Greetings

 

The Staff, Executive Committee, and leaders of the Fayette County Schools Alumni Association, Inc., (FCSAA) wish to extend Holiday greetings to our supporters and friends.

To each member of this  organization, officers, leaders and supporters, a heart felt "thank you" for all that you do. 

 

As we pause to celebrate the Holiday season and reflect on the meaning of the holiday, please know that you are making a difference and your efforts are valued.

 

Thank you,

Monroe Woods

President 

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FCSAA Season of Giving

 

Hello Friends and Supporters,

 

As we enter the season of thanksgiving we are immediately reminded of family and friends as we fill the air with joy and wonderment. We also think of giving and sharing with others. 

Allow me to suggest that this is also a great time to give to the Fayette County Schools’ Alumni Association (FCSAA). Donations of all sizes given between now and December 31, 2020 are deductible on your Federal Income tax return when you file your return in 2021. 

In fact, this year, even if you do not itemize, you can still deduct up to three hundred ($300.00) dollars on your standard tax return. See below for more information.  

 

So, go ahead write that check or money order to: “FCSAA”, and mail it to P O Box 586, Somerville, TN  38068. 

 

Previously, taxpayers could only deduct charitable contributions if they itemized their deductions. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) changes deductions for charitable contributions made in 2020.  Taxpayers who don’t itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying organizations. Find more information, including a search tool to verify if a specific charity qualifies as a charitable organization for income tax purposes, at IRS.gov.

 

Thank you, 

Monroe Woods,

President

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                     OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to provide opportunities for students to

grow personally and professionally through Leadership,

Education and Networking.

 

 

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OUR HISTORY

 In 1983, the Fayette County Training School's Alumni Association (FCTSAA) was organized.  A small group, led by the late Mr. Robert "Bob" Reed, wanted to "give back" to the community that inspired students of FCTS to achieve their dreams. Along with Bob, attendees at that meeting included Christine Lewis, Margaret Thurman Pruitt, Elroy Jones, the late Rosie Coleman Jones and Floyd Bonner.  The name of the organization was later changed to Fayette County Schools Alumni Association, Inc. to include all public high schools in Fayette County.

 

The Fayette County Schools Alumni Association, Inc., (FCSAA) was formed to provide financial assistance to college bound graduating seniors of our public high schools in Somerville, Tennessee.  In 2002, the Association was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the state of Tennessee and in 2003 we received our 501 c (3) ruling from the IRS.  Therefore, all contributions are tax deductible.

 

During the last few years, we have awarded over $1,013,800.00 in scholarships to more than 639 students.  Funds are raised through membership fees, donations, contributions from United Way of the Mid-South and other fundraising activities. Our primary fundraising event is the Annual Spring Banquet.  Although the 2020 banquet was virtual, thanks to our supporters, fundraising continued.  

 

To make a donation toward the future of  Fayette County Schools graduates, send your check or money order to:  FCSAA, P. O. BOX 586, Somerville, TN 38068.