For 20 years, the Mt. Laurel Public Education Fund Inc. has been donating money to keep a variety of school programs healthy and alive in the township.
The non-profit corporation was founded in 1994 to support the educational needs of the Mt. Laurel community.
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Antoinette Rath emphasized how important the MLPEF’s donations have become to helping the school district fund a number of clubs and activities.
“Without their support, we could never support what we need to supply the whole child with these activities,” Rath said.
The MLPEF donated $30,000 to the district from its 2013 fundraising. The funds will subsidize numerous clubs and activities the district cannot afford in its budget, scholarships for students in need of financial assistance for tutoring and mini-grants for teachers with innovative programs.
In 20 years, the fund has donated more than $730,000 to Mt. Laurel schools. Rath said the donations have helped fund a number of programs to enhance student learning, including some of the district’s technology improvements.
The MLPEF is holding its 2014 Golf Classic at Laurel Creek Country Club on Monday, Sept. 29. The event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser and accounts for a significant portion of the donations.
This year, the organization is making the golf classic extra special for its 20th anniversary. Secretary Von Schwartz said the MLPEF is having a reunion of sorts for its original founders.
“We’re inviting all of our original incorporating trustees back,” she said.
The day-long event begins at 11 a.m. with check-in and lunch. Golfing will begin at noon with a shotgun start. In the evening, everyone will enjoy dinner, cocktails, entertainment and an awards ceremony.
Along with its usual platinum, gold, silver and bronze sponsorships, the MLPEF has created a 20th anniversary sponsor option for those who want to donate $50, $100 or $200 to the organization.
For more information on the Golf Classic, call (856) 778–6909. To register or become a sponsor, long on to http://bit.ly/MLPEFund.
