The Foundation exists to inspire philanthropic resources and financial support for academic excellence at Lawson State Community College. The Foundation, which operates as a separate entity from Lawson State Community College but in the interest of Lawson State, was officially incorporated on February 9, 1995. Chartered under the laws of the State of Alabama as a non-profit, educational corporation, the purpose of the Lawson State foundation serves to empower, encourage, receive and administer gifts for the exclusive benefit of the College, its students, and its staff. Primarily, it is to raise money for a permanent endowment for the college including receiving and maintaining a fund or funds of real or personal property.
The Lawson State Community College Foundation has the honor of being governed by a board of some of the Birmingham area's most respected business and civic leaders. Their commitment to our city and the people who live here energizes the Foundation's work and encourages our success in supporting Lawson State Community College and its students.
To donate, visit the Lawson State Foundation website at LawsonStateFoundation.org.
Donations of any amount may also be contributed to existing scholarship funds such
as
memorials funds, alumni scholarship funds or departmental scholarship funds on campus.
You may also contact Dr. Geri Albright of the Lawson State Community College Foundation at galbright@lawsonstatefoundation.org.
When making a donation, please prepare the following information:
In the early 1990's, interested persons traveled from near and far to pledge their support to the many efforts of Lawson State Community College. The organizational meeting of the Board of Directors (named in the Articles of Incorporation pursuant to a written Waiver of Notice) was held and those present were:
Those unable to attend:
Others in attendance included: Dr. Ethel Hall, Dr. Willie Kimmons, Dr. Bettye Berry, and Dr. Calvin Rolark.
Dr. Perry W. Ward, fourth president of Lawson State Community College, served as Chairman and Secretary of the Meeting. He informed the body that the Articles of Incorporation must be accepted by the Board, filed and recorded, thus creating the Foundation. Also, in this meeting, Article VI was changed to correctly number the “initial Board of Directors†from nine (9) to fourteen (14). Those selected would serve until their successors were elected and qualified.
Dr. Ward discussed in detail each Article of Incorporation and each section of the By-Laws. He also emphasized that the Foundation will operate as a separate entity of Lawson State in the interest of Lawson State.
The Lawson State Community College Foundation was officially incorporated on February 9, 1995. Chartered under the laws of the state of Alabama, as a non-profit, educational corporation, the Lawson State Foundation would be empowered to encourage, receive and administer gifts for the exclusive benefit of the College, its students and its staff. It would raise money for a permanent endowment for the College including receiving and maintaining a fund or funds of real or personal property.
The officers elected were: Paul Harris, president; Charlena Bray, secretary; and Tim Lewis, vice president and treasurer.
Over the years, Foundation activities have continued with focus and purpose. The Foundation Board has enthusiastically supported and promoted academic, cultural and sports activities on behalf of the College.
Today, the Lawson State Community College Foundation remains committed to the College and its present activities and looks with even greater anticipation to future endeavors.
