Believing in Education is Preserving the Future Since 1997, contributions to the COS Foundation have helped to make the following Foundation projects/activities possible: 2014 2015 Provided $61,231 to RHSI (endowment funding) Awarded $31,900 in scholarships to 39 students Provided $5,000 to the District for infrastructure needs Established Textbook Assistance Program for students who were victims of the Boles Fire (replaced books and materials for 12 students) Scholarship Dinner raised $7,500 for scholarships for Siskiyou County students Golf Tournament raised $8,000 for the Men s and Women s Soccer Program (new uniforms) Hosted the Welcome Reception for New COS President Hosted the COS Employee Christmas Party Hosted the Donor s Circle Recognition Banquet and Awards Provided funds for snacks and drinks for end of semester study hall in the COS Library Purchased software for the COS Training Room (Training Module) Purchased lighting supplies for the display cases in the Science Building Purchased a new sound system for room 2 in the Theater Building Purchased a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet for Human Resources Purchased new Ipad and software for Athletic Department Sports Stats Funded the building dashboard license renewal in the Science Building Purchased a wireless headset for the Yreka Campus Business Office Purchased tables for the Upward Bound classroom / SOAR seminars Purchased desktop webcams for Yreka Campus Purchased a radar gun for the Baseball / Softball teams Purchased new scoreboard for the Basketball Programs/Gym Provided funds for upgrade of recruitment booth at the Fair Purchased new HEPA filtration backpack vacuum for the Yreka Campus Maintenance staff Provided funds for the design and publication of new promotional banners for the Academic Success Center Purchased a GoPRO Camera and Mount for the Distance Education Program 2013 2014 Provided $52,215 to RHSI (endowment funding) Awarded $24,450 in scholarships to 30 students Scholarship Dinner raised $4,000 for scholarships for Siskiyou County students Provided funds for wireless DMS upgrade in COS Theater Purchased welding machine for training of students in Welding Lab Purchased two computer monitors for Enrollment Services windows Purchased five brand new Vivitar cameras for student use in the Photography department Purchased new computer for Counseling Services for student to use Purchased display board for the Yreka Campus Business Office Purchased software for Earth and Sciences program Replaced and purchased safety equipment for the Chemistry Lab Purchased circuit weight training equipment for the Yreka Campus ADJ program Purchased hand held radios for the medical personnel working at campus events Purchased new pitching machine for baseball and softball programs
Purchased exercise equipment for the track team Purchased a marketing banner and table cover for use in recruitment of athletes and students Provided $10,000 to the District for infrastructure needs Provided $1,000 to the District for the Theater Landscape Project in front of the COS Weed Campus Theater Hosted the COS Employee Holiday Reception 2012 2013 Provided $19,000 for the purchase of furniture for the Science Building lobby areas Scholarship Dinner raised $5,000 for scholarships for Siskiyou County students Purchased round tables for the RHSI lobby Purchased irrigation system equipment for creation of a Learning Landscape on the COS Weed Campus Purchased plants for creation of a Learning Landscape on the COS Weed Campus Purchased Drum Set Shield, Center Speaker EQ, and Monitor Mix EQ for use by COS music classes Provided funding for replacement of lighting fixtures in the COS Kenneth W. Ford Theater Awarded $29,950 in scholarships to 32 students Sponsored student matinee for Performing Arts Series Joe Craven (1000 youth attended) Provided $29,400 to RHSI (endowment funding) 2011 2012 Awarded $27,950 in scholarships to 32 students Sponsored student matinee for Performing Arts Series Let s Go Science Show (871 youth attended) Purchased furniture for Science Building lobby s 2010 2011 Purchased Multi Sport Instant Cage and Screens for Baseball and Softball teams Purchased Music Stand Lights for use by all the conductors in the Music Department for various events Purchased three one on one tutoring tables for the Academic Success Center Purchased new ladders for the Fire Technology Paid fees for servicing and check up of manikins used in the Rural Health Sciences Institute Nursing Simulation Lab Provided funding for spring 2011 musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat Purchased Power Pointer pens for use in classrooms located in the Rural Health Sciences Institute Awarded $28,750 in scholarships to 33 students Sponsored student matinee for Performing Arts Series Kenya Safari Acrobats (562 youth attended) 2009 2010 Purchased Deep Freeze software for 16 computers located in the Resident Lodges Purchased materials for creation of an interpretive trail along the Bear Trail on the Weed Campus Purchased uniforms and team warm ups for the Track and Field team Purchased commercial grade washing machine and dryer for Rural Health Sciences Institute Purchased materials used for the maintenance and repair of the Weed Campus Softball Field Purchased anatomical models for teaching skills to students enrolled in Athletic Training Program classes Purchased a Grand Piano Truck for use in the Theater Building Awarded $21,600 in scholarships to 24 students Sponsored student matinee for Performing Arts Series Tap Kids (500 youth attended)
