KCC Foundation Board oF direCtorSExecutive CommitteeSteven L. Smith, chairmanDennis Hess, vice chairmanMaggie Frogge, secretaryMark Smith, treasurerTim Gernon

MembersDr. Rodney AlfordJohn Avendano, Ph.D, KCC presidentJeff BennettJoda Crabtree

Scott FrancoJohn FultonJeff HammesJerald Hoekstra, KCC Board liaisonBrad HoveDavid JaffeMichael KickMichael LynchSam Martin IIDr. Ivan MeyerToby OlszewskiDonald Wagner

KCC Board oF truSteeSHugh Van Voorst, chairmanJerald Hoekstra, vice chairmanBrad Hove, secretaryRichard FreyRobert LaBeau, legal counselPatrick MartinBetty MeentsMichael Nemeth, student trusteeTodd Widholm

The KCC Foundation magazine

ContributorsKelly Myers Rebecca WilderTaylor DeVos

Photographer Bill Jurevich, Image Group

Graphic Designer John Fetterer

Enhancing Quality of Life Through Learning

Dennis anD CinDi ReDDish

Alumni, Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists

The KCC Foundation magazine • Winter 2012

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We are grateful for the committed support that you provide to Kankakee Community College. You realize the importance of education and invest in the students of KCC even in these difficult economic times. On behalf of the KCC Foundation Board, I extend our sincere thanks.

In 2011 the KCC Foundation will award $260,000 in scholarships to over 200 students who are in need. Your commitment allows us to assist in fulfilling the mission of KCC – Enhancing quality of life through learning.

As we work to meet the educational needs of our community we are also making great efforts to build relationships that will create lasting partnerships to benefit the college’s continued growth. Our shared vision is to be a leader in creatively responding to our community’s educational needs, emphasizing quality, affordability and effective partnerships. Thank you for making this possible.

If you would like to learn more about KCC or explore opportunities for investing in the college, please contact Kelly Myers, executive director of the KCC Foundation at (815) 802-8260 or at kmyers@kcc.edu. For more information about the KCC Foundation visit www.kcc.edu/foundation

Sincerely,

Steven SmithChairman, KCC Foundation

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Dear friends, We are grateful for the committed support that you provide to Kankakee Community College. You realize the importance of education and invest in the students of KCC even in these difficult economic times. On behalf of the KCC Foundation Board, I extend our sincere thanks.

In 2011 the KCC Foundation will award $260,000 in scholarships to over 200 students who are in need. Your commitment allows us to assist in fulfilling the mission of KCC – Enhancing quality of life through learning.

As we work to meet the educational needs of our community we are also making great efforts to build relationships that will create lasting partnerships to benefit the college’s continued growth. Our shared vision is to be a leader in creatively responding to our community’s educational needs, emphasizing quality, affordability and effective partnerships. Thank you for making this possible.

If you would like to learn more about KCC or explore opportunities for investing in the college, please contact Kelly Myers, executive director of the KCC Foundation at (815) 802-8260 or at kmyers@kcc.edu. For more information about the KCC Foundation visit www.kcc.edu/foundation

Sincerely,

Steven Smith Chairman, KCC Foundation

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She has taught pre-school, kindergarten and first grade, and has been an early childhood development instructor at KCC and other colleges. She also has held a position as a Certified Childbirth Educator at Riverside Medical Center.

“I think there are people who really care at KCC,” said Cindi. “I really appreciate KCC because it gives so many access to a secondary education. When I taught, I came to appreciate the quality of education at KCC. The students are held to a standard.”

“An education at KCC gives students an opportunity to better themselves,” Dennis explained. “We can only present someone with an opportunity and see whether or not they take advantage of it.

Education is important; our students stay here,” he added.”

“We give because we can,” said Cindi.” It’s a privilege to be able to do so. We value education very highly in our family and the education that KCC provides to students.”

Today the Reddish’s fund the Reddish Family Scholarship through the KCC Foundation, which has been awarded to 24 students. The scholarship assists traditional or nontraditional students with tuition, fees and books. Recipients must be residents of Momence, Grant Park or St. Anne, and are selected based on their academic record and grade point average.

“I have a soft spot in my heart for people that change their pro-fession because of life circumstances.”

– Dennis Reddish

Kelly Cantwell (left), the 2011 recipient of the Reddish Family Scholarship, poses with Cindi and Dennis Reddish at their home in Momence. Below, Cindi Reddish at the KCC Blue Tie Gala in 2009.

Dennis and Cindi Reddish Alumni, Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists

Dennis and Cindi Reddish understand how important relocated to that community. There, Dennis met Fey Orr and scholarships are to students. Both were budget- Don Zeglis. Orr was a teacher in St. Anne who later became minded undergrads when they began their college chairman of the KCC board of trustees. Zeglis served as

careers at KCC. Cindi was a student at the college’s legal counsel from 1966 Eastern Illinois University when they

“KCC affords every-one the opportunity to access a quality education.”

– Cindi Reddish

to 2000. Both Orr and Zeglis played married and needed a semester at KCC significant roles in the establishment to obtain enough credits to enroll at and growth of KCC. The three men Governors State University. became friends, and Orr and Zeglis

asked Dennis to serve on the KCC The Reddishes got married while they Foundation board of directors. Denniswere both attending KCC. accepted and served in this capacity for

Over time, they each earned their 11 years. degrees and grew into their professions,

“I have a soft spot in my heart for Dennis as owner of Momence Finer people that change their professionFoods and Cindi as an educator. because of life circumstances or

Dennis received a scholarship to whatever,” Dennis said. “They realizeEastern Illinois University, but he soon that they could do better.” realized that he wanted to pursue a

Cindi attended Eastern Illinoiscareer as a grocer. He returned to work University, KCC, Governors Stateat Manteno Foods, and attended KCC in the evening. When

University and National Lewis University. “I used KCC as Dennis was a student, KCC tuition was just $12 per credit my bridge to Governors State University,” Cindi said. hour!

Soon after completing his Associate Degree at KCC, Today, she holds a master’s degree in child development, and Dennis and Cindi established Momence Finer Foods, and serves on KCC’s Child Development Advisory Committee.

