The Campaign for the Students of San Joaquin Memorial: Empowering Today, Transforming Tomorrow

The Campaign for the Students of

Empowering Today, Transforming Tomorrow

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Empowering Today, Transforming Tomorrow This $9 million Campaign for the Students of San Joaquin Memorial supports creating a campus-wide learning environment that unleashes the potential of every student every day, and where the campus—like all Memorial programs—embodies our commitment to excellence. This campaign affirms the school’s mission to reflect the image of God and inspire the formation of our students, providing a rigorous, Catholic, college-preparatory environment, within and beyond the classroom, guiding a diverse student body to lead and serve the community in imitation of Jesus.

The Vision

Across the Central Valley for the past 75 years, you will find our graduates contributing at every level to the quality of life as business and community leaders. Join us now in transforming the future through empowering the students of San Joaquin Memorial High School today.

When a student enters the campus of San Joaquin Memorial High School, something truly wonderful begins to happen. In mind, in body, and certainly in spirit, the Memorial experience begins to unfold.

This future demands that these young people engage in rigorous academic programs rooted in collaborative project-based learning where students work together to apply new knowledge to solve real-world problems.

That experience is one of discovery. Students explore new talents, meet lifelong friends, learn to tackle challenging academic problems, and deepen their faith and commitment to service.

On a campus that is welcoming, safe, and staffed with amazing teachers, these young women and men begin to find their place in the world, empowered, learning how to shape that world for the good of all.

Memorial students learn best when they collaborate. They do it when playing a team sport, working on a service project or performing on stage. We want them to bring this same collegial spirit to the pursuit of learning. Once confined to a classroom—judged for its straight rows of desks facing the teacher, the fount of knowledge—now the entire campus is a dynamic learning space where students become personally invested in their education.

Here is where their future unfolds, where students grow into strong leaders. Memorial is committed to these students because, for the past 75 years and for the next 75 years, our enduring mission is to transform the future through empowering students.

It is for San Joaquin Memorial to provide an inspiring environment where outstanding teachers and a dynamic campus make this learning possible.

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Empowering Today, Transforming Tomorrow This $9 million Campaign for the Students of San Joaquin Memorial supports creating a campus-wide learning environment that unleashes the potential of every student every day, and where the campus—like all Memorial programs—embodies our commitment to excellence. This campaign affirms the school’s mission to reflect the image of God and inspire the formation of our students, providing a rigorous, Catholic, college-preparatory environment, within and beyond the classroom, guiding a diverse student body to lead and serve the community in imitation of Jesus.

The Vision

Across the Central Valley for the past 75 years, you will find our graduates contributing at every level to the quality of life as business and community leaders. Join us now in transforming the future through empowering the students of San Joaquin Memorial High School today.

When a student enters the campus of San Joaquin Memorial High School, something truly wonderful begins to happen. In mind, in body, and certainly in spirit, the Memorial experience begins to unfold.

This future demands that these young people engage in rigorous academic programs rooted in collaborative project-based learning where students work together to apply new knowledge to solve real-world problems.

That experience is one of discovery. Students explore new talents, meet lifelong friends, learn to tackle challenging academic problems, and deepen their faith and commitment to service.

On a campus that is welcoming, safe, and staffed with amazing teachers, these young women and men begin to find their place in the world, empowered, learning how to shape that world for the good of all.

Memorial students learn best when they collaborate. They do it when playing a team sport, working on a service project or performing on stage. We want them to bring this same collegial spirit to the pursuit of learning. Once confined to a classroom—judged for its straight rows of desks facing the teacher, the fount of knowledge—now the entire campus is a dynamic learning space where students become personally invested in their education.

Here is where their future unfolds, where students grow into strong leaders. Memorial is committed to these students because, for the past 75 years and for the next 75 years, our enduring mission is to transform the future through empowering students.

It is for San Joaquin Memorial to provide an inspiring environment where outstanding teachers and a dynamic campus make this learning possible.

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Building the Academic Community

“Every student, every day will be surrounded by Memorial’s commitment to excellence.

We will be the school of choice for families throughout the valley.”

– Michael C. Burke, President

Learning is an experience of discovery. When understanding dawns in wide-eyed students, that moment is magical for students and teachers alike. It is an experience that instills in students the confidence and desire to explore even more. Students, collaborating with one another and guided by gifted teachers, unleash amazing creativity for discovering solutions.

