Posted on August 2, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The charitable organization “Drew’s Gift of Music” has been instrumental in providing band students throughout Indiana with the equipment and opportunities they need to pursue their musical passions.
Drew’s Gift was established in memory of Drew Shearin by his loved ones after he passed away in the fall of 2011.
At 17, Drew had already mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and reached the status of an award-winning composer, in addition to touching the lives of many with his friendly and helpful personality.
Community members have the chance to collectively commemorate Drew and contribute to the cause created in his honor during the annual Drew’s Gift of Music motorcycle ride and charity event on Saturday, August 3rd.
Those planning to participate in the motorcycle ride will meet at 10-56 Brewing Company, located on US-35 in Knox. Registration will start at 11 a.m. and riders will take off at noon.
The cost for a single rider is $20 and it will cost $30 to ride with a passenger. If you pay a ride ticket, that covers the cost to attend the dinner as well.
The charity event will be held at 4 p.m. at VFW Post 748 in Knox. The cost to attend is $10 and the event will include an auction, entertainment and a dinner.
In addition to monetary contributions, people are welcome to bring instruments to donate as well.
All funds raised and instruments donated go to help the organization with their mission to carry on Drew’s passion and dedication for music in all of its arrangements by empowering students to obtain musical instruments, financial support for instruction and scholarships for advanced music education.
Visit drewsgiftofmusic.com for more information about how you can get involved.
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Friday, August 2, 2019
Friday, February 22, 2019
Bee-utiful Turn Out at the 2nd Annual Social Gathering of The Hive
Posted on February 21, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Hive, a local ladies giving circle established through the Starke County Community Foundation, helped provide a platform and funding to four amazing causes during their second annual Social Gathering at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center Wednesday evening.
Drew’s Gift of Music and The Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation will each receive a $750 grant, The Koontz Lake/Oregon-Township Volunteer Fire Department will be getting $1,500 and the Hope Restored Recovery Home will be awarded a grant of $2,000.
Each group had a chance to speak about their organization and discuss how the funding was going to assist their cause. The amount of grant funding was determined by how many votes the various organizations gathered from Hive members.
Representatives of the Hope Restored Recovery Home Steve Purtha and Megan Johnston talked about the need for accessible addiction treatment in the community.
Their grant money will be spent on construction supplies for the facility being built on Lane Street in North Judson. Their anticipated date of completion is fall of this year.
Koontz Lake/Oregon-Township Volunteer Fire Department Captain Kyle Hinds explained that a lot of the funding the department receives comes directly from fundraising and the firefighters themselves.
He said their money will go toward purchasing medical supplies as well as a new rescue saw.
Drew’s Gift of Music Founder Deb Johnson discussed how their charity was established in memory of her son, former Knox High School Drum Major Drew Shearin. She said they’ll be using their money to expand their reach in the community to get instruments in the hands of even more students.
She also emphasized a new program they started at Knox Schools called Music Reycled where the organization pays for one student to get professional lessons and then they teach 10 more students what they learned.
Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation Founder Harold Welter highlighted the giving spirit of his daughter who passed away in 2000.
He emphasized that in 2018 they were able to provide 17 grants that made a difference in the lives of teachers and students all across Starke County. The funding provided by the Hive will be used to continue their mission of helping local educators and underprivileged children.
In addition to spotlighting those charitable organizations, some officials from the ladies giving circle spoke as well. SCCF Director of Development and Hive Founder Jessi Martinovic and Hive Chairwoman Andrea Cox started the event out by sharing a bit about the organization and past grant recipients.
Northern Indiana Community Foundation Associate Director Corinne Becknell Lucas also took to the podium.
She highlighted how a portion of the dues collected from the Hive members goes to fund the annual grants and how another part is set aside in an endowment fund.
She also shared a recent development that will bring more funds into The Hive to help fund future projects.
She explained, “We are pleased to announce that the Starke County Legacy of Women, a former giving circle of the Starke County Community Foundation, has agreed to move their endowment dollars into the Hive Giving Circle.”
A powerful presentation from ‘The Giving Gal’ Stephanie Jones was another element of the event. She spoke about the importance of giving and living a grateful life.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Hive, a local ladies giving circle established through the Starke County Community Foundation, helped provide a platform and funding to four amazing causes during their second annual Social Gathering at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center Wednesday evening.
Drew’s Gift of Music and The Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation will each receive a $750 grant, The Koontz Lake/Oregon-Township Volunteer Fire Department will be getting $1,500 and the Hope Restored Recovery Home will be awarded a grant of $2,000.
