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VCCDF Scholarship 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by KDH   
Wednesday, 19 November 2008 15:59

  The Vermilion County Conservation District Foundation will again in 2009, award a $500.00 scholarship to a post high school student committed to furthering their education in the field of conservation and/or environmental science.   

The requirements for scholarship eligibility are described on the application form.  The application form is available on this website.  The application is also available by contacting the Conservation District at 662-2142.  The completed application is due by February 16, 2009. 

If you know a Vermilion County resident who will be graduating from high school next Spring, or who is attending college, and will be continuing their education in the fields described above please encourage them to apply for the scholarship.

 
Scholarship Winner PDF Print E-mail
Written by KDH   
Thursday, 28 August 2008 20:03

Brynn Parr was selected as the recipient of the Vermilion County Conservation District Foundation scholarship award for 2008.

Brynn is a 2008 graduate of Catlin High School

and will be pursuing a degree in wildlife biology.

Brynn Parr receives the Foundation Scholarship Award

from Bob Schifo, Foundation Board member.
 
“Cheeseburgers and Tumatoe” fundraiser PDF Print E-mail
Written by KDH   
Thursday, 28 August 2008 20:01

The Vermilion County Conservation  District Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors of the  “Cheeseburgers and Tumatoe” fundraiser.

Gold

Beck Family - in memory of  Jake and Agnes

Kennekuk Road Runners



Silver

Carmack Car Capitol

The Hannan Family


Bronze

Country Insurance and Financial  Services - Alan Puzey Agent

Dillman Eye Care Associates

Faulstich Printing Company

Hawkins Excavating

Heartland Insurance



In-Kind Sponsors

Illinois Antique Auto Club   Junkyard  Dogs Auto Club

Mustang Club of Danville   Central  Corvette Cruisers of Danville

Earl Gaudio and Son    Neuhoff  Broadcasting

Benton-Weatherford Broadcasting  Commercial  News

City of Danville    Aqua Illinois

Byerly Tent Rentals    Robbie Black

JSS Artists     Custard Cup

Backyard Barbeque    Rick Anderson

Gerald Drennan

Your generous support helped  make the event a “Total Success”!  Featuring 250 antique cars  the event was attended by 350 runners from the Kennekuk Road Runners  and over 5,000 spectators.  We served 600 cheeseburgers in 2 ½  hours time.

Again, the Foundation appreciates  your support for this “one-of-a-kind” Vermilion County event and  we look forward to working with you again next year!