2008 2009 Provided funds to establish Yreka Campus Textbook Reserve Program Purchased new floor mat safety equipment for ADJ Program Purchased recycling containers and label stock the COS Recycling Program. Purchased MBBOX Academic Digital Interface with Pro Tools Software packet and one set of Sony MDR 7506 Headphones Purchased DVD Burner for the Athletic Department Purchased instructional equipment for the Chemistry Department Supported the purchase of new furniture for the Student Center Cafe Awarded $16,850 in scholarships to 19 students Sponsored student matinee for Performing Arts Series The Tweaksters (500 youth attended) 2007 2008 Provided funds to pay for membership fees for Phi Theta Kappa Funded the commission of a four movement work representing significant features of the area around College of the Siskiyous and Siskiyou County as part of the 50 th Anniversary Celebration of the COS Purchased four black duvatene curtain legs (or masking curtains) for the Theater stage Provided a one third matching grant for the purpose of constructing a Cold Frame greenhouse on the grounds of the COS greenhouse Purchased T Shirts for the COS Community Children s Choir Supported the purchase of new furniture for the Student Center Cafe Awarded $18,000 in scholarships to 20 students Sponsored student matinee for Performing Arts Series Golden Dragon Acrobats (500 youth attended) 2006 2007 Purchased new instruments for the Music Department Provided funds for re upholstery of furniture in the Student Center Provided funds to support state ballot measure regarding a Community College Initiative Funded the relocation and remodel of the Eagle s Nest Shop Provided travel funds for guest speakers to attend Survivor Tree Dedication Awarded $13,600 in scholarships to 16 students Sponsored student matinees for Performing Arts Series Charlotte s Web (500 youth attended) and In the Land of the Grasshopper Song (500 youth attend) 2005 2006 Purchased new chairs for audience seating in the James Witherell Studio Theater Purchased changing table, outside play structure and developmentally appropriate materials for the Discovery Childcare Center Toddler Program Purchased a new film dryer to be used for the Photography Program Provided funds for Bond Campaign Purchased exhibit display panels for the Library Provided funds to the Student Housing to pay for travel expenses for Residence students to attend the Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Conference Purchased wood splitter Supported the 3rd Annual Athletic Department Hall of Fame Banquet Awarded $13,900 in scholarships to 15 students
2004 2005 Purchased new uniforms for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble Purchased new reading chairs for the Library Supported the 2 nd Annual Athletic Department Hall of Fame Banquet Provided funds to support the COS Communication Department s monthly broadcast on Channel MC 15 for College and Foundation events Purchased new mouse pads for the Campus Computer Labs Purchased electric fireplace for the Residence Halls Awarded $13,625 in scholarships to 23 students 2003 2004 Purchased new microphones for the Music Department Provided funds to Phi Theta Kappa for the Disc Golf course Purchased computer software for the Geology Department Provided funds for the Communication Department s monthly broadcast on Ch. 15 Supported the 2nd Annual Athletic Department Hall of Fame Banquet Purchased Tripods for the Art Department Purchased furniture for the Visitor s Center in the COS Residence Halls Provided funds for a Welcome Center Awarded $20,975 in scholarships to 68 students 2002 2003 Purchased cases of popcorn for the COS Residence Halls Funded feasibility study for a Disc Golf Course on the Weed Campus Funded the conversion of a Theater classroom into a Black Box Theater Purchased a DVD Recorder for the Library and Technology Learning Center Funded the renovation of the Gymnasium Concession Stand Provided funds for the Communication Department s monthly broadcast on Ch. 15 Supported the 1st Annual Athletic Department Hall of Fame Banquet Purchased a new scoreboard for the Women s Softball Field Awarded $14,665 in scholarships to 22 students 2001 2002 Provided funds for a Seal Masterpiece Mounting Press for Art Department Purchased Tennis Tutor Plus Ball Machine for Athletic Department Provided funds to establish Residence Hall Gathering Place for Students Provide funds to support Women s History Month Activities Purchased a flat screen monitor for the Admissions & Records Office Lobby Awarded $11,525 in scholarships to 22 students 2000 2001 Supported the COS Alcohol Drug Education Program Purchased Performing Arts Series tickets for the Eisenhower Arts Program Provided travel/registration fee funds for PTK Students to PTK Convention Purchased computer equipment for the Physics classroom
1999 2000 Purchase of a Web Camera for Recruitment on the Web Purchase of ASCENT Performing Arts Tickets for six elementary schools Provided travel funds to Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members to travel to regional and international conferences Funded 2nd Preserving Our Heritage CD 1998 1999 Printing of the Music Department s brochure for their tour of Italy Purchase of a Santa Claus Suit for the COS Children s Christmas Party Purchase of Desktop Videoconferencing equipment for long distance registration, advising and classroom instruction Replacement of the COS Theatre s Grand Drape Funded the Preserving Our Heritage CD 1997 1998 Renovation of the Track & Tennis Courts Opened the Eagle s Nest Quality Used Clothing Shop Supported the 40th Anniversary Celebration & Alumni Reunion