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