SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
EHT COMMUNITY PRIDE FESTIVAL
To Participate, register HERE
Stay Tuned for the 2024 Dice & Dine Date to be Announced!
Thanks to these GENEROUS sponsors, our attendees, auction donors, and those who were unable to attend but still donated to the cause, more than $15,000 was raised at the 2023 "May the 4th Be With You Dice & Dine Fundraising Voyage for Egg Harbor Township Schools" held May 4th at
Linwood Country Club!
Community Partnership Raises Over $15,000 for Egg Harbor Township Schools
The Community Partnership for Egg Harbor Township Schools Inc. raised over $15,000 for the largest district in Atlantic County at their
Star Wars-themed May the 4th Be With You 14th annual Dice & Dine Fundraising Voyage at Linwood Country Club on May 4. Proceeds are donated back to the district annually for instructional technology, academic enhancement, capital projects and extracurricular activities projects not covered by the distrct budget.
The event also paid tribute to AtlantiCare, this year’s corporate recipient of the Lou DeScioli Community Spirit Award; and Cameron Bell, EHTHS boys basketball coach, who received the George Wilkinson Staff Member of the Year Award. Generous sponsors included: $3,000 Royal Flush Sponsors Greens and Grains/Plant-Based Food For Homegrown Families and UBS/Donovan Financial Group; $2,000 Full House Sponsors Brown & Brown and Cooper Levenson Attorneys At Law; $1,000 Table Game Sponsors AtlantiCare, Atlantic Capes Fisheries Inc., Fulton Bank, OceanFirst Bank, and Remington & Vernick Engineers; $500 Ace of Spades Sponsors Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes Inc., Benecard, Glenn Insurance Inc., Kates Schneider Engineering LLC, Linkit!, Sheppard Bus Service, Ted Sanchious, and Titan Shoring & Construction LLC; and $250 Friends of the Foundation Sponsors ($250) Book-It Distribution, D’Arcy Johnson Day, Ford Scott & Associates LLC, FVHD Architects-Planners, General Chemical & Supply Inc., and Motors & Drives Inc.
Dice & Dine guests were treated to live jazz music provided by the EHTHS Jazz Band, food stations, a 50-50 raffle, and auction. Each attendee received two drink tickets, and $50 in casino chips to test their luck at eight Blackjack tables, two Craps tables, two Roulette Wheels, and a Big 6 Money Wheel. At the end of the evening, ‘gamblers’ exchanged their ‘winnings’ for auction tickets and the chance to win exciting prizes donated by generous area businesses.
Since its inception in 2005, the Community Partnership has raised approximately $550,000 for instructional technology, academic enhancement, extracurricular activities and capital projects that benefit public school students in Egg Harbor Township. Past events have funded the LED Marquee Sign at the corner of High School Drive and English Creek; a professional Digital Recording Studio for EHTHS students; a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for engineering curriculum; new Computer Labs; Commercial Cooking Equipment for the EHTHS Football Stadium Concession Stand; TV Cameras and Studio Upgrades for Media program students; Playgrounds; a Steinway Grand Piano for Performing Arts students; iPads for students with Autism; start-up equipment and uniforms for boys and girls competitive Lacrosse Teams, and more.
To become a Community Partnership Trustee member, or for more information, please call (609) 646-8441 ext. 1017, or via email to gregorye@eht.k12.nj.us.
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The Community Partnership for Egg Harbor Township Schools Inc. raised over $15,000 for the largest district in Atlantic County at their
Star Wars-themed May the 4th Be With You 14th annual Dice & Dine Fundraising Voyage at Linwood Country Club on May 4. Proceeds are donated back to the district annually for instructional technology, academic enhancement, capital projects and extracurricular activities projects not covered by the distrct budget.
The event also paid tribute to AtlantiCare, this year’s corporate recipient of the Lou DeScioli Community Spirit Award; and Cameron Bell, EHTHS boys basketball coach, who received the George Wilkinson Staff Member of the Year Award. Generous sponsors included: $3,000 Royal Flush Sponsors Greens and Grains/Plant-Based Food For Homegrown Families and UBS/Donovan Financial Group; $2,000 Full House Sponsors Brown & Brown and Cooper Levenson Attorneys At Law; $1,000 Table Game Sponsors AtlantiCare, Atlantic Capes Fisheries Inc., Fulton Bank, OceanFirst Bank, and Remington & Vernick Engineers; $500 Ace of Spades Sponsors Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes Inc., Benecard, Glenn Insurance Inc., Kates Schneider Engineering LLC, Linkit!, Sheppard Bus Service, Ted Sanchious, and Titan Shoring & Construction LLC; and $250 Friends of the Foundation Sponsors ($250) Book-It Distribution, D’Arcy Johnson Day, Ford Scott & Associates LLC, FVHD Architects-Planners, General Chemical & Supply Inc., and Motors & Drives Inc.
Dice & Dine guests were treated to live jazz music provided by the EHTHS Jazz Band, food stations, a 50-50 raffle, and auction. Each attendee received two drink tickets, and $50 in casino chips to test their luck at eight Blackjack tables, two Craps tables, two Roulette Wheels, and a Big 6 Money Wheel. At the end of the evening, ‘gamblers’ exchanged their ‘winnings’ for auction tickets and the chance to win exciting prizes donated by generous area businesses.
