St. Richard's Episcopal School: 2009

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Dessert Sponsor: The National Bank of Indianapolis

St. Richard's School would like to thank The National Bank of Indianapolis for serving as our 2010 Dessert Sponsor!

For more information on The National Bank of Indianapolis visit http://www.nbofi.com/

Entertainment Sponsor: Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP

St. Richard's School would like to thank Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP for serving as our 2010 Entertainment Sponsor!

For more information on Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP visit http://www.psrb.com/

Volunteer Lunch Sponsor: Yats

St. Richard's School would like to thank Yats for serving as our 2010 Volunteer Lunch Sponsor!!

To check out Yats daily menu visit http://www.yatscajuncreole.com/joe.htm

Follow them on Twitter: @Yats

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Auction Item 2010: Head of School for the Day

Head of School for the Day

Does your son or daughter enjoy being in charge? Do they aspire to be principal some day? Treat your child to a day of walking in Ms. Swenson's shoes as they serve as "Head of School for the Day" at St. Richard's!

Expires: 5/21/2010

Donor: Ms. Patricia Swenson

Live Auction Item 2010: Head of School Dinner

Southern Comfort Dinner Hosted by SRS Head of School

"Hoosier Hospitality" meets "Southern Comfort" during this dinner for 8 (eight) hosted by St. Richard's Head of School, Ms. Patricia Swenson. If you are craving some Cajun...and a good time, this is the meal for you!!

Expires: 12/31/2010

Donor: Ms. Patricia Swenson

http://www.strichardsschool.org/

Auction Item 2010: Experience with Fresian Horses at Rosebriar Farm

Experience with Fresian Horses at Rosebriar Farm

Enjoy a weekend afternoon (on a mutally agreed upon date) at a working horse farm! Your child will be treated to a carriage ride on an all terrain trail. In addition they will be taught how to take care of horses, put on a saddle and feed!

Expires: 12/31/2010

Restrictions: Child must be at least 8 (eight) years old. Rosebriar Farm is located about 40 minutes from St. Richard's School.

Donor: Rosebriar Farm, Contact: Robert Sloan

Auction Item 2010: IUPUI Sport Complex Gift Certificate

IUPUI Sport Complex Gift Certificate for "Learn to Swim Class" or "Aqua Fitness Punch Pass" or "15 (fifteen) visit Lap Swim Pass" at the IU Natatorium

How long has it been since you've been in the pool? Get your aquatic fix with the purchase of this gift certificate to the IUPUI Sport Complex!

Expires: 9/1/2010

Restrictions: Subject to Availability

Donor: IUPUI Sport Complex, Contact: Matt Reiswerg

http://www.sportcomplex.iupui.edu/

Auction Item 2010: Family or Individual Portrait Sitting by Casey Cronin

Family or Individual Portrait Sitting by Casey Cronin

When's the last time you've taken professional photos? Make sure your next set is picture perfect with this gift certificate for a family or individual portrait sitting by Casey Cronin, Photographer. Sitting also includes 1 (one) 8x10 of your favorite shot!

Expires: 10/1/2010

Donor: Casey Cronin, Photographer
http://www.caseycronin.com/about.html

Auction Item 2010: Vet for a Day at the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic

Become a "Vet for the Day" at the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic

Have your child spend the day with a veterinarian at the Broadripple Animal Clinic observing and seeing all aspects of the industry.

Expires: 3/6/2011

Donor: Broad Ripple Animal Clinic, Contact: Aaron Metheny

http://www.bracpet.com/

Auction Item 2010: Manicure & Pedicure with Miss Graber

Manicure & Pedicure with Miss Graber

Treat your child to a manicure & pedicure date with Miss Graber (2nd Grade).

Expires: 3/6/2011

Donor: Stacy Graber

Auction Item 2010: Build-A-Bear with Miss Graber

Build-A-Bear with Miss Graber

Miss Graber (2nd Grade) will take your child to Build-A-Bear for the afternoon. Together they will make his/her stuffed animal of their choice!

