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The Changing Faces of the NEF
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We are excited to announce Pamela Rosin as the new co-president of the
NEF. She will join Frank Fortin to lead the organization in 2009-2010.
Pamela has served the NEF for the last two years in an array of
instrumental roles including: co-chair
of the Small Grants Committee, development of the NEF web site, and database
development for the Annual NEF Spelling Bee. She has been intricately involved
with the Cultural Arts programs of the Needham Public Schools as chair of Eliot's
Cultural Arts committee and co-chair of the Needham Cultural Arts Council.
Pamela moved to Needham in 1994 having emigrated from South Africa with her
husband, Jonathan. They have a son at Pollard and a daughter at Eliot.
Pamela will succeed Carolyn Perelmuter, who
was an exemplary leader
during her two years as co-president. Carolyn's term boasted the
foundation's largest grant awards year ever, followed by another
successful year in spite of difficult economic times. We would like to
commend Carolyn for her sure,
steady and successful guidance.
Following in these exceptional footsteps are our talented new board
members: Alison Dick, Seth Evans,
Don Gratz, Karen McCalley, Lisa Tanzer,
Leslie Falk Tillotson, Mark Ward, and Anne Weinstein.
We would also like to extend a hearty thank you to board members who
have completed their last year of service. It is the generosity of the people
of Needham, both volunteers and donors, who continue to make the NEF a grand success.
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| NEF Issues Eight Spring Grants |
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Thanks to the generosity of the Needham community, we were able to award eight spring grants
this year, totaling $29,190. Five schools, from the
preschool to the High School as well as the new High Rock School for 6th
grade were among the recipients. In addition to the schools, we were also
pleased to present the Science Center with a grant to continue the inventory
and cataloging of its materials for easier educator access.
The Spring awards complete the annual grant cycles of the
NEF for the 2008-2009 school year. Twenty grants worth $83,459 were awarded
during this year.
Read about all the NEF Spring Grants here.
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The Perfect Thank You:
Teacher
Recognition Cards |
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Needham
residents who would like to contribute to the NEF can do so while honoring a
favorite teacher, administrator, or specialist with a Teacher Recognition Card.
Your recipient will receive a special card honoring
them and acknowledging your donation. We do all the deliveries - all you have
to do place the order. Forms are currently available and must be mailed
by June 16, 2009.
Click here for more information about Teacher Recognition Cards.
And if you'd like to make a general donation to NEF, we accept secure online donations on our website, via
PayPal.
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Dates to Remember
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- Large Grant concept papers due: October 2, 2009
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Autumn Grant applications due: October 2, 2009
Application forms will be available on the NEF website shortly.
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Concluding An Eventful Year
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We want to end our last newsletter of the year with a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported the NEF during the past year. Despite the difficult economy, Needham residents continue to step forward and generously provide the resources that allow us to continue serving the children of Needham.
We promise to continue fulfilling the vision of NHS alumnus Ralph Leader and his classmates, who started this organization nearly 20 years ago to "make learning come alive" in our public schools.
Have a great summer, and see you in the fall!
Frank Fortin and Pamela Rosin
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