PENN HIGHLANDS ELK. PENN HIGHLANDS ELK SURGERY CENTER 1376 Bucktail Road. St. Marys, PA PINECREST MANOR 763 Johnsonburg Road

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2 PENN HIGHLANDS ELK Exceptional care in the heart of your community PENN HIGHLANDS ELK 763 Johnsonburg Road St. Marys, PA PENN HIGHLANDS ELK SURGERY CENTER 1376 Bucktail Road St. Marys, PA PINECREST MANOR 763 Johnsonburg Road St. Marys, PA PENN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY NURSES 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200 St. Marys, PA ELCO HOUSING 759 Johnsonburg Road St. Marys, PA

3 Letter to the Community 2016 Officers Gennaro Aiello Vice President Thoughts from the President: Barb Duffy Secretary The strength of a community is determined by its members. The mission it has, the relationships it develops, the vision it shares, and the commitments it makes are good indicators of the viability of the group. The Elk County Community Foundation is a strong, viable non-profit organization and it reflects the Elk County community at large in which it resides. The Foundation s mission is to strengthen our region through development, stewardship, and grant making as donors achieve their philanthropic goals. Through its staff of five and its board of 15 members, the Foundation sets policy and implements plans. Both staff and board keep current donors and affiliated non-profit agencies informed by means of publications, letters, social media, visits, seminars, and meetings. The Foundation continually seeks new donors and philanthropic groups to add to its ranks. Its vision is to connect people who care with causes that matter. The Foundation is committed to the highest standards of trust and accountability as evidenced through its certification in standards for excellence by the Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Organizations (PANO). Through the grants given to local non-profit agencies and scholarships awarded to students, the Foundation and its donors have served thousands of children and adults in Elk County for the past sixteen years. Because my Dad was a board member of the Stackpole-Hall Foundation for many years, I dreamed of having a community foundation for Elk County. I am honored to have helped in the creation of the Foundation, to have been a charter board member since its inception in 2000, and to have served as its president for the years 2015 and I will continue as a board member for the Foundation of which I am most proud because I know what a valuable asset it is. If you are connected to the Foundation as a staff or board member, as a donor, or affiliated agency, I thank you. If you are not connected in any way, I encourage you to become involved! Best regards, Jake Meyer, President Jake Meyer President Fritz Lecker Treasurer 2016 Board of Directors Jake Meyer - President Gennaro Aiello - Vice President Fritz Lecker - Treasurer Barb Duffy - Secretary Kim Cashmer Tom Jesberger William Conrad Nancy Hoffman Christine Kocjancic Imbrogno Mike Renaud Judith Manno Stager Charles Steger, Jr. J.M. Hamlin Johnson Judy Allegretto Donald P. Valone Paula Fritz Eddy - Executive Director Barb Glatt - Finance Director Kris Kronenwetter - Scholarship Mgr. Judy Wolfel - Office Volunteer Lizzy Glatt - Summer Intern Table of Contents Finances...Pgs. 4-5 New STEM Education Fund...Pg. 6 A Dream to Give Back...Pgs. 7-9 Scholarships... Pgs Grants... Pgs Funds Listings... Pgs. 12, Women Who Care...Pgs

4 Director s Letter to the Community A Year In Review IN 2016: CREATED: 18 new charitable funds RECEIVED: Nearly $1.2 million in gifts, with funds now totaling $9.3 million. AWARDED: 74 grants, 153 first year scholarships and 34 renewed scholarships totaling nearly $600,000. PARTICIPATED IN: The PATH Scholarship Program The Elk County Community Foundation was incorporated in the year 2000 with its first named fund being established by that year s end. In 2016, we have grown into a foundation with 141 named funds and over $9,000,000 in assets. Each fund has its own unique story that tells how people want to give back to their community. I have had the privilege and pleasure of watching the foundation grow over the past 11 years. I see the potential it has to continue to give back to our community and the numerous organizations that help to make Elk County an excellent place to live and raise a family. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and helped the Community Foundation thrive and prosper. For those who are curious about what a community foundation can do, this report has many stories and figures that will show you just how much our donors have made a difference in our community. Regards, Paula Fritz Eddy with an additional $66,000 matching dollars distributed to 63 students. The PATH program has given approximately 475 local students more than $513,000 since the Foundation's involvement in PANO Standards for Excellence The Elk County Community Foundation is a certified PANO Standards for Excellence organization. The Standards for Excellence are based on fundamental values such as honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, responsibility, and accountability. Thanks for the generous paper donation by the Johnsonburg Mill Catalano, Case, Catalano, & Clark-Radzieta, LLP Certified Public Accountants Main Office 9 North Front Street, Clearfield, PA Kiwanis Trail, DuBois, PA W. College Ave., State College, PA cccfcpa.com 4

5 Statement of Activities 2016 REVENUES Year Ended December 31, Contribution $ 1,260,584 $ 196,196 Interest Income 211, ,107 Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 402,702 (350,884) Other Revenues TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,875,173 $ 69,419 EXPENSES Program $ 610,860 $ 440,329 Administrative 106, ,427 Fundraising 11,093 9,633 TOTAL EXPENSES 728, ,389 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 1,146,819 $ (480,970) NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 8,125,001 $ 8,605,971 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 9,271,820 $ 8,125,001 The Elk County Community Foundation is a growing collection of charitable endowments and named funds. Our endowments normally begin to grant at $5,000. Starter funds can begin much smaller with a plan in place to reach our minimum granting funds. Named funds can be endowed or spent down over an agreed period of time. Unrestricted endowments benefit Elk County charities. Other funds can make grants to any charity in the United States. Anyone interested in creating a named fund or endowment should contact Paula Fritz Eddy at or his or her personal financial advisor. Committees Investment Committee: Gennaro Aiello Tom Jesberger Fritz Lecker Judith Manno Stager Donald Valone Finance Committee: Dennis Bonanno Paula Fritz Eddy Barb Glatt Chris Lampe Scholarship Committee: Jake Meyer Mike Renaud Gail Shturtz Bea Terbovich Grants Committee: Gennaro Aiello Barb Duffy Nancy Hoffman Christine Imbrogno Fritz Lecker Professional Services Auditing: Catalano, Case, Catalano, & Clark-Radzieta Investment Managers: CNB Bank Trust & Asset PNC Institutional Investments Northwest Bank Stifel S & T Wealth Management Group Vanguard Group Legal: Meyer Wagner Brown & Kraus Two long-term Board Members received Service Awards. Both Charlie Constable and Don Valone, in addition to many years of service, served as President of the Board during their tenure. The Board expresses appreciation for the many years they served. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me. Dawson Lion (Golumbic Art Scholarship) Design and Printing: Hoffman Graphic Design Printing Plus, Inc. Photography Credits: St. Marys Daily Press Elk County Community Foundation 5

6 A New STEM Education Fund is when students begin to explore their career choices and wanted to see more students exposed to the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that involved critical thinking and problem solving. Johnsonburg Area School District used the grant money to purchase a TI-Nspire teacher pack and user system, equipment ** Special Note** The week before this writing, we were informed that Arlan Clayton had an accident and passed away the end of May. Our condolences to his wife, Dale, and family. A new STEM Education Fund was established in 2016 at the Elk County Community Foundation. Arlan Clayton, from Sarasota Florida, initiated the idea for the fund, as he had been involved with the STEM program through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Clayton had operated a successful manufacturing business in our community and wanted to provide meaningful, educational assistance in the communities where he had operated his businesses. Tom Jesberger, a new ECCF board member, took an interest in the fund and spearheaded working with the schools, as well as making a donation. Local county schools received $100,000 of grant funding for STEM education. The $25,000 given to each school intended to enhance or create a STEM lab at the middle school level. Mr. Clayton felt strongly that this age level Tom Jesberger and Paula Eddy gratefully accept STEM funds from the late Arlan Clayton. such as software, probes, sensors, tables, chairs, a projector, and a staff computer. Ridgway Area School District used the grant to purchase movable tables, chairs, cabinets, SmartBoards, Chromebooks and Ti-Nspire calculators to enhance the school s new STEM lab. St. Marys Catholic Middle School s STEM initiatives included upgrading lab space in a classroom and purchasing new ipads, the TI-Nspire App for the ipads, Vernier Equipment, establishing a Robotics Elective Class and curricular materials. St. Marys Area School District redesigned existing labs to support them with sustainable STEM tools and also purchased Chromebooks, calculators and numerous apps including a health monitoring program that enables students to study their physical health and well-being. In the future the Foundation is looking forward to growing the STEM fund though other donations that will encourage annual updates through a granting process. 6

