College Mentors for KidsCommunity Report

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Dear Friends,

It is with sincere appreciation for your support and interest in College Mentors for Kids that we present our community report. This year has been both challenging and exciting. In the face of obstacles, we have only strengthened our commitment to impact the lives of youth and college students.

While the recession has dramatically affected nearly every industry, its hardships have been most apparent in the lives of the children we serve. Many of our little buddies have experienced our nation’s harsh economic times with a front row seat—hardships such as unemployment, foreclosures, and food scarcity have left many uncertain and facing realities that no child should have to face. Many children cannot even escape the stressful economy at school, where budgets have been cut due to insufficient funding.

The mentor relationship that we provide is a consistent, positive experience that our little buddies can look forward to each week. Consistency is the cornerstone of successful mentoring, and it is why we exist. Our mentoring relationships provide both certainty and hope. That’s why over the past year we have expanded beyond elementary school to include middle school students. We also expanded to Ohio, our third state, and now serve children in Cincinnati and Columbus.

College Mentors for Kids remains strong, and in the face of a difficult economy we have remained true to our mission of inspiration to transform lives, education to change attitudes, and connections to increase opportunities. Thanks to the investment of our many community partners coupled with our thoughtful business planning, we have not scaled back any of our services, nor have we compromised the high quality of our program. In fact, we have expanded to new cities and grown within existing chapters.

We were honored to be recognized this year as the winner of the Martha Stewart Dreamers into Doers Award and as a finalist for the BKD Indiana Excellence Award. As excited as we are by these national accolades, our proudest accomplishments this year have been facilitating mentoring matches for over 1,200 youth, exposing them to the opportunity of higher education, and engaging over 1,400 college students in meaningful community service.

In the coming year, we will continue to provide a positive impact in the lives of all we serve. We hope that as you review our community report, you will decide to join our winning team by making an investment that will provide certainty and hope in the life of a child.

Sincerely,

Erin Slater, CEO Dennis Trinkle, Board Chair

inspire.educate.connect.

A Note from Us

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Our Stories

What Little Buddies and Big Buddies Say About College Mentors

“What I like most is how we get to participate and just being there and being around college students who you can look up

to and learn from.”-Little Buddy at Illinois State University

“College Mentors made me like school more.”-Little Buddy from Grace College

“I get to spend time with my big buddy and we get to learn a lot of

new things every Wednesday.”-Little Buddy at DePauw University

“I like how I get to meet college students and how I get to make new friends.”

-Little Buddy at Ball State University

“I like being able to introduce a child to community service opportunities, cultures, higher education and ways to use money. I like being

a positive impact in their life and I feel that it is really good experience for my future career as

an educator.”-Big Buddy at Illinois State University

“I find out cool stuff every day.” -Little Buddy at University of Notre Dame

“I like reaching out to kids and putting a smile on their face.”-Big Buddy at Ivy Tech Community College

“I have learned more and more that the need for these children to have a positive role model is extremely important. Mentors become not only someone for them

to look up to, but a trustworthy friend. “-Big Buddy at Purdue University

“College Mentors has made me want to continue helping and learn how to do more to help my community.”

-Big Buddy at Valparaiso University

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Where We Serve

IllinoisIllinois State University

IndianaAnderson UniversityBall State UniversityButler UniversityDepauw UniversityFranklin CollegeGrace CollegeHanover CollegeIndiana State UniversityIndiana UniversityIUPUIIvy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

Marian University Purdue Calumet Purdue University University of Evansville University of Indianapolis University of Notre Dame University of Southern Indiana Valparaiso University Wabash College

Ohio The Ohio State University University of Cincinnati

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Our Partners

ChAPteR ChILdReN MeNtORed

gRAde LeveLS SeRved

SChOOL PARtNeRS

Anderson University 20 1st-4th grades Anderson Elementary

Ball State University 120 1st-8th grades Albany Elementary, Desoto Elementary, Eaton Elementary, Royerton Elementary, West View Elementary, Delta Middle School

Butler University 115 2nd-8th grades IPS #60 William A. Bell Elementary, Shortridge Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy

DePauw University 30 1st-4th grades Cloverdale Elementary

Franklin College 30 1st-4th grades Northwood Elementary

Grace College 40 1st-4th grades Jefferson Elementary

Hanover College 23 1st-4th grades Southwestern Elementary

Illinois State University 82 1st-5th grades Bent Elementary, Irving Elementary

Indiana State University 24 1st-4th grades Ryves Community Center

Indiana University 120 1st-5th grades Arlington Heights Elementary, Fairview Elementary

IUPUI 30 1st-5th grades IPS #14 Washington Irving Elementary

Ivy Tech Community College

10 2nd-4th grades Fall Creek Academy

Marian University 40 2nd-5th grades Holy Angels School

Purdue University 150 1st-5th grades Glen Acres Elementary, Miller Elementary, Oakland Elementary

Purdue University Calumet

31 1st-4th grades Jefferson Elementary

The Ohio State University 40 1st-4th grades West Franklin Elementary

University of Cincinnati 15 1st-2nd grades Rothenberg Preparatory Academy

University of Evansville 45 1st-4th grades Joshua Academy

University of Indianapolis 90 1st-5th, 7th-8th grades

IPS #65 Raymond F. Brandes Elementary, IPS #114 Paul I. Miller Elementary, Emma Donnan Middle School

University of Notre Dame 55 1st-4th grades Holy Cross School, St. Adalbert’s School

University of Southern Indiana

33 1st-4th grades John M. Culver Elementary

Valparaiso University 40 1st-5th grades Hilltop Reiner Center

Wabash College 40 1st-4th grades Hose Elementary, Nicholson Elementary, Hoover Elementary

TOTAL 1,223 38 partner schools

2009-2010 Chapter Service Numbers

Marian University Purdue Calumet Purdue University University of Evansville University of Indianapolis University of Notre Dame University of Southern Indiana Valparaiso University Wabash College

Ohio The Ohio State University University of Cincinnati

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Our Words

What Parents and teachers Say About College Mentors

“My daughter loves the program and looks forward to being there each week. She has a lot of new ideas about going to college and doing her best at school now. This program has really helped open her eyes to new possibilities for college.”

