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- 2021-2022 RCC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cody Edwards 2nd Year Respiratory Therapy Student
“The Foundation was so great and willing to help. I came in looking for help with summer tuition and books and Mrs. Bullard was able to provide every dollar I needed. I definitely couldn’t continue classes without the Foundations help” Cody Edwards
The RCC Foundation provides two types of scholarship assistance to students.
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Endowed: Funded with earnings from endowments.
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Annual: Funded with annual gifts from donors.
CLICK TO APPLY FOR AN RCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, log into Award Spring using your Robeson Community College Student Username and password. You do not have to key in @st.robeson.edu. For example, my user name is jbullard. Please click the following link:
https://robeson.awardspring.com/
Deadline to apply is June 15, 2022.
***Students: Applications without a letter of recommendation are not considered. You can send a request for a recommendation letter to more than one individual. We do not recommend asking family or friends. Allow ample time for your references to complete and upload their letter of recommendation and follow up with them to ensure it is complete***
Faculty: Please complete the recommendation letters in a timely manner. You will receive an email from Award Spring with information similar to the information below:
From: Robeson Community College [mailto:noreply@awardspring.com]
Grants available now to students majoring in cybersecurity!
We encourage you to apply for a grant through our new partner Last Mile Education Fund. Last Mile has partnered with Microsoft to offer rapid emergency funding of up to
$500 for striving community college students pursuing cybersecurity — usually awarded
in a few days. Subsidies to cover the cost of cybersecurity certification licensing exams up to $375 are also available. No strings attached and no GPA minimum!
Students can learn more and apply at lastmile-ed.org/Microsoft.
The 2022 Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship
We know that change begins with investing back in the young individuals who will be the entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders of the future. The Law Offices of Daniel Kim represents victims of motor vehicle accidents and fights to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. We know what it looks like to have your life impacted by an accident, and we have seen many of our clients recover and lead lives of change in our communities. This has inspired us to create a scholarship to help local students and help them achieve their goals.
The cost of higher education is steadily increasing and we understand how challenging the financial burden can be for a student pursing a college degree. So, our team is offering “The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship”.
This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to one qualified student who is currently attending or are planning to attend college or graduate school.
The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship – Apply (usaccidentlawyer.com)
- Students
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It is your responsibility to make sure that your recommendation letter is uploaded into the online application. Your application will not be considered for a scholarship if you do not have at least one letter of recommendation. Do not wait until the deadline to complete your scholarship application to allow ample time for your references to complete and upload their letter of recommendation.
- Faculty & Staff
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Please complete the recommendation letters in a timely manner.
- Importance
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Why are scholarships important?
They are important to donors because through these gifts those that we love and admire most in the world live on and continue to positively impact our community.
They are important to the recipients because they allow the fulfillment of dreams and the development of the local economy.
Read on for the story of a scholarship in the Turbeville family:
“Shortly after our brother was buried, I was sitting at my desk, numb with grief. I kept thinking that there had to be a way to make some sense of the loss, of a way for Ron’s name to live on in a positive fashion. Ron was a very loving person who spent much of his time caring for other people, not only at work but also in his private life. He was dedicated to the care of our elderly stepfather and mother, and gave selflessly of his time and energy during the last years of their lives.
The thought then occurred- what about a memorial nursing scholarship in his name? Ron’s name would go on in nursing through the education of others in the nursing field. It has also been a constructive way of dealing with the grief and loss because we know that Ron continues to help others through his scholarship. We all feel that with each donation Ron’s legacy continues. Friends and family continue to make donations to Ron’s scholarship for other people and in honor of birthdays and other holidays. I was touched at my last birthday when a friend told me that she and her husband had made a donation in honor of me. I don’t remember ever getting a gift that meant so much to me. I would encourage families who are dealing with loss to consider establishing an endowed scholarship. Our family now feels that we are part of the Robeson Community College family. And Ron would be so proud.”
