RLC Foundation gearing up for 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet

INA, Ill. (Oct. 8, 2014) - For the last quarter of a century, the Rend Lake College Foundation has brought scholarship donors and student recipients together for an evening of thanks and cheer, and this year will be no different. The 25th Annual Scholarship Banquet is set for 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at the Rend Lake Resort in Whittington.

RLCF CEO Shawna Bullard said the scholarship banquet is the perfect time for student recipients and donors to get together and formally meet. In the past, hundreds of RLC students and supporters have attended the banquet.

“The scholarships have such a huge impact on our students and we want to give them an opportunity to thank their donor, as well as give the donor the chance to share their personal story of success,” said Bullard. “We’ll also have a number of speakers who will be testaments to the importance of scholarships and how these generous donations continue to be vital in our students’ lives.”

One speaker from last year's Scholarship Banquet was RLC student Jessica Owen of Pinckneyville talked about her experiences at RLC and the gratitude she has for the donors who help students like her attend college. Owen said, “To know that there are people out there who give selflessly is amazing, and I am so blessed.” Click on the image for a larger view.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

There will be a catered dinner and photo opportunities for donors and their respective students. This event is for annual scholarships and endowment scholarships that are a part of RLCF’s scholarship program. Due to space limitations, this event is invite only and is required for student recipients who received an invitation.

To learn more about the RLC Foundation and scholarship opportunities, call 618-437-5321, Ext. 1214 or visit online at www.rlc.edu/foundation.