The Chadron State Foundation is pleased to announce that our annual Fall Fund Drive raised a total of $104,287 to support scholarships and programs at Chadron State College. This achievement reflects our donors’ generosity and our volunteer fundraisers’ hard work.
“We have a wonderfully supportive community, dedicated faculty and staff at CSC, and amazing volunteers,” said Brandon Davenport, Development Officer at the Chadron State Foundation. “We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the Fall Fund Drive. Your support directly benefits CSC students and strengthens our community.”
Each year, volunteer fundraisers play a key role in the success of the Fall Fund Drive. Their efforts and the generosity of donors underscore the impact of philanthropy in driving positive change and furthering the mission of the Chadron State Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting the life of Chadron State College through fundraising and community engagement.
To put the “fun” in “fundraiser,” teams of campus and community volunteers earn points for their effort and vie for the honor of being one of two top teams. This year’s winning teams were led by Christine Fullerton, CSC librarian, representing the Chadron State campus, and Amy Hawk, of First National Bank of Omaha, representing the Chadron community.
Fullerton’s team consisted of CSC faculty and staff volunteers Laure Sinn, Kate Pope, Andrew Smith, and Laura Bentz. Hawk’s team of community volunteers included Emily Hinman, Bobbie Gill, Tony Denke, and Ashley Reeves.
Other volunteers were:
From the CSC campus – Kaylee Summers, Sydney Gwerder, Lori Hunn, James Wada, Kayla Junge, Shaunda French-Collins, Christian Miller, Taylor Osmotherly, Rachel Wickman, Peyton Johansen, Josh Ellis, Coleton Bevins, Deena Kennell, Shawn Hartman, Jen Schaer, Lisa Cook, Porter Anderson, Susan Rolfsmeier, Stacie Mittleider, Kim Clark, Mary Keithly, Jessy Roberts, Carrie Sayaloune, Joby Collins, Morgan Pourier, Cassandra Ritzen, Melissa Mitchell, Tracy Sommerville, and Katie Rust.
From the Chadron community – Bobby Griese, Lisa Smith, Tina McLain, Jennifer Brown, Jera Boeslager, Connie Blaylock, Pete Johnson, Samuel Boldon, Emmy Johnson, Skylar Roberts, Cassie Bauer, Jason Carnahan, Tony Heiting, Julie Schommer, Clayton Riesen, Pam Strotheide Kristol Cummings, Jaden Earle, Angela Harris, Tammy Davies, Stacy Fry, Melissa Menke, Rylee Greiman, Tess Hill, Halle Smith, Duane Gardner, Trisha Martens, John Morford, Steven Boeselager, and Karen Lewin.
Chantel Merchen and Kimberly Hernandez of CSC and Brenda Morford and Bobby Griese of the Chadron community were volunteer co-chairs, assisting in planning and executing the fundraiser.
The Fall Fund Drive aims to support the aspirations of Chadron State College and its students. Through their philanthropy, our donors are enhancing the excellence of CSC’s academic offerings and providing vital funding to scholarships that help students who may otherwise struggle to attend college. By improving access and boosting enrollment at the college, they are contributing to the growth of our community. Contributions to the Fall Fund Drive have immediate and lasting effects and help CSC fulfill its mission of delivering experiences that foster knowledgeable leaders and citizens to enrich the High Plains region and beyond.
If you have not donated to the Fall Fund Drive and would like to, you can still do so at www.csc.edu/foundation/fall-fund-drive.
For more information about the Chadron State Foundation or ways to connect your philanthropy with Chadron State, please call 308-432-6366.
Thank you for supporting Chadron State College and its students!