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Guest speaker, Diane Cardinalli, told the ICF friends what giving generously to ICF has meant to Idyllwild. From her front row seat as principal of Idyllwild School for many years she saw how many families had needs beyond their means. She also watched as programs were discontinued in the arts when funding was discontinued. ICF has stepped in to help and she said she is most appreciative. Thanks Diane.

For the greatest good, let Bronwyn explain.

If you are looking for a way to give back to Idyllwild, the Idyllwild Community Fund is the one organization whose purpose is to make a difference in the lives of the greatest number of Hill residents.

Just email us for more information or simply drop a check in the mail made out to The Community Foundation and earmarked for Idyllwild Community Fund. Our PO Box is 761 in Idyllwild, 92549.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

The Celebration of Giving 2011

.......and a great time was had by all.

The Idyllwild Community Fund held its annual reception for recipients of grants and friends of ICF on Thursday, September 22, at the Rainbow Inn. During the cocktail hour, attendees were able to visit with the grantees and learn about their operations and the use to which their 2011 grants will be applied.

Completely funded and hosted by the Executive Board, the reception is a friendly and positive event celebrating the community of Idyllwild and its commitment to giving. In the photos below, Lon Mercer, proprietor of the Rainbow Inn adds the finishing touches to the dinner table, Janice Fast pulls her baked ham from the oven, and Summer Brown with help from GiGi Kramer serves wine.
Getting Ready 2011

The Recipients

Three of the grant recipients, Suzanne Avalon of ISIS Theater Company, Janice Murasko of ARF (Animal Rescue Friends) represented here by Baxter, a rescued canine, and Veronica Alt with Dora Dillman of Mountain Disaster Preparedness were given an opportunity to tell the audience more about their programs and projects.

The evening concluded with a drawing for some spectacular door prizes. Everyone went home with an open invitation to attend next year's reception. Donations received at the reception of $899 will be added to the endowment to enable grants to continue forever. Remember, your dollars are never used....just the proceeds from them. That makes your donation truly the gift that keeps on giving. We thank everyone for their generosity, good spirit and appreciation of our efforts.

See you in 2012

Adele Voell, Member, Executive Board
Idyllwild Community Fund of The Community Foundation

Do you have an interest in joining our Executive Board? Our terms are three years in length for a two term maximum. New board members are seated in January. Our meetings are once a month on the second Friday at 10:00 a.m. Our mission is simply stated.......we encourage and support programs run by local non-profit organizations that:
      nurture the arts
      foster the education of children and adults
      provide for the well-being of those in need
      protect the environment
      contribute to the safety of our Idyllwild community.
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