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

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

The Peoples Bank
May 2002

The Junior Auxiliary of
Biloxi-Ocean Springs
May 2002

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

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

Rev 02/05/07 pat

     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...

• Teacher Grant Application Requirements (.pdf)
• Project Summary Sheet (.pdf)
• Project Summary Sheet  (WORD)

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.