7 Do You Have a Dream to Give Back to Your Community? We can help you be a philanthropist. It s easier than you think to establish a fund at the Community Foundation. Over the years, 141 DONORS just like you have started a fund in honor of someone, in memory of a loved one, or in tribute to a family name. EACH FUND TELLS A STORY. You can tell your own story by starting a named fund by GIVING cash, stock, or other assets. We will work with you or your professional advisor, if you have one, to TELL YOUR STORY. Simply tell us what kind of gift you d like to make, and we ll do the rest. With minimum donations, a fund can be established. Once it GROWS to $5,000, your fund can begin to GIVE. You don t need to be a Gates, Buffet, or a Rockefeller to make a difference. Currently, 28% of our funds have a value of less than $10,000. Elk County Community Foundation manages funds of all sizes. The Foundation staff wants to hear about your story and we can help you achieve your philanthropic goals. If you want to support a variety of nonprofits that are meaningful to you, we would recommend a DONOR/ COMMITTEE ADVISED fund. Your fund can be used to support your own charitable interests. Grant recipients are recommended by you, the donor, or a committee you choose. If you want to support students pursuing higher education, a SCHOLARSHIP fund can be established. Your fund is created to provide student scholarships. You can designate a committee to recommend the recipient, or make the choice yourself. The Foundation provides oversight. If you want to support a specific interest or nonprofit, a FIELD OF INTEREST/ DESIGNATED fund would meet your philanthropic goal. Your fund is used to support your defined interests. The Foundation will award grants to charities that follow guidelines you establish. If you want to support the most pressing issues in Elk County today and tomorrow, a DISCRETIONARY fund would ensure funds to be available, in perpetuity, for the most current community needs. Grant decisions are made by the volunteer Grants Committee and distributed through a competitive application process. Another type of fund is an AGENCY ENDOWMENT usually established by an agency or charity for the purpose of sustainability. Future donations from the public help the endowed fund grow. The agency receives annual grants from the fund. Anyone can leave a legacy by creating a fund that will impact the community forever. The minimum contribution level to start a fund is $5000, and you can do it over time. Over 5 years that is just $1000 per year or less than $100 per month. We GROW these funds by using sound investment policies that protect the principal, using both local and national managers to provide strong, steady growth. Gloria Finno Humane Society Fund Gloria Finno was a member of the community who was passionate about the Humane Society. Every year, an annual distribution of money will be given to the Humane Society thanks to her generosity and love of the organization. The Marie Brisbois Nuschke Award Fund An essay contest with the subject The Early History of Potter County and Its People is held each year for the students of the Austin Area School District. The Marie Brisbois Nuschke Award is given to the winning essay. The Larry Leightley Award Fund This award was set up by the attorney that represents Larry s parents for an annual award to the most improved member of the class considering academic scores, extracurricular activities, and community activities. 7

8 Do You Have a Dream to Give Back to Your Community? Welcome to The Elk County Community Foundation: Funds Established in 2016 This is a list of new named funds established in Each has a unique and special story about why donors decide to give back to their community Agency Endowment Funds Gloria Finno Humane Society Fund Larry Leightley Award The Marie Brisbois Nuschke Award 2016 Donor Advised Funds Kronenwetter/Lecker Family Fund STEM Education Fund Victor and Dolores Straub Donor Fund 2016 New s Dominick P. Consolo Liberal Arts Chuck Daly Memorial Fund Gloria & Lillian Finno Seth Hockman Memorial Gloria Jean McAllister Kneidel & Patrick Charles Jesssup Memorial Fund 32% Ella McElhany & Maude B. Schimmelfeng Scholarship Richard Miller Memorial Paul Robert and Frieda Roberta Calkins Rolfe Tristan Sauers Memorial Gene Toots Staiger Wapiti Roost Local Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation Patty Walters Memorial 33% Dollars Granted in 2016 By Fund Type Donor Advised (33%)...$ 191,033 The Stories Chuck Daly Memorial Scholarship Fund Charles Jerome Chuck Daly was an American NBA and Olympic basketball head coach. Mr. Daly was proud of his hometown of Kane and he never forgot his roots. For this reason, his daughter Cydney wanted to honor him with this scholarship at his alma mater of Kane Area High School. Gloria and Lillian Finno Gloria and Lillian Finno resided in Johnsonburg their entire lives. Their estate plans established a scholarship to give back to students pursuing a post-secondary education from the Johnsonburg Area High School. Wapiti Roost Local Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Wapiti Roost Local Chapter is a local organization that, as a member, is also affiliated with the state and national organizations. 8% Agency (0.2%)... $ 1,141 Field of Interest (27%)...$ 154,811 Unrestricted (8%)...$ 45,840 Scholarships (32%)...$183, Theresia Street Saint Marys, PA (814) % 0.2% Total...$576,670 Broad Base. Best Solutions. 8

9 Do You Have a Dream to Give Back to Your Community? New Funds in 2016 and The Stories Dominick P. Consolo Liberal Arts Dominick Consolo was a professional jazz trumpeter and taught literature at Denison University. In his estate, he wanted to provide a scholarship in his hometown of Ridgway. Seth Hockman Memorial Scholarship Fund Seth Hockman graduated from the St. Marys Area High School, Class of Seth enjoyed fishing, four-wheelers, and spending time outdoors. His family and friends, who wished to raise awareness for suicide prevention, established this scholarship. Gloria Jean McAllister Kneidel and Patrick Charles Jessup Memorial Fund Gloria was a mother of eight and she was a friend to everyone. Patrick also had a loving personality and he easily and quickly won the hearts of those that knew him. Gloria and Pat both instilled in everyone what it means to be part of a family and have strong family ties. Eileen Miller established this scholarship in memory of her family members. Richard Miller Memorial Richard Miller was a teacher in the St. Marys Area School District for 35 years. He enjoyed nature and being outdoors. He was an environmentalist and served as a U.S. Army Corp Ranger. His family friend established this scholarship for students pursing a degree in environmental studies that would lead to a career as a park manager or park ranger. Paul Robert & Frieda Roberta Calkins Rolfe Scotty Calkins, from Mt. Jewett, who grew up in the Rolfe neighborhood in Johnsonburg, established this scholarship in memory of his parents, Paul and Fredia. Tristan Sauers Memorial The family of Tristan Sauers established this scholarship in his memory. Tristan was a member of the Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed hunting and fishing. STEM Education Fund See full story on page six. Ella McElhany & Maude B. Schimmelfeng This scholarship began as a loan program to provide financial assistance to college students who were residents of Ridgway, PA in the 1980 s. In 2016, it was transferred to the Elk County Community Foundation as a scholarship for the residents of Ridgway that attend RAHS or ECC. Gene Toots Staiger Gene Toots Staiger is a graduate of Coudersport Area High School and was very active in high school and in his community. His career and volunteer involvement saw him as a teacher and a leader in many community organizations. He established this scholarship to give back to his community. Patty Walters Memorial Patty Walters was a long time employee of Northwest Savings Bank in Johnsonburg. When she lost her battle with cancer, her co-workers and family worked together to establish this scholarship. Kronenwetter/Lecker Family Fund Kristine and Thomas Kronenwetter were both active in the St. Marys community and they felt that giving back to the St. Marys Area was very important. After Tom s sudden death at the age of 41 in August 1990, the people of St. Marys were supportive of Kris and her children, Lori Lecker and Jeff Kronenwetter. Kris established this donor advised fund so she can support the many organizations that make St. Marys a great place to live. Victor and Dolores Straub Donor Fund Vic and Dot Straub have always been community minded and very generous to many organizations. Opening this Donor Advised Fund was an obvious way to support the organizations they love for years to come. 9