Expires: 3/6/2011

Donor: Stacy Graber

http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/contactus/findastore/storedetail.aspx?WorkShopID=012

Auction Item 2010: Childrens Party at Monkey Joe's

Monkey Joe's Childrens Party Gift Certificate

Enjoy a Childrens Party at Monkey Joe's for up to 8 (eight) kids! Monkey Joe's parties are full of bouncing, sliding, and jumping fun for kids 12 (twelve) years-old and younger. Sit back, relax and enjoy the party while they do all the set-up and clean-up. The wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps, and obstacle courses will keep your kids active, happy, and healthy.

Restrictions: Pary for 8 (eight) Children. Must be scheduled between Monday-Friday. Food not included.

Exchangeable: Party may be upgraded.

Donor: Monkey Joe's, Contact: Chuck Howard

http://www.monkeyjoes.com/

Bidding Frenzy Item 2010: Oxford Shop Gift Certificate

$50.00 Gift Certificate to the Oxford Shop

Recognized as an “Indianapolis institution,” Oxford Shop has been providing quality attire in Indianapolis for over 30 years. Oxford Shop has become the premier retail source for updated traditional clothing. Choose from a beautiful selection that is ageless in its appeal.

Expires: 3/6/2011

Donor: Oxford Shop, Contact: Bill Custino

http://www.oxfordshopindy.com/

Auction Item 2010: Overnight Stay at the University Place Hotel

Overnight Stay at the University Place Hotel

University Place guestrooms are designed to make it easy to unwind after productive meetings or long hours of travel. 278 rooms are furnished with traditional, comfortable fabrics and contemporary furniture. Additional ammenities include: crisp duvets, 32-inch flat panel televisions, complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet access, coffeemaker, refrigerators, iron and ironing board, inviting lounge chairs and ottomans, hair dryer, alarm clock, radio/CD/MP3 players, daily newspaper delivery, two 2-line telephones with voicemail, Aveda spa products, well-lit desks, and ergonomic chairs.

Expires: 11/9/2010
Restrictions: Includes room and taxes only. Based on availability.

Donor: University Place Conference Center and Hotel, Contact: Maggie Miller

http://www.universityplace.iupui.edu/accommodations.htm

Auction Item 2010: Dinner for 2 (two) at Chancellor's Restaurant or Our Den Sports Lounge

Dinner for 2 (two) at Chancellor's Restaurant or Our Den Sports Lounge.

Located within the University Place Conference Center & Hotel, these eclectic restaurants allow you to enjoy tasty dishes without leaving the campus of IUPUI!

Expires: 11/9/2010

Restrictions: Includes taxes. Excludes alcohol and gratuity.

Donor: University Place Conference Center & Hotel, Contact: Maggie Miller

http://www.universityplace.iupui.edu/sub_promos.htm#Winter

Auction Item 2010: 1 (one) Month Sports Performance Training

1 (one) Month Free Sports Performance Training

You or your child (ages 8 to adult) will enjoy one month free training (or up to 12 sessions) in the semi-private group classes @ Velocity Sports Performance.

Expires: TBD
Donor: Velocity Sports Performance, Contact: Molly Powell
www.velocitysp.com/carmel

Auction Item 2010: Camp Holder Pizza Party Retreat

Camp Holder Pizza Party Retreat

Enjoy 2 (two) hours at "Camp Holder" complete with fun in the woods by Williams Creek and making your own pizza in the outdoor wood oven.

Expires: 11/15/2010

Donor: Todd & Denise Holder

Bidding Frenzy Item 2010: Goodman Shoes Gift Certificate

$20.00 Goodman Shoes Gift Certificate

Serving Indianapolis since 1913, Goodman Shoes provides its customers with top-quality shoes at an affordable price.

Donor: Goodman Shoes, Contact: Mr. Gary Goodman

http://goodmanshoestore.com/home.nxg

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Bidding Frenzy Item 2010: Posh Petals Gift Certificate

Posh Petals Gift Certificate

Enjoy a $75.00 Gift Certificate to Posh Petals. Posh Petals combines the charm of a small bucket shop with the capacity to handle large events with style and personal service. They deliver more than just floral arrangements, they offer a touch of elegance.

