2012 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS


HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2012 GRANT RECIPENTS

Seated from left are Lynnette Schuepbach of the Highland Arts Council; Roberta Simmons of Gravius Memorial Library in Marine; Edna Langhauser of the Highland Garden Club; Wendy Phillips of Highland CUSD#5 Very Important Principles Program; Eunice Hediger of Highland Area Christian Services Ministry; Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library; Cheryl Vohlken of Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club; Deanna Litzenburg of Highland Quarterback Club; Susan Reilmann of Hospice of Southern Illinois; and Julie Korte of Highland Primary Schools.  Second row from left are Carol Henrichs, HACF Grants Committee Member; Jeannie Korte of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center; Peggy Sebastian of St. Joseph’s Hospital; Mark Rosen of Highland Parks & Recreation Department; Lisa Hunsche of Highland Middle School; Lynne Newton of Highland CUSD#5; Jay Simpson of St. Jacob Elementary School; Jerry Genteman of Highland Knights of Columbus Council #1580; Joe Jackson of Pierron Improvement Club; Terry Thomas of Highland CUSD#5 Speech Therapy Program; Margie Duncan of Highland High School Math Department; Donna Suhre of Alhambra Primary and Grantfork Elementary Schools; Marilyn Warren of Highland Animal Shelter; James Miles of H.I.S.K.I.D.S., Inc.; and Jon L. Greve of TheBANK of Edwardsville, banquet sponsor. Back row from left are Derek Schrof of Highland Elementary Plaza Landscape Project; Terry Bell of Highland Police Department; David Timmermann of St. Paul School; Chris LaFrance of Boy Scout Troop 1040; Mike Mercer of Boy Scout Troop 1043; and Amy Sheridan of Girls on the Run. 

2012 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS

2012 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $69,091

Alhambra Primary School

  • $1,197.00
  • Used to purchase three I-Pads
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Boy Scout Troop 1040

  • $700.00
  • Used to purchase a 14’ Tandem Sit-in Kayak - VIEW THE STORY
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Boy Scout Troop 1043

  • $960.00
  • To purchase 12 Back Packs for their High Adventure Initiative Project - VIEW THE STORY
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Girls on the Run

  • $500.00
  • Used towards their spring 2013 Program at Highland Elementary School
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Grantfork Upper Elementary School

  • $1,197.00
  • Used to purchase three I-Pads
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Gravius Memorial Library (Marine)

  • $1,000.00
  • Used for a new roof for library
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

H.I.S. Kids, Inc.

  • $500.00
  • Used towards their Health Services Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Animal Shelter
  • $1,649.00
  • Used towards an Outside Cat Enclosure
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Area Christian Service Ministry

  • $1,500.00
  • Used to towards their Safety for ALL Project – video cameras – inside and outside. - VIEW THE STORY
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Arts Council

  • $1000.00
  • Used to present “Art of Soul” Workshops - VIEW THE STORY
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Bulldog Hockey Club

  • $560.00
  • Used to purchase equipment – bags & socks
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Community Schools Landscaping Project

  • $1,500.00
  • Used for Phase 2 of the project – trees, shrubs, ground cover, etc...
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland CUSD#5 Very Important Principles Program

  • $1,556.00
  • For VIP sign replacement - VIEW THE STORY
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Elementary Speech Department

  • $1,150.00
  • Used towards the Speech Department’s Technology Resource Project
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Garden Club

  • $1,000.00
  • Used for landscaping around Memorial Bench - VIEW THE STORY
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland High School

  • $2,870.00
  • Used for TINspire for High School Math Department
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Middle School

  • $3,587.00
  • Used toward “Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology”
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

New Douglas Mid-Elementary Center Schools PTO

  • $1,275.00
  • Used for a rolling I-Pad Lab expansion (3 I-pads)
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Police Department
  • $800.00
  • Used to purchase a Prescription Drop-Box
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Primary School

  • $2,000.00
  • Used for Learning in Today’s Technology Rich World Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Highland Quarterback Club

  • $1,980.00
  • Used for their Concussion Prevention Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

New Douglas Mid-Elementary Schools PTO

  • $798.00
  • Used to purchase two I-Pads for Technology at their Fingertips Project
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Pierron Improvement Club

  • $3,000.00
  • Used for Ball Diamond Infield Renovation
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center

  • $1,385.00
  • Used to purchase equipment to improve education procedures for clients and volunteers
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Jacob Elementary School PTO

  • $400.00
  • Used towards Multiage Classroom Supplies
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

St. Paul Catholic School

  • $3,002.00
  • Used to purchase Kindle e-reader units for Reading Improvement through Technology Program.
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT

2012 Recipient – Adrienne Coppedge

  • $500.00
  • To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education
  • HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND

Highland Garden Club

  • $250.00
  • To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
  • RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND

2012 recipient – Codi Gramlich

  • $650.00
  • To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
  • HIGHLAND LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.

  • $335.00
  • For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
  • NAN CARPENTER MEMORIAL DESIGNATED FUND

Knights of Columbus Council #1580

  • $600.00
  • To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
  • KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1580 CHARITABLE GIVING FUND

Korte Recreation Center

  • $18,850.00
  • To benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center
  • RECREATION CENTER OPERATIONS FUND

Korte Recreation Center

  • $350.00
  • To provide non-sports programs administered by the Highland Parks & Recreation Department
  • EDGAR & DORRIS HALLER MEMORIAL FUND

Korte Recreation Center

  • $200.00
  • To provide water safety training & water therapy
  • HAMLIN WATER SAFETY FUND

Korte Recreation Center

  • $200.00
  • To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
  • RON & KATHY SCHNEIDER RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP FUND

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library

  • $200.00
  • To be used for general library purposes
  • RUTH & LELAND STEINER FUND IN MEMORY OF MILDA & CHARLES CASPER

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library

  • $350.00
  • To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
  • EUNICE L. & VICTOR H. KOCH TECHNOLOGY FUND

Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund

  • $300.00
  • Will be used to provide scholarships and/or educational assistance for second year or above Criminal Justice students or scholarships and/or specialized law enforcement training for existing law enforcement officers
  • BILL AND PEG PIERCE POLICE EDUCATION FUND

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center

  • $650.00
  • Used to benefit various client programs
  • GLORIA LOEBEL FUND

Relevant Pregnancy Options Center

  • $200.00
  • Used to benefit various client programs
  • WICK CHARITABLE FUND IN MEMORY OF MARTIN WICK

Scholarship Recipient–Lauren Beckman

  • $1,650.00
  • Used to provide scholarships for future teachers (K-12) from HCUSD#5, and to provide books and technology to support the curriculum in Grades K-6.
  • DWIGHT AND CAROL ROGIER FUND

Books/Technology to support curriculum Grades K-6

  • $3,700.00
  • Used to provide scholarships for future teachers (K-12) from HCUSD#5, and to provide books and technology to support the curriculum in Grades K-6.
  • DWIGHT AND CAROL ROGIER FUND

2012 recipient – Caleb Brink

  • $300.00
  • To provide scholarships for graduating seniors in the Agriculture/Business Field.
  • BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY & OBERBECK GRAIN COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland

  • $1,450.00
  • To provide needed assistance and medical programs
  • NAN CARPENTER DONOR ADVISED FUND

St. Paul Catholic School

  • $200.00
  • Used for Music & Technology programs
  • JAMES A. APKEN ST. PAUL MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY FUND

Patsy Schwarm Education Fund

  • $250.00
  • Will provide scholarships for future teachers and school administrators from HCUSD#5 and to provide materials to enhance the joy of reading in children
  • PATSY SCHWARM EDUCATION FUND