10 2016 Scholarship Winners Gloria V. Anderson Scholarship Adam Schauer RAHS...$800 Angie Bertolasio Memorial Scholarship Julie Wilson SMAHS... $1,000 Baieroski Family Scholarship Megan Fannin JAHS...$700 Helene L. Bowley Memorial Scholarship Grace Bobby ECCHS...$795 Maddie Cashmer ECCHS...$795 Ashley Lenze ECCHS...$795 Sydney Hoffman ECCHS...$795 Mary Kraus ECCHS...$795 Jacob Chileski ECCHS...$795 Rebecca Aloi SMAHS... $1,000 Jensine Coudriet SMAHS... $1,000 Rebecca Kleppinger SMAHS... $1,000 Samantha Schloder SMAHS... $1,000 Julie Wilson SMAHS... $1,000 James Elinski JAHS... $1, Tyler Martonik JAHS... $1, Kendra Pavlock JAHS... $1, Jenna Tomaski JAHS... $1, Bridgette Woodford RAHS...$500 Jenna Ross RAHS...$500 Mitchell Stark RAHS...$500 Austin Pasi RAHS...$500 Carly Papa RAHS...$500 Gabrielle Barclay RAHS...$500 Jenna DeAngelo RAHS...$500 Trevor Dinsmore RAHS...$500 Hannah Freeburg RAHS...$500 Kaitlyn Goode RAHS...$500 Eugene and Naomi Brady Memorial Scholarship James Elinski JAHS...$1,929 Josie Gregori JAHS...$1,929 Tyler Martonik JAHS...$1,929 Kendra Pavlock JAHS...$1,929 Jenna Tomaski JAHS...$1,929 Michele Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship Haley DaCanal ECCHS...$1,650 Caribardi Family Scholarship Emily Johnston JAHS...$850 CEC Challenge to Change Sydney Hoffman ECCHS...$500 Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship Max Dush RAHS...$600 Christian Cordero Memorial Scholarship Leo Gregory ECCHS...$500 Chuck Daly Memorial Scholarship* Connor Hemdal KAHS... $1000 Raejonna Pascarella KAHS... $1000 Lori DeAngelo Memorial Scholarship Lauren Atwell SMAHS... $1,000 Thomas C. Detwiler Memorial Scholarship Kevin Benson JAHS... $1,000 Elk County Farm Bureau Scholarship Jenna Ross RAHS...$500 Elk Diabetes Nursing Scholarship Michelle Wegemer SMAHS...$550 Dick Fava Memorial Scholarship Grace Bobby ECCHS...$500 Mary I. Filano Memorial Scholarship Rebecca Kleppinger SMAHS...$675 Sarah K. Folino Memorial Art Scholarship Dawson Lion SMAHS...$500 Christopher Forster Memorial Scholarship Ashley McCurdy SMAHS... $1000 Grandinetti Educational Scholarship Nathan Porter RAHS...$500 Johnsonburg Rotary Alva K. Gregory Memorial Scholarship Ashton Watts JAHS...$500 Greiner/Roof Law Scholarship Katherine Porter...$450 Golumbic Art Award Dawson Lion SMAHS...$1,775 Hasselman/Hopton Memorial Scholarship Tayler Gnan SMAHS...$950 Bev Hogan Memorial Nursing Scholarship Lauren Atwell SMAHS...$550 Johnsonburg Alumni and Friends Scholarship Molly Christoff JAHS...$500 Tyler Martonik JAHS...$500 James Elinski JAHS...$500 Johnsonburg American Legion Post 501 Scholarship Megan Fannin JAHS... $1,000 Jones Family Scholarship Nathan Porter RAHS...$4,000/4* Kyle Hamilton RAHS...$4,000/4* Howard M. Keebler, MD Memorial Scholarship Mary Kraus ECCHS...$500 Olivia Pistner SMAHS...$500 Kathryn Kilhoffer Walsh Nursing Scholarship Carly Papa RAHS...$650 10

11 2016 Scholarship Winners Perry G. Klein Memorial Scholarship Ashley Lenze ECCHS...$1296 Robert Szczotka RAHS...$1296 Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski Nursing Scholarship Ashton Watts JAHS... $1,000 Josh Launer Memorial Scholarship Jenna Buhite RAHS...$625 Gloria Jean McAllister Kneidel & Patrick Charles Jessup Scholarship* Emily O Neill ECCHS...$500 Olivia Wimer ECCHS...$500 Rebecca Aloi SMAHS...$500 Mikayla Feldbauer SMAHS...$500 Virginia Leahy Memorial Scholarship Destinee Smith RAHS...$400 Wayne Leahy Memorial Scholarship James Elinski JAHS...$450 Herbert B. Lenze RASD Boys Basketball Scholarship Ross Zameroski RAHS...$4,000/4* Herbert B. Lenze RASD Marching Band Scholarship Sarah Aboussou RAHS...$4,000/4* Pearl Llewellyn Memorial Nursing Scholarship Dana Gardner SMAHS...$2,000/4* Ella McElhany & Maude B Schimmelfeng Scholarship* Duncan LaValle ECCHS...$500 Michael Stager ECCHS...$500 Jeremy Breier RAHS...$500 Rachel Smith RAHS...$500 Katie Thompson RAHS...$500 Jessica Kifer RAHS...$500 Taylor Gaudino RAHS...$500 Brock Cook RAHS...$500 Shania Reitz RAHS...$500 Paige Danekas RAHS...$500 Jillian Mercer RAHS...$500 Jenna Buhite RAHS...$500 Sydney Pontzer RAHS...$500 Jasmine Carlson RAHS...$500 Amy Pontious RAHS...$500 Catherine M. Moran Scholarship James Elinski JAHS...$ Josie Gregori JAHS...$ Kendra Pavlock JAHS...$ Jenna Tomaski JAHS...$ Ram Gridiron Football Scholarship Logan Brunner JAHS...$500 Ruth E. Reed Nursing Scholarship Carly Papa RAHS...$500 Jacqueline M. Renaud National Honor Society Memorial Scholarship Nathan Porter RAHS...$750 Ridgway High School Alumni Scholarship Max Dush RAHS...$500 Ridgway Elker Pride and Service Scholarship Dominic Cristini RAHS...$4,000/4* Ridgway Rotary Scholarship Miranda Halpin RAHS...$500 Michele M. Spence Memorial Nursing Scholarship Sarah Aboussou RAHS...$500 Judge Vernon Buddy Roof Memorial Scholarship Kiersten Hinton RAHS...$500 Dr. John E. Schloder Scholarship Paige Nicklas SMAHS...$500 Thank you for choosing me to receive the Ram Gridiron Football Scholarship. This scholarship meant a lot to me because football was a huge part of my life through school. The money I received will be used to purchase my tools and books at Penn College. Logan Brunner (Ram Gridiron Football Scholarship) Dean Schrecengost Memorial Scholarship Jordyn Wilson SMAHS... $1,000 Taylor Schutz Lady Dutch Basketball Scholarship AnnMarie Vargas SMAHS...$500 Martha C. Selle Memorial Scholarship Nicolas Bauer SMAHS...$8,000/4* SGL Carbon LLC Scholarship Josh Eckert ECCHS...$500 Jacob Chileski ECCHS...$500 Jordan Romain SMAHS...$500 Rachael Caretti SMAHS...$500 Sette Family Scholarship Mikayla Feldbauer SMAHS...$500 Rolfe Sportsmen Club Scholarship DeAnna Singer JAHS...$1550 St. Marys Jaycees Scholarship Madison Cashmer ECCHS...$700 Lions Club of St. Marys Scholarship Olivia Wimer ECCHS...$500 Rachael Caretti SMAHS...$ St. Marys Rotary Club Scholarship Dawson Lion SMAHS...$2,000/4* Emily Kamats ECCHS...$2,000/4* Straub Brewery Scholarship Kali Ann Kirst ECCHS... $1,000 Maddie Cashmer ECCHS... $1,000 Nicholas Cunningham SMAHS... $1,000 Kayla Kirkland SMAHS... $1,000 Joseph A. Williams Memorial Medical Scholarship Kylie Auman...$2075 Danielle Cassels...$2075 Austin Education Foundation Scholarship Laine Robinson AAHS...$3,500/4* Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship Connor Hemdal KAHS...$500 John & Donna M. Hulings Memorial Scholarship Samantha Bigley KAHS...$500 Lindsey Hottel KAHS...$500 Steven Jerman Memorial Scholarship Olivia Stone KAHS...$850 Jeff and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship Raejonna Pascarella KAHS...$500 Sashy and Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship Jacob Shrubb KAHS... $1,000 Galicia Fryzlewicz KAHS... $1,000 Inez S. Bull Foundation Scholarships Brent Bartlett... $1000 Rosemary Wargo...$2250 Nicole Rose...$2250 Robert P. Martini Memorial Scholarship Tyler Foradori BAHS...$1,170 Braden Martini BAHS...$1,170 Jeremy Sawey DAHS...$1,170 LauraGrace Orner DAHS...$1,170 Mallory Beer DAHS...$1,170 Charles McCloskey Memorial Scholarship Cassie Fowler AAHS...$890 Kina Logue AAHS...$890 Hannah Seeley AAHS...$890 Laine Robinson AAHS...$890 Gary Meckley Scholarship Raejonna Pascarella KAHS... $1,000 Dr. Les A. & Donna V. Shull Education Scholarship Adam Schauer RAHS...$500 (Continued on next page)

