Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County:
More than 200 community members gathered together on August 24, 2017, to celebrate the power of giving at Community Foundation of Henderson County’s Annual Luncheon at the Kenmure Country Club. The luncheon included highlights of the Community Foundation’s past fiscal year, an inspirational keynote address by international photographers and filmmakers Will and Deni McInytre and the announcement of the recipients of the 2017 Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award.
Named for the Sauers, the award exemplifies the generosity of a husband and wife team who supported many local charities during their lifetimes and then left the first $1 million unrestricted gift to the Community Foundation through their will. Their endowment, along with other gifts, provides resources to numerous causes throughout Henderson County.
Bernd and Toby Linder were honored with the 2017 Sauer Charitable Leadership Award. “This year’s recipients can be described as truly benevolent,” said CFHC Board Director and Recognition Committee Chair Shirley McGee during the Sauer Award presentation. “They use their talents, gifts and personal involvement in every aspect of our community in order to heal our world.”
The Linders selflessly contribute to over 25 different nonprofit organizations in Henderson County. Bern Linder is a past board member of the Community Foundation and currently serves on the investment committee. Toby Linder enjoys supporting education by serving on the CFHC scholarship committee. They are strong advocates of human services, education, and early intervention and prevention. They frequently collaborate on projects with Henderson County Public Schools and the Children and Family Resource Center.
“They are very thoughtful in their approach to philanthropy,” McGee said of the Linders. “Diligently planning their giving throughout the year and using their skills and expertise to make a difference behind the scenes.”
Sauer Award Winners are distinguished philanthropic leaders in our community. Past recipients include: Phyllis C. Rothrock, Ruth Birge, Thos. R. Shepherd, Mary R. Garrison, Dr. Stuart and Carola Cohn, Marian P. Lowry, Teddi Segal, Robert and Doris Eklund, the Dr. Kathleen McGrady Family, Jeff Miller, Duane and Peggy McKibbin, Dot Marlow, Dr. Colin Thomas, Frank Byrd, Tom and Sue Fazio, Eleanora Meloun, Marcia Caserio, William “Bill” F. Stokes, Jr., William E. “Jamie” Jamison, Kermit Edney, Morris Kaplan, Kenneth Youngblood, and Frank Wyttenbach Ewbank..
Founded in 1982, Community Foundation of Henderson County’s mission is helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. CFHC accepts gifts from individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create a permanent pool of charitable capital from which grants are awarded. Learn more about Community Foundation of Henderson County at www.cfhcforever.org, at the Community Foundation’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and by calling (828) 697-6224.
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