AGE establishes annual scholarship during energy forum

INA, Ill. (March 14, 2018) - Representatives from Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE) went above and beyond at a recent energy forum to help Rend Lake College students. Earlier this month, AGE created a new annual scholarship for RLC students through the RLC Foundation at the end of their annual event.

Kay Zibby-Damron, RLC Foundation CEO, said the donation will be a huge benefit for a very deserving RLC student in the future.

"Affordable Gas and Electric has been very supportive of the RLC Foundation through their sponsorship of our Culinary Arts Experience and their generous gift to begin a new annual scholarship," said Zibby-Damron. "It’s wonderful to have community partners, like Jeff Haarmann and the AGE team, who value the positive impact Rend Lake College has on our communities and want to actively invest in our mission. There is a tremendous need for private support to help students who are working hard to better themselves and the Foundation wants to help as many students as we can. I greatly appreciate their interest and investment in Rend Lake College."

Representatives from AGE donated a scholarship to RLC Foundation CEO Kay Zibby-Damron, CENTER, and Foundation Board member Bob Bornheimer, RIGHT, during their energy forum, which was held on campus. They are, FROM LEFT, David Spicuzza, Ross Calliot, Bruce Wallace, Jeff Haarmann, Bob Kelsheimer, Zibby-Damron, Rob Weilt, Jordan Haarmann and Bornheimer. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

RLC Foundation CEO Kay Zibby-Damron, CENTER, accepts a check for $1,000 from AGE Tuesday during the energy forum. Also pictured is Jeff Haarmann, LEFT, and RLC Foundation Board member Bob Bornheimer. Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

After the energy forum and scholarship donation, AGE sponsored the Culinary Arts Experience on campus for their attendees, as well as local business leaders and RLC faculty and staff. During the event, RLC students prepared and served upscale hors d'oeuvres to a mingling audience. More photos from the events are below. Click on the images for larger views.

RLC sophomore Shawna McIntire of Marion serves hors d'oeuvres to attendees at the Culinary Arts Experience, held in the Student Center's Private Dining Area after the energy forum. The event was sponsored by AGE.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

Steeleville native Lane Bradley, an RLC Culinary Arts student, serves tasty treats to Appellate Court Judge David Overstreet during the Culinary Arts Experience. The event allowed students to work on their presentation and serving skills as part of a class.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

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