2016 Calendar Western New Mexico University Foundation. Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2014/15

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1 2016 Calendar Western New Mexico University Foundation Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2014/15

2 Western New Mexico University University Foundation PO Box 1158 Silver City, NM Years of History NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID IMS 85726

3 Executive Director s Note The 2014/15 fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, has begun the groundwork to move the Western New Mexico University Foundation forward. I am pleased to provide you with an annual summary of the important activities, support and leadership from the Board of Directors that have propelled change and positioned the Foundation for advancement of Western New Mexico University. The WNMU Foundation secured over $550,000 in the fiscal year, inclusive of gifts to endowments, in-kind contributions and donations to the agency accounts held to support the university campus community. We issued 152 scholarships totaling over $135,000 to students supporting their financial needs and recognizing their achievements. Three new endowments were created, the Henry W. Bing and Mary J. Ewalt Scholarship, the John and Linda McGee Scholarship and the Edwina and Charles Milner Artist Lecture Series. Together, in a time when private donations have seen a decline, our donors, alumni, faculty, staff and community members have continued to make contributing to the University Foundation a priority. The Board of Director s openness to examine the organization and make difficult decisions will help us to embrace the challenges and opportunities that are ahead of us. Foremost, they voted to reorganize the administrative structure to create a stronger relationship with the University. The Foundation now serves as the umbrella area for Alumni Affairs, and the platform for an office of advancement with both areas reporting to the Vice President of Business Affairs. As a separately incorporated 501(c)3 non-profit organization, The Foundation exists solely to benefit Western New Mexico University in all applicable capacities. The Board of Directors opted again to hold the spending threshold policy for endowed scholarship awards at 2.5%. Effective January 2015, Wells Fargo Wealth Management manages the endowment portfolio. To provide the potential for greater gains, the Board made the decision to change our investment strategy from balanced to balanced appreciation and increased the minimum funds for a new endowment to $15,000. The importance of being a component unit of the University is crucial to decision making. To be consistent with University practices, the Foundation changed accounting standards from FASB to GASB. Following the new standards, the 2014/15 fiscal year end audit has been completed and we received an unqualified opinion with no findings for the tenth consecutive year. We are especially grateful to Board President, Richard Peterson, who took on the additional role of executive director after the former executive director retired in December Mr. Peterson served in this volunteer capacity for approximately six months while the Foundation was conducting its search for a new executive director. I am honored to have been chosen for the job and have been encouraged by the administrative leadership to use the rich history and commitment of those involved with our institution to take chances on new ideas that will give us the momentum to continue for many more years into our future. The profound nature of change is allowing me to be a part of this opportunity to transform the lives of the students we serve, to find ways to better support the faculty and staff that share their knowledge, to help improve our campus and to engage the community. The WNMU Foundation is a Foundation for Transformation. Everyone can be a part of giving. Thank you for being a catalyst of transforming the future together. Jodi C. Edens-Crocker Executive Director Western New Mexico University Foundation $550, $135,000 Secured by the Foundation this year Number of Scholarships Granted Value of Scholarships Awarded

