Hillsborough Schools Foundation
April  2010
Hillsborough Schools Foundation Quarterly Newsletter
Welcome Back to the Hillsborough Schools Foundation!
 
Dear Friends of HSF/Concours Events:

It's been years in the making, but it has finally arrived! You are receiving this email newsletter because you were a volunteer of HSF/Concours Events within the past five years. At HSF, we always want our volunteers to stay "in the know." Our new quarterly newsletter will communicate with you via email about various items including:

�    HSF sponsored events (Tennis, Dinner Dance, Family Fun Day)
�    Annual Giving Program
�    HSF New Ventures
�    Important information about our Schools/Community
 
Our new database is a work in progress. If we inadvertently forgot anyone, please let us know at [email protected] and we are happy to add them to our database. Along with our website, this newsletter is intended to keep you informed about all that is HSF!

We encourage you, if you haven't done so already, to please join our new community building network, Hillsborough Together at www.hillsboroughtogether.com This little project has grown from a mere 200 Hillsborough community members to over 1000 strong (and growing each and every day). We'd love to have you be a part of that community.

We've also established some wonderful new ventures to help our public schools.  We now have HSF Shopping at
www.hsfshopping.com. Just click on this new site and then click on any of the links that we've provided and shop away. HSF receives a percentage of funds through each and every purchase you make (that includes Amazon, which does offer Free Shipping on many items).

We've also created an online thrift shop called HSF Garage www.hsfgarage.com. If you have some things you'd like to donate (donation specifics on our website), please consider donating your items to HSF Garage. We'll sell them online and all proceeds go directly to HSF. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we've raised close to $20,000 this year on HSF Garage alone!

Finally, as we approach Spring, we are still busy with our Annual Giving program. We have so many community members who continue to support HSF. If you haven't made a pledge yet, there is still time. Just log on to www.hsf.org and make your pledge today! As you know, our community support truly inspires us, especially during these difficult economic times. THANK YOU!
Carnival PictureFamily Fun Day
May 23, 2010
8:00 a.m. (Fun Run)
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Carnival)
North and Crocker Fields


The Hillsborough Schools Foundation's community event for the entire family is back by popular demand! New this year: a water park on Crocker field, extended hours until 3:00 p.m., a new 2K Course on Floribunda, and free parking at Crocker starting at 6:00 a.m.

Volunteers Needed:
NEW THIS YEAR--Volunteer for a two hour shift and your admission (one "field access" ticket) to the carnival is FREE!  Just go to: http://www.hsf.org/volunteernow.html and sign up for one of the many shifts available.

For more information go to http://www.hsf.org/familyfunday.html or contact the HSF office: 650-344-2272.  Thanks for your time and talent. 
 
Tickets for the event will be available beginning April 12.  You can sign up at www.active.com after that date.  You can also purchase tickets at the HSF Office at 300 El Cerrito Avenue or by calling 650-344-2272.  
 


Car Photo
Concours d'Elegance 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010

18th Hole of Crystal Springs Golf Course

The Concours d'Elegance will continue the tradition of this long-established event in Hillsborough. In June 2009, the Hillsborough Schools Foundation Board of Directors made the difficult decision that it was no longer prudent, from a fiduciary perspective, for Concours to be a school fundraiser.  This is in no way a reflection on the talented and committed individuals who have worked so passionately over the years but rather changing demographics that we can no longer ignore.

A new leadership organization was formed lead by Rob Fisher and Ted Dobos to take over this event. The next Concours d'Elegance is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2010, on the 18th hole of the Crystal Springs Golf Course. The show will continue to be sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of American (SCCA), and well-known automobile author and historian John Joss will return as emcee.

Even though the date and location have changed, the essence of the Concours d'Elegance remains the same. You can find more information about the event on Facebook or on their website at www.hillsboroughconcours.org. This year's marque car will be Alfa Romero. If you're interested in volunteering for this fabulous
event, please email [email protected].

100th Centennial Celebration
May 5, 2010--Centennial Celebration
May 14, 2010--Historic Homes Tour
May 31, 2010--Parade of the Century
100th logo
 
Hillsborough will celebrate its 100th birthday with a kick-off event on May 5th! You are invited to help celebrate in grand style at the Centennial Celebration, Historic Homes Tour, and Parade of the Century! More details at www.Hillsborough100.org
Issue: 1
CaddyShack Fun!
In This Issue
Family Fun Day
Centennial Celebration
Dinner Dance 2010 & Alumni Update
Dinner Dance 2010
Mr. Ranii helping to raise funds for this year's Fund- In-Need
Anthony Ranii at auction


This year's Dinner Dance and Auction, chaired by Claire Wolfenden and Christina Tan, was a
huge success. The Caddyshack-themed event raised over $320,000 for our public schools. Our Fund-In-Need, which benefits our Science and Technology programs, raised close to $80,000. Thanks to everyone who participated and volunteered for the event. We''ll see everyone at next year's Dinner Dance!


ALUMNI UPDATE
 
Remember, we're still looking for alumni who graduated from Crocker Middle School. If you are an alum, or your child graduated from Crocker, log on to our website at www.alumni.hsf.org and sign up today. We're establishing Class Ambassadors, social networks and other exciting events. Sign up today!

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