Annual Report 2021-2022

FTEF Annual Report 2021-2022

ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22

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ftef Staff

Welcome Krissy Richard Foundation Coordinator

Amy Shaffer Executive Director Amy sets and measures strategic operational goals; plans, implements and manages the overall long-term business strategy; monitors the day-to-day operations; and oversees fundraising efforts. Julie Gwisdalla Director of Marketing and Communications Julie is responsible for the implementation of the strategic communication plan. She manages, creates, and updates all promotional materials and oversees all social media.

We welcomed Krissy in April 2022. Krissy supports the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives and provides administrative and operational support. Erin Benke Bookkeeper Erin helps keep the FTEF finances in order. She is responsible for recording and maintaining our financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, revenue, invoices, and payments.

FTEF Office Hours Tuesday – Friday 9am-1pm 2504 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

From left to right: , Erin Benke, Amy Shaffer, Julie Gwisdalla and Krissy Richard

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letter from the Chair

Dear Friends of FTEF,

A final piece of the puzzle with the opening of our brand-new Johnson Elementary. A celebration of our 20-year existence with a gala. The return of our annual dance. An all-time record amount given towards teacher grants. What a year it has been for the Fort Thomas Education Foundation (FTEF)! And what a wonderful time to be asked to represent you in meeting the needs of our schools, our world-class administrators, teachers, and students. Since its inception, The Fort Thomas Education Foundation has strived to be the link between the vision of Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) and the community. Our goal is to raise funds to help make the vision of FTIS a reality. As your current Chair, I have the honor of assembling incredibly talented and hard-working people in the community. These volunteers strive to rally our donor community to make our Fort Thomas academic experience second to none! As we plan for the 2022-2023 school year, we are asking everyone to consider “What is your Why?” Why are Fort Thomas public schools important to you? Why is it important to support the innovations being launched from our administration? Why is it important to encourage our students to dream big and know they have the community support to chase those dreams? As you consider the things that are important to you, we hope you will join us in contributing to make these visions become a reality - these things that have always made Fort Thomas public schools excellent. Thank you for all you have done, and are doing, to support our shared mission of enhancing educational excellence of public schools in Fort Thomas!

Sincerely, Dustin Buecker FTEF Chair 2021-2023

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Tradition never graduates We are dedicated to offering our HHS Alumni with opportunities to gather and connect, whether here in Fort Thomas or virtually where you live. Just because we’ve left the Nest doesn’t mean we don’t still share a passion for Highlands and each other. Check out our website and social media pages to stay in touch. Make sure we have your updated information so you can receive our bi-annual Newsletter and get other important updates on what’s happening around the Nest.

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The homecoming tailgate was back after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Guests were treated to sandwiches and the sounds of the HHS marching band as they waited to watch Highlands take on Conner in the Homecoming game. Homecoming tailgate

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Foundation club Foundation Club was pretty much back to normal for the 2021-2022 football season. Membership included reserved parking, private entry to the games, covered viewing and a complimentary pre-game meal which included our inaugural Taste of Fort Thomas theme. We are so thankful for all the families that chose to cheer on the Birds with us last season. Not only do you help raise important money for our schools and students, but we have a good time too.

4th of July

Parade

FTEF volunteers handed out our famous blue Tootsie Rolls, a bookmark, and sunglasses which celebrated our 2021-2022 theme. “ The Future is Bright ”.

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20 th anniversary gala

On October 23 rd the FTEF celebrated its 20 th Anniversary with a Roaring 20’s Gala. 20 th Anniversary Donors and FTEF supporters joined together at the Queen City Club in Cincinnati to celebrate 20 years of enhancing educational excellence. 20 th Anniversary Donors were treated to a VIP reception in the Library Room and performance by the HHS Jazz Band. All guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and dancing with Floyd and the Walkmen.

During the gala, we honored our HHS 2021 Alumnus of the Year, Fred (Fritz) W. Erschell (’48). Also, due to Covid-19, we honored Fred E. Haas (’57) our HHS 2020 Alumnus of the Year.

2021 HHS Alumnus of the Year Fred W. (Fritz) Erschell (’48)

20th Anniversary Sponsors Foundation Sponsor Tom Twehues

Bluebird Sponsor Albach, Wells & Dauer Group Morgan Stanley Dobbling, Muehlenkamp - Erschell Funeral Homes, Inc. Leah and Keith Carlson

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Dance annual

The FTEF Annual Dance was back after 2 years off due to Covid-19. The Bluebirdpalooza was held March 5, 2022 at the Newport Car Barn. Attendees played card games hosted by the Cincinnati Circus, tasted New Riff Distillery Bourbon, and danced to the sounds of Floyd and the Walkmen.

Sponsors Silver Sponsors Auto Temp

Leah and Keith Carlson ENT & Allergy Specialists Executive Transportation PCI Services Nancy Smythe Viox & Viox

Bronze Sponsors Blau Mechanical, Inc CT Consultants Casey and Clem Fennell Vickey Fennell Greater Comfort Heating & Air Habitec Security Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc Amy and Jason Lang Mike McCluskey at UBS Financial Services National Band and Tag Shriver & Company, P.S.C Trent Montessori - Jan & Eric Haas & Kraig Eckstein United Property Group - Leigh & Dan Gorman Blue Sponsors Campbell County YMCA/YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Cecily and Doug Fassler Fort Thomas Coffee Graybach, LLC Becky and Greg Hug J.A. Smith Construction Kelly Twehues LLC Kessling Financial Group Merrill Lynch – Brian Schwalbach Nancy and Drew Meyers Jessica Neal The Plybon Family Sherri Schwartz and Evan Palazzolo Amy and Scott Shaffer Nathaniel Sizemore

