The next grant applications are due by April 1, 2022 for review at the April 21, 2022 Foundation Board Meeting.
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Congratulations to January 2022 grant recipients
The Callaway Electric Community Foundation board met in January to review grant applications for the quarter. Pictures and details are included below for the following January 2022 grant recipients: Callaway Cares, The Salvation Army Service Unit Council of Callaway County, YMCA of Callaway County and the South Callaway High School Math Department. We want to thank all members and subscribers for their participation in Operation Roundup. The excitement continues to grow and we appreciate your support!
Congratulations to October 2021 grant recipients
The Callaway Electric Community Foundation board met in October to review grant applications for the quarter. See the pictures below for Ryan Smiles along with the New Bloomfield School District, both having projects that received grants in November. See the pictures and details in the pictures below. Special thanks to all who are participating in Operation Roundup. Together we are making a difference in the communities we serve.
Second round of grants awarded from July 2021 Foundation Board Meeting
Operation Roundup kicked off in January, 2021. The program is designed to do great work within the communities we serve through both Callaway Electric and Callabyte. Several members and subscribers have committed to support the program by rounding up their bill each month and we are off to a great start.
Our seven member volunteer board for the Callaway Electric Community Foundation manages the funds collected from Operation Roundup. Our first grant and scholarship requests were reviewed at the April foundation board meeting and we have been excited to award our first set of grants. The board met again on July 15 and 4 additional grants were awarded. See the pictures and info below for more information on how your donations are helping in our communities!
The 2021 scholarship applications were reviewed and selected at the April meeting. Recipients were announced and awarded at each school’s award’s assembly. We are excited to congratulate the following: Kendall Dillon of South Callaway HS; Michael Giles of Hermann HS; Johnathan Hector of South Callaway HS; Hunter Kistner of South Callaway HS; Hunter Martin-Hay of South Callaway HS; Jacob Moak of Fulton HS; Kaleigh Moore of North Callaway HS; Sierra Milligan of Fulton HS; Julie Pettijohn-Homeschool; and Jack Winterbower of Fulton HS.
Congratulations to all grant and scholarship recipients!
ORU Grant Recipients
Callaway Cares
Callaway Cares | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded January 2022
Congratulations to Callaway Cares for receiving a $500 grant in January to use toward feeding the needy in the Callaway County Community - specifically through their 'Street Outreach' program.
Pictured is April Redman, CEO of Callaway Cares. She is joined by foundation board member Eric Pahl and Stephanie Laney of Callaway Electric.
Salvation Army of Callaway
The Salvation Army Service Unit Council of Callaway County | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded January 2022
Congratulations to the Callaway County Salvation Army for receiving a $500 grant in January to use for helping Callaway County residents with social service and religious needs.
Pictured is Glenda Fitch, SA Chairperson; along with Chelsea Lopez, Karen Digh Allen and Justis Smith SA Board Members. They are joined by foundation board member Eric Pahl and Stephanie Laney of Callaway Electric.
South Callaway Math Dept
South Callaway R-II Math Department | Mokane, MO
$500 Grant Awarded January 2022
Congratulations to the South Callaway R-II Math Department for receiving a $500 grant in January to assist with providing graphing calculators for students who cannot afford to purchase their own.
Included in the picture is South Callaway Math Teachers April Holzem and Shelly Sconce. They are joined by foundation board member Eric Pahl and Stephanie Laney of Callaway Electric.
YMCA of Callaway Co
YMCA of Callaway County | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded January 2022
Congratulations to the YMCA of Callaway County for receiving a $500 grant in January to use for purchasing youth sports equipment along with adaptive pieces for advanced older adult classes.
Pictured is Sara McDaniel, YMCA CEO; Melissa Siegel, Membership Director; and Cecilia Portillo, Sports & Recreation Director. They are joined by foundation board members Eric Pahl and Shelly Sconce, along with Stephanie Laney of Callaway Electric.
Ryan's Smiles
Ryan's Case for Smiles | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded November 2021
Congratulations to the 'Ryan's Case for Smiles' organization for receiving a $500 grant in November toward their effort to provide bright cheery pillowcases to children facing cancer or other life changing illnesses. When this team becomes aware of a child in Callaway County that might benefit from a "smile" a pillow case is either mailed or hand delivered.
Mid-Missouri Coordinator Ginger Beasley is pictured with several members of her sewing team along with Stephanie Laney of CEC and Lori Twillman a Callaway Electric Community Foundation Board Member.
New Bloomfield Nature Trail
New Bloomfield R-III School District | New Bloomfield, MO
$500 Grant Awarded November 2021
Congratulations to the New Bloomfield R-III School District for receiving a $500 grant toward purchasing trees for their Nature Trail project. The Nature Trail is being developed immediately outside the back doors of the school to allow both a place to learn and a break from learning. It will also be a place for the community to appreciate and enjoy.
Pictured for the grant presentation is Lori Twillman, Callaway Electric Community Foundation; Jacob White, MS/HS Assistant Principal & Athletic Director; Clay Carroll, Callaway Electric Manager of Member Services; Sarah Wisdom, New Bloomfield Superintendent; Paul Cloudwright, New Bloomfield High School Principal; and Stephanie Laney, Callaway Electric Manager of Administration.
