CAEF, a 501c3, non-profit organization, established in 2001, is comprised of community volunteers dedicated to raising money to enrich the educational outcomes of the children in the Centennial School District area. Gifts to CAEF are allocated by way of grants and scholarships across diverse programs supporting our schools, teachers and students. Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) Who Are We?

Supporting education to build a strong community CAEF Mission Statement

Gift Allocation 2004 thru 2013

Centennial Community “Summer Fun” Enrichment Program Centennial High School – “Peer” Leader Initial Training Everyday Kids After School Programming YouthWay Ministry’s Homework Help & Tutoring Chain of Lakes YMCA Teen Leadership Skills Program Golden Lakes MWorks Mentoring Program Community Grants 2013: $13,525 Making a Dream Come True

Golden Lake Movement Tools Golden Lake MWorks Mentoring Middle School 7 th Grade Courage Retreat High School Robot Team 3-D Printer Empowering young women & personal safety Every Day Kids After School Program Centennial Community “Summer Fun” Enrichment Program - reading ECFE Speaker: What Kids Need to Succeed Golden Lake & Middle School PowerPacks School Supply Packs – All Schools Community Grants 2014: $11,450 Giving Every Child a Chance

Centennial Teacher of the Year Recognizing Our Outstanding Teachers 2013 Renee Dietz CAEF awarded grant money last nine years 2014 Sara Neibergall

Awards: Recognizing Our Leaders CAEF annually honors two adult and two student leaders in community & education Investment in Education: showing love of learning and a commitment to education by giving of time, talents or resources Helping the Community: exhibiting involvement and dedication toward the community and its members 2014 Solomon Tilleskjor, student Jennifer Gramse, adult 2013 Rachel Johnson, student Lynn Rossiter, adult 2014 Rebecca Twait, student Leslye Erzberger, adult 2013 Ray Culp, Jr, student Shelly Boespflug, adult

Student Scholarships Helping Make College a Reality Awarded over 40 high school students with scholarships totaling over $30,000 since 2005 (CAEF funded) In addition, CAEF is the Steward for many of the other scholarships awarded to graduating seniors We continue to solicit new Scholarships and new funding sources for scholarships

Accomplishments & Outlook Received grant in 2013 to ensure on-going award of A.P. Bergee Scholarship New subcommittees formed in 2014: Marketing/Communications Committee: New brand and materials Donor Committee: Increased individual donations Alumni outreach—Class of 1964 (two Scholarships/$750 each) Renewed board membership Increased grant and scholarship budget year over year, allocated to on-going perpetual fund, continued fiscal responsibility New 2015 Gala sponsors, commitment for matching donations

CAEF Fundraising Need your continued support! Make a donation to one of our funds—any time! General, Allocations, Scholarships, etc. Make a planned gift from your estate, or the estate of someone dedicated to education in your family - example Encourage gifts from others who have contributed to Centennial Schools in the past- teachers, alumni, parents, neighbors “Power of Centennial” - new capture for pooling smaller gifts to make an impact No gambling funds, or other pass through donations in our fundraising Need new ideas for fund raising! Attend the February 21, 2015 CAEF Gala

CAEF Annual Gala April 2, 2016 Buy tickets online at caefoundation.org

Please Help Together, we can make a difference! Volunteer!! Board Member, Marketing, Events, Non Event giving, Allocations Do you have skills in social media, sales, database development? Looking for cost-effective audit of our operations Representation needed from school and parent leaders! Stay tuned, spread the word, and communicate with us: Get on our list

Thank You!