Dance Committee

Leah Carlson Megan de Sola Rebecca Hug Jessica Duke Amy Lang Sonya Lichtenstein

Michelle Lindsey Karalee Massie Nancy Meyers Maggie McCluskey Jenny Sand

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year in review

The Nesties The Best of the Nest On April 14, 2022, the FTIS and the FTEF co-hosted the inaugural NESTIES: Best of the Nest event. During this first ever co-hosted event between the two organizations; faculty, staff, parents and community joined together at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall to honor our 2022 Outstanding Teachers of the Year, our inaugural 2022 Outstanding Support Staff of the Year recipients, along with several other teachers being recognized for significant contributions during the academic year. Award Winners

Jean Becker NESTIES 2022 High School Teacher of the Year

Melissa Trimbach

Cindy Graves NESTIES 2022 Elementary School Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Hall NESTIES 2022 Outstanding Support Staff of the Year

Lori Reinhart NESTIES 2022 Outstanding Support Staff of the Year

NESTIES 2022 Middle School Teacher of the Year

Brian McDowell Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Kelly Booth National Board Teacher Certification Jennifer Flynn (JES) Golden Apple Loren Noah Golden Apple Ahren Wagner FCCLA Spirit Of Advising Award Guy Ponzer NKYEC Extraordinary Service

Sponsors

ANNUAL REPORT 2021-22 Gold Sponsor American Fidelity Assurance Company

Silver Sponsors Prestige Auto & Golf Carts Tracy Davis – State Farm Insurance

Teacher grants Thanks to your support, we were able to give a record-setting $120,000 in Teacher Grants to twenty-three teachers last year! Highlands High School Holocaust Suitcases

Journalism Cameras and Lenses Art Room Presentation Technology Bluebird Café TVs Mathematics Learning Devices PTZ Cameras for Gymnasium Choral Commission and Collaboration CNS Lathe Machine Sublimation Printer and Mug Press

Adulting 101 Guest Speaker Highlands Middle School Robots Bocce Ball Sets Johnson Elementary School Spanish Books Author Visit Rock Climbing Wall Outdoor Classroom Sensory Tables Moyer Elementary School Spanish Books Author Visit Magnetic Letters Woodfill Elementary School Spanish Books Author Visit

Bourbon raffle

Our Bourbon Raffle was back for the second year in a row with six great packages to win which helped raise over $35,000!

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year in review

1891 Society – Leave your Legacy through Planned Giving. Planned gifts are vital to the long term sustainability of the FTEF so we can impact educational excellence for future generations. Reasons to Consider Legacy/ Planned Giving: • A meaningful, long-term impact to the Foundation, your school and our community • A powerful way to support Highlands Tradition of Excellence • Anyone can make a planned gift and make an impact. Consider a gift to the 1891 Society. Speak to your attorney, financial planner or call us at 859.815.2004 with questions. 1891 society Consider a gift to the 1891 Society. Speak to your attorney, financial planner or call Amy Shaffer at 859.815.2004 with questions. Annual appeal The Annual Appeal is an important part of our fundraising efforts through the year. It is the only time that we specifically ask you to donate to our schools with nothing but satisfaction that you’re helping continue our tradition of educational excellence in return. Every dollar raised during this campaign is used to fund important resources through our Teacher Grant Program and ongoing capital projects including property acquisition. 2022 Planned Gifts Accounted for $51,667

A 33% increase from last year!

2019/20 2020/21 2021/22

$22,075

$21,735

$29,025

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Endowment ftef The Key to BIG things for the future

Once we fully fund the FTEF Endowment, 100% of every donation will go back to our schools and students giving us the opportunity to give back in BIG ways, like: • Expanded world-language offerings • Additional Career & College Center resources • Curriculum incubator • Teacher sabbaticals to allow for advanced industry training CONSIDER A GIFT TODAY TO HELP US GIVE BACK IN A BIG WAY!

3 reasons to consider investing in the FTEF Endowment Fund: 1. Helps ensure that the FTEF can survive well into the future. 2. Allows for expansion of programs and resources at all five schools. 3. You become a lasting part of the FTEF and the future of our schools. To learn more about the opportunities associated with a gift to the FTEF Endowment Fund, contact us at 859-815-2004.

FTEF Endowment

ftef contribution donor contributions

$22,075

$6,975

dividends

$44,197

unrealized loss ($226,860) fees ($8,443)

beginning balance: $1,177,753

ending balance: $1,068,621

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LIFETIME GIVING CIRCLES

Legacy Circle Holly and Cris Collinsworth The Betty Jo and Fred Haas Family Tom Jones

Peggy and Gregory Neal Joyce and Jack Steinman Tradition Circle Lisa and Rich Boehne Mari and Steve Dauer Bev and Fritz Erschell Jean and Mark Farley Karen and Nick Gates The Haas Family Foundation Beth and Jeff Hudepohl The Noran Family Frances and Charles Riggs

Distinguished Philanthropy Circle $1,000,000 Foundation Circle $500,000 Legacy Circle $250,000 Tradition Circle $100,000 Heritage Circle $50,000 Highlander Circle $25,000 Cornerstone Circle $10,000 Through their generosity and dedication to the FTEF vision, these families advanced to New Lifetime Giving Circles this year:

Patty and Eric Steinman St. Elizabeth Healthcare The Stolle Family Shari and Chuck Thompson Barb and Tom Twehues Susy and Jack Wadsworth Heritage Circle Kay Acker James Apple Charlene and John Bankemper Nancy and Bernie Barre BB&T John Becker, Jr. John Borches Jen, Matthew, Jasper and Gus Daniels Jean and Wesley Dicken Patty and Bill Dobbling The Clem and Gloria Fennell Family Vickey and Clem Fennell

tradition Circle Patty and Eric Steinman

Heritage Circle

HIGHLANDER CIRCLE Kay and Mike Murphy Jill and Phillip Waddell John Becker, Jr. Kroger Lauren and Thomas Meyer OrthoCincy