12 St. Benedict Scholarship Stacie Werneth ECCHS...$500 Edna Geitner Bennett Scholarship Grace Bobby ECCHS... $1,000 Gilbert V. & Dorothy E. Hoehn Scholarship Elric LaValle ECCHS...$2,000/4* Masonic, Eulalia Lodge #342 F and AM Scholarship Allison Evens CAHS (Coudersport)...$500 Gus & Helen Wolf Memorial Scholarship Sydney Hoffman ECCHS... $1000 Corporal Adam M. Wolfel Memorial Scholarship Kyle Schatz ECCHS...$500 Key: /4* = Over four years * = New Funds in 2016 I would like to express my gratitude for being chosen as the recipient of your scholarship. In the fall, I will be attending Saint Francis University majoring in Physician Assistant Science. Following my graduation from Saint Francis, I hope to come back to the area to practice medicine. I am blessed to live in a town that is so supportive of their youth and their endeavors and your scholarship is another reminder of that. Olivia Wimer (Lions Club of St. Marys Scholarship) s Not Distributed to the Class of 2016: St. Benedict s Evelyn Kosco Chase Dominick P. Consolo Liberal Arts * Gloria & Lillian Finno * Graf Tech USA LLC Scholarship Seth Hockman Memorial * Johnsonburg Class of 64 Josh Launer Memorial Richard Miller Memorial * Paul Robert and Frieda Roberta Calkins Rolfe * Tristan Sauers Memorial * Nicholas J. Sinibaldi Music Gene Toots Staiger * Wapiti Roost Local Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation * Patty Walters Memorial * *New Funds in Agency Endowment Funds and Donor Advised Funds 2016 Agency Endowment Funds u Animal Emergency Medical Fund u Benn F. Goodrich Memorial Fund u The Bow Glow Cancer Fund u The Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys Fund u CAPSEA, Inc. Fund u Chester and Grace Viola Tuition Assistance Fund u Dickinson Center Inc. Autism Program for Children Fund u Dickinson Center Inc. Children s Prevention Services Fund u Dickinson Center Inc. Endowment Fund u Elk County Catholic School System Fund u Elk County Council on the Arts Fund u Elk County Development Fund u Elk County Society for Special Services Fund u Fund for the Future u Gloria Finno Humane Society Fund* u Rita Garner Catholic Mass Fund u Kiwanis-Children s Program at St. Marys Library Fund u Larry Leightley Award at Austin School District* u Harold C. and Marguerite M. Lenze Fund u Caroline E. Longwell Fund u Anthony J. Marrone Memorial Award Fund u Oak Manor, Inc. Endowment Fund u The Marie Brisbois Nuschke Award* u Pheasants Forever Chapter Fund u Potter County Education Council Fund u Ridgway Public Library Fund u Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department Fund u Ridgway YMCA Endowment Fund u Rita M. Sorg and Marcella A. Largey for the Elcam Community Center Fund u Spunky Norwegian Endowment Fund u St. Marys Area United Way, Inc. Fund u St. Marys Christian Food Bank Fund u St. Marys Public Library Fund u Tom and Mary Rita Valentine Fund u Women Who Care Endowment Fund 2016 Donor Advised Funds u Dennis J. & Deborah L. Bonanno Donor Advised Fund u William and Veronica Conrad Donor Advised Fund u Doug and Charlotte Dobson Memorial Fund u Hal and Pauline Fritz Family Fund u Ham and Sally Johnson Fund u Kronenwetter/Lecker Family Fund* u Jake and Mary Meyer Donor Advised Fund u Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund u Bob and Betsy Roberts Family Fund u Charles and Doris Schloder Memorial Fund u The Serianni Family Fund u Doris E. Stackpole Donor Advised Fund u Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund u STEM Education Fund* u Peter and Amy Straub Family Fund u Victor and Dolores Straub Donor Fund* u L.E. Whiteman Family Memorial Fund u Women Who Care Fund *New Funds in

13 In 2016 alone, the Elk County Community Foundation awarded an outstanding $171,583 in scholarship awards to deserving area students. Although we view an education as a priceless commodity, it can become quite expensive. Through our established scholarship funds, we can assist hard-working, active students in receiving the education they need to become successful, productive members of the community. These students want to succeed, and with your help, we can send them down the right path. s: An Important Part of our Foundation By helping students pursue a higher education, we are ensuring the future of our community. Many of the scholarship winners have stated their interest in returning to our area to establish their professional careers. With the help of these scholarship funds, they can receive a quality education from a credible institution. We hope that wherever they may end up, receiving a scholarship award from our foundation has planted a seed of philanthropy that will grow with them until they are able to give back to their community, just as their community has given to them. It is amazing to see what a difference we can make in the lives of the students by awarding them these scholarships. The Elk County Community Foundation Board of Directors extends their gratitude to those who have seen the need and believe in the youth of today. Katherine Porter received the Greiner/Roof Law Scholarship The Scholarship Committee is hard at work reviewing applications and deciding awardees. I was so excited to be chosen for this scholarship! Every time I would go to my grandparents house, my grandpa, Bill MacDonald, would walk my cousins and I down to the Fava house to see the dressed up duck. We always got so happy when we would see the outfits that matched the holidays. Thank you so much for this generous scholarship that will help me in nursing. Grace Bobby (Dick Fava Memorial Scholarship) Inez S. Bull Foundation Scholarships were awarded to Nicole Rose and Brent Bartlett. 13

