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Upcoming Events
Hooked on Education Fishing Tournament
April 29-30, 2010
Westshore Yacht Club
This popular "catch and release" fishing tournament is hosted by WILDERARCHITECTURE and Allstate Construction, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation. The event begins with a Captain's Dinner on the night of Thursday, April 29. The tournament begins early Friday morning, and features a goodie bag for all fishermen, and food and refreshments throughout the day. The festivities conclude with a catered awards ceremony. Contact Cheryl Hedrick at (813) 231-1937 for event sponsorship information, or visit us online.
Apple Appeal "Starlight Safari"
May 14, 2010
6:30pm
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Back by popular demand, the Foundation Board of Directors and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are thrilled to announce the return of the Apple Appeal "Starlight Safari." This exciting expedition through the wilds of Africa will feature cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and a safari adventure under the stars (equipped with night vision goggles!). Click here for more information. |
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Good4U, Good4Us!
Spring into Spa with Planet Beach
March 20 - April 20
Donate a minimum of $5 to the Hillsborough Education Foundation and receive 50% off any service! Valid March 20, 2010 - April 20, 2010. Click here for more information. |
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March Success Story
Kaitlin
2009 Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship recipient
It has always been a dream of mine to attend the University of Florida, and become part of the Gator Nation. I have always looked up to my older sister, who also attended the University of Florida. All my hard work paid off the moment I received my letter of acceptance from the admissions office at UF.
Although I was more than prepared with the knowledge to succeed in college, it still was a difficult process to budget and to make ends meet. With the help of the Lynch Family Scholarship, I have been able to alleviate some of the costs, using the money I was awarded towards the payments for tuition and books. Thanks to this scholarship I have been given the opportunity to achieve my personal lifelong goal of attending the University of Florida and I plan to go to medical school after I complete my four years of undergraduate work.
Click here to find out how you can help more students fulfill their lifelong dreams of a college education. |
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Hillsborough Education Foundation in the News!
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Note from the President
The Hillsborough Education Foundation's Annual Fund - that steady stream of support which we can count on each year - is the lifeblood which provides critical support for our programs. Below you'll read about a couple of the fundraisers which contribute significantly to the Annual Fund. The feedback that we get on the Apple Appeal, the Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic, and the Hooked on Education Fishing Tournament is that they are fun - which is one of our biggest goals with each fundraiser we do. But even more important are the stalwart supporters for each who allow us to host quality events, introduce attendees of the events to our programs, and support our Annual Fund.
Our thanks go out to the many sponsors of these events. We list them individually as the events happen, but it's worth repeating the support of our key stakeholders, our Presenting and Host Sponsors. Thank you to Busch Gardens for the Apple Appeal, Batson-Cook for the Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic, and Wilder Architecture and All State Construction for the Hooked on Education Fishing Tournament. These are the leaders who make it happen ... and we're very grateful!! |
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Foundation Spotlight
Brian P. Keenan
Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic
Fifth Third Bank has been involved with the Hillsborough Education Foundation for the past five years, since we moved into the market in 2005. We have worked with this organization on a variety of events but in my opinion, the annual golf classic "Play Fore Education" is one of the best golf events that we participate in locally. Not only is the event held at a great venue for golf, The Avila Golf & Country Club, but it tends to draw a tremendous group of participants from the local business community each year to support programs for students and teachers in Hillsborough County. We use this event as an opportunity to entertain good clients and also to expose them to the excellent work that the Hillsborough Education Foundation is doing in our community. For us, being connected with a worthy group locally is a core component of our mission statement and part of our continual focus on the Tampa Bay community. |
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Golf enthusiasts compete in the 2010 Charity Golf Classic
The Foundation, along with Presenting Sponsor Batson-Cook Company, was pleased to host the annual Play FORE Education Charity Golf Classic. New features at this year's tournament included: partnering local business leaders with School Board members and leaders in Hillsborough County Public Schools for the Executive Shootout, and the Callaway Par 3 Closest to the Pin Challenge. Thanks to the support of the tournament sponsors and participants, more than $93,000 was raised to benefit the Foundation's programs.
Congratulations to this year's big winners!
1st Place Gross 1st Place Net
Fifth Third Bank Morrow Steel
Brian Keenan Chad Morrow
Fred McClure PT Willis
Brian Lamb David Flores
Kyle Thomas Kevin Bynum
Executive Shootout Champion
Brian Keenan
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Batson-Cook Company
Hole-in-One Sponsors
Bright House Networks
Fifth Third Bank
Humana
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union's Suncoast for Kids Foundation
Birdie Sponsors
Allstate Construction
Waste Management
Par Sponsors Flagstick Sponsors
Borrell Electric Co. Inc. Level Line Interiors, Inc.
Capital One Auto RS&H Artchitects
D&S Electrical Technologies,
LLC Tee Box Sponsors
Energy Air, Inc. All Phase Electric
Florida Masonry Construction & Maintenance, Inc.
Company Dwight Darby & Company
Holmes Hepner & Associates Lyle Engineering Group
Architects Matern Professional
J.R. Long, Inc. Engineering, Inc.
Kraft Construction Co. Inc. Tampa Bay Trane
Masonry Builders Inc.
Merit Professional Coatings
Morrow Steel
Preferred Metals
Publix Super Markets Charities
RIPA & Associates
Southern Equipment
Spectra Contract Flooring
The Beck Group
W.G. Mills
Williams Company |
The Starlight Safari returns
 Back by popular demand, the Foundation's Board of Directors is pleased to host the second Apple Appeal "Starlight Safari" at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 14, 2010. This unique event premiered last year and is planned by a hardworking group of Board members and community volunteers. The Apple Appeal is the Board's annual fundraiser and serves as a way for them to have a direct hand in rallying community support for the Foundation's mission.
