In addition to the recent grant received from the Mater Dei Foundation(see below), we have received a further $85,000 in donations sinceSeptember 2008. Thank you to all for your generous support of ourprograms and projects.

MAJOR DONATIONS:• Approximately $50,000 from the Chappell Family’s Charity Golf Day

for the purchase of an additional school bus.• $20,000 from Mater Dei’s Parents and Friends Association Country Fair.• $12,800 from United Way for the Bethany Early Intervention Program• $1,000 from Cardinal Edward Clancy

OUR THANKS ALSO TO:• St Patricks College Campbelltown, Dennis Doherty, Harrington Park

Foundation, Mr & Mrs R Moppett, Lions Club of Campbelltown, StJohn’s Park Bowling Club and Camden Quota Club for their recentdonations.

• Society 389 and its members (pictured right) for the purchase ofmaterials and the construction of our new Sustainable Living MarketGarden for our students.

• St John’s Park Bowling Club for the Christmas show bags for ourstudents.

Mater Dei also acknowledges the support of DEEWR – FederalDepartment of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations inrespect of the General Recurrent Grant and Chaplaincy Grant, the NSWDepartment of Education and Training and the Department of Ageing,Disability and Home Care.

Our partners in making a difference Mater Dei 50 years on

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MATER DEI CHARITY GOLF DAYMacquarie Links International Golf Club

Monday March 23, 2009

PEACE EGGAvailable for sale from Monday March 23, 2009

OUR FIRST LADIES LIPSTICK LUNCHEONThe Cube, Friday May 15, 2009

All proceeds from the sale of the books andwine benefit the children at Mater Dei.

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50th BIRTHDAY BOOKSince 1957, Mater Dei, inpartnership with parents, has beenan advocate, carer and educator ofchildren and young adults with anintellectual disability. JOURNEYTO THE HEART - 50 years, 50stories, is a beautiful book that hasbeen written to celebrate this. SrJeanie Heininger sgs, the editor of JOURNEY TO THEHEART, says “the book speaks of the inner journey that isexperienced by everyone who has anything to do with MaterDei. The stories articulate its spirit, its special role, itsparadoxes and the effect it has on all who become involvedwith it.” Available now for $30.

MATER DEI CHARDONNAY – 2007 –50th ANNIVERSARY VINTAGE

Mater Dei Chardonnay is locallyproduced from grapes grown atMater Dei’s Wivenhoe Vineyardand bottled at Vicary’s Winery atLuddenham. 2007 tasting notes.“Lovely fruit aroma and a clean

flavoursome palate with a lingering crisp finish. Ideal withlighter flavoured fish and salads.” New price of $12 abottle or $144 a case. Available for immediate delivery.

50 YEAR SOUVENIRS

It is that time of year again when the fourhouses from the Family Resource andResidential Program gather together and amidfierce rivalry, compete to see who will be FRP’sBowling Champions.

The evening started with everyone relaxedand eager to bowl. Round one saw a battlebetween all four houses with the two lowestaverages knocked out. All eyes were on thescoreboard as the teams neared the end ofthe round. It was houses “Richardson” and“Berallier” to advance to the final round.

The finals began and “Berallier” quicklymoved ahead. “Richardson” made upground with some excellent strikes. It wasanybody’s match. The scores were too tightto call. Everyone waited with anticipation as

the adjudicators tallied the scores. We heldour breaths as they announced… “and thewinner is ‘Richardson’.’’ The difference inthe average scores was just 1 point. Welldone to the “Richardson” team of Malisa,Sarah, Shai, Luke and Emma (picturedabove). Will it be back to back wins in2009? The challenge has been issued!

Mater Dei Foundation increasesannual grant to $30,000

Last September the Mater DeiFoundation, on behalf of Mater Dei,organized the very successfulFundraising Dinner that raised$211,000 for Mater Dei’s socialeducation programs andrefurbishment project.At its November meeting, theManagement Committee of theFoundation approved an increase inits annual grant to $30,000. Thiswill provide $12,000 for upgradedfacilities to the houses in theResidential Program, $10,500 forscholarships for twelve Mater Dei

school students and $7,500 for our school technology program.The grant was presented to Mater Dei CEO/Principal Frank Pittat the 2008 End of Year Assembly by the Foundation’s Treasurer,Malcolm McKenzie. This brings the total grants that theFoundation has made to Mater Dei to $120,000 over 7 years.The Foundation is very grateful and encouraged in its work byrecent donations from the Beswick Family Fund for $10,000,Paul Grew for $1,000, and $500 from the Lioness Club ofCamden. We welcome Brendan Reilly as a new member to theFoundation.The Mater Dei Foundation has been set up by the Board of MaterDei to help plan for and secure the financial future of Mater Deiso that it can continue to assist the school, residential, living skills,work placement, inclusion, therapy and early interventionprograms to operate successfully.New members and non member donations are very welcome andtax deductible.Next meeting of the Foundation, April 8, 2009 at 4.30pm.Enquires 4655 7481.

THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS Houses bowl off for 2008 title

The 2008 Mater Dei Country Fair was heldon Sunday, October 19, in the beautifulgrounds of the Mater Dei Estate. A greatday of fun was had by all. We would like tothank the Mater Dei P&F Fete Committeefor organising our best ever Fair, oursponsors and everyone who came along tosupport it.

COUNTRY FAIR

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