I was able to attend a 5-day National PE Institute held at U NC . I learned the latest strategies promoting lifelong health and wellness for the youth of today.” – Doug Simkin
BCD Values: • Responsibility • Care • Confidence
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1988 society SUPPORTING QUALITY EDUCATION AT BCD!
Steve & Louise Griffith
Christy & Jay Orris
Established in Fall 2006, the 1988 Society recognizes donors who give $1000 or more during the fiscal year to support quality education at BCD. Each year, members are honored at a special spring event.
Kremena & David Gross
Nina & Tim Pater
Joy & Winfield Hartley
Lynne Pearse
Kay & Tim Hartrick
Ann Martin & Tony Pearson
Eugenie & Kerr Holbrook
Caroline Pfohl
Angela & Bing Howenstein
Andrea & Peter Resnick
William Howenstein
Kaycee & Kurt Richarz
Tiffaney & David Janowicz
Noelle & Peter Roshko
This year, outside of our Annual Fund, BCD was incredibly fortu-
Lisa & Michael Johnson
Tami Salazar
nate to receive two gifts at the Founders Level of $10,000+!
Jennifer & Norman Jones
Sheri & Rick Schmelzer
Janet, Laura & T. Scott Martin l MARTIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Jennifer & Chris Kauflin
Susan & Michael Schonbrun
Liz & Brion Stapp l THE STAPP SUMMER STUDY GRANT
Carey & John Kerschner
Amanda & John Sessa
Patti & Buddy Ketchner
Sandi & Steve Shaw
Suzanne & James Balog
Brooke & Andrew Davison
Michelle Drury & Marcie Lavigne
Mike & Roie Shields
Paula & Geoff Bastow
Leslie & John Dodge
Diane & Jim Lyon
Ilena & Paul Sica
Heidi & Dale Bathum
Allison & Ted Doering
Beth & Chris Marks
Leslie & Stosh Sosnowski
Jennifer C. & Frank Bergen
Susan & Scott Drake
Christa & Tim Mayer
Liz & Brion Stapp
Dana & Brad Bickham
Carol & Jeff Edgar
Isabel & Ed McDevitt
Britt & Keith Steiner
Paula & Mac Bowyer
Julie & Steven Erich
Jessica Melendez
Brenda & Bill Tuohig
Susan & Joe Brooker
Wendy Wycoff & Christopher Ernst
Janey & Adams Miller
Fran & Brent Wahl
Judy & Andrew Cousin
Brigette and Paul Farnsworth
Jennifer & Scott Moore
Jennifer & Eric Weissmann
June & Doug D’Apuzzo
Brooks Fisher Foundation
Eva & Chris Nelson
Melinda & David Wilson
Cindy & Joel Davis
Adrienne & David Goodbee
Isabela & German Nunez
Jennifer & Jon Wittemyer
YOUR PARTICIPATION IS
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BUILDING A BETTER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS OUR GOAL IS 100% PARTICIPATION
When BCD donors come together through the Annual Fund their power is tremendous. The BCD Annual Fund raised $141,018 during 2012-2013. This represented 3% of BCD’s operating budget – meaning that every gift helped to sustain the extraordinary people and programs that make BCD an exceptional place to learn. Participation in the Annual Fund is a critical measure of the strength of a school. Our goal is 100 percent participation from our Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff, and our Parents. High percentage rates send a strong message to outside foundation donors that our constituents value the education being provided at Boulder Country Day School. Every gift – no matter the amount – makes a difference!
The 2012-2013 fiscal year Annual Fund results: Board of Trustees
100%
Faculty and Staff
100%
Parents 80%
100%
COMMITMENT
The school encourages you to branch out and try new things that maybe you otherwise wouldn’t have.” – BCD student
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ALUMNI EVENTS GREAT TO SEE THOSE FAMILIAR FACES!
