JUNE 28, 2011

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Communities In Schools Dallas Region, Inc. Publication

VOLUME PAGE 1 1, ISSUE 3

PAST HONORARY CHAIRS Caroline Rose Hunt Liz Minyard Gretchen Minyard Williams Bracewell & Giuliani LLP FTI Consulting Elaine Agather, Chase Tincy Miller Senator Florence Shapiro Barbara Hunt Crow Ebby Halliday HONORARY 25th BIRTHDAY CHAIR Barbara Hunt Crow 2011 HONORARY GALA CHAIR Kathy Klingaman 2011 GALA CHAIR Amy Turner GALA COMMITTEE Lisa Chiaviello Janie Condon Holly Bock Deason Kim Gatlin Mary Gill Nancy Gopez Kris Johnson Katie Martin Kim Miller Elsa Norwood Connie Sigel Elizabeth Tripplehorn

10th Annual Kids Come First! Diamond Gala!

On June 4, Communities In Schools Dallas Region (CISDR)s 25th birthday year culminated at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas with the 10th Annual Kids Come First! Diamond Gala. Amy Turner served as Diamond Gala Chair along with Honorary Chair, Kathy Klingaman, and Honorary 25th Birthday Chair, Barbara Hunt Crow. Positioned as the year-end showcase, Turner, Klingaman and Hunt Crow were likeminded in their efforts to accomplish one primary goal with this gala raise funds for CISDRs one-on-one daily on-campus academic and social support services for at-risk students throughout the Dallas region. In honor of competent, yet underachieving students tirelessly served by professional CISDR staff and volunteers, more than 200 guests gathered for the black-tie event, which consisted of live and silent auctions, fine dining, dancing, and a special performance by students of Williams Preparatory School. For the Diamond Gala, we wanted to pull out all the stops on behalf of this fabulous organization, Turner said. It [was] time for some bling!

HOST COMMITTEE Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Betts Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Black Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chiaviello Mr. and Mrs. John M. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colombo Mr. and Mrs. David N. Condon Mr. and Mrs. Lucien B. Crosland Mr. and Mrs. Doug Deason Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dix Mr. and Mrs. James R. French Mr. and Mrs. John Gill Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Godo From left, Janie Condon and Amy Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hawes Turner, 2011 Kids Come First! Ms. Kathleen Hutchinson Diamond Gala Chair Mr. and Mrs. Phillip G. John Mr. and Mrs. David Lane Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lee Mrs. Carolyn B. Loy Mr. and Mrs. Allan McBee Mr. and Mrs. Greg Miller Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ogle Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Pou III Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rogers Mr. and Mrs. John D. Settle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marc Sigel Mr. and Mrs. Daryl N. Snadon Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Solomon Ms. Leisa Street Mr. and Mrs. W. Bradford Todd Mr. Fen Vesecky & Dr. Sharman Beasley Vesecky Miss Betsy Weaver

Pictured at the diamond gala were, from left, Cody Baker; Barbara Hunt Crow; Blake Lewis, founder and principal of Lewis Public Relations and CISDR board member; Betty Turner; Nell Anne Hunt; Ebby Halliday; Sandra G. Chavarria, CISDR president and CEO; Karl Schmalz, assistant general tax counsel, Exxon Mobil Corporation and CISDR board chair; and Bonnie Martin.

Gala Committee Members, from left, Holly Deason, Mary Gill, Sunie Solomon, Kris Johnson and Nancy Gopez

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Kids Come First! Diamond Gala Major Sponsors
The 2011 Kids Come First! Diamond Gala has raised more than $212,000, which will provide CISDR services for hundreds of students across the Dallas region. Collectively, the ten galas have produced nearly $1.2 million, for making CISDRs oncampus services available to approximately 2,400 students. $10,000 - $15,000: Anonymous in honor of Amy Turner Barbara Hunt Crow Ernst & Young, LLP $5,000 - $7,500: Softlayer Elements Ebby Halliday The Jim Nolan Family Turner Construction Company $1,000 - $2,500: Anonymous Donor BenefitCorp, Inc. Leeanne and Bruce Hunt/Hunt Dominion Corporation Becky and Billy Murphy Pursuit of Excellence, Inc. Lisa and Bob Chiaviello Avon Cleaners and the Godo Family

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Diamonds in the Rough Sponsorship Donors
At the cost of $500 per student, CIS Dallas Region is able to offer comprehensive case management and supportive services to at-risk students in schools across 10 school districts within the Dallas region. As a special annual activity during the gala, guests were given the opportunity to directly fund any number of CISDR students by making a contribution to the Diamonds in the Rough Sponsorship. $20,000 or more: Alon USA Anonymous donor $2,000 - $10,000: Nancy and Richard Rogers Carol and Bill Dever Amy Turner Cane and Troy Schmidt Darlene and Jamie Spellings Darcie and Kenneth Cohen Barbara Hunt Crow $500 - $1,500: Anonymous Donor Sandra G. Chavarria Stephen R. Lasala Lisa and Robert Chiaviello Ciarra Chavarria and Long Long Becky and Billy Murphy Amy Simmons Betty Turner Ruth and Kenneth Altshuler Sangeeta and Girish Bachani Hal and Diane Brierley Holly and Doug Deason Claire and Dwight Emanuelson Kathryn Hunteman Independent Bank Sue and Phil John Kathy and Blake Lewis Kate Rose Marquez Tincy and Vance Miller Minyard Founders Foundation Mimi and Michael Nolan Melissa and Matt Papenfus John B. Scott Sunie and Steve Solomon $100 - $250: Jennifer and Greg Lake John Parrish Patti and Charlie Wade Earnestine Williams Jennifer A. Youpa Doug Jackson Lisa and Kendall Laughlin