-Parent of Little Buddy

“I feel that this program has boosted my daughter’s morale; she loves school!”

-Parent of Little Buddy

“Tyler has been in the program for three years. You guys have been fantastic. He can’t wait to go to college.”

-Parent of Little Buddy

“I think this program is great!! The kids learn so much from culture, college, and friendship.”

-Parent of Little Buddy

“College Mentors for Kids is a GREAT program. The four students from my class who participate are always excited about going with the BSU students and talk about all of the fun activities

that are planned. Thanks for choosing the West View kids!!!” -Teacher, West View Elementary School

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College Student Mentors gain as Much as they LearnCollege Mentors for Kids was created to serve youth, but the program’s college student volunteers gain just as much as they give – especially the student leaders. Student leaders run our college chapters, performing tasks such as fundraising, marketing, recruitment, strategic planning and program management.

Take, for example, Daphne Duncan. Daphne is a junior, an Education major, and the founding president of the Grace College chapter of College Mentors for Kids. For three years, she has worked tirelessly to bring College Mentors to the Winona Lake community and build it into a successful program for Grace College students and the children at their partner school, Jefferson Elementary. The chapter currently serves 40 local children.

“This program is very special to me on a very personal level. I can relate to the children that we serve. Many of our kids are Hispanic and come from poor families. When I was their age, I went to Jefferson Elementary and lived in the same trailer park that some of them live in. I spoke mostly Spanish and was forced to learn another language in school, just like them.”

This personal experience has been a driving force behind Daphne’s success as a leader. As a young child, Daphne was faced with difficult circumstances. Jefferson Elementary School’s current principal, Denny Duncan, became Daphne’s adoptive father. “Not all children will be as lucky as I was to be adopted by the principal. I was blessed to have my dad come into my life and provide a better life for me, opening my eyes and helping me become the woman I am today.” Daphne received positive guidance from her principal and father, and today she leads 44 Grace College students as they provide positive guidance to children in need. Through her leadership, the Grace chapter has grown to serve more children each year.

Scott Feather, the chapter’s site manager, says, “the success of the chapter is solely due to the work of Daphne. Her passion to start the program and commitment to see it grow every year and run with excellence is a testament to her character. Daphne Duncan is one of the strongest leaders we have ever had come through Grace College and her impact on the school and the kids at Jefferson has been unparalleled.”

Daphne is one among many stellar college student leaders making an impact with local children on their college campuses. Throughout the 23 chapters of College Mentors for Kids, over 250 college students currently hold leadership positions. Daphne Duncan is a shining example of the superlative leadership that College Mentors for Kids attracts and fosters at all of its chapters.

83% of parents say their child’s self-esteem has improved over the past year

Our Stories

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Lasting Impact: Shamaine and JenaIn 2005, Shamaine was a second grader at Indianapolis Public School #14 when her mother enrolled her in the College Mentors for Kids program. Over the next three years, she traveled to IUPUI’s campus nearly 60 times and participated in activities with her mentor, Jena. Shamaine, now a seventh grader at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School in Indianapolis, sat down with us over her lunch period to reflect on College Mentors for Kids.

What do you remember from College Mentors for Kids?We used to go around on the campus… and we would learn stuff about college like what different majors you could have. I remember our mentors.

What was your favorite thing about College Mentors? Probably walking around on campus, it helped me to get ready for middle school.

How do you think College Mentors helped you?It showed me different career paths and helped me to determine what I liked and what I didn’t want to do. It helped me to learn that I want to do something in the medical field, so I needed to go to Crispus Attucks.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?A neurosurgeon; I want to major in neurology.

What else has been going on in your life since College Mentors?I just won the Ben Carson award, which comes with a $1,000 scholarship. I had to write an essay about a movie that inspired me so I wrote about “Akeelah and the Bee” because she used her abilities to get what she wanted. Also, my grades have gotten better. Here I have a 3.8 GPA; all A’s and a B+.

Why is it important for you to do well in school?Because you can’t really be anything - you can’t really make money or a life without going to school… It helps you with your social experiences and it helps you get into college.

If you could go back and talk to a second grader from School #14 that’s currently in College Mentors, what advice would you give them?Make sure to listen and pay attention when [the mentors and guest speakers] are talking because it helps you in the future to know what you want to do and what can help you to get there.

We also had the opportunity to speak with Jena, Shamaine’s big buddy at IUPUI. Jena graduated in August 2009 from IUPUI’s Kelley School of Business and now works full time for a non-profit called Tear Down the Walls Ministries (TDWM) in Indianapolis. Although both Jena and Shamaine finished College Mentors for Kids over two years ago, their bond continues to stay strong. Jena and Shamaine still see each other at least once a year and keep in contact on a regular basis.

