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CHAMBER FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeff Larson , President Individual
Karen Wentworth , Past President Hobo / Chemquest / Triton
Steve Lorenz , Treasurer LPL Financial
Mary Mittlestaedt , Secretary Country Cabinets
Bob Curtis Bob Curtis Agency Farmers Insurance
Krista Jech Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
Scot Kretzschmar Thrivent Financial
Mel Simon Styer Transportation

The Lakeville Chamber Foundation , a 501 ( c ) 3 charitable organization , focuses on workforce development through scholarships and grants . The Foundation has awarded over $ 20,000 In scholarships and $ 7,000 In grants since Its Inception . Scholarships and grants are awarded In three categories :

• High School Senior Scholarships are available to Lakeville Area Schools ( ISD194 ) graduating high school seniors to continue their education , and further strengthen their workforce and leadership skills .
• Chamber Member Employee Scholarships are available to Chamber member employees who are pursuing education credits , or career advancement courses , with a qualified school or program , that will benefit their current employer .
• Impact Grants are awarded to support innovative , student-based programs , that include workforce readiness initiatives and / or STEM career exposure , and that have the ability to be replicated or adapted districtwide .
The Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Directors . The Board raises money to fund our scholarships and grants In several ways throughout the year . You can support the Foundation , by :
• Attending Suds for Scholars Beer Tasting
• Purchasing raffle tickets at the annual Bowling for Education tournament
• Adding a voluntary $ 26 donation to your annual Chamber renewal
• Making a single direct donation through the Chamber website
• Selecting the Lakeville Chamber Foundation as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile
• Donating items or services that can be used in our raffle drawings
Information , eligibility requirements , and applications for the Chamber Foundation scholarships and grants can be found at LakevilleChamber . org by clicking on the Foundation tab , or by contacting the Chamber office at 952-469-2020 or info @ LakevilleChamberCVB . org .
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