Oregon Coast CC News

Patsy Buford was recognized as Director Emeritus of the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation at the regular Board of Directors meeting of June 20.  A.T. Ronan, Executive Director of the Foundation, presented Buford with a photo plaque showing her involvement over the last six years.  Buford said, “I am truly honored to be elected as Director Emeritus of the Board.  My family has always emphasized education and community colleges have been a strong resource for us.  I am proud of the changes I have seen in the college during my time spent on the fledgling Foundation Board.”

photo caption: OCCC Foundation Board members congratulate Patsy Buford on her election as the first OCCCF Director Emeritus.  Front row: Bob Clapp, Jack Flaig, Kitty Brigham, John Steen, Wayne Tapp, Sherrie Cummins, Robert Lean and Brian Haggerty.  Patsy is in the center of the photo holding her award.  (Foundation board members not pictured include Bill Briggle, Mike Downing, Dr. Mark and Barbara Grefenson, Burt Lippman and Norm and Maureen Sprankle.)

Brian Haggerty, Foundation Board President, said that Buford was chosen for this honor partially because of her many years as Oyster Cloyster chairperson (the Foundation’s main fundraising event) and due to her personal commitment to the Foundation as well as to the college and to education.                                

The OCCC Foundation helps to ensure growth and stability for the college by accepting and acknowledging donations and by promoting public awareness of the many benefits OCCC provides.  The Foundation fulfills its mission to advance educational opportunities by raising funds for college needs and increasing public awareness of the college and its many benefits by holding special events and fund drives and securing private donations. Gifts to the Foundation are gifts of knowledge that help build a better future for Lincoln County through an educated citizenry. Call Ronan at 574-7131 to explore ways that you can help higher education in Lincoln County.