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The South Central College Faribault Campus Foundation was founded in 1983 as the Faribault Area Vocational Technical Trust Association to promote community post-secondary education in the Faribault area. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization governed by a board of directors comprised of individuals from the area, including South Central College alumni.
Summary of the Year
Inspired by the theme "Our Students: An Investment in our Community's Future" volunteer fund drive co-chairs Jean Gillis and Laurie (Gillis) Hager ('85), led the Foundation’s 2010-11 annual fund drive to raise over $112,000. Thanks to the generosity of area businesses and individuals, the Foundation awarded $70,600 in scholarships to 77 students during the spring scholarship ceremony for 2011-12. Thanks to a Department of Labor grant, the Foundation also provided an additional $16,400 in scholarships for spring and summer semesters to 19 students in health careers.
2011-12 Fund Drive Chair
Chris Nelson
Fan the Flames...Invest in Student Dreams
Chris Nelson has been a visible and active supporter of the Faribault community for decades. Through his involvement with numerous community organizations, including as Chair of the Board of the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce, he has worked intensely to promote education, business and tourism growth in Faribault.
Chris co-owns Nelson's Market Place in Faribault and Albert Lea and manages the Timber Lodge Steakhouse in Owatonna and a Shell station store and commercial property in Albert Lea.
“South Central College is educating individuals who represent the next generation of our region's work force and who will work intensely and "fan the flames" for growth or change in ways that are meaningful to them. I plan to use my talents and motivation to help lead the fund drive to another successful outcome so dozens of students can benefit from a scholarship next year.”
- Chris Nelson
Endowed Funds
Endowments are truly gifts that last forever. An endowment can be established to support scholarships or general initiatives of the college and provide annual support for the chosen initiative using interest earned. A minimum contribution of $10,000 is required to establish an endowment and this can be done over a three year period if desired.
The following endowed funds are held by the Foundation and awarded scholarships in
2009-10.
- C & S Vending Endowment
- Carlander Family Endowment
- District One Hospital Endowment
- Faribault Eagles 1460 Endowment
- Faribault Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Endowment
- Farm Business Management Endowment
- Raymond J. Freund Endowment
- Roger & May Golden Endowment
- John & Lucille Hoban Endowment
- Dr. Dick & Glenda Huston Endowment
- Jasinski Family Endowment
- Marathon Multimedia Endowment
- Mary B. McGillen Memorial Endowment
- Jim Munson Endowment
- Glen Norgaard Endowment
- Bruce Sellner Memorial Endowment
- South Central College Alumni Endowment