Each group had a chance to speak about their organization and discuss how the funding was going to assist their cause. The amount of grant funding was determined by how many votes the various organizations gathered from Hive members.
Representatives of the Hope Restored Recovery Home Steve Purtha and Megan Johnston talked about the need for accessible addiction treatment in the community.
Their grant money will be spent on construction supplies for the facility being built on Lane Street in North Judson. Their anticipated date of completion is fall of this year.
Koontz Lake/Oregon-Township Volunteer Fire Department Captain Kyle Hinds explained that a lot of the funding the department receives comes directly from fundraising and the firefighters themselves.
He said their money will go toward purchasing medical supplies as well as a new rescue saw.
Drew’s Gift of Music Founder Deb Johnson discussed how their charity was established in memory of her son, former Knox High School Drum Major Drew Shearin. She said they’ll be using their money to expand their reach in the community to get instruments in the hands of even more students.
She also emphasized a new program they started at Knox Schools called Music Reycled where the organization pays for one student to get professional lessons and then they teach 10 more students what they learned.
Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation Founder Harold Welter highlighted the giving spirit of his daughter who passed away in 2000.
He emphasized that in 2018 they were able to provide 17 grants that made a difference in the lives of teachers and students all across Starke County. The funding provided by the Hive will be used to continue their mission of helping local educators and underprivileged children.
In addition to spotlighting those charitable organizations, some officials from the ladies giving circle spoke as well. SCCF Director of Development and Hive Founder Jessi Martinovic and Hive Chairwoman Andrea Cox started the event out by sharing a bit about the organization and past grant recipients.
Northern Indiana Community Foundation Associate Director Corinne Becknell Lucas also took to the podium.
She highlighted how a portion of the dues collected from the Hive members goes to fund the annual grants and how another part is set aside in an endowment fund.
She also shared a recent development that will bring more funds into The Hive to help fund future projects.
She explained, “We are pleased to announce that the Starke County Legacy of Women, a former giving circle of the Starke County Community Foundation, has agreed to move their endowment dollars into the Hive Giving Circle.”
A powerful presentation from ‘The Giving Gal’ Stephanie Jones was another element of the event. She spoke about the importance of giving and living a grateful life.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Assist Aspiring Musicians with the Drew’s Gift of Music Instrument Drive
Posted on October 15, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
There’s an ambitious student musician who’s waiting to give that unused instrument of yours a new home.
Drew’s Gift of Music has been instrumental in providing band students throughout Indiana with the equipment they need to pursue their musical passions.
Deb Johnson, Drew’s mother, previously shared that the charity partners with more than 20 schools across the state and they hope to continue making more connections.
Officials annouced on social media that this year was the largest request and placement to date.
And fortunately, there’s a way you can help with providing instruments to aspiring musicians.
The charity holds an instrument drive, year-round, where people can make drop-offs at a few different locations, including the Demotte State Bank in Knox and Legacy Salon in Culver. Right now there’s a need for more woodwinds specifically but all donations of a reasonable size are welcome.
Organization representatives say that each instrument received is cleaned, repaired, and then ready for a student to pick up and play.
Even broken and damaged instruments will be accepted. Whatever cannot be repaired is repurposed into unique items to be auctioned at the annual Drew’s Gift event held on the first Saturday in August.
Drew’s Gift of Music was established to commemorate the giving spirit of Drew Shearin, an inspirational student who passed away unexpectedly in October of 2011.
Drew touched the lives of many, near and far. At 17, he had already mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and was an award-winning composer, just to name a few accomplishments. His love for music and his memory live on through the Drew’s Gift initiative.
To learn more, check out the Drew’s Gift of Music Facebook page or visit drewshearinmusic.com.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
There’s an ambitious student musician who’s waiting to give that unused instrument of yours a new home.
Drew’s Gift of Music has been instrumental in providing band students throughout Indiana with the equipment they need to pursue their musical passions.
Deb Johnson, Drew’s mother, previously shared that the charity partners with more than 20 schools across the state and they hope to continue making more connections.
Officials annouced on social media that this year was the largest request and placement to date.
And fortunately, there’s a way you can help with providing instruments to aspiring musicians.
The charity holds an instrument drive, year-round, where people can make drop-offs at a few different locations, including the Demotte State Bank in Knox and Legacy Salon in Culver. Right now there’s a need for more woodwinds specifically but all donations of a reasonable size are welcome.
