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2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019
Like many independent schools, St. Thomas More Collegiate (STMC) seeks financial support from individuals, foundations and external organizations to enable us to deliver outstanding programs and address the current needs of our school that are not covered by tuition and government grants.
The Knights Annual Fund giving campaign was established to fill the funding gap and support the goals of STMC’s Strategic Plan. The Fund provides an opportunity for our current parents, staff and board members to contribute, through charitable gifts, to our school’s efforts in enhancing the everyday learning experience and environment for our Knights and to prepare them well for life after STMC. As a Blessed Edmund Rice Christian Brother school, we are not part of the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver (CISVA). We do not receive funding from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, from any parishes or from the Christian Brothers.
Funds raised from the inaugural 2017/18 Knights Annual Fund appeal allowed us to introduce a new and exciting Robotics program. In this year’s appeal, gifts to the Knights Annual Fund will fund new initiatives such as the development of model classrooms and enhancements to new and existing curricular programs.
To learn how your gift to the Knights Annual Fund will make a difference at STMC and the variety of convenient ways to give, we invite you to read this booklet. Tax receipts are issued for gifts in accordance with CRA regulations. The appeal continues from October 2018 until June 2019. To receive a tax receipt for this year, please make your gift before December 31, 2018. Thank you for your time and your support.
About the Knights Annual Fund
Your gift to the Knights Annual Fund will assist us in our ongoing effort to strengthen St. Thomas More Collegiate’s curricular program and prepare our Knights for the future through the following:
Development of Model ClassroomsWith a new curriculum and a new way of teaching and learning in British Columbia schools, the development of model classrooms would allow for flexibility in the use of existing classroom spaces throughout the school. Different solutions - particularly the incorporation of more flexible classroom furniture - would be applied to different types of classrooms at STMC.
Curricular Program EnrichmentLanguage Lab: With the implementation of the 1:1 Chromebooks, a specialized software would be acquired to assist students in practicing their verbal skills and provide a new tool for teachers to assess students.
Exercise and Health Science Program: Incorporating a variety of diagnostic tools and equipment to support those students in our Life Sciences, Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Therapy, and Fitness courses (e.g. V-Max Testing Equipment and Heart Monitors).
Robotics Lab (Phase 2): Incorporating 3-D Printer Technology to allow students to modify and/or fabricate additional parts and components for their VEX Robots.
Knights Annual Fund Priority Areas of Support
McCarthy Library Upgrades As STMC moves to include a requirement of a major research paper at the senior level for all STMC graduating students, significant financial investments will be required in order to purchase additional non-fiction resources (notably access to more electronic databases)
Facilities Upgrades• Audio system for the Multi-Purpose Room• Technology upgrades in all classrooms to allow for wireless computer projection• Large portable screen for community use during presentations in the StanJean Centre• Portable staging system for school and community events (Mass, Ceremonies, Banquets)• New altar for Mass celebrations
Please consider giving to the Knights Annual Fund today and help make every day at St. Thomas More Collegiate a transformational learning experience for our Knights.
Knights Annual Fund Priority Areas of Support
There are several convenient ways to give to the Knights Annual Fund: • Online - make a secure online gift at www.stmc.bc.ca/support-stmc/donate • Phone - call the STMC Advancement Office at 604-521-1801 ext. 133 or 131 and have your credit card information ready• Canada Post or Drop Off - complete the donation form (found on the last page of this brochure) and mail or drop off in the enclosed reply envelope• Interac Email Transfer - email your donation to [email protected] with security password: STMCKAF2018• Stocks and Securities - call 604-521-1801 ext. 131 for assistance in making a gift of stocks or securities
Gifts may be made one-time or pledged, payable on a monthly basis from November to June. For monthly giving, please complete the donation form and forward in the enclosed reply envelope to St. Thomas More Collegiate.
Gifts may also be made to the Knights Annual Fund through third party giving, i.e. United Way, Workplace Giving (e.g. Telus, BC Hydro, Rogers). When completing the form at your place of employment, please specify that you would like to designate your gift to St. Thomas More Collegiate’s Knights Annual Fund.
Corporate Matching Gifts - some companies have a matching gift program. Please check with your employer to see if they will match your gift to St. Thomas More Collegiate - doubling the impact of your gift.
STMC Foundation’s charitable registration no: 88361 4406 RR0001
Ways to Give to the the Knights Annual Fund
Yes, I/we wish to make a gift to St. Thomas More Collegiate’s Knights Annual Fund
Gift Details:
Payment Method:
☐ One-time gift of: ☐$1,000 ☐Other $_________☐$500 ☐$250 ☐$100☐ Monthly gift of: ☐$250 ☐Other $_________☐$100 ☐$50 ☐$25
Starting on MM/DD/YYYY:____/15/____ and ending on MM/DD/YYYY:____/15/____(please note that monthly gifts will be processed on the 15th of each month)
Credit Card #:_______________________________ Expiry:_______ CVV:______Name on Card: ______________________________________________________Signature:___________________________________________________________
Please complete this donation form and mail or drop off in the enclosed reply envelope
☐ Please contact me about making a gift of stocks and/or securities
☐Cheque (payable to STMC Foundation) ☐Electronic Funds Transfer (Please enclose a “VOID” cheque) ☐ ☐ Mastercard☐ Visa ☐ American Express
☐ I/we wish to make this gift anonymously☐ I/we wish my/our name(s) to be included in STMC’s annual report’s donor recognition list:
(Examples of standard format: John Smith, John and Mary Smith, The Smith Family)
NOTE: Donors who give $3,000 and above to STMC will receive a more personalized and lasting donor recognition. Contact the Advancement Office for more information: 604-521-1801 ext.131 or [email protected]
STMC Foundation’s charitable registration no. 88361 4406 RR0001. Charitable donation receipts will be issued in accordance with CRA guidelines. Monthly donors will receive one receipt at tax year-end for all monthly gifts.
Thank you for your support!
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