OTC Foundation
The Ozarks Technical Community College Foundation was established in 1995 to help meet the growing needs of the College by identifying and mobilizing broad-based regional sources and resources. Recognizing the diverse educational objectives that comprise the OTC mission, and its primary focus on job skill education and training, the Foundation strives to develop an expanding financial support network for the College and its students. For more information about the Foundation, see Giving.
Foundation News
Fine Arts Scholarship Recipient
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Pictured left to right: Cathy Clemens, division Chair for Humanities; Kayla Robertson, Fine Arts Scholarship Recipient and Bryce Speed, instructor Kayla Robertson received a Fine Arts Supply Scholarship for the Fall 2008 semester. She won the Senior Award at the Mid-Lakes High School Art Show hosted by Ozarks Technical Community College.
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ASA Tool Scholarship Recipients
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President of Banta Foods creates scholarship through OTC Foundation
Chuck Banta, president and CEO of Banta Foods, has contributed $11,000 to the OTC Foundation. Of the $11,000, $10,000 will be used to create the Charles T. Banta, Sr., Scholarship, benefiting students in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality programs at Ozarks Technical Community College. The remaining $1,000 was awarded this semester to four students, each of whom received a $250 scholarship.
This is the first scholarship awarded to the Culinary Arts and Hospitality students at Ozarks Technical Community College. This semester’s recipients were students from those programs who worked during the Banta Golf Tournament, held this past July at the Millwood Country Club.
OTC Foundation Golf Tournament
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From Right to Left: Cliff Davis, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the OTC Foundation, presents Steve Pope with a plaque honoring Pope's service on the OTC Foundation Board; Tournament play; Consumer Credit Counseling Service team, who took 1st place in the tournament.
The OTC Foundation held its first golf tournament on August 27, 2007, at Highland Springs Country Club. The Foundation raised nearly $12,000 for student scholarships, endowments for new programs, and capital improvements. We had 27 teams that participated in the tournament.
The 2nd Annual OTC Foundation Golf Tournament will be Monday, August 25, 2008 at Highland Springs Country Club.
New Foundation Board President
At the annual OTC Foundation meeting, outgoing Foundation Board President Jerry Jared was recognized for his leadership during the 2006-2007 academic year. Dr. Marshall Gordon will assume duties as the next OTC Foundation President September 7, 2007.
Pictured left to right: Cliff Davis, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation; Jerry Jared, outgoing OTC Foundation president and president of Jared Enterprises; Dr. Higdon, president, Ozarks Technical Community College; and Dr. Marshall Gordon, retired president, Missouri State University.
OTC Automotive Technology lab named in honor of Ozarks Antique Auto Club
Pictured left to right: Brian Acuff, OTC automotive student; John Piatchek, president, Ozarks Antique Auto Club; Jerry Jared, president, OTC Foundation; Dr. Hal Higdon, president, Ozarks Technical Community College and Larry Snyder; Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees. More photos...
On Wednesday, October 25, 2006, Ozarks Technical Community College named the automotive technology lab in honor of the Ozarks Antique Auto Club.
The dedication of the Ozarks Antique Auto Club Automotive Technology Lab is in recognition of a donation/pledge of approximately $85,000 from the OAAC to the OTC Foundation. This endowment will provide scholarships for automotive technology students.
"The students in the automotive technology program are the ones who will benefit most from this donation," said Cliff Davis, vice president for Institutional Advancement and executive director of the OTC Foundation. "We are pleased to dedicate this lab in honor of the Ozarks Antique Auto Club."
OTC Receives Grant from 3M Foundation
On behalf of 3M, Carolyn Williams, Human Resources Manager, presents a check to Linda Schott, mathematics instructor and coordinator of "Keeping Your Options Open"; Rosa Kavanaugh, assistant dean of education and founder of "Keeping Your Options Open"; and Stephanie Brown, director of development and alumni relations at OTC.
The grant will be used to fund "Keeping Your Options Open," a program designed for sixth grade girls and boys to demonstrate the important role education, namely math and science, plays in their lives and in their future. The program targets school districts that have below average college attendance and whose college-bound students are often the first in their family to attend.
The OTC Foundation received a $1,000 donation to the Nina Myers Memorial Scholarship from George K. Baum and Company on behalf of Greg Bricker. The Nina Myers Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Myers August 25, 2004. This will be the first semester the scholarship will be awarded to an OTC student. Pictured: Mr. Greg Bricker, George K. Baum and Company and Dr. Norman K. Myers, President Emeritus
On May 12, 2006 the OTC Board of Trustees joined the OTC Foundation Board of Directors at Foundation's Annual Meeting. The Boards discussed the South Campus, upcoming events, and potential new scholarships for students. See more pictures from the meeting.
During the annual OTC Foundation meeting Dr. Norman K. Myers was honored for his service to the Foundation Board since 1995. Dr. Myers will retire June 30,2006.
Pictured left to right: Cliff Davis, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation; Robert Brodhead, President OTC Foundation Board of Directors and President of St. John's Hospital; Dr. Norman K. Myers, President of OTC.
Also at the meeting outgoing Foundation Board President Robert Brodhead was recognized for his leadership during the 2005-2006 academic year. Jerry Jared will assume duties as the next Foundation President September 8, 2006.
Pictured: Robert Brodhead accepts an award from Cliff Davis as Dr. Myers looks on during the OTC Foundation's annual meeting.
Sixty-two Students Receive Spring Scholarships
One of the 62 spring OTC Foundation scholarship recipients receives the Gus and Glyna Nickels scholarship. Pictured left to right are:Cliff Davis, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation; Ashley Gassaway, Occupational Therapy major; Steve Bishop, Dean of Allied Health.
This spring the OTC Foundation awarded 62 scholarships to students totaling $48,814; a 13.2% increase from spring of 2005.
Recipients are pursuing a wide spectrum of goals ranging from general education to customized training. Through these scholarships, the Foundation will help alleviate some of the financial burdens students face when pursuing their educational goals; being able to afford an education is priceless.
The OTC Foundation was established in 1995 to help meet the growing needs of the College. With your help, the OTC Foundation can continue to make a difference in more students' lives.
To find out how you can make a difference, contact the OTC Foundation at 417-447-2652.
Coca-Cola Contributes to the OTC Foundation
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company Foundation presented the OTC Foundation with a $10,000 contribution on Thursday, November 17, 2005. Pictured above is OTC President Dr. Norman K. Myers; Hattie Brown, representing Coca-Cola; and Cliff Davis, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation.
3M Donates to the OTC Foundation
On October 19, 2005, Carolyn Williams on behalf of the 3M Corporation presented a $1,000 check to the OTC Foundation. Pictured Left to Right: Stephanie Brown, Director of Development and Alumni Relations; Cliff Davis, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the OTC Foundation; Carolyn Williams, Human Resource Manager for the 3M Corporation; Cindy Stephens, Assistant to the President.