Expires: 3/6/2011

Donor: Posh Petals, Contact: Megan Christman

http://www.poshpetals.org/

Auction Item 2010: Autographed Copy of Resilience by Elizabeth Edwards

Autographed Copy of Resilience by Elizabeth Edwards

"It's a small book but a powerful one. And when you finish it you have not just a deeper understanding of Elizabeth Edwards but also a better appreciation for the strength of will it can take to survive." -Los Angeles Times

Donor: Bob & Marlene Marchesani

Auction Item 2010: DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique

DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique Haircut

Enjoy a $50.00 haircut at DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique!

Expires: 9/6/2010
Restrictions: New Clients Only

Donor: DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique, Contact: Tina Plantenga
http://www.dllowry.com/

Auction Item 2010: Yamaha Keyboard

Yamaha Keyboard (PSR-E303, YPT-300)

Donor: C. Stuart Carter & Amie Peele Carter

Auction Item 2010: Chicago Field Museum

Chicago Field Museum VIP Tickets and Tour for 4

Enjoy a trip to the Chicago Field Museum complete with VIP tickets and a back-stage tour for 4 (four).

Expires: 12/31/2010

Donor: Chicago Field Museum, Contact: Joe Brennan

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

Auction Item 2010: Indianapolis City Market Tour

Indianapolis City Market Tour

Go underground! Enjoy a private tour of the architecturally storied Indianapolis City Market Catacombs! The Catacombs served as the basement area of the former Tomlinson Hall that sat at the northeast corner of Delaware and Market Streets. Though Tomlinson Hall tragically burned in 1958, it served as the "Market Square Arena" of its time, hosting political rallies, large city events and even global figures Teddy Roosevelt and Democratic Presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan.

Today, the Catacombs are rarely used, but unique art events, haunted houses and dance performances have been part of its recent past.

Expires: 2/16/2011; Tour must commence by 5:00pm.

Donor: Indianapolis City Market, Contact: James A. Reilly

http://www.indycm.com/

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

2010 Regalia Date is Announced!

Save the Date & Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, March 6, 2010!

To support our commitment to our students, St. Richard's School hosts the annual Regalia, our premiere fundraising event. The 2010 Regalia will take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Ballroom. Additionally, the event will be accompanied by sounds from the fantastic "Henle and the Loops."

The Regalia Executive Committee is currently seeking volunteers to help make the 2010 event a success. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Bobbi Bosch (bsbosch@indiana.edu), Elizabeth Bearby (Bearby_elizabeth@lilly.com), or Michelle Rhodes (mrhodes@strichardsschool.org).

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Marsh Fresh IDEAS for Education Program

Earn to Learn!

MARSH FRESH IDEAS FOR EDUCATION IS BACK!

Marsh Supermarkets is proud to once again provide a program to earn FREE educational, technological and extracurricular equipment for St. Richard's School.

Parents, friends and general St. Richard's School supporters can sign-up using their Fresh IDEA Card and our school ID#: 28695. Then, simply scan your card each time you shop at your local Marsh store. Your purchases will automatically accumulate points for St. Richard's to use toward much needed items that tight budgets cannot provide. All cards registered in last year's program have already been entered for the 2009-2010 school year program.

In the 2008-2009 school year St. Richard's accumulated over 42,937 points thanks to the 74 shoppers that had signed up! With these points we were able to order a brand new Kodak Easy Share Camera and some board games for the Library.

Thanks again to all who currently participate and we hope if you haven't already registered you will do so soon!

Friday, April 17, 2009

2009 FAN Update

The computers are here!! The computers are here!!

Special thanks again to all the 2009 Technology Fund-A-Need donors!

Phase 1 of the FAN roll-out is in motion and today we welcomed 25 new desktops & 25 new monitors for the Library Computer Lab! 24 chairs will follow soon.

Students from Mrs. Rhoades' 4th Grade Class prepare to open the boxes!

