Biloxi First, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving our city's educational system. Founded in 1989, Biloxi First has a vision of inspiring and supporting creative projects, improving the quality of education, and helping to develop the full scholastic potential of students in the Biloxi Public Schools.
Become a member of Biloxi First and be a special partner in the education of Biloxi's students. All contributions are tax deductible.
___ Friend, $50
___ Partner, $125
___ Silver Honor Roll, $250
___ Gold Honor Roll, $500
___ Platinum Honor Roll, $1000
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Henry Dick
228.374.2100, or henry.dick@pmp.org
Biloxi First, P.O. Box 982, Biloxi, MS 39533
Membership Brochure
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New Guidelines set for Biloxi First Grants...
METHODS and GOALS
Our methods will include, but are not limited to, programs that will:
Promote the physical and financial involvement of business, industry and military in the education process of our community.
Promote excellence among our professional educators, both academic and administrative.
Encourage and reward achievers across the entire spectrum of ability, both students and educators.
Finance creative programs and innovative projects that would not other-wise be funded.
Develop a permanent foundation for depositing and managing funds generated through Biloxi First, Inc., and matched in part by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
BECOME A MEMBER OF BILOXI FIRST
A minimum contribution of $125 for a business or organization and $50 for an individual makes you a voting member of Biloxi First, but all donations are needed and greatly appreciated.
Please fill out and return the attached membership application today, along with your much-needed contributions. We can make Biloxi first if we just put our money where our minds are.
Through membership dues and through our Named Grant Program, our endowment fund now exceeds $200,000, giving teachers even greater access to funds for new projects.
Named Grants
Through Biloxi First, you can establish a permanent Named Grant by a contribution of $5000.
Biloxi First, Inc., will in turn continually work to secure matching funds up to an additional $5000 that will provide for a total of $10,000 to be permanently invested in the Biloxi First Educational Endowment Fund.
Your Named Grant may bear your name, the name of your business, or the name of someone whom you wish to honor.
Everyone Is A Winner!
The Donor:
Selects one or more persons to be honored as lifetime member(s) of Biloxi First. Inc.
Chooses the name of the grant (to be associated forever with Biloxi's commitment to educational excellence).
Designates the school project area.
Is appropriately recognized by Biloxi First.
Actively participates in the support of creative public education in the Biloxi Public Schools.
Makes a tax deductible contribution.
The Student:
Receives a more creative educational experience.
Learns that people in the community care about quality education.
The Teacher:
Creates and submits a proposal for innovative teaching.
Improves life in the classroom.
Practices more effective communication.
Biloxi First:
Announces the establishment of the Named Grant to the media.
Requests project proposals from the designated school or teachers in the designated area(s).
Reviews and awards funding to the best proposal(s).
Sends an annual press release to the media announcing the project to be funded by the Named Grant.
Hosts meeting to recognize donors.
BILOXI FIRST
P.O. Box 982
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 374-4586
Named Grants |
LARRY E. BOGARD
By Margo Bogard Stafford, Matt Bogard, Brett Bogard
June 1992 |
MICHAEL STEWART
By Bruce Stewart
December 1992 |
BRUCE STEWART
By the Bruce Stewart Family
August 1993
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KIWANIS CLUB
February 1994 |
DR. W. STEVE SEKUL
By Betty Sekul
June 1995 |
FRANK P. CORSO
By Mrs. Liz Joachim
November 1996 |
SAUCIER FAMILY
By Mr. C. B. Saucier, Sr.
October 1996 |
BILOXI REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
December 1997 |
BILOXI ROTARY
August 1997 |
TREASURE BAY CASINO
August 1997 |
ANNETTE O’KEEFE
By Biloxi First Foundation
September 1998 |
BOOMTOWN CASINO
July 1998 |
ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO
November 1998 |
YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS
December 1999 |
STAND FOR EDUCATION
June 2000 |
JIMMIE ROY
By Biloxi First Foundation
July 2000 |
JIMMIE ROY
By Leadership Gulf Coast
April 2001 |
BILOXI LIONS CLUB
June 2001 |
GRAND CASINO
January 2000 |
MR. & MRS. T. MITCHELL KALOM
By T. Mitchell Kalom
January 2001 |
DR. & MRS. LARRY DRAWDY
December 2001 |
Guild Hardy Associates
March 2002 |
W. G. Yates & Sons
May 2002
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The Peoples Bank
May 2002 |
The Junior Auxiliary of
Biloxi-Ocean Springs
May 2002
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Kay and Alton Bankston
September 2002 |
Clean Rite
October 2002 |
Dr. William A. Tisdale and Connie Tisdale
September 2003 |
Biloxi Chamber
October 2003 |
Rodney Seymour
November 2003 |
Coast Community Bank
November 2003 |
Winona and Prof Carpenter
October 2005 |
Wachovia Bank
March 2006 |
Sean T. McKean
March 2006 |
Tradition Properties and First Bank and Trust of Mississippi
May 2006 |
Hancock Bank
August 2006 |
Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, PLLC
February 2007 |
Sam & Tracy Bailey
February 2007 |
Jerry J. O'Keefe, Sr.
April, 2007 |
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Board of Directors
Laurie Cox
Ann Denison
Walt Denton
Henry Dick
Larry Drawdy
Jamey Hunt
Susan Hunt
Liz Joachim
Chris Moore
Rose Nelson
Mildred Roy
Zan Skelton
Kande Steele
Bruce Stewart
Paul A. Tisdale
Susan Walker
Rich Westfall
Honorary Advisors
Gerald Blessey
Alton Bankston
Donn Mitchell, II
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