4 Letter from Foundation President A Message from the President The WNMU Foundation is pleased to provide you with the new Annual Report, this year formatted as a calendar, and containing new information you may find of interest. This project is among the many changes occurring, in large part due to significant reorganization over past months and the guidance of our new Director, Jodi Edens-Crocker. I would like to make the point that a university foundation is more than its board of directors, its staff, its investments, or its report! It s fundamentally about student success and transforming lives. It s about transforming ourselves to meet changing and growing needs. It s about partnering with the university, and it s about connections with alumni and friends. These are not just words. Your Foundation is growing its commitment to the University, its students and its vision. We continue to focus on students, ensuring they have the financial tools needed. And in keeping with the spirit of transformation, we are transforming ourselves. Importantly, responding to the desire of the Board of Directors, fundraising is an area receiving more emphasis. We look to grow our work with the University Foundation as we engage in a growing number of annual campus, local, regional and special event fundraising campaigns. Success in these efforts means more opportunity for the University and students. WNMU has seen many changes throughout our 123-year history. No one knows better than you the feeling of excitement it is to be on our historic campus, seeing students on their way to class, athletes competing on the field, and professors sharing their passion each and every day. To continue to build on that success, we have created a Master Plan, outlining our vision for campus changes and updates through the next decade and a half. The plan provides a framework of how the university develops from within its boundaries while complementing our neighbors and constituents. This is not an absolute, but rather a flexible plan that adapts to our changing environment while holding firm to our values. Long-term growth can only happen through your continued generosity. Through the efforts of the University Foundation, we are growing our contributions and scholarship awards benefiting more students each year. As a direct support organization, the University Foundation s direction is a key asset to the development of our university for the future. Thank you for your contributions and support, and thank you for helping to make WNMU a special place for the next 123 years. Go Mustangs, Richard Peterson Foundation President Western New Mexico University Joseph (Joe) Shepard, Ph.D. President Western New Mexico University Foundation Board of Directors 2014/2015 Richard Peterson, President Diane Torrez, Vice President Tamara Ogilvie, Secretary Richard Lawyer, Treasurer William Perkins, Past President Dr. Mary Cowan, Theresa Lynn Fraizer, Jovita Gonzales, James Hill, Dr. Thomas E. Hines, Dr. Melinda McClanahan, Linda McGee, John Myers, Howard Ness, Grant Welker University Foundation & Alumni Affairs Staff Jodi C. Edens-Crocker, Executive Director Amanda Moffett Lane, Director Alumni Affairs Debra Brundage, Scholarship Coordinator Sheree Frederick, Executive Administrative Assistant Charlotte McGaughey, Contract CPA WNMU University Foundation Hunter Hall PO Box 1158 Silver City, NM 88062

5 Western New Mexico University Foundation Statements of Net Position June 30, 2015 ASSETS LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Cash and cash equivalents Cash restricted for other organizations Accounts receivable $513,708 $299,310 $6,750 Payable to WNMU Deposits held for others Total liabilities $165,669 $299,310 $464,979 Total current assets NONCURRENT ASSETS Investments, net Capital assets, net Total noncurrent assets $819,768 $7,187,093 $10,781 $7,197,874 NET POSITION Unrestricted Investment in capital assets Restricted - expendable Restricted - nonexpendable (28,404) $10,781 $107,682 $7,462,604 TOTAL ASSETS $8,017,642 Total net position $7,552,663 TOTAL ASSETS $8,017,642 $8,017,642 $8,017,642 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Western New Mexico University Foundation

6 Schedule of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 OPERATING REVENUES Gifts Fund Raising In-kind contributions from WNMU Total operating revenue OPERATING EXPENSES Program services: Program support Scholarships Equipment and supplies Other expenses: Fund raising expenses General and administrative expenses Total operating expenses Operating income (loss) $39,986 $51,540 $101,291 $192,817 $94,091 $135,913 $7,200 $237,204 $32,229 $124,156 $156,385 $393,589 ($200,772) Scholarships issued by the Foundation over the past five years: FISCAL YEAR The endowment over the past five years: FISCAL YEAR $98,480 $111,333 $135,913 $7,443,273 $7,562,866 $6,495,531 $201,123 $189,253 NONOPERATING REVENUES Interest and dividends earnings Investment fees Net appreciation (depreciation) in investments $216,873 ($70,448) ($165,174) $6,058,517 $5,889,949 Total non-operating revenues (losses) Income (loss) before capital additions ($18,749) ($219,521) CAPITAL ADDITIONS Contributions to endowments Increase (decrease) in net positions $123,326 ($96,195) NET POSITION, beginning of year $7,648,858 NET POSITION, end of year $7,552,663 Additional Revenues Not included on the above statement are $270,291 of contributions received that were designated for University functions and departments, and $24,500 land donation that was transferred to the University.