In-Kind Sponsors
Bachendorfs Ann and Ray Huffines Gold Crown Parking

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2011 CISDR Angel Tree Program Selected as Junior League of Dallas (JLD) Provisional Project
Each year, the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) guides first-year members, "Provisionals," on how to be effective volunteers and leaders in the community. Provisional members complete a comprehensive training course allowing them to receive a first-hand account at the needs within the Dallas community and how they can make a difference. During the course, each Provisional participates in one of 11, 20-hour community service projects, which they design, implement and fulfill. In order to ensure more than 1,500 of the Dallas regions neediest children are not left without basics such as food, warm clothing and presents during the holidays, this years JLD Provisional class will work with CISDR to organize, wrap and personalize gifts and essentials to be distributed to the students prior to 2011 winter break.

CISDR Selected for Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program

The Kroger "Neighbor to Neighbor" Donation Program is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds. The program allows churches, schools (k-12), or any 501(c) (3) charitable organizations a chance to earn a portion of $1 million that will be donated annually. Each time you shop at Kroger and use your enrolled KrogerPlus Card, a percentage of your eligible purchases will be contributed to the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor donation on behalf of CISDR. Once a card is scanned with the barcode, it will be active for the remainder of the program year. For more details and guidelines, please see the select the following link: http://www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com/pdf/10000082348.pdf

How can you get involved with the CISDR??

Volunteer Elizabeth Tello - Community Resources Program Coordinator Email: elizabetht@cisdallas.org Giving Opportunities and Pledges Betsy Holland - Director of Grants & Donor Database Email: betsya@cisdallas.org Lisa Laughlin Director of Gifts & Donor Relations Email: lisal@cisdallas.org Sara Shivers Director of Corporate Development & Campaigns Email: saras@cisdallas.org Dr. Judith Allen Chief Program Officer Email: juditha@cisdallas.org

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CISDR Student Profile

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James, a senior, was living in a bad situation without any parental support or positive influence before CIS began working with him. I began going to CIS when I was in high school, says James. CIS has helped me 100%, meeting with me in classrooms and during lunch. They even brought people in to talk to me. With help from CIS James began to improve his attitude, self-esteem and outlook. As he puts it, I've learned to stay on track more. I wasn't the best student and without CIS it wouldn't be good for me right now. According to James, CIS will get you on track. If they can provide it then they will. They help those who help themselves. What James especially appreciated about the help he received from CIS was talking to them about my problems and hearing the advice they gave me. The outlook for James appears bright. He says his education is the most important thing to him now. He says, if you don't have that then you dont anything. If he doesnt make it in the NBA then hes considering two other options. I want to be a biochemist because chemistry comes easy to me or maybe become a special education teacher. When I was teaching basketball for Special Olympics I found I liked working with the kids.

CIS Dallas Regions Upcoming Backpack Drive

Make sure to check our Website, www.cisdallas.org, on July 15 for information about how you can support our students by supplying backpacks filled with school supplies. This opportunity to help our students will be available on CIS Dallas Regions Website from July 15 through September 30. For more information about CISDRs upcoming backpack drive, contact Sara Shivers, Director of Corporate Development and Campaigns, at saras@cisdallas.org.

CISDR and Capital Ones Math Corps Prepare Students for 5th Grade Math 201112 TAKS Test
Communities In Schools is partnering with Capital One Math Corps, comprised of Capital One financial analysts, to prepare your newly promoted 5th graders, for their 5th Grade Math TAKS test this Fall. 30 students from neighboring school districts will participate in this free program, which employs an engaging and interactive approach using the Capital One Math Corps curriculum. The program will take place over three weeks in July 2011, three days per week, for three hours each day. With a mere 27 hours invested, we are committed to propelling these kids forward!

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Board of Directors
Officers
Karl Schmalz, Chair Exxon Mobil Corporation Charles A. Fernandez, Vice Chair Banking and Finance Consultant William H. Wallace, Vice Chair The University of North Texas Antonio Pecina, Sec/Treas El Centro Community College

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Media and E-newsletter Inquiries Contact:
Courtney Van Amburgh Communications & Special Events Senior Coordinator, courtneyv@cisdallas.org or 214-827-0955, ext. 222.

CISDR Executive Leadership

Sandra G. Chavarria President & CEO Dr. Judith Allen Chief Program Officer Adrienne Simmons Director of Finance Linda Norman Director of Human Resources & Business Operations Lisa Loy Laughlin Director of Gifts & Donor Relations Betsy Amos-Holland Director of Grants & Donor Database Sara Shivers Director of Corporate Development & Campaign

Members-At-Large
Craig Anderson DLA Piper Glenn Anderson Turner Construction Company Girish Bachani Capital One Auto Finance Marie Diaz Pursuit of Excellence HR Linda Fogg Community Volunteer Bill Guess Ernst & Young, LLP Jack Hayes Kaplan, Inc. Nancy Huff Community Volunteer Kathryn Hunteman State Farm Insurance Co. Blake Lewis Lewis Public Relations Carrie Najim Matthiesen Najim Family Foundation Jeff Morris Alon USA Becky Murphy Sirius Computer Solutions, Inc. Matt Papenfus Turner Construction Company Jason Pond SwingleCollins John B. Scott Exxon Mobil Corporation-Retiree Chace Whittington Comerica Bank

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