Don North has been named chair of Carrollwood Day School’s Blueprint for the Future capital campaign. Don takes over the helm from a very dedicated Gregory Ghodsi, who steps down after seeing the campaign to its current $3.1M raised. Greg will continue to be involved as a member of the capital campaign steering committee.

“This natural transition comes as we enter a new phase of this important campaign,” says Scott Price, Chair of the Board of Trustees, “when a secure groundwork has been laid to put our Master Plan in motion. We are extremely grateful for Greg Ghodsi’s leadership to launch the Blueprint for the Future capital campaign and the outpouring of support from everyone who has already donated to this campaign.” Mary Kanter, Head of School, adds, “Greg’s expertise and leadership brought CDS to a new plateau of development and Don takes over the reins at a time when it is essential that we continue to raise the funds needed to complete Phase One of our Master Plan”

Blueprint for the Future was launched in Fall 2007 to enable construction of a new elementary school campus and renovation of the auditorium wing to convert the original open “sanctuary” space into a functional theater, fine arts studios, and high school classrooms. Due to the faltering economy that followed shortly thereafter, the steering committee made the difficult decision to not proceed aggressively with the Blueprint for the Future campaign in order to respect the extraordinary circumstances some of our families and friends were experiencing. Instead, we chose to embark in an initial “quiet” phase of the campaign and were able to raise over $3M that allowed us to secure financing and begin work on these vitally needed improvements to the Bearss Avenue campus. Although some economic challenges linger, our future is upon us. The campus is alive with growth, the high school classes have moved into their new spaces, the auditorium renovations are well underway, and the new elementary school is rising before our very eyes. Now is the time to realize the Blueprint for the Future vision.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

Don NorthChair

Rachel BehuniakKelly Crow

Charlotte EmbodyGreg GhodsiJim Kerkvliet

Daniel C. PeekJohn PerezScott Price

Michele SaigolDoug Winslow

Dawn SchweitzerMichelle Cáceres & Kathy Perez

Development Department

Mary L. KanterHead of School

Maureen ClementStacey Frankel

Shannon Gauthier Alyce Peek

Erma RuffkessJenny WilwantFaculty & Staff

ISSUE NO. 4 :: SEPTEMBER 2011

FOLLOW OUR PROGRESS!

The clock that is being used to track our progress serves as a reminder that there is a critical need to raise the funds to complete these projects NOW. Our Master Plan can no longer be on our “Wish List.”

Thank you to our early donors who have provided the foundation to assure the success of our

Blueprint for the Future Campaign.

(Diagram represents gifts through 9/6/2011)

WHAT IS OUR CURRENT NEED?

Through the diligence and hard work of our Board of Trustees and financial team, CDS has successfully secured financing from TD Bank. This funding enabled us to begin work on our much needed construction projects prior to finishing our capital campaign fund raising. However, this is merely a bridge loan and we must continue to raise money in order to completely fund all of our construction projects. Our overall need remains $10M with a June 30, 2012 requirement to achieve $1.5M in new pledges.

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BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

As school prepared to open, roughly 75 guests were treated to tours of the new high school and auditorium led by project architect, Peter Hepner. Visitors toured the wide hallways ready for the delivery and installation of the new lockers, the bright and spacious new classrooms, and the student lounge area overlooking the atrium taking full advantage of the huge windows on either end. Jeff DeBosier also led some of the attendees across the current 4th and 5th grade porch for a view of the elementary school. A full tour of the elementary school was not possible given current construction conditions, but the impressive

amount of progress was clearly evident. Following the tours, guests were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the atrium. While mingling they were able to look over the color and fabric palette, the new auditorium seat sample, and the master plan model. The attendees even left with a little dust on their shoes to remember the evening by!

THANK yOU TO OUR IN-KIND DONORS:

Ray and Gina Balado / All American Air Conditioning and Appliance ServiceKim and Jeff DeBosierJoel and Kim Schachter / Hanlon Acoustical CeilingsPam and Jim Kerkvliet / GerdauEntrasys Networks

MESSAGE FROM DON NORTH, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CHAIR

Dear CDS Parents and Friends,

Eight years ago, CDS welcomed my family with open arms, and since then, Emily and I continue to be amazed and grateful for all of the opportunities CDS offers our two girls, Elizabeth and Gretchen. I believe strongly in the mission of our school and I’m proud to be part of the Blueprint for the Future steering committee and a new member of the Board of Trustees.

Under the leadership of Dan Peek, former chair of the Board of Trustees and Greg Ghodsi, former chair of the Blueprint campaign, and through the many efforts of CDS staff and parent volunteers, we’ve made great progress raising funds for this important project. We are most fortunate and appreciative that this broad base of

dedicated leaders and volunteers will continue their work on the steering committee as the new school year begins.

In order to meet the critical needs of our growing enrollment and programming, and based on the strong reputation and financial stability of our school, we were able to secure bank financing that allowed us to commence construction before raising all the funds needed for the first phase of our campus improvements. While the first phase of construction will be completed this fall, our debt obligation and the associated financing covenants must be fulfilled. Our overall need remains $10M with a June 30, 2012 requirement to achieve $1.5M in new pledges. It is imperative that we intensify our efforts to not only meet this commitment, but to create the 21st century learning environment that our children deserve. With that said, I’m confident that we can surpass this goal and use those additional monies to begin work on the next step in the master plan - our gymnasium.

