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2016 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS

HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2016 GRANT RECIPIENTS 


 

Seated, from left: Luanne Murphy of Highland Community Chorus, Lynnette Schuepbach of Highland Arts Council, Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, Jamie Mayes of Meals on Wheels, Lauren Nemnich of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, Stephanie Schwappach of Highland Middle School, Patty Take of Highland Band Parents, Shana Adams of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital-Highland,  Alex Rinderer of Highland Elementary School, and Judy Hartlieb of Highland Garden Club.

Standing,  from left: Jon Greve of TheBANK of Edwardsville - Banquet Sponsor, Jennifer Lee of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Dena Davis of Girl Scouts SU #110, Chris Weckler of Hard Road Theatre Productions, Jerry Klostermann of Knights of Columbus Council #1580, Mike Mercer of Highland Boy Scout Troup 1043, Thelma Vernetti of Gravius Memorial Library of Marine, Nancy Genteman of Highland Primary School, Mark Rosen of City of Highland/Korte Recreation Center, Rick Embry of Highland Home, Terry Bell of Highland Police Department, Dave Miscik of Highland High School Math Department, Erick Baer of Highland Middle School, Meghan Foster of Community Link/Highland CILA, Susan Hooker of Highland Area Christian Service Ministry, Kathy Sherman of St. Paul Catholic School, Michael Sutton of Highland Community Unit School District #5, and HACF Grants Chairman Don Johannes. 

2017 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $49,059

Community Link/Highland CILA

  • $1,000.00
  • Towards their bathroom remodel
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Gravius Memorial Library, Marine
  • $500.00
  • For books & activities for Young Readers Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Area Christian Services Ministry
  • $2,278.00
  • To purchase a commercial freezer
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Arts Council/Hard Road Theatre/Highland Community Chorus
  • $4,000.00
  • Towards the purchase of a shared lighting system
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Band Parents Association
  • $1,700.00
  • Towards the purchase of new band uniforms
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Boy Scout Troop 1043
  • $850.00
  • For replacement gear for Outdoor Adventure Programs
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club
  • $1,170.00
  • To purchase training gear & hockey bags
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Elementary School
  • $1,921.00
  • To purchase materials for Sensory Room and Daily Living Skills & Curriculum
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Garden Club
  • $500.00
  • To replace diseased roses in Glik Park
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Girl Scouts SU#110
  • $449.00
  • To purchase a backdrop for Archery Equipment
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland High School Math Department
  • $1,443.00
  • To purchase oneTI Nspire Calculator Ten Pack with docking station
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland High School Science Department
  • $1,227.00
  • To purchase five Chromebooks with management consoles
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Meals on Wheels
  • $620.00
  • To upgrade their computer system
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Middle School – 6th Grade
  • $855.00
  • For three Chromebooks
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Middle School Special Education Department
  • $837.00
  • To purchase three Chromebooks w/management consoles
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Police Department
  • $1,154.00
  • To reinstitute their Bike Patrol Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Primary School
  • $1,700.00
  • For book shelves for “Shelving Made Easy” project
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
  • $1,500.00
  • For projector and marker board for Community
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • New Douglas Township
  • $1,881.00
  • For various equipment & materials for community programs
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
  • $1,998.00
  • To purchase baby items, “Getting Men Involved” video, and new computer and monitor
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • St. Paul Catholic School
  • $2,249.00
  • For STREAM Robotics Project – Part II
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • The Highland Home
  • $2,799.00
  • To purchase a riding mower
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
  • $175.00
  • Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
  • BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND
  • Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
  • $125.00
  • Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
  • BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND
  • Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
  • $100.00
  • Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
  • ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND
  • 2016 Recipients – Danielle Case
  • $300.00
  • To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education
  • HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND
  • Highland Garden Club
  • $125.00
  • To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
  • RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
  • Hospice of Southern Illinois
  • $150.00
  • To benefit Hospice of Southern Illinois
  • MARGYE LIEBLER BAUMGARDNER FUND
  • 2016 recipient – Lauren Wright
  • $725.00
  • To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
  • HIGHLAND LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  • Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
  • $225.00
  • For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
  • NAN CARPENTER MEMORIAL DESIGNATED FUND
  • Knights of Columbus Council #1580
  • $300.00
  • To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
  • KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1580 CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
  • Korte Recreation Center
  • $7,825.00
  • To benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center
  • RECREATION CENTER OPERATIONS FUND
  • Korte Recreation Center
  • $100.00
  • 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
  • $100.00
  • To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
  • RON & KATHY SCHNEIDER RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP FUND
  • Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
  • $100.00
  • To be used for general library purposes
  • RUTH & LELAND STEINER FUND IN MEMORY OF MILDA & CHARLES CASPER
  • Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
  • $175.00
  • To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
  • EUNICE L. & VICTOR H. KOCH TECHNOLOGY FUND
  • Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund
  • $125.00
  • 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
  • $300.00
  • Used to benefit various client programs
  • GLORIA LOEBEL FUND
  • Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
  • $100.00
  • Used to benefit various client programs
  • WICK CHARITABLE FUND IN MEMORY OF MARTIN WICK
  • 2016 Scholarship Recipient – Cami Ernst
  • $1,262.50
  • 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
  • $1,262.50
  • 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
  • $675.00
  • To provide needed assistance and medical programs
  • NAN CARPENTER DONOR ADVISED FUND
  • St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
  • $100.00
  • To benefit operations of the hospital
  • CLINTON “PETE” KERIN ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FUN
  • St. Paul Catholic School
  • $125.00
  • Used for Music & Technology programs
  • JAMES A. APKEN ST. PAUL MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY FUND
  • 2016 Scholarship Recipient - Alexis Workes
  • $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
  • 2016 Scholarship Recipients – Emily Pirtle
  • $475.00
  • 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
  • 2016 Scholarship Recipients – William Michael
  • $100.00
  • To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
  • R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  • 2016 Scholarship Recipients –
    $625.00 - Austin Brown (engineering), $625.00 - Elizabeth Arend (nursing)
  • $487.50
  • 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
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