For Immediate Release:West Bend, WI – December 18, 2024 West Bend COLUMNS Scholarship Foundation was selected by the West Bend Community Foundation (WBCF) as the recipient of this year’s Founders Day Award. “COLUMNS is a tremendous asset to the community,” said Claire Rolfs, president of the WBCF Board of Directors. “It touches so many people, […]
One of this year’s new COLUMNS scholarships is the David E. Schleif Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is given to a student graduating from West Bend East or West who is planning a career in music performance or music education. It was created by friends and family of David Schleif, a long-time Music and German […]
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West Bend COLUMNS announced it has hired its first Executive Director. West Bend resident, Kristin Bayer, has accepted the position, and will begin in early June. “Kristin has a background in education, and has extensive non-profit experience,” said Rose Petitte, President of the COLUMNS Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to have found a person […]
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