Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters of St. Richard's School,

It is with great pleasure that we write to you today to announce the outcome of the 2010 Regalia.  This premiere fundraising event of the institution has a decades-long tradition of excellence and high impact for the School and its programs.  It could not have been the remarkable event that it was without the tremendous work of the Executive Committee including Elizabeth Bearby, Bobbi Bosch, Mette Køehn Milland, Toni Ricker, Kim Robertson, Jennifer Sloan, Lisa Voy, Robin Wojcieszek, and their amazing committee members.  Nor could the event have been as successful without the dedicated staff and faculty of St. Richard's School. The countless hours of hard work and planning was evidenced by the truly magical evening at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on March 6, 2010.

Thanks must also be extended to each of you, the people whose unbounding generosity before and during the event made the Regalia a success both as a fundraiser and a "friend-raiser."  It is a testament to this great community that, even in times of economic uncertainty, so many came together to ensure a stronger future for the children of St. Richard's School.  We appreciate your dedication and support of the Regalia and hold dear your commitment and contributions.

The final outcome of the evening is truly remarkable.  Today the total un-audited net income of the Regalia (inclusive of both auctions, sponsorships, and ticket sales) stands at over $107,000.00.  These monies help support this year's need-based financial aid awards.

The Fund-A-Need (Lockers) un-audited net income stands at $49,325.00. A detailed breakdown of both totals can be found below.

 Regalia
 Ticket/Ad Sales:  $37,000.00
 Sponsorships/Donations/Underwriting:  $15,000.00
 Silent/Live Auction Revenue:  $91,000.00
 Total Event Expenses:  $36,000.00
 Total Net Revenue:  $107,000.00

 Fund-A-Need
 Lead Gifts:  $4,050.00
 Raised at Auction:  $36,925.00
 **Matching Gift Potential: $8,350.00
 Total Net Revenue:  $49,325.00

We appreciate our parents, friends, and the greater Indianapolis community for their continued confidence that these monies are used wisely and judiciously to better our institution for the students of today and tomorrow.

We'd also like to once again recognize our sponsors:

o The National Bank of Indianapolis, Dessert Sponsor
o Plews, Shadley, Racher & Braun LLP, Entertainment Sponsor
o KB design llc., Invitation and Program Design
o Cottingham Orthodontics, Official "Smile" Sponsor
o Printing Partners, Printing Sponsor
o Yats, Volunteer Lunch Sponsor
o National Wine & Spirits and Jim & Kim Purucker: Liquor and Wine
o Zink Distributing Company: Beer
o Coca-Cola: Non-Alcoholic Beverages
o Henle And The Loops: Entertainment

We'd also encourage you to visit our Blog to see a listing of local companies that contributed goods and services to Regalia. If you happen to visit any of the businesses listed please do feel free to extend our appreciation!

Again, our many thanks for your generosity, support, and confidence in Regalia and the Executive Committee.  The St. Richard's community is a better one as a result of your philanthropic acts.

Best,

Michelle Rhodes
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
St. Richard's School, Class of 1997
mrhodes@strichardsschool.org
317-926-0425, ext. 117