Bud McKee Memorial
Robert "Bud" McKee was one of the founding members of The Chesapeake
City Ecumenical Association. He was passionate about this
unity among the churches of Chesapeake City. The association
was founded through St. Rose and Trinity coming together in worship,
praise and song. Bud shared with Eileen Viars and me, that
through this joining, church members began discussing families in
the area in need of help. Because of the rural setting some 20
years + back, social services were not always readily available.
They began collecting food, packing boxes and delivering these to
the doors of those in need. And so an Association was formed
and ministries blossomed and continue today.
With Bud's help and direction, the CCEA moved from an informal
gathering of churches, to a registered 501(c)3. His dedication
and passion to God and community helped to keep this Association and
its' ministries alive. He served as Treasurer through January
of 2008.
Bud thoroughly enjoyed attending the Lenten and Advent services.
He loved the differences in the services and the music! More
importantly, he loved the gathering of the different faiths under
one roof, sharing praise and worship! I must say, it is a love
& passion we shared.
At the Spring Board Meeting 2008, we unanimously voted to initiate
a scholarship fund in honor of Bud's service. It will be named
the "Bud" McKee Scholarship Fund for Adult Continuing Education.
In August 2008, we completed the establishment of this scholarship.
In keeping with Bud’s goals, the scholarship will be awarded
to an adult currently in or returning to the workforce.
Additionally, the College will seek to find candidates who
are now or have served in a volunteer capacity.
Every effort will be made to award the first scholarship by
mid-September 2008.
Thereafter, we will renew this scholarship as funding permits.
Lastly, today like so many here, I say goodbye to my mentor and
treasured friend. I have no doubt that at 5:30 a.m. on
Thursday, April 24th, God and those who went before Bud, were
waiting at the gates of Heaven to welcome home this beloved son....
Deb