2015 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS
HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2015 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Seated from left are Tricia Blasdel of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, Wendy Phillips of Highland Community Schools Very Important Principles, Amy Liefer of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Shannon Mallrich of Highland Arts Council, Karen Zbinden of EvUCC Wee Care Day Care Center, Mary Jackson of Pierron Improvement Club Park, Debra Johnson of Highland Middle School Special Education Department, Margie Duncan of Highland High School Math Department, Nancy Genteman of Highland Elementary School, and Joyce Zerban of Highland Garden Club.
Standing (middle row) from left are Jon Greve of TheBANK of Edwardsville, Banquet Sponsor; Renee Iberg of Marine Elementary School, Mark Rosen of Korte Recreation Center, City of Highland; Michael Durbin of St. Paul Parish, Dena Davis of Girl Scouts Service Unit #110, Janet Kruse of Highland Home, Tom Varner of Hard Road Theatre, Amy Powell of Highland Elementary School, Liza Basden of Highland High School Science Department, Eunice Hediger of HACSM, Jennifer Lee of Hospice of Southern Illinois, and Mary Parker of Highland Animal Shelter, and Donald Johannes, HACF Grants Chairman.
Back row are Mike Mercer of Boy Scout Troop 43, Scott Korte of Highland Bulldog Hockey Club, Scott Schuepbach of Highland Area Scouts and Scouters, Wayne P. Steiner of Madison County Fair Association, Lucy Henrichs of Highland Meals on Wheels, Jay Simpson of St. Jacob Elementary School, Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, and Michael Sutton of Highland Schools.
2015 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $67,514.58
Community Link/Highland CILA
- $1,000.00
- Used towards the purchase of top loading washing machine and drying unit
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Hard Road Theatre Productions
- $750.00
- Used towards sound system updates
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Animal Shelter
- $1,029.00
- Used for an Alarm System
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Christian Services Ministry
- $809.00
- Used to purchase a replacement chest freezer
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Scouts and Scouters
- $2,679.00
- Used to purchase a Canoe/Kayak Hauler
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Arts Council
- $800.00
- Used towards an Art in Action: Youth Art Expo
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Boy Scout Troop 1043
- $1,000.00
- Used to purchase four tents for their High Adventure Initiative
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club
- $804.00
- Used to purchase 12 warm-up jackets
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
HCUSD#5 Very Important Principles
- $1,095.00
- For purchase and installation of two double-sided VIP community signs
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Elementary School
- $790.79
- To purchase Book Return for Bringing Back Books program
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Elementary – Social Work Department
- $528.99
- Used to purchase portable projector and speakers
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Garden Club
- $425.00
- Used towards new informational sign at Glik Park Labyrinth
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Girl Scouts Service Unit #10
- $1,035.86
- Used towards the purchase of archery equipment for new Archery Program
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Math Department
- $2,824.40
- Used to purchase two TI Nspire Calculator Ten Packs
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland High School Science Department
- $3,322.00
- Used to purchase eight LabQuest 2 Connected Science System and six Colorimeters
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Meals on Wheels
- $1,090.00
- Used to purchase 25 new coolers
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Middle School Special Education Department
- $1,679.94
- Used to purchase six Chromebooks and management fees
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Madison County Fair Association
- $1,000.00
- Used to replace lighting in the Exposition Building
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Marine Elementary School
- $2,000.00
- Used to purchase Alexandria Library Software
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Pierron Improvement Club
- $2,130.00
- Used for restroom renovation
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
- $1,700.00
- Used for Store organization and Dad Curriculum
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Jacob Elementary School
- $2,000.00
- Used to purchase Chromebooks for One-to-One Technology
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
St. Paul Catholic School
- $2,945.75
- Used for STREAM Robotics Project
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
The Highland Home
- $1,175.87
- Used to purchase resident activity computer & accessories
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Wee Care Day Care
- $899.98
- Used for classroom activity rug replacement (2 rugs)
- GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
- $250.00
- Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
- BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
- $200.00
- Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
- BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND
Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
- $150.00
- Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
- ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND
2015 Recipients – Held over to 2016
- $450.00
- To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education
- HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND
Highland Garden Club
- $200.00
- To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
- RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Highland Meals on Wheels
- $250.00
- To benefit Highland Meals on Wheels
- MARGYE LIEBLER BAUMGARDNER FUND
2015 recipient – Taylor Prusa
- $1,150.00
- To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
- HIGHLAND LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
- $350.00
- For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
- NAN CARPENTER MEMORIAL DESIGNATED FUND
Knights of Columbus Council #1580
- $450.00
- To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1580 CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
Korte Recreation Center
- $18,500.00
- 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
- $150.00
- To provide water safety training & water therapy
- HAMLIN WATER SAFETY FUND
Korte Recreation Center
- $175.00
- To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
- RON & KATHY SCHNEIDER RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP FUND
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
- $150.00
- To be used for general library purposes
- RUTH & LELAND STEINER FUND IN MEMORY OF MILDA & CHARLES CASPER
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
- $300.00
- To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
- EUNICE L. & VICTOR H. KOCH TECHNOLOGY FUND
Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund
- $200.00
- 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
- $500.00
- Used to benefit various client programs
- GLORIA LOEBEL FUND
Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
- $150.00
- Used to benefit various client programs
- WICK CHARITABLE FUND IN MEMORY OF MARTIN WICK
2015 Scholarship Recipient – Claire Litzenberg
- $2,000.00
- 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
- $2,000.00
- 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
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
- $1,050.00
- To provide needed assistance and medical programs
- NAN CARPENTER DONOR ADVISED FUND
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
- $150.00
- To benefit operations of the hospital
- CLINTON “PETE” KERIN ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FUN
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
2015 Scholarship Recipients –Brianna Pollock
- $750.00
- To provide scholarships for graduating 8th grade student parishioners of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Highland, IL to attend Father McGivney High School
- UDELL & CECELIA HARRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
2015 Scholarship Recipients – Held
- $150.00
- To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
- R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2015 Scholarship Recipients –
$750.00 - Addison Korsmeyer (engineering), $750.00 - Jaclyn Boekhout (nursing)
- $1,500.00
- To provide scholarships to Highland High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in engineering (1) and nursing (1)
- CARL AND KATHLEEN (IBERG) ERNST SCHOLARSHIP FUND