Memorial is committed to increasing the SCHOLARSHIP FUND by $2 million to ease the tuition burden for qualified families who want to choose Memorial for their children.

Memorial intends to celebrate the school’s inspiring teaching staff with four ENDOWED FACULTY CHAIRS, each at $250,000, to recognize and promote excellence in teaching. Goal: $3,000,000

Creating aVibrant Learning Campus The 75-year-old San Joaquin Memorial campus has been a second home for generations of Memorial families from Fresno and the surrounding communities. And it will be home for generations of families to come.

Now is the time to prepare our campus for the next 75 years. Our facilities are showing the effects of years of busy student life. Some, like the school’s gym, have never had air-conditioning. Still others were built for a purpose no longer suited for today’s students.

“Remembering our past is essential for our journey toward the future. The very name of our school includes the concept ‘MEMORIAL’. What a bright future we have because of the ones we ‘memorialize.’ There is a clear vision for the future of SJM. How blessed we are to have the opportunity to be part of that.”

– Most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, D.D., Honorary Chair

An inclusive campus master plan committee composed of board members, parents, diocesan leaders, faculty and staff guided our campus improvement plan that will impact every student every day. It is not a question of needing more space. We need innovative, efficient, and effective spaces across the campus to support student life and learning at Memorial. Goal: $6,000,000

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Building the Academic Community

“Every student, every day will be surrounded by Memorial’s commitment to excellence.

We will be the school of choice for families throughout the valley.”

– Michael C. Burke, President

Learning is an experience of discovery. When understanding dawns in wide-eyed students, that moment is magical for students and teachers alike. It is an experience that instills in students the confidence and desire to explore even more. Students, collaborating with one another and guided by gifted teachers, unleash amazing creativity for discovering solutions.

Memorial is committed to increasing the SCHOLARSHIP FUND by $2 million to ease the tuition burden for qualified families who want to choose Memorial for their children.

Memorial intends to celebrate the school’s inspiring teaching staff with four ENDOWED FACULTY CHAIRS, each at $250,000, to recognize and promote excellence in teaching. Goal: $3,000,000

Creating aVibrant Learning Campus The 75-year-old San Joaquin Memorial campus has been a second home for generations of Memorial families from Fresno and the surrounding communities. And it will be home for generations of families to come.

Now is the time to prepare our campus for the next 75 years. Our facilities are showing the effects of years of busy student life. Some, like the school’s gym, have never had air-conditioning. Still others were built for a purpose no longer suited for today’s students.

“Remembering our past is essential for our journey toward the future. The very name of our school includes the concept ‘MEMORIAL’. What a bright future we have because of the ones we ‘memorialize.’ There is a clear vision for the future of SJM. How blessed we are to have the opportunity to be part of that.”

– Most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, D.D., Honorary Chair

An inclusive campus master plan committee composed of board members, parents, diocesan leaders, faculty and staff guided our campus improvement plan that will impact every student every day. It is not a question of needing more space. We need innovative, efficient, and effective spaces across the campus to support student life and learning at Memorial. Goal: $6,000,000

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Conceptual Artist Rendering

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VISITOR WELCOME & QUAD Over the years, multiple points of entry have evolved leaving the campus without a safe, secure, and single point of entry for visitors. Now all visitors will arrive through a newly conceived front entrance, with secure off-street parking, and be greeted in a new reception area that flows beautifully into the heart of the campus, the new Quad.

The Quad, with its fountain, permanent seating, and pergola promises to be a central gathering space for students to relax, work in study groups, or catch up on homework. This, too, will serve as a celebration space for school events. Estimated Cost: $700,000

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VISITOR WELCOME & QUAD Over the years, multiple points of entry have evolved leaving the campus without a safe, secure, and single point of entry for visitors. Now all visitors will arrive through a newly conceived front entrance, with secure off-street parking, and be greeted in a new reception area that flows beautifully into the heart of the campus, the new Quad.

The Quad, with its fountain, permanent seating, and pergola promises to be a central gathering space for students to relax, work in study groups, or catch up on homework. This, too, will serve as a celebration space for school events. Estimated Cost: $700,000

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CAMPUS COMMONS The cafeteria has always been more than a place for students to have lunch. This space—the only air-conditioned space on campus able to handle large events—will be transformed into the Commons where the community can gather.

