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Strimbu Memorial Fund
The Strimbu Memorial Fund was founded in 1990 to honor
Nick Strimbu, JR. During his life, he deceloped a legacy
of leadership, self-reliance and service matched by
few. It is this legacy which prompted the Memorial Fund
to be established so that his unfinished work might
continue.
Since it's inception The Strimbu Memorial Fund has
giving a total grant amount of $930,803.25 back to the
community.
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here to see 2005 and 2006 Year to Date grant recipients
Leadership Scholarship Award Commemorative
Plaque
The Strimbu Memorial Fund's Leadership, Scholarship
Award was created to honor and reward students for their
leadership and self reliance traits exhibited during
their high school years. The Strimbu Memorial Fund and
the Scholarship Award were created in 1989 after the
passing of Nick Strimbu Jr.
The Gazebo depicted on the plaque is located at the
homestead of Mr. Strimbu, in Brookfield, OH. The building
is the site where meetings were held every Sunday to
strategize and plan, with community leaders, regarding
the many dilemmas and projects of the time, as well
as to hold continual board meetings for various organizations.
It was also used for family functions and as a private
meeting place to help anyone in need.
The Barn in the background was built by Mr. Strimbu
who had a fondness for agriculture. He was born and
raised on a farm where he developed his strong work
ethic. His love for the land kept him simple, grounded
and approachable by all. The flag symbolizes his patriotism,
having served in WW II and his deep love for this country.
The plaque was created to inspire individuals to rise
to the occasion, by reminding us that one person's action
can touch and help hundreds and even thousands of people's
lives. Our hope is that those who have earned the plaque
will make similar contributions during their lifetime.
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