REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY 2008-2009

Our Mission

Boulder Country Day School

provides a well-rounded, classical

education of academic excellence

and social development in a safe

environment, where students are

motivated and inspired to become

lifelong learners and productive,

respectful, responsible citizens.

REPORT ONPHILANTHROPY2008-2009

Table of Contents& Mission

A Message FromMike Shields

A Message FromBuddy Ketchner

Community Serviceat BCD

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In-Kind Sponsor$1,000 and up

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Financials

Board of Trustees& Development Office

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A MESSAGE FROM MIKE SHIELDSWe at Boulder Country Day School have an extremely strong sense ofcommunity. This is readily apparent at many of the events where we cometogether during the school year: Grand/Friends Day, Fall Carnival, The HolidayConcert, Musicals and Graduation. During 2008-2009, this sense of communitywas also abundantly apparent in the philanthropic endeavors of the school. It wasan amazing year! In August, we opened school with a record number of students,which is a testament to the tremendous amount of optimism and enthusiasm forthe overall BCD experience: commitment to a classical education; emphasis oncharacter and leadership development; attention to the individual potential ofeach student; and dedication to educating the whole child. Our communitycontinued to grow through increased enrollment during the year.

Fall found us in the midst of an economic downturn, but that did not dampenthe spirit of our community. A record number of families contributed to the2008-2009 Annual Fund – more than a 25% increase in participation. Throughthe generosity of those who participated, we were able to surpass the AnnualFund goal of $125,000. Our BCD family joined together to support all aspectsof the school.

Our community celebrated together at our LOTA event in the spring. Parentsand friends of BCD supported our auction by raising a near-record amount ofmoney for enhancing the educational programs for our students. Through thegenerosity of many, our community stepped up.

In a bold move by the Board of Trustees, the end of the school year found usbreaking ground for an extensive renovation of the middle school. Theadditional classroom space, state-of-the-art science lab and technologyimprovements will truly benefit current and upcoming BCD students. Ourcommunity is looking to the future.

This year’s Philanthropy Report highlights our community’s commitment tograduate motivated, inspired and knowledgeable students. It also underscoresthe commitment of BCD families to ensure the future of our children. Yoursupport makes so much of what we do at BCD possible and helps strengthenthe sense of community and purpose that is prevalent at our school.

Thanks to all who made 2008-2009 a banner year for BCD!

Sincerely,Michael D. ShieldsHead of School

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A MESSAGE FROMBUDDY KETCHNERDear Friends of Boulder Country Day,

As I reflect on the 2008-2009 academic year, I am struck by a new meaning for thefamiliar catchphrase “the BCD Difference.” In the broader world, this year wasuniquely challenging and required new levels of endurance and perspective. But ouryear at Boulder Country Day School was marked by renewed resolve, certainty ofpurpose, tremendous community spirit and a persevering commitment to excellence.

We continued to implement our strategic plan as evidenced by our after schoolprograms, teacher development, improved math and science curricula, and ouroverhauled technology platform and parent portal. But perhaps the most visible waywe have enacted the plan is in the renovation and expansion of the middle schoolbuilding, now an impressive facility that befits the exceptional program, students andfaculty within its doors.

BCD is an independent school that is fully accredited by the ACIS and a member ofNAIS. We are also one of a limited number of certified International BaccalaureateMiddle Years programs. But most importantly, BCD is a place that develops the skillsand character that our kids need to excel in high school and college and continue aslifelong learners and productive, respectful, responsible citizens.

The Board of Trustees is charged with the guardianship of the mission, vision, guidingvalues and financial viability of the school. Three trustees completed their service anddeserve our special thanks: Julie Fowler, Lisa Reeves and Andrew Cousin. The Boardalso wishes to thank out-going Board Chairman Scott Moore and fellow boardmember Barry Gafner for their exceptional service and leadership that was soinstrumental in guiding BCD to new heights.

Finally, the Board would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous financial supportBCD has received from parents, alumni and friends during the past year to the AnnualFund. Charitable giving filled the gap between what we charge for tuition and what itcosts to educate a child.

In the end, it’s easy to see the “BCD Difference”. That’s because from the car line tothe classroom to the Board room, the “BCD Difference” comes from you. Thank youfor your continued support and commitment to the Boulder Country Day School.

Respectfully,

Buddy KetchnerChair, Board of Trustees

“Boulder Country Day is a

place where anyone can

grow and flourish. Now in

high school, I am so

grateful to BCD for all the

skills I learned during my

11 years at the school.

