It is with great pleasure that I write to you today to announce the outcome of the 2011 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 Executive Committee including: Lana Barnhisel, Marlene Marchesani, Amie Peele Carter, Kevin Carroll and Sara Fleury -- as well as their amazing committee members. Nor could the event have been as successful without the dedicated staff and faculty of St. Richard's Episcopal School. The countless hours of hard work and planning was evidenced by the truly magical evening at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on March 5, 2011.
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 Episcopal School. We appreciate your dedication and support of the Regalia and hold dear your commitment and contributions!
The final outcome of the evening is truly remarkable. Today the total un-audited net income of the event (inclusive of both auctions, sponsorships, and ticket sales) stands at over $100,000.00. These monies help support this year's need-based financial aid awards.
The Fund-A-Need (Technology & Science) un-audited net income stands at $45,650.00. A detailed breakdown of both totals can be found below.
Regalia
- Ticket/Ad Sales: $38,250.00
- Sponsorships/Donations/Underwriting: $18,915.00
- Silent/Live Auction Revenue: $73,557.00
- Matching Gift Potential: $6,675.00
Event Expenses: (-$37,351,48)
Net Revenue: $100,045.54
Fund-A-Need
- Lead Gifts: $4,050.00
- @ Auction Gifts: $31,650.00
- Matching Gift Potential: $9,950.00
Net Revenue: $45,650.00
We appreciate our parents, friends, and the greater Indianapolis community for their continued confidence that these monies are used wisely and judiciously to better our institution for the students of today and tomorrow!
We'd also like to once again recognize our sponsors, donors and underwriters:
- Plews, Shadley, Racher & Braun LLP, Silent Auction Sponsor
- The National Bank of Indianapolis, Checkout Sponsor
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Prayer Sponsor
- Anne & Tom Greist, Dessert Sponsor
- Republic National Distribution and Jim & Kim Purucker, Wine and Spirits Sponsor
- Zink Distributing Company, Beer Sponsor
- Cottingham Orthodontics, Official "Smile" Sponsor
- Coca-Cola, Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sponsor
- The Empty Vase, Floral Arrangements
- Dr. and Mrs. William L. F. Harvey, MD, Bidding Frenzy Sponsor
- Henle and the Loops, Entertainment
- Laura Houser Design, Program and Invitation
- OCE, Invitation Printing
- Printing Partners, Program Printing
- Yats, Summer Party Catering
- Anonymous, Invitation Underwriting
- Mr. and Mrs. James F. Robertson, Technical Underwriting
- Mr. and Mrs. Joshua J. Ricker, Transportation Underwriting
- Mr. Edward D. Battista and Miss Elizabeth A. Presson, A/V Equipment and Lighting
- Mrs. Teresa L. Altemeyer, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Elizabeth C. Bearby, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Bobbi S. Bosch, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Emily E. Burke, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Catherine T. Coscia, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Karen K. Dorfman, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Tina J. C. Harford, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Mrs. Kimberly S. Purucker, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
- Dr. Jamie Street-Butler, Past Chair Appetizer Sponsor
Again, many thanks to all for their generosity, support and confidence in Regalia and the Executive Committee. The St. Richard's community is a better one as a result of your philanthropic acts!
Please save the date for next year's event: Saturday, March 3, 2012!
Best, Michelle Rhodes (Director of Development & Alumni Relations)
