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Lapeer County
Community Foundation
220 West Nepessing Street
Suite 202
Lapeer , Michigan 48446
Office: 810-664-0691
Email: lccf@charterinternet.com
News and Events
Womens Fund Spring 2008 Newsletter
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Professional Advisors 2007 End of Year Newsletter
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To download a copy of the Professional Advisors 2006 End of Year Newsletter follow this link.2007 Women's Fund Annual Luncheon
The Women's Fund Annual Luncheon was held Thursday, September 13 at Castaways on the shore of Lake Nepessing. Seventy-three Founders, Friends and guests enjoyed a choice of entrees, fellowship and fun while raising monies for our mini-grant program. Our speaker Betty McCauley from Chatfield School related the new "green" building technologies used in current construction of their nature center.
The Women's Fund continues its Outfits for the Office program in conjunction with the United Way Help Center and LACADA. The store is now owned by Lapeer TeamWork, Inc. Women's Fund members can donate good, clean office apparel-dress suits, pants suits, slacks, blouses, blazers, etc. for Lapeer women who are returning to the work force or interviewing for a new job. Call the Foundation office at 810-664-0691 for more information.
The Women's Fund scholarship program to help with books, fees, child care and transportation costs for Lapeer County women attending Mott Community College will begin in January. Watch this website for applications and more information.
2008 LCCF Annual Gathering
The Lapeer County Community Foundation held their fourth Annual Gathering on May 22, 2008 at the Great Lake Cancer Institute – Lapeer. Bart Buxton, Lapeer Regional Medical Center’s CEO welcomed us to the beautiful new facility. Over 125 donors, fund representatives, LCCF Board and Youth Advisory Council members, and friends gathered to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of the Lapeer County Community Foundation. Chair Judge Nick Holowka welcomed all who gathered, introduced special guests and trustees, and thanked the attendees for their support of the Foundation. Treasurer Kim Brown brought the group up to date on the Foundation's strong financial progress from its beginning in 1996 with just $36,000 to actually exceeding $8.25 million by May, 2008. Jan Manning, Executive Director, related the details of the Access to Recreation grant in excess of $250,000 awarded to Lapeer County Community Foundation to be used for two park projects within Lapeer County. New Board members-Timothy Denney and Charlie Mann were recognized
From Access to Recreation Website:
Midwest Community Foundation Ventures awards nearly $1 million in support of public recreation projects that provide universal accessibility
Grand Haven, MI - Three Michigan community foundations have been awarded matching grants that will allow them to work with local community partners to enhance and expand recreational facilities into fully accessible venues for people of all abilities. Recipients of the grants, awarded by the $15 million Access to Recreation project, include: Lapeer County Community Foundation, Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, and The Community Foundation of St. Clair County.
Projects to be funded through the grants range from a canoe/kayak launch with a wheelchair transfer system to a barrier-free treehouse to accessible trails with interpretative signage - all planned with the goal that all citizens be able to enjoy Michigan 's many recreational activities and adventures. In addition to new and enhanced recreation facilities, each community will develop and fund an Access to Recreation endowment to strengthen and expand their commitment to universal accessibility.
These projects will join those currently being built in five Michigan communities that received grant funding in 2006. Community foundations that received funding in 2006 include the Greenville Community Foundation, Monroe Community Foundation, Midland Area Community Foundation, Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan .
"We are excited that these community foundations will be leading the way to achieve our collective goal of making accessible recreation available for all," said Rob Collier, CMF and MCFV president. "We expect that these communities will provide a road map that will be used not only by Michigan communities, but other Midwest states as well."
Access to Recreation, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and coordinated by the Midwest Community Foundation Ventures (MCFV), will provide a combination of challenge grants, technical assistance, and public education, resulting in recreation facilities that exceed current ADA standards. Project partners include the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Foundation (MRPA), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Midwest Community Foundations' Ventures (MCFV), a supporting organization of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF).
The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) is a membership association of over 400 foundations and corporations making grants for charitable purposes, with a mission to strengthen, increase and promote philanthropy in Michigan . For more information on CMF and the work of Michigan foundations visit www.cmif.org.
Midwest Community Foundations' Ventures (MCFV) supports collaborative activities by 135 community foundations operating in Illinois , Michigan and Ohio -nearly 16% of such foundations nationwide.
After Sam retired from Consumers Energy, the Williams moved to Lapeer and became active in the community. Sam has served on the Lapeer City Commission for 4 years and was an active supporter of the Community Foundation concept serving on the Lapeer County Community Fund Advisory Board in its formative years. The Williams play an active role in supporting the Family Literacy Center, now entering its 25th year of help to adults in Lapeer County by offering free one-on-one tutoring with reading, writing, and English speaking. Through out the years, the Williams have given numerous community service volunteer hours to various church and civic boards and committees.
The Lapeer County Community Foundation is a permanent endowment established to benefit the residents of Lapeer County forever. With assets now over $6 million, the Lapeer County Community Foundation has awarded over $500,000 in grants. We wish to recognize the Founding members of the Legacy Society, Sam and Charlotte Williams by noting our appreciation for their generosity and providing a continuing example of leadership to other potential donors in the community. For more information about the Legacy Society, contact the Lapeer County Community Foundation at 810-664-0691 or email at lccf@charterinternet.com.
Annual Scholarship Awards
The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2008 scholarship recipients. The Lapeer County Community Foundation is a permanent endowment established to benefit the residents of Lapeer County forever. With assets now at $8 million, the Lapeer County Community Foundation has awarded over $800,000 in grants since its inception in 1996. Scholarships are awarded annually.