Virginia Hosea Francis FTIS Employee Giving Deb and Rick Grover

Jan and Eric Haas The Hayes Family Laura and Chuck Hinegardner Toni and Merril Hoge Marcia and David Hosea Kroger Robin and Dirc Lindeman Denny McAtee Memorial Foundation Lauren and Thomas Meyer OrthoCincy The Pendery Family The Henry E. Pogue IV Family Julie and Chris Schaber Kara and Todd Schneider Amy and Scott Shaffer Jeri and J.R. Stull Susan Tarvin The James White and Troy Kramer Family Nancy and Bob Witte

CORNERSTONE CIRCLE

Leah and Keith Carlson Megan and Doug deSola Dobbling, Muehlenkamp & Erschell Jessica and Kevin Duke Nancy and Hank Pogue Tricia and Christopher Powell Auleta and George Schurr

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Cornerstone Circle Anonymous Megan and Mick Abner David Apple, Jr. Beth and Bob Burkart Rita Byrd Carespring Health Management LLC

Highlander Circle Karen and Paul Allen Diane and Jeff Beach

John H. Becker, Sr. Sue and John Bever Pattiann and John Brofft Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky JoAnn and Greg Clarke Barb and Dana Deering Ansley and Rob Depp Marian and Grant Dibert The Patti and Ron Dill Family Cindy Falk The Bette and Bill Fennell Family

Leah and Keith Carlson Vicki and Ron Christian Kim and Sean Collins Denise and Chris Connolly Dayton Foundation Depository Inc Megan and Doug deSola Dobbling, Muehlenkamp & Erschell Funeral Homes Roy Dorsey Betsy and Tim Downard Duke Foundation Jessica and Kevin Duke Nick Ellison

General Mills Foundation Leigh and Dan Gorman Lesley Ann and Steve Gracey

Kim and Rick Halbauer Patti and Larry Hatfield The Patricia and Hugh Head Family Rachael and Dane Heithaus Laura and Rob Herfel HHS Alumni Association Amy and Tom Hills Christie and Todd Hosea Ann and Rich King Clara Mae and Robert Leake The Marnell Family The McCafferty Family Betty and Doug McSwain Ann and Frank Meyer Stephen M. Meyers Evelyn Moebus Sally and Mike Muehlenkamp Alison and Brian Murphy

Henrietta and Bob Evans, Jr. Patty and Tom Fernandez Kay and Kurt Freyberger Laura and Joe Grimme The Gunn Family Megan and Charles Herfel Gary Herfel Terri and Dave Hill

Reid Johnson Ross Johnson Edith and Evan Jones Alan and Susan Thomas Kirby KLH Engineering, PSC Sylvia and Jim Liles Candy and Steve Meyers Morel Construction Company Inc. Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley Charitable Spending Program Betty Pogue Nancy and Hank Pogue Tricia and Christopher Powell Jenny and Dick Rice Richardson & Associates, LLC

Kay and Mike Murphy Kathy and Dennis Neal Laurie and Tom Osterhus Mary and Roger Peterman Mary and Rick Rafferty Mimi and Peter Rayner Phyllis and Homer Rice

Hope and Scott Rowland Jennie and Jeff Schlosser Becky and Tim Schneider Auleta and George Schurr

Vicki and David Rider Becky and Keith Riggs Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, LLC Barb and Jim Rowland Patti and Dave Schoepf Alison and Brian Schwalbach Steinhauser, Inc Polly and Robert Steinhauser

Susan and Phil Sousa Toni and Rob Sparks The Sparks and Muehlenkamp Family Karen and Mark Stephens Andrea and Darin Surrey Shannon and Hunter Thomas US Bank Kristan and Kevin Vennefron Tonya and John WeyerUS Bank Kristan and Kevin Vennefron Tonya and John Weyer

Sarah and Steve Steinman Marta and Greg Stephens Michelle and Hans Tinkler Jamee Wadsworth Todd Linda and Bill Waddell Jillian and Phillip Waddell Faye and Brad Wendel Lori and Hal Wendling John Williamson

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ANNUAL DONORS

ANNUAL DONORS $50,000 to $99,999 John Becker, Jr. $25,000 to $49,999 July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

$1,000 to $4,999 cont’d Abby and Mike Grimme Dawn and Kevin Groneck Rick Grover Debra and David Hausrath John Hays Lynn and Jeff Hicks Laura and Chuck Hinegardner Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Suzanne and Jeff Janosick Jeri Stull Orthodontics Hallie and Scott Johncox Sara Jones Alyshia and Brett Kendon Michelle Knight

Kay and Mike Murphy Becky and Keith Riggs Patty and Eric Steinman Tom Twehues Jill and Phillip Waddell $10,000 to $24,999 Leah and Keith Carlson Dobbling, Muehlenkamp & Erschell OrthoCincy Tricia and Christopher Powell Charles Riggs St. Elizabeth Healthcare Polly Steinhauser

Terri and Troy Kramer Amy and Jason Lang Melissa and Daniel Lickert

Mary and Jeff Litmer Laura and Tom Lorenz Ann and Frank Meyer Candy and Steve Meyers PCI Services Mary and Roger Peterman Nancy and Hank Pogue Prestige Auto Body & Golf Cars LLC Loretta and Kevin Race Mary and Rick Rafferty Jenny and Dick Rice Robert D. Johnson School PTO Barb and Jim Rowland Ruth Moyer PTO Sara and Chris Ryan Auleta and George Schurr Alison and Brian Schwalbach Amy and Scott Shaffer Tonya and David Shuley Robin and Tim Slater Gardner Slone Judy and Frank Sower Karen and Mark Stephens Michelle Tinkler Tracy Davis Insurance Agency Kelly and Frank Twehues Kristan and Kevin Vennefron Liz and Bradley Younger $500 to $999 Diana and Jack Addams Adesh Agnihotri Jane and David Apple, Jr. Laura and Scott Arentsen Chrissy and Burke Barlow Gordon Baskett Dianne and Daniel Beineke Blau Mechanical Inc.

