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P.O. Box 205
Coopersville, MI 49404
The Coopersville Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees
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Susanne Veeneman
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Thanks to our three Retiring Board Members for their years
of service to the Foundaion.
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Lori
Lieffers
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William
Adema
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Karen
Lemmen
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Funds
of the Foundation
Bold
Indicates New Fund
*Indicates
Endowment Fund (Donations to these Funds qualify for the Michigan
State Income Tax Credit)
Chris
Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund*
Jack and Libby Bush Scholarship Fund*
Ronald C. Bush Scholarship Fund*
CAPS Performing Arts Center Endowment Fund*
Staci Cheadle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Chester Township Recreation Fund*
City of Coopersville Recreation Fund*
Community Action Fund*
Doug Corradini Spirit of #40 Fund*
Coopersville Area Historical Society Endowment Fund*
Coopersville Area Public Schools Athletic Fund*
Coopersville Area Public Schools Performing Arts Center Endowment
Fund*
Coopersville Area Youth Fund*
Coopersville Education Fund
Coopersville Farm Museum Fund*
Coopersville Old Kids Fund*
Coopersville Rotary Club Field of Interest Fund*
Coopersville
Rotary Community Action Fund
Coopersville
Scholarship Fund*
Howard
Dykhouse Fund*
Farmland
Preserve Fund*
Hanenburg Family Fund
Edward J. and Nancy R. Hanenburg Family Fund
Coral and Peter Hanenburg Memorial Fund*
Kent M. and Frieda Hastings Fund*
S.J. Hecksel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Elmo Heft Memorial Scholarship Fund
Edward and Florence Huizenga Fund*
Lamont Christian School Foundation Fund*
Robert and Karen Lemmen Family Fund*
Casey LeMieux Fund*
Norm and Meg LeMieux Designated Fund*
Craig Looman Fund*
Nelson Family Scholarship Fund*
NEO Forum Fund
L.E.T. (Love, Enjoy, Teach) Fund*
Northeast Ottawa District Library Fund*
O'Neill Family Fund*
Virginia Parr Advised Fund
Robert H. and Andrea G. Rander Fund*
RDH Fund
Del Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund*
Sheridan Park Fund*
Silent Observer Fund
Paul K. and Marlene A. Spoelman Family Fund*
Harlind Throop Memorial Christmas Fund*
Ward W. and Jean M. Verseput Fund*
Westrate Children's Library Endowment Fund*
Daryn Renee Worpel Scholarship Fund*
The
Staci Cheadle Memorial Scholarship Fund was started
as a result of an outpouring of community and family love
for Staci who was tragically killed in an accident in 2005.
Staci was an especially giving person and that same care
and concern caused her to have a love for animals, especially
horses. She worked on a horse farm and was active in the
Future Farmers of American Club and the Equestrian Team.
This scholarship is designated to assist current graduates
of Coopersville Area High School attend either a two or
four year college. First priority will be given to a student
who is active in the FFA Club or the Equestrian Team. The
2010 recipient is Hannah Heinz/Grand Rapids Community College.
Coopersville
Public Schools Scholarship Fund
Formerly the Coopersville High Schools student loan fund,
this Fund was established with the Community Foundation
in 2000. Scholarships are awarded to help eligible students
continue their education beyond high school. This year's
recipients are Hannah Heinz/Grand Rapids Community College,
Danielle Maki/Kendall College of Art and Design, Courtney
Schumaker/Grand Valley State University, Karen Sloboda/Grand
Valley State University, Connor St.John/University of Michigan,
Laura Steenstra/ Lake Superior State University, Rebeka
Stream/Grand Valley State University.
S.J.
Hecksel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2000 by Sherman and Ruth Hecksel in loving
memory of their son who died tragically at a young age,
this scholarship is designed to provide qualifying graduating
seniors of Coopersville High School with a one-time award
for the purpose of post-secondary education. The recipient
for 2010 is Laura Steenstra/ Lake Superior State University.
Del
Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund
This
fund was opened in August of 2007 in loving memory of Coopersville's
own Del Shannon, by his wife Shirley Westover, and his family.
This scholarship is designed to first provide graduates
of Coopersville High Schools who are planning to pursue
studies in the field of vocal or instrumental music
and
who demonstrate musical talent, with a one-time award for
the purpose of post-secondary education.
Or,
if none apply as above, then applicants who demonstrate
that music is a large part of their life and that they will
continue participating in music, in some way, at college.
The recipient for 2010 is Rebeka Stream/Grand Valley State
University.
