Major Donations in 2003

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn Foundation issued a challenge to the Temple College Foundation to raise $1,411,000 to purchase equipment for the Health Sciences Center. Upon meeting that goal, Mrs. Sue Mayborn gifted the college with a substantial donation that will assist in the major renovation of the Nursing Education Center. The College and the Foundation are extremely gratefully to Mrs. Mayborn for her generous support of Temple College and the health sciences.

Meadows Foundation

The Meadows Foundation donated $200,000 to the Temple College Foundation for the purchase of a high end medical simulator that will be used in the training of health care professionals. The $200,000 gift was used as a match toward the Mayborn Foundation Challenge Grant. The Meadows Foundation has also supported Temple College through two prior grants awarded to the Temple College at Taylor Center for their building expansion projects. The Meadows Foundation has proven to be a strong supporter of Temple College and its goals of providing total Centers of Excellence at all of its campuses.

Scott & White Hospital

Recently a partnership between Scott & White Hospital and Temple College was formed to strengthen both programs in the education of TC students in the health care professions and resident doctors at Scott & White Hospital. Both will be using the Temple College Health Sciences Center, now under construction, once it is completed. In support of the partnership, Scott & White has donated $274,000 toward additional needs at the Health Sciences Center due to the evolving use of the Center. In addition to the Scott and White gift, Dr. Al Knight and Dr. Wally Dyck have been instrumental in rasing large amounts of money to help meet the Mayborn challenge.

King's Daughters Hospital

King's Daughters Hospital supported the equipment challenge grant through a $200,000 donation of equipment for the Health Sciences Center. The Board of Directors approved the equipment match in support of the new Health Sciences Center and the programs and training that will be offered there. As one of the local hospital, King's Daughters Hospital will be a partner with other health care facilities and personnel and Temple College. Mr. Tucker Bonner, CEO and President of King's Daughters Hospital, was a strong ally in the effort.

Dr. Ralph Wilson

Dr. Ralph Wilson has donated all 12 of the dental chairs to be used in the new Health Sciences Center's Dental Hygiene Clinic. This gift has a value of $150,000. The donation of the chairs allows for additional dental bays which will be used for training as well as for the free dental hygiene clinic for local citizens who need assistance with dental care. The Dental Hygiene clinic will be named the Jean and Ralph Wilson Dental Hygiene Clinic.

McLane Gift "Smart" Classrooms

McLane Company, Inc., under the visionary leadership of Mr. Grady Rosier, has made a commitment to education and furthering the goals of Temple College . . . A Center of Excellence Campaign. Mr. Rosier, the President and CEO of McLane Company, Inc., has the global perspective to fully understand the importance of education to the Temple Community, Temple College, and the future of the United States. He recognizes the importance of an educated workforce and appreciates the contribution that Temple College has made toward the provision of training for the businesses in Temple and the surrounding areas. The Smart Classroom Project, 20 classrooms which will be installed in instructional buildings at a cost of approximately $16,500 per classroom, is being completely funded by the McLane Company. These classrooms will have advanced audio-visual technology and projection equipment to create maximum teaching and learning environments. Temple College Foundation and Temple College, along with its faculty, staff, and students, salute Mr. Grady Rosier and McLane Company for their tremendous contribution to the improvement of education in Temple and at Temple College. The Foundation is pleased to announce that all 20 smart classrooms are now completed. The final three smart classrooms have been installed in the new Health Science Center.

The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
$200,000 matching grant for the
Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center

The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation awarded the foundation a $200,000 challenge grant toward the $1,500,000 renovation project for the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center in December 2003. A check for the first $100,000 was presented to the foundation on December 12, 2003 by Mr. Mark Williard, Division Manager for the E.R. Carpenter Co. in Temple. The second $100,000 will be awarded once the match is met.

The Cook Foundation

The Cook Foundation presented the foundation with a $50,000 match toward the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation's Challenge Grant for the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center. Barbara Jean and Erroll Wendland of the Cook Foundation have been major supporters of the arts in Temple for many years. Their response to the challenge was timely and provided an exciting start on the way toward the $200,000 match. The foundation appreciates the support from The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and is delighted to announce that the $200,000 challenge has been met.

Taylor Center receives Meadows challenge grant

TCAT (Temple College at Taylor) Center has received a $150,000 Meadows Foundation challenge grant. This is a two-to-one match with one year to raise the funds as part of the challenge.

The $300,000 was raised by June 19, 2003 and the Meadows' gift has been received. The TCAT Center is now in the process of completing the renovation project.

In 1995, half of a former HEB grocery store was renovated to start the Taylor Center. Because of the rapid success of TCAT, the need to complete the Center is at a critical level. The gift from Meadows will help to make the dream and the vision of a completed center a reality.

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