Communities In Schools
Dropout Prevention
 

Newsletter - Oct. 2009

SUCCESS STORIES

Thanks to the generosity of donors, CIS has helped thousands of children excel in schools throughout the Charleston region. learn more

ROUNDBALL CLASSIC
December 28, 29, 30, 2009

The Roundball Classic is a nationally-recognized basketball tournament that benefits Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area, Inc. and the Rotary Club of North Charleston. learn more

THE CHOCOLATE AFFAIR
February 6, 2010

The Chocolate Affair is a gala function offering gourmet catering, chocolate desserts from Charleston's finest restaurants and speciality shops, and auction items. learn more

CHARLESTON YACHT AFFAIR
May 16, 2010

The Charleston Yacht Affair features exclusive yacht tours, delicious cuisine from Charleston’s top chefs, entertainment and more. learn more

RESOURCES

Achievement Gap Report (PDF)
Graduation Rate Fact Sheet (PDF)
Sobering Costs of Dropouts in SC (PDF)

 

 

2009 - 2010 Board of Directors

* Denotes Executive Committee
*** Denotes Advisory Capacity

Ms. Rachel Alvarado
Benefitfocus

Ms. Lydia Blessing Applegate
Attorney Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Mr. Bryant Bair
Anderson Insurance Company

Ms. Carole Bruno
Director of Learning Resources
Alcoa-Mt. Holly

Dr. James Edwards***
Community Representative

Mr. Rich Farrell*
Community Representative

Ms. Mary T. Joseph
Mary Joseph Insurance Agency

Mr. Daniel F. Kassis
General Manager-Electric Service SCE&G

Mr. David A. McCallum*
Vice President-Relationship Mgmt. Wells Fargo Advisors

 

 

Mr. Jeffrey Malmgren*
Vice President of Customer Support Blackbaud, Inc.

Mr. John Nance*
Project Director
Cox-Schepp Construction

Mr. Robert Peiffer*
Purchasing
Medical University of South Carolina

Mr. Scott Sylvester*
Bank Officer
Atlantic Bank and Trust

Mr. David H. Thompson, Jr.*
Financial Advisor First
Command Financial Planning

Mr. Jack Mitchell
Regional Director AT&T

Darline Deleston
Community Representative