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Carl Vuillaume Thespian Scholarship
The Foundation awarded 3 graduating seniors from Hinsdale South High School scholarship money for college totaling $3,000. The winners were Meghan Kasanders 1st place-$1,500; Kevin Watson 2nd place-$1,000; Suzanne Plahm 3rd place-$500. Winners need to be members of the International Thespian society and produce a high school theater resume and essay.
Darien Arbor Day Celebration
The Foundation donated 7 memorial trees that were planted at Darien Community Park and Westwood Park on Friday April 30, 2010. Butterfly larve, provided by the Foundation, were raised by Lace School and Our Lady of Peace School, and were released at the ceremonies. School children from Lace, Our Lady of Peace and the Darien Park District First Step preschoolers attended the event. Goody bags were provided to all.
BEAN BAGS FOR FUN FUNDRAISER
Thank you to everyone who made our 5th annual fundraiser a smashing success. Approximately $11,000 was raised thru donations, raffles and bean bag tournaments. View the list of local businesses who supported our efforts here.
THANK YOU
A big thank you to Cheryl Beesley for her beautiful work keeping the Foundations memory book up to date.
IAEE MIDWESTERN CHAPTER
In December we attended the IAEE Midwestern Chapter Holiday Party, where they honored us as the chapter's 2009/2010 designated charity. The event was beautiful and we were extremely touched by the IAEE's generosity in presenting us a GIANT check for $2,982.00. To experience Carl's memory reaching other organizations is such a joy.
THANK YOU JOHN GREEN
for your kindness and generosity and for making the 2009 Write-On! Literary Festival so memorable.
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The life of Carl Vuillaume was truly a gift to all those who came in contact
with him. To keep on giving in his memory, “The Gift of Carl Foundation” has
been started. Throughout his life, Carl was encouraged to pursue many interests
and he learned how to have fun in all sorts of diverse activities.
Playing was
his favorite pastime, and he recognized that you play sports, play instruments, play outside,
and act in plays. Carl touched many people in
his short life through his spirit and smile, and taught us all
to enjoy the here and now.
The Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of educational opportunities
in the areas that provided Carl the greatest joy:
Please visit the other pages of this site to learn about our charitable
activities, fund-raising events, and how to contribute to the cause.
The Gift of Carl Foundation is a Not for Profit Corporation, 501(c)(3),
and all donations are tax deductible.
In memory of Carl Alan Vuillaume, the mission of The Gift of Carl Foundation, as approved by its board of directors, is to provide awareness and educational opportunities in the fields of Theater Arts, Literacy, Music and Environmental Education. All programs of the Corporation shall support that mission, and all who work for or on behalf of the Corporation shall understand and be loyal to that mission and purpose.
The Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1161
Westmont, Illinois 60559
www.giftofcarl.org
info@giftofcarl.org
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