Linda and Bill Waddell $5,000 to $9,999 Susan and Jack Buecker Kroger Lauren and Thomas Meyer

Stephen M. Meyers Patty and Dan Shick

$1,000 to $4,999 Megan and Mick Abner Karen and Paul Allen American Fidelity Assurance Company Auto Temp Charlene and John Bankemper Diane and Jeff Beach Dustin Buecker Kori and Chris Cavacini Holly and Cris Collinsworth Megan and Doug deSola Ansley and Rob Depp Cora and Ron Dill Jennifer Doering and Joe Schirmer Roy Dorsey Kimberly and Michael Rohmiller

Jessica and Kevin Duke Molly and Andrew Ellison Jessica and Anthony England Bev Erschell Andrew Evans Stephanie and Joe Ewald Executive Transportation Lauren and Ben Fotsch Kerrie Freudenberg

Karen and Nick Gates Katie and Eric Glaser Kym and Randy Grillot

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$500 to $999 cont'd Kelly and Myles Booth Mica and Tyler Browning Elizabeth and Robert Burkart Dr. Jeffrey Burns Rita Byrd Bradie and Dan Courtade CT Consultants, Inc. Jennifer and Frank Davidson Katie and Brad Deegan Timothy DeLaat Judith and Jerome Dierig Kristin and Jay Dierig Jessica and James Donelan Lisa and Tom Duckworth Michelle and Andy Eckerle Molly Fassler E.B. and Tim Feldbruegge Leigh and Dan Gorman Lesley Ann and Steve Gracey Megan Grainger Nicole and Shawn Green Kelly and Jim Greene Peter Gruenwald Betty Jo and Fred Haas Katie and Lan Haas Barb and Dan Heck Megan and Charles Herfel Highlands Middle School PTO Terri and Dave Hill Anissa and Neil Hollingsworth Marcia and David Hosea Johnson Investment Counsel Inc Reid Johnson

$500 to $999 cont'd Peggy and David Steele Jen and Pete Subach Ashley Turner UBS Matching Gifts Program Nicole and Chris Utz Trinity and Jeff Walsh Beth and John Williams Ashley and Nicholas Winburn Woodfill Elementary PTO Jennifer and Adolph Zell $100 to $499 Patricia and David Agard Jo and Ken Alexander Alexandria Funeral Home, Inc. Amazon Smile Elizabeth and Matt Arend

Kirsten and Tim Auch Mary and Ralph Aust

Todd and Maureen Barker Ashley and Brandon Barlow Dorise and Don Barth DeeDee and Roger Bean Annie Bennett Theresa and Stephen Beuttel Barb and Tom Biltz Allison and Bob Borchardt Carol Bredemeyer Dapper and Hatridge Families Rita and Bill Burkart Kristen and Michael Clarke Kim and Craig Cleveland Robert Cofield Susan and Bob Compton Ruthanne and Patrick Conley Heather and Patrick Conway Grant Craig Tom Crawford Jeanne Custis Janice and William Doan

Debbie and Tom Keefe Carol and Palmer Kisker Lori and Tyler Lang

Ann and Kevin Listerman Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr. Maggie and Mike McCluskey Kim and Jeff McMahon Trent Montessori Moyer Elementary School Heather and Saleel Muzumdar Northern Kentucky Inclusive Students Natalie and Kevin Orme William Phelps Ann Reber

Bill Dobbling Sandy Dorsey

Lori and Brian Duncan Diane and John Ellison Sara and John Ellison Sandy and Bill Engel Judy and Peter Erschell Jean and Mark Farley Doug Fassler Vickey Fennell Laurel and Gerry Fitzgerald Nancy and George Frakes Tom Frickman Tina Fritsche

Kirby and Robert Ross Bonnie and Mike Roth Lynn and Dennis Schaber Joseph Schirmer Shriver & Company, P.S.C. Nancy Smythe Angela and David Sower

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ANNUAL DONORS

July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

$100 to $499 cont'd. Sara and Aaron Fromm Willilam Gainer Mary Beth and Ken Ganote Casey and John Gesenhues, Jr. Lorraine Giglia Kerry Gorman Linda and Jim Gracey MaryAnn Lupinacci and Keith Grass Denise and Ken Grause

$100 to $499 cont'd. Paula and Chris Manning Katie and Matthew Mason Nancy and Don McEntire

Diana McIntosh Whitney McKay Stephen McMurray

Caroline and Kurt Meier Nancy and Drew Meyers Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Homes, Inc. Kris and Bruce Mirrielees Stephen Monteiro Campbell County YMCA/YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Sally and Mike Muehlenkamp Alison and Brian Murphy Jessica Neal

Catherine and Tom Graves Stephanie and John Griffith

Sue and Mark Grimme Viki and Greg Grimme

Lara and Mark Guttadaro Julie and David Gwisdalla Barb and Joe Haas Habitec Security, Inc. Jeralyn and Willard Hahn Kim and Rick Halbauer Pamela Hall Lisa Hasson and Brian Robertson Nathan Hausrath Beth and Dan Healy Robert Heinze Mari and John Hengelbrok

Mary Beth and David Newman Andrew O'Dell and Mark Reinsch Chasity Ogle Cathy and Pete Owsley Jill and Bill Pease Rick Pendery Jane and Barry Petracco Christine Pierre Haverkamp The Henry E. Pogue IV Family Cynthia and Doug Pompilio Catie and Andy Raaker Holly Rauckhorst Mimi and Peter Rayner Jaime and Bert Richey Julie and Brian Robinson Pamela and David Robinson Marlene and Edwin Robinson Ronald Rosel Cindy and Pat Roth Julie and Chris Schaber Trevor and Trisha Schroeder