In this multi-purpose space, we will welcome guest speakers, host parent meetings, bring a class together, and provide food service. The Commons has easy access to the stadium and its own plaza that makes it a perfect gathering space. Estimated Cost: $600,000 Conceptual Artist Rendering

MARY ALICE DIENER ACADEMIC CENTER Memorial welcomes students with many different learning styles, and it is up to us to support each of them. We are converting the media center into a learning hub where students can access the needed resources for them to be successful. The Academic Center will be home to academic and college counselors, opportunities to take advanced courses online or through emerging virtual reality technology, and a collaborative learning and testing center. This will be the academic heart of the campus that provides support to teachers and individualized help for students.

Estimated Cost: $500,000

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CAMPUS COMMONS The cafeteria has always been more than a place for students to have lunch. This space—the only air-conditioned space on campus able to handle large events—will be transformed into the Commons where the community can gather.

In this multi-purpose space, we will welcome guest speakers, host parent meetings, bring a class together, and provide food service. The Commons has easy access to the stadium and its own plaza that makes it a perfect gathering space. Estimated Cost: $600,000 Conceptual Artist Rendering

MARY ALICE DIENER ACADEMIC CENTER Memorial welcomes students with many different learning styles, and it is up to us to support each of them. We are converting the media center into a learning hub where students can access the needed resources for them to be successful. The Academic Center will be home to academic and college counselors, opportunities to take advanced courses online or through emerging virtual reality technology, and a collaborative learning and testing center. This will be the academic heart of the campus that provides support to teachers and individualized help for students.

Estimated Cost: $500,000

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GYM Adding an efficient HVAC system to the main competition gym will improve indoor air quality and comfort and greatly enhance the player and spectator experience. Anchoring the Quad, the Gym also will receive updates to its exterior and renovated locker rooms. Estimated Cost: $600,000

RYAN CENTER This campus resource provides important and much needed programming space for Memorial.

Certainly, renovating this donated diocesan gym meets the school’s needs for athletic practice space and an expanded performing arts program, but it is equally valuable as the host site for our partner schools’ sports games and tournaments.

The Ryan Center needs to be an impressive first encounter for future Memorial families where they experience our commitment to excellence. Estimated Cost: $600,000 Conceptual Artist Rendering

“We believe an “investment in” SJM’s campaign now is both timely and necessary as an endorsement of current students and those to come. It’s our family’s view that the San Joaquin Memorial community is generational and uniquely loyal. Perhaps it’s that personal part that makes SJM so special, and most important of all the Memorial experiences.”

– Judith & Donald Peracchi ‘62, Campaign Chairs REPLACING THE STADIUM FIELD A natural turf playing field provides many advantages to student athletes, but to maintain it means limiting its use outside of game days. An artificial turf field allows many more opportunities for yearround practice and multi-sport games for students, 80 percent of whom participate in our sports programs and student life activities. This campaign priority will be funded after completing the other major campus projects. Estimated Cost: $1,600,000

Conceptual Artist Rendering

In addition, the entire campus will be refreshed with new paint, landscaped plazas, way-finding signage, and updated restrooms. Holy Cross Chapel will be remodeled. The athletic complex will get new home bleachers and press box, cost-efficient LED lighting, and an improved running track. Estimated Cost: $1,400,000 8

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GYM Adding an efficient HVAC system to the main competition gym will improve indoor air quality and comfort and greatly enhance the player and spectator experience. Anchoring the Quad, the Gym also will receive updates to its exterior and renovated locker rooms. Estimated Cost: $600,000

RYAN CENTER This campus resource provides important and much needed programming space for Memorial.

Certainly, renovating this donated diocesan gym meets the school’s needs for athletic practice space and an expanded performing arts program, but it is equally valuable as the host site for our partner schools’ sports games and tournaments.

The Ryan Center needs to be an impressive first encounter for future Memorial families where they experience our commitment to excellence. Estimated Cost: $600,000 Conceptual Artist Rendering

“We believe an “investment in” SJM’s campaign now is both timely and necessary as an endorsement of current students and those to come. It’s our family’s view that the San Joaquin Memorial community is generational and uniquely loyal. Perhaps it’s that personal part that makes SJM so special, and most important of all the Memorial experiences.”