67% of our children come from low-income or poverty level homes

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Little Buddies Learn About Community ServiceHunter, a little buddy at Purdue and a Miller Elementary fifth grader, enjoys exploring Purdue’s campus and spending time with his big buddy, Karly. However, he understands that these are only parts of his College Mentors experience. College Mentors rotates through three main activity topics and Hunter’s favorite are the community service activities. These unique activities have taught him that there is more to being a college student than challenging classes and huge buildings. In fact, his favorite activity so far this year was a bowling fundraiser for charity.

Hunter’s exposure to community service throughout his four and a half years with College Mentors for Kids has left an indelible mark on him. “College Mentors has taught me that even if you only donate a dollar, it can still make someone happy,” he explained. He was even recently recognized by the city of Lafayette for his community service effort to remove graffiti from buildings and other property.

Karly, a sophomore and early education major, noticed changes in Hunter’s participation and behavior over the course of his time with College Mentors. Now that Hunter is in the fifth grade, Karly reports that “he always talks about going to college to become a doctor or a dentist. It is really encouraging to see a kid with the motivation to succeed.” In addition to Karly’s support as a mentor, College Mentors for Kids’ unique activity structure and topics contribute greatly to Hunter’s growing motivation. Along with the community service topic, over 1,200 youth also learn about culture and diversity and higher education and careers.

78,894 hours of community service completed by college mentors’ student volunteers

Our Stories

“[hunter] always talks about going to college to become a doctor or a dentist. It is really encouraging to see a kid with the

motivation to succeed.”

- Karly, mentor to hunter

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gOAL OUtCOMe dAtA SUMMARy

Contribute to positive youth development through mentoring relationships

• 70% of elementary school teachers reported that their students displayed improved self-esteem after participating in College Mentors

• 98% of elementary school parents reported that their child’s mentor was a positive role model

• 87% of middle school participants developed positive, trusting relationships with a college student role model

Increase educational engagement among youth participants to encourage educational achievement and future economic self sufficiency

• 81% of children reported that they have tried harder in school since becoming a Little Buddy

• 92% of parents agree that their child knows more about college as a result of College Mentors for Kids

• One Little Buddy stated, “College is a school for people to go when they want to live their dreams when they get older.”

• 91% of Little Buddies want to go to college

• Little Buddies had a 94% school attendance rate

• 68% of third-grade Little Buddies passed the Math portion of the ISTEP, compared to 58% of their peers

• 90% of College Mentors seventh graders passed the English/Language Arts portion of the ISTEP, compared to 55% of their peers

Increase community engagement among undergraduate volunteers through mentoring relationships and leadership opportunities to develop community leaders and life-long civil servants

• 84% of mentors feel more involved with their campus community as a result of volunteering with College Mentors for Kids

• 82% of chapter leaders agree that they have gained leadership skills through their involvement in College Mentors for Kids

Our Impact

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Who We Are

College Mentors for Kids Staff Erin Slater, Chief Executive Officer

Amanda Koushyar, Executive Vice President

Emily Meyer, Director of Programming

Laura Feldman Mishkin, Senior Associate Development Director

Kate Dobson, Associate Program Director

Curtis Ward, Associate Program Director

Katie Harvey, Associate Program Director

Eric Fritz, Development Associate

College Mentors Board of directors Nelson Alexander, Managing Partner, Frost Brown Todd

Scott Bess, Superintendent, Indianapolis Metropolitan Charter School

Jean Blackwell, CEO, Cummins Foundation and EVP, Cummins Corporate Responsibility

Paul Burch, VP, Public Funds, Fifth Third BankBoard Treasurer

Jack Burns, President, SGI, Inc.Past Board Chair

Joe Forestal, VP, Solutions Delivery, Ambassador Solutions

Kevin Gartenhaus, President, Gartenhaus Group

Shelley Hunter, Special Giving Programs Director and Liaison to the IUPUI Chancellor, IU FoundationBoard Secretary

Randy Keeling, Chief Financial Officer, Fifth Third Bank Indiana

Joseph Lesiak, Student Representative, Illinois State University

Amanda Lopez, President, 413 Solutions, Inc.

Andy Medley, President, CIK EnterprisesBoard Vice Chair

Kelly Merryman, Marketing Director, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

David Norris, President, Allied Group Insurance Services, Inc. (AGIS)

Jean Paison, Executive Director, Creating Positive Relationships

Kenneth Sands, Student Representative, Purdue University

Tiffany Sauder, President, Element Three

Paul Schmidt, MD, FACC, The Care Group

Scott Smalstig, President, William Waveland, Inc.

Peter Smithhisler, President and CEO, North-American Interfraternity Council

Jo Taylor, Executive Director, Customer Engagement Model, Eli Lilly and Company

Dennis Trinkle, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Harrison CollegeBoard Chair

honorary directorsGeoffrey Bannister

Robert Payton

James P. Wind

Board CouncilPaul F. Kortepeter, Attorney at Law

Board of trustees emeritiKristin Huang, College Mentors Co-founder

Heidi Schmidt, College Mentors Co-founder

Mike Rodman

Lilya Wagner

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08-09 FinancialsStatement of RevenueSupport $824,770 Special Events and Fundraisers $126,733 Chapter Income $7,892 Miscellaneous Income $671 In-Kind Contributions $73,056

TOTAL $1,033,122

Statement of expensesActivity Supplies and Transportation $45,785 Advertising and Promotion $9,031 Background Checks $9,214 Bank Charges $1,171 Computer, Web, and IT Expenses $9,324 Depreciation $9,473 Fundraising Events and Cultivation $67,849 Insurance $74,591 Interest Expense $863 Interns and Work Study Students $22,864 Loss on Disposal of Asset $734 Miscellaneous Expense $1,780 Office Supplies $7,368 Printing $17,287 Professional Fees $45,673 Program Development Expense $20,118 Recognition Expenses $5,456 Rent $25,915 Salaries and Benefits $347,696 Taxes--Payroll $26,038 Telephone $9,851 Travel and Meals $27,829 Utilities $285 Volunteer Training and Professional Development Fees $94,758

