2005-06 LMC Foundation HIGHLIGHTS

5th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner brought in a record $25,400 in tips. Even though we had the fewest waiters in the history of the dinner, the waiters rose to the challenge to raise funds to support Los Medanos College scholarships and programs. This annual fall event is a highlight of many East Contra Costa County community leaders.

The LMC Foundation kicked off their newly formed Speakers Series by sponsoring Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú. While other organizations typically charge admission (the next day U.C. Davis charged $15 per person), the Foundation was committed to making sure all who wished to hear her could do so, at no cost. Over 1,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members filled the LMC gym.

The Wines of Contra Costa was held on the beautiful grounds of the Antioch Historical Society (the murals inside the museum were painted by LMC students.) In an effort to unite the college with the community, this event featured wines made from grapes grown in Brentwood, Martinez and Oakley and an art show of artists from Pittsburg to Brentwood, a graduate of LMC catered the event and another graduate provided the music. 150 people participated, raising a record $12,000. This event is held each spring, the Saturday before Mother’s Day.

The Foundation assisted a number of Los Medanos College departments by providing needed funds for special projects, programs, student recruitment, and sponsorships. Also provided funding for the annual East County (football) Bowl game, which is the only community college football bowl game in the East Bay. The LMC Foundation/Scholarship Program administered over $200,000 in scholarship funds (this figure includes all scholarship donations.)

Corporate sponsors for the 2005-2006 year include: Discovery Builders, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Contra Costa Times, Mirant, GWF Power Systems, The Dow Chemical Company, Pittsburg Disposal, TESORO Refining and Manufacturing-Pittsburg, and Allied Waste.

Financial statement following page

2005-2006 Financial

Revenue:

Grants Received

Dow	$20,000

Nursing	$75,500

Keller Canyon	$20,000

P-Tech	$15,000

Special Events

Celebrity Waiter Dinner	$25,400

Wines of Contra Costa	$12,000

Corporate Sponsorships/Donations	$32,400

Total	$200,300

Expenses:

Scholarships (direct aid)	$85,000

LMC support	$30,000

Grant Support	$103,000

LMC expenses	$218,000

Foundation Operational	$15,900

Total Expenses	$233,900