Since its inception in 2005, the Community Partnership has raised approximately $550,000 for instructional technology, academic enhancement, extracurricular activities and capital projects that benefit public school students in Egg Harbor Township. Past events have funded the LED Marquee Sign at the corner of High School Drive and English Creek; a professional Digital Recording Studio for EHTHS students; a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for engineering curriculum; new Computer Labs; Commercial Cooking Equipment for the EHTHS Football Stadium Concession Stand; TV Cameras and Studio Upgrades for Media program students; Playgrounds; a Steinway Grand Piano for Performing Arts students; iPads for students with Autism; start-up equipment and uniforms for boys and girls competitive Lacrosse Teams, and more.
To become a Community Partnership Trustee member, or for more information, please call (609) 646-8441 ext. 1017, or via email to gregorye@eht.k12.nj.us.
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AtlantiCare - 2023 Recipient of the Lou DeScioli Community Spirit Award
u joined the Community Partnership Board in December of 2005, back when our organization was in its infancy. Lou was an EHT resident; father of five; an original member of the EHT Schools Strategic Planning Committee; a long-time Somers Point businessman; member of the Somers Point Education Foundation; past president of both the Somers Point Rotary Club and Somers Point Business Association, and co-leader of the EHTHS Interact Club.
Lou brought experience, knowledge, civic mindedness, intuitiveness, and sensibility to the Community Partnership. On May 29, 2008, he took over as president and remained at the helm until May 17, 2011. He was the epitome of what a President should be! His strong leadership skills, forward-thinking, business sense, sense of humor, integrity, and can-do attitude took the Community Partnership to the next level and demonstrated not only his commitment to the students and staff of Egg Harbor Township School District, but to the entire community. Lou was an incredibly benevolent individual who always led by example, and never expected or asked anything from anyone that he wasn’t willing to do himself.
Lou brought experience, knowledge, civic mindedness, intuitiveness, and sensibility to the Community Partnership. On May 29, 2008, he took over as president and remained at the helm until May 17, 2011. He was the epitome of what a President should be! His strong leadership skills, forward-thinking, business sense, sense of humor, integrity, and can-do attitude took the Community Partnership to the next level and demonstrated not only his commitment to the students and staff of Egg Harbor Township School District, but to the entire community. Lou was an incredibly benevolent individual who always led by example, and never expected or asked anything from anyone that he wasn’t willing to do himself.
Coach Cameron Bell - Recipient of the 2023 George Wilkinson Staff Member of the Year Award
George Wilkinson's favorite lesson to share with students was his 'givers vs. takers' speech using "The Starfish Story" as his script. He knew he couldn't change the entire world, but he was committed to making a positive contribution in the life of someone else every single day.
George was a giver. At 6’3”, big as a bear, and with a heart and personality the size of Texas, George was affectionately known as “Coach” or “Wilk” to his students, his peers, and his friends. For more than three decades, he inspired others here with his extraordinary gift of making every person who crossed his path feel important and valued. He encouraged positive behaviors among students, fostered a sense of belonging for all students and their families, and instilled the meaning of respect for all in the classroom, on the sports field and among his co-workers. In short, George cultivated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in and out of the classroom long before it was a thing.
As a longtime beloved football and track coach to throngs of students, he inspired and motivated high school athletes to reach for their personal best every day. He accomplished this without yelling or making them run extra laps. He did it the old-fashioned way -- with love, respect and constant encouragement. The kids believed in themselves because they knew Wilk believed in them. He spent every ounce of energy he had to bring out the best in EHT students and through his kindness and generosity, he taught them to be givers too.
George was a giver. At 6’3”, big as a bear, and with a heart and personality the size of Texas, George was affectionately known as “Coach” or “Wilk” to his students, his peers, and his friends. For more than three decades, he inspired others here with his extraordinary gift of making every person who crossed his path feel important and valued. He encouraged positive behaviors among students, fostered a sense of belonging for all students and their families, and instilled the meaning of respect for all in the classroom, on the sports field and among his co-workers. In short, George cultivated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in and out of the classroom long before it was a thing.
As a longtime beloved football and track coach to throngs of students, he inspired and motivated high school athletes to reach for their personal best every day. He accomplished this without yelling or making them run extra laps. He did it the old-fashioned way -- with love, respect and constant encouragement. The kids believed in themselves because they knew Wilk believed in them. He spent every ounce of energy he had to bring out the best in EHT students and through his kindness and generosity, he taught them to be givers too.
On Thursday, May the 4th, the Community Patnership will host the 13th Dice & Dine - an OUT-OF-THIS WORLD
casino game-themed party that raises funds for Egg Harbor Township Schools, the largest district in Atlantic County.
casino game-themed party that raises funds for Egg Harbor Township Schools, the largest district in Atlantic County.
2023 DICE & DINE: THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023
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Community Partnership For Egg Harbor Township Schools, Inc. Foundation Board Office
13 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 646-8441 x1017
gregorye@eht.k12.nj.us
13 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 646-8441 x1017
gregorye@eht.k12.nj.us