The Lapeer County Medical Fund, established in 1997, was created in memory of Herbert M. Best M.D. to further the advancement of medical science and education. The 2008 Medical Fund Scholarships have been awarded to:1) Sara Kunz, Almont for $600 to attend Wayne State University School of Medicine
The Lapeer County Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2008 Ross P. Broesamle Educational Fund Scholarship recipients. The Lapeer County Community Foundation is a permanent endowment established to benefit the residents of Lapeer County forever. With assets now at $8 million, the Lapeer County Community Foundation has awarded over $800,000 in grants since its inception in 1996 including over $325,000 in scholarships from this fund alone!
The Ross P. Broesamle Educational Fund was started by Ross P. Broesamle to honor his father who was once superintendent of the Almont-Dryden School District and offers scholarships to students from both Almont and Dryden. Scholarships are awarded annually, and students may reapply. The 2008 Ross P. Broesamle Educational Fund Scholarships totaling $43,000 have been awarded to the following:2008 high school graduating seniors—
From Dryden High School:
1) Brooke Burgess to University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , daughter of Glenn and Carolyn Burgess = $500
2) Ryan Campbell to Mott Community College , son of Tony and Amy Campbell = $3,000
3) Jeffrey Chisholm to Saginaw Valley State University , son of Peggy Chisholm = $1,500
4) Kelley Jackman to Oakland University , daughter of Raymond and Kim Jackman = $1,000
5) Amanda Rinke to Saginaw Valley State University , daughter of Robert Rinke = $3,000
6) Raya Rubino to Cornerstone University , daughter of Anthony Rubino = $3,000
From Almont High School :
1) Kelsey DiPirro to Berklee College of Music, Boston , daughter of Gary and Janet DiPirro = $ 1,500
2) David Stroup to Michigan Technological University , son of Richard and Deborah Stroup = $1,000
And to the following college students from both Dryden and Almont villages and townships who are continuing their education--
1) Todd Baden, Anderson University , Indiana , son of Jerry and Cindy Baden = $1,500
2) Krista Beers, Baker College of Port Huron, daughter of Allan and Carol Beers = $1,500
3) Kaili Burgess, University of Michigan , Flint , daughter of Glenn and Carolyn Burgess = $500
4) Robert Cooper, Oakland Community College , son of Bob and Connie Cooper = $1,500
5) Ryan Danforth, State University of New York, daughter of Paula Reeser = $1,500
6) Nicholas Failer, Western Michigan University , son of Bill and Kathy Failer = $1,500
7) Mallory Furgerson, Grand Valley State University , daughter of Phil and Sherrill Furgerson = $1,500
8) Alison Glinski, Oakland University , daughter of Gregory and Lori Glinski = $1,500
9) Bryan Jackman, University of Michigan , Flint , son of Raymond and Kim Jackman = $1,000
10) Emily Krieger, Olivet College , daughter of Clifford and Diane Krieger = $1,000
11) Kirk Marchwinski, Western Michigan University, son of Robert and Renee Marchwinski = $1,000
12) Haily Mihala, Macomb Community College , daughter of Gabor Mihala = $1,500
13) Brianna Moyer, Grand Valley State University , daughter of John and Diane Moyer = $1,000
14) Michael Paye, Oakland University , son of Gene and Mary Paye = $500
15) Chad Salswedel, Alma College , son of Ronald and Karen Salswedel = $3,000
16) Nicole Smith, Oakland University , daughter of Tim and Shelly Smith = $1,500
17) Sabrina Tocco, Ferris State University , daughter of Joseph and Marie Tocco = $1,000
18) Kevin Vayko, Michigan Technological University , son of Cynthia Vayko = $3,000
The Lapeer County Community Foundation announces its 2008 Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarships. The Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship Fund was started in 1997 as a fund of the Lapeer County Community Foundation to support nursing scholarships for residents of Lapeer County . Applicants for this scholarship must be entering a nursing school within the state of Michigan . The 2008 Hazel Simms Nursing Fund Scholarships have been awarded to:
1) James Anthony, Lapeer for $1,000 to attend Mott Community College
2) Deborah Young, Lapeer for $1,744 to attend Baker College of Flint
Bethany Gilling, Lapeer for $1,000 to attend University of Michigan-Flint
Kristie Smith, Lapeer for $1,000 to attend Saginaw Valley State University
The Clarke Adams Memorial Fund was established in 2001 for a variety of charitable purposes. For the first time in 2006, the fund awarded five $1,000 scholarships to Lapeer Community Schools graduating seniors. The 2008 Clarke Adams Memorial Fund Scholarships of $1,000 each have been awarded to:
1) Kari Dinsmore, Lapeer East High School to Michigan State University
2) Chelsea Halsted, Lapeer East High School to Michigan State University
3) Danielle Ortega, Lapeer East High School to Northwood University
4) Matthew Rytlewski, Lapeer West High School to University of Michigan , Flint
5) Rachel Skylis, Lapeer East High School to Michigan State University
Other scholarships awarded through the Foundation include:
1) Irma Gelhausen Scholarship Fund
Julie Bentley, Lapeer for $1,000 to attend Central Michigan University
2) Christopher Jon Dirks Memorial Scholarship = $500 to Daniel Elliot, Lapeer East High School to attend Oakland University
For further information on the Lapeer County Community Foundation and its scholarships, call 810-664-0691 or visit the office at 220 W. Nepessing Street, Suite 202 in downtown Lapeer.
Office: 810-664-0691
Email: lccf@charterinternet.com