Thank Legislators
Please thank your legislators and Governor Beshear for making the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky a reality.

• You may contact your legislators at the web site www.lrc.state.ky.us/whoswho/whoswho.htm
• You may also leave a telephone message for the Kentucky General Assembly members at 800.372.7181.
• If you wish to write to your legislators in Frankfort during session, use the follow address:
  (Name)
  Legislative Offices, Capitol Annex
  Frankfort, KY 40601
• Faxed messages can be sent to 502.564.6543.

Recruitment
Since you are reading this website, you obviously know about the Gatton Academy; however, the Gatton Academy is an unknown to many students, parents, and educators throughout our Commonwealth. Although we will provide information to schools, sometimes the best resource is outside the school system. Recruitment for the Class of 2010 will take place throughout Fall 2007. Current high school sophomores can apply. We need your help in spreading the word.

Can You

• coordinate information and opportunities in your community?
• host get-togethers to talk to prospective applicants and their parents? Or provide contacts in communities who can?
• arrange speaking opportunities in communities throughout the state such as Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Optimists Club, Chambers of Commerce, etc.?
• connect us to local radio or television stations with interview possibilities?
• encourage a community newspaper or magazine to provide information or write a story about the Gatton Academy?

Wish List

The realization of the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky brings myriad opportunities. Most obvious, of course, is the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to be challenged in a unique college environment. The Gatton Academy may inspire business and industry to come to Kentucky as we provide a richer employee pool. But the Gatton Academy also provides an opportunity for giving. Since The Center for Gifted Studies will be housed in the Gatton Academy, even more opportunities are available. Read the wish list below. You may make a gift or you can put us in contact with someone, a business, or an organization who can contribute in one or more of these ways. You can make a real difference!

Download a .pdf of available donor opportunities

Naming Opportunities

The Center for Gifted Studies – $5,000,000
Outdoor classroom with associated lighting and walks – $250,000
Student pavilion – $125,000

Gatton Academy Design in the Terrazzo Floor

Lobby – $39,500
or
The main entrance including the design in the terrazzo – $250,000

Artwork

Piece of sculpture by Ed Hamilton – starting at $150,000
Art for lobby and offices – various prices

Gardens around the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science

Two gardens to each side of the patio – $20,000 each
Phase One – $30,000

Sponsorships

Websites for the Gatton Academy and/or The Center for Gifted Studies
Cultural Experiences and/or Field Trips – various amounts
A sabbatical year or semester for a teacher at the Academy – $80,000
Public Radio Spots for the Gatton Academy and/or The Center for Gifted Studies

Endowed Opportunities

Endowed Fund for Excellence to Support Student Engagement Initiatives (no limit) – $100,000
Endowed Scholarships for Summer Programs, Saturday Programs or Travel   Experiences (no limit) – $10,000
Endowed Visiting Professorship – $500,000 and above
Endowed Visiting Lectureship – $100,000 and above

Offices

Sponsoring an office in the Gatton Academy of The Center for Gifted Studies – $25,000

Technology

Unlimited possibilities

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