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A newsletter to donors, supporters and friends of the Blinn College Technical Education Center (Blinn TEC), to keep you informed and up-to-date on the progress of the TEC project at Blinn College. |
from Dr. Don Voelter, Foundation President,
August 19, 2009 |
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Sold Out!
The naming opportunities list that was developed for the Tech Ed Center fundraising effort is sold out. All of the contributions for naming rights have been committed. The list of naming opportunities and the names of the donors that will be displayed in the facility follows:
Building - A.W. Hodde, Jr.
Machine Lab - MIC-Tarlton-J.B. Poindexter
Construction Lab - The Artex Group, LLC
Welding Lab - Pete and Flora Huddleston
Classroom - MIC-Tarlton-J.B. Poindexter
Classroom - Waldo and Edna Moeller
Classroom - To Be Announced
Breakroom - Valmont Industries
Entry/Reception - Waldo and Edna Moeller
Large Office - Citizens State Bank
Director's Office - Odell and Willie Mae Lueckemeyer
IT Workroom - To Be Announced
Over the Top (Almost)
A.W. Hodde, Jr's contribution was a big boost to reaching the $1.9 million goal to pay the cost of construction. Cash contributions and pledges total $1,882,866, only $17,134 under the target. And, there may be enough savings in construction "contingency" dollars to cover that shortage.
Now it's on to raising dollars for the endowed scholarship fund. The goal is to raise $1.3 million to endow a fund that will provide income for scholarships to help tech ed students receive their education and training. The fund balance currently is $683,900. Donors making contributions to the scholarship fund will receive the same recognition as other donors. Contact Joe Al Picone, Executive Director, Blinn College Foundation at (979) 830-4159.
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Left to Right: Norwood Lange, Gus Mutscher, Henry Boehm, Jr., Dan Holt, Milton Radke, A.W. Hodde, Jr., Luther Hueske, Atwood Kenjura, Joe Al Picone, Don Voelter, Wendy Bolten, Teddy Boehm and Don Jones.
Building Named After A.W. Hodde, Jr.
A.W. Hodde, Jr. and his wife, Virginia, made the very generous donation of $350,000 and will have the honor of the Tech Ed Center building named after him. Mr. Hodde presented the check to the Blinn College Foundation in the college board room. A luncheon was held in Mr. Hodde's honor in the board dining room in the Student Center following the check presentation. Mr. Hodde is a retired attorney and has many years of service to the community. Everyone involved in the Tech Ed Center project is thankful and appreciative of this wonderful gift.
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Since the last news blast on
July 2, 2009 the Blinn College Foundation has received contributions or pledges from the following new donors:
A.W. Hodde, Jr.
Daniel & Loyce Holt
Luther & Katie Hueske
Atwood Kenjura
Joe Al & Merle Picone
Van Dyke & Associates
Washington County Go Texan
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Blinn College Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization benefitting Blinn College, its students, and community.
902 College Avenue, Brenham, Texas 77833 (979)830-4159 www.blinn.edu/foundation Joe Al Picone, Executive Director
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