14 Grants 2016 Donor Advised and Agency Endowment STEM Fund $25,000 to ECCSS for STEM Education Equipment $25,000 to SMASD for STEM Education Equipment $25,000 to RASD for STEM Education Equipment $25,000 to JASD for STEM Education Equipment Granting Philosophy The Elk County Society for Special Services Fund gave a grant to Dickinson Center Inc. for Literacy Van Books $500 from the LE Whiteman Family Fund for the Make a Wish Foundation for a Disney Trip $1,000 from the Ham and Sally Johnson Family Fund for the Camp Mission Meadows $1,000 from the Ham and Sally Johnson Family Fund for Grove City College $1,000 from the Jake and Mary Meyer Fund for the Boys and Girls Club $500 from the Hal and Pauline Fritz Family Fund for ECC PA Honor Students to perform in Hawaii. $653 from the St. Marys Christian Food Bank for unrestricted uses $1,000 from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund to Ridgway YMCA for the child care center ipad project $1,000 from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund to ECCSS for upgrading classroom furniture $850 from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund to Dickinson Center Inc. for Literacy Van Books $658 from the Charles and Doris Schloder Memorial Fund for the St. Marys Public Library $512 from the Bob and Betsy Roberts Family Fund for the St. Marys Catholic Middle School $44,292 from the Harold C. and Marguerite M. Lenze Fund for ECCSS tuition assistance $488 from the Elk County Catholic School System Fund for unrestricted uses $27,157 from the Thomas and Mary Rita Valentine Fund for the Elk County Catholic School System $1,747 from the Edna Geitner Bennett Memorial Fund for unrestricted uses $50 from the Anthony Marrone Award Fund for the JAHS Veterans Day Essay Contest Award $2,262 from the Herbert B. Lenze Marching Band Fund for RAHS Band Clinic $10,000 from the Herbert B. Lenze Basketball Fund for refurbishing the Ridgway High School gym floor $500 from the Dennis J. and Deborah L. Bonanno Fund for the Elk County Waste Authority $3,500 from the Doug and Charlotte Dobson Memorial Fund for experiential learning opportunities at FSG Elementary School. The Elk County Community Foundation welcomes applications for funding as part of its mission to promote the betterment of Elk County and to enhance the quality of life for all residents. The Foundation follows these principles when awarding grants: Awards are made to non-profit organizations that provide services within Elk County and surrounding communities. Grants are made primarily to taxexempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The Foundation seeks to meet the needs of the community rather than the needs of individuals. Grants are made to support programs serving all persons, regardless of race, religion, or creed. Grant applications are accepted as indicated by each fund and can be obtained by calling the Community Foundation office or by visiting Thank you so much for supporting my future education at St. Vincent College. I truly appreciate all that you give and do for past and future St. Vincent students. Stacie Werneth (St. Benedict Scholarship) 14

15 Grants 2016 Elk County Economic and Community Development Fund $5,000 to the Johnsonburg Community Center staircase $2,200 to the St. Marys Area Municipal Airport for the AWOS inspection $1,000 to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. for the Teen Scene youth bedroom for adult training $2,500 to the Bennetts Valley PTO for the outdoor class room final stages $2,500 to Big Maple Farms for handicap riding equipment $2,500 to ECCSS for the elementary school science lab $5,000 to Oak Manor Inc. for a new handicap facility $2,500 to the Ridgway Heritage Council for the gazebo brick project $3,000 to the St. Marys EDC for their revolving loans program $2,500 to the St. Marys Sportsmen for the pistol range Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund The Ridgway Charitable Fund Board of Directors decide on grant awards $3,300 to CAPSEA for promotion and expansion services $500 to Dickinson Inc. for Incredible Years materials $1,500 to Project Gifts for Ridgway residents Christmas Gift Giveaway $1,000 to the Ridgway Library for large print books A grant is awarded to the ECCSS for the elementary school science lab $5,000 to Ridgway Township for the Eagle Award Fitness Course at Sandy Beach $300 to Trinity Lutheran Church for their community picnic $340 to WRC D/B/A Ridgmont for activities supplies for residents $5,000 for refurbishing the RAHS gym floor 15 PHEAA-PATH Program (PA State Program) The PATH program provides matching grant awards to undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania post-secondary institutions who qualify for addition funding. In 2016, the Elk County Community Foundation granted $171,583 to deserving scholarship recipients. Through the Community Foundation s partnership with the PHEAA-PATH program, 63 of the Foundation s scholarship recipients were awarded additional funds totaling $66,000 in matching scholarship monies in the school year. The PHEAA-PATH Program provides a significant amount of additional funding to our deserving area students. What this means for our donors is that their scholarship award will potentially double because the Foundation is an approved partner with PHEAA.

16 Grants 2016 Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund $5,000 to the Ridgway YMCA for Beautification Project with LEC $5,000 for Junior Achievement Programming $2,000 to the Boys and Girls Club for unrestricted uses $3,129 to the First United Methodist Church for pre-school technology $8,000 to the Christian Food Bank for holiday baskets $5,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys for the modernization of the education room $1,349 to the Dickinson Center for Incredible Years materials $5,023 to ECCSS FBLA for a vending machine 2016 Elk County Community Foundation Grants Health & Human Services (5%)...$ 28,938 Community Development (10%)... $ 57,741 Environment (4%)...$ 23,000 Arts & Culture (2%)...$ 12,262 Education (49%)...$ 283,147 Scholarships (30%)...$171,583 Total... $576,671 $5,892 to ECCSS Elementary School for the STEM Lab $4,470 to the Historical Society of St. Marys and Benzinger Township for new computers and a printer $10,000 to Toby Creek Watershed Association for a fish tank expansion What Type of Grants Do Community Foundations Award? Research or Planning Grants Matching or Challenge Grants General or Operating Grants For a Program Seed Grants Capital Grants Project Support Scholarships Children display Dickinson's Incredible Years materials from a Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund grant. Proud to support the ECCF Annual Report PATH FACTS: 475 local students received matches since 2004 Total amount matched for all local students since 2004 is over $500,000 Dave & Judy Allegretto and Bob & Rita Ordiway are proud to support the Elk County Community Foundation s Annual Report 16

17 CNB is proud to support the Elk County Community Foundation. Elk County Offices 133 Washington Street, St. Marys 1104 Million Dollar Highway, St. Marys 301 Main Street, Ridgway Member FDIC 17