TOTAL $880,953

Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesCash $186,543 Receivables $152,547 Property and Equipment $21,123 TOTAL ASSETS $360,213

Liabilities $6,861 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $116,627 Unrestricted Net Assets $236,725

TOTAL LIABILITES & NET ASSETS $360,213

Amount PercentProgram Services $648,892 73.7Management and General $57,530 6.5Fundraising $174,531 19.8

TOTAL EXPENSES $880,953 100

Program Services

Management and General

Fundraising

Additional program services expenses are managed at the chapter level. These expenses are supported by the university and student fundraising. They are not included in the audited financial statements.

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Congratulations!

College Mentors for Kids congratulates the winners of Inspire 2010: the Power of Mentoring Awards

The inaugural Power of Mentoring Awards on February 24th, 2010, celebrated the ability of individuals and organizations to bring out the best in others through mentoring in the workplace and the community. The event, emceed by Bob Donaldson of Fox 59, recognized eight individuals and two organizations in front of a crowd of 420 assembled at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Highlights included:

• Remarks by College Mentors for Kids’ CEO Erin Slater• Remarks by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman about the importance of mentoring, and presentation of

the Lieutenant Governor’s Partner in Progress award to CEO Erin Slater• Recognition of award finalists, and presentation of awards to winners selected by committees comprised of experts

from each of seven industry categories• Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award to Margot Lacy Eccles• A College Student’s Perspective: Remarks by Bryant Pottmeyer about the impact of College Mentors for Kids at The

Ohio State University and throughout the Midwest• The signature Reis-Nichols Jewelry Raffle

And the winners are...Mary Murff, Fifth third Bank ACCOuNTING, BANKING, AND FINANCIAL SERvICES

Mary Murff has been with Fifth Third for 10 years and a mentor with the Young Banker’s Club program since its inception five years ago. She has been a positive role model by providing guidance and friendship, as well as teaching financial literacy through this interactive program. As her nominator says, “Mary’s life experiences have helped her understand and relate to the students she mentors. Through this understanding, joined with her compassion and gentle spirit, she has been able to help students learn valuable life lessons such as comprehending the difference between a want and a need. For Mary, being a mentor isn’t an obligation, it’s an opportunity to empower the children of tomorrow. And with a person like Mary mentoring and influencing our youth, there are many bright tomorrows ahead.”

Marcia Stone, element threeENTREPRENEuRSHIP

As the creative advisor for a local marketing firm and a professor at IU’s Herron School of Art and Design, this nominee practices mentoring on a daily basis. The president of Element Three consulting shared, “I found myself at the helm of a marketing firm with more business experience than marketing experience. Marcia mentored me with her marketing expertise to navigate the waters of building a business.” In 2009, Marcia became a facilitator for Women Within International, a nonprofit that offers opportunities for women to discover the power of who they are. Marcia leads Women Within events all over the country. She also holds weekly meetings with a group of women seeking support and understanding. According to her nominator, “In every aspect of her life — personally, spiritually and professionally — she finds a way to mentor people around her. She has a way of seeing what others cannot see in themselves and meeting them where they are. She would never do it FOR you, but does it WITH you.“ Thank you, Marcia, for spending a lifetime investing in others!

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geneva taylor, Rolls-Royce North America TECHNOLOGy

Rolls Royce is one of the world’s leading suppliers of engines and employs around 37,000 people. They utilize a sophisticated technology system of supply chain management for logistics. Geneva, an executive with Rolls-Royce North America, has inspired all that she’s mentored—within Rolls Royce and beyond. As her nominators remarked, “Geneva Taylor is a high-functioning executive committed not only to her professional goals and objectives, but also to helping others realize their own brilliance and abilities.” “Geneva has always been there to encourage me and provide advice based on her experience and knowledge, and for that I admire and thank her. In addition to being a mentor to me and others, I am extremely proud of how many lives she has touched whether knowingly or unknowingly. She is truly a genuine leader and mentor to all who have crossed her path.”

Nichole Wilson, Community health Network HEALTH & HEALTH SCIENCES

As the founder of a mentoring program for minority students pursuing allied health degrees through the University of Indianapolis, Dr. Wilson created this program in an effort to provide minority students in the physical and occupational therapy fields support, networking opportunities, and a sense of belonging in the community. Students from two campuses are matched with minority mentors in the community. Her nominators describe her dedication to mentoring as inspiring. They say, “Dr. Wilson has undoubtedly contributed to my success as a student. She inspires me to be a better person and a role model. Her kindness embodies her personality and has obligated me to give back as she has given to me. She has made my transition into a new city and school comfortable. Words can’t express the gratitude that I have for Dr. Wilson for giving herself and her time so freely to make a positive difference in my life.”

Lauren Walton, IPS #54, Brookside elementary School EDuCATION

Lauren Walton is a Title 1 remedial teacher at Brookside Elementary School. She has been at Brookside for three years and works with children in grades one through six who have fallen behind their peers on reading and other subjects. Prior to this position she served as an education coordinator at Wheeler mission. In addition to spending time as an after-school teacher, she also uses her own money to buy blankets and jackets for children in need. As her nominator wrote, “There is no one word that truly encompasses her but ‘sensational’ comes close. Her charming and generous nature is infectious and she has inspired me and others to become mentors as well. She is aware of the needs of others and I’m continually astonished by her humility. She is steadfast in her efforts and if anything, I only wish there were more of her to go around.”

