Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce: Scholarships awarded

CONTACTS: Amy Hansen, CPACC (608-843-3166)

The 2009 Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce (CPACC) Scholarships were awarded at the CPACC Chicken Barbeque on Memorial Day. This is the ninth year CPACC has awarded scholarships. The scholarships were awarded in the amount of $500 each to two area students.

This year’s winners were Paul Eicher and Hannah Van Den Brandt. Paul will be graduating from Middleton High School and lives in Cross Plains. He plans to continue working at Zimbrick Honda Auto shop and attend MATC Automotive Technician program. Hannah will be graduating from Middleton High School and lives in Cross Plains. She is planning to attend MacAlister College in St. Paul.

The applications were evaluated based on community service, student activities, scholastic achievements, and work experience/future employment goals. To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant (or parent of the applicant) must live or work in the Village of Cross Plains, the Town of Cross Plains or the Town of Berry. In addition, the applicant is expected to attend a technical school, college or university upon graduation.

Congratulations to the scholarship winners!

Previously known as the Cross Plains Businessmen’s Association, in 2008 the association transited to the Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce. The CPACC mission statement is: “Promote a strong economy and high quality of life for our Chamber members and the Cross Plains area community.” As the Chamber, we look forward to growing our membership and benefits, offering Chamber health insurance, hosting a new interactive website, expanding regional relationships, advertising, marketing, and educational opportunities, and promotion of local companies and members.

Questions regarding the scholarship or the Chamber should be directed to Amy Hansen @ cpbaexecdir@yahoo.com or 608-843-3166.