BCD really encourages

students to focus on study skills and now I know

why. In the International Baccalaureate program at

Niwot High School, if you don’t know how to

effectively study or manage your time, you will

struggle. I am already leaps and bounds ahead of

my classmates because of the skills I was taught at

Boulder Country Day.

Donating to the Boulder Country Day Annual Fund

means a lot to me because without Alumni

generosity, the education would not be as fabulous.

As I grow older, I will be able to give back more.

For now, I just want to show that the education I

received means a lot to me.”

Grace Fowler, BCD Alumna

“Education at BCD goes beyond individual academic excellence. As

educators, we guide our students to develop a sense of self and an

awareness of how their individual actions impact others—preparation

for life. We cherish those magical moments when passion for life-long

learning is fueled—preparation for life. I join the BCD community in

supporting the Annual Fund because it provides the resources for

educators and students to confidently meet the demands of an ever-

changing world—preparation for life.”

Bette Williams, 3 Grade Teacher

“Mom, I can’t wait to go back to school!”our daughter said toward the

end of winter break this year.

Like all of us, we desire the academic success of our children in an

increasingly complex world while at the same time instilling values

such as hard work, personal responsibility and compassion. Even with

the best educators and intentions however, academic rigor and

personal values are challenging to achieve unless a school creates an

environment where kids enjoy their peers and learning is fun.

We feel fortunate to have found all of these things at BCD – a special

place that our children can’t wait to get back to.

Eugenie and Kerr Holbrook, Parents of Kara (6th) and Carter (3rd)

“We support the Boulder Country Day School’s Annual Fund because

the school does truly focus on the development of the whole child

and lays a firm foundation for each child to become a productive and

responsible person.”

Ingo & Elizabeth BischoffCurrent Grandparents of Blake Bathum, 3rd Grade

COMMUNITY SERVICEAT BCD

Philanthropy, giving, sharing,helping…each of these words hasmeaning to the various levels ofBCD’s constituencies.

These key words are woven into the tapestry of who we are as service toothers is central to our fabric as a school community.

We feel service to others is important for our students to experience; to trulyunderstand not everyone is as fortunate as we are and that giving in its purest formexpects nothing in return. In an effort to strengthen our culture of giving and tocoordinate school-wide efforts, BCD has partnered for its second year withCommunity Food Share and the various agencies it serves. The school’s emphasis ison service and includes opportunities not only for students, but also for families, tovolunteer together. The current initiatives in place are:

• All classes from Kindergarten through 8th grade participate in service field trips specifically geared toward their level of understanding either atCommunity Food Share or at a member agency they serve. Whether we arebagging produce, weighing beans, sorting foods/clothing, making sandwiches, ortaking pumpkins to animals, we are giving of ourselves in order to dosomething for others.

• Our preschool is involved in a year-long service project collecting andinspecting bags for Community Food Share to use to bag the food they giveout. Please bring your plastic bags to the Preschool lobby.

• We have BCD Family Night at Community Food Share’s warehouse on the firstTuesday of each month from 3:30 – 5:30. Parents and their children in grades K– 8 can come and volunteer together.

• We have monthly school-wide food drives sponsored by a grade level targetinga food item deemed as a critical need. Our 8th Grade leadership classcollected turkeys for the Sister Carmen Center. We provided 214 turkeys tofamilies in need.

• All Middle School students are required to do 20 hours of community serviceoutside of school. Most of our students far exceed this minimum. Our BCDcommunity has made the commitment to truly make a difference in the lives of others. Through our strong School/Home partnership, our students areexperiencing first-hand the joy of giving of themselves in order to helpothers. They are truly are being “productive, respectful, responsible citizens”.

Roie Shields

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2008-2009ANNUAL FUND

Contribution Level:

FOUNDER

Scott & Janet Martin

Contribution Level:

BENEFACTOR

Scott & Jennifer MooreKevin & Samantha O'Hara

Contribution Level:

LEADER

Joseph & Susan BrookerDoug & June DaPuzzoRobert & Barbara IglesiasScott & Rachel McMorrisSteve & Jayne MillerBrian & Ann Marie TeweyJeffrey & Renee White

Contribution Level:

SPONSOR

Neeraj & Rajeshwari AroraJohan & Ann Baeck-HublouxKristin & Pat Lillis BairdBarbara BatteyLarry & Chris BennettPaul & Renee BerberianMac & Paula BowyerVince & Lyn Canter CoringratoAndrew & Judy CousinPeter & MJ DaPuzzoJohn & Leslie DodgeDaniel & Britt DrakeScott & Susan DrakeBarry & Annette GafnerSteve & Louise Griffith - In Honor ofStephen, Will & Iain GriffithLucie GuyotDavid & Barbie HalsethJames R. HamiltonLyndon & Missie Doll HansonStephen & Kelly HatkeKerr & Eugenie HolbrookBuddy & Patti KetchnerSandy & Victoria KeziahPeter & Carol Hampf KloepferChris & Beth MarksSteve & Kim McClainSean & Cheryl McConnellCharles & Sarah MitelhausDavid & Catherine MollKyle & Dianne MollerJustin & Roslyn Kitchen NelsenJay & Christy OrrisTim & Nina PaterRod & Chole RackleyNancy Rainey

Brian & Jessica RaineyDuer & Lisa ReevesKurt & Kaycee RicharzMichael & Susan Juroe SchonbrunJohn & Amanda SessaMike & Roie ShieldsPaul & Ilena SicaConley & Tami SmithDavid "Stosh" & Leslie SosnowskiLinda StaffordBrent & Fran WahlAlan & Jennifer WardCharles & Karen Williams

Contribution Level:

PATRON

Stan & Carolyn ApplegateJim & Kimberly ChaninRon & Denise CookGreg & Kath CourterDerek & Denise CurdJoel & Cindy DavisAndrew & Brooke DavisonTed & Allison DoeringGraham & Julie FowlerScott & Jill FranklundMichael & Vickie LauJim & Beth ReidJohn & Ashley RosenSteven & Judy SchlosserAndy & Cheryl Dial SesserJim & Annick Sauvageot SheelerKathy SteinbaughKeith & Britt SteinerLarry & Simine TepperKelly & Lisa ThornburgBuck & Amy Wessell

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Contribution Level:

FRIEND

Bob & Lisa AkinsScott & Gina AlexanderRyan AndersonBrad & Kim Lundstrom AndrewsMichael and Kara ArnoldDerek AspacherKen & Rana BachmanJason & Beth BaldwinBill & JoAnne BarrettDale & Heidi BathumRoy and Marjorie BathumBCD Booster Club BCD Booster ClubBrad & Dana BickhamEvelyn BickleyDan & Joanne BiggarKaren BlakeJulia BondMichael & Diane BoucherWilliam & Jayma BrachvogelWill & Julia BrananIgor & Guio BravoBuddy & Lisa Lund BrownKim CampbellJohn & Kimberly CarterFelipe & Debora CastroJohn & AJ ChamberlinJohn & Hayley ChandlerKaren CockburnWill & Aimee DayTom & Sarah DeFranciaElizabeth DeFriasAmanda DemlerRoger & Rachel DickensJohn & Christina DickhoffNorberto & Janet DuarteGreg & Tracey DyerAnn ElliottSteven & Melinda ElzingaDoug & Honor EngleAdam EvjenGreg & Lee-An FairBrent & Katy FassettFranco & Bruna Omati FilippiJohn & Lynn FlemingJim FoxAnn FoxBissy GaudianoGary & Karen Harrison GoffJeff GomezPhillip & Nancy GoodwinNeil & Louise Gorsuch

Robert & Julie GriffithRobert & Rose GuayHoracio & Hilarie GutierrezAdam & Lucie GuyotDaniel & Anne Avril HaifleyRichard & Minty HalliseyKendall & Tory HamiltonGordon & Nancy HarrisJohn & Anita HayesGabrielle HernanChristopher & Victoria HigginsBen & Valerie HolmesRobin HooverBonnie HurstPatricia IrbyVeronica Johns-RichardsonNorman & Jen JonesJoyce JonesAnn Morgan KellyLee & Tracy KendallMike & Robin KendallDoug & Tracy KennedyJohn & Carrie KerschnerDoyle KerseyMark & Olya KightlingerJordan & Sandy KimNick KindredRandy & Ali KishFred & Katherine Fellows KofmanBrian & Gwendolyn KohnWilliam KornRon & Mary Ann KrugerTravis & Christine LaBergeBruce & Cherilyn LampertTomg Eam & Michelle LawUlla and Mani LeeNeal & Patti LemleinDoc & Lynn LeonardJeff & Barbara Rende LongChris & Melissa LoweIn Honor ofAmy McBrairEdward & Isabel McDevittCyndi MichaelsAdams & Janey MillerDavid & Leslie MoorheadBrigid MoriartySteve & Joy MyersSarah & Robin Novotny-ShandasLaurel OlveraSteve & Brenda PayneTony & Ann Martin PearsonJames & Rebecca PenningtonElizabeth PerilloKen & Kathy Jones Plattner

