Category Archives: College Advancement

Reminder – Scholarfest RSVP Deadline 10/3/12

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scholarfestPlease join us for the 6th annual Grand Rapids Community College Foundation event along with other supporters, community leaders and friends of GRCC on October 11 at the GRCC Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center.

Won’t you join us in recognizing Fred & Linn Keller while at the same time providing scholarship support for GRCC students?

This isn’t your typical fundraising event! Come enjoy a casual, fun-filled evening as you experience fabulous tastes and sounds of GRCC among friends. GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education faculty and students will prepare food in front of you while you enjoy the sounds of the incredibly talented GRCC Music Department faculty and students.

We are sure that you will have a great time as we party “GRCC style!”

Tickets are $150 each and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more event information, please contact the GRCC Foundation at 616.234.3939 or grcc.edu/scholarfest

Scholarfest – It’s About the Students

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scholarfestPlease join us for the 6th annual Grand Rapids Community College Foundation event along with other supporters, community leaders and friends of GRCC on October 11 at the GRCC Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center.

Won’t you join us in recognizing Fred & Linn Keller while at the same time providing scholarship support for GRCC students?

This isn’t your typical fundraising event! Come enjoy a casual, fun-filled evening as you experience fabulous tastes and sounds of GRCC among friends. GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education faculty and students will prepare food in front of you while you enjoy the sounds of the incredibly talented GRCC Music Department faculty and students.

We are sure that you will have a great time as we party “GRCC style!”

Tickets are $150 each and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more event information, please contact the GRCC Foundation at 616.234.3939 or grcc.edu/scholarfest

Volunteers Needed for SCHOLARfest 2012

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SCHOLARfest 2012 (formerly – Annual GRCC Foundation Fundraiser) this year will honor Fred & Linn Keller on October 11, 2012 and volunteers are needed to help pull off this event.  Are you available during the evening of Thursday, October 11 from 5-9pm?  Would you like to assist in making this year’s SCHOLARfest another success? Yes? Then volunteer! What we need:

  • Parking Help
  • Greeters
  • Coat Check
  • Registration

All volunteer positions will be assigned.  That evening, dinner will be provided to all volunteers in the volunteer break room.  We need at least 15 dedicated volunteers.  Contact Erin Cisler at 3931 or ecisler@grcc.edu to sign up. 

Health and Fitness Certification Scholarship Awarded to GRCC Student Samantha Fredericks

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The Health and Fitness Certification Scholarship (Donor: Melanie Schiele Gady Wellness Department) is for students who are interested in teaching Health and Fitness in our community. The Scholarship pays for the student(s) to take the classes necessary to get certified in the Fitness Field. Samantha Fredericks who recieved a scholarship just passed her ACE (American Council on Exercise) personal training certification and is now working as a Personal Trainer in our Community. Samantha just finished up here at GRCC this summer 2012 and is now working on her Bachelor’s Degree to continue her studies in the field of Health, Fitness, and Exercise.

Congrats to Samantha Fredericks!

Flanagan Charity Golf Outing Brings in over $19,000 to GRCC Foundation Scholarships

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Thanks to all of our supporters (both staff and vendors) as our preliminary results show GRCC will add $19,190 to the Unrestricted Scholarship fund. GRCC’s students reap the benefits of your generosity – we thank you.

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Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners from the evening’s raffle:

  • Erin Cisler – Think Chair by Steelcase
  • Steve Mullins – Dinner for 8 at McCabe Marlowe
  • Casey Hoxie – Dinner for 8 at McCabe Marlowe
  • Penny Weninger – Airfare for 2
  • Sang Lee – Registration for 4 Golfers in the 2013 Michael Flanagan Memorial Golf Outing

GRCC Receives $20,000 Check for Scholarships Thanks to Restaurant Week GR

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Thanks to the community-wide efforts of Restaurant Week 2011 (last fall), including our Heritage Restaurant, the GRCC Foundation was the beneficiary of the proceeds from the week-long event. The $20,393 check will go towards the Restaurant Week Scholarship.

The check was presented at the annual meeting for Experience Grand Rapids. The lunch featured the culinary talents of four local chefs- Jenna Arcidiacono (Amore Trattoria Italiana- and GRCC Art alum), Justin Dalenberg (six.one.six), Matthew Millar (Reserve), and Patrick Wise (Grove). The theme focused on fresh, local ingredients. C’est fantastique!

Cathy Wilson’s husband (Ed) is the board chairman. Thanks, Ed.

Celebrate GRCC Style With a Party Honoring Mr. Peter Wege 10/11/11

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GRCC will hold a celebration of Mr. Peter Wege on Tuesday October 11, 2011 intended to highlight his passion for the State of Michigan and have fun while doing it.

Enjoy fabulous cuisine and melodies by the faculty and students of our Secchia Institute for Culinary Education and Music Department.  Proceeds to benefit GRCC Scholarships – our greatest unmet need.