– Judith & Donald Peracchi ‘62, Campaign Chairs REPLACING THE STADIUM FIELD A natural turf playing field provides many advantages to student athletes, but to maintain it means limiting its use outside of game days. An artificial turf field allows many more opportunities for yearround practice and multi-sport games for students, 80 percent of whom participate in our sports programs and student life activities. This campaign priority will be funded after completing the other major campus projects. Estimated Cost: $1,600,000

Conceptual Artist Rendering

In addition, the entire campus will be refreshed with new paint, landscaped plazas, way-finding signage, and updated restrooms. Holy Cross Chapel will be remodeled. The athletic complex will get new home bleachers and press box, cost-efficient LED lighting, and an improved running track. Estimated Cost: $1,400,000 8

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Estimated Costs and Timeline

Empowering Today, Transforming Tomorrow

This ambitious $9 million plan will create a unified campus that promotes innovative teaching and learning while building a strong sense of community.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Commitments to the Scholarship Fund and Endowed Faculty Chairs will be ongoing and applied as gifts are received.

All gifts to the EMPOWERING TODAY, TRANSFORMING TOMORROW Campaign will be held in a capital projects account separate from school operating funds and the Diocese of Fresno and used solely for projects within the scope of this campaign.

• Academic Community: $3 Million

• Campus Improvements: $4.4 Million • Turf Field: $1.6 Million

Each specific campus project can begin as soon as funds to complete that project are received from our generous community of donors. The school will not incur any debt to cover project costs.

CASH Cash gifts can be made through credit/debit card transactions, or personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders made payable to San Joaquin Memorial High School/Campaign. To donate online, go to sjmhs.org/campaign.

Named Gift Opportunities are offered to individuals, families, foundations, and businesses at specific donation levels.

Please refer to the insert for more details about donor recognition and named gift opportunities.

Some funded projects can be completed during the school year, while others need to wait for when students are away from campus. The Turf Field project, when funded, will begin when other campus improvements are completed.

APPRECIATED STOCKS, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS An alternative to cash is a gift of appreciated securities. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds owned for more than one year and that have increased in value are popular assets used for charitable giving. In most cases, the full fair market value of gifts of appreciated assets is deductible, providing immediate tax benefits to you. And don’t forget about your IRA. Please consult your financial professional for advice on maximizing your campaign gift plans. A brokerage account transfer form is available from the Advancement Office or online at sjmhs.org/ giving.

Your support is now needed to achieve the goals of this campaign. You can make a difference.

Your gift can be structured in several ways:

PLEDGES You may want to make a pledge now and spread payments over time, preferably over three years but up to five years. As illustrated in the accompanying chart, by breaking down a multi-year commitment into different payment schedules, you might see how you can manage a personally significant gift to the campaign.

TOTAL 3-YR COMMITMENT

“San Joaquin Memorial has a very special place in the hearts of its alums. Many of them have watched with joy as their children and grandchildren experienced the same awesome development of mind, spirit and Christ centered living, which they themselves learned years earlier. The physical plant however, needs a makeover to retain and expand the mission of the school. Not very much has been done in years. Now is the time. We are happy to lead with our own gift and encouragement of others. We have modest goals which will be achieved and allow this special place to continue for years to come.”

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS Many corporations and foundations offer matching gift programs. Such programs may allow donors to double or even triple the amount of their contribution. Matching gift forms are available from company personnel or human resource offices.

DAY

MONTH

QUARTER

ANNUAL

$1,000,000

$913

$27,778

$83,333

$333,333

$500,000

$457

$13,889

$41,667

$166,667

$250,000

$228

$6,944

$20,833

$83,333

$100,000

$91

$2,778

$8,333

$33,333

$50,000

$46

$1,389

$4,167

$16,667

$25,000

$23

$694

$2,083

$8,333

$10,000

$9

$278

$833

$3,333

$5,000

$5

$139

$417

$1,667

– Karen & Richard Spencer ‘62, Campaign Chairs

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Estimated Costs and Timeline

Empowering Today, Transforming Tomorrow

This ambitious $9 million plan will create a unified campus that promotes innovative teaching and learning while building a strong sense of community.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Commitments to the Scholarship Fund and Endowed Faculty Chairs will be ongoing and applied as gifts are received.

All gifts to the EMPOWERING TODAY, TRANSFORMING TOMORROW Campaign will be held in a capital projects account separate from school operating funds and the Diocese of Fresno and used solely for projects within the scope of this campaign.

• Academic Community: $3 Million

• Campus Improvements: $4.4 Million • Turf Field: $1.6 Million

Each specific campus project can begin as soon as funds to complete that project are received from our generous community of donors. The school will not incur any debt to cover project costs.