HHS Class of 1960 HHS Class of 2017 Robert Hicks Jan and Tom Hill Amy and Tom Hills

Carolyn and Ken Honchell Christie and Todd Hosea Cathy Howard Becky and Greg Hug Jen and Matt Hyden The Wallace Family Karen Kampschmidt Patricia Kelly Carol and Michael Kessling Mary and Matt Kinsella Stacy and Matt Koenig Jessica Kremer

Sherri Schwartz James T. Seibert

Jeanette and Ron Seibert Beverly and Keith Sellers Aimee and Collin Shadwell Heather Sherwood

Molly and Joey Kueffner Julie and Chris Kuhnhein Dawn and Jeff Laber Stephanie and Carlos Lacourt Natalie and Ben Lanning Sassy Lasses Kathy and Bud Leftin Katie Leftin Sarah and Neil Leyshock Sonya Lichtenstein and Corey Plybon Linda and Tom Lloyd Katherine Logan

Ingrid and Bryan Shick Marie and Ken Shields Cynthia and Jim Sims Nathan Sizemore and Company Cynthia and Greg Sizemore Fort Thomas Coffee J.A. Smith Construction Barb Smith Candace Smith Anne Snider Jill and A.J. Spears

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$100 to $499 cont'd. Carol and Daniel J. Steffen Bev and Jim Stegman Nicki and Nick Sternberg Sandi and Lyle Stiles

Up to $100 cont'd Janice and Tom Bogner Jillian Booth Anne and Carl Bouldin Jess and Scott Bouldin Nicholas Breslin Sally and Jay Brewer Debbi and Jerry Broering Judi and Tom Broering Tracy and Mark Browe Mary Jo and Arthur Bryson Cristy Buchanan Mary Bunning Rachel Burnett Cathy and John Burt Michelle Caldwell Elise and Anthony Carter Jean Caudill

Donna and Larry Stinson Penny and Jon Stratton Sarah Strauss and Michael Delaney Graybach, LLC Stuart Suggs Chad Summers Sandra and Ronald Taylor The David J. Joseph Company The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Shannon and Hunter Thomas Mark Thurnauer

Jennifer and Raph Tincher Anita and Timothy Tracy Jennifer Trowbridge Diane and Bill Turner Wanda and Gene Turner Richard Velkley Linda and Bill Viox Cornelia Erschell Waddell Jim Wade Barbara and Bill Wagner Louise and Berz Wagner Mary and David Wagner Molly and Berz Wagner Sandra and Brad Wagner Janine and Roger Walz Barbara Watts Carol and Lee Weinel Lelia and Alex Wendel Lori and Hal Wendling Sue and Jim Wilmer Kris and Gordon Wilshire Tong Yu Up to $100

Luci Cecil Mike Code

Elizabeth Cooley Melanie Costello Toni Daniels John Darnell Bonnie Davies Judie Davis

Lindsay and Derek Dillon Betsy and Tim Downard Mary and Cam Draper Lexie Dressman Janine Elam Mary and Fred Espenscheid Michelle Fair Bill Fennell, Jr. Rosemary and Robert Fischer Arlene Fishman Jamee and Steve Flaherty Wanda and Don Flory

Jennifer Flynn Marsha Freije

Brian Alessandro Dianne Alexander

Kay and Kurt Freyberger Kristin and Mark Gaskins John Graham Joyce and Stanley Grau Stephanie Graves Gloria Gray Greater Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Andrea and Andrew Greely Emily and Brandon Haffey Mandy and Joe Haigis

Joanne and Bob Arnzen Shonna and Jeremy Back Carrie and Jeremy Baioni Allison Ballinger Kristen and Christopher Banocy Lois Basham Candy and Alexis Begnoche Betsy and Rob Beimesche Erin and Todd Benke Theresa and Jeff Bergmann

Bev and Ed Harber Rochelle Harkness Aimee and David Harms

Lois and Paul Bergmann Emily and Bob Berning Sue and John Bever

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ANNUAL DONORS

July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

Up to $100 cont'd Jason Harnish Laurie Hartig Ruth Styles-Hawk and Roland "Greg" Hawk Patricia and Roy Heck Angela and Kevin Hedenberg Jodi Henry Rochelle Hensley Gary Herfel Monica and Andy Hess HHS Class of 1958 Dawn and Mike Hils Julie and Jeff Hinkel Caryl Yzenbaard and Timothy Hoberg Mary Hoffman Sue and Don Hoffmann Kelsey Hogberg

Up to $100 cont'd Kathy and Bob Nestheide Traci and Matthew Nestheide Anne Oehler Sue and Cliff Perkins, Jr. Stephanie Perkins Joyce and Harmon Person Lauren and Colin Peterson Brooke Phillips Jane and Blair Pohlman Frances Pollard Emily and Bart Porter Mary and David Pratt Katrina and Tom Purcell Jim Raaker Sally and Kenny Race Charlene Rasche Kristina Raybourne Julie and Douglas Reckley Judy Redden Krissy and Matthew Richard Laura Rittinger Donna Rizzo Kristi Rohlfer Judy and Tom Rohrer Michael Rossini Jonathan Rossow Barbara Runge Stacey and Jeff Sackenheim Jenny and Brian Sand Jennie and Jeff Schlosser Rose and Louis Schlosser Julie Schmitz Vera Schneider Laura and Ryan Schnitzler Blanche and Richard Schuh Susie and Matthew Schuh Cathy Schulz Tamara and Greg Schweitzer Mary and Timothy Seaman Jen Sheehan Gena and Kenney Shields Sandy and Ed Showell Dominic Simmins Lori Simpson Gay and James Smith Dolores and Stan Spritzky St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Auxiliary Brenda and Sterling Staggs Matthew Summers