John Kesterson, Cathedral high School ATHLETICS

With 60 years of coaching experience, “Mr. Coach K” has inspired youth throughout his years of service at Cathedral High School. A former Marine, this soft spoken mentor has had an influence on all of the girls he coaches both on and off the court. His nominator wrote: “He has had a huge influence on their character development, self-discipline, and helping them to have the ability to make good decisions in their lives. He has paved the way for countless All-American athletes and is respected by the entire athletic community as a role model. As humble as he is, it would be a huge mistake for this man of great character to go unrecognized.”

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Melanie Miller, Wild heart Association COMMuNITy

In response to her sister’s tragic death from domestic violence, Melanie and the Wild Heart Association mentor victims of domestic violence and their families. Melanie has parlayed her personal experience into mentoring others. Her nominator writes, “She gives of herself to those who have lost hope and faith because of domestic violence. The mentoring bond she builds inspires positive expectations with people who have forgotten what it was like to expect anything but the worst life has to offer. Her work with students and families will forever be a priority in honor of her sister and giving someone else the second chance her sister never had. With a heart for service, Melanie lives what she believes, “that no one should ever walk alone through the darkness of domestic violence.”

Robert d. Orr Indiana entrepreneurial FellowshipORGANIzATION OF EXCELLENCE

The Robert D. Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship pairs Indiana’s best and brightest college students with some of Indiana’s most innovative and entrepreneurial business minds. Orr Fellows spend two-years with one of Indiana’s most highly recognized start-up companies. Here, they work closely with the executive team, getting a close-up look at what life in the corner office involves. However, their journey begins at the entry level where they can learn about the business from the ground up. In addition to interactions with their business’s leadership, Orr Fellows meet regularly with Indiana’s most accomplished business and community leaders to discuss leadership development. The program is designed to help develop the state’s next generation of entrepreneurs. As one of the current Fellows says, “The program offers exposure to some of Indiana’s best business minds, provides the opportunity to work alongside other motivated and talented peers, and allows room for me to grow professionally and personally.”

PASSWORd Community Mentoring, Inc. MENTORING ORGANIzATION OF EXCELLENCE

PASSWORD Community Mentoring is a nonprofit agency that partners with school districts and community stakeholders to raise graduation rates through direct services, consultation, professional development, and data-driven inquiry. PASSWORD has provided extensive year-round services to more than 5,000 youth in over 40 elementary, middle, and high schools in Marion County for the past eight years. PASSWORD actively provides youth with critical life skills that are essential for achieving educational outcomes. PASSWORD’s focus on the whole child results in educational success for youth with diverse needs that might have become permanent barriers to successful adulthood. As the nominator acknowledges, “PASSWORD Mentors are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of each student. Our students, families, and staff are extremely lucky to be able to partner with this amazing mentoring organization!”

Margot Lacy eccles LIFETIME ACHIEvEMENT IN MENTORING AWARD

This award acknowledges a lifetime of contributions to a broad range of mentoring with a strong emphasis on a dedication to not only being a mentor, but inspiring others to mentor. Mrs. Eccles, Vice President of LDI, is one of the most active citizens in our community.

She has consistently and passionately driven the customs of mentoring deeply into the organizations with which she has been involved. She leverages her influence in the philanthropic community to inspire others to engage and give in ways that resonate with their passions.

Rising community leaders often reach out to her for advice and direction on their paths. Mrs. Eccles openly accepts their inquiries, challenges them, counsels them how to move forward and holds them accountable to staying engaged while making a difference in the community. This has been most evidenced through carrying on her

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mother’s legacy in developing one of the nation’s most outstanding executive leadership programs: the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. SKL raises awareness of community issues, promoting a sense of community stewardship through seminars, tours, reading, and interaction with experts, leaders, and decision-makers for its 25-member class.

She has held steadfast in the effort to create an atmosphere of group mentoring. Linda Kirby, the program director for SKL talked about the different kinds of mentoring that happen within the program: “Not only has Mrs. Eccles been known to mentor the group about getting active, the program itself fosters peer mentoring among members. They also develop a relationship with the moderator that is unique to any other. Many times, it lasts a lifetime. Margot instigates a fascinating ripple effect.” At SKL graduation ceremonies, she is known to give poignant advice, counseling the group about where to go from here, the importance of striking a work/life balance and focusing on family.

Mrs. Eccles has been passionate about education, literacy and the arts her entire life and her personal commitment to these areas can be seen in her countless leadership roles. One of her most prideful efforts is the Young Playwrights in Process program to encourage students from 6th-12th grade to write plays. This program, which she created and sponsors, connects impressionable youth with professional playwrights who mentor them on their work. Janet Allen and Priscilla Lindsay from Indiana Repertory Theatre, shared how Mrs. Eccles mentored them in developing YPiP saying, “Involved in almost every detail, she has helped to shape this program into an exciting adventure that is now associated with the Teen Fringe Festival of IndyFringe, and with IRT’s Summer Conservatory for Youth and Production Track program. With her inspired advice and careful eye, we have grown this contest every year. We couldn’t have done it without her.”

When she was recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as a 2008 Woman of Influence, she spoke of her family’s legacy. “I grew up in an environment where my parents expected the best. We were taught that anything is possible if you want it enough. It was an environment where community involvement and participation were expected. I was lucky.”

This attitude has infused her life and has generated a multiplier effect of mentoring and community involvement.

