Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, Mr. Charles Becker and Board of Trustee Member, Mr. Will Carne, Sr. present a check from the Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit endowment fund, held in the community foundation, for $2,004.16 to Bay de Noc Community College President, Dr. Laura Coleman.

Mr. Becker said, “Mr. & Mrs. Schmit cared about people, especially in their community, and wanted to make a difference.” He continued, “The Robert F. and Anne M. Schmit Endowment Fund will provide annual gifts to not only Bay College but also to a number of other local organizations well into the future thru their fund held by the community foundation”.

Mr. & Mrs. Schmit were longtime residents of the area and involved in the community. The Schmit’s raised two wonderful children who inherited their parents desire to “give back” to the community,” commented, Mr. Carne, Sr.

Dr. Coleman said, “Bay College is grateful to Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit endowment fund for their wonderful gift to Bay de Noc Community College. Their gift will be used to provide scholarships to a number of students with financial needs. It is my pleasure on behalf of the Bay College Board, Staff and Students that I “thank” the Schmit fund, family and community foundation for the financial support provided to the college”.

If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give to places dear to your heart, now and into the future, please contact the community foundation by calling 906-786-6654, we would love to talk with you or set up an appointment to see you at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, Michigan.

We are a 501 (c)(3) organization and proud to be certified by National Standards.

For good. For ever.