Today is spring Professional Development Day. Don’t forget, AIeL is hosting an open house for the new Innovation Center, on the lower level of Sangamon Hall. Stop by today, 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

LEAGUE Kickoff Luncheon today!

All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE committee for lunch and the kickoff of the annual faculty and staff giving campaign from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the Student Union.

For those participating in the cardboard surfboard decorating contest, don’t forget to bring your board. Voting will conclude at 12:30 and the winner will be announced. Bring cash with you to purchase 50/50 tickets. Skip the line and complete your 2025 LEAGUE Donation Form now.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette

Did you guess yesterday’s surfer dudette was Keri Mason, director of LLCC Jacksonville? Keri’s first job was at D&H Drug Store in Columbia, MO. She is married with two children.

Speaking of super dudes, this one shreds more than the surf. Can you guess today’s surfer dude? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn. Congratulations to previous winners Mary Dellert and Shawn Floyd.

The LEAGUE Campaign Kickoff will be held tomorrow on Professional Development Day. LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education. It is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign, and the purpose is to raise money in support of our students and programs.

You can complete the LEAGUE 2025 donation form now or at the kickoff to help us reach our goal of raising a total of $1 million since the start of the LEAGUE Campaign.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette

Did you guess yesterday’s surfer dude was Jason Dockter, vice president of academic services? Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Jason is a community college graduate and Cubs fan. He also plays the drums. His first summer job in high school was as a painter in a warehouse for a company that sold steel pipe.

Speaking of pipes, this surfer dudette may not have surfed the Banzai Pipeline but she has climbed Kilimanjaro and rafted the Grand Canyon.

Can you guess today’s surfer dudedette? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn. Congratulations to previous winners Mary Dellert and Shawn Floyd.

Be sure to join us for lunch on Tuesday, March 25, in the Student Union for a beach inspired menu including:

• Malibu fresh fruit
• Venice Beach salad
• Baja tacos-fish and beef with toppings (Gluten free tortillas available upon request.)
• Santa Monica pasta
• Catalina rice
• Laguna Beach vegetables
• Chips and salsa
• Cookies and sweets

Complete the LEAGUE 2025 donation form now or at the kickoff to help us reach our goal of raising a total of $1 million since the start of the LEAGUE Campaign.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette
Did you guess yesterday’s surfer dudette was Alison Mills, associate vice president of financial aid? She doesn’t hang ten but she does love to hang with her family and friends playing cards and games. She also plays old lady volleyball and loves to cook!

If you break a leg surfing don’t call this doctor. Can you guess today’s surfer dude? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn. Congratulations to previous winners Mary Dellert and Shawn Floyd.

All faculty and staff are invited to catch the wave and join the LEAGUE Committee for fabulous food, entertainment, games and prizes on Professional Development Day, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. LLCC’s jazz band has been preparing some Beach Boy inspired tunes for your listening enjoyment. Limber up for a game of limbo, bring cash to purchase 50/50 tickets and vote on your favorite decorated surfboard.

Complete the LEAGUE 2025 donation form now or at the kickoff.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette

Although there are many similarities, yesterday’s surfer dude was not Brad Pitt. He spends more time helping to coach his son’s baseball team than in Hollywood. His first job was as an intern with the Illinois Department of Corrections where he worked for 17 years. This surfer dude is none other than our VP of Administrative Services Bryan Gleckler.

Today’s surfer dudette can help you navigate the waves of the federal student aid application known as FAFSA. Can you guess who this is? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

Still want to hang ten in the LEAGUE surfboard decorating contest? There are a few surfboards left in LLCC Foundation. Completed surfboards should be brought to the Student Union on March 25 between 9-11 a.m. where people can vote on their favorite one.

All faculty and staff are invited to catch the wave and join us for fabulous food, entertainment, games and prizes on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skip the line at the LEAGUE Kickoff on Professional Development Day and complete your LEAGUE 2025 Donation Form now. You can choose how where to designate your gift. Whether you donate for scholarships, the Pay It Forward Fund, LEAGUE Grants or the greatest need, your gift benefits the students and programs here at LLCC. Incentive items based on giving levels include a lunch bag, T-shirt and beach towel.

Guess the Surfer Dude/Dudette

Did you correctly guess that the surfer dudette was Hanna O’Brien marketing manager and LEAGUE committee member. Congratulations to previous winners Randi Riemann and Lindsay Shelton. Can you guess this surfer dude who serves as a member of the LEAGUE Cabinet? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

Thanks to all who are decorating cardboard surfboards for the LEAGUE Kickoff. More surfboards will be available on March 18 in the LLCC Foundation office, after break, for those still interested in joining in the fun. Completed surfboards should be brought to the Student Union on March 25 between 9 and 11 a.m. where people can vote on their favorite one.

The LEAGUE Committee has been hard at work making plans for the kickoff luncheon. All faculty and staff are invited to catch the wave and join us for fabulous food, entertainment, games and prizes on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Skip the line at the LEAGUE Kickoff on Professional Development Day and complete your LEAGUE 2025 donation form now.

Guess the surfer dude/dudette

Did you correctly guess that the emcee for the LEAGUE kickoff is Alex Berry, associate vice president of student services?

Can you guess this surfer dudette who serves as a member of the LEAGUE Committee? Submit your answer for a chance to win some LEAGUE swag by emailing LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

The LEAGUE Committee has been hard at work making plans for the upcoming kickoff of the LEAGUE campaign on Professional Development Day, Tuesday March 25. LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education. It is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign, and the purpose is to raise money in support of our students and programs. Since the LEAGUE campaign began in 1995, nearly $950,000 has been donated by faculty and staff members.

This year’s theme for the campaign is surfing. The committee invites all faculty and staff to “catch the wave” and join them for lunch, entertainment and camaraderie on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

LEAGUE Surfboard Decorating Contest

Calling all surfer dudes and dudettes … or departments who just like to be creative! The LEAGUE Committee is hosting a surfboard decorating contest — not real surfboards — but cardboard cutouts. Get your team together to decorate and decorate a surfboard by March 25. There will be a prize for the most popular surfboard. For more information, email Barb Eades or call 217-786-2255.

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for LEAGUE Grants. A total of $10,000 is available for projects and programs at LLCC. Grant applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. Please contact Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development and administration, for an application, 217-786-2446.

LEAGUE is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Donations to the League Campaign make these grants possible. The grant awards will be announced at the LEAGUE Kickoff event on Tuesday, March 25. There is not a dollar limit on proposals, however the highest average amount awarded per grant is generally $1,500 to $2,000. The Foundation has funded projects such as:

• GPS enabled sport watches to enhance physiology labs in Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Ultrasound phantom to aid in the teaching of ultrasound scanning
• Captioning support software for hearing impaired students.

Apply today!