Lynda F. Turbeville 11/29/2006
03/17/10
A former recipient of the Ronald G. Turbeville Memorial Nursing Scholarship writes, “I’m enclosing a check for $500 in Ron’s memory. I hope this money helps a future nurse- and I hope through this Ron continues to touch lives as he touched mine. I just want to help keep his memory alive.”
If you are interested in supporting a Program Fund , please contact the Foundation office.
- PROGRAM
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These funds are tax-deductible but can’t benefit a donor or specific individuals. These funds will ONLY cover expenses within a department, club or organization that support the institution’s mission (according to U.S. Internal Revenue Services regulations).
- WHY DOES THE COLLEGE NEED PRIVATE FUNDING?
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The budget required by the College is only partially met by state allocations, and RCC is increasingly challenged to meet the fiscal needs of its critically needed educational and workforce training programs. These budget requirements include: providing student aid and scholarship programs; exceptional instruction; student support services to include tutoring and library services, media center, learning and writing centers; outcome assessment tracking; career assessments and certifications; faculty and staff professional development; technologically advanced classrooms and laboratories; cultural advancement, and facility improvements. Private charitable contributions made to RCC through the Foundation will enable the College to continue meeting its objectives of providing a comprehensive community-based educational program to the citizens of Robeson County and the surrounding area.
- WHY DOES RCC NEED A FOUNDATION?
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There are several reasons for the development of a Foundation to assist the College. Because of state restrictions on how community colleges may receive and disburse gifts, fund-raising is difficult, if not impossible, for the College. As a separate supporting non-profit, the Foundation can receive gifts of cash and investments from gifts of stocks, bonds, and real estate, which the College itself is prohibited from doing. The Foundation is a means through which to actively engage community leaders in its operation. A strong Board of Directors composed of prominent and supportive citizens not only opens doors to needed dollars but can also help to inspire others with an appreciation for the goals and objectives of the College. The Foundation provides a way for the entire community, as well as the College’s alumni, students, and employees to ensure that prospective students have the opportunity to access an education or workforce training program leading to a career with a sustainable income.
- WHAT CAN THE FOUNDATION DO FOR THE COLLEGE?
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The Foundation solicits and receives gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations or any other sources. Such gifts may be directed specifically or may be given without restrictions to be used as determined by the Board of Directors.
- WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOUNDATION’S OPERATION?
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The direct management of the Foundation is maintained by its Board of Directors, composed of business and professional leaders from the community and representatives of the College’s administrative staff and Board of Trustees. RCC’s President, as well as members of the Robeson Community College Board of Trustees, serves as permanent Board members.
- WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND THE COLLEGE?
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Even though the Foundation is a separate, legal entity, it serves as a vessel for broadening the support for the College through the involvement of community citizens. It provides financial support through scholarships for students, aid to student programs, faculty professional development, emergency aid programs and various other programs and outreach projects.
Contributions: Helps students buy books and pay for tuition • Provides resources for campus-wide events at RCC • Gives RCC more visibility as graduates give testimonies of their educational experiences through scholarships
Areas of Support
Unrestricted Funds: Funds that are not specifically designated to particular uses by the donor.
Endowed Scholarships: Scholarships that memorialize and honor loved ones and special friends while supporting students who could not otherwise attend Robeson. There are several designated endowed scholarships already established with the Foundation that may be of interest to you.
Annual Scholarships: Annual scholarships are named in honor of individuals, families, organizations, clubs, student organizations, and many other entities. There are several annual scholarships that may be of interest to you.
Student Relief Fund: These funds provide students in immediate need, for things like emergency travel expenses, or replacement costs for essential academic supplies or personal items.
Program Funds: These funds are tax-deductible but can’t benefit a donor or specific individuals. These funds will ONLY cover expenses within a department, club, or organization that support the institution’s mission (according to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations).
Gifts-in-kind – Gifts-in-kind are items of tangible personal property or other physical assets including artwork, books, equipment, specialized instruments, services and other items of value.
