Winter Newsletter 2022

CBC Foundation

NEWS

WINTER 2022

Celebrating Student Success

There’s nothing like a party in the parking lot to hand out award certificates to our scholarship recipients. Thank you, donors and STCU!

CBC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CBC News

Matthew Petersen, Chair Petersen Hastings Denise Sweeden, Vice Chair & Board Development Chair Wave Design Group Matt Backlund, Treasurer & Finance Chair Community First Bank Ann Harper, Secretary Artist Moses Jaraysi, Immediate Past Chair Marsha Halverson, Fund Development Chair - Educator, Retired

CBC NEWS CBC NAMES ALUM OF THE YEAR

OUR STUDENTS Rise Above

David Billetdeaux, Gift Acceptance Chair Port of Benton Lynn Tegeler, Scholarship Chair Central Plateau Cleanup Company Rebekah Woods Columbia Basin College President

Douglas Christensen Kennewick School District Tina Clouston Local Union 598 Rebekah Dobbs STCU Ryan Flynn WRPS Stephanie Green Washington River Protection Solutions Whitney LaMarche VNS-Federal Services, LLC Heather McMurdo Bechtel Allyson Page Columbia Basin College Trustee Mitch Peterson CompuNet Scott Sax Amentum Shirley Simmons CG Public House Melda Velasquez Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Looking back at the past year, we can’t help but feel inspired. Inspired by our students and inspired by you, our supporters.

With students away from campus for such a long time, CBC’s associated student body got creative to keep spirits high with take-home stress kits, remote movie nights, photography contests and a graduation cap decorating event to engage students from afar.

Through our conversations with students, it’s apparent that so many are determined to reach their goals – no matter what. Their resilience is evident by the innovative Unable to meet with classmates in person, Meshayla made ways they’ve found to keep college a top priority and the most of virtual learning by starting a Zoom study stay connected. Their stories continue to motivate us! group to connect with her Accounting classmates. The group thrived, and she aced her first test.

Devin struggled to get reliable internet access with four kids also learning from home during the past year. He These are just a few of the stories from the past year that kept up on his business classes by driving to campus to make us feel proud and know that our students are up access student wi-fi to complete his assignments from for whatever challenges they face. We know that you, our his car in a parking lot. donors, are an essential part of their journeys. Your support for scholarships, CBC programs and emergency funding Caera lacked a computer of her own but was able to helps these students succeed. Thank you for being inspired keep up on her classes thanks to a CBC loaner laptop. by them as we continue to be inspired by you! Here’s to She refused to give up when met with a challenge and you and every Hawk’s future. continues to excel as she pursues her degree.

Tayler Welch Monte Nail, CPA

CBC FOUNDATION STAFF Erin Fishburn Executive Director Sarah Murphy Anneke Rachinski Cala Truitt

IMPACT 2021 817

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Michelle added, “None of us are where we are today without the help and support of the people around us.”

NEW CBC TRUSTEE Appointed by Governor Inslee, Ofelia Rivas de Bredt joined CBC’s Board of Trustees in October.

Ofelia is a Deputy Manager of the Project Lifecycle Division at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. As a first-generation college graduate, she began her journey in higher education at Shasta College, a community college in Redding, California. Ofelia credits her community college experience with providing her with a strong educational foundation.

“Shasta College was valuable to me and I believe Columbia Basin College is an asset to the Tri-Cities by making education affordable, accessible and personal,” she shared. “I would like the opportunity to care for our community college, so others can have access to an affordable educational option.”

$1,103,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

$96,500 IN CBC CARES EMERGENCY FUNDING PROVIDED

With gratitude,

CBC Nursing students stepped up to help the community as they administered doses of COVID-19 vaccines. The community response was overwhelming, and these future nurses received their vaccinations in advance.

CBC Foundation Team

Why I Give “Student success was always a passion of my late husband and mine. We wanted every student to thrive and help take away any barriers we could.

There are so many students who need a little encouragement, and giving lets them know, ‘You Got This! Keep Going!’”

Thank You

POWER OF CONNECTION

Tracy Walker CBC Faculty Representative Bernie Walter Northwest CPA Group

Michelle shared that she struggled in her first year at CBC, not knowing what career she wanted to pursue. But a meeting with CBC advisor Donna Brouns changed all that.

“She looked at me and said, ‘Michelle, you will be successful at whatever it is that you choose to do.’ And I believed her, and it changed the trajectory of my life.”

Grace Ammerman ASCBC Representative Nathan Baker Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Pasco School District Superintendent Michelle Whitney is CBC’s 2021-2022 Alumnus of the Year!

Michelle’s commitment and passion for student success and improving educational opportunities in the area made her a natural choice for this honor.

Your

187

STUDENTS ASSISTED

BY THE CBC CARES EMERGENCY FUND

Donors

YOU GAVE MORE THAN

Cate Brandes DEREK BRANDES MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$150,000 for student scholarships at this year’s virtual event.