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Dennis and Cindi ReddishAlumni, Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists

Dennis and Cindi Reddish understand how important scholarships are to students. Both were budget-minded undergrads when they began their college

careers at KCC. Cindi was a student at Eastern Illinois University when they married and needed a semester at KCC to obtain enough credits to enroll at Governors State University.The Reddishes got married while they were both attending KCC. Over time, they each earned their degrees and grew into their professions, Dennis as owner of Momence Finer Foods and Cindi as an educator.Dennis received a scholarship to Eastern Illinois University, but he soon realized that he wanted to pursue a career as a grocer. He returned to work at Manteno Foods, and attended KCC in the evening. When Dennis was a student, KCC tuition was just $12 per credit hour! Soon after completing his Associate Degree at KCC, Dennis and Cindi established Momence Finer Foods, and

relocated to that community. There, Dennis met Fey Orr and Don Zeglis. Orr was a teacher in St. Anne who later became chairman of the KCC board of trustees. Zeglis served as

the college’s legal counsel from 1966 to 2000. Both Orr and Zeglis played significant roles in the establishment and growth of KCC. The three men became friends, and Orr and Zeglis asked Dennis to serve on the KCC Foundation board of directors. Dennis accepted and served in this capacity for 11 years.“I have a soft spot in my heart for people that change their profession because of life circumstances or whatever,” Dennis said. “They realizethat they could do better.”Cindi attended Eastern Illinois University, KCC, Governors State

University and National Lewis University. “I used KCC as my bridge to Governors State University,” Cindi said.

Today, she holds a master’s degree in child development, and serves on KCC’s Child Development Advisory Committee.

“KCC affords every-one the opportunity to access a quality education.”

– Cindi Reddish

She has taught pre-school, kindergarten and first grade, and Education is important; our students stay here,” he added.”has been an early childhood development instructor at KCC

“I have a soft spot in my heart for people that change their pro-fession because of life circumstances.”

– Dennis Reddish

“We give because we can,” said and other colleges. She also has held Cindi.” It’s a privilege to be able to do a position as a Certified Childbirth so. We value education very highly in Educator at Riverside Medical our family and the education that KCC Center. provides to students.”

“I think there are people who really Today the Reddish’s fund the Reddish care at KCC,” said Cindi. “I really Family Scholarship through the KCC appreciate KCC because it gives Foundation, which has been awardedso many access to a secondary to 24 students. The scholarship assists education. When I taught, I came to traditional or nontraditional students appreciate the quality of education with tuition, fees and books. Recipients at KCC. The students are held to a must be residents of Momence, Grant standard.” Park or St. Anne, and are selected

“An education at KCC gives students based on their academic record and an opportunity to better themselves,” grade point average.Dennis explained. “We can only present someone with an opportunity and see whether or Kelly Cantwell (left), the 2011 recipient of the Reddish Family Scholarship, not they take advantage of it. poses with Cindi and Dennis Reddish at their home in Momence. Below,

Cindi Reddish at the KCC Blue Tie Gala in 2009.

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Gifts through your willIf you are considering including KCC in your will, or if you have already done so, we would be grateful to hear from you. Your will is a private document, and we realize that not everyone wants to share that they have included KCC in their estate plan. Yet, by sharing your intent to leave us a gift, you will be enrolled in the Legacy Giving Society. The KCC Foundation will thank you for your legacy gift throughout your lifetime. In addition, as a Legacy Giving Society member, you will receive updates regarding our work and plans for the future. We also will share information about our students and how your support will help enhance their quality of life through learning. If you’ve already arranged your plans, we would love to hear why you chose to leave the KCC Foundation a legacy gift. Please contact executive director, Kelly Myers at 815-802-8260 or kmyers@kcc.edu. Nicole Brenneisen (left), 2011 Century Club Scholarship recipient.

Facts About Kankakee Community CollegeDid You Know?

Enrollment – 4,219 credit students (Fall 2010)Continuing education, non-credit – 3,389 students (Fall 2010)Tuition and fees – $107 per credit hourPrograms Offered: 56 programs options

• Sponsor an event

• Create a scholarship

• Establish a legacy gift

• Join the Century Club

• Become a member of the AlumniAssociation visit www.kcc.edu/foundation

• Give to the Compassion Fund

For more information, phone Kelly Myers at 815-802-8260 or visit www.kcc.edu/foundation

WAYs to suPPort KCC:

Gifts from the Heart

The Gift of Education Have you ever struggled when trying to find a gift for someone who has everything? You can give the gift of education! Make a donation to the KCC Compassion Fund to assist students in need. The Compassion Fund helps students when life’s obstacles prohibit them from attending classes and earning their degrees. Eligible students receive one-time emergency assistance for car repair, meals, school supplies, bus passes and other situations that limit progression in their studies. Honor the person who has everything by giving the gift of education in their name. We will acknowledge your gift by sending them a letter to tell them about the donation. Sendyour contribution in care of the KCC Foundation Compassion Fund, payable to the KCC Foundation at 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901.

What is Planned Giving? Planned giving is a technique for donors to make future gifts to a non-profit organization. Often the gifts are larger than they could make from their income. By definition, a planned gift is any major gift, made in

lifetime or at death, as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning. By contrast, gifts to the annual fund or for membership dues are made from a donor’s discretionary income, and while they may be budgeted, they are not “planned giving.” Whether a donor uses cash, appreciated securities or stock, real estate, artwork, personal property, life insurance or a retirement plan, planned giving is a powerful tool. The benefits of funding a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving very attractive to both donor and organization. Planned gifts typically provide donors and beneficiaries with tax benefits including the reduction of capital gains tax, minimizing or eliminating gift and estate tax, and producing tax efficient income streams. Types of planned gifts include bequests, life income gifts, charitable lead trusts, and real estate gifts. The appropriate plan for you will consider what you want to achieve for yourself, your family and your charitable interests in your total estate and financial plans. If you’re ready to get started on a planned gift option, talk with your financial adviser about giving to the KCC Foundation. For more information, phone Kelly Myers at 815-802-8260.

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The Gift of EducationHave you ever struggled when trying to find a gift for someone who has everything? You can give the gift of education!Make a donation to the KCC Compassion Fund to assist students in need. The Compassion Fund helps students when life’s obstacles prohibit them from attending classes and earning their degrees. Eligible students receive one-time emergency assistance for car repair, meals, school supplies, bus passes and other situations that limit progression in their studies. Honor the person who has everything by giving the gift of education in their name. We will acknowledge your gift by sending them a letter to tell them about the donation. Send your contribution in care of the KCC Foundation Compassion Fund, payable to the KCC Foundation at 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901.

What is Planned Giving?Planned giving is a technique for donors to make future gifts to a non-profit organization. Often the gifts are larger than they could make from their income.By definition, a planned gift is any major gift, made in

lifetime or at death, as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning.By contrast, gifts to the annual fund or for membership dues are made from a donor’s discretionary income, and while they may be budgeted, they are not “planned giving.”Whether a donor uses cash, appreciated securities or stock, real estate, artwork, personal property, life insurance or a retirement plan, planned giving is a powerful tool. The benefits of funding a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving very attractive to both donor and organization. Planned gifts typically provide donors and beneficiaries with tax benefits including the reduction of capital gains tax, minimizing or eliminating gift and estate tax, and producing tax efficient income streams. Types of planned gifts include bequests, life income gifts, charitable lead trusts, and real estate gifts. The appropriate plan for you will consider what you want to achieve for yourself, your family and your charitable interests in your total estate and financial plans. If you’re ready to get started on a planned gift option, talk with your financial adviser about giving to the KCC Foundation. For more information, phone Kelly Myers at 815-802-8260.

