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The Irwindale Educational Foundation held its 12th Annual BBQ Fundraiser on the spacious grounds of MillerCoors on July 15, 2011. The net proceeds of the event along with other generous donations were used to award thirty-six students $38,000 in scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. Approximately 300 people attended this worthwhile fundraiser. The crowd enjoyed good food and good company. The delicious dinner was catered by Picasso’s Café, Bakery and Catering, the official caterer of the Irwindale Educational Foundation.
This event could not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, contributors, attendees and volunteers. For the past twelve years, MillerCoors has provided the beautiful site, contributed the beer and has been a PRESENTING Sponsor! Special thanks to Vulcan Materials who was DOCTORATE sponsor. MASTER sponsors were Bear Trucking and Mayans Development. BACHELOR sponsors included Athens Services, City of Hope, Rosenow Spevacek Group, Royal Coaches, Southern California Edison and Superior Communications. City of Irwindale, Empire Mobile Home Service and Construction, First California Bank, Geologic Associates, San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Toyota Speedway at Irwindale were ASSOCIATE sponsors. SCHOLAR sponsors, which allows for directed contribution to a scholarship, were Aleshire & Wynder, 1st Enterprise Bank, Irwindale Lions Club and Rick Goacher Planning.
Many thanks also go to Explorer Post 496 from the Irwindale Police Department who assisted by directing traffic and helping with the raffle, and to the student volunteers who helped us at the event. Thank you for your commitment to education in the Irwindale community! JOIN US NEXT YEAR TO SUPPORT EDUCATION - SAVE THE DATE – JULY 20, 2012
Since 1989, the Irwindale Educational Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3)-recognized charitable organization, has been granting scholarships to qualified Irwindale residents and businesses to provide them with opportunities for career development. The program offers limited financial assistance for college and vocational students and for continuing students making good academic progress.
Scholarship grants are available to current Irwindale residents and to employees of qualified Irwindale Chamber of Commerce members including their spouses and dependents. All applicants, to be considered for scholarships, must maintain a minimum 2.0 (cumulative) grade point average.
In the last five years alone, the Irwindale Educational Foundation has been able to provide approximately $235,000 in scholarships to over 235 deserving students in the Irwindale community.
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2011 IEF Board of Directors
Camille Diaz, City Employee & Resident
President
Gilbert Ruiz, MillerCoors
Vice President
Lisa Bailey, Irwindale Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer
Theresa Olivares, City Employee & Resident
Secretary
Al Ayala, First California Bank
Jeff Cameron, Vulcan Materials
Suzanne Gomez, City Resident
Rachel Leyba, Allstate Insurance
Priscilla Zepeda, City Employee & Resident
