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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Residents share time and talents

Leave it to Terrell to pull off such a spectacular event as the Terrell ISO Excellence Foundation Founding Donors Dinner that I was fortunate enough to attend earlier this week. It truly was amazing to witness such a well-organized affair, especially after knowing that it was only a year in the making. Of course, it would not have been possible without all the sacrifices of money, time and talents so many volunteers gave in the effort of working toward the goal of building the best school district around.

Foundation organizers should be credited for producing such a profitable and energetic start in such a short time.

With a hefty initial goal of $150,000, Thursday's fundraiser edged them much closer than many anticipated with donation's exceeding $211,000 by night's end - truly a remarkable feat in today's economy.

ln spite of today's economic times, it will not be surprising to me if the generosity of Terrell residents will become evident once again and that the foundation will be successful in not only meeting but exceeding that goal.

Robert Hulsey, who heads up the new non-profit organization, was quick to recognize the behind-the-scenes work of his fellow foundation members such as Sarah Kegerreis. Tori. Lucas, Bonnie McGinty and Dana Skelton.

A job well done to Amy Sanders and Kristi Self who led the team of decorators who transformed the Furlough Middle school cafeteria into an elegant setting for the foundation's Founding Donors Dinner. Mike Cronin reportedly played an integral part, taking directions from the dynamic duo and helping to create elegant centerpieces by filling up countless jugs of water to put in vases for the floating candles.

Among the locals attending the gala were David and Joyce Lewis, (a teacher), Mayor Hal Richards and his wife Christi, another teacher and Judge Mike and Elise Chitty (another former teacher).

Also, a big round of applause to Terrell High School junior Max Valenzuela who gave an inspiring message about the benefits of the foundation to future TISD students. Max, if you decide to abandon your health care career, I think you might do well to pursue a career in public speaking.

Also a big thank you to Linda Patton of the Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation who provided insight and words of encouragement to Foundation members and promised to check in on their progress.

And, last, but not least a bravo to all the THS alumni who are involved in the foundation and have already made us so proud.

Announcing the creation of Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation.

September 28, 2008

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	To encourage excellence in education by promoting and funding effective programs and ideas in the Terrell Independent School District.