7 Matching Fund Campaign to establish student mentors Western New Mexico University plans to develop a unique student-mentoring program if at least $133,000 is raised through a matching campaign initiative with The State of New Mexico. The State of New Mexico has made available $400,000 to help WNMU provide the mentorship and research opportunities, if the university raises $133,000 before March 1. For every $1 raised, the State will provide $2. Seniors studying in STEM-H programs, which include science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health fields, will become mentors to other students, if the campaign is successful. The student mentors will provide academic mentoring and tutoring, as well as access to research to underclassmen. With the generosity of our community, a successful campaign will help us develop a modern approach to mentoring and provide additional research experiences, said Dr. Jose Herrera, Assoc. Vice President, College of Arts and Sciences Dean. The student mentor teams will also provide a community based approach to improve the likelihood that WNMU students will contribute to the educational and economic enterprise in the community. To learn more about the program and to make a contribution, visit $133,000 must be raised before March 1

8 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 LAST QUARTER NEW MOON THE NMSU GOSPEL CHOIR 12 COMMUNITY EVENT: CHOCOLATE FANTASIA 13 HAPPY 123 BIRTHDAY TO WNMU! FIRST QUARTER 16 ASH WEDNESDAY 17 WOMEN S LECTURE SERIES FEATURING ROSE MAPENDO 18 LINCOLN S BIRTHDAY 19 $1.98 TALENT SHOW VIRUS THEATER 20 VALENTINE S DAY 21 PRESIDENT S DAY 22 FULL MOON POP-UP NEW MEDIA FESTIVAL WASHINGTON S BIRTHDAY 29 WNMU STUDENT SHOW EXHIBIT OPENING MARCH FOURTH MARCHING BAND! Jake Ryan Vega Silver City, NM Major: Forestry/Wildlife Foundation Scholarship Recipient FEBRUARY 2016

9 Tree Rock Donation A familiar hang out spot for generations of alumni officially became University property after a recent land donation, including Tree Rock, by the family of Judge J.C. Robinson. Tree Rock has been a landmark of the main campus, located above the Muir Heights housing area, and visible to most campus residents, the large tree and the surrounding land has been property of the Robinson family until now. Thank you to the Robinson family! Great Race Going Strong Since 1967 On your mark, get set.. go! WNMU students and alumni are gearing up for the 49th Annual Great Race. This year s event will be celebrated the week of April with several day races and other events bringing together community and students. Students will be forming teams and strategizing, as they prepare to rack up points with time trials up familiar roads including Cardiac Hill. Come out for the fun and familiar excitement of The Great Race, WNMU s greatest tradition! Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at or alumni@wnmu.edu to register.

10 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 LAST QUARTER NEW MOON EDWINA AND CHARLES MILNER WOMEN IN THE ARTS LECTURE SERIES FEATURING CATALING DELGADO TRUNK FIRST QUARTER FULL MOON ST. PATRICK S DAY PALM SUNDAY SPRING BEGINS LAST QUARTER GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MARCH 2016

11 Gala The Signature Event of WNMU The 2015 Gala was held Saturday, April 11, WNMU President Shepard and the Foundation Board of Directors hosted the blacktie event on campus in the historical Graham Gym. Nearly 250 attendees and WNMU supporters were transported to the canals of Venice for an evening of dining, music and dance. The silent auction added to the excitement as guests outbid one another in hopes of making the winning bid on one or more spectacular auction packages, items and one-of-a- kind experiences. Student / Donor Luncheon The annual scholarship and donor recognition luncheon provides an opportunity for scholarship recipients and their donors to meet and celebrate the students achievements, while acknowledging the donors contributions to their success. The event honors WNMU Foundation scholarship recipients and each donor s extraordinary generosity. WNMU Foundation Scholarships make a difference! To a student who is struggling financially to meet the heavy cost of getting an education, a scholarship is the pivotal piece that makes their dreams and goals attainable. Join us on Monday, April 25. The $25,000 of net proceeds are used to help scholarship recipients reach their educational aspirations by lightening their financial obligations and enriching their overall university experience. An increase of proceeds by $5,000 is an indicator that this event is an important opportunity to all those who care about WNMU to support scholarships, our students and the entirety of the University community. We look forward to seeing you at the 4th Annual Foundation Scholarship Gala, Boots & Bling, Saturday, April 23, 2016.

