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P.O. Box 205
Coopersville, MI 49404
The Coopersville Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees
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*
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*
Nelson Family Scholarship Fund*
NEO Forum Fund
L.E.T. (Love, Enjoy, Teach) Fund*
Northeast Ottawa District Library 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*
New
Scholarship Funds
Jack
and Libby Bush Scholarship Fund
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.
Nelson
Family Scholarship Fund
This
Fund was opend in 2007 by the Nelson family, who grew up in
Coopersville, as a way to give back to the community. Applicants,
either male or female, must be a graduating senior at Coopersville
High School. Applicants may be pursuing a two or four year
degree or a certificate at a technical school. A GPA of at
least a 2.5 is required and financial need is the highest
priority.
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.
2008
Coopersville Excellence in Education
The
following students and educators were honored at the April
22, 2008 Excellence In Education Dinner:
It is with great pride that the Coopersville Area Community
Foundation recognizes the following High School seniors graduating
in the top ten percent of their class and the educators they
selected who contributed most to their academic achievements.
In its 6th year, this special recognition event is made possible
by an Endowed Fund of the Coopersville Area Community Foundation,
the Ed and Nancy Hanenburg Fund. Congratulations Class of
2008!
Student, Educator, School
Becky R. Baird, Donna St. John, Coopersville High School
Emily M. Brown, Pam Owens, Coopersville High School
Amber R. Felicioni, Sara May, St. Michael's School
Paige V. Jorgenson, Sue Gardner, Careerline Tech Centers
Natalie C. Klocko, Amy Matzen, Coopersville High School
Andrew D. Maine, Jeremy Annen, Coopersville High School
Randall T. Malewitz, Ryan Williams, U.S. Navy
Ann E.. Meerman, Judy Sheridan, Coopersville Junior High School
Alexandria G. Mitchell, Cheryl Harsay, Coopersville West Elementary
School
Brett A. Simons, Pete Vankempen, Coopersville High School
Tara N. Smith, James Trowbridge, Coopersville High School
Paul B. Smoes, Mike Fritz, Coopersville High School
Erica J. Snider, Jim Nicolas, Coopersville High School
Elizabeth A. Steffes, Traci Brewer, St. Michael's School
Berlinda S. Tolsma, Cynthia Cunningham, Coopersville High
School
Julie A. Vander Jagt, Mindy Plank, Coopersville High School
Sarah M. Vander Klay, Scott Struyk, Coopersville High School
Kevin J. Wieringa, Kent Bollinger, Coopersville High School
Nancy Yang, Patricia Hefferan, Coopersville Junior High School
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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!
2008
Grant Application Deadlines:
March
15, 2008
October 10, 2008
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.
Writable
Grant Application Form
Youth
Grant Application Deadline
February 6, 2008
Writeable
Youth Grant Application
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.
Writeable
Youth Grant Application
COMMUNITY
ACTION FUND GRANTS 2008
- Ottawa
County Michigan State University Extension Service
$1,000
to
support the Senior Fresh Program. The program aims
to increase the availability of locally grown fresh fruits
and vegetables for seniors who are income elegible through
a coupon system. The coupons are used by seniors for purchase
of foods at the market; the local farmers then redeem the
coupons for cash from the Extension Service.
- Greater
Ottawa County United Way & Volunteer Center $1,000 to
support the Comprehensive Community Assessment that identifies
the Human Service need in our community. The information
received helps the Foundation in grantmaking choices.
- Western
Michigan Society for Industrial Heritage $1,000 to
support the rehabilitation of the pullman Coopersville and
Marne rail car by adding a handicap lift so disabled passengers
can gain access and ride with their families.
- Coopersville
Area Arts Council $1,000 to
help fund a series of Thursday night community concerts
in July at the Veteran's Park.
Photo Barb
Post
CAYAC
GRANTS 2008
- City
of Coopersville Recreation Department-$1,000 to replace
old and dangerous fencing at the girls softball fields.
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools Transportation $1,000 to
supplement the cost of creating a summer book mobile to
service the district.
- NEO
Forum-$1,000 to provide continued counseling, drug awareness
and violence prevention services to local High School students.
- Kids
Hope USA-$800 to help fund the Making Memories Camping
Program.
- Coopersville
Area Arts Council-$650 to support a children's summer
theater camp in Coopersville.
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools $1,000 to support the Coopersville
Equestrian Team in their 2008 competition season.
- Coopersville
Area Public Schools-$500 to
support the Fitness Fun Club of East and West Elementary.
- Boy
Scout Troop 4-$1000
to provide financial assistance for boys to attend the 2008
Summer Camp.
- Coopersville
Area Public School Elethrathon Car Program- $1,000 to
purchase new batteries for the electric cars.
- Coopersville
Farm Museum $600 to support the advertising for the
Petting Zoo Program.
- Coopersville
High School Individualized Training $100 to help purchase
cooking and baking supplies for students learning self-advancing
skills for daily life.
- Northeast
Ottawa District Library-$1000 to update the Picture
Book Read Along collection for our beginning readers.
Coopersville
Area Community Foundation Scholarships 2008
Scholarships
were recently awarded to 11 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 2008 is Andrew Phillips/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 recipient
for 2008 is Kevin Wieringa/University of Michigan.
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 2008 recipient is Nickolas
DeKraker/Grand Rapids Community College.
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 2008 recipient is
Kevin Wieringa/University of Michigan.
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 Justin Brass/Central Michigan, Katie Castor/Grand Valley
State University, Kaylee Hilliker/Aquinas College, Robyn Rander/University
of Detroit Mercy, Tara Smith/Grand Valley State University,
and Julie VanderJagt/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 2008
is Matt Walker/Michigan 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 2008 is Justin Brass/Central Michigan University
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