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Tech
Trek
Corporate
Thanks
GET READY….TECH TREK IS COMING!
Sunday, April 26th, 2009 at Towson University (2:00pm)
Registration begins at 1:30pm
- Did you know that Rodgers Forge Elementary
is one of only a handful of Baltimore County elementary schools
with cutting edge Promethean educational technology, two 25-station
wireless, mobile laptop lab, and SmartBoards (portable,
interactive whiteboards)?
- Did you know that through TECH TREK—the School’s
one-of-a-kind walkathon to support technology—RFES families
have helped to create our School’s wonderful high-tech
teaching and learning environment?
For the past 13 years, RFES families have partnered with the
School, the BCPS Education Foundation (the 501c3 non-profit organization
of the County school system), and numerous area businesses to
create and sponsor TECH TREK—and have raised more than $240,000
to date! Thanks to TECH TREK, our children have
unparalleled opportunities to become creative, collaborative and
critical users of technology—and to have some old-fashioned
fun. In the walkathon’s earliest days, it was known
as “Rec Trek” and raised money for the RFES playground
equipment our children enjoy.
How does TECH TREK work?
Funds
are raised three ways: 1) corporations, area businesses
and individuals make outright gifts as Corporate Sponsors; 2)
more than 180 businesses, organizations, and RFES families donate
items for the Silent Auction; and 3) students get pledges for the
laps they walk on TECH TREK, held this year on April 26th at Towson
University’s Unitas Stadium. In 2008, Tech Trek
raised over $47,000 for Rodgers Forge Elementary, with students
raising almost 40% of the total!
With this year’s TECH TREK funds,
the School plans to explore purchasing a new video camera
and, a portable video editing unit for the Broadcasting Studio. In
addition, we would like to purchase projection devises to work
with the existing Elmo Document cameras in the building.
How can RFES families make TECH TREK 2009 a success?
- Become a corporate sponsor with an outright
gift. Both corporations and individuals may make tax-deductible
gifts. It’s a great way to show your support of RFES
and public school education! Sponsorship levels range
from $50 to $500 and up, and there are numerous recognition opportunities
(see reverse side for details).
- Support the Silent Auction by
bidding AND donating. Teachers donate wonderful experiences like an
afternoon at Uncle Wiggly’s or the chance to “be” Mrs.
Deise for the day—and many parents contribute their services
and talents. Silent Auction donors may take a tax-deduction of
the item’s full fair market value.
- Are you a plumber, lawyer, interior decorator, electrician,
financial planner, landscaper, personal trainer, piano teacher,
carpenter, etc.? You can bet there’ll be heavy bidding
for a few hours’ of your services!
- What about donating some unforgettable family fun? Families
and teachers have donated an afternoon on their sailboat, a
concert with their bluegrass band, or a week at their sister’s
Park City, UT condo!
- Are you creative? Handmade mosaics, jewelry, artwork,
knitting, etc. make the Silent Auction unique!
- Volunteer! We need lots of parents to
help with TECH TREK before the event.
- Most important, support
your child’s school spirit
through TECH TREK activities as he/she
collects pledges from family, friends and neighbors. Pledge
sheets will come home later this spring. There is a popular
t-shirt design contest and TECH TREK spirit activities—and
coming to TECH TREK as a family is great fun.
Interested in supporting TECH TREK?
Please complete the forms below. Your involvement makes all the difference—THANK
YOU!
Sponsorship
Form
Tech
Trek Silent Auction Form
Tech
Trek Informational Flier
Tech
Trek Brochure
Tech
Trek Student Permission Slip
Tech
Trek Camp Auctions
For more information contact Tech Trek Co-chairs Jennifer
Bolster at (410) 321-4467, email mjbolster@yahoo.com or
Cathi Forbes, (410) 321-0460 email cathiforbes@comcast.net
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