BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTE TO 5TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE STARS GALA
With the generous support of several local businesses, the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and the Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation (CFEF) is set to host the 5th annual Salute to the Stars gala September 19 at Cypress Ridge High School in honor of the district’s outstanding Spotlight Teachers for 2002.
The Outback Steak House located at 13240 U.S. 290 will once again be donating the meal for the gala, marking the fourth consecutive year that the restaurant has demonstrated its generosity for this event. The restaurant will also be providing the dessert for this year’s event, making Outback’s donation worth approximately $8,700.
Outback General Manager Mike Sheehy said that the company was founded on the idea that giving back to the community was important and that education is important to the community. He added that the gala was a special occasion for so many in that it recognizes the role models and mentors of the community.
"We all know how important teachers are and that they are really never shown the amount of appreciation they truly deserve. The gala is one way that the people of Outback and the rest of the community can show our appreciation and say thanks for their devotion," Sheehy said.
In addition to Outback’s contribution, Steel Supply, Inc. and Edward Station & Associates Insurance Services will serve as underwriters for this year’s Salute to the Stars gala. This marks the first year that the ceremony has attracted underwriters.
Superintendent Rick Berry thanked the business owners and managers for their continued support. He added that their generous contributions reflected a strong commitment to the children and teachers of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
"I know this certainly means a lot to our teachers. It makes them feel good because these businesses have volunteered their time as well as their goods and services year after year," Berry said. "The gala is one of our most special events each year because it’s about honoring our teachers, and it’s truly a high-quality event because of the generosity of our business partners. We appreciate them for being so willing to help with the gala."
The Salute to the Stars gala also serves as the primary fund-raising event for the Cypress-Fairbanks Educational Foundation’s Instructional Excellence Grant program. In spring of 2002, the Foundation awarded more than $54,000 to 38 CFISD teachers for grant programs that were implemented this school year.
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