Fall News from A-B Tech College Advancement

Fall, 2019

Greetings!

Campus is buzzing again with the start of the new fall semester! College Advancement is looking forward to our move into the Ivy Building later this fall. With the generous support of St. Genevieve of the Pines alumni, friends of A-B Tech, and members of the community, this renovation project is almost complete!

I want to welcome our new Development Coordinator, Andrew Nelson. He comes to us from the Asheville Area Arts Council and we are happy to have him! You can read more about Andrew below.

Please don't forget to save the date for this year's Autumn in Asheville on October 17th. As you know this is our signature fundraising event, featuring exceptional food brought to you by our very own A-B Tech chefs and students. We will have exciting live and silent auctions, as well as live music and craft cocktails. You don't want to miss this exclusive event!

Best,

Amanda

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Learn more about the A-B Tech Foundation and Foundation Board here !

Ivy Building Update

The restoration project of the historic Ivy Building is almost complete! The gymnasium floor has been refinished, and the window restoration is almost complete. College Advancement staff are eager to move into the new Foundation office, located in the basement. We anticipate starting our move in late October 2019, and can't wait to share the space with the A-B Tech Community, generous donors to the project, and St. Genevieve of the Pines alumni and friends!

See more Ivy progress photos here!

Fall 2019 Scholarship Awards

The Foundation is thrilled to welcome over 400 scholarship award winners to A-B Tech this fall. With the help of our donors the Foundation is able to award over $530,000 in scholarship dollars.

A recipient of the CORE Scholarship had this to say:

" I am a biology major with the intentions to later become a Medical Doctor. The years of education ahead do not frighten me. They motivate and excite me; I look forward to my education.

The C.O.R.E. (Creating Opportunities for Regional Excellence) means everything to me. I am so grateful for the feelings of support and community that this scholarship has given me. With this award I will be able to fulfill my dreams of transferring to UNCA. I feel honored to receive the C.O.R.E. scholarship, thank you for investing in my future....I hope to bring pride to my community and school."

2019 Golf Tournament

The 16th annual K. Ray Bailey/A-B Tech Foundation Invitational Golf Classic took place on June 5th, and 132 players braved the soggy conditions. Although the tournament was cut short due to lingering thunderstorms, a great time was had by all. Thank you to all the participants and sponsors. The event raised over $50,000 this year!

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Welcome to our new Development Coordinator

Andrew Nelson, Development Coordinator

Andrew Nelson is joining the A-B Tech Foundation as our Development Coordinator. His background includes earning an Associate’s Degree from Lower Columbia Community College, where he learned the value of small class sizes and hands on experience. He has served as a fundraiser for seven years at non-profits and universities. For four years, he worked at the Florida International University Foundation, gaining knowledge in Raiser’s Edge, event management, and planning and organizing board meetings. Andrew is excited to use his skills as a student, project manager, and fundraiser to help the college achieve its goals.

Upcoming Events

Autumn in Asheville

Save the date for October 17, 2019 for this year's Autumn in Asheville! We are giving the A-B Tech Culinary and Baking and Pastry Arts departments creative freedom on the menu this year. Don't miss one of Asheville's best food events of the year! Tickets on sale soon!

Thanks to our Annual Sponsors!

For more information on how you or your company can become an A-B Tech Annual Sponsor, contact Amanda Edwards at 828-398-7176 or amandaedwards@abtech.edu