Sponsoring the future: Julia B. Fee helps needy schools.Julia B. Fee Real Estate was a lead sponsor of the Chappaqua School Foundation's 10th anniversary Gala Dinner Dance held on March 5th at the Mt. Kisco Country Club. Honored at the dinner was Janet Wells, founding member and former president of the Chappaqua School Foundation. Ms. Wells has more than 26 years of leadership experience in government and education and is currently New Castle town supervisor The position of Town Supervisor in New York State is usually the highest elected position in an incorporated town. The duties of the position are a fusion of legislative and executive functions. . She was presented with a Waterford Crystal Waterford Crystal is a trademark brand of crystal glassware produced in Waterford, Ireland, by the company Waterford Wedgwood plc., previously trading as Waterford Glass Ltd. clock during the event. The Chappaqua School Foundation is a community-supported not-for-profit corporation A not-for-profit corporation is a corporation created by statute, government or judicial authority that is not intended to provide a profit to the owners or members. A corporation that is organized to provide profits to its owners or members is a for-profit corporation. created to provide financial support for worthy projects and programs beyond the operating budget Noun 1. operating budget - a budget for current expenses as distinct from financial transactions or permanent improvements budget items, operating cost, operating expense, overhead - the expense of maintaining property (e.g. of the Chappaqua School District. The organization was founded in 1993 by Ms. Wells to help shield local schools from cutbacks in state aid to education. In the last 10 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Foundation has awarded over 50 grants to all six Chappaqua schools to fund innovative programs, enriching equipment and important educational experiences for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. Julia B. Fee Real Estate was one of three lead underwriters for the event. Other financial support for the event was provided by Hudson United Bank and Wachovia Bank. Over 225 people attended the dinner, where they enjoyed musical entertainment and participated in live and silent auctions to raise funds for the foundation. "Julia B. Fee has always taken community participation very seriously and we feel it's important to give back to the community we serve," said Randall J. Katchis, principal of Julia B. Fee Real Estate. "It's essential to support community members who volunteer their time for the betterment bet·ter·ment n. 1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment. 2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property. of all who live in Chappaqua." |
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