CASH Cash gifts can be made through credit/debit card transactions, or personal checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders made payable to San Joaquin Memorial High School/Campaign. To donate online, go to sjmhs.org/campaign.

Named Gift Opportunities are offered to individuals, families, foundations, and businesses at specific donation levels.

Please refer to the insert for more details about donor recognition and named gift opportunities.

Some funded projects can be completed during the school year, while others need to wait for when students are away from campus. The Turf Field project, when funded, will begin when other campus improvements are completed.

APPRECIATED STOCKS, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS An alternative to cash is a gift of appreciated securities. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds owned for more than one year and that have increased in value are popular assets used for charitable giving. In most cases, the full fair market value of gifts of appreciated assets is deductible, providing immediate tax benefits to you. And don’t forget about your IRA. Please consult your financial professional for advice on maximizing your campaign gift plans. A brokerage account transfer form is available from the Advancement Office or online at sjmhs.org/ giving.

Your support is now needed to achieve the goals of this campaign. You can make a difference.

Your gift can be structured in several ways:

PLEDGES You may want to make a pledge now and spread payments over time, preferably over three years but up to five years. As illustrated in the accompanying chart, by breaking down a multi-year commitment into different payment schedules, you might see how you can manage a personally significant gift to the campaign.

TOTAL 3-YR COMMITMENT

“San Joaquin Memorial has a very special place in the hearts of its alums. Many of them have watched with joy as their children and grandchildren experienced the same awesome development of mind, spirit and Christ centered living, which they themselves learned years earlier. The physical plant however, needs a makeover to retain and expand the mission of the school. Not very much has been done in years. Now is the time. We are happy to lead with our own gift and encouragement of others. We have modest goals which will be achieved and allow this special place to continue for years to come.”

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS Many corporations and foundations offer matching gift programs. Such programs may allow donors to double or even triple the amount of their contribution. Matching gift forms are available from company personnel or human resource offices.

DAY

MONTH

QUARTER

ANNUAL

$1,000,000

$913

$27,778

$83,333

$333,333

$500,000

$457

$13,889

$41,667

$166,667

$250,000

$228

$6,944

$20,833

$83,333

$100,000

$91

$2,778

$8,333

$33,333

$50,000

$46

$1,389

$4,167

$16,667

$25,000

$23

$694

$2,083

$8,333

$10,000

$9

$278

$833

$3,333

$5,000

$5

$139

$417

$1,667

– Karen & Richard Spencer ‘62, Campaign Chairs

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Campaign Leadership Dear San Joaquin Memorial family, Two years ago we made a commitment to the students of SJM and our entire community.

That commitment was to develop a campus environment where each and every student would be inspired to do their best work, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our commitment took the form of our campus master plan that put student needs at the center of the plan.

True to our word, we are pleased to announce the EMPOWERING TODAY, TRANSFORMING TOMORROW capital campaign. Through this effort, we are inviting the entire San Joaquin Memorial community to join us in a spirit of excitement, sacrifice and generosity.

With a funding goal of $9 million, the EMPOWERING TODAY, TRANSFORMING TOMORROW campaign will reinforce the foundations of our school while creating a transformative learning environment that will be unmatched in the Central Valley.

Thank you all for the support you have always shown to San Joaquin Memorial. We look forward to making this next chapter a reality with you.

Yours in Christ, Michael C. Burke, President

CAMPAIGN CABINET

CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE

CAMPAIGN PLANNING COUNCIL

Most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, D.D. Honorary Chair

Kenyeih Williams Capital Campaign Director/ Director of Advancement

Policies and Procedures Jarrod Martinez Kathy Ramirez Doug Sampson

Judith & Donald Peracchi ‘62 Campaign Chairs Karen & Richard Spencer ‘62 Campaign Chairs

Michael C. Burke President

Resource and Development Susie Byers Jeff Peracchi Mike Schuh

Susie Byers Board Chair Neil Angelillo Board Member Jeff Peracchi Foundation President Bob Hotz American City Bureau Penelope Villa-Fierro Campaign Assistant

Communications Jamie Applegate Tracy Kashian Kathryn McDougal Stacy Roque

For more information about this Campaign for the Students of San Joaquin Memorial, contact:

Michael C. Burke, President mburke@sjmhs.org | 559-268-9251 ext. 102

Property and Facilities Neil Angelillo Juan Gonzalez John Hodges Mike Thomason

Kenyeih Williams, Director of Advancement kwilliams@sjmhs.org | 559-268-9251 ext. 126

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