April 2008 Regional Update
REGIONAL UPDATE – APRIL 2008
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS
417-864-6199 | 1-888-266-6815 | www.cfozarks.org
April 1, 2008
In This Issue:
• Affiliate conference materials now available on the web
• St. James Area Community Foundation receives $10K grant
• Cooper Campaign progress reports coming soon
• New funds
Affiliate conference materials available on web
The annual Affiliate Conference held on March 26, 2008 was a success. More than 60 people representing 21 Ozarks communities attended the event. Materials from the event are now available on the web, including the following PowerPoint presentations: Jim Buchholz’ review of the Foundation’s long-term investment strategy and “Growing Smarter” sustainable growth strategies. Also available for download are notes from the sustainable growth discussion and ideas from individual affiliate foundations for their Cooper Campaign fundraising efforts. You’ll find these materials online at CFO’s virtual office.
St. James Area Community Foundation receives $10K grant
Congratulations to the St. James Area Community Foundation for receiving a $10,000 grant from the James Foundation to assist with the cost of a feasibility study future options for the St. James community swimming pool. The St. James Area Community Foundation raised another $4,200 to cover the additional costs of the study.
The Community swimming pool was originally built by the James Foundation I the 1960s, and the community recreational facility is need of several major repairs and upgrades in order to continue to provide St. James families with a summer time recreational activity. The study will determine what the best options for the facility’s future are. For the next step in the process, the St. James Area Community Foundation will conduct a community awareness campaign and seek input from residents.
The work of the St. James Area Community Foundation here is good reminder of the unique position foundations are in to meet important community needs through leadership and asset development.
Cooper progress report coming soon
Cooper progress report coming soon
Keep an eye on your mailbox. The 37 affiliate foundations participating in the Harry Cooper Supply Company Campaign for the Ozarks will receive a progress report from CFO in the very near future. In the meantime, feel free to give us a call at (417) 864-6199 with any questions, etc.
New Funds
A complete list of all new funds established in February is available on our web site.
Regional updates available on the web
Regional updates are now available on our web site for your convenience, just visit the affiliate foundation virtual office (http://www.cfozarks.org/affiliates/virtual-office-for-affiliate-network/) and select the issue you’d like to read.
For more information or questions regarding the content of this email, please contact Ryan Van Bibber, CFO communications coordinator, at rvanbibber@cfozarks.org or (417) 864-6199.