12 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 LAST QUARTER NEW MOON FIRST QUARTER BFA EXHIBIT OPENING MCCRAY GALLERY FULL MOON CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA ACROBATS FROM AFRICA 23 GREAT RACE WNMU MUSTANG ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT 29 SCHOLARSHIP GALA PASSOVER 30 LAST QUARTER SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON BEATS AND WORDS STORYTELLING, SLAM POETRY WNMU SPRING THEATRE PRODUCTION WEST SIDE STORY RaTanya Gail Louise Newsome Tucson, AZ Major: Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient APRIL 2016

13 A passion for students Linda and John McGee were surprised and overwhelmed when the establishment of an endowed scholarship named in their honor was announced at the 2015 Scholarship Gala. Linda, a fourth generation Grant County native, and John, from Portales, NM have been a part of the WNMU family for many years. There is no greater honor than to be nominated by your former students with a scholarship that they all funded, said Linda. Linda is a 1969 alumna with a BA in accounting. She taught accounting courses at WNMU for 30 years. Linda is a partner in the Stone McGee CPA firm in Silver City. John was born to a ranching family and worked for the Chino Mine division until Linda continues to give back to the University, serving on the WNMU Foundation Board of Directors since Both are staunch supporters of WNMU Athletics. Over the years they have traveled with and for the Mustangs, and sponsored the cheerleaders so that the squad could also travel to support the teams. The McGees have been like parents and an extended family to hundreds of WNMU students because of their welcoming home and open hearts. We are truly proud of each and every one of the students that have come into our lives and wish them the best with everything they accomplish in this life. Their compassion for students and the ability to provide financial assistance will continue to make a difference at WNMU through the John and Linda McGee Scholarship.

14 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW MOON COMMUNITY EVENT TOUR OF THE GILA BEGINS FIRST QUARTER 14 TOUR OF THE GILA ENDS MOTHER S DAY COMMENCEMENT FULL MOON ARMED FORCES DAY LAST QUARTER COMMUNITY EVENT 21ST ANNUAL SILVER CITY BLUES FESTIVAL BEGINS 21ST ANNUAL SILVER CITY BLUES FESTIVAL ENDS MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED MAY 2016

15 Ewalt Endowment Supports Early Childhood Program Mary and Henry (Bing) Ewalt first discovered Silver City after reading about it in a New York Times article in After several trips to visit the area in that same year, they purchased a home. The many diverse community opportunities that Silver City offers, together with the scenic wilderness environment, captured their interests. Their community involvement with organizations such as the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning, Mimbres Region Arts Council, Literacy Link Leamos and WNMU helped to strengthen their ties and commitment to the community at large. We came for the wilderness and stayed because of the people, said Bing. From Pittsburgh, PA, they are seasonal residents who travel between Pittsburgh and Silver City. Bing, a retired attorney, specialized in labor and employment law and has litigated cases all over the country including before the US Supreme Court. A US Army Officer veteran who served in Vietnam, Bing was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation during his service. Mary, with a B.A. from Rice University and M.A. from Northwestern, has been an English teacher, an administrator of non-profits, and manager of family real estate enterprises. A leader and doer, she is a staunch supporter and an active participant in the arts and environment with a distinguished record of volunteerism, including still being active as a lead docent at the Carnegie Museum of Art. In 2014, Mary and Bing made a charitable gift to create the Henry W. Bing and Mary J. Ewalt Scholarship. This new endowment will support students pursuing an early childhood degree and will make a difference in the lives of WNMU students in perpetuity. Even though we aren t WNMU alums, we support it and its Early Childhood Development initiatives because doing so is clearly an excellent, effective investment in the future of the University, its students, the community and its children and New Mexico. A poem inspired by the Ewalts giving by W. Jack Crocker Although not WNMU alums, We are graduates of life, and know That the future begins in childhood. To increase the odds a young life blooms Our endowment is like rain to grow Children s dreams, an investment toward the likelihood That as the taught child learns hope will take root and continually draw Interest, prospering in a life of accrued good.

