Christ The King Cathedral School

For more than 20 years, the Christ the King Cathedral School Foundation has existed for the advancement of Catholic education and financial support of Christ the King Cathedral School. Five years ago, the Foundation launched the first Friends of the Foundation annual membership drive to further this mission. The tradition continues this year as many exciting changes are taking place at CTK.

Donations continue to be a major source of growth of the Foundation’s endowment fund, and money is set aside for investing with a portion of the income donated back to the school each year. Past years’ Foundation donations have assisted the school with advertising campaigns, computer upgrades, enhancing library study aids, and funding for many programs in all grades at CTK.

During the past school year, the Foundation was pleased to announce that many individually named endowment funds had reached levels where financial scholarships could be awarded to CTK students. Also last year, Dr. Kishor Mehta donated funds to establish the Foundation’s largest named endowment fund to date in memory of his late wife, Mary Ann Mehta. In May, the first Mary Ann Mehta Endowed Scholarship was awarded providing a scholarship for full tuition to one CTK high school student. At the same time, partial scholarships for tuition and book fee assistance were awarded from five other named endowment funds. In total, $6100 in scholarship funds was awarded to twelve CTK students.

We invite you to assist the Foundation with its mission by becoming a Friend of the Foundation for the 2008-2009 school year. Membership can be obtained for as little as $50.00. Please see the back of this letter or the enclosed response form for the various friendship level options. By responding before September 24, 2008, you will be invited to attend the 5th annual membership dinner on October 8, 2008.

At this year’s dinner, we will continue the tradition of honoring recipients of two annual awards given by the Foundation. Long-time Christ the King supporters, Betty Bessire and her late husband, Loyal Bessire, will be honored with the Roberta Meyer Award recognizing excellence in the furthering of Catholic education. Additionally, Orlando’s & CapRock Café co-owner, David Cea, from CTK’s Class of 1976 will receive the CTK Alumni Award recognizing the successes of CTK alumni. Also, in appreciation of his generous gift to establish the Mary Ann Mehta Endowed Scholarship Fund, Dr. Mehta will also be recognized at the annual dinner.

Please complete the enclosed response form and return it to the address listed as soon as possible but no later than 9/24/08. For additional information please contact Christy Duran at the school development office or feel free to speak with any Foundation Board member. Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration!

2008-2009 Board Members:           Bishop Placido Rodriguez                Rev. Msgr. Ben Kasteel
Dr. Rufus Mark, Chairperson          Dr. Christina Belle-Henry                Brian Beauchamp
Dr. Brad Brooks                                 Christy Duran                                      Jennifer Hancock
Sandy Hancock                                   Gene King                                             Steve Krier
Roberta Meyer                                    Carla Olson                                           Dr. Catherine Ronaghan, Vice Chair
John Smothers                                    Christine Wanjura                              Beverly Wink

Christ the King Cathedral School Foundation, Inc.

2008-2009
“Friends of the Foundation” Friendship Levels

Elementary Level            $50 - $125 per year

Junior High Level           $126 - $250 per year

High School Level $251 - $500 per year

Alumni Level $501 - $5000 per year

Lifetime Membership      $10,000 in cumulative
                                         donations over your
                                         lifetime

Please note: All Friendship levels include two tickets to the
Christ the King Cathedral School Foundation Annual Dinner.
This year’s dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2008.
Dinner details will be sent to this year’s “Friends”
by October 1st.