Auxiliary News  

Scholarships Awarded

At the June 2008 Auxiliary Convention at Grand Bear Lodge, Utica, Illinois, the Auxiliary announced this year’s scholarship winners.

Sterling Scholarship winner was Charles Steiger who is attending the Citadel in South Carolina and is transferring to Appalachian State University. Charles is majoring in History and is the grandson of June Stewart.

A $1,000 scholarship given in memory of Clara Ruth Novick, Dorothy Clem’s sister, was provided by Marketing Support. The recipient of the award was Katie Smith of Springfield who is attending the Barnes School of Nursing. She is the granddaughter of Frances Stasukinas.

Amanda Meiners, sponsored by Dea Hicks, was given a $1,000 scholarship towards her education at Western Illinois University. Amanda plans to teach high school mathematics.

A $1,000 Scholarship was awarded to Karla Schmidt who is attending the University of Illinois with a major in Natural Resources & Environmental Science/Forest Science. She was sponsored by Donna Jany.

Stephine Jany, sponsored by Donna Jany, received a $1,000 scholarship towards her education at Southern Illinois University. Stephine is majoring in Radiology – specializing in Ultrasound.

A $1,000 scholarship was presented to Devin Richardson who is attending the University of Illinois with a major in Therapy for Families and Children. Devin was sponsored by Gail McWilliams.

Nancy Stewart is Scholarship Chairman and her committee members are Joan Flader and June Stewart.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to all the recipients in their future endeavors.


National Auxiliary Scholarships Available
The Women's Auxiliary, PHCC-NA will be awarding scholarships at the 2007 convention in Anaheim. Students may request applications and copies of the scholarship rules by contacting Donna Zubrod, 15836 E. Mustang Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, zubyphcc@aol.com.

Picture This
The Illinois Auxiliary will be taking pictures at the PHCC Expo. Auxiliary members will man a booth at the Expo where they will take Polaroid pictures to be used by journeyman and apprentice plumbers for their license renewals. This is a great service to those in the Industry and has become an annual event.

Officers Elected
The following officers were duly elected at the 2008 annual meeting of the Auxiliary. President, Steve Stimson; Vice President, Donna Jany; Secretary, Becky Davis; and Treasurer, Nancy Stewart.

Display the PHCC Logo With Pride

As a part of a PHCC-NA Auxiliary project, the Illinois Auxiliary is selling license plate frames that display the PHCC logo and the phrase, "Trust a Professional". They are priced at $15.00 and are available from any Auxiliary member. These make nice gifts and also look great on your shop trucks. Your purchase will generate profits for the Illinois Auxiliary and will also create public awareness of the PHCC logo.