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Greetings from the NIC Foundation and Alumni Association

NIC Foundation Board of DirectorsThe NIC Foundation Board of Directors is made up of community volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to help meet the needs of North Idaho College and the students.

David Wold, presidentTim Komberec, vice presidentJim Thorpe, immediate past-presidentPriscilla Bell, secretaryMichelle Schini-Mitchell, treasurer

Mic ArmonSandi BloemRomer BrownMike ChapmanJim ColemanBrad DugdaleJames EissesMark FisherKimber GatesJohn GoeddeJon HipplerSteve Meyer

Claudia MiewaldDavid PelzBen RolpheC. Richard SamsBill TarnaskySue ThiloTom TorgersonMarc WallaceJosephine WebbParker WoodallJohn Young

Alumni Association Board of DirectorsRepresenting the North Idaho College Alumni Association are community volunteers who strive to keep those who have been a part of NIC connected to the college.

Elizabeth Beechler, ’98, presidentSandee Riggs, ’83, vice presidentLaurie Thomas, ’78, past-presidentAli Shute, ’96, secretaryDan Carney, ’66, treasurer

Wally Adams, ’61 Rayelle Anderson, ’89Linda Ball, ’03 Janet BunkePam Claflin, ’68Rhena Cooper, facultyFrank Darlington, ’66 Tim Fort, ’06Dennis Grant, ’87 Megan Holman, ’08Bill Turbin, ’62

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Rayelle Anderson, executive director

Sara Fladeland, coordinator alumni relations

I hope you take pride in knowing that your contributions and support have made thousands of dreams come true. This report is just a snapshot of

this past year’s accomplishments. NIC has a long tradition of meeting student and regional needs at every level, fostering success and providing quality opportunities for people of all walks of life.

Please partner with us again this year as we strive to:

• increase scholarship support for students who might not otherwise be able to pursue an education

• enhance technology and equipment in classrooms and laboratories

• expand support services to ensure student success

• ensure capital improvements are made to best serve ever-changing needs

Your friendship and support is vital to the continued success of North Idaho College. With your help, more people will have access to a quality education.

DavidWold,president NICFoundation

This year marks the 75th anniversary of North Idaho College and the NIC Alumni Association is excited to be a part of the celebration. As part of the anniversary festivities, the

association will be hosting an all-class reunion this spring. Our alumni represent the past, present, and future of North Idaho College and alums are the most substantial part of the college’s history. We encourage all alums to participate in the reunion as well as other anniversary events.

In addition, on Jan. 24 the association will host its 10th annual Wild Game Feast, an annual fund-raiser with all proceeds supporting the NIC Alumni Association scholarship fund.

It is the mission of the NIC Alumni Association to stay connected with our alumni and friends. We invite you to become a member and be involved with the organization. For more information, contact the alumni office or visit our website at www.nic.edu/alumni.

ElizabethBeechler,president NICAlumniAssociation

Gift societies established for donorsThe North Idaho College Foundation recently formed gift societies to better communicate with donors and provide more opportunities to participate in events at NIC and through the NIC Foundation.

Gift Societies* $250 - $499 ...........................College by the Lake Society $500 - $999 ...........................Fort Grounds Society $1,000 - $4,999 .....................President’s Society $5,000 - $9,999 .....................Lee Hall Society $10,000 and above ..................Cornerstone Society Named in estate plan ...............Legacy Society

Examples of some of the benefits donors receive as gift society members include invitations to the Donor and Friends Social, Lunch with the President, VIP Reception, and other special events.* Gift societies are based on total cash or in-kind gifts received during the July 1 to June 30 fiscal year.

Foundation supports excellence through awards, grantsThe North Idaho College Foundation awarded 15 grants for a total of $50,072 in 2007-2008 through the NIC Foundation Grant Program, which is funded by annual donations and Really BIG Raffle proceeds. Since 1994, the NIC Foundation has awarded 164 grants totaling $718,959 to faculty, staff, and student groups at NIC through the grant program.

In addition, the NIC Foundation distributed numerous awards to exceptional NIC staff and faculty at the annual employee awards ceremony last spring.

NIC students awarded scholarships from the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club

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NIC alum wins Really BIG Raffle houseNorth Idaho College wrote a chapter in Gus Foulk’s life when he graduated from the college in 1984. Then, more than 20 years later, a new chapter was written when he and his wife Cindy won the 2008 Really BIG Raffle grand prize $300,000 craftsman-style home in Coeur d’Alene.

This year also marked a historical milestone for the event, as the Really BIG Raffle celebrated its 15th year. Proceeds from the raffle exceeded $194,000, all of which will support student and program needs across campus.

For details about the raffle, visit www.nic.edu/foundation or call (208) 769-3271.

Two North Idaho College students were awarded scholarships through the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club.

NIC student Rose Duncan, a botany major from St. Maries, Idaho, received the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club Scholarship for $500. The award is given annually to a student seeking a degree in landscaping, horticulture, or other related fields.

Student Grey Beaudry, an art student from Hayden, Idaho, was awarded the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club Scholarship—Stephen Shortridge Award for $500. This award was named in honor of acclaimed local artist Shortridge, whose painting “My Backyard” was used for the 2007 Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour poster.

The Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour is an annual event featuring local gardens throughout the community. Proceeds benefit various local charities, including annual scholarships through the NIC Foundation.

For more information on establishing a scholarship at North Idaho College, contact the NIC Foundation/Development Department at (208) 769-5978.

Pictured are NIC Foundation Executive Director Rayelle Anderson, student Rose Duncan, student Grey Beaudry, local artist Stephen Shortridge, Coeur d’Alene Garden Club President Mindee Smith, and Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour Chairperson Bonnie Warwick.

Purchase a Really BIG Raffle Ticket

The family of the 2008 Really BIG Raffle winners gather at the house in Coeur d’Alene Place for their first look at the grand prize house since it was completed. Pictured are (front) Barbara and Vern Westgate, Gary Foulk, Marguerite and William Tull, (back) Joanna and Bailey Westgate, and Gus and Cindy Foulk.

“As a student that desires to live and work in North Idaho, I have come to see my scholarship as a tremendous opportunity to improve myself and to contribute to the Coeur d’Alene community.”

Solina Bressler, Coeur d’Alene Recipient of the Laura Moore Cunningham Scholarship

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Wild Game Feast: Another wild successThings get a little wild each winter when the NIC Alumni Association hosts the Wild Game Feast, an event highlighted with a five-course, gourmet meal featuring wild game cuisine. More than 125 people attended the 2008 Wild Game Feast with all proceeds providing scholarships to deserving NIC students. Over $43,000 has been awarded to 54 deserving students since 2000.

The 10th annual Wild Game Feast is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at North Idaho College. Reserve tickets by calling (208) 769-5978, emailing alumni@nic.edu, or buying online at www.nic.edu/alumni.

Carl Benscheidt, Lisa Benscheidt, NIC Alumni Relations Coordinator Sara Fladeland, Susan Jolley, Nate Jolley, and NIC Alumni Association President Elizabeth Beechler enjoy the ambiance at the NIC Alumni Association’s Wild Game Feast in 2008.

Alumni Snapshot

George Kain, class of 1953

Occupation: Former Spokane County prosecuting attorney, now retired.

“My favorite memory of North Idaho Junior College was classes being held outside on beautiful spring days.”

Doug Halliday, class of 1971

Occupation: North Idaho College accountant.

“My favorite memories of NIC include the SUB and gym dances, bed races, campus days, and beach bonfires!”

Dr. Mary Sanderson, class of 1973

Occupation: Women’s Clinic of North Idaho obstetrician/gynecologist.

“I would have to say my best memories of NIC would be the wonderful new friendships I made there—both faculty and students. I still see many friends from NIC around the community. I especially enjoyed the veterans that returned from Vietnam who helped give us a new perspective on education and life.”

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NIC Then and Now

An aerial view of Fort Sherman, where the North Idaho College campus now sits.

Photo courtesy of the Museum of North Idaho

An aerial view of the present day North Idaho College campus.

Nursing students, circa 1970. NIC’s 2007 nursing graduates exceeded both the national and state averages for national licensure examination pass rates.

The first men’s basketball team at Coeur d’Alene Junior College, circa 1934. Photo courtesy of the Museum of North Idaho

Representatives of the NIC wrestling program’s Shirley Parker Reading program gather to distribute the 5,000th book to first-graders at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities.

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Stay connected! Join the NIC Alumni Association Today!

Donate to the General Scholarship Fund

Alumni of North Idaho College represent the past, present, and future. Staying connected with NIC is a great way to be engaged, stay informed, and serve as an ambassador of the college. Make that connection by joining the NIC Alumni Association! Membership is free and requires completion of only 12 NIC academic credits and/or completion of a certificate course or apprenticeship program. You need not be a graduate to become a member. Membership benefits include:

• Personal ID card

• Subscription to the Alumni Connection newsletter

• 10 percent discount on logo item merchandise at Mica Peak Exchange (NIC bookstore)

• Special invitations to all NIC Alumni Association events

• 10 percent off Wild Game Feast tickets (annual fundraiser)

• 50 percent off admission to all home athletics events

• NIC Molstead Library borrowing privileges

To join, visit www.nic.edu/alumni or call (208) 769-5978.

NIC Alumni Association honors outstanding alumniThe North Idaho College Alumni Association recently named this year’s outstanding alumni award recipients.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement AwardAlumna Sarah Palin was chosen to receive the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, its most prestigious award, for her local, state, and national political achievements.

Palin was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, but later moved to Alaska. She attended North Idaho College for two semesters as a general studies major in the spring of 1983 and the fall of 1983. She later studied journalism and political science at the University of Idaho, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1987.

Palin was elected governor of Alaska in 2006. Most recently, Palin was selected as the vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket for the 2008 election.

“NIC has the pleasure of seeing our alums go on to successful careers in government and private industry throughout the world,” said NIC Alumni Relations Coordinator Sara Fladeland. “This is another achievement in a long list of accomplishments for Gov. Palin as well as NIC alums.”

