2016 - 17 Annual Giving
Faithful gifts made to the LCS mission have a far-reaching impact in the lives of children and young people. They benefit every student on campus – and in so many ways! Upgrading classroom technology, for engaging lessons that accommodate different styles of learning. Expanding and improving our facilities, so we can continue to offer exceptional arts and athletic programs. Enriching our curriculum, to help students cultivate a lifelong love of learning that will benefit them for years to come. Prayerful contributions made to The Viking Fund make all of these things possible and keep our school forever flourishing!
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What is The Viking Fund? The Viking Fund is the annual giving initiative of Lakeland Christian School. Throughout each school year, LCS families and friends provide financial gifts to help provide important school opportunities. Contributions to The Viking Fund are given in addition to tuition and fees, and help LCS continue to provide a vibrant experience for children and young people.
Why have an annual giving effort? Providing excellent Christian education is expensive – especially in a comprehensive K4-12 school. LCS strives to offer outstanding opportunities in academics, the arts and athletics and in the variety of co-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience. As God continues to bless LCS with higher levels of enrichment, this progress includes increased financial obligations.
Doesn’t my tuition cover everything? Unfortunately not. With the breadth and depth of opportunity at LCS, tuition and fees simply do not cover all of the expenses for a dynamic school like Lakeland Christian.
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Then why not just increase tuition more?
This strategy would be an easy solution, but not the right one. The LCS leadership always wants to keep tuition increases as gentle as possible, to make a Lakeland Christian education accessible to as many families as possible. Gifts to The Viking Fund greatly help in this effort.
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How will my gifts be used? How will students be impacted?
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Students are, truly, the direct beneficiaries of gifts to The Viking Fund. In fact, you can designate your gift be used to help fund one of the following significant LCS initiatives for the 2016-17 year: • Campus enhancement – restroom facilities across Forest Park St., between the baseball field and practice/PE field • Classroom improvement – new workspaces for Elementary classrooms designed for collaborative learning; flexible configurations will encourage innovative teaching • Laboratory refurbishment – updated equipment for Chemistry Lab and creation of Life Sciences Lab, with plans for Biosafety Level 2 Certification • Area of greatest need
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Who should give?
The entire LCS community! Students, teachers and staff made their commitments at the beginning of the school year. Now parents, grandparents and other family members are encouraged to show their support too! Faithful giving keeps tuition increases to a minimum while still providing for the excellence families have come to expect.
Alumni and alumni parents also give because they believe in their school’s mission and they want to provide for the students who now follow in their footsteps.
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How much should I give?
As with all stewardship giving, that’s up to you and God. We simply ask for all in the LCS community to give something. Please consider an amount that is in keeping with your capacity to give. Participation – at some level – is truly the key because your gift, regardless of the amount, will be an encouragement to our faculty and staff who equip the next generation.
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How do I give, and when?
Simply complete the attached card and mail it in the enclosed envelope. And, of course, you may give online at lcsonline.org by scrolling down on the home page and clicking on GIVE. Choose a one-time gift or make a commitment to give on a monthly or other regular basis during the school year. Appreciated securities, real estate or other items of value are also accepted. Giving commitments should be completed by June 30, 2017.
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How is my investment recognized?
Unless you tell us not to, Viking Fund contributions are recognized in the school’s Annual Report. Donors of $1,000 or more become members of The Viking Society and will be guests of the Chairman of the Board at a special reception.
“... give in proportion to the blessings you have received from the Lord.” DEUT. 16:10
Your support of The Viking Fund Annual Giving program is an act of stewardship to that portion of God’s Kingdom right here at Lakeland Christian School. We hope you are moved to provide gift support to LCS each year as part of your partnership with the school. When you stand beside us, we are better able to sharpen the minds and shepherd the hearts of the next generation! The LCS Advancement Office can assist you with any questions or gift planning. Call 863/688-2771 or email Steve Wilson at swilson@lcsonline.org.
YES! We want to bless LCS with a Viking Fund gift for 2016-17. Enclosed is our gift of: $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 Other_____________ I/We want to join The Viking Society by committing to: $15,000 Chairman’s Circle (All of these giving $10,000 Headmaster’s Council levels will be invited $5,000 Blue & White Alliance to the Chairman’s $2,500 Longboat Legion Reception in the Spring of ’17.) $1,000 Oarsmen
You may also provide your gift or pledge online at lcsonline.org and click on GIVE.
Please use my Viking Fund gift as indicated below: Campus enhancement – restroom facilities across Forest Park St., between the baseball field and practice/PE field Classroom improvement – new workspaces for Elementary classrooms designed for collaborative learning; flexible configurations will encourage innovative teaching Laboratory refurbishment – updated equipment for Chemistry Lab and creation of Life Sciences Lab, with plans for Biosafety Level 2 Certification Area of greatest need Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ City_______________________ State__________ Zip________________ Cell Phone _________________ Email _____________________________
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