Events

“Light The Way” Gala and other B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation Events

We raise money and build community relationships with a variety of fundraisers throughout the year for items beyond the scope of taxpayer funding including annual grants, scholarships, and an endowment fund.

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“Light The Way” Gala

Our “Light The Way” Gala is an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and spirited auctions for the benefit of enhancing the educational experience of all B.C.C.U. #2 students.

The B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation invites you to attend

The Eighth Annual “Light The Way” Gala
March 23, 2024 • Copper Dock Banquet Center

498 White Oak Ln, Pocahontas, Illinois

Doors open at 5:00p; Dinner Served 6:00p-7:00p
Live Auction to Follow • Semi-Formal Attire • Evening concludes with Live Music.

Tickets: $50/Individuals • $75/Couple

Tickets available at SIUA (302 W. College Ave, Greenville) and Bradford National Bank - Main Bank (100 E College Ave, Greenville).

Deadline to purchase tickets: March 15, 2024• Tickets unavailable at the door.


Sponsorship opportunities available, contact Chance Vohlken @ 217-710-8872
Those interested in donating to our auction, also please contact Chance Vohlken

2024 Light The Way Gala Early Poster, double platinum sponsor BNB

Thank You Top Level Sponsor HSHS Holy Family Hospital

Thank You, 2024 Gala Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors who have once again shown their commitment to the community and the staff and students of BCCU#2:

Double Platinum: Bradford National Bank;

Platinum: HSHS Holy Family Hospital;

Gold: Bond County Realtors, Copper Dock, Marco, Mundorf Law Group, Peoples State Bank of Newton - Greenville Branch, Southern Illinois Underwriters Agency / Auto-Owners Insurance, Frank & Susan Watson;

Silver: Bond County Democratic Central Committee, Bond County Health Department, Bond County Republican Central Committee, Central Illinois Truck Service, Channel Seed - Shad Kleiner, Field Level Agriculture - Nicholas Suess, FNB Community Bank, GRP Wegman, Greenville Optimists, Jostens, Langham Auctioneers, NACO Printing & Advertising, OPAA! Food Management, WGEL Radio, and West and Company.



More Academic Foundation Events

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Supporting Educational Opportunities is Tax Deductible!

B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization as determined by the IRS. Contributions are tax deductible.