The NIC Alumni Association Board of Directors notified Palin in June 2008 that she would be the recipient of the 2008-2009 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award.

Alumni of the Year AwardJon Parson was selected as the recipient of the 2008 Alumni of the Year Award for his commitment and dedication to North Idaho College and the NIC Athletics Department.

Parson was an All-American and Academic All-American when he wrestled for NIC in the heavyweight/275 pound division. He earned an associate’s degree from NIC in 1993 and continued his wrestling career at the University of Wyoming.

He has been on the NIC Booster Club Board of Directors for more than 10 years and has served as president since 2007.

“The family atmosphere of NIC’s athletics programs keeps me coming back year after year,” Parson said.

Honorary Alumni of the Year AwardSheila Wood was selected as the 2008 Honorary Alumni of the Year for her commitment and dedication to North Idaho College.

Wood worked in the NIC Tutoring Center for two years before serving as an English instructor for 14 years. Wood served as a member of the NIC Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2004, as a volunteer for the NIC Foundation’s Providing Opportunities—Fulfilling Dreams Community Campaign from 2004 to 2006, and is currently serving as a committee member for NIC’s 75th anniversary Diamond Jubilee Committee.

While serving as a trustee, Wood proposed that a college history be written to preserve historical facts and valuable stories that were in danger of being lost. For the past nine years, Wood has supported the project by chairing the NIC History Committee and working closely with author Fran Bahr. The project came to fruition in the fall of 2008 when the book “The Gathering Place: A History of North Idaho College” was published.

“Wood’s dedication to NIC will live forever through her vision and commitment to this history book,” Fladeland said.

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Scholarships open doors for studentsThe North Idaho College Foundation awarded a record number of scholarships during the 2007-2008 school year. A total of $472,747 in scholarships was awarded to 537 students. These scholarships were made possible through contributions from literally hundreds of donors wishing to make dreams come true for students who may not otherwise have been able to afford the cost of education.

To donate to existing scholarships or to establish a new scholarship, call (208) 769-5978 or go to www.nic.edu/foundation.

Scholarship recipients, donors connect

“The scholarships I received allowed me to obtain a higher education and better myself through life learning lessons. My scholarships have opened doors that before, I did not even know existed. A scholarship donation is an investment. What better to invest in than the future leaders, workers, and investors of tomorrow.”

Elizabeth Bell, Sandpoint NIC psychology graduate and recipient of the Earl and Eva Ogg Memorial Scholarship and the Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship HighlightsDonors can establish scholarships or contribute to existing funds. The North Idaho College Foundation works with each donor to set up the criteria for which the fund is distributed. The NIC Foundation is privileged to steward the following newly established, permanently endowed funds:

Jesse and June Clay Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Sheila Wood in memory of her parents, Jesse and June Clay. Jesse and June, who both came of age during the Great Depression, always believed in the value of education and extending to others opportunities that were not available to them. The scholarship supports students who are motivated to succeed, but lack the opportunity to pursue higher education due to obstacles in life including, but not limited to, financial barriers, family responsibilities, medical conditions, and other obstacles.

Charles and Joanne Sutton Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Charles and Joanne Sutton to support students from Latah County who are enrolled in academic programs at NIC. The Suttons met while attending North Idaho College in the fall of 1952. Joanne graduated from high school in Coeur d’Alene and decided to attend NIC because of its location. Charles, who moved to the area from New Jersey, was attending NIC on a basketball scholarship. The couple

later married in 1953. As alums and former educators, the Suttons believe NIC offers high caliber instruction, which is why they decided to establish a scholarship. The Suttons currently reside in Moscow, Idaho.

Raymond Vaudreuil, Sr., Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Raymond Vaudreuil, Sr., by his colleagues at Hope Realty. Vaudreuil, who passed away on Nov. 6, 2005, was the founder of Hope Realty. He supported those who experienced hardships. His colleagues remember that Vaudreuil’s help was never offered for personal gain or for his business—he gave because he cared about the wellbeing of others. The scholarship supports students facing financial hardships.

Scholarship recipients gather for a group photo during the 2007 NIC Foundation Fall Scholarship Celebration.

Each November, the North Idaho College Foundation brings together donors and the many deserving students who benefit from their philanthropy for the annual Fall Scholarship Celebration as a way for both groups to learn more about each other.

Enrollment up 4.4 percent for Fall 2008 North Idaho College posted a 4.4 percent increase in credit enrollment for Fall Semester 2008 with an increase of 206 students from last year’s enrollment of 4,650, bringing the total headcount this year to a record 4,856.

In turn, the number of students applying at NIC was up and an increased availability of scholarship funds likely helped provide the means necessary to bring new students in, said NIC Foundation Executive Director Rayelle Anderson.

“We provided 116 new scholarships to students in the 2007-2008 school year, accounting for more than $470,000—a record amount,” Anderson said. “Thanks to our generous donors, those figures will most likely increase again this year.”

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North Idaho College’s annual report is now available online at www.nic.edu.

