Special Events
Encore 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Stuart Steiner Theatre – Batavia Campus
2009 Chairpersons, Todd and Kathy Bender of Batavia, announce this year’s “Embracing the Holiday Spirit” annual holiday celebration will be set for Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Encore is Genesee Community College’s Foundation largest fundraiser.
The evening will begin with a Gala Reception Grandioso in the Forum followed by a 90 minute performance by the Grammy award winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in the Stuart Steiner Theatre. Concluding Encore 2009 will be a Delectable Dessert Finale in the Forum. The evening is black tie optional.
“Encore is a great opportunity to celebrate the holiday season while supporting student scholarships at Genesee Community College” Todd Bender said. Proceeds are specifically to support student scholarships. Singular Platinum Patron tickets are $100 each. For reservations call 585-345-6809 or email foundation@genesee.edu.
Veterans Educational Scholarship Fund
November 2009
Concerned citizens and veterans created the Veterans’ Educational Scholarship Fund in 2007 envisioned to augment the federal veteran benefits to help veterans attend college to obtain vital job and career training. Dr. Roger Triftshauser, DDS, Rear Admiral, United States Naval Reserve Dental Corps (Retired) led the initiative to begin the fund and asked many other veterans and veteran posts to join together their support. He said it was a pleasure to work with such a dedicated and generous group. Contributions to the Veterans’ Educational Scholarship Fund may be sent to the Genesee Community College Foundation, One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020. For more information call (585) 345-6809 or foundation@genesee.edu
Standing left to right
Bill Wilkinson, Deputy Director, Wyoming Veteran Service Agency
Nathan Farnsworth, Navy, GCC student
Frank Hollister, Director, Livingston Veteran Service Agency
Andrew Hale, Marine Corp, GCC student
Hal Kreter, Director, Genesee Veteran Service Agency
Sitting left to right
Gary Cousins, Director, Wyoming Veteran Service Agency
Roger Triftshauser, Rear Admiral, Naval Reserve Dental Corps (Retired)
Dan Burling, Assemblyman
Steve Hawley, Assemblyman
Paul Fulcomer, Director, Orleans Veteran Service Agency
6th Annual Wolcott J. Humphrey Symposium on Leadership and Community Life
September 21, 2009
The Art of Change: Bring positive change to your organization and your community
Fred Grandy tackled this topic with a poignant presentation. He drew his good humor and pertinent message from his broad experience as a successful Hollywood actor (most notably on The Love Boat), member of the U.S. Congress, CEO of Goodwill Industries, insurance representative, radio host, and magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University. This year's Wolcott J. Humphrey Symposium on Leadership and Community Life was attended by nearly 200 guests.
Discover the Stars Scholarship Reception
September 14, 2009
Genesee Community College Foundation celebrated its multifaceted scholarship program from which many students receive assistance and support at the ninth annual Discover the Stars scholarship reception. The reception honors scholarship recipients and their families, donors of new named funds and friends of the College. Paula Savage’76, Director of Tourism for Monroe County, and James Hunt ’89, conservation officer for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, are two successful alumni invited to make brief remarks during the evening. Paula shared that she spends a great deal of her professional career organizing special events and every bit of the planning process was learned from the travel and tourism training she received from GCC. James revealed that he was most proud of his academic achievements in the GCC criminal justice program and of his success as a GCC wrestler. Joseph Bell ’79, vice-president at Moog in East Aurora was emcee.
Scholarship applications for Genesee Community College students are available at www.genesee.edu/financialaid
2010 Discover the Stars Scholarship Reception is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2010.
Cruise at the College
July 19, 2009
Genesee Community College Foundation hosted its third annual Cruise at the College welcoming “cruising” cars, motorcycles, and trucks from across the region. This year’s Super Cruise brings back some of the favorites, such as Skull Crusher Trikes and Batavia Remote Control Flying Club.
An afternoon of family fun was well attended with music and entertainment provided by Hank Nevins. Dash plaques were given away to the first 200 Cruisers courtesy of Visual Impact. Many door prizes were awarded throughout the afternoon. The food fare featured chicken BBQ from CASA; hotdogs/hamburgers from the Batavia Lions Club; pizza from Pauly’s Pizzeria; ice cream by G’s; and popcorn by the Batavia Area Jaycee’s.
“The expansive parking lots at Genesee Community College and our location just off the New York State Thruway have proved to be the perfect location for cruisers to enjoy,” Rick Ensman said.
“Whether you ride on four, two or even three wheels-the Super Cruise at Genesee is the place to be.” Event proceeds benefited the Foundation’s Emergency Transportation Fund. Next year’s Cruise at the College has been scheduled for Sunday, July 18, 2010.