Edward & Laurie RadatzKathryn RaleyMike & Gwynn RebackAshley ReedKirstie ReichersMichael & Debra RitzwollerDavid & Emily RothmanTom & Carol RussoDoug & Steph RyderRobert & Nancy SchaderPaul & Stephanie SchefflerPatience SchramJeff & Nancy SchulerJerry & Carol SchulerDoug & Diane SeitzAmy SelfPhil & Andrea SelfM.K. & Padma ShandasLorie ShetterMark & Anne ShustermanWarren & Rebecca SmithLori SorterJohn & Jennifer SotiroffMichael StanleyNorm & Holly SteinerBrett & Christine SuchorVinod & Sharad TewaryJohn & Rinku ThomasAlan & Diane ThompsonRick & Laura Ann Richards TidstromBill & Brenda TuohigJohn TurnerDavid & Jill VanNoordElmo & Dorothy VickersKristopher & Shannon WagnerMark & Gabriele WaltonMike & Susie WassonScott & Leslie WestfallBrock & Evelyn WestoverLinda WhiteheadPaul & Leslie WhitesideTom & Julie WightBette WilliamsCaycee & Rita WilsonBobbi WilsonRandie WirtBrady WolfeThomas & Laura YihJimmy & Melissa YoungKenneth & Laura ZedanShijin Ma ZhonAndrew & Diana ZimmermanBill & Katherine Zuetell

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LOTA 2009

SPONSORSHIPS

SILVER PATRON$2,500

Scott & Jennifer Moore

TABLE HOST$1,500

Buddy & Patti Ketchner

BRONZE PATRON$1,000

Joe & Susan BrookerAndrew & Judy CousinBarry & Annette GafnerRoberto & Barbara IglesiasDavid & Leslie SosnowskiJeffrey & Renee White

FACULTYSPONSOR $100 AND UP

Bill & JoAnne BarrettBuddy & Lisa Lund BrownVince Coringrato & Lyn CanterWill & Aimee DayTom & Sarah DeFranciaJohn & Leslie DodgeScott & Susan DrakeSteven & Julie ErichJohn & Lynn FlemingStephen & Louise GriffithKerr & Eugenie HolbrookBuddy & Patti KetchnerJin MaChris & Beth MarksCharles & Sarah MitelhausMichael & Anita PierceRod & Chole RackleyJim & Beth ReidJohn & Ashley RosenNorman & Holly SteinerBrian & Ann-Marie TeweyAlan & Diane ThompsonBrent & Fran WahlJeffrey & Renee WhiteTom & Julie Wight

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LOTA 2009PADDLE RAISER

Beth McDowell & Jason BaldwinDavid & Karen BlakeMac & Paula BowyerBill & Jayma BrachvogelJoseph & Susan BrookerBuddy & Lisa Lund-BrownScott & Tammy CapdevielleDebora & Felipe CastroDenise & Derek CurdPeter & Rachel DaPuzzoJohn & Leslie DodgeAllison & Ted DoeringDouglas & Honor EngleJulie & Steven ErichAnnette & Barry GafnerJulie & Robert GriffithKelly & Stephen HatkeEugenie & Kerr HolbrookJennifer & Norman JonesBuddy & Patti KetchnerSanford & Victoria KeziahMark & Sterling KranjcecAdams & Janey MillerCharles & Sarah MitelhausCatherine & David MollDianne & Kyle MollerJennifer & Scott MooreGerman & Isabela NunezJay & Christy OrrisChloe & Rod RackleyDuer & Lisa ReevesJulie & Rob SchmiedelerMike & Roie ShieldsIlena & Paul SicaBritt & Keith SteinerBrett & Christine SuchorAnn-Marie & Brian TeweyJohn & Rinku ThomasBrenda & William TuohigFran & Brent WahlJeffrey & Renee WhiteKaren & Charles Williams

1988 SOCIETY

Raji & Neeraj AroraJohan & Ann Baeck-HublouxKristin BairdBarbara BatteyChris & Larry BennettPaul & Renee BerberianPaula & Mac BowyerSusan & Joe BrookerTammy & Scott CapdevielleVince Coringrato & Lyn CanterJudy & Andrew CousinDenise & Derek CurdJune & Doug DaPuzzoMJ & Peter DaPuzzoLeslie & John DodgeBritt & Dan DrakeSusan & Scott DrakeGafner Family FoundationSteve & Louise GriffithAdam & Lucie GuyotBarbie & David HalsethJames R. HamiltonLyndon Hanson & Missie DollKelly & Stephen HatkeEugenie & Kerr HolbrookRoberto & Barbara IglesiasPatti & Buddy KetchnerVictoria & Sandy KeziahCarol J. Hampf & Peter KloepferJayne & Steve Miller

