The Community Foundation of Central Illinois to hold 23rd Annual Meeting May 10

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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois will hold its 23rd Annual Meeting, A Year in Review on Tuesday, May 10 at The Hotel Pere Marquette, Cotillion Ball Room from 11:30 am-1:15 pm. 

 The Community Foundation will highlight 2010 grant making and feature a performance by members of the Spoon River Community Chorus, a 2010 grant recipient for their production of Mass Theatrical, an original musical composition.  

 In addition, CFCI will present the 2011 Founders Award, recognizing those individuals, corporations and organizations that have greatly benefited the Community Foundation.  Past Founder Award recipients include: Caterpillar Inc., Gordon and Jean Peters, and Gene and Harriett Swager.

Members of the media are invited to cover the event.

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