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Queen City Foundation Newsletter HABARI GANI #1
Posted on April 8, 2015April 8, 2015Categories News and PhotosThis is the first edition of the HABARI GANI publication. HABARI GANI is Swahili for “What’s the news?” Click to read more about what Queen City Foundation has done throughout the 2013-2014 school year. Newsletter #1
QCF/R.A.I.S.E. PRESENTS B.O.U.N.C.E.
Posted on May 2, 2013May 6, 2013Categories News and Photos Leave a comment on QCF/R.A.I.S.E. PRESENTS B.O.U.N.C.E.On April 13, 2013 at St. Ursula Academy the R.A.I.S.E. Teen Diversity Summit Committee presented B.O.U.N.C.E. (Building*Opportunities*Unity*Cultual*Networking*Equality*) This event gave our local high school students an opportunity to discuss diversity, race relations, community issues, leadership development and personal responsibility.
On April 13, 2013 at St. Ursula Academy the R.A.I.S.E. Teen Diversity Summit Committee presented B.O.U.N.C.E. (Building*Opportunities*Unity*Cultual*Networking*Equality*) This event gave our local high school students an opportunity to discuss diversity, race relations, community issues, leadership development and personal responsibility.
Ursuline senior receives National Achievement Scholarship
Posted on April 24, 2013April 24, 2013Categories News and Photos Leave a comment on Ursuline senior receives National Achievement ScholarshipCongratulations to Candace Borders ’13, who is one of ten Southwest Ohio seniors receiving a $2,500 National Achievement scholarship. They are among the group of 800 students nationally receiving the one-time scholarship or corporate awards from among 1,300 students named finalists in the 2013 competition. “With an adventurous spirit, an engaging personality, and an unmatched tenacity, Candace Borders shines within our school community. Throughout the time that we’ve worked together, she has consistently proven to be an enterprising and highly … Continue reading “Ursuline senior receives National Achievement Scholarship”
Andrea Vessel elected to National 4-H Board
Posted on January 17, 2013January 17, 2013Categories News and PhotosNational 4-H Council is pleased to announce that longtime 4-H members and youth leaders Andrea Vessel of Cincinnati and Tess Hammock of Forsyth, Ga. have been elected trustees for National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive and unique 4-H experience to the board. As trustees, they will set strategic direction for the future of National 4-H Council, supporting the organization’s overall commitment to positive youth development.
National 4-H Council is pleased to announce that longtime 4-H members and youth leaders Andrea Vessel of Cincinnati and Tess Hammock of Forsyth, Ga. have been elected trustees for National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees. Both bring extensive and unique 4-H experience to the board. As trustees, they will set strategic direction for the future of National 4-H Council, supporting the organization’s overall commitment to positive youth development.
32nd Annual “Salute to Scholars” Reception
Posted on June 15, 2012December 10, 2012Categories News and PhotosOn June 9, 2012 at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse, Queen City Foundation hosted the 32nd Annual “Salute to Scholars” reception honoring their “Class of 2012”. This year’s Class, totaling 54 graduates, attended local independent day schools such as Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, St. Ursula Academy, St. Xavier High School, The Seven Hills School, The Summit Country Day School and Ursuline Academy. As in the past, all Queen City Foundation graduates will be pursuing higher education at … Continue reading “32nd Annual “Salute to Scholars” Reception”
QCF / R.A.I.S.E. Teen Diversity Summit
Posted on May 9, 2012December 10, 2012Categories News and PhotosThe R.A.I.S.E. Teen Diversity Summit gives local high school students an opportunity to discuss diversity, race relations, community issues, leadership development and personal responsibility.
Queen City Foundation 40th Anniversary
Posted on May 1, 2012December 10, 2012Categories News and PhotosBoard Members of Queen City Foundation met June 9, 2010 with more than 200 supporters and friends, at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse to celebrate Queen City Foundation’s 40th Anniversary and to present its highest honor, The Robert L. Black, Jr. Award for Excellence and Diversity in Education. The 40th Anniversary Celebration was chaired by Mrs. Miriam West. The Honorary Co-Chairs were Mrs. Helen C. Black (Widow of Robert L. Black, Jr.); Mr. Willie F. Carden, Director, Cincinnati Parks and Michael … Continue reading “Queen City Foundation 40th Anniversary”