Location: GRCC’s Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center
Doors Open: 6:30pm Brief Program: 7:30pm
Tickets: $150 each and sponsorships still available
Business Casual (Choose any color found in nature. Green is a great choice!)

Not sure what to do with some of your old electronics taking up space in drawers or on the basement shelf? Put them in the bag, and on Tuesday, October 11, bring your old goodies and yourself to GRC for the Wege party!  (See contact information to receive your recycle bag).

Invitation (.pdf) | RSVP (.pdf)

Honorary Committee

John & Marie Canepa
Dave & Karen Custer
Doug & Maria DeVos
Steve & Karen Ender
Mike & Beverly Faas
Tom & Mickie Fox
Jeff & Georgia Gietzen
Jim & Kathy Hackett
Ralph Hauenstein
John Hunting
Most Reverend Walter A. Hurley
Win & Kyle Irwin
Mike & Sue Jandernoa
Fred & Linn Keller
John & Nancy Kennedy
Jim & Mary Nelson
Juan & Mary Olivarez
Joan & Chris Panopoulos
Ellen & Gale Satterlee
Dr. Luis Tomatis & Gretchen Minnhaar
David & Carol Van Andel
Mike & Gayle VanGessel
Sister Aquinas Weber, OP
Tom & Joyce Wisner

For more event information please visit grcc.edu/wegeevent

Contact Trish Castiglione at the GRCC Foundation Office 234-3739 or pcastiglione@grcc.edu to receive your recycle bag to fill with old electronics and bring to the event on October 11th.

Volunteers needed for important annual fundraiser

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Volunteers are needed to help with the 5th Annual GRCC Foundation Fundraiser honoring Peter Wege. The event proceeds will benefit GRCC scholarships.

Are you available during the evening of Tuesday, October 11, from 5-9 PM?  Would you like to assist in making this year’s Want to see our Annual Foundation Fundraiser be another success? Yes? Then volunteer!

Where we need you: Parking,  Greeters, Coat Check, or Registration.

All volunteer positions will be assigned. Food will be provided to all volunteers in the volunteer break room. Also, each volunteer will be given a polo shirt designed specifically for this years event to be worn that evening.

At least 15 dedicated volunteers are needed, so if you can be one of those critical people, contact Erin Cisler at 3931 or ecisler@grcc.edu to sign up.  Please also provide your shirt size (Men’s and Women’s sizes available).

Save 10/11/11 to Honor Peter Wege

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Peter Wege Foundation EventOn October 11, 2011, the GRCC Foundation has planned an evening to honor Mr. Peter Wege for his passion for the State of Michigan.  The event will be a casual party that gives attendees the chance to roam around with friends, enjoying fabulous cuisine prepared by GRCC’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education and melodies played by GRCC’s Music Department.

The event will take place in the Wisner–Bottrall Applied Technology Center, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a short program at 7:30 p.m.

Honorary Committee

  • John & Marie Canepa
  • Dave & Karen Custer
  • Doug & Maria DeVos
  • Steve & Karen Ender
  • Mike & Beverly Faas
  • Tom & Mickie Fox
  • Jeff & Georgia Gietzen
  • Jim & Kathy Hackett
  • Ralph Hauenstein
  • John Hunting
  • Most Reverend Walter A. Hurley
  • Win & Kyle Irwin
  • Mike & Sue Jandernoa
  • Fred & Linn Keller
  • John & Nancy Kennedy
  • Jim & Mary Nelson
  • Juan & Mary Olivarez
  • Joan & Chris Panopoulos
  • Ellen & Gale Satterlee
  • Dr. Luis Tomatis & Gretchen Minnhaar
  • David & Carol Van Andel
  • Mike & Gayle VanGessel
  • Tom & Joyce Wisner

Education Level Sponsors:

  • David & Carol Van Andel Foundation vaf
  • Mike & Sue Jandernoa
  • Grand Rapids Community College Student Congress

Save the Date for Peter Wege Celebration 10/11/11

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Please join the GRCC Foundation, supporters, community leaders and friends of GRCC as we celebrate Mr. Wege on October 11 at the GRCC Wisner – Bottrall Applied Technology Center.  Proceeds will fund GRCC Scholarships, GRCC’s greatest unmet need.

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Great ready for a BIG PARTY! Casual! Roam around with friends! The evening will highlight some of Mr. Wege’s passions from the State of Michigan—and have fun doing it!

Enjoy fabulous cuisine and melodies from our Secchia Institute for Culinary Education faculty and staff and the GRCC Music Department.  Several unique sponsorship opportunities are available and individual ticket price is $150.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a short program at 7:30 p.m.

Look for more event details in the coming months. If you would like more information about this event, please call or email Trish Castiglione in the GRCC Foundation Office at 234.3739 or pcastiglione@grcc.edu