ECC Foundation holds Founders' Day Brunch
The Elgin Community College Foundation will hold its 13th annual Founders' Day Brunch, “Building Our Future: It Begins With a Strong Foundation” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in the Fox Valley University and Business Center at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Tickets are on sale for $75 per person and must be purchased in advance, as seating is limited. A variety of sponsorships ranging from $300 to $3,500 are available for the brunch, which includes event seating, signage and program recognition. Proceeds from the brunch benefit the ECC Foundation General Scholarship Fund and the Annual Fund.
This year's theme represents the myriad master plan construction projects visible throughout the campus as well as the foundation's mission to help students build their futures. Since its inception in 1984, the ECC Foundation has provided more than $1 million in financial support that benefits students through scholarships and academic programming support.
Brunch guests will be treated to an opening champagne reception followed by an upscale gourmet meal. The event will feature raffles for gifts and prizes. Several awards will be given during the brunch, including the Distinguished Friend of Education, the Exceptional Friend of the Foundation, the ECC Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award and the Lasting Impact Awards.
The Founders' Day Brunch is chaired by foundation board member Pat Szpekowski of PmS Advertising Inc., Carpentersville. Committee members include foundation board members Betty Brown of Elgin; Larry Jones of the Village of South Elgin; Paul Dawson, ECC manager of construction projects; Shawn Kluber of Batavia; ECC Trustee Robert Getz; ECC Foundation Executive Director Norman Madsen, Ph.D.; Katie Michel, office coordinator for ECC Institutional Advancement and ECC Foundation; Rick Green and Mike Zema, retired ECC faculty; Diane Stredde, ECC alumni director; Eva Weger, ECC marketing strategist; Erica Romero, ECC operations manager; and Heather Scholl, Foundation controller.
To make a reservation and for more information about sponsorships, contact Katie Michel at (847) 214-7377 or kmichel@elgin.edu.