16 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW MOON A.S.L.E. CONFERENCE 12 FIRST QUARTER A.S.L.E. CONFERENCE 15 A.S.L.E. CONFERENCE 16 LIVE ON THE LAWN CONCERT FULL MOON FLAG DAY FATHER S DAY 26 SUMMER BEGINS 27 LAST QUARTER Claudia Osuna Mexico Major: Accounting and Marketing Foundation Scholarship Recipient JUNE 2016

17 Thank you Silver City! Our greater community plays a unique role and support system to our students, faculty, museum and programs. Community service groups make a difference through financial support and collaboration by providing partnerships, grant-in-aid funding and establishing named endowments that will support a student scholarship in perpetuity. The WNMU Foundation community supporters help sustain our mission. Thank you to those groups who have given during the 2014/15 fiscal year. We look forward to building, strengthening and continuing our important relationship. B. P. O. Elks #2750; P. E. O. Chapter AG; Grant County Branch of AAUW, Inc.; Grant County Rolling Stones; Mimbres Region Arts Council; P. E. O. Chapter BR; Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce; Silver City Moose Lodge 1718; PFLAG Silver City; Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services; Town & Country Garden Club; 24 Club

18 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW MOON INDEPENDENCE DAY FIRST QUARTER FULL MOON LAST QUARTER COMMUNITY EVENT CLAY FESTIVAL BEGINS COMMUNITY EVENT CLAY FESTIVAL ENDS JULY 2016

19 Finding a new home, new future By Grecia Rivas It may not seem like it but my journey is like that of many others. I was born in Mexico and grew up in America. Growing up in a Hispanic family there are some principles that are important to me. Traditions, culture and family. They re important but so are hard work, dedication and being true to yourself. I know that my journey can inspire others who are looking to become someone so I m studying graphic design because I believe that I can make a difference in the world. I transferred from Pima Community College to Western last year and soon I ll be the first in my family to earn a degree. WNMU Fast Facts Established in 1893 School Colors: Purple & Gold Mascot: Rawhide Campuses in Silver City, Deming, Lordsburg, TorC and Gallup Student Population: 3,500 Greatest Tradition: The Great Race, since 1967 Fields of Study: More than 70 As a graphic artist, I ve realized that pictures are powerful things. They can make people laugh and make them cry. Pictures can change minds. Since I can remember I ve been changing people s minds through creativity and art. I m a dreamer and my dream is coming true.

20 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW MOON FIRST QUARTER FULL MOON LAST QUARTER LIVE ON THE LAWN CONCERT sage Mays Albuquerque, NM Major: Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarship Recipient AUGUST 2016

21 Alumi Garden: A Place of Reflection & Honor The Alumni Garden was established in 2006 by a committee consisting of Eugene Gomez, Jimmy Jones, Patsy Madrid, Christy Miller, Ken Puleston, Jan Sherman and Betty St. John. Help was also received from Court Hall, First New Mexico Bank, Mike Martinez, Henry Sanchez, Silver Heights Nursery and the WNMU Maintenance Department. Hats in the Garden The University Foundation hosted Hats In The Garden in September 2015 as an event to engage Western New Mexico University supporters and to raise funds for the Foundation. Just as the Garden has transformed and changed with the seasons and the beautiful trees that began as saplings have taken root, the Garden represents the transformation and changes that have taken place throughout the history of WNMU. The Garden is a place of reflection for the lives that have been influenced by WNMU. Today the garden is enjoyed by the entire community; students taking selfies on the bridge, children playing in piles of fallen leaves; faculty, students and staff sitting under the gazebo sharing conversation. You ll find people enjoying lunch out on a bench and dogs and their owners taking in the sun. It is a place to honor those whose footsteps we follow, and a place to create memories. The event took place in the Alumni Garden and attendees wore creative hats. Local apparel businesses Vintage Fantasies and Raven s Nest partnered with the Foundation to present a fashion show featuring WNMU students. The People s Choice Award was awarded to a participant who wore the most memorable hat.