Thumbs up for the new technology!

These 4th Grade ladies used some elbow grease to clean up the keyboards.

Who thought students would ever be excited about cleaning?

Out with the old and in with the new!!

A sea of new monitors awaits installation.

The finished product! More shots of the entire lab are coming soon...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Official Regalia Totals!!

Dear Friends & Family of St. Richard’s School,

It is with great pleasure that we write to you today to announce the wonderful outcome of the 2009 Regalia. This premiere fundraising event of the institution has a decades-long tradition of excellence and high impact for the School and its programs. It could not have been the remarkable event that it was without the tremendous work of the Steering Committee of Bobbi Bosch, Catherine Coscia, Rachel Riegel, Mary Jo Wedding, Gretchen Witt, and Sue Wynne, and their amazing committee members. Nor could the event have been as successful without the dedicated staff and faculty of St. Richard’s School, especially Patricia Swenson, Sawsan Bannourah, Linda Chestnut, LeaAnn Koekenberg, Karen Poulsen, Tammie Read, and Abby Williams. The countless hours of hard work and planning by these individuals was evidenced by the truly magical evening at the Columbia Club on March 7th.

Thanks must also be extended to each of you, the people whose unbounding generosity before and during the event made the Regalia a success both as a fundraiser and a “friend-raiser.” It is a testament to this great community that, even in times of economic uncertainty, so many came together to ensure a stronger future for the children of St. Richard’s School. We appreciate your dedication and support of the Regalia and hold dear your commitment and benevolence.

The final outcome of the evening is truly remarkable. Today the total net income of the Regalia (inclusive of both auctions, sponsorships, and ticket sales) stands at $71,480.77. These monies help support the operating budget of St. Richard’s School, including staff salaries, need-based financial aid, and, of course, curricular programming directly impacting the students. The Fund-A-Need (Technology) net income stands at $28,896. A detailed breakdown of the income is below.

Regalia
Ticket Sales: $28,580
Sponsorships/Donations/Underwriting: $15,705
Silent/Live Auction Revenue: $55,372
Total Event Expenses: $28,176.23
Total Net Revenue: $71,480.77

Fund-A-Need
Lead Gifts: $3,741
Raised at Auction: $25,155
Total Net Revenue: $28,896

In addition to the monies raised both before and the night of the Regalia, there is the potential for an additional matching revenue of $8,635 for the Auction revenue, and a further $7,250 for the Fund-A-Need plan. If you are employed by a matching gift company, please do be sure to apply for the match so that St. Richard’s School continues to benefit from this event and your generosity. We appreciate our parents, friends, and the greater Indianapolis community for their continued confidence that these monies are used wisely and judiciously to better the institution for the students of today and tomorrow.

In the coming weeks, you will see evidence of your generosity as the Fund-A-Need monies are put to good use in implementing the detailed Technology Plan devised by a committee of staff, faculty, and parents. Our goal is to put into place first the technologies that will have the most impact on the children. Rest assured, as those technologies are installed, you will each (and your children!) be invited to see and experience them first-hand. Look for periodic updates regarding the implementation of the plan.

Again, our many thanks for your generosity, support, and confidence in the Regalia and the Steering Committee. The St. Richard’s Community is a better one for your kind acts.

Best,

Emily Burke Michelle Rhodes
Chair, Regalia Committee Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Friday, March 13, 2009

Event Photos (March 7, 2009)

The St. Richard's School Regalia Steering Committee would like to extend a special thanks to all parents, past parents, faculty/staff, alumni & friends who attended this year's event!

We hope you enjoyed the night!

If you weren't able to make it or want to "re-live" the night a bit check out the photos below.

We look forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary with you next year...

Head of School Ms. Patricia Swenson and Board of Trustees President Mr. Steve Robinson

Check-Out

Fund-A-Need: Technology
**If you are still interesting in donating to the FAN this year please contact Michelle Rhodes!

St. Richard's School would like to extend an extra special THANK YOU to our event Major Sponsors: Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP and The National Bank of Indianapolis!