2015 CFHS ACAE YearEnd Report
Thank you for your support for the CFHS Alumni/Community Academic Endowment. Because of your generosity, in just two years, we have accumulated $65,500 in assets to make a tangible, positive impact on student learning. Expanded opportunities funded by the Endowment 2016
● Travel expenses for Language Day at the University of Montana
2015
● Registration fees for Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Montana Tech in Butte ● Purchase of business simulation software for struggling readers ● Fees for Cocinando a professional Latin jazz orchestra that performed and interacted with band and Spanish students ● Purchase of ACT prep books that can be reused each year ● Travel expenses for the Independent Science Research class to access current and relevant resources at the Mansfield Library at the University of Montana
2014
● Travel expenses for the MCTM Math Contest at the University of Montana ● Travel expenses for Model UN at the University of Montana
Donations The CFHS ACAE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, donations to which are taxdeductible.
Mail checks to CFHS ACAE P.O. Box 1259, Columbia Falls, MT 59912.
In addition to online donations via our link on Facebook , we are now also able to accept donations of stock and bonds .
We welcome donations made in honor or in memory of esteemed CFHS faculty, administrators, community members, or classmates. Faculty Memorials/Honorees: Agnes Cada Don Lawrence Ella Murphy Elizabeth Schafer
You are welcome to call us to talk about how your donation may qualify for the Montana Endowment Tax Credit. 4068926500
Upcoming Events:
The historic Belton Chalet in West Glacier is hosting a fundraising weekend
Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7 . A portion of all lodging and meals purchased this weekend will be donated to the Endowment. Music from the CFHS Flute Choir and a silent auction will be held Friday evening starting at 6pm. Call the Belton Chalet at 8885000 to make your reservations to join us! Also… save the date for the Endowment’s Academic Arts Showcase to be held on F riday, May 6 . This annual fundraiser will feature “A Taste of Columbia Falls” highlighting the best restaurants Columbia Falls has to offer, as well as student entertainment, and live and silent auctions.
2015 Trustees: Bill Dakin (president), Alyson Orem Dorr, Denise Falkner, Principal Scott Gaiser, Melinda Lorens, Josh Forke, Tara Norick (vice president), Erin Quintia, George Scherman (treasurer), Rich Thompson (secretary), and Vicki Gehrke Wirkus.