18 2016 Funds and Donors Administrative Support Fund Advanced Computer Solutions Mr. & Mrs. Dave Allegretto Anonymous Catalano, Case, Catalano, and Clark-Radzieta CNB Bank The Dr. William C. Conrad/ Stackpole-Hall Foundation Meyer Wagner Brown & Kraus Attorneys Penn Highlands Elk Elcam, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Neil Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Gary MacDonald Northwest Savings Bank PNC Bank Stifel Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Thorwart Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfe St. Benedict s Mr. & Mrs. John Dippold III Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lanzel Mr. & Mrs. James Slay Laura Poulliott Bertolasio DeAngelo Schrecengost Ms. Kathleen Schrecengost Bow Glow Cancer Patient Fund CMF Club Comtec Mfg, Inc. Emporium Moose #368 Gerg Insurance and Financial Services LLC JM DeLullo Stone Sales Inc. The Knights of Columbus Let Your Bow Glow Cancer Fund Mr. John Martino Metco Industries, Inc. Protective Fraternal League SGL Carbon LLC St. Marys Auto Body, Inc. St. Marys Eagles Club Aerie 536 St. Marys Pharmacy Straub Brewery, Inc. Calkins Rolfe Mr. Paul Scott Calkins Michele A. Campbell Nursing Mr. & Mrs. Richard Beimel Mr. & Mrs. Theodore J. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfe CAPSEA Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone Caribardi Family Dan Aiello Dr. Nancy Fuhrman Frank Clark Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Myers William and Veronica Conrad Fund Dr. & Mrs. William Conrad Dominick P. Consolo The Dominick Consolo Living Trust Christian Cordero Memorial Mrs. Chelsea Burkett Ms. Kaitlyn Coroso Mr. Jeremy Detsch Mr. Jonathan Newell St. Marys Cavalier Basketball Ms. Michelle Werner Community Education Council Community Education Council Chuck Daly Memorial Cydney Daly Terry Ann Daly Thomas Detwiler Memorial Domtar Inc. Doug and Charlotte Dobson Fund Mr. Lawerence Suglia Mr. & Mrs. George Terbovicih Mr. & Mrs. Eric Vaughn Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Whiteman Jr. EITC Pass-Through Advantage Sales Company Allegheny Mineral Corp. Highmark Casualty Insurance Co. Farmers National Bank Snyder Brothers Inc. Susquehanna Wire Rope & Rigging Elcam, Inc. Dr. Maurus Sorg Elk County Farm Bureau Elk County Farm Bureau Dick Fava Memorial Ms. Kim Chao Ms. Susan Fava Mr. Lloyd Johnson Jr. Mr. Joseph Luchs Mr. & Mrs. Martin Ott Mary I. Filano Memorial The Estate of Gloria M. Finno Gloria & Lillian Finno The Estate of Gloria M. Finno Gloria M. Finno Humane Fund Ms. Vicki Miller Sarah K. Folino Memorial Mr. Tom Folino Christopher Forster Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Dale Forster Fox Township Lioness Club Mr. Gary Kline St. Boniface School Scrip Program Fund for the Future Ms. Rose Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone Lawrence Whiteman Graf Tech USA LLC Graf Tech USA LLC Grandinetti Educational Dr. & Mrs. Francis Grandinetti Stackpole-Hall Foundation Greiner/Roof Memorial Anonymous Seth Hockman CMF Club Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gleixner Mr. & Mrs. Don Hockman Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ovell Premier Metal and Recycling, Inc. St. Marys Eagles Club Aerie 536 SGL Carbon, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Sidelinger Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Tyler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wolfel John & Donna Hulings John F. Hulings Steve Jerman Memorial Kane Lion s Club Hamlin & Sally Johnson Family Fund Elcam, Inc. Johnsonburg Alumni & Friends Mr. & Mrs. Alan Sine Mr. John Trambley Johnsonburg American Legion Post 501 Johnsonburg American Legion Post 501 Jones Family Fund Mr. Richard Jones Sashy and Gladys Kane Perpetual Mr. Thomas Kane The Kneidel/Jessup Ms. Nancy Kneidel The Kronenwetter/Lecker Donor Advised Fund Ms. Kris Kronenwetter Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski Nursing Mr. John Trambley Josh Launer Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Glen Dubler The Larry Leightley Memorial Award Fund Austin School District Harold and Midge Lenze Tuition Assistance Fund Elk County Catholic School System The Estate of Harold and Midge Lenze Herbert B. Lenze RASD Boys Basketball Mr. & Mrs. Gary MacDonald Lions Club of St. Marys Fox Township Lioness Club Lions Club of St. Marys 18

19 The Marie Brisbois Nuschke Award Fund Austin School District Gary Meckley Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hultman Richard Miller Memorial Ms. Vicki Miller Pheasants Forever Youth Outdoor Foundation Pheasants Forever, Inc. Potter County Education Council Fund Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nawrocki Rotary Club of St. Marys The Rotary Club of St. Marys Ruth E. Reed Nursing Ms. Marsha Keller Jacqueline M. Renaud NHS Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud 2016 Funds and Donors Ridgway Area High School Alumni Mr. & Mrs. Bob Froberg Ridgway Area High School Alumni Committee Ridgway Elker Pride and Service Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Smith Ridgway Public Library Fund Mr. and Mrs. Donald Valone Ridgway Free Library Association Judge Vernon Buddy Roof Memorial Mrs. Anne Roof St. Marys Christian Food Bank Fund Mr. & Mrs. Donald Valone Tristan Sauers Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Snyder Nicholas J. Sinibaldi Music Mr. & Mrs. Russel Boehner Ms. Theresa Bucci Ms. Clythera Hornung Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mancino Gene Toots Staiger Jr. Eugene R. Staiger Jr. S.T.E.M. Fund Mr. Arlan Clayton Mr. Tom Jesberger Dr. John E. Schloder Arts Dr. John Schloder Dr. Les & Donna V. Shull Educational B.L. Emmer Dr. Les Shull Michelle M. Spence Memorial Nursing Scholarship Ms. Megan Dellaquila Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dephilip Ridgway Area School District Board Ridgway Area High School Staff Dr. & Mrs. David Shipper Board of Directors' Retreat Ever since Frederick Goff launched the Cleveland Foundation a century ago, community foundations have adapted to meet the evolving needs of their communities. The Elk County Community Foundation Board met up at the Flying Dove Ranch to explore what s next for community philanthropy in and around our area. The board members reviewed the past operations of the Foundation, how to improve these operations, and how to implement these new tactics to move forward and grow the Community Foundation. The Board decided upon six areas for the Foundation to concentrate on. These six main focuses are: 1) Educating the public about philanthropy 2) Educating donors about community issues 3) Managing investments/endowment funds 4) Soliciting giving from local donors (individual or institutional) 5) Grant-making to nonprofits Mr. Jeffrey Spence Mr. Richard Spence Peter J. & Amy E. Straub Family Fund Mr. & Mrs. Peter Straub Victor & Dolores Straub Donor Fund Mr. & Mrs. Victor Straub The Patty Walters Memorial Ms. Christine Tigani Gus Wolf Memorial Mr. Gus Wolf Corporal Adam M. Wolfel Memorial Mr. & Mrs. Dan Evans Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Frey Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wolfel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfel Women Who Care Endowment Fund Ms. Dorothy Lanzel 6) Supporting individuals through scholarship and other funding methods The Board of DIrectors toured the Flying Dove Ranch after their business meetings. 19

