EVENTS OCCURRING SINCE 1999

General mailing to solicit donations: Board members contributed names to construct a generalized mailing list. A letter with a personalized note was mailed to over 200 local individuals and businesses. The response was very positive.

Ghost Party: Bright orange invitations were mailed to every student in the six Myrtle Beach area schools on Friday, October 13th, asking for a $10.00 per person donation.

School House Project: Several local businesses sold Schoolhouses signs to their patrons. The signs were then displayed in the windows of their work place.

Basketball Raffles: Tickets were sold during the MBHS and MBMS home basketball games. The lucky winner was drawn at half time and would split the earnings of the evening with The Foundation. This was a very popular events with the fans.

EVENTS OCCURRING SINCE 2001

New Logo: It's a new look for Myrtle Beach Education Foundation. Through the creative expertise of Scott Brandon and his associates at Brandon Advertising, The Foundation is proud to show off its new logo. Our log is depicted with a rising sun over an open book symbolizing education and it's new and ever changing horizon.

Brochure: June Moorhead, Principal at Myrtle Beach Primary, with the help of Myla Butler, designed and published The Foundation's first brochure. These colorful and informative handouts are available in all the Myrtle Beach schools and are being distributed to potential sponsors during our "Get To Know Us" Campaign.

Newsletter: The first annual MBEF newsletter was published and distributed to all the families attending the six area schools. Our newsletter is multifunctional in updating the community about our activities, elaborating on different ways to help, as well as, introducing The Foundation to those who are not familiar with our mission.

"Get To Know Us Campaign": The Foundation is seeking five-year sponsorships from local businesses and service organizations to reach our financial goal. Folders have been created including valuable information about The Foundation and the different ways one can be involved. A power point presentation has be created by the Myrtle Beach students for showing at group meetings. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor and would like to receive more information or have presentation at one of their meeting should contact one of our Board Members or visit Ways You Can Help.

 
Local business sponsor receives her recognition plaque.

EVENTS OCCURRING IN 2002

Reflective Educational Tribute: After years of planning, the ground breaking ceremony for the Tribute was held December 3, 2002, at Myrtle Beach Middle School. The event included a performance by the MBMS and MBHS orchestra, the MBHS color guard, as well as student speakers and a distinguished MBHS alumni. The official ground breaking concluded the ceremony. Principal Partners composed of local businesses and individuals helped fund the initial construction. Recognition plaques honoring anyone in the educational community may be purchased by completing an Tribute Order Form and will be placed on the monument. These forms are available in all the schools or from our web site. The first phase of the construction should be completed in March 2003.

EVENTS OCCURRING IN 2003

Educational Reflective Tribute: The granite monument was erected and landscaping was completed with the help of Merritt Farmer in conjunction with his earning his Eagle Scout badge. Merrit did a wonderful job and was honored at a ceremony for Eagle Scout Court of Honor Troop 850 sponsored by The Foundation. Placards and plaques application was delayed due to a manufactures product defect. All placards and plaques are presently in the process of being placed on the Tribute with the help of students from Mrs. Sharp's Myrtle Beach Middle School career's class.

Merritt and fellow scouts working on landscaping.

The Foundation participated in the annual Belk's Shopping Days.

Wild Water and Wheels sponsored a day of fun at their water park with funds benefiting The Foundation.

The Foundation was the recipient of a Literacy Grant donated by The Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach in honor of the Myrtle Beach cluster schools' Teacher of the Year. A plaque recognizing the six teachers will be dedicated on the Tribute.

Jill Watts presents rotary literacy grant to board members.

The Foundation was awarded a $10,000 grant from Verizon to be used to advance technology in the schools.
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