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Total Revenue $40,158,540

State Funds ..................................$16,249,654 40%

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General Fund ............................$11,696,800 29%

County Taxes & Payments ............$12,900,262 33%

Kootenai County Property Tax ..$12,164,465 31%

Other County Tuition Payments ....$735,797 2%

Tuition and Fees .............................$8,993,725 22%

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Budgeted Expenditures $40,158,540

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Instructional Support .....................$4,029,982 10%

Institutional Support ......................$6,132,336 15%

Physical Plant ................................$3,269,742 8%

Student Services ............................$3,460,263 9%

Student Financial Aid ........................$934,609 2%

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Board approves five-year strategic planThe North Idaho College Board of Trustees approved the 2008-2013 NIC Strategic Plan, a set of goals and objectives that will guide the course of the college over the next five years.

Community members, NIC employees and students, and the general public were involved in each phase of the planning.

“This plan requires the investment of resources, human, physical, and financial, from within the college as well as from its community,” said Vice President for Student Services Eric Murray. “NIC believes that the success of this plan equates to success in enhancing the quality of life for the people of North Idaho.”

Themes of the plan include programs, student support, college communications and climate, finance and funding, college image and relations, diversity and human rights, and physical resources.

The 2008-2013 NIC Strategic Plan is available online at http://www.nic.edu/planning/strategicplan/.

“A record number of students continue to enroll at North Idaho College, taking the skills, training, and education they’ve gained back into the community as members of our workforce. Higher numbers at North Idaho College ultimately translate to a stronger local economy. We are proud to fulfill this crucial role in our community.”

Priscilla Bell, president North Idaho College

Annual Cost of Education 2007-2008

North Idaho College

Average of all Idaho public four-year universities

National average of public four-year universities

National average of four-year private schools

Tuition $2,110 $4,329 $6,185 $23,712

Figures comprise annual tuition and fees costs for full-time residents. National averages provided by collegeboard.com.

Although NIC provides wonderful educational opportunities at a reasonable price, the reality is that the majority of students would be unable to attend college without the assistance of scholarships, grants and student loans. As the population of the college increases, so does the need for additional scholarship support.

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Cornerstone Society$10,000 and upCoeur d’Alene Rotary Club*Coeur d’Alene TribeHarold and Katherine Damiano*Idaho Education Access Fund and the Northwest Area Foundation Fund in the Idaho Community FoundationGreenstone Homes and NeighborhoodsGround Force ManufacturingKootenai Benewah Medical SocietyKootenai Tribe of IdahoLaura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc.*Northwest Specialty Hospital and StaffRoy and Leona Nelson FoundationDr. Robert M. Scates*Estate of Elisabeth Dunlop Scates*Stock Building Supply of Coeur d’Alene*Jim and Brenda Thorpe

Lee Hall Society$5,000 - $9,999Jack and Camie Beebe*Bernhart and Buck, Inc.Roger CardwellCoeur d’Alene Festivals CommitteeCoeur d’Alene Garden ClubCoeur d’Alene Sunrise RotaryEmpire Airlines*Inland Northwest ConsultantsVicki Markizon*Mountain West BankNorth Idaho Building Contractors AssociationNorth Idaho Eye Institute, P.A.North Idaho Medical Care CenterRolphe Family Fund in the Idaho Community FoundationSharen SpearJohn and Suzi StoneCharles and Joanne SuttonAlice Irene WilsonWindermere Foundation/ Coeur d’Alene Realty*Capt. Doug and Sheila Wood

President’s Society$1,000 - $4,999John and Joanna AdamsWally and Pamela AdamsAdvanced Benefits ManagementGale AkersAllegra Print and Imaging*Rayelle and Mike Anderson*Automotive EventsAvista Utilities*Bayview, Athol, Belmont Women’s ClubPriscilla BellBlack Rock DevelopmentG. Michael BoswellBruce BraskichKenneth and Betty BratlieBrent and Laura Little FoundationRomer and Kathleen Brown*Everett BrubakerKatherine D. ButcherStewart and Molly ButlerCallahan Zeller Foundation, Inc.*Centennial Distributing Corporation*Beverly A. ChapmanMrs. Dorothy M. Clark*Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. ClockCoeur d’Alene Kiwanis*District 1 Music Educators

Mark and Elsa DuvallWilliam and Barbara Egolf*Jim and Judy Eisses*Brian and Pamela FarleyFirst Security Foundation*Mark and Raelene FisherThe Frame of Mind - Framing and GalleryDr. and Mrs. Charles L. Gates, Jr.Peggy Goldey-ColemanH.F. Magnuson Family Foundation, Inc.Don HansenHarris-Dean Insurance*Estate of Charles K. HowardHuman Rights Education Institute*Rolland and Jeannie JurgensKissler Family Foundation Philanthropic Gift Fund in the Idaho Community FoundationKootenai Charities, Inc.*Kootenai Electric Cooperative, Inc.Kootenai Medical CenterLarry LeahyLincoln ElectricHarry and Colleen Magnuson

