Agua Dulce Vineyards

HILLSDALE COLLEGE PARENT FUNDRAISER

PROJECTS: General Operating Budget and Grewcock Student Union

FUNDRAISERS: Parent-to-Parent Phonathons and Wine Tasting Consulting Business

The Parent Association Steering Committee (PASC) has chosen two areas of concentration for this year's Parent Fundraiser.

The first is the general operating budget. These are typically the hardest funds to raise. However, behind every class, every seminar series, every athletic event and every service provided by Hillsdale College are resources that contribute toward the excellence of Hillsdale's education and outreach. From library books to science laboratory supplies to building utilities to the faculty and staff, these resources comprise the College's annual operating budget. Meeting our Founders Campaign goal of endowing one-half of the current operating budget reflects the College's self-reliance and ensures its commitment to independence from federal tax-payer support. The annual operating budget provides the groundwork of everything Hillsdale does, for without these people and resources, the College cannot stand.

The second area of concentration is the new Grewcock Student Union, specifically the formal lounge. Construction on the Grewcock Student Union began in August 2006, and the anticipated completion date is January 2008. The 52,000-square-foot building features the Richardson Commons, the Knorr Family Dining Room, a cyber café and formal lounge, to name a few special areas. The offices of several student organizations will be housed here, as well. The total cost of the project is $19,675,000.

The Hillsdale College Parent Fund receives 25% of all the retail wine sales that you order. ORDER AWAY and Thank You for your contribution!