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“I grew up in an environment where my parents expected the best. We were taught that anything is possible if you want it enough. It

was an environment where community involvement and participation were expected. I was lucky.”

- Margot Lacy eccles

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Donors

Individual donors7/1/2008 - 9/30/2009

$1 - $499James and Joyce AbelLeonard AloiMargaret Aloi Richard and Dorthea AlthoffPat AmatoAnonymous (8)Shawn AntellBrad and Carole ArthurTed and Janet BakerSteve BeardJoe and Carol BentivoglioStacy BillantiNicholas Birringer*Richard and Karen BlevinsRobert BoeglinJosh Bowling*K. Russell BrandhoeferFritz and Marjie BreischJohnny and Roberta BrettnacherTami L. BrinerKevin BrinleyMatthew BroadwellMary Jane BrownThomas and Martha BrownPaul BurchAndrew BurokerJessica Butler*Mike and Laura ByronTom and Joanne CaldwellDavid and Terry CanalKimberley CarlisleJohn and Karen CarrollJessica CastellanosDelsie CavanaughMichael CeasareThomas Cherner and Lynn SuterElizabeth ChildersMargaux ChildersBob and Kathleen ClarkAnn CliffordKathy CollinsKaren CombsRichard ConnellAdam CoryaChris CramerMichael CranfillBenjamin CreasyAnnie DagastineLance Dai*John DarnellKaren DarnellChristopher Edward DaughertyChristina DavenportKenneth DaviesJoy DayGregory and Valerie DentinoDixie DentonJim and Joyce DobsonDavid and Kay D’OrlandoDawn DorosTito Downer

Curtis and Emily DozierJeff and Sara DugdaleDennis DuncanKen and Karen DvorakJack and Beverly DwigginsMaura DwyerMonica K. EberleTaura EdwardsGregory and Mary ElliottJonathan and Elaine EriksenDean and Sally EsbaumRalph and Mary EverlyChris FauselRon and Dana Feldman, in honor of Laura Feldman MishkinLaura Feldman MishkinJoseph and Stephanie ForestalWayne FormanAndrew ForsmanBruce and Linda FrankJennifer Frank and Mark RacicotNik Gahlawat*Troy and Victoria GardnerKenneth and Trudy GargalaRobert GolobishJanet F. GouldJennifer GreeneChris and Sarah Grindle*Joel GunnMs. Mary Jane HaldemanFrank HankinsPaul HansonRobert HartGuille HarveyKristianne HeckmanReginald and Christine HendersonMark and Karen HillAlly Hodge*Laura HoglundDr. Michael HouseDaniel HuberRoberta HuffordMichael and Suzanne IrwinCollette Irwin-KnottSteven JohnsonDavid and Leticia JonesMeg JordanHandoko JuwonoBenjamin Katz*Michael KeckDianne KeelerMartine KendallKristy KinderSimon KisslerLiz Koesters*Lindsey Koetter*Harry and Jill KoushyarJustin and Amanda KoushyarRichard and Roxanne KovacsTimothy KraabelMatthew and Nicole KummerBrian KuntzJim and Carol LandesEric LaPlanteDan Lappin

Barry and Trina Laskey, in honor of Brian LaskeyBrian Laskey and Stephanie Gargala*^Clance LaTurnerNorma LawrenceJeff LeberStephanie LefebvreVicki LepperGary and Katy LewallenKerri and David LewisKeith and Cheryl LillemoeTerry and Louise LingnerMichael LittleKevin and Hillary LoringDonald and Elaine LucasJeff LunginbillChristine MacDonaldDaniel MarascoJake MassaAlan and Susan MaulGreg MaurerMarilyn McCombs and Mark WeirKathi MeyerChristopher and Carol Miller*Ben MishkinFred and Susie MishkinCraig and Myrna MullinsBryanna Nance*Tom and Jean NashDavid and Claudia NelsonGeorge and Joanne NelsonJeremiah Nethercutt and Jennifer TyrrellCindy NicholsPaul and Kay NicodemusAndrew and Kelly NogaDavid and Kim NorrisJoel O’NeilPatricia OsbornJoshua OsborneRichard and Vicki OstermeierTom PaceMark PalmenterNirav ParikhPuroi Y. ParikhDavid PattersonMaggie PellotJoseph and Kelly PeriRobert and Patricia PfeiferKeith and Kay PhelpsKyle and Katie PierceJohn and Nina PomeryJames PooreBelinda PuetzDiane C. QuearJoshua Reichart*Randy and Kim ReichmannBill and Mary ReidEmily Reid*Randall and Ann RiggsAndy and Amy RinzelJohn RobertsonKenneth and Beth RocheKevin Roche*Rebecca RocheMichael and Kaaren Rodman

donors

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Richard and Sue RoelligPatty RogersJim and Becky RushtonTimothy and Laura SandsWilliam and Susan SauterSheila Seedhouse*Elizabeth Semrau*Martin and Rebecca SemrauChris Serak*Stuart and Leslie ShermanLinda ShinnDaniel and Maria ShireyJeff and Sharon SiirolaCurtis R. SimicKendrick SinnockDiana SlaterKaren SlatteryCorey SleetScott and Tara SmalstigDavid Wayne SmithKevin and Yvonne SmithLeah SmithRebecca SmyrlAlice SnyderSusan SouthernEllie and Brian Stanoch*Paula and Bruce StarekLinda SteinIrene StevensWarren and Judy StevensonLisa and Jack Stocks*^Morgan StuderTina SullivanStanley ThompsonWilliam and Mary TierneyKrista N. TurpinOliver and Jennifer TurriniDouglas UyenoJohn VanceJay ViaterSteven and Candiss VibbertRuss Villier*Halene Von WiegandtKerra WagenerLilya WagnerLaura L. WaldoScott WallsmithSungo Wang*Kristen WeaverMarcia WeberJennifer A. WendelEugene and Jetties WhiteNic and Jessica Winters*Brial and Lisa WissmanChristopher J. WohlEric WolfeBrandy WoodCheryl and Steve WortmanDavid Wortman and Melissa GreenwellBobby and Mary WrightErica WrightDavid WuAngelia ZielkePamela ZoellnerNick and Jennifer Zyromski