22 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 NEW MOON FIRST QUARTER LABOR DAY FULL MOON LAST QUARTER FALL BEGINS HATS IN THE GARDEN SEPTEMBER 2016

23 Stay Connected! Mustang Roundup is coming to you! Throughout 2016 we will travel across the United States visiting our chapters and creating new ones. We want to inform you of all the new benefits that are available to alumni and help plan where our next event will be held. The Mustang Roundup will help connect alumni to their nearest WNMU chapter. Stay connected so that we can tell you all the great things happening at WNMU and reconnect to each other! We d like to get the most up-todate contact information for everyone. So have you moved? Don t get the newsletters? We can fix that! Contact Amanda Moffett Lane at or alumni@wnmu.edu. All things Purple & Gold at Homecoming 2016 The first weekend of October is your time to return to campus as WNMU celebrates Homecoming with several days of festivities culminating in the big game at Ben Altamirano Field. Alumni will celebrate the Mustangs with annual traditions including the Homecoming Parade, evening socials and pre-game tailgate. The Mustang football team will be playing its first year in the Lone Star Conference, taking on Midwestern State University on Saturday, October 1. Visit campus and take in the feeling of coming back home. Go Mustangs!

24 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 NEW MOON FIRST QUARTER ROSH HASHANAH FULL MOON COLUMBUS DAY YOM KIPPUR LAST QUARTER NEW MOON 30 HALLOWEEN 31 Daniel Martinez Ontario, CA Criminal Justice Foundation Scholarship Recipient OCTOBER 2016

25 Ways to give Your gift to the WNMU Foundation supports all things important to you at WNMU and makes a difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff and the campus community. It provides the means for the Foundation to foster its mission. Your gift can be restricted for a particular educational purpose of your choosing or unrestricted, authorizing the University to take advantage of opportunities that will advance the institution or meet its critical needs. The WNMU Foundation is a public, non-profit Foundation, and your gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We offer various methods of giving that provide a variety of tax benefits designed to meet the needs of each individual donor's unique situation. You can choose to restrict gifts for a specific scholarship, department or activity on campus and gifts of $15,000 or above can be used to establish new donor-named endowments that will continue forever to generate an annual support stream for your desired educational purpose or direct the entire gift for immediate use. For your consideration: Cash, check or credit card Payroll Deduction Appreciated Stock & Holdings In-Kind Planned gifts Charitable Bequests Charitable Lead Trusts Life-Income gift Tribute/Memorial Real Estate Corporate Match/Partners We look forward to helping you structure your contribution(s) to best meet your giving objective. Give today: foundation.wnmu.edu

26 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FIRST QUARTER FULL MOON VETERANS DAY LAST QUARTER NEW MOON 30 THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 2016

27 What does the Foundation mean to you? I feel that the Foundation transforms and enhances the lives of our students through educational scholarships, programs and staff and faculty development! - Debra Brundage, Scholarship Coordinator, University Foundation The Foundation helps connect WNMU, its alumni and friends by building a community that makes positive contributions to current and future students. - Amanda Moffett Lane, Director Alumni Affairs The Foundation provides scholarships for students interested in all areas of the arts and they helped make it possible for the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra to perform four years in a row an exceptional opportunity for the people of Grant County. - Faye McCalmont, Special Assistant to the President for Cultural Affairs I know for me, the Foundation has been the venue (and the fiscal agent) of choice to develop innovative projects that benefit our students. - Dr. Jose Herrera, Assoc. Vice President, College of Arts and Science Dean Giving to the University Foundation enables students with financial need to attend school, thus putting into action my value of education - for the individual student, for our country, and for the entire world. Everyone benefits, directly and indirectly, when citizens increase their knowledge. - Charlotte McGaughey, Contract CPA The Foundation advocates for students who work with academic departments and patrons to distribute financial support to students and programs including Art and Music Scholarships. - Michael Metcalf, Expressive Arts Department Chair

28 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FIRST QUARTER PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY 14 FULL MOON 15 COMMENCEMENT LAST QUARTER WINTER BEGINS NEW MOON 30 HANUKKAH 31 CHRISTMAS KWANZAA DECEMBER 2016

