Foundation of CCC&TI Exceeds 2018 Fund Drive Goal - 05/23/2019

The Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute held its annual Celebration Luncheon on May 22. Peg Broyhill, chair of CCC&TI’s Foundation Board, announced that the group surpassed its goal of $370,000, the highest yet for the Foundation.

The Foundation celebrated the efforts and success of volunteers, campaign leaders, board members and college officials at the luncheon. Those in attendance enjoyed lunch at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center and remarks from several community leaders.

Deborah Murray, vice chair of the CCC&TI Foundation, offered a toast in honor of the successful campaign. “You all understand how critical an education is to get and keep a job. Through your generosity and hard work, you’ve literally touched thousands of lives by making an education possible for more students,” said Murray. “Caldwell County has reached a milestone in the number of Caldwell County people who are now working. You did that. This is to you.”

Broyhill recognized and thanked campaign captains, team members, college officials, students and volunteers for their hard work during this year’s drive. In addition to funds raised by community volunteers and leaders, CCC&TI’s faculty and staff contributed more than $32,000 to campaign. The college’s Student Government Association also raised $800 for the campaign with its “Dinner and a Movie” event and was recognized for its efforts.

Broyhill announced several new endowments and expanded scholarships for the year:

• The Peters Culinary Scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving culinary student in memory of Edwin Dana Peters, a Caldwell County resident, former U.S. Air Force veteran and local philanthropist.
• Jimmy Hemphill expanded his endowment in honor of his wife, Nancy, former educator and long-time Foundation Board member and volunteer. The Jimmy and Nancy Hemphill Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student with academic achievement and community service.
• The Mason Thuss Memorial Scholarship has been expanded by the Thuss Family. The fund was established in 2017 in memory of Mason Thuss, a 2011 graduate of West Caldwell High School. The scholarship will provide assistance toward the cost of tuition and books for a deserving student in CCC&TI’s Automotive Systems, Collision Repair and Refinishing, Electrical Systems or Electronics Engineering Technology.
• he Waters Family has also expanded the Linda C. Waters Scholarship with a significant contribution in honor of Marty Waters’ mother, who was a long-time art teacher with Caldwell County Schools. The scholarship will now support two annual scholarships, one for an art student and one for a culinary student.

CCC&TI President Dr. Mark Poarch also offered remarks at the event. “Over the last couple of weeks, we have been able to celebrate as more than 1,000 students walked across the stage to receive degrees or certificates. Your support is what put these students on the road to success and kept them there to reach the milestone of their graduation,” said Poarch. “I’m so proud to be a part of this institution and this community. Through your efforts, we can continue to be the best community college in North Carolina.”

Contributions for the campaign are still being accepted through June 30. For more information on the Foundation at CCC&TI, contact Foundation Executive Director Marla Christie at 828-726-2203.