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Organizational History - The Fairview Junior-Senior High School Reunion Corporation was established in 1999 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under the leadership of President Benny Lockett. The corporation was formed to address the needs and concerns of its members and the larger Linden/Cass County Community. The alumni of the Fairview Reunion Corporation was concerned about the lack of a community center for organized activities, the need for continuing education programs for both youth and adults, and for increased college scholarships for deserving students.
Vision - The Fairview Reunion Corporation will be the organization that provides increased opportunities for Cass County youth and adults to enhance their educational development, personal, and professional growth.
Mission - The mission of the Fairview Reunion Corporation is to contribute to the further development of the educational, personal, and professional needs of Linden/Cass County youth and adults.
Goals - To accomplish the mission of the Fairview Reunion Corporation, the goals are to: increase the number of active members, create an infrastructure for organizational sustainability, collaborate with external partners, provide opportunities for youth and adults to receive training in technical skills, engage in outreach services to address the needs in the broader community, and provide scholarships for deserving college bound youth.
Core Values - The members of the Fairview Reunion Corporation value and are committed to: Educational excellence, service that enrich the lives of youth and adults in the community, ethical behavior, integrity, and responsibility, lifelong learning for youth and adults, and collaboration and shared decision-making.
Organizational Highlights - Awarded eighteen (18) scholarships to area youth, established chapters in Dallas and Houston, identified over 400 alumni of Fairview Jr-Sr High School, solicited over 50 volunteers to produce the Fairview Reunions and to raise funds, secured 85 individual donors, and raised more than $20,000 in individual giving for the construction of the Fairview Community Center.
Corporate, Foundation and Business Supporters - Linden Economic Development Corporation, Meadows Foundation, International Paper, and Walmart.
