DIRECTOR OF MISSION ADVANCEMENT REPORT

• Wolfpack Edge and Pack Edge - On Monday, August 22, 2022, the first Wolfpack Edge Luncheon was held in the Event Center. We hope and pray that we incorporate Faith, Purpose, Passion, and Service into all activities and athletics here at Western. Support of the Pack Edge has been excellent, with over $100,000 raised to support activities and athletics. We are currently looking into improving our live stream of home events and concerts for next school year. Stay tuned for the 2nd Annual Wolfpack Edge Luncheon this coming August.

• NICSTO/Tuition Assistance (TAP) - Due to increased tax credits at the state level, and amazing support from the Western Constituency, over $240,000 was raised to support nearly 80 families with NICSTO tuition scholarships. We also continue to receive gifts for our TAP account, which allows us to bless families out of state or dealing with other circumstances that make paying tuition difficult.

• Celebrate Western - a combination of an online auction, meat, freezer meals, corn donations, and a community meal, Celebrate Western netted over $160,000 for Capital Improvements. Continued roof replacement is the biggest Capital Improvement need moving forward. The Building and Grounds team plans to replace one roof each year moving forward.

• Western Christian Foundation - This was a difficult year for the markets, which has impacted our Foundation. The current balance is nearly $4,000,000. The Foundation annually contributes 3.5% of its total assets to the Western Christian General Fund. We have received over 240 contributions this school year to the Foundation.

The Pack Edge

The PACK EDGE Level – $5,000

Scrolling Varsity Bound Ad (WCHS had 300K views last year!)

4 Individual Season Passes

Signage at Baseball/Softball Fields

Video Board Ad

Golf Sponsorship (hole sponsor & a foursome)

Athletic Program Advertising

• Building Fund/Spring Drive - We had set a goal to eliminate the debt from the previous campaign by the end of 2022. We are very thankful to report that this has happened. Due to the library renovations, we have some Building Fund Debt as that space now serves as a HUB of student services. The Spring Drive has been well received and will allow a “facelift” to the south facia, updates to the air conditioning, and window refabrication this summer.

• Bargain Alley Thrift Store and Bargain Alley

Furniture Outlet Bargain Alley continues to be an incredible blessing to Western and the surrounding community. We now have two locations for Bargain Alley, the downtown Thrift Store and the Bargain Alley Furniture Outlet located two blocks south of Dollar General in Hull. Being a Factory Direct Mattress Dealer has brought new business to the Furniture Outlet. Thank you to our many volunteers who serve Bargain Alley, Western Christian, and our surrounding community!

• I am enjoying my calling here as the DOMA. Obviously, as I just highlighted, part of my job is to raise support for our mission as I oversee these buckets. Another aspect of my job is to support best the faculty and staff who live out our mission. I continue to be involved in attracting new families, Faith Packs/Chapels, FFA, the Chambers Singers, CTE/JumpStart, the Hot Lunch Program, Activities/Athletics, and our Booster Club.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY! GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!

Brad Vis Director of Mission Advancement

The MAROON Level – $2,500

4 Individual Season Passes

Video Board Ad OR Athletic Program Advertising

The WHITE Level – $1,500

2 Individual Season Passes

The INDIVIDUAL Level – $500

1 Individual Season Pass

- (DOMA)