29 We enjoy seeing the impact of our contribution while we are still alive. We have always believed in creating a giving legacy for our family, instilling in them the idea that if you benefit in this world you need to give back. It s what is needed in the world. Milners Initiate Artist Lecture Series The inaugural Edwina and Charles Milner Women in the Arts Lecture Series in October 2015 featured the incredibly successful and inspiring Native American artist Rose B. Simpson. Rose is an internationally active mixed media contemporary artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, who also produced an aerosol paint mural on the WNMU campus and conducted a workshop for high school and WNMU art club students. The Milners describe Silver City as a beautiful friendly community filled with wonderful, creative, authentic people who reach out to make visitors and new-comers feel welcome with kindness and gratitude. It s just the place where we want to continue to contribute and make a difference. Charlie and I are so happy with the way WNMU connects with us in such a personal way. They listen to us and have proven to be conscientious and hard working in using the funds for the betterment of women in the world. We are confident that the Women in the Arts Lecture Series will continue to grow and thrive under their leadership, said Edwina and Charles Milner.

30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FIRST QUARTER 6 7 NEW YEAR S DAY FULL MOON LAST QUARTER MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY NEW MOON JANUARY 2017

31 Endowments for Year Ending June 30, 2015 New endowments Henry W. Bing and Mary J. Ewalt Scholarship John and Linda McGee Scholarship Edwina and Charles Milner Artist Lecture Series Range of endowed accounts $500,000-$1,700,000: Rhoades/Sechler Scholarship Olive Marlowe Smithson Scholarship $200,000-$499,999: Blalock Endowed State Match Professorship Forward Library Michael & Catherine O Malley State Match John A. (Jack) and Arley M. Reece Scholarship Robert Sevy Science Scholarship Nancy & Jerry Strickling Scholarship $100,000-$199,999 Dr. Haddon & Eunice James Scholarship Eric Scott Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Marie Matson Scholarship New Mexico Legislative Merit Scholarship Lorraine Schula Scholarship $50,000-$99,999 Alumni Scholarship Capt. J.R. Besse Scholarship Brancheau Family Scholarship CCCC Kasten Expressive Arts State Match CCCC O Malley School of Business Scholarship Ralph Fisher Jr. Scholarship Lennie Besse Forward Scholarship General Scholarship Edwina and Charles Milner Artist Lecture Series New Mexico Merit Scholarship Oliver Theodore Snodgrass Scholarship Dr. Nesta Thompson/Joe Harlan Scholarship $25,000-$49,999 Beth Bingaman Scholarship Jesse Bingaman Scholarship Endowed Faculty Development Nursing State Match Joan Carney Foy Scholarship Adelaide Glaser Scholarship Goodell Scholarship Richard Kauzlaric Scholarship Daniel Levy Scholarship Robert & Ione Martin Nursing Scholarship Robert & Ione Martin State Match Edwina and Charles Milner Artist Lecture Series Frank & Bernice Parrish State Match Frank & Bernice Parrish Nursing Scholarship James & Elizabeth Sharp Scholarship $15,000-$24,999 De Grazia Art Scholarship Director s Chair Christine Drangmeister/24 Club Scholarship Mark Ivan Gilbert Scholarship Mary Margaret and Bill Gowanlock Scholarship Charles Hatfield Business Scholarship Bruce Hayward Scholarship Joseph Hodges Estate Scholarship Arlene Virginia Kilpatrick Museum Fund McIntire-Ogre Scholarship A.A. & Geraldine Parotti Scholarship Phillip & Shirley Parotti Scholarship Phelps Dodge/Chino Scholarship Harrison H. Schmitt & Teresa A. Fitzgibbon Scholarship Jim and Martha Smith Scholarship Stacie Tanner-Broom Memorial Scholarship Jeff Weiler Scholarship $9,500-$14,999 Mary Alice Ardner Scholarship Arthur Bach Memorial Scholarship Betty Cook/24 Club Scholarship Henry W. Bing and Mary J. Ewalt Scholarship Thomas P. Foy Memorial Scholarship T. Heiner Book Scholarship Kevan Brett Howard Nursing Scholarship Mr & Mrs Paul Hunter Football Scholarship Francis and Dorothy McCray Scholarship Don & Della Montoya Scholarship Ida Moore Scholarship Milan G Stepanovich Scholarship Frank Tatsch Scholarship John L Taylor Scholarship Chase Webb Scholarship Worthen Scholarship $5,000-$9,499 David Alcorta Scholarship Tony Aragon Athletic Scholarship Henry Berquist History Scholarship Ira Braly Art Scholarship Barbara Brown AAUW Scholarship Peggy Brown Scholarship Ralph Craig Scholarship Early Childhood Scholarship Will T. Graham Scholarship Ron and Jane Hall Scholarship James W. Hurt Scholarship Robert M. Ingraham Music Scholarship Al Johnson Athletic Scholarship Margaret Jones Scholarship Kuthe Scholarship Ken Ladner Science Scholarship Nobel LaFond Scholarship Peggy Larisch Scholarship Melanie Lees Scholarship Delfin J. Lovato Scholarship Irene Lowe Nursing Scholarship Roger Lutz Memorial Scholarship John & Linda McGee Scholarship Herb McGrath Scholarship Lucy McMillan Scholarship Ernie Mills Scholarship North Sea Montreux Jazz Music Scholarship Lanny Olson Scholarship Joe S. Palmer Scholarship Rhoades/Sechler - PEO Scholarship Harold Runnels Scholarship Murray Ryan Scholarship Jose D. Sanchez Scholarship Yolanda G. Sanchez Scholarship Mark Shepard Scholarship Whitney & LaVera Shoup Scholarship Lisa Simpson Scholarship St. Francis Newman Center Scholarship John Stermer Art Scholarship Stevens Family Museum Fund Sunwest Bank Alumni Scholarship Alan Thompson Scholarship Stella Vaughan Scholarship < $5,000 Phil Cook Scholarship Paul DeDomenico Business Scholarship Richard Drangmeister Scholarship Michael Garcia Scholarship Gershenson/Bradberry Family Scholarship Gila Flyfishers Scholarship Robert and Mary Glennen Scholarship Grandi Scholarship Arlene Kilpatrick Scholarship Leonard Leff Scholarship Fran Martin Scholarship Mesilla Valley Alumni Chapter of WNMU Scholarship J.C. Miller Scholarship Robert Miller Scholarship Honorable Y.B. Morales Scholarship MOT R. Bradfield Scholarship NAN Ranch Collection Research Fund Anna Perez Scholarship Betty Rios Scholarship Joe Rodriguez Scholarship Beatrice Sanchez Scholarship University Fund Scholarship Western New Mexico University Foundation