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Beth & Chris MarksT. Scott & Janet MartinKim & Steve McClainCheryl & Sean McConnellRachel & Scott McMorrisJaney & Adams MillerSarah & Charles MitelhausCatherine & David MollDianne & Kyle MollerJennifer & Scott MooreRoslyn Kitchen & Justin NelsenSamantha & Kevin O'HaraChristy & Jay OrrisNina & Tim PaterChole & Rod RackleyBrian & Jessica RaineyNancy RaineyLisa & Duer ReevesKaycee & Kurt RicharzSusan & Michael SchonbrunAmanda & John SessaMike & Roie ShieldsIlena & Paul SicaTami & Conley SmithLeslie & Stosh SosnowskiLinda StaffordBritt & Keith SteinerAnn-Marie & Brian TeweyRinku & John ThomasFran & Brent WahlJennifer & Alan WardRenee & Jeffrey WhiteKaren & Charles Williams

IN-KIND SPONSOR $1,000 AND UP

Annika SorenstamArnold PalmerBette Williams & Jack MoorheadBrian & Gwendolyn KohnBritt & Keith SteinerCallaway Golf CompanyDoug & June DaPuzzoDr. Andrew GoldmanJim & Allison EdenJudy Weiss & Steven SchlosserKighmark LendingLeslie & David Moorhead Natural Habitat AdventuresSilverado Wine GrowersStagecoach Ski Corporation

BCDFINANCIAL REPORT

Boulder Country Day has the

fiscal responsibility to manage

finances in an open and efficient

manner. Our cash income and

expenditures are broken down in

the charts below. For the 2008-09

school year, we had a net income

of $115,073. This compares to the

prior year net income of $97,690.

Unlike many other independent

schools, we do not have a

significant endowment to

supplement our income or

subsidize our operations. Our

bond obligations and lack of an

endowment require us to budget

and operate on a continuously

profitable basis.

BCD REVENUES2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR

Tuition and Fees $3,663,000Donation Income $295,000Investment Income (Loss) -$24,000Other Income $36,000

Total $3,970,000

BCD EXPENDITURES2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR

Salaries, Benefits and Payroll Taxes $2,753,000Goods and Services $282,000Educational Materials $159,000Facility Expenses $173,000Capital Expenditures excluding New Construction $154,000Debt Service $331,000

Total $3,852,000

BCD establishes its budget and sets tuition based onthe following financial principles:

Tuition and fees do not cover 100% of the operating expenses of the school.

The Annual Fund covers the gap between tuition and operating costs as well asfunding of capital improvements.

Other fund raising pays for enhancements to the learning environment.

Fund development plays a critical role in providing the financial resources tooperate the school and to provide many enhancements to the learningenvironment. The BCD community made total donations in the amount of$295,000 for the 2008-2009 school year.

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2008-2009BOARD OFTRUSTEES

OfficersChairScott Moore

Vice ChairBuddy Ketchner

TreasurerAnn-Marie Tewey

SecretaryGabriele Walton

Head of SchoolMike Shields

Board MembersAndrew CousinDoug DapuzzoJulie FowlerBarry GafnerLucie GuyotDavid HalsethVictoria KeziahTravis LaBergeCharles D. MitelhausLisa ReevesConley Smith

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2008-2009DEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEEOF THE BOARD

OfficersChairCharles D. Mitelhaus

Head of SchoolMike Shields

Director of DevelopmentJulie Griffith

PTO PresidentChristine Suchor

LOTA ChairAllison DoeringJen Jones

Board MembersBoard of TrusteesJulie FowlerTravis LaBergeAnn-Marie Tewey

Parent RepresentativeCarol HampfLori Varsames

2009-2010BOULDERCOUNTRY DAY SCHOOLOFFICE OFDEVELOPMENT

Director of DevelopmentJulie Griffith

The Philanthropy Report ispublished annually by the Office ofDevelopment at Boulder CountryDay School. We endeavor to be asaccurate as possible in recognizingthe generous support of the greaterBoulder Country Day Schoolcommunity and apologize for anyerrors. If your name has beenomitted or is not listed as youwould prefer, please let us know soour records can be corrected. Thisreport contains information aboutcontributions for the 2008-2009fiscal year.

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