Gifts from the Heart

Gifts through your will If you are considering including KCC in your will, or if you have already done so, we would be grateful to hear from you. Your will is a private document, and we realize that not everyone wants to share that they have included KCC in their estate plan. Yet, by sharing your intent to leave us a gift, you will be enrolled in the Legacy Giving Society. The KCC Foundation will thank you for your legacy gift throughout your lifetime. In addition, as a Legacy Giving Society member, you will receive updates regarding our work and plans for the future. We also will share information about our students and how your support will help enhance their quality of life through learning. If you’ve already arranged your plans, we would love to hear why you chose to leave the KCC Foundation a legacy gift. Please contact executive director, Kelly Myers at 815-802-8260 or kmyers@kcc.edu. Nicole Brenneisen (left), 2011 Century Club Scholarship recipient.

Facts About Kankakee Community College Did You Know?

Enrollment – 4,219 credit students (Fall 2010) Continuing education, non-credit – 3,389 students (Fall 2010) Tuition and fees – $107 per credit hour Programs Offered: 56 programs options

WAYs to suPPort KCC: • Sponsor an event

• Create a scholarship

• Establish a legacy gift

• Join the Century Club

• Become a member of the Alumni Association visit www.kcc.edu/foundation

• Give to the Compassion Fund

For more information, phone Kelly Myers at 815-802-8260 or visit www.kcc.edu/foundation

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Connie Reiken Scholarship helps KCC student pursue 25 year-old goal

After high school, Connie Rieken needed to assist her family during a time of crisis. She lost her sister-in-law in a car accident and needed to help her brother raise his three young daughters. Becoming a caretaker for her nieces meant she would have to sacrifice her dream of going to college.

The years passed and Connie had a family of her own. For 25 years, she raised her two children to believe that they could achieve their life goals by getting a college degree. Today, her son Nicholas is a computer engineer, and her daughter Jessica is a law school graduate.

Connie has been taking classes at KCC since 1993, and is nearing the end of her long journey as a student.

“It has been my life’s dream to go back to school to become a registered nurse and now at age 52, the time in my life has finally come,” Connie said.

Although her desire to continue her education is strong, financial burdens are a constant obstacle for Connie. At the beginning of the year, her husband’s hours were significantly cut at work and he lost his health benefits. Though she is working while attending school, Connie most likely could not continue as a full-time student without scholarship support.

Connie was awarded the 2011-12 Riverside Hospital Scholarship.

“The Riverside scholarship helps tremendously to ease the strain so that I am able to focus fully on my education and achieve the goal I have wanted for so long,” she said.

Connie has been accepted into the RN program at KCC for the Fall 2011 semester. Her anticipated date of graduation is 2013.

sCHoLArsHIPsApproximatley 179 scholarships are offered through the KCC Foundation each year.

tuItIoN KCC tuition is $107 per credit hour. Tuition averages $10,263 per semester at Illinois’ state universities.

KCC Foundation Scholarship LuncheonA Day of Gratitude and Recognition

The fifth annual Foundation Scholarship Luncheon was held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. More than 278 donors, students, and KCC representatives attended the event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kankakee.

Through support from philanthropic donors, the KCC Foundation awards nearly 200 scholarships annually.

“The day is a special celebration honoring KCC’s many scholarship donors, and the students whose lives are impacted by their generosity,” said Becky Wilder, KCC Foundation’s coordinator of scholarships and annual giving. “It is also a chance for the student and donor to meet face-to-face. And when they do, something very special takes place.”

Kelly Myers, executive director of the KCC Foundation explains, “This occasion gives students a chance to meet their scholarship donor and say thank you. When donors meet the students they have assisted, they truly understand the benefit of their investment.”

The Scholarship Luncheon featured remarks from KCC Foundation Board Chairman Steve Smith and KCC President Dr. John Avendano. Guests also enjoyed the stories of two scholarship recipients who explained the impact of the scholarships that they received and offer thanks on behalf of all KCC scholarship recipients to our generous donors.

“While guests of the event may start out as strangers, at the end of the day, dozens of new relationships are formed, and the bond is one that will impact the student their entire life,” said Becky. To learn more

Donors and recipients met each other at the luncheon visit: www.kcc.edu/foundation/specialevents/pages/scholarlunch.aspx (above). Scholarship recipients Joseph Baptist and Kelly Cantwell spoke at the event (below). 8

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The fifth annual Foundation Scholarship Luncheon was held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. More than 278 donors, students, and KCC representatives attended the event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kankakee.

Through support from philanthropic donors, the KCC Foundation awards nearly 200 scholarships annually.

“The day is a special celebration honoring KCC’s many scholarship donors, and the students whose lives are impacted by their generosity,” said Becky Wilder, KCC Foundation’s coordinator of scholarships and annual giving. “It is also a chance for the student and donor to meet face-to-face. And when they do, something very special takes place.”

Kelly Myers, executive director of the KCC Foundation explains, “This occasion gives students a chance to meet their scholarship donor and say thank you. When donors meet the students they have assisted, they truly understand the benefit of their investment.”

The Scholarship Luncheon featured remarks from KCC Foundation Board Chairman Steve Smith and KCC President Dr. John Avendano. Guests also enjoyed the stories of two scholarship recipients who explained the impact of the scholarships that they received and offer thanks on behalf of all KCC scholarship recipients to our generous donors.

“While guests of the event may start out as strangers, at the end of the day, dozens of new relationships are formed, and the bond is one that will impact the student their entire life,” said Becky. To learn more visit: www.kcc.edu/foundation/specialevents/pages/scholarlunch.aspx

KCC Foundation Scholarship LuncheonA Day of Gratitude and Recognition

Donors and recipients met each other at the luncheon (above). Scholarship recipients Joseph Baptist and Kelly Cantwell spoke at the event (below).

Connie Reiken Scholarship helps KCC student pursue 25 year-old goal

After high school, Connie Rieken needed to assist her family during a time of crisis. Shelost her sister-in-law in a car accident and needed to help her brother raise his three young daughters. Becoming a caretaker for her nieces meant she would have to sacrifice her dream of going to college.

The years passed and Connie had a family of her own. For 25 years, she raised her two children to believe that they could achieve their life goals by getting a college degree. Today, her son Nicholas is a computer engineer, and her daughter Jessica is a law school graduate.

