1. Kyrene Foundation
501(3)(c) organization that supports Kyrene students, staff, and families in partnership with the Kyrene School District. 1

2. Vision
Remove barriers to learning so that all students, families and staff have the opportunity to excel in school.
Mission
Provide key resources to our students, families and staff to enhance their learning experience within the Kyrene community
Provide basic necessities
(Family Resource Center in collaboration with KSD)
Scholarships enrichment programs
Educational grants
Employee recognition

3. 2015-2016 Kyrene Foundation Board of Directors
Executive Board
Board of Directors
Kelly Katsiris, President
Intel Corporation
Sean Rosebrugh, Vice President
DLR
Kevin La Ra, Treasurer
Honeywell Corporation
Amanda Nosbisch, Secretary
KSD
Donna Castrenze-Steele, Community
Shirley Coomer, Keller Williams, Sonoran Living
Nancy Dudenhoefer, KSD
Jeff Peters, KSD
Cindy Sleasman, Community
Greg Stainton, Keller Williams, Sonoran Living
Marjean Steinkamp, Community
Jim Steinkamp, EBSG
Dr. Raju Thiagarajan, Maricopa County Dept of Public Health
Patty Weegar, Community
Ex-Officio Members
Michelle Hirsch
Honorary Board Members
Dr. Ben Furlong
The Honorable Harry Mitchell

4. Signature Fundraisers
Major Giving Events
Stuff
the Bus
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Winter Wonderland
Summer Activity Kits
School wide Drives & Donations
Signature Fundraisers
Taste of Kyrene
Opportunity
Drawing
Golf
Classic
United Way Drive
Softball
Classic

5. 2015-2016 Highlights Teacher Mini Grants Principal Award
Awarded 15 grants
Worth $20,000
Across 25 classrooms
Impacting 400 children
Principal Award
Awarded 2 grants (CMS, Ninos)
Worth $10,000
WEB program
Engineering is Elementary
Employee Recognition
Recognized retiring and extended years of service for over 100 employees
New Teacher Gift Cards (176)
Family Support
8,600 individuals served at KFRC
43,000 meals served
12,000 pieces of clothing
1500 backpacks, 1200 Hygiene
Diversity Award 5

6. School Drives Needed Diversity Award 6
Our two biggest giving initiatives would not be successful without the wonderful support from our schools! If you can host a drive please contact:
Diversity Award 6

7. Upcoming Foundation Events
Softball Tournament
October
Big League Dreams, Gilbert
Taste of Kyrene
February
Foothills Golf Club, Ahwatukee
Shred-A-Thon
October
Kyrene Monte Vista
Diversity Award 7

8. Kyrene Softball Classic
For Event & Sponsorship Information Contact:
Ted Gonzalez
Joelle Green
Diversity Award 8

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10. Opportunity Drawing Prizes
Grand Prize: Generously donated by Get Away Today
Win a Disneyland or San Diego vacation of a lifetime!
Total Package valued $1000. Airfare is not included.
 Second Prize: Generously donated by Main Event
Choice of a party package for either a children’s or an adult party.
Total Package valued $500  
Additional Prizes to be determined!!
Bonus for Top selling Schools!
Top selling school will receive a complimentary lunch for Teachers and Staff (any month except August) a huge thank you to Southwest Foods!!
The runner up will receive a build your own sundae bar at your school for Teachers and Staff! A huge thank you to Culvers Ray and 101
Bonus for Top 5 individual sellers!
Prizes tba check often!

11. 2016 results 1595 tickets sold! $7,695 immediately back to your Kyrene School of Choice!!11

12. 2017 Opportunity Drawing Update
Sales
Square $
Online $
Tickets $ 1190
Profit $ 1240
Number of Schools
ALL 25 schools participating!!
Begin selling now, get your school on the graph!
Thank You!
Help us be successful!
With you, we will be better!!
Please help us promote and sell tickets!
Goal for 2017!
Buy one and Sell one
All schools have representatives
All 25 schools and District Office participates Opportunity Drawing and baskets
spread the word!!

13. 2017 Opportunity Drawing Graph13

14. How can I help?
Donate a school basket valued $150 or more to the silent auction
Buy one sell one!
Opportunity Drawing Ticket Sale is awesome for your school. $5 immediately impacts your school.
Tickets on sale now,
Attend the event and bring a friend! 14