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On March 2, 1999 the Archdiocese of Washington approved St. John the Evangelist Endowment Fund-Policy #2006. Its purpose is to receive contributions, including pledges, grants, matching gifts, wills/trust, memorial of a loved one, brick project for the operational and educational needs of the school. The goal - $1M - is realistic in light of what would be accomplished for the future Catholic Education of the students who register into our school programs.

The renaming of the Fund was made at the school's 50th Anniversary Celebration in honor of our present principal of twenty-five years.

Board Members - (2007-2008) Pastor-Monsignor John R. Pennington; Principal-Sister Kathleen Lannak, IHM; Chair-Anne Hummer; Vice-Chair-Dana Giampetroni; Treasurer-Elizabeth Cavaliere; Investment Advisor-Sandra Kingsley; Consultant-Alan Dieringer; Secretary-Marilyn Whitney; Counsel-Steve Brogan; Fundraiser-Sister Daniel Mary, IHM; Bookkeeper-Toni Cranford.

Past Officers - Richard Maurano, Jennifer Stockett-Zeng, Tom Andrews, William Tom King, John Tibbs, Robert Bock.

1. What is the ENDOWMENT FUND?

   The Sister Kathleen Lannak, IHM School Endowment Fund is a parish effort to provide a substantial financial base for the benefit of St. John the Evangelist School. The Fund will provide for the operational and the educational needs of the school.

2. When was the ENDOWMENT FUND renamed?

   The renaming of the Fund to SISTER KATHLEEN LANNAK, IHM SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND became effective at the school's 50th Anniversary Celebration 1950-2000, honoring our present principal of twenty-five years of dedicated leadership.

3. Is the SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND approved by the Archdiocese of Washington?

   Archdiocesan of Washington approved the school Endowment Fund in March 1999 under Policy #2006 and is consistent with Canon Law #1267-3, which states: "The offerings given by the faithful for a definite purpose can be applied only for that same purpose." Any gift that is contrary to the purpose of the Fund or prohibited by Canon Law cannot be accepted.

4. What types of gifts can be given?

   Parishioners, school families, alumni, grandparents, relatives and friends contribute via pledges, checks and cash. Businesses, professionals, and organizations also give generously over the year. Annual fundraisers and matching gifts reach out across communities to bring the Fund over its goal. Contributions from foundations and grants that aid in the education of students - especially in the areas of math, language arts, technology, science and the arts - are welcomed and encouraged.

5. Are there special ways to contribute to the Fund?

   Yes! Memorial donations in honor of beloved ones are regularly made. Obituary listings suggest contributions be sent to the Fund by families of the deceased. The $1,000 Brick Project gives donors the opportunity to place an inscribed brick on designated areas of the school grounds. Both are very special.

6. Whom do I contact about more information about the Endowment Fund?

   The Endowment Office, located in the school - 301.592.1438, rectory office 301.681.7663 and/or Endowment Advisory Board (present or past) are available to you. Place our Fund with your annual charitable contributions.

   N.B. Copies of the Endowment Policy Handbooks, Memorial Envelopes, Pledge Forms and Brick Projects Information are available at the school. Memorial Envelopes are also available at Francis Collins Funeral Home, Inc.

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   All are encouraged to participate in the 2007-2008 fundraising events:

   • Annual Golf Tournament
     Monday, May 12, 2008 from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
     Argyle Country Club
     Chair: Tom Whalen - 301 649 2065
     Registration: Elva Riley - 301 649 5177
     "Preserving Catholic Education for the Future"

   • Options for Giving:
     1. The long-range method pledge of one, two or three years.
     2. Brick Project ($1,000) donation places an inscribed brick on the Woodland Drive patio entrance of the school.
     3. Matching Company Gift Program, Alumni, School Memorabilia Sales, Gift Donations plus a variety of mini-annual fundraisers advances the Fund toward its goal.
     4. January to December is the Endowment fiscal year. Donors of $250+ receive a record of their annual contributions for their IRS Report.

     Sister Daniel Mary, IHM
     Endowment Fundraiser
     sdmdev@hotmail.com
     301-592-1438

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   OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

   The Alumni Moderator, Sister Daniel Mary, IHM , maintains an active database for the alumni. Sister was a faculty member at the school from 1959-1963 and returned in 1997 where she is a junior high literature teacher.

   • What ROLE is the ALUMNI asked in contributions to the Endowment Fund?

   Alumni are asked to take an ACTIVE role annually. Each graduate is also responsible for increasing the Fund's future total. Classes are encouraged to join the Brick Project by having their class year inscribed on a brick. ex. CLASS of 2007

   The Office of Alumni Relations is a division of the Endowment Office. Sister Daniel Mary, IHM, Moderator, reminds graduates of their responsibility to join their fellow alumni by keeping up with the annual Gift-Giving Club.

   Biography Graduate Forms, updated in 2004, should be on file with their class in the Office of Alumni Relations. Each class needs to keep the class register up-to-date. If you have not been receiving alumni mailings, you need to contact us. If you have recently moved, kindly forward your necessary changes to the alumni office. Let us hear about your awards, job promotion, marriage, children/ grandchildren, life's special moments by calling 301-592-1438.

   "Alumni, Helping Alumni" Program asks your contributions to the Endowment Fund.

   This is one way to say, "Thank you to past teachers and our school family" for their love and dedication during your earlier educational years.

   The Gift-Giving Club Opportunity is listed below:

   Payments by Visa, MasterCard, Direct Deposit, Check or Cash to:
   Sr. Kathleen Lannak, IHM School Endowment Fund.

   St. John the Evangelist Club Immaculate Heart of Mary Club Alumni Club Monsignor Joseph Kennedy Club Principal Club Faculty/Staff Club "Green & Gold" Club $25,000 to $ + $10,000 to $24,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $1,000 to $4,999 $500 to $999 $100 to $499 $ up to $99

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