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November/December 2009

LCC Foundation Update

The LCC Foundation held its annual Holiday Open House on December 2 at West Campus. Some 200 guests attended including donors, employees, retirees, alumni, and community leaders. The event included a Silent Auction, which raised $6,500 for student scholarships, to the Foundation scholarship fund. In other Foundation news:

  • A new Bill Petry Endowment Fund will award scholarships to Liberal Studies students pursuing a K-12 teaching career. Bill Petry taught mathematics at the college for 39 years. In the spirit of Bill Petry, the recipient shall demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and volunteerism. Contributions may also be made in memory of Bill by sending a donation to the Foundation.
  • At the November Foundation Board of Directors meeting, the Board voted not to host the Spring Gala in May 2010 due to the difficult economy, challenges across the state with sponsorship support and the increased need for direct support to our students. The Special Events Committee will review less costly options that would support the needs of our students.
  • A newly formed Scholarship Development Committee will meet several times a year and work with Foundation staff to maximize fundraising potential. They will help identify companies, individuals, associations and foundations to expand our scholarship funding base.