Pasquale and Karen MastantuonoCharles and Betty McLainDr. Bruce and Claudia MiewaldMontage Interior Design and MosaicsNapa Auto PartsNorth Idaho TitleP.E.O. Chapter AG*Panhandle Voiture 1196 40 ET 8Pepsi Bottling Group*Polin & Young Construction, Inc.*Ramsden & Lyons, LLPLanny R. Ream and Katherine B. ReamJames F. ReitanRotary Club of Post FallsDon and Sue SausserDavid and Susan SchreiberTim and Cindy ShannonM. E. SpeldeSpring DashSTCU, Spokane Teachers Credit UnionDr. William and Myrna TarnaskyThorco, Inc.*Philippe ValleA. K. WaldenNancy Sue and Marc Wallace*Washington Trust BankDr. David and Kristine WoldPeter and Cheri Zao

Fort Grounds Society$500 - $999Anonymous*Alert AutomotiveMic and Lauri ArmonBank of America Matching GiftsBlue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Inc.Sharon BlytheLoren and Janell Burke*Cancer and Community CharitiesLarry ClarkCoeur d’Alene Art Association*

The Coeur d’Alene Press*Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra, Inc.*Dick and Janette Compton*Frank Darlington*Tom DaughertyJack and Mary DowersJean A. Gardner*Dean Haagenson, Contractors NorthwestHayden Lake Rotary ClubJon and Cyndi Hippler*Robert and Jean HowardInternational Association of Administrative ProfessionalsInternational Business Machines CorporationMichael R. JacksonGeorge A. KainThe Kutteruf and Robinson Fund*Thomas Lombardo, Jr.Magnuson, McHugh & Co., P.A.*McKinstry Co. Charitable FoundationBarbara MilkovichMother Lode Holding CompanyRobert and Nancey Murray

Jane NishioNorth Idaho Code EnforcersPeggy Odenthal*Diane OlsonThe Pacific Northwest InlanderDave and Kristi Pelz*Dr. Tim and Wanda QuinnPaul RiemannC. Richard SamsKevin and Ali ShuteSue and Tom Thilo*Tom and KJ TorgersonGrace TysonWells Fargo Foundation*Lee WerdellMarty and Julie Westbrook*Yates Funeral Home, Dexter and Karen Yates

College by the Lake Society$250 - $499American West BankDale and Joanne BauneJohn and Ann BeutlerCDA InspectorCoeur d’Alene CasinoCoeur d’Alene Tractor CompanyDart Club ManagementDavid and Virginia De LongDr. Michael and Laurie DixonBrad and Shariae Dugdale*Edward and Susan Leach Charitable Trust*Family Medicine Coeur d’Alene, P.A.Fernan Rod and Gun Club, Inc.Don and Joyce FerrellFlexcelBonnie and Lee FossumAnna GallantGerald GallantBruce and Diana GiffordJohn GoeddeMike Halpern

Dr. Carl Hanson and Dr. Judy LydingHastings Books Music & Video*George A. HayesWally HendricksonIronwood Athletic Club*James and Michelle JeitlerPeter and Kathie Jones*Lewis-Clark State CollegeBob and Jean MooreRichard and Marie MoreauK.V. and Jo Ann Nelson*Premier ElectricJill and Randy Ragan*Thomas Rau and Susan DummerReader’s Digest FoundationThe Real Estate BookSherry ReynoldsDavid and Janie SandeJohn and Michelle MitchellSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Randall SmithEugene SoperPatsy L. SorensonLynn and Suzanne Tarbox*Robert P. TofteM. Evelyn VealeVietnam Veterans of AmericaAllie and Peter VogtAllen and Shari WilhelmDr. Lloyd and Patricia WithamWomen’s Gift Alliance Members’ Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation

SupportersUp to $249Marian AckermanDoug and Peggy AlbertsonDr. Emanuel AmatoEdward and Loraine AndersonEva AndersonJoe and Andrea Anderson

Recognition in Gift Societies reflects total cash and in-kind gifts received between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. If your name was omitted, misspelled, or listed incorrectly, please call or write the NIC Foundation.

North Idaho College makes an important contribution to the social, cultural, and economic quality of life in the community. Like public institutions everywhere, NIC must look beyond its traditional sources of support. Property taxes, state appropriations, and student tuition must be supplemented with private donations if the college is to maintain the level of educational excellence the people of North Idaho deserve.

Thank you for your investment through the north Idaho College Foundation, which helps nIC students in their pursuit of a quality education and brighter future.

Legacy Society

Rayelle and Mike AndersonPriscilla BellMary A. BobbyDon and Joyce FerrellCaptain Arthur Hess II, USAF, RetCharles W. LangeW. Brant Morris, PLSJ. Grant and Dixie PersonEdith M. PolstonJohn PointnerMarianna RiegBen and Anna RolpheNils and Mary RosdahlDr. Robert M. ScatesSteven Schenk and Gretchen BerningNorm ShamanMargaret Ross ThrailkillGrace TysonA.K. WaldenAlice Irene Wilson

If you have the North Idaho College Foundation list-ed in your estate plan, please notify the foundation so it may properly recognize your commitment.

A special thanks to the following supporters for designating the North Idaho College Foundation as a beneficiary of their life insurance policy, will, trust, or annuity.