$500 - $999Larry and Debbie CranfillBen Deremiah Ben and Barbara EdmondsonKevin and Candy ElzerGeff and Kathy HaysScott and Jennifer HillShelley M. HunterLibby LauxSheila MarshallChad and Emily McCulloughStephen MongeauMichael and Stephanie RuddyAdam Rusnak*Jim and Peg SchmidtMike and Liz SimmonsAnthony Wilkinson

$1,000 - $4,999John and Kathleen Ackerman^Nelson Alexander^Robert and Mary Ellen Ballard^John Barnard^Gerald L. Bepko^Paul and Judi BoslerBob and Terry Bowen^Luc and Janet Chabot^Matthew and Melanie Claymon^Stephen and Andrea Cranfill^Harry and Kristine Danz^Danny and Debbie Dean^Sean and Alison DeLauterBrian and Katie Dixon*^Kelly and Andrew Frank*^Angela FranzeKevin and Kelly Gartenhaus^Peggy Hufford and Rob Laux^Cheryl and Tom Hughes^Martin and Patty Jischke^Scott A. Jones^Randy and Rita Keeling^William and Carolyn Marsan^Charles and Tracy Miraglia^Bill and Jackie Montrie^Denny and Donna Oklak^Al and Jean Paison^Bob Poorman^Mamon Powers, Jr. and Claude Powers^Kurt and Jennifer Rasmussen^Jim and Mary Jo Risk^Meg Schamp^Kevin and Carolyn Schiferl^Max and Chris SchmidtPaul and Martha Schmidt^David and Anne Shane^Bren Simon^David and Erin Slater*^Paul Sylvester^Sidney and Kathryn Taurel^ Dennis and Kristi Trinkle^John T. Watson^Turner and Diann Woodard^

$5,000 +Jack Burns^Rollin Dick, in memory of J. Patrick Rooney^Ron and Susie Dollens^Fred and Suzanne Fehsenfeld^Andy and Jennifer Medley^Mike and Sue Smith^

Institutional donors7/1/2008 - 9/30/2009

$1 - $999AAA Hoosier Motor ClubBaker Hill Community OutreachCardinal Insurance ServicesCare Group, LLCCIK EnterprisesCircle KBert Hoadley Fell Sr. Memorial Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation

of Bloomington and Monroe CountyEli Lilly & Company Foundation Gas America Charitable FoundationGoodSearchHoosier Park at AndersonIndiana State University FoundationIPS #20JustGiveNetwork For GoodReilly IndustriesSubaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.Terre Haute Regional Hospital

$1,000 - $2,499Ambassador SolutionsAyres Foundation, Inc.Betley FoundationCantaloupeCohen Family Foundation, Inc.Downtown Optimist FoundationHarrison CollegeLevin Living TrustLions Club of IndianapolisMarian UniversityMead Johnson NutritionMoore FoundationThe Putnam County Community FoundationRiley Bennett & EgloffStair Steps to SuccessToyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.University of IndianapolisValparaiso University

$2,500 - $4,999Allied Group Insurance Services, Inc.AnthemButler UniversityCommunity Foundation of St. Joseph CountyCustomer Loyalty CenterEvansville Courier and Press / Scripps Howard FoundationFifth Third Bank - OhioFlashPoint Human Resource Consulting

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Frost Brown ToddHumanaHuntington IHETSIUPUIJunior League of IndianapolisM&I BankNCAANicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc.Purdue UniversityReis-NicholsRonald McDonald House Charities – Central Indiana Sablosky Family Foundation, a fund of Legacy Fund, in honor of Jack BurnsSamerian FoundationSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton ParishState FarmSurrexTargetTrinity Episcopal ChurchUSA FundsVectren FoundationWabash Valley Community Foundation, Inc.

$5,000 - $9,999Best Buy Children’s FoundationCaterpillarCommunity Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc.Dean and Barbara White Family FoundationFinish Line Youth FoundationGeorge and Frances Ball FoundationHoover Family FoundationKosciusko County Community FoundationKosciusko REMC Operation RoundUp FundMadison County Community Foundation, Inc.Mark and Karen Hill Foundation, a fund of Legacy Fund Community FoundationThe Medtronic FoundationMike and Sue Smith Family Fund Old National Bank FoundationPacers Foundation, Inc.PeyBack FoundationPorter County Community FoundationSherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughtonVMS Medical

$10,000 - $19,999Ackerman FoundationAlcoa FoundationClowes Fund, Inc.Duke Energy Foundation - IndianaDuke Energy Foundation - OhioFifth Third Bank - IndianaSGI, Inc.Starbucks Youth Action GrantVerizonWoodard Van Riper Family Foundation

$20,000 - $49,999AT&T FoundationBall Brothers FoundationCollege Readiness Fund, a CICF Fund

The Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF FundGannett Foundation/ Indianapolis StarIndianapolis Power & Light CompanyRichard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.Ruth Lilly Philanthropic FoundationTwenty-first Century Scholars

