August 11, 2000 NEWS RELEASE

CSF OF BGM RECEIVED A CHECK FROM GRINNELL MUTUAL GROUP FOUNDATION

The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of BGM (a Dollars for Scholars Chapter) received a check for $200.00 from the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation. Every year since 1990 the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has made a contribution to the Foundation.

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, one of the largest Farm Property Reinsurance Companies in the world, supports organizations that champion local causes, promotes education, and charitable organizations. The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of BGM is a worthy cause and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation said they were glad to contribute.

The Foundation is grateful to the Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company and all their employees for their generous contributions. The Foundation upholds the idea that education for our students is definitely a worth while cause. We all must do our part to help our students become the best they can be.

Your contribution does make a difference. If you have not yet made a contribution now is the time. Remember that only the interest is awarded as scholarships. Your contribution will always stay in the Foundation. As you build on your contributions and reach $500.00 or more your name will then be placed on the plaque displayed at the High School.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the Foundation please contact Deb Gay, CSF of BGM Board of Trustee representative for the BGM School Board-Malcom, or any other board member. You can also write to Box 469, Brooklyn, IA 52211.

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