This exclusive adult event includes a pre-event online auction where anyone is open to place early bids on this year's silent auction offerings. During the event, guests will be guided thorugh the dark wilderness with lanterns and pith helmets and learn about the wildlife surrounding them. These tools will be traded for night vision goggles for a ride through the open plain and a chance to hand feed the park's gentle giants. Click here to see photos from last year's exciting expedition!
Sponsorship opportunities are available and event tickets are limited to 200, so register today! Click here or contact Cheryl Hedrick for more information. |
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Scholar Profile
Aakash M. Patel
Sickles High PTSA Scholarship recipient, 2002
As a senior and Sickles High's Student Government Vice President, Aakash was selected as a PTA Student of the Month. Because of this recognition, he believed his chances at receiving the Foundation's Sickles High PTSA Scholarship were rather slim. However, with the encouragement of his guidance counselor, Aakash applied and was selected as the 2002 recipient.
When he started his freshman year at Florida State University, Aakash enrolled in 30 hours of classes. With this came the high expense of course books. "The money awarded to me was used to offset the cost of books," explains Aakash, "I was very thankful for the scholarship money. Without it, I would not have enrolled in as many classes. Since I did, I was able to earn a second degree." After much hard work, Aakash graduated from Florida State in 2006 with a BA in English Literature and Political Science.
Now that he is a Seminole alum, Aakash is giving back to the community that helped him reach his goals. He has his sights set on being involved in the Foundation's scholarship program by becoming a mentor to Hillsborough County students. "My brother is about to enter Hillsborough High next year," he says, "and it's so important to have a voice that has recently been in their shoes."
Click here to learn how you can help current students succeed, just like Aakash. |
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The Tampa Bay Lightning promotes education
 In 2001 the Tampa Bay Lightning began working with the Foundation to offer Education Night discounts to hockey games and other family friendly events. This was an attractive partnership for both organizations for many reasons. The Lightning was able to introduce hockey to students and families throughout the county, while benefiting education in a new and unique way. The Foundation was able to use the discounts as a way to bring schools and families together in support of education. Many schools have used the games as an incentive for FCAT testing and other initiatives.
"The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation are committed to supporting educational programs that enhance the lives of children across the Bay area. Hillsborough County schools foster success, both in the classroom and beyond, which can be accredited to fantastic leadership, highly regarded teachers and motivated students," said Kasey Smith, Executive Director of the Lightning Foundation. "For these reasons, it is easy to understand why we greatly value our relationship with the school system and the Hillsborough Education Foundation."
In just the last four years, the partnership has generated more than $35,000 for the Foundation through Education Night discounts. The Foundation is grateful to the St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Lightning Foundation for their continued support of Hillsborough County's students, teachers, and schools and looks forward many more years of this important partnership.
For information on all discount opportunities, see the Good4U, Good 4Us section of The Core, and visit us online. |
Thank you to our February supporters!
A.S.I. Travel Direct
All Phase Electric and Maintenance, Inc.
AllState Construction, Inc.
Ambassador Limousine
Anston-Greenlees, Inc.
Atlas American Corp
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Bay Cities Bank
The Beck Group
The Billy Turney Foundation Inc.
Bright House Networks
Greg and Sonya Brown
Chris and Alescia Brown
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Capital One Auto Finance
Cason Portrait Studio
Jeff & Casey Cathey
Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay Area
Coleman Middle School PTSA
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Country Meadows Veterans Association
Curry Law Group, P.A.
Dwight Darby & Company, CPA's
Energy Air, Inc.
Everest University
Beef 'O' Brady's
L. Katrina Ferreira
The Florida Aquarium
Florida Masonry Construction Company
The Florida Orchestra
Florida State Fair Authority
Amanda Francin
George Edgecomb Bar Association
Golder Associates Inc.
Matthew Gordon
Robert & Mary Graham
Halfacre Construction Company
Herff Jones, Inc.
Hillsborough Association for Home & Community Education
Hill Ward Henderson
James H. and Amy G. Shimberg Charitable Trust
Gordon Johnston
Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp.
Kohl's of Brandon, FL
Aaron D. Ledesma
Loggia Mona Lisa #2699, Order Sons of Italy In America
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
Morrow Steel Erectors, Inc.
Mosaic
MOSI
Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.
Odyssey Marine Exploration , Inc.
Maxine N. Offenbach
Outback Steakhouse
Planet Beach Contempo Spa
Kelly Porcella
Preferred Materials
Publix Super Markets Charities
Recover Care
Nello and Elizabeth Rimoldi
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay
SERVE, Inc.
Shriner's Children's Hospital
Slim Goodbody Corporation
Spectra Contact Flooring
Speedpro
St. Petersburg Times
St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc.
Staples/Corporate Express
Sunrise Landscaping Contractors, Inc.
Sykes Enterprises, Inc.
T. Rowe Price & Associates
Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, Inc.
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa Theatre
Thonotosassa Elementary School PTA
Time Customer Services, Inc.
United Skates of America, Inc.
Cathy L. Valdes
VALIC
Verizon Data
W.G. Mills Inc.
Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company
Walden University
David M. West
Erin West
Wheelabrator McKay Bay Inc. |
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Energy and persistence conquer all things. ~ Benjamin Franklin |
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Bill Hoffman
President
Hillsborough Education Foundation
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