Connie has been taking classes at KCC since 1993, and is nearing the end of her long journey as a student.

“It has been my life’s dream to go back to school to become a registered nurse and now at age 52, the time in my life has finally come,” Connie said.

Although her desire to continue her education is strong, financial burdens are a constant obstacle for Connie. At the beginning of the year, her husband’s hours were significantly cut at work and he lost his health benefits. Though she is working while attending school, Connie most likely could not continue as a full-time student without scholarship support.

Connie was awarded the 2011-12 Riverside Hospital Scholarship.

“The Riverside scholarship helps tremendously to ease the strain so that I am able to focus fully on my education and achieve the goal I have wanted for so long,” she said.

Connie has been accepted into the RN program at KCC for the Fall 2011 semester. Her anticipated date of graduation is 2013.

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sCHoLArsHIPs Approximatley 179 scholarships are offered through the KCC Foundation each year.

tuItIoN KCC tuition is $107 per credit hour. Tuition averages $10,263 per semester at Illinois’ state universities.

Century Club MembersMay 2010-May 2011Foundation

KCC

Kerry & Pam AdamsMr. & Mrs. Phil AngeloMichael ArnoDr. John & Janet AvendanoBarbara AzzarelliBud & Mary Lou BatesJeff & Kim BennettRobert & Linda BohlmannHarry BondDan & Cindy BorschnackAndy & Kathy BrorsenBernice BukoskyBumper to Bumper WarehouseDr. Stephen & Mary BurgnerDavid & Sheri CagleVictor & Jeannie CancialosiPeggy CarlsonPatty ClancyHarold & Nadine ClemKristine CondonDr. Michael CorcoranJoda & Jane CrabtreeThomas CunningtonDr. Clyde DayhoffKeith & Barb DeckerLarry & Cindie DePatisTrudy DickinsonDralle Chevrolet & BuickDavid A. DudaLisa DuganWilliam R. DyonHarry & Janet FitzgeraldJoseph & Mary FrancoScott & Linda FrancoWilbert FraserRichard FreyJames & Margaret FroggeJohn & Loretta FultonVicki GardnerTim & Colette GernonDale L. GerretseWilliam P. & Merikay GilmoreW. Pat Gilmore Michael & Kim GingerichDr. Valerie Goldfain and Everett “Butch” Hovarter, Jr.Ron & Judy GolembiewskiRod GoodallJudge Daniel W. GouldJamie Ann Greenley

Joseph & Claire Gregoire Don GreenJeff & Lisa HammesJerry & Dorene HammesDennis & Georgia HessRebecca HinrichsDavid & Cathy HoekstraJerald & June HoekstraSean & Mimi HoganShane & Tiffany HolohanCarol HooverDr. Victor & Ruth HopperDr. Lilburn H. Horton, Jr.Brad & Jane HoveDr. Larry & Christine HuffmanJerry & Marlene HuotToi HutchinsonAnthony J. ImburgiaDr. Bert Jacobson and Diane SiaroffDavid M. JaffeJohnson-Downs ConstructionDr. Juan & Claudia JimenezPhillip & Lynda KambicKCC Health Careers TeamAllen KellyMichael & Lisa KickMaggie KohlRobert B. LaBeauSusan LaMoreRende & Wendy LangloisTim & Pam LeeWilliam LeiserEmma Lou LemonJanet V. LeonardSteve & Ellen LiehrWritesman LongMichael & Patricia LynchRick & Patti ManuelDennis & Cathy MarekPat & Sheila MartinDr. Mario & Kathy MassulloDon & Cecilia McKayHoward McKayBetty MeentsDarryl MestTim MilnerGary T. & Rose Devine MitchellMike MonahanGreg MorganMike & Kelly Myers

Patrick & Madelyn O’BrienShawn & Teresa O’BrienLarry & Sharilyn OhmSteven & Carey OrtmanWarren & Sharon OuwengaRichard & Sharon PanozzoDr. James & Patricia PaulDr. John T. PetersonChris & Jill PristachC. Ray & Myrtle PrussnerLarry & Marcia RabideauDennis & Cindi ReddishBill & Rita RichardsNorman RiordanJoseph & Kathryn RomaryJohn E. & Phyllis RoseDr. Paul & Tess RowlandJim & Suzy RuderRichard & Sue RudolfLeonard & Judy SacksKari SargeantMichael & Sheryl ScanlonJean SchrinerThomas ShamblinJudy SmeadDr. Milton & Cynthia SmitJeff & Sue SmithMark & Ruth SmithSteven & Kathryn SmithJohn & Mary Jo SnyderDennis SorensenFrank & Wilma StrandJean ThomasSylvia ThomasLeonard & Jackie TobeyDonald K. TurnerDavid TysonGrant & Candice Van VoorstHugh & Anita Van VoorstWes WalkerJulia WaskoskyMartin Whalen Office SolutionsWilla M. WhiteTodd & Carol WidholmIrene R. WilderBob & Jenni WorthJoseph & Sandra YurgineD. Ann Zeglis

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Dominic SurprenantKCC grad uses humble roots to set himself apart

Dominic Surprenant at the KCC Blue Tie Gala in 2009.

Dominic Surprenant understood from a young age that hard work and determination would set him apart.

A Kankakee-area native, Surprenant graduated from Brad-ley-Bourbonnais Community High School in 1973. He was one of eight children, and the family didn’t have much mon-ey. Six of his brothers never graduated from high school. College seemed unattainable.

Dominic Surprenant, Senior partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles

KCC Associate in Arts (1975) Illinois State University Bachelors Degree University of Wisconsin Graduate School Doctorate from Harvard Law (1985)

life, Dominic is committedDominic got a job as an orderly at the to a number of charitable Kankakee State Hospital (now Shap- causes. He played an inte-iro Developmental Center). KCC was gral part in planning the 25th

only five minutes away, so Dominic anniversary gala for Interna-enrolled in classes. He went to class tional Medical Corp, a hu-in the morning and worked 3-11 p.m. manitarian organization that In 1975, he completed an Associate delivers life saving healthin Arts degree at KCC. care and training worldwide

to help vulnerable commu-Taking the money he saved from his nities return to self-reliance. job, Dominic transferred to Illinois He is an avid supporter ofState University and went on to com-plete a bachelor’s degree. From there, he attended the Uni-versity of Wisconsin for graduate school and then Harvard Law School. He was an editor for the Harvard Law Review and graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctorate in 1985.

Dominic now lives in Los Angeles and is a senior partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, the largest litigation-only law firm in the world.

“Both a local community college and Harvard Law Schoolwere equally important to forming my views as a trial law-yer, and, in many respects, as a person,” he says. “When I stand up to talk to a jury in voir dire or opening statement, I try to speak to them as if I were one of them, no matter their background.”

