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HOLMDEL FOUNDATION FOR
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (HFEE) FOCUSES FUNDRAISING ON
ENHANCEMENTS TO DISTRICT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Holmdel’s commitment to the arts just received a significant
boost by the HFEE’s vote to focus its fundraising efforts this
year on the purchase of stage lights for the Holmdel High School
Performing Arts Center (PAC). This decision follows a vote by
the HFEE last year to donate a sound system for the PAC.
The PAC, which is home to choral and band performances, theatre
productions, award nights, induction ceremonies and various
other District wide events, was in need of technology upgrades
which began last June. With major renovations underway, the HFEE
generously donated a digital sound system to the PAC thereby
seizing an opportunity to make critical enhancements to the
District’s Visual and Performing Arts Program at the perfect
time. The new sound system is all-digital and operated remotely
allowing not only enhanced performances but the opportunity for
students who run the system to learn to use modern theatrical
technology.
As a follow up to last year’s donation and in partnership with
the District which installed state-of-the-art dimmer, control
cabinets and lighting boards behind the stage as part of its
renovation, this year the HFEE has committed to focus its fund
raising efforts on donating stage lighting to the PAC.
The PAC is used by both Satz and High School students regularly
as well as District students affiliated with private
organizations such as dance and theatre companies who pay to use
the venue. A recent study which found a real link between strong
arts programs and higher achievement helped the HFEE to make the
decision to continue its financial commitment to the PAC for
2012-2013. This lighting system will not only enhance the
appearance of stage productions but will also, like the newly
installed sounds system, provide a previously unavailable
learning opportunity for any student looking to pursue a career
in stage production.
The margin of excellence at Holmdel District Schools is becoming
increasingly more difficult to maintain due to state mandated
budget caps and reduced state aid. The Arts, more than any other
area of the curriculum, have been impacted by budget restraints.
We ask you to take this opportunity to help the HFEE’s efforts
in creating a District-wide state of the art PAC. This venue
will eventually be used by all District students and these
improvements will enhance all of our children’s educational
experience.
We have a variety of ways that you can become a part of this
wonderful effort:
ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
Please make a tax-deductible contribution to the HFEE at a level
you deem appropriate and have your name added to our annual
“Honor Roll”. Information on how to donate to our annual giving
campaign can be found on
www.hfee.org.
TD BANK AFFINITY PROGRAM
You can now support HFEE just by being a TD Bank customer. If
you currently have an account at TD Bank, please contact the TD
Bank Branch on Laurel Avenue in Holmdel and let them know you
want to be listed as an HFEE Supporter. There is absolutely no
cost to you and the HFEE does not receive any confidential
information. At the end of the year, TD Bank will make a
donation to the HFEE based on our list of supporters.
GIFT CARD PROGRAM
The Gift Card Program allows you to buy gift cards from over 600
retailers at face value while also making a contribution to the
HFEE. With the holidays right around the corner, and the fact
that gift cards are perfect for everyone, this is a wonderful
opportunity to get your shopping done while supporting the
Foundation’s efforts. For more information and a list of
retailers, go on
WWW.HFEE.ORG.
The HFEE is thrilled to be involved in this current project
which enhances the performing arts programs in our schools. We
are so appreciative of our donors, past and present, whose
generosity has helped us reach our goal to bring educational
excellence to each and every school in the District.
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