We’ve already put your generosity to work and awarded scholarships to more students!

826

STUDENT VISITS TO THE CBC PANTRY

CBC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CBC News

Matthew Petersen, Chair Petersen Hastings Denise Sweeden, Vice Chair & Board Development Chair Wave Design Group Matt Backlund, Treasurer & Finance Chair Community First Bank Ann Harper, Secretary Artist Moses Jaraysi, Immediate Past Chair Marsha Halverson, Fund Development Chair - Educator, Retired

CBC NEWS CBC NAMES ALUM OF THE YEAR

OUR STUDENTS Rise Above

David Billetdeaux, Gift Acceptance Chair Port of Benton Lynn Tegeler, Scholarship Chair Central Plateau Cleanup Company Rebekah Woods Columbia Basin College President

Douglas Christensen Kennewick School District Tina Clouston Local Union 598 Rebekah Dobbs STCU Ryan Flynn WRPS Stephanie Green Washington River Protection Solutions Whitney LaMarche VNS-Federal Services, LLC Heather McMurdo Bechtel Allyson Page Columbia Basin College Trustee Mitch Peterson CompuNet Scott Sax Amentum Shirley Simmons CG Public House Melda Velasquez Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Looking back at the past year, we can’t help but feel inspired. Inspired by our students and inspired by you, our supporters.

With students away from campus for such a long time, CBC’s associated student body got creative to keep spirits high with take-home stress kits, remote movie nights, photography contests and a graduation cap decorating event to engage students from afar.

Through our conversations with students, it’s apparent that so many are determined to reach their goals – no matter what. Their resilience is evident by the innovative Unable to meet with classmates in person, Meshayla made ways they’ve found to keep college a top priority and the most of virtual learning by starting a Zoom study stay connected. Their stories continue to motivate us! group to connect with her Accounting classmates. The group thrived, and she aced her first test.

Devin struggled to get reliable internet access with four kids also learning from home during the past year. He These are just a few of the stories from the past year that kept up on his business classes by driving to campus to make us feel proud and know that our students are up access student wi-fi to complete his assignments from for whatever challenges they face. We know that you, our his car in a parking lot. donors, are an essential part of their journeys. Your support for scholarships, CBC programs and emergency funding Caera lacked a computer of her own but was able to helps these students succeed. Thank you for being inspired keep up on her classes thanks to a CBC loaner laptop. by them as we continue to be inspired by you! Here’s to She refused to give up when met with a challenge and you and every Hawk’s future. continues to excel as she pursues her degree.

Tayler Welch Monte Nail, CPA

CBC FOUNDATION STAFF Erin Fishburn Executive Director Sarah Murphy Anneke Rachinski Cala Truitt

IMPACT 2021 817

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Michelle added, “None of us are where we are today without the help and support of the people around us.”

NEW CBC TRUSTEE Appointed by Governor Inslee, Ofelia Rivas de Bredt joined CBC’s Board of Trustees in October.

Ofelia is a Deputy Manager of the Project Lifecycle Division at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. As a first-generation college graduate, she began her journey in higher education at Shasta College, a community college in Redding, California. Ofelia credits her community college experience with providing her with a strong educational foundation.

“Shasta College was valuable to me and I believe Columbia Basin College is an asset to the Tri-Cities by making education affordable, accessible and personal,” she shared. “I would like the opportunity to care for our community college, so others can have access to an affordable educational option.”

$1,103,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

$96,500 IN CBC CARES EMERGENCY FUNDING PROVIDED

With gratitude,

CBC Nursing students stepped up to help the community as they administered doses of COVID-19 vaccines. The community response was overwhelming, and these future nurses received their vaccinations in advance.

CBC Foundation Team

Why I Give “Student success was always a passion of my late husband and mine. We wanted every student to thrive and help take away any barriers we could.

There are so many students who need a little encouragement, and giving lets them know, ‘You Got This! Keep Going!’”

Thank You

POWER OF CONNECTION

Tracy Walker CBC Faculty Representative Bernie Walter Northwest CPA Group

Michelle shared that she struggled in her first year at CBC, not knowing what career she wanted to pursue. But a meeting with CBC advisor Donna Brouns changed all that.

“She looked at me and said, ‘Michelle, you will be successful at whatever it is that you choose to do.’ And I believed her, and it changed the trajectory of my life.”

Grace Ammerman ASCBC Representative Nathan Baker Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Pasco School District Superintendent Michelle Whitney is CBC’s 2021-2022 Alumnus of the Year!

Michelle’s commitment and passion for student success and improving educational opportunities in the area made her a natural choice for this honor.

Your

187

STUDENTS ASSISTED

BY THE CBC CARES EMERGENCY FUND

Donors

YOU GAVE MORE THAN

Cate Brandes DEREK BRANDES MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

$150,000 for student scholarships at this year’s virtual event.

We’ve already put your generosity to work and awarded scholarships to more students!

826

STUDENT VISITS TO THE CBC PANTRY

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