The Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) Foundation honors the longtime community pillar, Mildred Davy, each year by hosting the Mildred Davy Memorial Scholarship and Recognition event. This year, the event will be held Friday, October 18 at 3:30 PM in the Officer’s Mess Hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay. Scholarship recipients, benefactors of the college and the Foundation, and all who support higher education are invited to attend.
One goal of the Mildred Davy Memorial Scholarship and Recognition event is to connect the Foundation’s scholarship donors with the students who received awards that year. Introductions like these can help students connect donors’ stories with their own lives, creating an understanding and appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved.
The endowment named for Mildred was established in 2002 and has grown to support over 40 students with over $179,000 worth of funds over the years. Today, the Foundation maintains 35 scholarships and endowments with a minimum award of $1,000 to each recipient every cycle; there are two cycles a year. Scholarship and endowment dollars are accessible as long as a student maintains their eligibility, and that money never has to be repaid.
This year, the Foundation will unveil a portrait of Mildred Davy painted by Linda Alexander at the event. The painting was generously donated by Crissa Alexander who also coordinated with Barbara Trout, a Tillamook People’s Utility District Board member, to have it restored. Mildred was a longtime supporter of higher education and lifelong learning, the TBCC Foundation is proud to be able to present this painting of her to the community.
To honor Mildred’s legacy and support local students, please consider joining the TBCC Foundation for the Mildred Davy Memorial Scholarship and Recognition event this year.
This event is sponsored by TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union, Tillamook People’s Utility District, and Jandy Oyster Co.
How do I attend the Mildred Davy Memorial Scholarship and Recognition Event?
RSVP by October 11 by contacting Siah Kennedy at siahkennedy@tillamookbaycc.edu or call 971.257.9264 for additional information. The event is on Friday, October 18th at 3:30 PM in the Officer’s Mess Hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay.
How can I support the TBCC Foundation?
You can donate online anytime and choose where to designate your contribution. Donors who give $250 annually automatically become a Giving Circle member. These individuals are recognized for their philanthropy by the Foundation throughout the year and are invited to private events hosted by the college. To learn more visit tillamookbaycc.edu/foundation.