This past year, BCD hosted the 2009 Alumni Reception. It was a great day visiting faculty and friends. Boulder Country Day School, Class of 2009 Marlo Berberian
Jessica Laskowitz
Brian Boucher
Jennifer Lau
Eva Coringrato
Helena Long
Devon D’Apuzzo
Geoffrey Longhurst
Henry Dickhoff
Joseph Marylander
Connor Fair
Matthew Payne
Grace Fowler
Nathan Plattner
Alex Goff
Chandler Reid
Brett Goodwin
Georgina Ryder
Tess Haifley
Ryan Tepper
Annie Halseth
Stuart Turner
Mary Higgins
Jordan Voth
Reid Lampert
Axel Wessell
LOTA SPONSORSHIPS
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LOVE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS ANNUAL GALA ENHANCING THE BCD EXPERIENCE
Each spring BCD hosts a silent and live auction to support enhancements to the school either in the classrooms or across the learning environment as a whole. Because of the generosity of our sponsors, donors, participants, and committee members, BCD raised more than $100,000. CORPORATE SPONSORS | $500
FACULTY SPONSORS | $100+
Marsha Ambraziunas Catherine & Chip Barnes Dianna & James Champion Julie & Steven Erich Kaylin & Kimala Gray Louise & Steve Griffith Joy & Winfield Hartley Kay & Tim Hartrick Jill & Lee Johnson
Monday Creek Resources LLC
Lisa & Michael Johnson
Sargent Bickham Lagudis
Christine & Travis LaBerge Laura & Chris Lagudis Tami Salazar Liz & Brion Stapp Holly & Norman Steiner Melissa & Chris Yerke Monday Creek Resources LLC
Community is Vital!
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LOTA 2012-2013 PADDLE RAISER GIVING WITH GENEROSITY
This year’s LOTA, Rock of Ages, was a huge success! All monies raised from this event directly funded enhancements for our Fine Arts program, the Technology program, and enhancements for the classrooms. Rebecca & Frank Amoroso
Diana & David Emerson
Jennifer & Norman Jones
Sandi & Steve Shaw
Heidi & Dale Bathum
Julie & Steven Erich
Gail Albertson & Peter Kaye
Mike & Roie Shields
Dana & Brad Bickham
Wendy Wycoff & Christopher Ernst
Patti & Buddy Ketchner
Ilena & Paul Sica
Karen & David Blake
Gemma Fagan
Michelle Drury & Marcie Lavigne
Meleah & Greg Spencer
Paula & Mac Bowyer
Brigette and Paul Farnsworth
Marie & Juan Mancin
Britt & Keith Steiner
Susan & Adam Boyle
Shannon Golden-Schubert
Christa Mayer
Gail & John Suitor
Susan & Joe Brooker
Adrienne & David Goodbee
Isabel & Ed McDevitt
Ann-Marie & Brian Tewey
Debora & Felipe Castro
Julie & Bob Griffith
Janey & Adams Miller
Laura Ann & Ricky T. Tidstrom
Jim Chanin
Kremena & David Gross
Pamela Albert & Michael Monahan
Brenda & Bill Tuohig
Kath & Greg Courter
Hilarie & Horacio Gutierrez
Isabela & German Nunez
Claire & Paul Walker
Cindy & Joel Davis
Joy & Winfield Hartley
Nina & Tim Pater
Jennifer & Eric Weissmann
Brooke & Andrew Davison
Kay & Tim Hartrick
Ann Martin & Tony Pearson
Jennifer & Jon Wittemyer
Wendy & Phil Demartini
Angela & Bing Howenstein
Kaycee & Kurt Richarz
Melissa & Chris Yerke
Allison & Ted Doering
Janet & Jeff Humphrey
Jacqueline & Chris Ringwald
Carol & Jeff Edgar
Veronica Johns-Richardson
Stephana & Doug Ryder
DEDICATION
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WE’D LIKE TO SAY “THANK YOU”! DONORS WHO SUPPORT BCD’S ANNUAL FUND
JULIE GRIFFITH
SHARE THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS
The Development Office would like to thank all of our supporters who donated their resources—either in financial support or volunteer time—to Boulder Country Day School in 2012-2013.