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NIC Foundation Honor Roll of ContributorsFran BahrDale and Judy BennettCarl and Lisa BenscheidtBeta Sigma Phi City Council*Sandi BloemJohn BoehnerHelen BransonAdam and Mandee BrownBen BroylesBuck KnivesJanet BunkeShirley L. BuntonKelly and Marilyn BurokerChapter CB P.E.O. SisterhoodTim and Kathy ChristieCoeur d’Alene Cellars, Kimber GatesCoeur d’Alene Oral SurgeryCoeur d’Alene Summer TheaterRhena CooperDeb Cordes, Atty.Philip and Kim CorlisCarol CouchDoug and Eileen CresswellCricket’s Steakhouse & Oyster BarTom CroninTimothy and Eileen Crowder*Culligan Water - Scott WilliamsPaula CzirrDuane A. Daugharty, M.D.Gerald and Althea DavisDick and Kathleen DionneBrian and Mary EdwardsAllan and Jimmie EisenwinterGayle A. EricksonEverson’s JewelryMargaret FedjeSara J. FladelandFred Meyer, Inc.Dr. Lynn and Ellen FredriksonBarbara FrickJerry and Kathy GehlenRobert C. GibsonJ. Douglas and Robin GiffinMichael and Janet Gossett*Greenbriar Foods and CateringJoseph F. Grismer, M.D.Floyd and Louise GustafsonTami HaftChristopher and Merilyn HardyOlive A. HarrisTerry and Marilyn Harwood

Leona L. HassenMeg Hatch*Clarence and Carol HaughtJoan HeadVirginia HickmanSally HindersJudy HodgeEdward Hoekstra and Susan GuastaferriHorace Mann InsuranceRandy HoughtonStewart and Karen HubbardChris and Stacy HudsonMrs. Elizabeth HultengIdaho Academy of SciencesIdaho State BroadcastersIdaho Transportation DepartmentSandra E. JacquotJan Jesberger InsuranceJava on ShermanRose Marie JensenMichele and Geary JerdeKimberlie JohnsonAllan and Dene JoubertJ-U-B Engineers, Inc.Kayak Coeur d’AleneAlan and Karen LambBill LangerCaterina Martinez LasomeLatherDavid and Sandra LeatherwoodDoris LeCoultreLinda LemkauCharles and Gail LinesJohn and Loretta LundJean MandichFrank MathesRichard and Julie McKernan*Linda J. MichalE.L. and Mary Ellen MillerMrs. Raymond Mitten*MoonTimeTheresa MurphyRon and Pamela NoahNorth Idaho College Athletics DepartmentNorth Idaho College Auto Collision Repair ProgramNorth Idaho College Carpentry ProgramNorth Idaho College Outdoor PursuitsNorth Idaho College Workforce Training CenterErin Norvell

Numerica Credit UnionSuzanne and David NussearSam and Ava PedersenThe Pfizer FoundationThe Pita PitJames and Margaret PollaCamy Popiel, Horace Mann InsurancePrincipal Financial Group FoundationDr. Gina Prindle and Dr. Ron PrindleKent and Becki PropstJack PurdieJudith A. PutzierRange FoundationLeslie and Ethel Ratcliff*Peter RaughDamian RedlinskiDavid G. RemingtonJerry and Joyce ReynoldsScott ReynoldsJohn and Joy RichardsJohn and Linda RichmanSandee RiggsAlan and Nancy RitchieRiverside Auto CenterGordon and Lynda RogersDoryne RogstadROW AdventuresBrian and Rachel RupiperSteve and Karen RuppelCharles SaltCatherine SargentSara SchmelzerRick SchultzWarren SchutzBill and Kathy SemmlerShoshone Medical CenterDavid and Cynthia SielaffDr. R. A. and Elsie SmithAlan and Mary Sorenson*Allison SpacekSports Cellar, Inc.Garry and Julie StarkTom and Dottie StegerLanny and Marlene SteinStein’s Family FoodsStein’s IGASterling Mining CompanyBob StovernDonald and Edwina StoweSuper 1 FoodsSweetpea Home Interiors

Dr. James BartonJesse and June ClayJay CouchBill EisenwinterJean E. FrickRay MittenItsuko Nishio and Shimeo NishioDolores Marie OlsonChris ReynoldsNena RobinsonJean RuhleWendell SandeElisabeth ScatesReka Faye SchwarzCynthia Ann Thomas

In Memory of

In Honor of Julia AndersonNick ReynoldsMara Moscato and Greg Thorhaug Wedding

* Signifies giving in consecutive years from January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2008. If you’ve inadvertently missed a year in your consecutive giving, it’s not too late to update your giving history! Send your contribution today and note the year you want the gift applied to.

Ways to Give

Your gift may qualify for both a federal and state tax deduction and an Idaho state income tax credit. Ask your tax advisor for details or call the foundation at (208) 769-5978 for more information.

Make a difference in the lives of deserving students. Please send your contribution today! Give online at www.nic.edu/foundation or send your gift in the enclosed envelope.

