13th Annual Become Exceptional Fundraising Luncheon

What is it?
Event Details
RSVP
Become a Table Captain
Become a Sponsor
Donate

What is it?

The BC Foundation luncheon is the biggest fundraising event of the year. Not only does it increase awareness of Bellevue College and the educational opportunities it offers our community, but it raises vital funds for the Foundation to support quality education and learning opportunities for all BC students.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Time: Doors open at 11:30 am and the program is from 12:00-1:30 pm

Where: Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue (11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue)

Parking: Parking in the Meydenbauer Center Garage (circle A) is free during the BC Foundation luncheon

Program:

Molly Shen, Emcee

As a co-anchor on KOMO 4 News with Eric Johnson, Molly has become a familiar face in reporting the news in Washington State. The BC Foundation is proud to announce that she will emcee the Become Exceptional Luncheon on April 25th! She also served as luncheon emcee in 2009.

Bill Kent, BC Foundation President

Having served on the Board of Directors since 2008, Bill Kent has been a staunch supporter both personally and professionally, of the Bellevue College Foundation. In fact, as a Constructive Executive with M.A. Moretenson Company, he managed construction on the BC campus of three buildings including the Science and Technology building that opened in 2009! As President of the BC Foundation Board of Directors, Bill is committed to continuing the excellent support of students and educational programs at the College. 

Student Speaker

A BC Foundation scholarship recipient will talk about how their scholarship has made a difference in their life.

Ronan Farrow, Keynote Speaker

Ronan Farrow currently serves as a Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Global Youth Issues and to the Director of the State Department’s Global Youth Issues office. He has served as a UNICEF Spokesperson for Youth in Nigeria, Angola and Sudan. Ronan has also been a public advocate for the protection of Darfur refugees.Ronan is the son of actress Mia Farrow and film director Woody Allen. A child prodigy, he started at Bard College at the age of 11 and graduated from Yale Law School at 21.

RSVP

There are several ways to RSVP:

1. Email the Foundation office
2. Phone -call at 425-564-2386
3. Online -visit the RSVP page

To RSVP, the following information is needed:

• First and last name of all guests (including yours!)
• Emails for each attendee
• Are you part of a sponsored table or sitting with a specific table captain? If so, tell us!

Become a Table Captain

Signing up to be a table captain is a great way to get more involved and make an even bigger impact on the BC campus! Your goal as a table captain is to recruit 9 people (in addition to yourself) to sit at your table. Each guest is encouraged to make a contribution of $200 or more. But don't worry, you won't be alone in this endeavor! Foundation staff will provide you with resources to help you recruit guests. If you are interested or want to learn more, please contact the Foundation.

Become a Sponsor

Anyone can sponsor a table! To learn more about sponsor levels and benefits, please contact the Foundation.

Donate

If you cannot make the luncheon or you can attend but want to make a donation now, you can! What are some ways that your money is used for? See below for a few examples:

• $500 covers a student’s textbooks for one quarter.
• $1,000 pays for full tuition for one quarter.
• $3,000 provides one student with full tuition for one academic year.
• $5,000 supports dynamic and innovative curriculum and program support.

There are several ways to donate to the Foundation:

• Online by visiting the donation page (be sure to put "luncheon" in the comments section so we know you stopped by this page)
• By phone -call 425-564-2386. Be sure to have your credit card ready!
• In-Person -stop by our office (BC Campus, Building A Room 101)
• By mail: (3000 Landerholm Circle SE, A101, Bellevue, WA 98007)
  

Please be sure to address checks to the Bellevue College Foundation. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of BC students!