Kelli and Joshua Holben Kelly and Steven Horner Laura and William Houck Katherine Huber Karla Huey Bob Huheey Renee Hurrelbrink-Arndt Jim Black and Sons Rick Kammerer and Tim Cagle Diane and Tim Keeler Mary Lynne and Michael Kehoe Amberly Kincaid Heather and Anthony Koester Rebecca Kolb Emily and Bernie Kreyling Sandy Kuhnhein Kim and Tom Lampe JoAnn and Ken Lehkamp Michelle Lindsey Susan and Ed Lowry Barbara Manyet Juli Martin Maria Martinez Kate Marx Maggie and Michael Mason Marietta and Mark Mason Diana and Kenny McGhee Chris McGuire Stephanie McNay

Susan and Dean Meiszer Sherrie and Doug Merkle

Brant Merkt Matt Meyer Eileen Middendorf Katie and Collier Mills Brenda Morgan and Eric Green Ginny Neff

Heidi and Gary Tameris Dianne and Alan Thomas Karin Thomas

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Up to $100 cont'd Kathy and Bill Tipton Carmen Trotta Ellen Turner Alyssa Vanderpool Janis Wagner Patricia Wagner Joyce and Mike Walters Cresta Wilkens Carolyn and Rick Witte Dolores Wolfzorn Dianne and Steve Yelton Liz and Adam Zaebst Mary and Anthony Zechella Judy and Don Zehner

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TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL GIFTS

July 1, 2021 – August 15, 2022

In memory of Lois Basham cont'd. Lauren and Thomas Meyer Mary Beth and David Newman Jill and Bill Pease

Tribute Gifts In honor of Mrs. Kelly Booth, a great history teacher Dominic Simmins In honor of Patrick & Ruthanne Conley's children and grandchildren Ruthanne and Patrick Conley In honor of Karma and John Cunningham Vicki Theiss In honor of Kris Donnelly Heather Sherwood In honor of Stephanie Griffith Wanda and Don Flory In honor of retired Johnson Elementary teachers and staff Judith and Jerome Dierig In honor of Lauren Peterson Diane and Bill Turner In honor of Jake, Andrew, Ben Seibert Jeanette and Ron Seibert In honor of Bryan and Ingrid Shick Patty and Dan Shick In honor of Harper Taras Robin and Tim Slater memorial Gifts In memory of Mary Abbott

Bonnie and Mike Roth Amy and Scott Shaffer Marie and Ken Shields

Dolores and Stan Spritzky St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Auxiliary Shannon and Hunter Thomas Janine and Roger Walz In memory of Paul Basham Marie and Ken Shields In memory of Melissa Baskett Gordon Baskett In memory of Donald Bauer Kathy and Bill Tipton In memory of Tom Bechert Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Bruce Bernhard Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Beverly Mae Lukens Bickel Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr. In memory of Douglas Bickel Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr. In memory of James Cloud Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Dorothy Ashford Davies, Class of 1943 Todd and Maureen Barker In memory of Tom Dee HHS Class of 1960 Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Bob Diemar HHS Class of 1960 In memory of Terry Downard Cindy and Pat Roth In memory of Betty Jane Lukens Drake Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr. In memory of Janice Due Rosemary and Robert Fischer In memory of Tonya Eide Jaime and Bert Richey

Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of John F. Addams Mary Ellen Addams

In memory of Lois Basham Charlene and John Bankemper Cathy and John Burt Holly and Cris Collinsworth Jeralyn and Willard Hahn

Terri and Dave Hill Amy and Tom Hills Dawn and Mike Hils

Sue and Don Hoffmann Laura and William Houck Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Ann and Frank Meyer

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In memory of Fred "Fritz" Erschell, Jr. cont'd. Marlene and Edwin Robinson Bonnie and Mike Roth Cindy and Pat Roth Barbara Runge Julie and Chris Schaber Jennie and Jeff Schlosser Blanche and Richard Schuh Susie and Matt Schuh Cathy Schulz Alison and Brian Schwalbach Mary and Timothy Seaman Amy and Scott Shaffer Marie and Ken Shields Sandy and Ed Showell Gay and James Smith Dolores and Stan Spritzky Bev and Jim Stegman Patty and Eric Steinman Heidi and Gary Tameris Shannon and Hunter Thomas Carmen Trotta Cornelia Erschell Waddell

memorial Gifts In memory of Fred "Fritz" Erschell, Jr. Alexandria Funeral Home, Inc. Karen and Paul Allen Jane and David Apple, Jr. Charlene and John Bankemper Theresa and Stephen Beuttel Sue and John Bever Barb and Tom Biltz Mary Jo and Arthur Bryson Mary Bunning Cathy and John Burt Rick Kammerer and Tim Cagle Holly and Cris Collinsworth Jeanne Custis Toni Daniels Megan and Doug deSola Cora and Ron Dill Bill Dobbling Judy and Peter Erschell Jean and Mark Farley Bill Fennell, Jr. Rosemary and Robert Fischer Arlene Fishman Laurel and Gerry Fitzgerald Tom Frickman MaryAnn Lupinacci and Keith Grass Denise and Ken Grause Greater Cincinnati Foundation Abigail and Michael Grimme

Jill and Phillip Waddell Linda and Bill Waddell The Wallace Family Lori and Hal Wendling Jim and Sue Wilmer Kris and Gordon Wilshire Caryl Yzenbaard and Timothy Hoberg In memory of Janet Fassler Cindy and Pat Roth In memory of Gloria Fennell Charlene and John Bankemper Lois Basham Holly and Cris Collinsworth Bill Dobbling Jean and Mark Farley Mari and John Hengelbrok Carolyn and Ken Honchell Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Terri and Troy Kramer Kathy and Bud Leftin Kathy and Bob Nestheide Mary Beth and David Newman Barbara Runge Amy and Scott Shaffer Anita and Timothy Tracy Lori and Hal Wendling In memory of Mark Finfrock Kelly and Jim Greene Patricia and Roy Heck HHS Class of 2017 The David J. Joseph Company Terri and Troy Kramer