Real Estate – Gifts of real property, including land, farms, personal residences, and rental or commercial property, can benefit the college while providing relief from capital gains taxes and eliminating property expenses.
Planned Gifts
Planned gifts can be a significant benefit to you, your family, and RCC. There are many types of planned giving, and the type of gift that is best for you depends on your needs and expectations. We encourage you to talk with your financial advisor, family, and the college about options available to you. Examples of planned giving include:
Bequests and Wills – The simplest way to make a planned gift is by naming the RCC Foundation in your will as the recipient of a particular percentage of your estate’s value, a specific dollar amount, or a specific item of real property. A bequest is a meaningful way to support the college without affecting your cash flow during your lifetime. A bequest gift to the RCC Foundation is easy to make with an attorney’s help.
Retirement Account or Life Insurance –You can also make the RCC Foundation the beneficiary of a retirement account or a paid-up life insurance policy. The disposition of these kinds of accounts usually depends upon the beneficiary instructions you have designated on the account, not instructions in your will.
Rose Garden
The Robeson Community College Commemorative Rose Garden Walkway gives you an opportunity to pave the way for future generations of students. We invite you to become a permanent part of our RCC environment by purchasing a stepping stone for yourself, your family, your business or in honor or memory of someone who has been important in your life.
Each stone features two lines of engraving for an investment of $250.00 per stone. An additional fee of $5.00 will be charged for a third line.
To order a commemorative stepping stone, please complete the order form and return it with your payment to the address at the bottom of the form.
Click to access Rose-Garden-Engraving-Form.pdf
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the RCC Foundation every time you shop, at no cost to you. Shop at smile.amazon.com featuring the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to RCC Foundation.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
Simply go to smile.amazon.com from your computer’s web browser or mobile device. Tip: add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible. You can use your existing Amazon.com account for AmazonSmile.
How do I select the RCC Foundation as my charitable organization for AmazonSmile?
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), simply search for and select “Robeson Community College Foundation” as your charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
Thank you for helping the RCC Foundation support students and the college!
Lisa Hunt, Assistant Vice President, Grants and Foundation |
Jessica Bullard,Director of Foundation Email: jbullard@robeson.edu |
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Carol Cummings, Executive Assistant, Foundation Building 13, Room 1361 |
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The RCC Foundation Board of Directors have a genuine interest in the college and are willing to assist in fulfilling the purposes and objectives of Robeson Community College Foundation. The direct management of the Foundation is maintained by its Board of Directors, composed of business and professional leaders from the community and representatives of the College’s administrative staff and Board of Trustees. RCC’s President, as well as members of the Robeson Community College Board of Trustees, serves as permanent Board members.
![]() | Johnny Robertson, Board Chair Owner Johnny’s Fuel Service |
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![]() | Bruce Mullis Finance Director, Housing Authority City of Lumberton |
![]() | Twilla Allen Aging Program Administrator, Lumber River Council of Governments |
![]() | Adrian Lowery Executive Director, Lumberton Housing Authority |
![]() | Louis McIntyre McIntyre Leadership Group |
![]() | Bryan Britt Owner, Cakes & Pastries of Lumberton |
![]() | Chris Lowery Strategic & Performance Analytics Manager City of Fayetteville -City Manager’s Office |
![]() | Betsy Cummings Personal Property Division Manager/Robeson County Tax Administration |
![]() | Kim Woods Vice President, M-W Electric, Inc |
![]() | Cathy Jackson UNC Southeastern Health |
![]() | Charles Townsend ALFA Insurance Agency |
![]() | Jonathan Connor,Esq. Owner, Connor Law Firm |
![]() | Wixie Stephens Owner, Wixie Stephens Insurance Agency |
![]() | Courtney Chavis-Britt Relator, Britt & Co. Real Estate Reality Professionals |
![]() | Thad Davis Board of Trustees- Ex Officio Owner, Primary Health Choice |
![]() | Lucy Simmons, Retired Educator |
Not Pictured | Jayne Huggins, Retired Educator |