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MARIAN CATHOLIC ADVANCEMENT PROFESSIONAL Caps a 20 Year Career Marian Catholic High School says goodbye this month to an alumni parent, longtime Advancement professional and all-around champion for the school. Mary Moffatt, Vice President, Advancement, has resigned her position effective the end of May. Mary Moffatt’s ties to the school are both personal and professional. She and her husband, Bill, are the parents of three grown children who are Marian Catholic alumni. She has served Marian Catholic in various leadership capacities since 1993, both volunteer and professional. Reflecting on a career spanning more than 20 years (including a three-year hiatus), Moffatt describes her tenure as an Advancement professional at MCHS as “A great run! Twice.” A great run indeed. Under her watch, Marian Catholic High School launched two capital campaigns, expanded annual giving programs and revitalized alumni relations and the Alumni Association. In addition to developing and maintaining hundreds of constituent relationships on behalf of the school – a role she describes as “a privilege” – Moffatt facilitated board leadership and partnered with school leaders to spearhead two long-range plans. In doing so, Moffatt helped generate more than $20 million in major gift revenue to ensure a strong and vibrant school well into the future. Many members of the Marian Catholic family credit the school’s financial stability, beyond the tuition driven operating income, in large part to Moffatt and the board’s stewardship and governance. Her accomplishments include fundraising initiatives that made possible major facility improvements, scholarships and academic program enhancements. Alumni parent and member of the MCHS Board of Directors, Nancy Rita Kaz, recalls the days before such campus improvements. Her children attended MCHS in the 1980’s. “You better believe I’ve seen changes,” Kaz remarked. She attributes much of her involvement in recent years to Moffatt’s ability to engage alumni families like hers whose children have moved beyond Marian. “Mary is very good at that,” Kaz commented. She followed quickly with the statement “Although no one ever really leaves Marian!” Moffatt is quick to acknowledge the contributions of parent and alumni organizations, the faculty and staff and the Dominican Sisters of Springfield in fulfilling the living mission of Marian Catholic: Teaching Scholars with a Soul. While she helped create and maintain a comprehensive fund development and public relations operation for MCHS Advancement, the staff is an obvious point of pride. In a letter to the board and administration, she expressed confidence in the ability of the advancement team to “continue to serve the school’s Advancement mission without skipping a beat.” Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, Principal, describes Moffatt as “a gracious and energetic presence and an insightful leader at Marian Catholic who has been the backbone of capital campaigns and the advancement office at Marian Catholic.” “We will always be indebted to her for all she has done for Marian Catholic,” Sister Kathleen Anne said. Patrick Dolan ’72 General Chair of The Courage to Lead capital campaign, agrees, saying that Moffatt’s “energy and optimism are infectious.” Sister M. Paul McCaughey ’67, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Chicago and former Principal and President at Marian Catholic calls Moffatt “the consummate advancement professional.” “She is expert in relationship building, steeped in the vision of the institution, tireless in bringing people together to accomplish the goal of taking the community to the next level,” McCaughey said. “She has a solid grasp of all aspects of the office operation but her value in engaging the support of major donors is priceless.” Moffatt looks forward to transitioning her role at Marian Catholic to a successor who will share her passion and continue the Advancement Mission to secure the resources, both human and capital, to help the school realize its mission and vision. Moffatt’s plans include independent work as a strategist of major gift and capital programs for Catholic education. By Maryellen Hoffman On behalf of the entire Marian Catholic High School Community and with deep appreciation, we recognize Mary Moffatt for her years of dedicated service and commitment to enhancing Marian Catholic's pursuit of excellence. Mary's tireless efforts and numerous accomplishments will have a lasting impact on the vitality of our school and its environment. We are thankful for her outstanding contributions to the Marian Catholic Mission. Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P. President Strategic partnerships formed under Moffatt’s watch: The West Gym and Casey Court Band Room Benish College Center New Science Master Lab and classrooms Football FieldTurf TM and athletic field expansion Okleshen Tennis Courts Student Chapel Council for Leadership training program Facilitating 36 of 51 endowments for scholarship and programs Student Union/Leadership Center Media Center 3
MARIAN FUND Annual Phonathon 2013 The 2013 Marian Catholic Phonathon might be remembered for interruptions by two snow storms and an unexpected school holiday to celebrate the Women’s Basketball State Championship. However, the successful event will go down in history as one that raised more than $55,000 in pledges for the Marian Fund with more “decision” gifts received each day and reaching our goal of $60,000. Chaired by current parents Kathy and Mike Manno and Dan and Marianne Gregorovic, the Parent Phonathon connected current and past parents. A special thank you to Felicia Dupczak ’04 and Phil Werner ’11 who assisted the 116 student volunteers in the school library as they called alumni over three sessions. During the Phonathon, volunteers reached out to more than 12,000 members of the Marian Catholic community throughout the United States. “This event would not be a success if it weren’t for our many volunteers, current parents, past parents, alumni, and friends,” said Pat Trebe, Annual Programs Manager and Phonathon Manager. “The sessions are fun and productive, but it’s the people who volunteer who truly make it special. And, of course, the hundreds of people who ‘answered the call’ make this one of the school’s major fundraisers.” Those we were unable to reach, and those not available when our phonathoners called, still have an opportunity to participate. Your gift is fully tax deductible, can be paid over twelve months, or charged to your credit card by phoning 708-756-9415. Online pledges/gifts are also an option: www.marianchs.com. Connie, Jessica ’11, and Walter Lolli making calls during the Phonathon. The intentions of those who asked for prayers during the Phonathon were remembered at the 7:05 a.m. Mass, celebrated by our Chaplain, Father Bill O’Mara on April 11, in the Student Chapel. Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to excellence, helping Marian Catholic High School to continue to teach Scholars with a Soul. Volunteers from one of three student sessions gather after the Phonathon. Over 116 students volunteered for the 2013 Phonathon! 2012-2013 Phonathon Leadership Committee Karen Banach Paul and Barbara Beck Nancy Dannels Mark DiSanto ’75 Mary Ann Drosos Cecily Fultz Sue Hodson Dorita Kint Howard Kirkham Terry Leal Mary Lou Markert Susan Omotosho Elizabeth Ostrowski Melinda Purcell Judith Stuber Janice Summerrise Sandy Sweeney Sharon Sypole Mary Walter Elia Zambrano Karen Zerante Phonathon Parent/Alumni Callers Karen Banach Joseph Biggio Drusilla Brewer Dan Brzeszkiewicz Kathy Brzeszkiewicz Nancy Chmura Mary Dankowski Nancy Dannels Joe David Mark DiSanto ’75 Colleen Domke Pam Dryanski Marisa Dubose Karen Gallagher ’85 Lisa Goods-Williams Emily Grasser Dan Gregorovic Meghan Grober ’05 Debbie Grober Candace Gwizdalski Charlotte Hamilton Wayne Haser Paul Henry ’85 Mary Henry Sue Hodson Noreen Horan Dorothy Horton-Jackson Kim Hroma Janessa Jackson ’12 Lisa Kelly Lisa Kimbrough-Carr Dorita Kint A very special Thank You to our Phonathon Volunteers! Dan Kistner Marianne Korfiatis Michael Korfiatis Denise Kresal Christine Kristl Debbie Kulchawik Connie LaVelle Barbara Lessentine Connie Lolli Jessica Lolli ’11 Walter Lolli Kathy Manno Mike Manno Mary Markert Marisela Marquez Fred Mierzwa Kevin O’Shea Lynn Ostrowski Jeff Pavur Bill Perkins Robbie Ralkovich Diane Sobie Melanie Sterba Janice Summerrise Cherie Taylor Chuck Taylor Colleen VanderHye Kathy Wallace McKoy Webb Monique Whitehead Vince Whitehead Yvette Woods 4
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