32 Donors Honor Roll for Year Ending June 30, 2015 Western New Mexico University Foundation - gifts contributed in 2014/15 fiscal year A Adams Kyle ADSLCNM Inc dba American Document Services Allen s Wholesale, Inc Allred s Real Estate & Insurance Agency Armendariz Abe & Emma Armijo Felix & Guadalupe Avalos Sr. Santiago R Avery Richard & Linda Ayala Adrian J & Yvonne B B. P. O. Elks #2750 Baarall Raymond & Shirley Baca Ronnie Baca s Funeral Chapels Bagwell James & Marilyn Bailey Emma Erickson, Susan K Baldwin William H & Caroline H Barfitt Laurel A Barnes S.L. Barsch Pat Bassi Dominick & Sherry Behnke Adeline H Bell John & Cecilia Benning Construction Inc Berch Gordon Bingaman Anne K Biotech Recruiter-NM, LLC Black Bradley L Boatright Charles & Ursula Bookwalter Dean D Jarosh & Sharon M BorderMart Bragg Marianne Brake Linda Branch Margaret Brancheau Tim & Sandra Brennan Jack Brienza Barney Brundage Isaac & Debra Bullock Damon J Butler Doyle C Callender N Cano Guadalupe & Patricia Cassell George Cassidy Paul Castillo Celia Foy & Alvino Chapter AG P.E.O. 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