Organization representatives say that each instrument received is cleaned, repaired, and then ready for a student to pick up and play.
Even broken and damaged instruments will be accepted. Whatever cannot be repaired is repurposed into unique items to be auctioned at the annual Drew’s Gift event held on the first Saturday in August.
Drew’s Gift of Music was established to commemorate the giving spirit of Drew Shearin, an inspirational student who passed away unexpectedly in October of 2011.
Drew touched the lives of many, near and far. At 17, he had already mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and was an award-winning composer, just to name a few accomplishments. His love for music and his memory live on through the Drew’s Gift initiative.
To learn more, check out the Drew’s Gift of Music Facebook page or visit drewshearinmusic.com.
Friday, August 3, 2018
The 7th Annual “Drew’s Gift of Music” Event is Happening Tomorrow in Knox
Posted on August 3, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
An inspirational Knox student who impacted the lives of countless people before his sudden passing in October of 2011 continues to make a major impact posthumously.
Community members have the chance to collectively commemorate Drew Shearin and contribute to the cause created in his honor this Saturday at the 7th annual “Drew’s Gift of Music” event.
The charitable organization “Drew’s Gift” has been instrumental in providing band students throughout Indiana with the equipment they need to pursue their musical passions.
At 17, Drew had already mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and reached the status of an award-winning composer, just to name a few accomplishments. His love for music and memory lives on through the Drew’s Gift initiative.
Tomorrow’s event will be held at the VFW Post 748 in Knox. The day will start with registration for the motorcycle ride at 11 a.m. CDT. The ride costs $20 for a single rider and $30 to ride with a passenger. Riders will take off around noon and will return to the VFW around 4 p.m., just in time for the dinner.
Tickets for the event cost $10 and that gives you access to the pulled-pork dinner, the silent and live auctions and the entertainment. The Knox Jug Band will be providing live music from 4 until 5 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 5 p.m.
In addition to monetary donations, individuals can bring in band instruments to contribute to the cause. If you bring an instrument, you get into the event free of charge.
Drew’s mother Deb Johnson noted that Drew’s Gift helps bring instruments to approximately 25 schools throughout the state. She said the ultimate goal is to partner with each and every one of them to assist aspiring student musicians who may not be able to afford an instrument on their own.
Students looking to benefit from the program can speak to their band director who will know how to get in touch with the organization. If a school isn’t currently partnering with Drew’s Gift, band directors can email drewshearinmusic@gmail.com to learn how to get involved.
More information about the program as well as personal music, pictures and videos can be found on the Drew’s Gift of Music Facebook page or at DrewShearinMusic.com.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
An inspirational Knox student who impacted the lives of countless people before his sudden passing in October of 2011 continues to make a major impact posthumously.
Community members have the chance to collectively commemorate Drew Shearin and contribute to the cause created in his honor this Saturday at the 7th annual “Drew’s Gift of Music” event.
The charitable organization “Drew’s Gift” has been instrumental in providing band students throughout Indiana with the equipment they need to pursue their musical passions.
At 17, Drew had already mastered multiple instruments, served as drum major for the Knox Redskin Brigade and reached the status of an award-winning composer, just to name a few accomplishments. His love for music and memory lives on through the Drew’s Gift initiative.
Tomorrow’s event will be held at the VFW Post 748 in Knox. The day will start with registration for the motorcycle ride at 11 a.m. CDT. The ride costs $20 for a single rider and $30 to ride with a passenger. Riders will take off around noon and will return to the VFW around 4 p.m., just in time for the dinner.
Tickets for the event cost $10 and that gives you access to the pulled-pork dinner, the silent and live auctions and the entertainment. The Knox Jug Band will be providing live music from 4 until 5 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 5 p.m.
In addition to monetary donations, individuals can bring in band instruments to contribute to the cause. If you bring an instrument, you get into the event free of charge.
Drew’s mother Deb Johnson noted that Drew’s Gift helps bring instruments to approximately 25 schools throughout the state. She said the ultimate goal is to partner with each and every one of them to assist aspiring student musicians who may not be able to afford an instrument on their own.
Students looking to benefit from the program can speak to their band director who will know how to get in touch with the organization. If a school isn’t currently partnering with Drew’s Gift, band directors can email drewshearinmusic@gmail.com to learn how to get involved.
More information about the program as well as personal music, pictures and videos can be found on the Drew’s Gift of Music Facebook page or at DrewShearinMusic.com.
Thursday, August 3, 2017
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