Outside of his professional

the Ovarian Cancer Re-search Fund; and he also supports Hillsides, a not-for-profit foster care and treatment center for youth in Pasadena, Calif.

Surprenant was also nominated by KCC for the 2011 Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. He is the 2011 recipient of the KCC Foun-dation’s John Fulton Distinguished Alumnus Award.

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Dominic Surprenant understood from a young age that hard work and determination would set him apart.

A Kankakee-area native, Surprenant graduated from Brad-ley-Bourbonnais Community High School in 1973. He was one of eight children, and the family didn’t have much mon-ey. Six of his brothers never graduated from high school. College seemed unattainable.

Dominic got a job as an orderly at the Kankakee State Hospital (now Shap-iro Developmental Center). KCC was only five minutes away, so Dominic enrolled in classes. He went to class in the morning and worked 3-11 p.m. In 1975, he completed an Associate in Arts degree at KCC.

Taking the money he saved from his job, Dominic transferred to Illinois State University and went on to com-plete a bachelor’s degree. From there, he attended the Uni-versity of Wisconsin for graduate school and then Harvard Law School. He was an editor for the Harvard Law Reviewand graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctorate in 1985.

Dominic now lives in Los Angeles and is a senior partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, the largest litigation-only law firm in the world.

“Both a local community college and Harvard Law School were equally important to forming my views as a trial law-yer, and, in many respects, as a person,” he says. “When I stand up to talk to a jury in voir dire or opening statement, I try to speak to them as if I were one of them, no matter their background.”

Outside of his professional life, Dominic is committed to a number of charitable causes. He played an inte-gral part in planning the 25th

anniversary gala for Interna-tional Medical Corp, a hu-manitarian organization that delivers life saving health care and training worldwide to help vulnerable commu-nities return to self-reliance. He is an avid supporter of the Ovarian Cancer Re-

search Fund; and he also supports Hillsides, a not-for-profit foster care and treatment center for youth in Pasadena, Calif.

Surprenant was also nominated by KCC for the 2011 Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. He is the 2011 recipient of the KCC Foun-dation’s John Fulton Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Dominic SurprenantKCC grad uses humble roots to set himself apart

Dominic Surprenant, Senior partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Los Angeles

KCC Associate in Arts (1975)Illinois State University Bachelors DegreeUniversity of Wisconsin Graduate SchoolDoctorate from Harvard Law (1985)

Dominic Surprenant at the KCC Blue Tie Gala in 2009.

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KCC Century Club Members Foundation May 2010-May 2011

Kerry & Pam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Phil Angelo Michael Arno Dr. John & Janet Avendano Barbara Azzarelli Bud & Mary Lou Bates Jeff & Kim Bennett Robert & Linda Bohlmann Harry Bond Dan & Cindy Borschnack Andy & Kathy Brorsen Bernice Bukosky Bumper to Bumper Warehouse Dr. Stephen & Mary Burgner David & Sheri Cagle Victor & Jeannie Cancialosi Peggy Carlson Patty Clancy Harold & Nadine Clem Kristine Condon Dr. Michael Corcoran Joda & Jane Crabtree Thomas Cunnington Dr. Clyde Dayhoff Keith & Barb Decker Larry & Cindie DePatis Trudy Dickinson Dralle Chevrolet & Buick David A. Duda Lisa Dugan William R. Dyon Harry & Janet Fitzgerald Joseph & Mary Franco Scott & Linda Franco Wilbert Fraser Richard Frey James & Margaret Frogge John & Loretta Fulton Vicki Gardner Tim & Colette Gernon Dale L. Gerretse William P. & Merikay Gilmore W. Pat Gilmore Michael & Kim Gingerich Dr. Valerie Goldfain and Everett “Butch Hovarter, Jr. Ron & Judy Golembiewski Rod Goodall Judge Daniel W. Gould Jamie Ann Greenley

Joseph & Claire Gregoire Don Green Jeff & Lisa Hammes Jerry & Dorene Hammes Dennis & Georgia Hess Rebecca Hinrichs David & Cathy Hoekstra Jerald & June Hoekstra Sean & Mimi Hogan Shane & Tiffany Holohan Carol Hoover Dr. Victor & Ruth Hopper Dr. Lilburn H. Horton, Jr. Brad & Jane Hove Dr. Larry & Christine Huffman Jerry & Marlene Huot Toi Hutchinson Anthony J. Imburgia Dr. Bert Jacobson and Diane Siaroff David M. Jaffe Johnson-Downs Construction Dr. Juan & Claudia Jimenez Phillip & Lynda Kambic KCC Health Careers Team Allen Kelly Michael & Lisa Kick Maggie Kohl Robert B. LaBeau Susan LaMore Rende & Wendy Langlois Tim & Pam Lee William Leiser Emma Lou Lemon Janet V. Leonard Steve & Ellen Liehr Writesman Long Michael & Patricia Lynch Rick & Patti Manuel Dennis & Cathy Marek Pat & Sheila Martin Dr. Mario & Kathy Massullo Don & Cecilia McKay Howard McKay Betty Meents Darryl Mest Tim Milner Gary T. & Rose Devine Mitchell Mike Monahan Greg Morgan Mike & Kelly Myers

Patrick & Madelyn O’Brien Shawn & Teresa O’Brien Larry & Sharilyn Ohm Steven & Carey Ortman Warren & Sharon Ouwenga Richard & Sharon Panozzo Dr. James & Patricia Paul Dr. John T. Peterson Chris & Jill Pristach C. Ray & Myrtle Prussner Larry & Marcia Rabideau Dennis & Cindi Reddish Bill & Rita Richards Norman Riordan Joseph & Kathryn Romary John E. & Phyllis Rose Dr. Paul & Tess Rowland Jim & Suzy Ruder Richard & Sue Rudolf Leonard & Judy Sacks Kari Sargeant Michael & Sheryl Scanlon Jean Schriner Thomas Shamblin Judy Smead Dr. Milton & Cynthia Smit Jeff & Sue Smith Mark & Ruth Smith Steven & Kathryn Smith John & Mary Jo Snyder Dennis Sorensen Frank & Wilma Strand Jean Thomas Sylvia Thomas Leonard & Jackie Tobey Donald K. Turner David Tyson Grant & Candice Van Voorst Hugh & Anita Van Voorst Wes Walker Julia Waskosky Martin Whalen Office Solutions Willa M. White Todd & Carol Widholm Irene R. Wilder Bob & Jenni Worth Joseph & Sandra Yurgine D. Ann Zeglis

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A “prime meridian” goes through each of us. It is a “circle,” running inside us, lining up the “stuff ” of who we are, and, to an even greater extent, casting definition as to who we are capable of becoming.In 1960, the late poet, Paul Celan, received the Buchner Prize for literature, in Darmstadt, Germany. The title of the speech he gave at that ceremony was The Meridian. I have, indeed, used that title for my ten-part Meridian series of outdoor sculptures, beginning in 1995 with Meridian I, commissioned for Watertown High School in Watertown, Wisconsin, and concluding this year with Meridian X, commissioned for Hines VA Medical Center in Chicago. Meridian IX is in memory of Paul Celan. Deep roots, indeed.Meridian IX is personal for me for another reason. My roots here at KCC extend into the late 1970s and early 1980s. In those roots there is no small amount of love and dedication for this college. That sentiment is embodied in the sculpture I installed here last month.