The Report on Philanthropy is published annually by the Office of Development at Boulder Country Day School. The Development Office makes every effort to accurately record and acknowledge all gifts and contributions. If your record differs from ours, please contact us at 303-527-4931 Ext. 240 so that we may
PARENT’S COUNCIL 2012-2013 JOANNE BIGGAR ROBYN BALSLEY KATH COURTER BROOKE DAVISON JULIE ERICH ANGELA HOWENSTEIN BETH MARKS REBECCA SMITH
YOU ARE ALL CRITICAL TO THE SCHOOL’S SUCCESS IN PREPARING OUR STUDENTS FOR EXCELLENCE!
update our files. Thank you. The donors listed in this report made gifts to the School between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013.
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2012-2013 BCD FINANCIAL REPORT GUIDING BCD INTO THE FUTURE
Boulder Country Day School is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We operate on a fiscal calendar year that coincides with our
Our Liabilities consist principally of (i) $3,100,000 in principal owing under our 2006 Series Bonds, (ii) $215,020 owing to Wells Fargo Bank, NA under a term loan agreement to finance partially the 2009-10 middle school expansion, (iii) a non-current mark-tomarket exposure of $416,933 on our 3.98% interest rate swap on the outstanding principal under the 2006 Series Bonds and (iv) unearned tuition.
school year – August 1st through July 31st. Our financial statements are audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm. As of July 31, 2013, our balance sheet structure is as follows: ASSETS Total Current Assets $ 4,771,624 Property and Equipment $ 5,930,142 Other Noncurrent Assets $ 103,267 TOTAL ASSETS $ 10,805,033 LIABILITIES Total Current Liabilities $ 5,226,519 Long Term Liabilities $ 2,951,040 Interest Rate Swap $ 416,933 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 8,594,492 NET ASSETS Unrestricted $ 2,091,831 Temporarily Restricted $ 118,710 TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 2,210,541 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 10,805,033 Our Assets consist principally of (i) our school campus which includes a preschool, elementary school, middle school, gymnasium and administration building sitting on 5.58 acres of land in the Twin Lakes Technological Park, (ii) cash and cash equivalents, (iii) investments primarily in bonds and fixed income mutual funds and (iv) accounts receivable.
For the 2012-13 fiscal year, our school had net cash flow of $251,091. The following provides an overview of our cash flow for the 2012-13 fiscal year: REVENUE Tuition and Fees
$
4,737,712
Donations
$
432,134
Investment Income
$
41,674
Other Income
$
1,782
TOTAL REVENUE
$
5,213,302
EXPENSES
Salaries, Benefits & Taxes
$
3,591,064
Goods & Services
$
461,519
Educational Materials
$
151,073
Debt Service
$
449,737
Fixed Asset Purchases*
$
172,600
Other Expenses
$
136,218
TOTAL EXPENSES
$
4,962,211
NET CASH FLOW
$
251,091
RAISING THE BAR
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2012-2013 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD KEEPING BCD FUNDRAISING ON TRACK
The mission of the Development Committee at BCD is to shape the financial future of the school and its facilities by providing leadership, expertise, and support in the areas of fundraising, development, donor relations and communications. CHAIR Peter Resnick
HEAD OF SCHOOL Mike Shields
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS Julie Griffith
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Carey Kerschner, Annual Fund Chair Brad Bickham Mac Bowyer Maria Gonzalez Ann-Marie Tewey
Collaboration for a stronger community.
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BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PTO STEWARDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
PTO Officers 2012-2013
The Boulder Country Day School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a parent based committee consisting of volunteers whose goal is to support the needs of the students, parents, and teachers at Boulder Country Day School.
President
Treasurer
Beth Marks
Jenny Bailey
Co-President / President Elect
Secretary
Brooke Davison
Angela Howenstein
The PTO organizes the energy and talents of its parent body to run programs and events that enrich the lives of our teachers and students. By supporting our teachers and staff, the PTO strives to encourage a strong sense of community and a healthy and safe environment for students to learn.
WHAT WE FUND Safety programs Educational enhancements Teacher meetings and celebrations Classroom parties
PTO Grade Representatives Preschool
3rd – 5th Grade
Julie Erich
Rebecca Smith
K - 2nd Grade
Middle School
Joanne Biggar
Robyn Balsley
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