20 In Memory of/in Honor of 2016 Gloria V. Anderson In Memory of Bernard Bing Speedy Mr. & Mrs. John Bauer The Coworkers of (Bings s Daughter) Michelle Castrogiovanni Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hasney Mr. Andrew Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Harold Newman Ms. Barb Sadley Mr. Edwin Schwer III Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thorwart Michele Campbell Memorial Nursing In Memory of Edward Karoleski Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Campbell In Memory of Mary Freidl Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy Caribardi Family In Memory of Patty Caribardi Ms. Judy Allegretto In Honor of Jimmy Caribardi Dr. Nancy Fuhrman Evelyn Chase In Honor of Evelyn Chase s 102nd Birthday Ms. Theresa Fedorko Ms. Avis Neubert Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Skrzypek Mr. & Mrs. Ward Wonderling Frank Clark Memorial In Memory of Scott Neil In Memory of Patty Walters Mr. & Mrs. Jon Werner Hal & Pauline Fritz Fund In Memory of Steven Millsop In Memory of Joe Koch In Memory of David George Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy Fund for the Future In Memory of Rose Scutella Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy ECCSS Fund In Memory of Jim Klaiber In Memory of Frank Dinsmore Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy Bev Hogan Memorial Nursing In Honor of Tom Hogan s 75th Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Karen Brown Mr. & Mrs. Don Buchhiet Tootie Crocco & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dornish Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gleixner Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Greenthaner Mr. Rege Heil Ms. Kelly Livermore Mr. & Mrs. Quentin Smith Mr. & Mrs. Cory Straub Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Walter Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wilhelm Wally, MaryJo and Tom In Memory of Bob Brown Ms. Kelly Livermore Hamlin and Sally Johnson Family Fund In Honor of Ham s Retirement from Stackpole-Hall Board Mr. & Mrs. David Pontzer Herbert B. Lenze Ridgway Area High School Marching Band In Memory of Hunter Wickett Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy Lions Club of St. Marys In Memory of LaVern Breindel In Memory of Ray Geiger In Memory of Bernard Hornung In Memory of Ed Hornung In Memory of Joseph Koch In Memory of Charles G. Majchrzak In Memory of Richard Miller In Memory of Carol Ogg In Memory of Jack Pauline In Memory Helen Warren Jim and Kathy Herzing In Memory of Joseph Mallison Ms. Diane Baumer Mr. & Mrs. Douglas D Amore Mr. & Mrs. Jim Herzing Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Kreckel Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ryan Jake and Mary Meyer Fund In Honor of General Ed. Meyer Mr. & Mrs. James Meyer Jacqueline M. Renaud National Honor Society In Memory of Jack Casaro Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renaud In Honor of Jacqueline s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. John Bernardo Jr. Ridgway High School Alumni In Honor of Cecelia & Bruce Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bob Froberg In Memory of Chadwick, Herzog and VonHacht Families Mr. Richard Castafero St. Marys Christian Food Bank Fund In Memory of Mark Defilippi Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy Nicholas J. Sinibaldi Memorial Music Scholarship In Memory of Herbert Wyatt Ridgway Ms. Marin Wyatt Ridgway Michele Spence Nursing In Memory of Ottie Spence Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy L.E. Whiteman Family Memorial Fund In Honor of Larry Whiteman s Retirement from Stackpole-Hall Board Mr. & Mrs. David Pontzer Women Who Care Endowment Fund In Memory of Alvin Lecker In Memory of Ed Hornung Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy In Memory of Betty Struble Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sorg Corporal Adam M. Wolfel Memorial In Memory of Corporal Adam Wolfel for Christmas Mr. & Mrs. Dan Evans Mr. & Mrs. Denny Walker Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wolfel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfel In Memory of Corporal Adam Wolfel s Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfel In Memory of Joseph Dudash Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wolfel A grant from the Hal and Pauline Fritz Family Fund helped the ECC PA Honors Band Students to perform in Hawaii. 20

21 Making a difference. For us, this isn t a job. It s our chance to bring dreams to life. There s an energy that defines Northwest. A spirit that says yes-we-can. And a passion that s evident in everything we do. You ll see it when we greet you and hear it when we come up with great solutions so we can make a difference for you, every single day. Proud to support the Elk County Community Foundation! 4 offices to serve you in Elk County Bank Borrow Invest Insure Plan Deposit and loan products offered by Northwest Bank. Northwest Bank is Member FDIC. 21

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23 Women Who Care Steering Committee Members (left to right) Jane Bryndel, June Sorg, Ann Bauer, Marie Giazzoni, Jennifer Dippold, Barb Duffy, Kris Kronenwetter, Beth Constable, Pam Allegretto-Diiulio, and Paula Fritz Eddy. Women Who Care (WWC) is an allfemale organization founded in 2009 by nine women. The mission of this group is to strive to educate, encourage, and expand the number of women committed to philanthropy. They use the dollars they raise to strengthen our community by providing funds and assistance to issues that are important to families; all while having a great time. WWC is in its seventh year and is continuing to grow. For the granting cycle there were 204 members eligible to vote for their favorite community project. The Women successfully granted $24,000 to deserving nonprofit organizations around the county. Over the years, Women Who Care have granted a total of $129,700 to organizations in the community. Women Who Care held its 2016 Spring membership event in April. The event featured Patsy Cline impersonator, Heather Olsen. The Highlands, located in St. Marys, hosted the evening where the women enjoyed a great meal and were entertained by the songs of Patsy Cline. The event was a great way for current members to bring potential guests to learn more about the organization. The Granting Awards Night was in October of 2016 at the Elk Country Visitor Center with 150 members and guests in attendance. This membership year s annual business meeting Road Trip, included dinner, wagon rides, wine tasting, and an Elk Center presentation by Rawley Cogan. After dinner, the women heard from the agencies who had submitted grant requests. At the conclusion of the presentations, the members cast their ballots to determine the agencies that would be funded. The Road Trip was a successful granting night in Elk Country. Women Who Care is a Women s philanthropic giving circle. With a goal to provide grants to local charitable organizations, women make an annual contribution of a $100 minimum. Their donation entitles members to a vote to Donor Advisor for a Day winner, Joanne Ryan, chose Manufacturing Education and Employment Advancement to receive a $500 grant. decide what agencies will receive the dollars. The membership year is from October 1st to September 31st with dues being paid by June 1st of that year. If you are interested in becoming a member and making a donation, or if you have more questions, contact the Elk County Community Foundation at Rawley Cogan gave a presentation on the Elk Country Visitor Center 23

24 Women Who Care Membership Lilly Members ($500 and up) Jane Bryndel Nancy Caskey Rosemarie Cienciva Paula Fritz Eddy Darceia Gorlowski Joan Holjencin Kim Jaques Diane (Sissy) Krise Deborah Dick Pontzer Joanne Ryan Carnation Members ($250) Judy Allegretto Kate Brock Linda Buchheit Sandy Buerk Veronica Conrad Mary DaCanal Barb Duffy Pam (Eleanor) Hasselman Margaret (Peg) Hayes Cly Hornung Rose Ann Kronenwetter Kris Kronenwetter Vada Liptak Mary Agnes Marshall Marti Masson Paula Micale Rebecca Powley Monica Radkowski Betsy Roberts Eileen Ryan June Sorg Daisy Members ($100) Danielle Abrahamson* Kritsty Agosti Connie Akers* Carol Allegretto Pamela Allegretto-Diiulio Connie Amendola Nancie Anderson* Jessica Auman* Emily Baker Ann Bauer Connie Bauer Jennifer Bauer Beth Beagley* Angela Bennett Anna Bish Kathy Blake* Lucy Bobby Sue Bon Doris Bond Julie Boyer* Deborah Bressler Sandy Brock Rose Campbell Jennifer Catalano Beth Constable Erica Costanzo Deborah Zappia Cotorceanu* Jane (Marjorie) Cotter* Jacqueline Cyphert Linda Decker Catherine Defilippi Patricia DeVallance Nancy Dierolf Elizabeth DiNardo Jeanne Dippold Jennifer Dippold Sharon Donahue Cynthia Duell Marcia Dunton Joan Engel Amy Fehrenbach Deborah A. Fehrenbach* Barbara Feidler Katie Fernan Molly (Mary) Fernan Kathy FinGado Pamela FinGado Trisha Fitch Charlotte Floravit Sandy Florig Mary Frey* Marie Fritz Barb Fritz Joanne Gasper Mary Gee Cathy Gerber* Charlotte Gerg* Marie Giazzoni Rebecca Glatt* Mary Ann Glover Liz Hammer Barb Handwerger Carole Harshbargar Barb Haskell Betsy Healy Kathy Herzing Jane Heverley Gwen Hoffman Susie Hoffman* Linda Hoffman Nancy Hoffman Christine Imbrogno* Rose Imbrogno* Sandra Jaconski* Amy Jennings Marion Johnson Veronica Joiner Dana Jordan Joan Kamandulis Kim Kerchinski Rachel Kilhoffer* Kim Kim Cathy King Jean Kirst* Lynette Kraus Rebecca Kreckel Carol Ann Krise Betty Kruger* Chris Lampe Carol Lanzel Sandra Lawrie Fritz Lecker Julie Lecker Jackie Lenox Brenda Luchini Jackie Lundy Jolene (Teddi) Mackoviak Carey Mac s Salon Jan Maletto Joyce Maletto* Mary Louise Maloney Roni Marshall Mary McGrath Stacy McKee Orma McKeon Kathy McMahon* Annette Meyer* Mary S. Meyer Connie Mildrew Allyson DeAngelo Miller Julie Miller Elaine Mosier Charlotte Sharkey Muroski Chris Nedzinski Lois Nedzinski* Donna Nelson Lori Nussbaum Patricia A. O Connor Pam O Leary Carol Parana Diane Park Tish Pasquinelli* Deb Patrick* Barbara Pistner Brenda Porter Miranda Putt Sue Renaud Mary Ann Rettger Sue Riddle Barb Robertson Cheryl Rosenhoover Tracy Ross Lisa Salter JoAnn Schatz* Mary Beth Schaut Diane C. Schloder* Peggy Schneider Lori Schreiber Sandy Schwabenbauer Patti Schwer Mary Jo Scott Karen Scull* Heather Serafini Amy Shields Gail Shturtz Alison Shufran Rose Ann Silveri Janice Simons Janie Skraba* Irene Smith* Emily Snelick* Peggy Sprague Judith Manno Stager Ashley Steele Elaine Steis Amy Straub Cynthia Straub Cheryl Straub* Gloria Straub Kitty Straub Susanne Straub Schneider Louann Tamburlin Danielle Terbovich Bea Terbovich Barbara Thorwart Leslie Trumbull Marisa Turchiano Patricia Villella Linda von Hacht Georgia Wagner Betty Walker Hope Weidenboener Val Weis Lisa Werneth Billie Jo Weyant Linda White Leah Whiteman Rita Anne Wiesner Ginger Williams* Judy Wolfel DeeDee Wortman Bev Yates Dianne Young Kathleen Youngmark* Carole Zendri - Founding Member * - New Member Women Who Care Steering Committee Members Kris Kronenwetter Chairperson Jennifer Dippold Recording Secretary Jane Bryndel Ann Bauer Beth Constable Pam Allegretto-Diiulio Barb Duffy Paula Fritz Eddy Marie Giazzoni June Sorg 24