Make no mistake, this sculpture was built for you.Meridian IX will greet everyone who enters the front door of this institution, and especially the young people coming here as students. From every angle that you look, this sculpture is made of circular parts. Walk around it. Circle it. See what I mean. If I have done my job right as a sculptor, Meridian IX will be looking back at you just as much as you will be looking at it; and, it will be asking questions of you every bit as much as you will be asking questions of it. There is always dialogue with art; welcome, join the conversation!Everywhere in this sculpture there are places for you to sit down, to put a pause in the day, to think about things, maybe visit, even daydream. It is at such times that you may notice something else about your sculpture: “ ... there is a place for you here at the table.” – Ed McCullough Thursday, Sept. 9, 2011

soME tHouGHts About MErIDIAN IX

tAKEs CENtEr stAGE IN KCC’s MAIN CourtYArD

A new sculpture now welcomes students and visitors to Kankakee Community College.

“Meridian IX,” created in memory of renowned poet Paul Celan, now greets visitors to the campus south of Kankakee.

The sculptor is Ed McCullough. The sculpture was dedicated during a ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at KCC.

The name Meridian has many contexts, including being a reference to McCullough’s time at sea with the U.S. Navy, serving on a submarine. Following his service, he earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in art from Illinois State University in Normal.

“Meridian IX” is the ninth in the 10-part series of Meridian outdoor sculptures McCullough is creating.

The 10th Meridian sculpture is almost finished, and is currently in the fabrication process. It is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Other Meridian sculptures were installed beginning in 1996. They can be found in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. One other sculpture from the series can be found in Kankakee County. “Meridian IV,” installed in 2000, is in Conrad Park in Momence. It is a memorial to the late Admiral Mike Boorda, who grew up in Momence.

“Meridian IX” is 9 feet 6 inches high and 16 feet in diameter, and it sits on a round concrete pad which is 32 feet in diameter.

A 37-second time lapse video of the installation of Meridian

IX is at http://youtu.be/SFn7cQMMn3E, and nearly five minute artist’s explanation of the sculpture is at http://youtu.be/ fjfynbCHQ4E. It also can be viewed by scanning the QR code with your smart phone.

Meridian IX was commissioned in 2006 using funds from the state of Illinois, Capital Development Board.

Watch a video of the installation and an interview with the artist.

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A new sculpture now welcomes students and visitors to Kankakee Community College.

“Meridian IX,” created in memory of renowned poet Paul Celan, now greets visitors to the campus south of Kankakee.

The sculptor is Ed McCullough. The sculpture was dedicated during a ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at KCC.

The name Meridian has many contexts, including being a reference to McCullough’s time at sea with the U.S. Navy, serving on a submarine. Following his service, he earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in art from Illinois State University in Normal.

“Meridian IX” is the ninth in the 10-part series of Meridian outdoor sculptures McCullough is creating.

The 10th Meridian sculpture is almost finished, and is currently in the fabrication process. It is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Other Meridian sculptures were installed beginning in 1996. They can be found in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. One other sculpture from the series can be found in Kankakee County. “Meridian IV,” installed in 2000, is in Conrad Park in Momence. It is a memorial to the late Admiral Mike Boorda, who grew up in Momence.

“Meridian IX” is 9 feet 6 inches high and 16 feet in diameter, and it sits on a round concrete pad which is 32 feet in diameter.

A 37-second time lapse video of the installation of Meridian

tAKEs CENtEr stAGE INKCC’s MAIN CourtYArD

IX is at http://youtu.be/SFn7cQMMn3E, and nearly five minute artist’s explanation of the sculpture is at http://youtu.be/fjfynbCHQ4E. It also can be viewed by scanning the QR code with your smart phone.

Meridian IX was commissioned in 2006 using funds from the state of Illinois, Capital Development Board.

Watch a video of the installation and an interview with the artist.

soME tHouGHts About MErIDIAN IX

A “prime meridian” goes through each of us. It is a “circle,” running inside us, lining up the “stuff ” of who we are, and, to an even greater extent, casting definition as to who we are capable of becoming. In 1960, the late poet, Paul Celan, received the Buchner Prize for literature, in Darmstadt, Germany. The title of the speech he gave at that ceremony was The Meridian. I have, indeed, used that title for my ten-part Meridian series of outdoor sculptures, beginning in 1995 with Meridian I, commissioned for Watertown High School in Watertown, Wisconsin, and concluding this year with Meridian X, commissioned for Hines VA Medical Center in Chicago. Meridian IX is in memory of Paul Celan. Deep roots, indeed. Meridian IX is personal for me for another reason. My roots here at KCC extend into the late 1970s and early 1980s. In those roots there is no small amount of love and dedication for this college. That sentiment is embodied in the sculpture I installed here last month.

Make no mistake, this sculpture was built for you. Meridian IX will greet everyone who enters the front door of this institution, and especially the young people coming here as students. From every angle that you look, this sculpture is made of circular parts. Walk around it. Circle it. See what I mean. If I have done my job right as a sculptor, Meridian IX will be looking back at you just as much as you will be looking at it; and, it will be asking questions of you every bit as much as you will be asking questions of it. There is always dialogue with art; welcome, join the conversation! Everywhere in this sculpture there are places for you to sit down, to put a pause in the day, to think about things, maybe visit, even daydream. It is at such times that you may notice something else about your sculpture: “ ... there is a place for you here at the table.” – Ed McCullough Thursday, Sept. 9, 2011

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DrIvING rANGE sPoNsorsA.N. Webber, Inc.Aqua Illinois Economic Alliance Huot Oil Langlois Roofing Midwest Underground Technology, Inc. Monica’ls Pizza Resources Pearson and MFL KCC Learning

Summer Fun and Partnership Premier CDL Training Services, LLC Pristach-Gilmore Insurance Agencies Sentinel TechnologiesTyson Engineering, Inc.

