Spoon River College president Dr. Curt Oldfield welcomed SRC Foundation donors and guests to the annual President’s Reception held April 17 at the Canton Campus. The event honors those who have reached specific levels of cumulative giving to the Foundation, those who established new named endowed scholarships in 2024, as well as Foundation Board members for their service. Along with President Oldfield, Dustin Berg, Foundation Director, and John Davis, SRC Foundation Chair, presented certificates of recognition and tokens of appreciation to donors.
The Fulton County Youth Council – Virgil Ball Scholarship was a new permanently endowed scholarship established in 2024.
Additions to the Friend level ($1,000-$4,999) included Advanced Rehab and Sports Medicine, JC and Tammy Barnard, Mary Louise Bishop, Helen M. Crosby, Camilla Avis, Erin L. Bishop, Dorothy N. Burnett, DJ4U, E-Code Solutions, Randall and Nanette Fornoff, Michael and Katrina Hamilton, IBEW Local Union #34, Dr. and Mrs. Jeremy Krock, Charles and Barbara Luthy, Kathleen Markey, John and Bobbie McCarthy, Charlotte A. Myers, Nutrien, Inc., John Quinones, Harriett Schleich, Kevin and Debbie Stephenson, Denise and Tom Vogel, Bruce and Jean Edwards, Good Steward Consulting, Lon Henderson, Kost Rentals LLC, Dr. Kenneth and Joann Krock, Macomb Rotary, Kathleen Matusik, Jeannette D. McWhorter, NJCAA Foundation, Peggy L. Pschirrer, Amy L. Rutledge, Sedgwick Funeral Home, Charles and Janet Taylor, and Jack Walker.
Being honored at the Ambassador level ($5,000-$9,999) were Brian and Sarah Dalpiaz, Patrick and Brandi Ketcham, Kathy Lock, Holly and Dave Norton, P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter LY, Schuyler County United Way, Rupa and Raj Siddaraju, Dr. Donald and Dr. Sue Spencer, Brenda and Fred Stadsholt, and Quick Electrical Contractors.
Benefactor level ($10,000-$24,999) honorees were Loren and Carol Blackfelner, Linda and Scott Butler, Fulton County Youth Council, Progressive Vision Center, Grant and Irene Stauffer, and William and Joyce Ulmer.
Recognized at the Honorary Director level ($25,000-$49,000) were Jane and William Buckley.
Recognized at the President’s Council level ($50,000-$99,999) were Kenneth and Nina Long, and Ruth M. Richert.
Recognized at the Found level ($100,00 and up) was Robert and Elizabeth Champlin.
Jena Goforth, SRC student and scholarship recipient, spoke about the importance of scholarships in helping students complete their education and extended her appreciation for the scholarship she was awarded.
Outgoing SRC Foundation board members who were recognized for their service were Mitch Coonradt, John Davis, Michelle Escapa, Laura Leezer, and Patrick O’Brien.
The SRC Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and offers a wide variety of scholarships as well as support to the college every year. For more information about the Foundation or a potential gift to SRC, contact the Foundation at (309) 649-6260 or email foundation@src.edu.
SRC scholarship recipient Jena Goforth