$50,000 - $100,000H.H. GreggJPMorgan Chase FoundationLilly Endowment, Inc.Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

In-Kind donors7/1/2008 - 9/30/2009

500 Festival, Inc.A&E SportsActionCoach - Paul SylvesterActors Theatre of LouisvilleAddress ArtAgioAllison Hunt Graphic DesignMacara AloiAlways In StitchesAmber Skene PhotographyApplebee’sArtifacts GalleryBazbeaux PizzaBeads for NeedsBen and Ari’sBest BuyThe Best Chocolate In TownBest Friends Pet Resort & SalonBobby Cooper SalonBoiler Marketbox64studios - Kelly StephensBrenner LuggageBuca di BeppoBuffalo Wild WingsBuild-A-Bear WorkshopC. Avery SalonCarey Indiana Carrabba’s Italian GrillCasino Aztar EvansvilleThe Cheesecake FactoryThe Children’s Museum of IndianapolisChip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc.ChipotleChuck E. CheeseCincinnati Museum CenterCincinnati RedsCincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenClimb Time IndyCollege Football Hall of FameComedy SportzConner PrairieConrad IndianapolisCookie Cutters Haircuts for KidsCourtyard by Marriott Louisville DowntownCracker BarrelCrackers Comedy ClubCreation CafeCrowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union StationDance Kaleidoscope

Dino’s VinoBrian and Katie DixonDL Lowry Hairspa - BoutiqueDomino’s PizzaDonatos PizzaDrury HotelsTony DungyDyKnow, First Internet BankEagle’s Nest RestaurantEasley WineryEddie Merlot’sEiteljorg MuseumEmbassy Suites NorthEmily Gage PhotographyFairway Custom GolfFamily VideoFerrin’s Fruit WineryFireside BrewhouseFive Seasons Sports ClubsFootprint SportsFORUM Credit UnionThe Frazier International History MuseumFruit Flowers/ Incredibly Edible DelitesG. Thrapp JewelersThe Game PreserveGeorge Thomas FloristGolf Club of IndianaGrand Victoria Casino and ResortThe Grapevine CottageThe Great Frame UpGymboree Half Price BooksHarry & Izzy’sHerbalife - Julie LuptakThe Hilton IndianapolisHoliday Inn Select NorthHollyhock HillHoosier Park at AndersonHorseshoe Casino HotelHot Box PizzaIHOPIndiana FeverIndiana PacersIndiana Repertory TheatreIndiana State Fair CommissionIndiana State MuseumIndiana/World Skating AcademyIndianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis Chamber OrchestraIndianapolis Civic TheatreIndianapolis Colts Indiana IceIndianapolis Indians Baseball Victory FieldIndianapolis Marriott DowntownIndianapolis Museum of ArtIndianapolis Museum of Contemporary ArtIndianapolis Racquet ClubIndianapolis SymphonyIndianapolis ZooIndy Laser Hair RemovalIndyHubIPS #14IUPUI Community Learning NetworkJillian’sJoe’s Crab ShackKentucky Derby Museum

donors

Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, LLCKerasotes Theatre Showplace 12 - Traders PointKiln CreationsKnit StopKopetsky’s Full Service Car WashLandmark TheatreBrian LaskeyLe Peep RestaurantLifetime FitnessLouisville Science CenterMarathonMarco’s PizzaMarkey’s Audio Visual, Inc.Mass Ave Knit ShopMax & Erma’sMcAlister’s DeliMcCormick & Schmick’s Fresh SeafoodAndy and Jennifer MedleyBeth Medley & Silpada Designs Sterling Silver JewelryMerle Norman CosmeticsMike’s Express CarwashMillennium Hotel CincinnatiMillennium Hotel St. LouisMindful Movements Pilates and Spinning StudioMitchell’s Fish MarketMonarch BeverageMarty MooreBryanna NanceNational Institute for Fitness and SportNCAA Hall of ChampionsNestle Inn Bed & BreakfastNewport Aquarium

Olive GardenOrganize to OptimizeOssip OptometryJean PaisonPanera BreadPaoli PeaksParamount King’s IslandPark Place MotorsPerfect North SlopesPet Supply PlusPeyBack FoundationPhoenix TheatrePizza DoughmainPizza HutPottery By YouPrairie View Golf ClubPuccini’s Smiling TeethPurdue Sports InformationPurdue University Chapter of College Mentors for KidsRaphael’sJennifer Toering RaweRed LobsterRed RobinReeves TransportationReis-NicholsRick’s Cafe BoatyardRock & RollersRock BottomThe Running CompanyMax Schmidtthe Secret IngredientSGI, Inc.Sherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughtonSimply Personal

SkatelandSouthwest AirlinesSpeed Art MuseumSt. Elmo SteakhouseSt. Louis CardinalsStarbucksStudio 2000 Salon and Day SpaSylvan Learning CenterT.G.I. FridaysTarget - Nora PlazaTastefully Simple - Laura SearcyTed Polk Food ServicesTexas RoadhouseThe Melting Pot RestaurantTheatre on the SquareTrace CommunicationsTrader Joe’sDennis TrinkleTurner John ManagementU.S. Senior OpenUnion JacksUniversity of Indianapolis BookstoreUp Dog Yoga and WellnessUppercase Living - Deb SatterfieldUsborne Books and MoreVera BradleyVMS MedicalWal-Mart ^2787WDR DesignsWeber Grill RestaurantThe Westin CincinnatiWFMS 95.5Wheel Fun RentalsWISH-TV Cheryl and Steve WortmanXSiteYellow Rose Carriages

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