tEE sPoNsors1st Farm Credit Services Aaron’s Alarm Company Adcraft Printers Alexander Equipment Rental, Inc. Art’s Landscaping David M. Jaffe, Attorney at Law Bade “The Appliance Specialists”Belson Scrap & Steel Bolt Enterprises/Electrical Contractor Boxes to Buses Storage Brorsen Appraisal Service Brown & Brown Automotive Group C.I.B.C. Clean-Cut Lawn Care Connected Community Creditor’s Collection Bureau, Inc. Deck and Baron, Attorneys at Law Dr. Stephen Burgner, General Dentistry Dralle Chevy Buick, Peotone Eddie’s Bar & Grill Einfeldt Construction First Trust & Savings Bank First Trust BankFriends of KCC Men’s Basketball Gentry Financial Geoffrey Johns & Associates Girard Electric, Inc. Glade Plumbing and Heating Gordon Electric Supply Groskreutz, Schmidt, Abraham,

Eshleman & Gerretse Harry & Deborah Bond Hayden’s Athletic Heartland Harvest, Inc. Hemenover Construction Co. Hoekstra Farms, LLC

Hoesktra Potato Farms and Hoekstra Transportation

Holohan Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc. HomeStar Bank & Financial Services Hove Buick Nissan Huot Oil Image Group Iroquois Federal Iroquois Insurance Jim and Joanne Schwade John & Ann Healey John Fulton John Vallone, DDSJohnson-Downs Construction Kankakee Ace Hardware Kankakee Business Machines Kankakee Valley Construction

CompanyKarl A. Keller, DDS, PC KCC Faculty Association Kelly Services Ken’s TruckingKey Outdoor, Inc. Larimer & O’Connor Life Fitness Corporation M. Gingrich, Gereaux & Associates Mallaney CARSTAR Martin & Associates Certified Public

AccountantsMcColly Bennett Commercial Meier Oil Service Midwest Transit EquipmentMSL Benefits Momence Riverside Chevrolet Monical’s Pizza National Bank of Indianapolis Netherton’s Body Shop Paint by Mortell Payne Sod Farm Pearson and MFL KCC Learning

Summer Fun and Partnership Peoples Bank of Kankakee County Premium Specialties Provena St. Mary’s Hospital QSC Design Real Living Speckman Realty - Lisa

Sanford and Lori Naese Rick Jones Construction, Inc. Rodney E. Yergler, DDS, PC Ron’s Plumbing and Heating Rosenboom Realty Ruder Electric and Communications

Ryan-Reum Insurance Salkeld Sports Senator Toi HutchinsonSERVPRO of Kankakee County Shamblin Insurance and Financial ServicesSnider’s Nursery Solutions for Wealth Management Standard Title Guaranty Company Subway/Taco Johns TD Pete’s Taylor Chrysler Jeep Dodge Tenco Excavating The Homestead Tholens’ Landscaping and Garden Center Thomas W. Cunnington, Attorney at Law Trachte Building Systems Van Voorst Lumber Company Wadley and Associates, CPA Watseka Quality Supermarket, Inc. Weather Seal Home Products Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers West Laboratories Zelhart Excavating, Inc.

IN-KIND DoNorsBev and Dick Benge Bob Bohannan City Beverage Joda Crabtree Tony Dicks Tim Dimke Darrin Fletcher Jerald Hoekstra Jerry Huot Kankakee Country Club KCC Foundation Board of Directors Kozol Brothers Liquor World/Liquor Zone, Pete VachhaniMKTG, Inc. Marquie and Lambert Indianapolis Colts Pepsi Co./Kevin Caplinger Pittsburg Steelers Riverside Medical Center Gift Shop

Judy Markham Gary Sien Jill Smith Scott Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Weaver

CAvALIErs CLAssIC GoLF sPoNsors 2011

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A Swinging Success This year, KCC combined its two golf outings to offer one incredible event.

MAjor sPoNsor Nucor Steel

LuNCH sPoNsor Demonica Kemper Architects

GoLFErs GIFt sPoNsor Peoples Bank

PrEsIDENt’s CuP sPoNsor Gary Dupuis, Xtreme Promotional Products, Inc.

soCIAL Hour sPoNsors Van Drunen Farms Best Buy

HoLE IN oNE sPoNsor Hove Buick Nissan

CoursE CoNtEst sPoNsors Clark Baird Smith, LLP HomeStar Bank & Financial Services Legat Architects Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pearson and MFL KCC Learning

Summer Fun and Partnership PNC Bank Representative Lisa M. Dugan Riverside Medical Center Scanlon Collision Specialists, Inc. Ted & Marian Petersen

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In mid-August, the Kankakee Country Club was teeming with supporters of KCC scholarships and athletics for the first-ever Cavaliers Classic Golf Outing.

There were 149 golfers who participated in the golf outing at the country club Aug. 15. As they got ready to tee off, or while pitching and putting, players had the opportunity to read the signage commemorating all 133 sponsors.

In total, more than $37,000 was raised for student scholarships. It was a record amount for a KCC golf outing.

“Thanks to Nucor Steel for being the major sponsor for the event,” said Kelly Myers, executive director of the KCC Foundation. “The KCC student-athletes and student ambassadors who assisted with the day had the opportunity to see how event coordination happens, and to meet and talk with community leaders.”

The winning foursome, three of whom are pictured above, included Dan Frink, David Hansing, Jim Kane and Pat Lovell. They were awarded the President’s Cup trophy donated by Xtreme Promotional Products.

Co-chairs of the event were Steve Smith and Mike Lynch, who spent tireless hours finding sponsors, cultivating golfers, and working with the club staff to make sure everything was ready.

Following the outing, the emcee for the evening program was Ted Petersen. Ted shared the story of Terry Bradshaw (NFL Hall of Fame quarterback) roping cattle and taking fellow players along to the experience at a dude ranch.

“We’re grateful to Steve, Mike and Ted, and for the Foundation Board, event sponsors and golfers who made this day possible,” said Kelly. “I’m thrilled that we’ve generated so much support for KCC students!”

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In mid-August, the Kankakee Country Club was teeming with supporters of KCC scholarships and athletics for the first-ever Cavaliers Classic Golf Outing.

There were 149 golfers who participated in the golf outing at the country club Aug. 15. As they got ready to tee off, or while pitching and putting, players had the opportunity to read the signage commemorating all 133 sponsors.

In total, more than $37,000 was raised for student scholarships. It was a record amount for a KCC golf outing.

“Thanks to Nucor Steel for being the major sponsor for the event,” said Kelly Myers, executive director of the KCC Foundation. “The KCC student-athletes and student ambassadors who assisted with the day had the opportunity to see how event coordination happens, and to meet and talk with community leaders.”

