Clearwave Fiber: Supporting Girls & Young Women
– Local Girl Scouts Awarded Technology Grant
October 7, 2025 1:35 pm
Shelley Hallier, SVP of Marketing, shares a moment with
one of the attendees at the Brick Builder's Bash at
Alligator Lake. (Photo: Clearwave)
By
Jill Jauch
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – Clearwave Fiber hosted the Brick Builders' Bash, a free LEGO-themed community event, recently held at Alligator Lake Park in Lake City. The event brought together families, local leaders, and nonprofit organizations to celebrate STEM education, creativity, and community engagement.
The event featured interactive LEGO® building stations, a collaborative build challenge, and a creative competition with prizes including LEGO® sets. Families also enjoyed a photo booth, party favors, and refreshments.
The Lake City Fire Department participated with its newest fire truck on-site, giving children a hands-on look at firefighting equipment and a chance to meet local first responders.
A key moment of the event was the presentation of a technology grant from Clearwave Fiber to the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, supporting expanded access to STEM learning opportunities for girls in Lake City and surrounding communities.
“Clearwave Fiber is proud to support organizations like the Girl Scouts that are making a real impact in the lives of young people,” said Shelley Hallier, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Clearwave Fiber. “This event is a perfect example of how technology, creativity, and community can come together to inspire the next generation."
Shelley Hallier, Senior Vice President of Marketing for
Clearwave Fiber, presents the Technology Grant to
Madeline Rodriguez, Membership Manager for the Girl
Scouts Gateway Council. (Photo: Clearwave)
The grant was enthusiastically received by local Girl Scout leadership, who emphasized the value it brings to future programming.
“Girl Scouts of Gateway Council is extremely grateful for this donation from Clearwave Fiber,” said Madeline Rodriguez, Girl Scouts Membership Manager. “It will be exciting to plan STEM events for our Girl Scouts here in Lake City and hopefully future Girl Scouts, as well.”
Ms. Rodriguez had a table at the event to provide information about scouting and to recruit future Girl Scouts.
The event also drew praise from city leadership for its community impact and support of digital access.
“I really appreciate having the choice of Fiber Internet in our market — not just as a consumer, but as an elected official who wants the best for our community,” said Lake City Mayor Noah Walker.
The Clearwave Team was out in full force at the event.
From left: Scott DeCruccio, Aaron Goodwin, Barbie
McInerney, Brooks Packer, April Cain, Shelley Hallier,
Jill Jauch and Britt Henderson. Not pictured: Michael
Sanders. (Photo: Clearwave)
The Brick Builders' Bash is part of Clearwave Fiber's broader mission to promote digital equity, youth empowerment, and access to technology in the communities it serves. By investing in local partnerships and STEM-focused initiatives, Clearwave aims to help build a stronger, more connected future.
Jill Jauch, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Clearwave Fiber, received her degree from the University of South Carolina in 1994, majoring in journalism, public relations, and sociology. Ms. Jauch has been involved in communications ever since.