The Mission of the LOA Foundation
The Lake Oconee Academy Foundation, a charitable, non-profit organization, is dedicated to raising and stewarding funds to provide educational resources, improve the educational environment, and support the educational and extracurricular programs for the enrichment, betterment and educational excellence of the children of Lake Oconee Academy.
A Proud History of Giving:
The LOA Foundation assists in many programs on the LOA campus – big and small. Projects supported by the LOA Foundation include the purchase of 6,000+ library books, technology resources, piano lab, Tucker Park baseball/softball field, athletic uniforms, Fast Math on-line program, band instruments, drama play licenses, AED defibrillators, awnings for covered walkways on the Upper School campus, and the playground and outdoor pavilion.
Annual Giving Fund
The LOA Foundation is fully committed to enhancing LOA’s fundamental principles of Scholarship, Citizenship and Community. To accomplish this goal, the present per-student funding allotment must continue to be used solely for educational programs. Additional funding is needed to ensure the continuation of the extracurricular programs – fine arts, music and athletics – of a well-rounded education, as well as recreation opportunities and campus improvements.
In addition to the two fundraisers hosted by the LOA Foundation each year, the Denim & Diamonds Dinner event and the Tees for Titans Charity Golf Tournament, the Annual Giving Fund is another yearlong opportunity to contribute to the LOA Foundation.
Scholarships and Funds
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Donor Recognition and Naming Opportunities
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Ways to Give
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Completed projects provided through the generosity of our LOA parents, teachers, staff, and our Lake Oconee Community
Baseball Field
Sodding Tucker Park infield - Allow for other sports, less maintenance, and more playable.
Tucker Park ‐ Press Box, Bleachers, Dugouts, and Scoreboard
Piano Lab ‐ 10 Student Pianos and one instructor piano
Baby Grand Piano for stage use
Lighting, Sound and Audio Visual system for stage performances
Technology for large group video and movie showings
Technology for “Good Morning LOA” school television show
Tumbling mats used in the LOA gymnasium
Assistance with school athletic uniforms
6000 + Library Books
Fast Math On‐Line Program
Scoring Table and Scoreboard for the Gymnasium
Band Instruments - Large instruments to facilitate LOA band and orchestra- Timpani, Yamaha Tuba, Yamaha Euphonium, Jupiter, Baritone Sax
Drama - Disney Play License (The Little Mermaid)
AED Defibrillators - 4 units to equip all LOA buildings
Car line PA system - Wireless system with mounted speakers under canopy.
Scholarship Fund (5%) - Scholarships for LOA graduates (Corporate).
Playground / Pavilion - Upper elementary / middle school playground and green space- Multi-use pavilion, restrooms, and concessions
Athletic Signs for Game Days
Sports Uniforms – Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer
Canopies for Walkways and doors surrounding the Learning Cottages
Additional Band equipment - Drums, Tuba, Euphonium, Chimes)
Football Field & Stadium
Foundation Board Members
Chairman
Ansley Vinson
Vice Chairman
Ellen Lemming
Treasurer
Brian Quinn
Secretary
Ginger DiMascio
Members
Jack LaBelle
Ken Welch
Tammy Beatty
Allison Heinen
Aimee Yrlas-Simpson
Ashley Jeffords
William Brakebill
Stephanie Mauro