Contact
Jeri Bledsoe
Annual Fund & Special Events Coordinator
(276) 523-2400 ext. 287
jbledsoe@mecc.edu
Most MECC Foundation volunteers serve on committees that help to plan and execute annual fundraising events. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees or serving the Foundation in some other capacity, please complete and submit the form below.
Special Event Committees
Hall of Honor Gala
The MECC Foundation holds its annual Hall of Honor Gala each spring to honor and recognize community leaders and friends of the college that have made significant contributions to MECC and the service region. The event, held in MECC’s Goodloe Center, usually includes a reception, a buffet dinner, a recognition program, and entertainment. Committee members assist with planning event details; selling tickets; and set-up/clean-up responsibilities.
Golf Tournaments
The MECC Foundation hosts two annuals golf tournaments. The AutoWorld-MECC Golf Classic is held at the Lonesome Pine Country Club in Big Stone Gap and usually takes place in May. The MECC-Wellmont Health System Golf Classic is held at the Cedar Hill Country Club in Jonesville and usually takes place in August. Both events raise funds for scholarships. Committee members assist with planning event details; recruiting players; and with executing the event.
Scott County Event
The MECC Foundation hosts a scholarship fundraising event each fall at the Scott County Career and Technical Center. The event features a catered dinner and entertainment. Committee members assist with planning event details; selling tickets; and set-up/clean-up responsibilities.
Dickenson County Event
The MECC Foundation hosts a scholarship fundraising event each year at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood. The event usually takes place in November and features heavy hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. Committee members assist with planning event details; selling tickets; and set-up/clean-up responsibilities.