Many families have already extended their generous support and the committee is eager to broaden the base of those who believe in this important endeavor. Private institutions like CDS provide each of us, as parents and stakeholders, with a voice in the direction of the organization; and with that voice comes a responsibility to support the institution’s continued growth and stability. I’m asking all those who have not yet participated in this important campaign to do so now.

If you have any questions or comments about the campaign or would like to arrange a meeting to discuss our goals in more detail and how you can help, please feel free to contact me anytime by phone or email at (813) 503-1899 northdeeg@gmail.com or Dawn Schweitzer, Director of Admissions and Development, at dschweitzer@carrollwooddayschool.org.

Let’s all join together and capture this moment of growth, finishing Phase One of the Master Plan and strengthening the educational opportunities for our children. It promises to be an exciting and fruitful experience for us all.

With warmest regards to you and your family,

Don NorthChair, Blueprint for the Future

Since the 2011-12 academic year marks Carrollwood Day School’s 30th anniversary -- a time to celebrate both new beginnings as well as past accomplishments -- there is no better time to take the next step towards CDS’ future. We want to show appreciation to those who have gotten us where we are today, share the CDS story with our newest families, and update all of our friends about the exciting things in store for our school.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Blueprint for the Future Capital CampaignThere is still much to do - and room for many more names!

Names of recent donors appear in bold.

Anonymous (4)Allison AgliataJenny and Kurt AllebachFrancine and Scott AlvarezJohn and Julie AlvarezKim AntolinoJean AntonGail BakerScott and Rachel BehuniakKelly BenedettiFlorence BernardNancy BernsonVincent BethellCarol BeyerDawn and Jon BickoffLauren BillingtonMichelle and Jeff Blazowski Bob and Charlene BleakleyJill and Eric BondurantSue BordenVictoria and Victor Bowers Mary and Chris BradleyTodd BroylesAlan and Trish BrynjolfssonJohn and Margaret BrynjolfssonTrudi BuscemiCDS Prep Class of 2010Michelle and Pablo CáceresBetty CampbellDarrin and Kim Campbell Stacey and Bradley ChaisCarolyn ChaplinDeb and Eric ChaseDavid and Maureen ClementJenna CohenJanie ConnellPat and Margaret CourtneyRod and Dawn CrawfordBill and Kelly CrowJamie and Mark Culbreath Marcie and Sal CuonoMel and Jackie DankerGigi Davis Brenda and Steven DeBoer Jeff and Kim DeBosierLiliane and Geoffrey DizonJennifer and John DosherSteve and Debbie EbensbergerMary and Roy EdgertonDerek and Charlotte EmbodyMario EspinosaSeth FirestoneJenn FlansbrgJane and Hank FloydTodd and Stacey FrankelCayce FrenchTrish and Chris FrostTracy and John FrostMatt and Zhannie FureyDebbie and Jerry Galovic Dan & Krysta Garavuso

Margarita GarciaShannon GauthierAnna GeawanGreg and Jennifer GhodsiJaime Giangrande-HolcomSteve and Amy GionisLaDonna and Steve GoldenAlysa GomezPatrice GreenfieldKen GroddLisa and George HaagJen Jen and John HallJulie Hall-LavorgnaThe Hall Family-Myrna Fux Charitable TrustMark and Deborah HallCynthia J. HallettBarbara HawkinsNancy HawkinsNayda HawkinsSharilyn and Tim HayesKaren and Richard HelberMichael and Shelley HerronDonna HolymanJill IanniBarb and Bill JohnsonMelissa JorgensenMary and Richard KanterRyan KellyPam and Jim KerkvlietScott KolarLinda LawDino LetoShari and Tom LeVineMelissa Lisi Andrea and Adam LorryKari LovelaceAshley and Baker Mabry Frank MabryMike and Danielle MacalusoSara and Kieren MahoneyKaren MalterMeagan and Nelson MañéBlythe and Rich MarulandaGreg and Teresa Matton Stacy and Jim MatulisSabrina McCartneyMaria MilianYvonne MillerLinda MittiesJudy and Paul MonteilhVincent and Barbara MontySandra Moore Virginie MoréAna Maria MorilloSusan MostGlenn and Debra MyerEllen NafeJill NelsonMary NelsonSheila Neugebauer

Julie NohraEmily and Don North Katherine NorthLisa O’BrienKate and Richard O’NeillCoby and Rhonda OrrRachel Jones-PaggioThe Patruno FamilyDan and Alyce Peek Odalis PeñaKathy and John PerezVicki PetersJohn and Wendy PhillipsRuth PiazzaChristine PierceBeth and Enoch PoonDenise PowersScott and Tina PriceCarrie and Alan PrietoDavid Pun and Dr. Elizabeth Chung Judy and Lance Raab Lisa Rapp-Paglicci Greg and Jane RennVicki RivasKellie RobinsonApril and Mike RosenRosemary RubinoErma and Skip Ruffkess Anissa RuizMichele and Shahid SaigolKaren St. JohnJohn and Kimberly SantamariaTerry and Rodger SayyahMorgen SchmittSue and Dick SchuerenbergDawn and Paul SchweitzerVibha SinghMelissa and Steve SmithSandy SmithStephen M. SpauldingMaria Spiegel Jim and Jenine SuttonAnita SzponarAna and Stephen TellerJulie TippettLisa TolsonJoline and Chris TonraDavid and Kimberly TroyerLinda TurckKelly and Tricia VanEppsLisa VicencioTe-Yeh WangStephen & Kristen WattersBart and Margaret WeissJoan WerlingNada WilliamsJenny and Eric WilwantTracy and Doug WinslowBitha Wodrich