Mark and Sue Grimme Betty Jo and Fred Haas HHS Class of 1960 Terri and Dave Hill Amy and Tom Hills Carolyn and Ken Honchell Beth and Jeff Hudepohl

Kim and Tom Lampe Linda and Tom Lloyd

Maggie and Michael Mason Nancy and Don McEntire Susan and Dean Meiszer Ann and Frank Meyer Lauren and Thomas Meyer Eileen Middendorf Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Homes, Inc. Sally and Mike Muehlenkamp Alison and Brian Murphy Ginny Neff Mary Beth and David Newman Joyce and Harmon Person Jane and Barry Petracco

Nancy and Hank Pogue Sally and Kenny Race Jenny and Dick Rice Judy and Tom Rohrer

Sherrie and Doug Merkle Lauren and Thomas Meyer

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TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL GIFTS

July 1, 2021 – August 15, 2022 memorial Gifts In memory of Mark Finfrock cont. Matt Meyer Mary Beth and David Newman Mary and David Pratt Sally and Kenny Race Jaime and Bert Richey In memory of George Fowler Linda and Jim Gracey Marie and Ken Shields In memory of Betty Gerrein Marie and Ken Shields In memory of Fred Giglia Dianne Alexander Jo and Ken Alexander Joanne and Bob Arnzen Charlene and John Bankemper Ashley and Brandon Barlow

In memory of Fred Giglia cont'd, Bonnie and Mike Roth Cindy and Pat Roth Rose and Louis Schlosser Trisha Schroeder Amy and Scott Shaffer Marie and Ken Shields Judy and Frank Sower Brenda and Sterling Staggs Janine and Roger Walz Carolyn and Rick Witte In memory of Lucy Greene Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Jack Greer Marsha Freije Marietta and Mark Mason In memory of Lila and Jack Greer Gloria Gray Amy and Tom Hills Frances Pollard In memory of William Harmon Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Kenny Hodges HHS Class of 1958 In memory of Ross Johnson Reid Johnson In memory of Sharon Johnson HHS Class of 1960 In memory of Paul Kiel Grant Craig HHS Class of 1960 Jan and Tom Hill In memory of Gayle Kiser Nancy and Don McEntire Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Roger Kyle Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Ross Long Rita Byrd In memory of Clifford Ludwig Catherine and Tom Graves In memory of Edna Luerck Lauren and Thomas Meyer Bonnie and Mike Roth In memory of Gay M. Lukens Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr.

Annie Bennett Jeff Bergmann

Lois and Paul Bergmann Anne and Carl Bouldin Jess and Scott Bouldin Debbi and Jerry Broering Judi and Tom Broering Dr. Jeffrey Burns Jean Caudill Holly and Cris Collinsworth Heather and Patrick Conway Grant Craig Sandy Dorsey Cam and Mary Draper Mary and Fred Espenscheid Lorraine Giglia Linda and Jim Gracey Joyce and Stanley Grau Barb and Joe Haas Jodi Henry Megan and Charles Herfel Terri and Dave Hill Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Mary Lynne and Michael Kehoe

Linda and Tom Lloyd Susan and Ed Lowry Barbara Manyet Maria Martinez Caroline and Kurt Meier Ann and Frank Meyer

Lauren and Thomas Meyer Candy and Steve Meyers Stephen Monteiro Sally and Mike Muehlenkamp Kathy and Bob Nestheide Nancy and Hank Pogue David and Pamela Robinson Marlene and Edwin Robinson

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In memory of Cindy Shaw Grant Craig Viki and Greg Grimme Kris and Bruce Mirrielees Nancy and Hank Pogue Amy and Scott Shaffer In memory of Gloria Sisk Luci Cecil In memory of Gary Staggs Diana and Kenny McGhee In memory of Lois Staton Marie and Ken Shields In memory of Jack Steinman Charlene and John Bankemper Holly and Cris Collinsworth Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Nancy and Don McEntire Lauren and Thomas Meyer The Henry E. Pogue IV Family Amy and Scott Shaffer In memory of Nancy S. Trout Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Berz C. Wagner Kristen and Michael Clarke Cynthia and Jim Sims Barbara and Bill Wagner Janis Wagner Louise and Berz Wagner Mary and David Wagner Molly and Berz Wagner Patricia Wagner Sandra and Brad Wagner In memory of Sally Walters Megan and Mick Abner Jo and Ken Alexander Karen and Paul Allen Joanne and Bob Arnzen Charlene and John Bankemper Ashley and Brandon Barlow Emily and Bob Berning Janice and Tom Bogner Luci Cecil Holly and Cris Collinsworth Melanie Costello Grant Craig Dapper and Hatridge Families Judie Davis Nancy and George Frakes Linda and Jim Gracey Abigail and Michael Grimme Ruth Styles-Hawk and Roland "Greg" Hawk

memorial Gifts In memory of Harry Lee Lukens Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr. In memory of Lee McMahon Kim and Jeff McMahon In memory of J. Mitchell Miller Barbara Watts In memory of Jean Miller Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of Nancy Miller Linda and Jim Gracey In memory of John "Jack" Minsterman Jean and Mark Farley In memory of Patsy Murphy Lauren and Thomas Meyer In memory of JoAnn New Kathy and Bud Leftin Marie and Ken Shields In memory of Sebastian Paul Passafiume, Sr. Viki and Greg Grimme In memory of Anita Race Kay and Kurt Freyberger Lauren and Thomas Meyer Amy and Scott Shaffer In memory of Audrey Lukens Reinhart Ann and Luke Lukens, Jr. In memory of Robert Reynolds Grant Craig In memory of Larry Richey The HHS Boys Golf Team The HHS Girls Basketball Team In memory of John "J.T." Robinson Rita Byrd In memory of Dave Roller Mary Beth and David Newman In memory of Bill Schlarman Rita and Bill Burkart Holly and Cris Collinsworth Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Terri and Troy Kramer Lauren and Thomas Meyer Pamela and David Robinson Alison and Brian Schwalbach Marie and Ken Shields In memory of John Schlarman Nancy and George Frakes

