Nov 29, 2022

CSC Foundation Fund Drive ends with celebration

Posted Nov 29, 2022 5:55 PM

By TENA L. Cook, CSC Marketing Coordinator

CHADRON – The Chadron State Foundation celebrated the successful end of its annual Fall Fund Drive Nov. 17 at the Bean Broker. Teams of volunteers from the campus and the community secured pledges from donors during October.

At the event, teams that earned the most points were acknowledged, as well as top performing individuals from campus and the community, according to Brandon Davenport, Development Officer.

The Chadron State Foundation Fall Fund Drive community and campus volunteers pose at the Bean Broker Nov. 17, 2022, with a banner displaying the total amount pledged during the drive. (courtesy photo, used with permission)
The Chadron State Foundation Fall Fund Drive community and campus volunteers pose at the Bean Broker Nov. 17, 2022, with a banner displaying the total amount pledged during the drive. (courtesy photo, used with permission)

“It’s a fun incentive to win bragging rights at the end of the drive, but all our volunteers are motivated by the opportunity to support students at Chadron State. Fundraising can, and should be a lot of fun,” Davenport said.

The total amount raised this year was $191,448.

“Once again, the Chadron State community was incredibly generous in giving to the Fall Fund Drive. The Foundation is very pleased with the results. This year, we set out with a theme of ‘forging future stars’ and the funds raised during this campaign will go a long way toward Chadron State students realizing their full potential. We are fortunate to have donors who are willing to contribute to a quality education and experience for students at CSC. They, along with our many Fall Fund Drive volunteers, should be proud,” Davenport said.

Tena Cook and Taylor Osmotherly were the campus team leaders and Bobby Griese and Lynn Mathis were the community team leaders.

The first-place campus team, chaired by Christine Fullerton, consisted of Laure Sinn, Kate Pope, Tish Mindemann, Nate Doherty, and Andrew Smith. The second-place campus team, chaired by Carrie Sayaloune, was composed of Christopher Singpiel, Michaela Lemke, Lisa Cook, Josee Sayaloune, and Maurice Wyatt. The third-place campus team, chaired by Christian Miller, included Emily Hansen, Lena Aslan, Channing Jons, and Austen Stephens.

The first-place community team, chaired by Jim Gardner, included Janessa Carley, Julie Duncan, Tyler McCarthy, and Angela Martinez. The second-place community team, led by Clayton Riesen, was composed of Angela Harris, Pam Strotheide, and Tammy Davies. The third-place team, chaired by Bobby Griese, was comprised of Tina McLain, Connie Blaylock, Jera Boeslager, and Shane Norman.

Individuals who won awards for the highest number of points earned were Deena Kennell for the campus and Angela Harris for the community.