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Summer 2008 Fundraiser

The Lighter Side of Politics featuring the Capitol Steps

Nearly 600 guests attended The Wharton County Junior College Foundation’s 2008 summer gala featuring the Capitol Steps.  The Foundation’s decision to move its annual gala to a new venue paid off.  The gala’s relocation from the Wharton Civic Center to the Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond, which offered a larger venue, allowed the Foundation to increase its sponsorship participation and in turn garner $101,515 in net proceeds.  The previous year’s gala brought in $35,000 in proceeds.

Political funds flowed fast and thick as the Capitol Steps, a wildly popular Washington, D.C.—based comedy troupe presented “The Lighter Side of Politics.”  Along with the always current and creative entertainment by the Capitol Steps, the evening included a reception, dinner and live and silent auctions.

The event was generously underwritten by the Rosenberg-Richmond Auto Mile.  Participating dealerships include The Finnegan Auto Group, Fort Bend Toyota, Ernie Guzman Hyundai, Legacy Ford Lincoln Mercury, and Gillman Honda Nissan.

Press Release (7/15/2008)

Press Release (6/13/2008)

WCJC Lapel Pins

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation sold WCJC lapel pins in an effort to raise funds for its endowment and bring recognition to the college. The one inch circular pin featured a variation of the college's seal with a faux ruby set in the center of the star.

  Summer 2007 Fundraiser

BJ Thomas Live

More than 400 guests attended The Wharton County Junior College Foundation Gala BJ Thomas Live! held August 16, 2007. The event featured a performance by the Grammy winning singer, dinner, and live and silent auctions. Twenty-nine sponsors and more than 100 individual ticket holders helped to make the event the most successful to date for the Foundation. About $35,000 was raised to fund student scholarships, academic programs, and faculty development.

Press Release (7/25/2007)

Press Release (6/22/2007)

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  Summer 2006 Fundraiser

A Guitar-Driven Musical and Comedy Performance by Mike Rayburn

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosted its annual summer gala at the Wharton Civic Center. The event featured a guitar-driven musical and comedy performance by Mike Rayburn. Other highlights included silent auction and dinner. More than 300 guests attended the event which netted about $24,000.00.

  Summer 2005 Fundraiser

American Jubilee: A Gospel and Patriotic Show

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation continued its commitment to support the college by hosting American Jubilee: A Gospel and Patriotic Show in the summer of 2005. The dinner and musical performance featured the talents of Freedom Four and the Joy Singers. The event raised $16,732 to benefit the endowment.

Press Releases (7/8/2005)

  Summer 2004 Fundraiser

From Sea to Shining Sea an American Revue

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosted a summer dinner and musical event on July 22 to benefit the Foundation’s endowment to support student scholarships, faculty development, and college programs. The event titled “From Sea to Shining Sea an American Revue” featured a buffet dinner followed by a musical performance presented by the college’s fine arts faculty and special guests.

Press Releases(7/15/2004)

Press Releases(7/2/2004)

  Summer 2003 Fundraiser

Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past, the summer 2003 fundraiser of The Wharton County Junior College Foundation, netted $15,389 to fund student scholarships, faculty development, and academic programs. The lively musical event, held in July at the Horton Foote Theatre, featured a gourmet reception followed by musical hits from the 1950s and 1960s by First Praise of First United Methodist Church of Houston. 
WCJC President Betty McCrohan welcomed over 200 attendees and thanked event chair Jeanene Dittman Merka. Special recognition was given to 23 area corporate sponsors.

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  Winter 2003 Fundraiser

A Christmas Memory

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation sponsored a performance of Truman Capote’s one-act play A Christmas Memory in December 2003. Originally staged at Houston’s Alley Theater in 1982 the production was later moved to Christ Church Cathedral. The 2003 season marked the 20th anniversary and last performance of the production.

The event raised $1,817 through 259 ticket sales. Proceeds benefited the Foundation’s endowment.

Press Releases(12/12/2003)

Press Releases(11/10/2003)

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