First Chance
First Chance for Children | Callaway County, MO
$500 Grant Awarded July 2021
Congratulations to First Chance for Children. Director of Serve Courtney Harrison and Exec Director of First Chance for Children Kasey Hammock join Callaway Electric Community Foundation board members Shelly Sconce and Kathy Neal along with Stephanie Laney of CEC.
This $500 grant will help fund the Baby Bags program which partners with agencies to provide diapers and other necessities to families in need. First Chance partners with Serve to distribute this program in Callaway County.
Fire Fighters Foundation
Fire Fighters Historical Preservation Foundation | Kingdom City, MO
$500 Grant Awarded July 2021
Congratulations to the Fire Fighters Historical Preservation Foundation. Board member Doc Kritzer is pictured with Callaway
Electric Manager of Administration Stephanie Laney and Callaway Electric Foundation board member Shelly Sconce.
This $500 grant will help fund the completion of the interior of the Fire Fighter’s Museum, which will enhance and support the Firefighter’s Memorial. The memorial and museum is a state-wide Missouri facility which helps to educate, honor and preserve Missouri fire service history.
Auxvasse Community Cntr
Auxvasse Community Center | Auxvasse, MO
$500 Grant Awarded July 2021
Congratulations to the Auxvasse Community Center. Auxvasse Lions Club President Bob Simpson and Secretary Donal Knipp are pictured with Callaway Electric Foundation board member Shelly Sconce and Callaway Electric Manager of Administration Stephanie Laney.
A $500 grant was awarded to help fund the Auxvasse Community Center new building project which was completed and open in July 2021 for the benefit of local organizations, businesses and individuals to use for meetings and events.
Callaway Senior Center
Callaway Senior Center | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded July 2021
Congratulations to the Callaway Senior Center. Pictured from left is Callaway Electric's Rob Barnes, Callaway Electric Foundation Board Member Shelly Sconce and Callaway Electric's Stephanie Laney along with Senior Center representatives Elizabeth Bandkau, Yvonne Adams, Betty Wodson, Bob Schneider, Cheif Myers, Sherry Stamper and Charles Ausfahl.
The senior center received a $500 grant to help fund an upgrade from fluorescent light bulbs to more energy efficient LED bulbs. The project will help reduce utility costs and make the center more efficient.
Heart of MO CASA
Heart of MO CASA | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded April 2021
Congratulations to the Heart of Missouri CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Representatives Kelly Hill and Suzanne Guerrant are pictured with Callaway Electric Manager of Administration Stephanie Laney and Callaway Electric Community Foundation board members Kathy Neal, Eric Pahl, Shelly Sconce and Tracy Gray.
A $500 grant was awarded to help replace their fundraising event that had to be cancelled in response to COVID-19. The funding directly serves volunteers who advocate for children who have been neglected and abused and are now in the care of the Callaway Family Court System. The organization trains and supports volunteers to be exceptional voices for every abused and neglected child in the Boone and Callaway County Family Courts. Learn more about this exceptional program.
NC Parents as Teachers
North Callaway Parents as Teachers | Kingdom City, MO
$500 Grant Awarded April 2021
Congratulations to the North Callaway Parents as Teachers. Representatives Sarah Baumgartner, Tia Neal and Shelly Robbins are pictured with Callaway Electric Manager of Administration Stephanie Laney and Callaway Electric Community Foundation board member Kathy Neal.
A $500 grant was awarded to help fund school supplies for their upcoming kindergarten orientation open to any child in the district who will attend kindergarten in the fall of 2021. This group promotes optimal early development, learning and health of children by supporting and engaging with their parents and caregivers.
Emergency Comm
Callaway Emergency Communication | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded April 2021
Congratulations to Callaway Emergency Communication. Representative David Phelps is pictured with Callaway Electric Community Foundation board members Kathy Neal, Shelly Sconce, Eric Pahl, Tracy Gray and Callaway Electric Manager of Administration Stephanie Laney.
A $500 grant was awarded to help fund a storage building project needed to help centralize all communications equipment and allow timely access in response to a disaster. This group of Amateur Radio operators works with adjoining counties along with local, state and national organizations to provide communication during a disaster or other event where normal communication is out or overwhelmed.
iCan Bike Camp
iCan Bike Camp | Fulton, MO
$500 Grant Awarded April 2021
Congratulations to iCan Bike Host Nancy Hanson. She is pictured with Callaway Electric Manager of Administration Stephanie Laney, and Callaway Electric Community Foundation board members Kathy Neal, Shelly Sconce, Eric Pahl and Tracy Gray.
A $500 grant was awarded to help fund the 2021 iCan Bike Camp to be held June 14-18 at 54 Country in Fulton. The goal of the camp is to teach individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle and become lifelong independent riders. Learn more about this awesome camp!
2021 Scholarship Recipients
 Kendall Dillon-South Callaway HS |
 Michael Giles-Hermann HS |
 Johnathan Hector-South Callaway HS |
 Hunter Kistner-South Callaway HS |
 Hunter Martin-Hay-South Callaway HS |
 Jacob Moak-Fulton HS |
 Kaleigh Moore-North Callaway HS |
 Sierra Milligan-Fulton HS |
 Julie Pettijohn-Homeschool |
 Jack Winterbower-Fulton HS |