February 2006
  



Gift Matching Can Double Your Donation

In the last fiscal year many donors have arranged for matching gifts to the El Segundo Educational Foundation through their company matching gift programs. With a matching gift, the Foundation receives additional dollars to support El Segundo public schools. The El Segundo Educational Foundation credits the initiating donor with the personal and matching gift, providing increased visibility and benefits associated with a higher level of giving.

Save the Date - Strokes of Genius

Save the date for the 18th Annual Strokes of Genius Golf Tournament to be held on Friday, May 5, 2006 at Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey.
ESEF's Biennial Gala
February 27, 2006

El Segundo Educational Foundation
supporters are anxiously anticipating our 5th biennial event at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant. On Monday, February 27, our guests will spend the evening mingling among tables laden with seafood appetizers, oysters on the half shell, perfectly-roasted barons of beef, fresh fruit, and cooked-to-order pasta. This fabulous selection, prepared by the restaurant's Executive Chef Paul Avila and his staff, will provide the perfect setting for the Foundation's signature fundraising event to benefit El Segundo public schools.

The Foundation's evening at McCormick & Schmick's represents the cornerstone of our 2005-2006 $300,000 fundraising campaign, "Fostering Excellence in Education." This event, which the ESEF has held every other year beginning in 1998, has become a favorite with donors who come to visit with friends; enjoy great food, wine and live entertainment; and participate in our popular silent auction and raffle drawing.
Contributions to Help Foster
Excellence in Education

Just after the New Year the El Segundo Educational Foundation (ESEF) reached the $100,000 milestone in our campaign to Foster Excellence in Education. Your gifts are making a difference as we strive to raise $300,000 for El Segundo schools by the end of the academic year. Please help us reach $200,000 by February 28, 2006. Make your contribution today!
Our next milestone is $200,000
The Foundation's pledge to Foster Excellence in Education will fund programs in the School District that will help preserve the high standard of education for which El Segundo schools are known. Specific areas of funding include technology, writing, art, and music for students in the El Segundo Unified School District.