• provide funds to establish a scholarship or give to an existing scholarship• establish a memorial gift in honor of a friend or loved one• donate gifts of appreciated assets, such as stock or real estate• name the NIC Foundation as a beneficiary in a will, trust, insurance policy, or annuity

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Excellence and Opportunity CampaignPartner with the North Idaho College Foundation by investing in the annual Excellence and Opportunity Campaign. Every dollar raised will directly support needs ranging from scholarships for deserving students to purchases of ever-changing technology and equipment. Donations of all sizes are deeply appreciated and will be recognized in the Alumni and Friends Year in Review publication as well as the appropriate gift society.

Christa ThaxtonDave and Jean Gay ThomasTom Addis Automotive Group*Trading Company StoresVertical EarthDanny and Kim VestalBill and Gloria WaggonerDick and Shirlee WandrockeSteve and Candace WheelerMarie H. WhiteselWild Waters of Coeur d’AleneLeslie WildeAl WilliamsAndrea WoempnerParker and Kay Woodall*Dr. Ken and Ginger WrightVernon and Marilyn Zeigner

NIC Foundation Honor Roll of Contributors

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The following scholarships and funds have been established to benefit deserving students and specific areas of need. The criteria of each fund varies.

John and Joanna Adams Adams – Whitley Advanced Benefits ManagementAssociated Students of North Idaho College (ASNIC)BDK/AKV (Bernard D. Kurtz and Allie Kurtz Vogt)Heinie and Rose Bell MemorialJ. Douglas and Jan Bell Memorial Beta Sigma PhiAnnah and Emmett Booher MemorialJoan Brogan MemorialR. Romer and Kathleen Brown Buchanan – Anderson Family Carla M. Buck and Jens Hansen MemorialMichael and Deborah Burke Walter J. Burns MemorialCallahan Zeller Foundation, Inc.George and Dorothy Carlson MemorialElma Cerny MemorialEarlene Joyce Chilcott-Boswell MemorialMary Christie MemorialKenneth G. Clark MemorialJesse and June Clay MemorialCoeur d’Alene Symphony OrchestraDick and Janette Compton Celia Cook MemorialThomas and Alice CromwellLester and Judith Nations CrowCrown Pacific Harold and Katherine DamianoJohn Dunlop MemorialLoretta Dunnigan MemorialAnna R. Edminster MemorialBill Eisenwinter MemorialTom and Alma Emerson MemorialDon and Joyce Ferrell Thelma Finney MemorialCleve and Addie Gaine MemorialScott Hague Memorial Jack J. Hamilton MemorialJohn and Sadie Harrison MemorialHatch FamilyHealth and Sciences Merle and Gladys Henkel/Cherie Cook MemorialHennon, Gschwend, and Jones Memorial

Endowed ScholarshipsJacque Herum MemorialFord S. Hoback MemorialJack Holm MemorialCharles K. Howard MemorialRichard W. Howell MemorialTom Huson MemorialCharles R. and Phyllis J. Imus Vocational SkillsINC/Morris Family Owen F. and Gladys Richardson JacklinGeorge Frederick Jewett Foundation NursingRolly and Jeannie Jurgens George Kildow MemorialDarlene King MemorialKen Kohli FamilyJoan Leahy MemorialRoland A. LeCoultre MemorialHoward K. Low MemorialAngela Mia Maiani MemorialNell Malanya MemorialAlan R. Markizon MemorialMarquardt Family MemorialMary Anderson McGovern MemorialMerritt Brothers Lumber Company Professor Molennium, Milli and Nan O. Mole Molstead Family MemorialMarilyn Montgomery and Dr. Ernest FokesFrank A. Morbeck MemorialMark Nelson MemorialNightHawk Radiology ServicesNorth Idaho Building Contractors AssociationNorth Idaho College Employees’ Providing Opportunities North Idaho College FoundationNorth Idaho College Retirees Scholarship for StudentsTony and Martha Norton MemorialEarl and Eva Ogg MemorialPythian Sisters Woodbine Temple #13Riverstone Development Robert Scates Rotary Clubs of North Idaho Madelyn Isabella Sapp MemorialSteven W. SchenkShoshone County CommunityShoshone Head Start Barry J. Simon Award in Engineering & Science

H.C. Slamberg MemorialHugh Olin Smith MemorialSpirit Lake Volunteer AmbulanceStimson Lumber Company Karen K. Streeter MemorialSunshine Mining Company Charles and Joanne SuttonRose and Craig TedmonThilo Health and SciencesJim and Brenda ThorpeEmma VanLaken MemorialRaymond Vaudreuil, Sr. MemorialPeter and Allie Vogt NursingGilbert and Eileen Yates

American Association of University WomenAvista Corporation “Minds in Motion”Bayview, Athol, Belmont Women’s ClubJ. Douglas and Jan Bell Memorial Beta Sigma PhiBonner County Cancer and Community CharitiesCentennial DistributingCoeur d’Alene Art AssociationCoeur d’Alene Festivals CommitteeCoeur d’Alene Garden ClubCoeur d’Alene Garden Club-Stephen Shortridge AwardCoeur d’Alene Kiwanis ClubCoeur d’Alene PressCoeur d’Alene Rotary ClubCoeur d’Alene Symphony OrchestraCromwell Physical ScienceLaura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Inc.Robert S. Darham MemorialMary Dowers LPNWade Egolf MemorialTravis Shane Farley MemorialFirst Security FoundationHarris-Dean InsuranceHastings – Adult Basic Education/GEDHuman Rights Education Institute for Minority Students Idaho Academy of ScienceIdaho Attorney General

Annual Scholarships

Named Funds

Donor and Friends SocialCoeur d’Alene CellarsJuly 2008Craig and Mari Walker and Rhena Cooper pose for a picture during the annual North Idaho College Foundation Donor and Friends Social.

