Volunteers and donors are holding strong to this year’s Annual Fund theme, “Changing the World One Student at a Time,” and it is because of their dedication and support that the total topped $1 million Nov. 8 at an Alumni/Parent Phonathon.
“Our volunteers and board members have worked hard to put us ahead of the game. Last year’s campaign reached $1 million in early December, so we are about one month ahead,” said Dee Yancey (’77), Annual Fund chairman. “Reaching the $1 million mark so early in the campaign is exciting because we are building the momentum we need to surpass our goal.”
The current Annual Fund total is $1,023,107 from 1,137 donors, which is 71 percent of the 2005-06 goal of $1,433,000. According to Annual Fund Gifts Officer Molly Gannaway, this year’s phonathons have been instrumental in the campaign’s success.
“Phonathons have raised $246,476 from 503 donors, with the Nov. 7 and 8 events held at the State Mutual corporate offices contributing $65,721,” said Gannaway. “Additionally, we have already reached our parent participation goal of 60 percent thanks to the leadership of our board members. This is exciting news for Darlington.”
Nearly 100 volunteers have already given their time at phonathons, gatherings and through personal solicitation during the course of this year. The 2005-06 Annual Fund Board includes Yancey, Vice Chairperson Emily Hjort,
Alumni Chairperson Joe Watters (’80),
Board of Visitors Chairperson Doc Kibler,
Upper School Parent Co-Chairpersons Jeff (’79) and Allison (’79) Brooks,
Middle School Parent Chairperson Tom Shea,
Lower School Parent Chairpersons Charlie (’82) and Liz Williams,
Grandparent Co-Chairpersons Harlan (’39) and Nancy Starr,
Rome Major Gifts Chairperson Gardner Wright (’47),
Rome Phonathon Co-Chairpersons Ed Watters (’83) and Lou Dempsey (’87),
Parent of Alumni Chairperson Ed Brewster (’61),
Upper School Faculty Co-Chairpersons Tara and Brian Inman,
Middle School Faculty Chairperson Rachel Rice (’98) and
Lower School Faculty Chairperson Lucy Babcock (’71T).
“I want to thank all those who have helped us achieve these milestones, and thank in advance those who plan to contribute in the near future,” said Yancey. “Together, we are changing the world, one student at a time!”
Last year’s successful Annual Fund campaign helped to purchase instructional equipment for Darlington’s classrooms and funded improvements to academic programs and faculty support initiatives such as academic enhancement conferences and seminars.
For more information on the Annual Fund, please contact the Advancement Office, or
click here for up-to-date Annual Fund progress. To contribute to the 2005-06 campaign, send donations to Annual Fund, Darlington School, 1014 Cave Spring Road, Rome, GA, 30161-4700, or call Sandra Barker at 706-802-4373 to make your gift over the phone. You may also
give online.
Annual Fund volunteers for 2005-06 have included Tripp Bagby ('91), John Bishop, Jean Bonnyman, Tina Brinson, Joan Brock ('74), Richard Burton ('75), Jimmy Byars ('71), Susan Cooper ('78), J. P. Cooper, ('78), Beth Cordell, Madge Crawford ('84), Andy Davis, Clay Doss ('74), Kristi Duckworth, Jimmie Dudley, Will Enloe ('90), Jim Ford ('54), Genevieve Frazier, Pete ('57) and Suzy Gilbert, Gin Gunther ('71), Jason Haney ('92), Jack Harris ('71), David Harvey ('88), Lisa Hawkins, Gordon Lee Hight ('62), Villa Hizer ('66), Peter Hjort, Linda Hom, Clint Hubbard ('81), Wynne Huff ('65), Jennifer Hulsey, Barry Hurley ('83), John Irby ('81), Carmen Johnson, Jimmy Kelley ('74), Carrie Key, Doc Kibler, Wright Ledbetter ('85), David Ledbetter ('88), Belinda MacKimm, Michelle Major, Jim Manis ('75), Becky McCord, Ron Mixon ('88), Rebekah Montgomery ('78), Kimberly Moseley ('87), Joe O'Brien, Cheryl O'Neal, Linda Owens ('79), Keith Phillips, Jett Puckett, Patrice Rivet, Layton Roberts ('82), Roby Robinson ('58), Jarrett Shadday ('85), Chuck Shaw ('90), Matt Sirmans ('88), Jill Smith ('87), Ernie Smith, Angie Stegall, Eric Strickland ('90), Cammie Temple ('90), Mandy Temples, Gary Tillman, Steven Turner ('95), Stephanie Walker ('83), Tim Wallis ('69), J.T. Watters ('97), Christa Welborn ('86), Marc Wetherington, Steve Wilhoite ('73), Alice Williams ('87) and Sara Williams. For more information on how to volunteer, please e-mail
Natalie Garrett, Annual Fund assistant.
