Foundation of CCC&TI Exceeds 2017 Fund Drive Goal

The Foundation of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute held its annual Celebration Luncheon on May 17. Peg Broyhill, chair of CCC&TI’s Foundation Board, announced that the group surpassed its goal of $365,000, 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 folks do this every year and I am amazed and speechless, believe it or not. To find words to say what you do,… this is a massive effort and you do it year after year and exceed the goal not just reach it and that is a major accomplishment,” said Murray. “You did it! Congratulations!”

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 $33,000 to campaign. The college’s Student Government Association also raised $1,200 with their “Dinner and a Movie” event for the campaign and were recognized for their efforts.

Broyhill announced several new scholarships or funds that were established this year:

• HSM Solutions will fund four scholarships annually for Truck Driver Training students at CCC&TI
• The Mason Thuss Family Scholarship: The Mason Thuss Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Thuss Family in memory of their beloved son, brother and grandson, Mason Thuss. Mason was a 2011 graduate of West Caldwell High School who was employed as a construction electrician and was a diesel truck and automotive enthusiast. The new 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
• Jerry and Gail Orr Scholarship: Contributions totaling more than $5,100 were donated to the Jerry and Gail Orr Endowed Scholarship Fund by employees of S.E. Lab Group, Inc.

CCC&TI President Dr. Mark Poarch also offered remarks at the event. For Poarch, who was named the college’s fourth president in July 2016, the 2017 campaign was the first during his tenure as President. “Over the last couple of weeks, we have been able to celebrate with nearly 1,000 students who have earned degrees or certificates and completed programs. We’ve enjoyed celebrating our students and their success,” said Poarch. “But we couldn’t do that without you. Those students and this institution are indebted to you for your hard work, dedication and generosity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do for the college.”

Broyhill closed out the event by again thanking the volunteers and donors for their efforts during the campaign. “Because of you, more students will receive help financing their education, get childcare assistance, get counseling, receive a Dream award or a Workstudy Scholarship or emergency funds in a time of need,” said Broyhill. “Your hard work will touch students and will make a difference. Your work will improve lives, improve the college and make our community a better place for all of us.”

Contributions 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.