INC/Morris Family International Association of Administrative ProfessionalsKootenai Charities, Inc.Joan Leahy MemorialNAPA Auto Parts—Cd’A, Hayden, Rathdrum, Spirit LakeRoy and Leona Nelson FoundationNorth Idaho Building Contractors AssociationNorth Idaho College Alumni AssociationNorth Idaho College BookstoreNorth Idaho College Edminster Student UnionNorth Idaho College Food Service Worker North Idaho College Foundation CarpentryNorth Idaho College Foundation General North Idaho College Foundation Minority StudentNorth Idaho College Professional WorkforceNorth Idaho College TheatrePanhandle Voiture 1196 40ET8PEO Chapter AGPEO Chapter AVPepsi-ColaPolin and Young Construction, Inc. Warren and Ethel Ratcliff Red Hot MamasChris Reynolds MemorialRolphe FamilyMadelyn Isabella Sapp MemorialSchweitzer EngineeringSilver Valley Economic Development NIC Dual CreditWilliam SkeltonSpirit Lake Volunteer AmbulanceLou and Margaret Thrailkill Academic WorkTimberlake Lions ClubTrades and IndustryRaymond Vaudreuil Sr. MemorialVincent Award by the Greg Green FoundationWindermere/Cd’A Realty Foundation NIC Dual CreditWINGS (Dual Credit Program)

Kit Scates Barnhart MemorialJames Barton MemorialRuth Pauline Best MemorialCoeur d’Alene CellarsRalph Currie MemorialBill Dahlberg MemorialRobert Hancock MemorialJohn and Sadie Harrison Nursing EndowmentTerry Heath MemorialJoe JonasKootenai Medical Center LaboratoryDonald and Donna LaVoie MemorialLibrary EndowmentLillian C. McKinlay MemorialMeyer Equipment and Technology EndowmentW. Robert Murray MemorialGregory Richman MemorialRosenberry Family Tony StewartGrace TysonCamille Waltermire MemorialWilharm FamilyYap-Keehn-Um Pow Wow

Name the NIC Foundation in Your Will

NIC Foundation and Alumni Year in Review

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Post Falls businesswoman touches generations by naming NIC in her will

Edith Polston knew the meaning of the word community. She was a successful businesswoman, having owned Post Falls Hardware with her husband Charles “Poly” Polston for 27 years.

But to Polston, giving back was what being a member of the community was really about.

Polston was a member of the charities Royal Neighbors of America and the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She also supported organizations such as Shriners of North America and Children’s Village.

Friends and family say Polston believed it was important to support organizations that helped people better themselves, such as North Idaho College. A savvy businesswoman, Polston believed in the value of an education and therefore named the college in her will. She passed away in January 2008, but continues to help and inspire others through her gift.

“By simply naming the NIC Foundation as a beneficiary in her will, Edith has left a legacy that will live on forever,” said NIC Foundation Executive Director Rayelle Anderson. “The proceeds of her gift will be managed in perpetuity and will generate earnings that will annually be directed to fund student and program needs. What an honorable way to reach out and help the community.”

To designate the NIC Foundation as a beneficiary in your will, retirement plan, or life insurance call (208) 769-5978.

“The Trades and Industry Scholarship has made it possible for me to be able to return to school after 15 years and gain the education I need in order to compete in a demanding job market. Raising my daughter by myself and going to school is difficult and I would have never been able to afford to pay for school and take care of her at the same time without a scholarship. I cannot thank the donors enough for their generosity. ”

David Coker, Coeur d’Alene Diesel Technology student

Recipient of a Trades and Industry Scholarship

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Change a Life Today…Your investment will provide opportunities for students to pursue education and training that will help them build a brighter future and, ultimately, fulfill their life-long dreams.

Benefits to You…Gifts to the NIC Foundation qualify for the Idaho State Tax Credit in addition to federal and state deductions. A gift of $100 from a married couple could have a true cost of as little as $7 after deductions and credits!

Your investment will benefit NIC students who, in turn, become productive members of the community.

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North Idaho College Alumni Association’s

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Don’t miss this ultimate dining experience and exciting new menu! $55 per person or $49.50 for NIC Alumni Association members

Call (208) 769-5978 today or purchase tickets online at www.nic.edu/alumni

Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of North Idaho College history with the book “The Gathering Place: A History of North Idaho College.” Books are still available through the NIC Mica Peak Exchange or download an order form at www.nic.edu/75.

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NIC All-Class ReunionNIC All-Class ReunionApril 23-26, 2009

North Idaho College pep rally, circa 1960.

The event will coincide with the NIC Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration and Induction April 24-25.

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