{"id":54710,"date":"2020-07-30T09:15:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T13:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=54710"},"modified":"2020-07-29T13:56:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T17:56:16","slug":"nmc-and-oleson-family-celebrate-final-nmc-bbq-while-continuing-student-support-and-community-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=54710","title":{"rendered":"NMC and Oleson Family celebrate final NMC BBQ while continuing student support and community connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good afternoon NMC community,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-54574 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/64f9647ec66cc78d01fbdf5781d64759NMC-BBQ-red-3-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" \/>We have some important news to share with you about one of our college\u2019s oldest traditions. After 65 years and nearly $2 million of projects funded, Northwestern Michigan College and the Oleson Foundation have made the decision that 2020 will be the final year of the NMC BBQ event. Despite the change, the Oleson Foundation remains dedicated to supporting our students and the College will continue the strong community connection established through the event\u2019s proud history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the decades, many of you have given countless hours of your time, in all kinds of weather (including snow, occasionally) to make the BBQ a success. For years, it served as an \u201copen house\u201d where we could invite our neighbors, friends and family to come to our college and see the amazing people, programs and places that make us all so proud. Thank you for that work. It is because of you that the connection to our community, and the support of our College and students remains strong today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-54680\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/b80fb6890a0a00b81e86fbc7a489be19success-story-bbq-laura-jaquish-and-kid-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/b80fb6890a0a00b81e86fbc7a489be19success-story-bbq-laura-jaquish-and-kid-3.jpg 288w, https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/b80fb6890a0a00b81e86fbc7a489be19success-story-bbq-laura-jaquish-and-kid-3-208x300.jpg 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/>\u201cWe\u2019ve come a long way in 65 years since the Oleson family and the community first joined together to help build our community\u2019s college. We have accomplished much and our college and region have grown and changed considerably over the years,\u201d said Brad Oleson, NMC BBQ committee member. \u201cAs we reflect on that success, we feel now is a great opportunity to look toward the future for new ways to support the college as our students\u2019 needs, and our community, continue to grow and change. We celebrate what we have done together and are excited to extend that path into the future to benefit our students, our college and our community for years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for the Oleson family\u2019s commitment to Northwestern Michigan College. Our college might not be here today if it wasn\u2019t for their vision and dedication,\u201d said Dr. Nick Nissley, president of NMC. \u201cThe Olesons and the BBQ not only rallied support and resources over the years, but allowed us to open our campus to the community to celebrate all that we\u2019ve done together for our students. I am confident we will continue the spirit of the BBQ and Oleson family for many years to come and I look forward to it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the traditional BBQ event will not be returning, the College would like to host a celebration for volunteers, supporters and community members when it is safe to do so in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the BBQ first began, there are now a wide variety of ways for the community to learn about, engage with and support the college including through the NMC Foundation, advisory boards, volunteer positions and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Oleson Foundation has pledged to continue their support for the college and its students, just as they have for nearly thirty years. Most recently the Oleson Foundation made a gift of $100,000 to NMC\u2019s new West Hall Innovation Center. Marty Oleson will also continue to serve on the NMC Foundation Board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NMC BBQ Committee established an endowed scholarship in 2015 that will provide scholarship support in perpetuity for local students with financial need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the BBQ began, you have developed new ways to connect with our community and to support our students and we are excited to continue that important work together as a college and celebrate with you along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With sincere gratitude,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diana Fairbanks<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good afternoon NMC community, We have some important news to share with you about one of our college\u2019s oldest traditions. 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