LLCC Foundation Board of Directors Elects Officers;                      Welcomes New Members

At the annual meeting on Dec. 4, the LLCC Foundation’s board
of directors elected new officers, acknowledged retiring members and 
welcomed new members. For 2025, Dan Wilcoxen was installed as chair. Justin Knoedler was elected vice chair, and Joe Kulek was re-elected treasurer. Outgoing board members Karl Barnhart, Keith Bradbury, Margaret Teague, Jerry Wesley and Karen Zerkle were acknowledged
for their dedicated service on behalf of LLCC students.

At the LLCC Foundation’s annual scholarship donor appreciation event held on Oct. 30, Eva Bassell, current student and scholarship recipient, spoke regarding the impact of the
scholarship she received. For Eva, the path to college has not been without significant bumps. “High school was not a fairytale for me. I faced significant obstacles at home while working
full-time and completing my GED,” said Eva. Eva, an honors student pursuing her associate degree in science, is focusing on physics, chemistry and biology. She aspires to become a research scientist. While Eva’s goals are ambitious, she is
committed to overcoming any hurdles in her path. “This journey is both exhilarating and challenging, and the LLCC scholarship has been truly life-changing,” says Eva. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, more than $835,000 was awarded to 325 scholarship recipients over the past year. Additionally, the
Foundation provided emergency assistance to 149 students totaling more than $112,000,” said Karen Sanders, vice president of advancement and LLCC Foundation executive director. A number of new scholarships have been established, including:

• Charles W. and Jean Adams Scholarship
• Wanda Britt Southeast High Scholarship
• Carol Churchill Memorial Scholarship
• Nancy Cobetto First Responder Scholarship
• Conservation and Land Preservation Scholarship
• Paul Haptonstahl Scholarship
• Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation Scholarship
• Ann Kramer College NOW Scholarship
• Drs. David Lett and Gregg Fuerstenau Award
• McKay NAPA Auto Parts Scholarship
• Jenna R. Protz Memorial Scholarship
• Kay Lynn Rothering Memorial Scholarship
• Springfield Motor Boat Club Scholarship
• Karen Thomas Memorial Scholarship
• Cathryn Watson Memorial Scholarship
• Williamsville Community Foundation Scholarship
“These scholarships are made possible by
generous donors and community friends who
share in LLCC’s mission to transform lives and
strengthen our communities,” said Ms. Sanders.

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