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EAHSHN 2024

East Aurora High School Honors Night, May 2024

The AEEF will present 27 scholarships at the East Aurora School District 131 Honor Night, which will be held on May 28, 2024.  The president will announce the scholarship winners and their sponsors that evening, the public is welcome to attend.

Over the last eight years, the AEEF has been able to provide over $420,000 in scholarships for students.  A record number of 27 scholarships totaling $54,000 will be awarded to deserving East Aurora graduates in the spring of 2024. The 3 tiers of the AEEF Scholarship Program comprise:

· Students pursuing degrees in education.

· Students achieving academic excellence.

· Students pursuing trades and services within the Career and Technical Education fields of study.

Please consider attending to lend your support to our graduating seniors.

 


 

23rd Annual AEEF Golf Outing2024

23rd Annual AEEF Golf Outing, July 18, 2024

The AEEF 23rd annual Golf Outing took place on Thursday, July 18 at Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Avenue, Aurora, IL 0505. This event supports the Mini-Grant Program.   In 2023, the Mini-Grant Program provided financial support for 20 different special projects and programs brought to the AEEF Board for consideration by East Aurora School District 131 teachers and staff.  Over the last ten years, the AEEF has provided over $320,000 in mini-grant awards and looks to support about $30,000 annually. Additionally, funds raised supported scholarships awarded to qualifying District 131 students.

Please visit our new on-line registration materials at https://aeefgolf131.com/. Please note, if you simply want to golf, click on “Register Now” or to register and sponsor click on “Become a Sponsor”.

 


 

Tom A Hawk Turkey Trot 2024

Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot, November 23, 2024

The annual 5K Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot will take place on Saturday, November 23rd , 2024 at 9 AM in downtown Aurora (309 N. River St. Aurora, 60506). Participants can register on Run Sign Up. ALL proceeds will benefit the Aurora East Educational Foundation and A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools in their support of the over 26,000 public school students on both the East and West sides of Aurora.

Over the Turkey Trot’s brief history, we have raised over $100,000 and look to produce over $50,000 per year, which is split evenly between the AEEF and the A+ Foundation of West Aurora Schools.

Sponsorships are the KEY to the success of this event. If you have any questions, please email information@aeef131.net

Get Inspired, Get Moving: Click Here to Watch the Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5K recap

 


 

Giving Tuesday 2024

Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The AEEF will be taking part in Giving Tuesday, also known as the National Day of Giving, which takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, please join us at Spartan House, 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL 60506 at 8:00 PM.   The AEEF uses this event to celebrate the donors and volunteers that help sponsor the programs that make the AEEF successful.   Admission and food are free, there will be prize raffle 50/50 drawing, and camaraderie as we help us Celebrate Education in Aurora.

Although the Foundation receives donations and scholarship throughout the year, the Giving Tuesday event is the final push for scholarships.  Donations of $1,000 or more will be awarded naming rights, and those sponsors will be recognized at the Honors Night.  The AEEF is fortunate enough to have

several memorial and recognition scholarships.   What we have seen in the last few years is for groups of people to come together and sponsor a scholarship, say for example an alumni reunion.

Help us Raise Funds on Giving Tuesday:

a.   Any sized donation is welcome.
b.   Bring a check to the Giving Tuesday event.
c.   Mail a check to:  AEEF, c/o:  Lisa Morales, 310 Seminary Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505
d.   Make a donation to Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, by selecting the Fund you wish to donate to: https://www.cffrv.org/foundation-funds/funds/
e.   Ask your Company for a Matching Grant.
f.    For additional info, contact: mmichelini@aeef131.net

EAHSHN 2024

East Aurora High School Honors Night, May 2024

The AEEF will present 27 scholarships at the East Aurora School District 131 Honor Night, which will be held on May 28, 2024. The president will announce the scholarship winners and their sponsors that evening, the public is welcome to attend.

Over the last eight years, the AEEF has been able to provide over $420,000 in scholarships for students.  A record number of 27 scholarships totaling $54,000 will be awarded to deserving East Aurora graduates in the spring of 2024. The 3 tiers of the AEEF Scholarship Program comprise:

· Students pursuing degrees in education.

· Students achieving academic excellence.

· Students pursuing trades and services within the Career and Technical Education fields of study.

Please consider attending to lend your support to our graduating seniors.

 


 

23rd Annual AEEF Golf Outing2024

23rd Annual AEEF Golf Outing, July 18, 2024

The AEEF 23rd annual Golf Outing took place on Thursday, July 18 at Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Avenue, Aurora, IL 0505. This event supports the Mini-Grant Program.   In 2023, the Mini-Grant Program provided financial support for 20 different special projects and programs brought to the AEEF Board for consideration by East Aurora School District 131 teachers and staff.  Over the last ten years, the AEEF has provided over $320,000 in mini-grant awards and looks to support about $30,000 annually. Additionally, funds raised supported scholarships awarded to qualifying District 131 students.

Please visit our new on-line registration materials at https://aeefgolf131.com/. Please note, if you simply want to golf, click on “Register Now” or to register and sponsor click on “Become a Sponsor”.

 


 

Tom A Hawk Turkey Trot 2024

Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot, November 23, 2024

The annual 5K Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot will take place on Saturday, November 23rd , 2024 at 9 AM in downtown Aurora (309 N. River St. Aurora, 60506). Participants can register on Run Sign Up. ALL proceeds will benefit the Aurora East Educational Foundation and A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools in their support of the over 26,000 public school students on both the East and West sides of Aurora.

Over the Turkey Trot’s brief history, we have raised over $100,000 and look to produce over $50,000 per year, which is split evenly between the AEEF and the A+ Foundation of West Aurora Schools.

Sponsorships are the KEY to the success of this event. If you have any questions, please email information@aeef131.net

Get Inspired, Get Moving: Click Here to Watch the Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5K recap

 


 

Giving Tuesday 2024

Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The AEEF will be taking part in Giving Tuesday, also known as the National Day of Giving, which takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, please join us at Spartan House, 1032 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL 60506 at 8:00 PM.   The AEEF uses this event to celebrate the donors and volunteers that help sponsor the programs that make the AEEF successful.   Admission and food are free, there will be prize raffle 50/50 drawing, and camaraderie as we help us Celebrate Education in Aurora.

Although the Foundation receives donations and scholarship throughout the year, the Giving Tuesday event is the final push for scholarships.  Donations of $1,000 or more will be awarded naming rights, and those sponsors will be recognized at the Honors Night.  The AEEF is fortunate enough to have

several memorial and recognition scholarships.   What we have seen in the last few years is for groups of people to come together and sponsor a scholarship, say for example an alumni reunion.

Help us Raise Funds on Giving Tuesday:

a.   Any sized donation is welcome.
b.   Bring a check to the Giving Tuesday event.
c.   Mail a check to:  AEEF, c/o:  Lisa Morales, 310 Seminary Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505
d.   Make a donation to Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, by selecting the Fund you wish to donate to: https://www.cffrv.org/foundation-funds/funds/
e.   Ask your Company for a Matching Grant.
f.    For additional info, contact: mmichelini@aeef131.net