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TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL GIFTS

memorial Gifts In memory of Sally Walters cont. Megan and Charles Herfel Jan and Tom Hill Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Natalie and Ben Lanning Kathy and Bud Leftin July 1, 2021 – August 15, 2022

In memory of Sally Walters cont. Cindy and Pat Roth Sassy Lasses James T. Seibert

Amy and Scott Shaffer Marie and Ken Shields Sandy and Ed Showell Patricia Summe Shannon and Hunter Thomas Joyce and Mike Walters Janine and Roger Walz Liz and Bradley Younger Judy and Don Zehner In memory of Jim Weyer Jean and Mark Farley Lauren and Thomas Meyer Marie and Ken Shields

Nancy and Don McEntire Lauren and Thomas Meyer Sally and Mike Muehlenkamp Andrew O'Dell and Mark Reinsch Mary and Roger Peterman Nancy and Hank Pogue Holly Rauckhorst Judy Redden Jonathan Rossow Bonnie and Mike Roth

Contributions tribute & memorial

A donation in someone’s name to FTEF is a unique way to honor an extraordinary person who has touched your life. An acknowledgement of your gift will be mailed to the family of the honoree and will also be listed in the annual report. To learn more about donations, visit FTEF.org/memorial-contribution

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Members the blue feather society Four years ago, we introduced The Blue Feather Society, an annual membership program to help support our mission of enhancing educational excellence. The Blue Feather Society has grown 300% since our inception. (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021)

We welcome our 2021 Blue Feather members

Founding Member

Returning Member

Amy and Jason Lang Melissa and Daniel Lickert Mary and Jeff Litmer Laura and Tom Lorenz, Maggie and Mike McCluskey Kim and Jeff McMahon Ann and Frank Meyer Lauren and Thomas Meyer Candy and Steve Meyers Rose and Christian Naberhaus Mary and Roger Peterman Nancy and Hank Pogue Mary and Rick Rafferty Mimi and Peter Rayner Jenny and Richard Rice Martha and Allan Riggs Kimberly & Michael Rohmiller Hope and Scott Rowland James and Barbara Rowland Kirby and Bob Ross Sara Ryan Julie and Chris Schaber Auleta and George Schurr Alison and Brian Schwalbach

Megan and Mick Abner David Apple John Becker, Jr. John and Pattiann Brofft Dustin Buecker Kori and Chris Cavacini

Holly and Cris Collinsworth Frank and Jennifer Davidson Ansley and Rob Depp Megan and Doug deSola Ron Dill Jennifer Doering and Joe Schirmer Jessica and James Donelan

Tish and Roy Dorsey Lauren and Ben Duerk Jessica and Kevin Duke Stephanie and Joseph Ewald Henrietta Evans, Jr. Clem and Casey Fennell

Gloria Fennell Vickey Fennell

Karen and Nick Gates Katie and Eric Glaser Dan Gorman Kym and Randy Grillot Michael and Abigail Grimme Dawn and Kevin Groneck Deb and Rick Grover Betty Jo and Fred Haas Tara and Scott Halpin Debra and David Hausrath Chuck and Megan Herfel Monica and Andy Hess Amy and Tom Hills Laura and Chuck Hinegardner Brooke and Nathan Holbrook Beth and Jeff Hudepohl Becky and Greg Hug Suzanne and Jeff Janosick Hallie and Scott Johncox Sara and Matt Jones Alyshia and Brett Kendon Michelle M. Knight

Wende and Steve Seidl Amy and Scott Shaffer Patty and Dan Shick

Stephie and Matt Sieverding Colleen and Andrew Simpson

Robin and Tim Slater Susan and Phil Sousa

Joyce and Jack Steinman Karen and Mark Stephens Jeri Stull Shannon and Hunter Thomas Jack Thornberry Michelle Tinkler Tom Twehues Bill and Linda Waddell Kristan and Kevin Vennefron Liz and Bradley Younger

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Financial Report 2021-2022 fundraising

Events Contributions Capital Sponsorship Investment Income

$173,832 $289,741 $74,000 $53,350 ($200,810)

Total

$390,113

expenses

Staff & Operating Fundraising Events

$172,083 $85,718

Total

$257,801

grants to schools

Grants to Schools

$121,634

Johnson Elementary Construction

$609,196

Property Acquisition

$354,742

Total Grants in Action

$1,085,572

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FTEF Board of Directors

Top Row (left to right) : Phil Scherrer, Lesley-Ann Gracey, Kevin Duke, Brian Schwalbach, Frank Twehues, Shannon Thomas Middle Row (left to right) : Kevin Vennefron, Jessica Duke, Michelle Knight, Chanda Calentine, Dustin Buecker, Frank Meyer, Kristen Banocy Front Row (left to right) : Tom Meyer, Amy Hills, Amy Lang, Becky Hug, Megan de Sola, Liz Younger Not Pictured: Megan Abner, Ron Dill, Joe Ewald, Dan Gorman, Maggie McCluskey

Adam and Hilary Blau Tabitha Brennenstuhl “Burning Chair” Photography Zeal40: The Creative Agency Larger Than Life MARKETING support

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