Advancing Butler From the desk of Stacy Cofer Vice President of Advancement
April 2019—VOL 7— Issue Two
On March 1, the Butler Benefit Auction raised $238,000! The Foundation’s only annual fundraising event, chaired by Scott and Betsy Redler, saw another successful year. It is always immensely gratifying to see how our volunteers, students, and staff come together and provide a truly memorably experience for the donors and guests that attend this event. Our theme “Butleropoly!” lent a fun and festive air. An exciting feature this year focused on the hospitality management and culinary arts students who created six themed appetizer stations. The decorations and food for each station were all prepared by students, with oversight from instructors Chef John Michael and Alexis Michael. Thank you to all who contributed to this wonderful night!
Photo left: A culinary arts student shows off flambe skills at the Kentucky Avenue appetizer station. Photo top: Betsy and Scott Redler, this year’s honorary chairs. Scott, COO and co-founder of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has advised and financially supported the culinary arts and hospitality management programs at Butler for more nearly 25 years.
Mary Stackley, donor and advocate, passed away in March. We are sad to lose a wonderful friend who believed in Butler’s mission. Mary’s passion for her career in nursing led she and her husband Arlan to establish the Mary Milbourn Stackley Nursing Scholarship in 2013. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Foundation to benefit this scholarship.
DID YOU KNOW? The women’s basketball team made history this year by beating Seward and winning their first ever Region VI championship title! The win secured them a trip to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Lubbock, Texas. Though they fell to their first opponent there, we are so proud of the team this year—Go Grizzlies!
Student Scholarship Highlight “Not only does this scholarship help me financially, but it also motivates me in my academics to be the best I can possible become. It is a great feeling to know that I go to a college that is very helpful for its students and their academic goals. This in return will motivate me to keep studying before and after work and to keep my motivation for a higher standard toward my education and future. After I graduate in May, I plan to transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor’s degree in pre-law.” - Matthew F., Liberal Arts major, Grizzly Grit Scholarship recipient
QUESTIONS? Please call me at 316.323.6729 or e-mail scofer@butlercc.edu ADVANCING BUTLER is provided to individuals and businesses to advance philanthropy at Butler Community College.