The winning foursome, three of whom are pictured above, included Dan Frink, David Hansing, Jim Kane and Pat Lovell. They were awarded the President’s Cup trophy donated by Xtreme Promotional Products.

Co-chairs of the event were Steve Smith and Mike Lynch, who spent tireless hours finding sponsors, cultivating golfers, and working with the club staff to make sure everything was ready.

Following the outing, the emcee for the evening program was Ted Petersen. Ted shared the story of Terry Bradshaw (NFL Hall of Fame quarterback) roping cattle and taking fellow players along to the experience at a dude ranch.

“We’re grateful to Steve, Mike and Ted, and for the Foundation Board, event sponsors and golfers who made this day possible,” said Kelly. “I’m thrilled that we’ve generated so much support for KCC students!”

A Swinging Success This year, KCC combined its two golf outings to offer one incredible event.

MAjor sPoNsorNucor Steel

LuNCH sPoNsorDemonica Kemper Architects

GoLFErs GIFt sPoNsorPeoples Bank

PrEsIDENt’s CuP sPoNsorGary Dupuis, Xtreme Promotional Products, Inc.

soCIAL Hour sPoNsorsVan Drunen Farms Best Buy

HoLE-IN-oNE sPoNsorHove Buick Nissan

CoursE CoNtEst sPoNsorsClark Baird Smith, LLP HomeStar Bank & Financial Services Legat Architects Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pearson and MFL KCC Learning

Summer Fun and Partnership PNC Bank Representative Lisa M. Dugan Riverside Medical Center Scanlon Collision Specialists, Inc. Ted & Marian Petersen

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DrIvING rANGE sPoNsors A.N. Webber, Inc. Aqua Illinois Economic Alliance Huot Oil Langlois Roofing Midwest Underground Technology, Inc. Monica’ls Pizza Resources Pearson and MFL KCC Learning

Summer Fun and Partnership Premier CDL Training Services, LLC Pristach-Gilmore Insurance Agencies Sentinel Technologies Tyson Engineering, Inc.

tEE sPoNsors 1st Farm Credit Services Aarons Alarm Company Adcraft Printers Alexander Equipment Rental, Inc. Art s Landscaping David M. Jaffe, Attorney at Law Bade The Appliance Specialists Belson Scrap & Steel Bolt Enterprises/Electrical Contractor Boxes to Buses Storage Brorsen Appraisal Service Brown & Brown Automotive Group C.I.B.C. Clean-Cut Lawn Care Connected Community Creditor s Collection Bureau, Inc. Deck and Baron, Attorneys at Law Dr. Stephen Burgner, General Dentistry Dralle Chevy Buick, Peotone Eddie s Bar & Grill Einfeldt Construction First Trust & Savings Bank First Trust Bank Friends of KCC Mens Basketball Gentry Financial Geoffrey Johns & Associates Girard Electric, Inc. Glade Plumbing and Heating Gordon Electric Supply Groskreutz, Schmidt, Abraham,

Eshleman & Gerretse Harry & Deborah Bond Hayden s Athletic Heartland Harvest, Inc. Hemenover Construction Co. Hoekstra Farms, LLC

Hoesktra Potato Farms and Hoekstra Transportation

Holohan Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc. HomeStar Bank & Financial Services Hove Buick Nissan Huot Oil Image Group Iroquois Federal Iroquois Insurance Jim and Joanne Schwade John & Ann Healey John Fulton John Vallone, DDS Johnson-Downs Construction Kankakee Ace Hardware Kankakee Business Machines Kankakee Valley Construction

Company Karl A. Keller, DDS, PC KCC Faculty Association Kelly Services Ken s Trucking Key Outdoor, Inc. Larimer & O Connor Life Fitness Corporation M. Gingrich, Gereaux & Associates Mallaney CARSTAR Martin & Associates Certified Public

Accountants McColly Bennett Commercial Meier Oil Service Midwest Transit Equipment MSL Benefits Momence Riverside Chevrolet Monical s Pizza National Bank of Indianapolis Nethertons Body Shop Paint by Mortell Payne Sod Farm Pearson and MFL KCC Learning

Summer Fun and Partnership Peoples Bank of Kankakee County Premium Specialties Provena St. Mary s Hospital QSC Design Real Living Speckman Realty - Lisa

Sanford and Lori Naese Rick Jones Construction, Inc. Rodney E. Yergler, DDS, PC Ron s Plumbing and Heating Rosenboom Realty Ruder Electric and Communications

Ryan-Reum Insurance Salkeld Sports Senator Toi Hutchinson SERVPRO of Kankakee County Shamblin Insurance and Financial Services Snider s Nursery Solutions for Wealth Management Standard Title Guaranty Company Subway/Taco Johns TD Pete s Taylor Chrysler Jeep Dodge Tenco Excavating The Homestead Tholens Landscaping and Garden Center Thomas W. Cunnington, Attorney at Law Trachte Building Systems Van Voorst Lumber Company Wadley and Associates, CPA Watseka Quality Supermarket, Inc. Weather Seal Home Products Wendy s Old Fashioned Hamburgers West Laboratories Zelhart Excavating, Inc.

IN-KIND DoNors Bev and Dick Benge Bob Bohannan City Beverage Joda Crabtree Tony Dicks Tim Dimke Darrin Fletcher Jerald Hoekstra Jerry Huot Kankakee Country Club KCC Foundation Board of Directors Kozol Brothers Liquor World/Liquor Zone, Pete Vachhani MKTG, Inc. Marquie and Lambert Indianapolis Colts Pepsi Co./Kevin Caplinger Pittsburg Steelers Riverside Medical Center Gift Shop

Judy Markham Gary Sien Jill Smith Scott Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Weaver

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Alumni, Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists

The KCC Foundation magazine • Winter 2012

The KCC Foundation magazine

Contributors Kelly Myers Rebecca Wilder Taylor DeVos

Photographer Bill Jurevich, Image Group

Graphic Designer John Fetterer

KCC Foundation Board oF direCtorS Executive Committee Steven L. Smith, chairman Dennis Hess, vice chairman Maggie Frogge, secretary Mark Smith, treasurer Tim Gernon

Members Dr. Rodney Alford John Avendano, Ph.D, KCC president Jeff Bennett Joda Crabtree

Scott Franco John Fulton Jeff Hammes Jerald Hoekstra, KCC Board liaison Brad Hove David Jaffe Michael Kick Michael Lynch Sam Martin II Dr. Ivan Meyer Toby Olszewski Donald Wagner

KCC Board oF truSteeS Hugh Van Voorst, chairman Jerald Hoekstra, vice chairman Brad Hove, secretary Richard Frey Robert LaBeau, legal counsel Patrick Martin Betty Meents Michael Nemeth, student trustee Todd Widholm