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Click
here to view the Spring 2010 Newsletter
History
of the Coopersville Area Community Foundation
In late
1992, several individuals dreamed of starting a Foundation
to benefit the northeast Ottawa County region of Coopersville
and Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, and Chester Townships. Instead
of attempting this feat all on their own, these individuals
called on the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. The newly-formed
Coopersville Area Community Foundation became a component
fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation in 1993.
As an affiliate, the Coopersville Area Community Foundation
enjoys the advantages of reduced administrative expenses,
while having access to the professional staff, fund management,
and investment expertise of the Grand Haven Area Community
Foundation. However, the Coopersville Area Community Foundation
still retains its local identity. The Foundation's Board of
Trustees are all residents of the Coopersville area, all fundraising
is conducted in the Coopersville area, and all grants benefit
the citizens of the Coopersville area. This relatively new
Foundation that "could" is now know as the growing
Foundation that "can." As our first affiliate enters
its fifteenth year of serving Coopersville and Wright, Chester,
Tallmadge, and Polkton Townships, its assets are over $3 million!
2010
Grant Application Deadlines:
March
1
October 1
Writeable
Grant Application:
Grant Applications can be downloaded to your personal computer
by right-clicking on the following link(s), choose "Save
Target As", choose a location on your computer's drive
to save the document, and click "Save." Use your
mouse to scroll through the document. Use the "Tab"
key to move through the fields of the application. Be sure
to save your work while you are working on it. Prior to printing,
read through the application to be certain you have completed
it. When you are finished, make six copies of the completed
application to be turned into the Foundation for the Grants
and Program Committee, prior to the deadline. For questions
please contact Denise Busman at dbusman@hotmail.com
Writable
Grant Application Form
Youth
Grant Application Deadline
February 5, 2010
Writeable
Youth Grant Application for grants that benefit the youth
of the Coopersville area.
Follow the instructions described above under Writeable Grant
Applicaation. When you are finished, make three copies and
return to the address indicated on the application.
For questions,
please contact mnash@coopersville.k12.mi.us
Writeable
Youth Grant Application
COMMUNITY
ACTION FUND GRANTS 2010
- Coopersville
Area District Library - $2,000 Internet Firewall and
Connectivity Improvement.
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$1,100 Summer
School Program for at-risk learners.
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$1,000
Preschool Scholarships
Photo Barb
Post
CAYAC
GRANTS 2010
- Berlin
Fair, Inc.-$800 Premium Funding
- City
of Coopersville Recreation Department-$600 Pitching
Machine
- Coopersville
Area District Library-$1,000 Early Literacy Station
Computer Upgrade
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$800 Words on Wheels-Summer Reading
Bus
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$400 Jump Start!
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$850 Summer school program for at-risk
learners
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$500 Opening the Doors to Learning
- Coopersville
Cares, Inc.-$1,000 Mobile Food Pantry
- Coopersville
Farm Museum-$750 Stage Project
- Boy
Scout Troop 4-$700 2010 Summer Camperships
- Explorers
of the Grand River 4H Club-$75 Wagons for Coopersville
Cares
- Kids
Hope USA-Coopersville Reformed Church-$500 Making Memories
- NEO
Forum-Coopersville Public School-$1,000 NEO Forum
Coopersville
Area Community Foundation Scholarships 2010
Scholarships
were recently awarded to 8 outstanding area students from
seven Scholarship Funds established by donors in the Coopersville
Area Community Foundation.
Chris
Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Chris Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund was
established in 1999 by the American Speed Association
Women's Auxiliary in loving memory of Christopher Bradley
who died tragically at a young age. This scholarship is
designed to provide qualifying graduating seniors of Coopersville
High School with a one-time award for the purpose of post-secondary
education. The recipient for 2010 is Nathan Lillibridge/Grand
Rapids Community College.
Jack and Libby Bush Scholarship Fund (new for 2008)
This fund was started in 2005 by the family of Libby
Bush and from memorials to Elizabeth "Libby"
Bush after her untimely death. The family decided to offer
the first scholarship this year, in 2008.
Applicants must be current graduates of Coopersville Area
High School and pursuing a four year degree in a College,
Community College or Trade School. Applicants, either
male or female, must have good writing and communication
skills.GPA of 2.0 or higher and financial need is a key
issue. The 2010 Recipient is Danielle Maki/Kendall College
of Art and Design.
Ronald
C. Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2006, by his wife Karen Bush, with
donations from friends and family, this Fund will offer
a scholarship to a graduate of Coopersville High School
where Ron was a member of the basketball and football
team and National Honor Society. Applicants must be current
graduates of Coopersville High School, be pursuing a four
year degree but may choose to begin at a two year college,
must be an athlete on the basketball or football program,
must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must be active in
their faith community. Financial aid is not a key consideration.
the 2010 recipient is Nathan Lillibridge/Grand Rapids
Community College.
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