Marian Catholic Phone-a-thon
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You are the Legacy - You are the Promise!
At the end of January, over 200 parent and student volunteers gathered in the MCHS Library to call alumni, current parents, and alumni parents, raising $64,000 in pledges. The popular Marian Fund Phonathon event was coordinated by Marian Fund Director, Peg Massucci, assisted by Pat Trebe and the entire Advancement Team. The event is co-chaired by current parents Marianne and Dan Gregorovic and Kathy and Mike Manno. Peg has stepped down after this Phonathon, having coordinated the hallmark event for 16 years, to leave it in the capable hands of Advancement Staff, coordinated by Pat Trebe.
Phonathon volunteers return year after year, many even long after their student has graduated. Massucci said, “This year, we have on our Phonathon Committee people who have been with the Phonathon for almost as many years as I have…and, if you can believe this, we receive calls from parents to say they are disappointed they haven’t been contacted to participate as phonathoners. MCHS volunteers are always ready to do what is needed. And, as I’ve said before, the best part about volunteering for the Phonathon is that you can do an awful lot of good simply by giving just a couple hours of time. Thank you to all who have supported the Phonathon for all my years as coordinator. You are the legacy—You are the promise. Please continue to come out…I’ll be there as a volunteer along with you.”
“On behalf of the entire school, we in the Advancement Department are very grateful. We continue to be inspired by the MCHS community as so many continue, especially in these economically challenging times, to ‘answer the call.’ We see members of our community responding to the needs of the school, as well as many being extremely generous with their gifts to help others. During my time as Phonathon Coordinator, I’ve realized that the saying, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going,’ holds incredibly true for Marian Catholic volunteers and constituents—the goodness and commitment grows each year, evidenced by both the number of volunteers and the community response to the call,” said Peg.
While the Marian Fund impacts all aspects of school life, the following have been targeted as this year’s priorities:
- Technology/Media Center
- Unrestricted gifts to augment school operations at the discretion of administration and Board of Directors
- Sr. Simeon Fund which offers tuition assistance disbursed throughout the year to families showing demonstrated need
It’s been said that “friend-raising" and fun are major factors that make the Marian Catholic hallmark Phonathon the ever-popular volunteer phenomena it is each year. If you have any questions or comments, or if you would like to help with next year´s Phonathon, please contact Pat Trebe
((708) 756-9405 or ptrebe@marianchs.com).
Those we were unable to reach, and those not available when our phonathoners called, still have an opportunity to participate.Your gift is fully tax deductible, can be paid over twelve months, or charged to your credit card. Online pledges/gifts are also an option: www.marianchs.com “Give to Marian.”
Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to excellence, helping to enable Marian Catholic High School to continue to teach Scholars with a Soul.
Much gratitude goes to our Phonathon parent and alumni volunteers:
2011-2012 Marian Fund Phonathon Co-Chairs: Marianne and Dan Gregorovic Mike and Kathy Manno Committee: Karen Banach Paul and Barbara Beck Kathy Caffarelli Pia Conte Nancy Dannels Tim and Rose deBord Mark DiSanto Mary Ann Drosos Pam Dryanski Cecily Fultz Michelle Fuhrman Susan Hodson Dorita Kint Howard Kirkham Terry Leal Mary Lou Markert Susan Omotosho Lynn Ostrowski Ray and Paulette Paquette Steve and Vivian Payne Mary Lu Plonczynski Mindy Purcell Judith Stuber Janice Summerrise Sandy Sweeney Sharon Sypole Shirley Uhll Mary Walter Elia Zambrano Karen Zerante Parent / Alumni Parent Callers Karen Banach Barbara Beck Mitzi Beebe Joseph Biggio Afua Boiquaye Patrick Breslin Dan Brzeszkiewicz Vanessa Byrd Lynn Callahan Nancy Chmura Pia Conte Mary Dankowski Nancy Dannels Colleen Domke Cynthia Ezimako Belivia Fleming Lisa Giglio Lisa Goods-Williams Debbie Grober Candace Gwizdalski Charlotte Hamilton |
Parent / Alumni Parent Callers Rochelle Harris-Branch Wayne Haser Ray and Lorri Hauser Sue Hodson Noreen Horan Dorothy Horton-Jackson Kimberly Hroma Johnetta Jackson-Crockett Dolores Javorka Lisa Kimbrough-Carr Dorita Kint Howard Kirkham Dan Kistner Denise Kresal Rick and Mary Jo Kucera Debbie Kulchawik Connie LaVelle Terry Leal Walter and Connie Lolli Christine Mancha Teresa Marez Mary Lou Markert Gale Maul Tracy and Lavezz Middleton Diane Miller-DeSoto Kelli Olson Susan Omotosho Lynn Ostrowski Brandi Page Jim Panozzo Jeff Pavur Steve and Vivian Payne William Perkins Mary Lu Plonczynski Jill Martin Raymond Mary Robinson Mary Lou Manzardo Roche Larry Rodimel Nanelle Rosales Erica Rouse Monica Senetar Mary Senick Micheline Simmons Ralph and Diane Sobie Sandy Sweeney Karen Sylva-Givens Sharon Sypole Ann Villanueva Mary Walter Lynn Wilson Yvette Woods Karen Zerante |
Young Alum Volunteers Charles Beard '09 Chiblie Coleman '06 Felecia Dupczak '04 Peter Kroner '05 Kevin Moffatt '05 JamesMurphy '05 Rachel Sypole '04 Kelly Welsh '06 Meghan Galligan Welsh '04 Philip Tyler Werner '11 Nora Zerante ’11 |