25 $2,985 to Community Nurses Inc. for automatic medication dispensers $5,000 to Oak Manor Inc. for accessible home appliances $2,500 to the Ridgway Free Library for story hour and crafts $4,800 to ECCOTA for the artist in residence $4,500 to the Wilcox Public Library for technology equipment $1,200 to the St. Marys Boys and Girls Club for Creative Corner Women Who Care Grants $3,015 to the Johnsonburg Knothole Association for field repair Donor Advisor for a Day Winners Choices: $500 to the Johnsonburg Community Center by Carol Parana $500 to the Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department by Becky Powley $500 to Ridgway Little League by Cynthia Straub $500 to Junior Achievement Programming by Donna Nelson $500 to Manufacturing Education and Employment Advancement by Joanne Ryan A cheerful "Thank You for Our Creative Corner" was received in the form of a photo from the Boys & Girls Club. Ruth E. Reed Is Still Making a Difference. Ruth Reed was a dedicated nurse, wife and mother of four. Because of her strong belief in education and in nursing, Ruth s husband and children wanted to honor her by establishing the Ruth E. Reed Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Ruth had the opportunity during World War II to attend nursing school through the Cadet Nursing Corps. She attended Temple University and received her RN in After her marriage to pharmacist C. William Reed of Ridgway, she did private duty nursing and was a plant nurse at the Elliot Company. She continued her career at Elk County General Hospital where she served 38 years in the psychiatric ward, the emergency room, and the operating room, where she was a scrub nurse and later supervisor. Patients and coworkers appreciated her calm support and professionalism. Mrs. Reed continued to expand her skills through conferences and continuing education opportunities and encouraged others to do the same. To learn more about scholarship funds or other ways to honor your loved ones, visit or call

26 Sara-Jane Stackpole Legacy Society Members The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) established the Sara-Jane Stackpole Legacy Society on October 25, This date was specifically chosen to mark the first anniversary of Sara-Jane s passing. She was a very special friend and on-going contributor to the Foundation. Because of her belief in the Elk County Community Foundation and what it does, the Board of Directors has chosen to honor her memory with this designation. Sara-Jane was a true philanthropist. The Foundation extends to everyone the opportunity to follow in Sara-Jane s footsteps. By joining the Sara-Jane Stackpole Legacy Society, anyone can become a philanthropist. One becomes a member of the society simply by making arrangements for a gift in a will or estate plan and advising the Foundation that it has been done. Mr. Albert Filano Christine C. Muroski George & Bea Terbovich Members: Francis & Carolyn Grandinetti Madeline Guthrie Michael & Susan Renaud Robert & Elizabeth Roberts Ms. Laurey Stackpole Turner Tom & Rita Mary Valentine* Paul and Patti Bierley Hamlin & Sally* Johnson Dr. John Schloder Mr. & Mrs. Larry Whiteman Dennis & Deborah Bonanno Tom & Dottie Kane Mr. Dauer Stackpole Gus Wolf William & Veronica Conrad Harold & Marguerite Lenze* Mrs. Doris Stackpole Dick & Janet Wolfe Mr. Douglas Dobson* Mr. Ramsey Llewellyn Sara-Jane Stackpole* Richard & Paula Eddy Jake & Mary Meyer Larry & Donna Suglia *deceased MEYER WAGNER BROWN & KRAUS LAW OFFICES Estate Planning Long-Term Care Planning Wills & Trusts Powers of Attorney Deed & Mortgage Transactions Serving the Elk County Area Since Lafayette Street St. Marys, PA (814)

27 Flying Dove Ranch is a non-denominational Christian camp and non-profit organization that provides individuals and organizations across the region opportunities at recreation and a place to strengthen personal relationships with the Lord and each other. Property is available to rent at this time for, but not limited to, retreats, youth groups, conferences or business meetings, family outings or reunions, weddings and a variety of other community events. Call our office or for more information, pricing and to check availability for cabin, bunkhouse and pavilion rental. PAVILION CABINS BUNKHOUSE Located approximately 6.5 miles north of Ridgway, off PA-948 N/Montmorenci Avenue. Like us on Facebook. Old Red Mill Dam Road P.O. Box 127 Ridgway, PA Phone: Fax: flyingdoveranch@gmail.com O Leary Wealth Management Group Rob O Leary, AIF, AAMS, CRPC Senior Vice President/Investments John Piccolo, AIF, PhD Associate Vice President/Investments Tom Launer Financial Advisor Sherrie Ferragine Registered Client Service Associate Liz Baldwin Registered Client Service Associate Cathy Meholic Client Service Associate Financial Planning Investments Wealth Management (814) (855) Brusselles Street St. Marys, Pennsylvania

28 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. MARYS, PA PERMIT NO. 51 PO Box South Saint Marys Street, Suite 4 St. Marys, PA Phone: Fax: eccf@windstream.net ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Mission Statement: The mission of the Elk County Community Foundation is to strengthen our region through development, stewardship, and grant making as donors achieve their philanthropic goals. Vision Statement: The Elk County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter. Visit us on the web and check out our site: Become a friend and keep up-to-date with us on Facebook The official registration and financial information of the Elk County Community Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, Registration does not imply endorsement. STEGER MASONRY, INC. MASONRY RESTORATION COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL BRICK BLOCK STONE CONCRETE Photo: Waterfall in new addition at the Dam Inn 193 Steger Road P.O. Box 127 Ridgway, PA Phone: (814) Fax: (814) stegermasonry@yahoo.com 28