Volume 13, Issue 1 January 2015

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W.C.C.F. Board of Directors: Administrative Staff:

Judy Johnson Executive Director

Lindsey Wade-Swift Program/ Financial Manager

PresidentJeff SouderVice PresidentMarvin Clark

TreasurerKim ScifresSecretaryKaren Davis

Amy Birkla

Janet Bowling

Adrian Brown

Linda Chastain

Rita Elliott

Danny Habermel

Reta Haub

Sue Hawkins

Judy Hedrick

Steve Miller

David Morris

Jeanette Nolan

John Roberts

Drew Wright

Three Cheers For All Our New Funds! The last half of 2014 was very busy, as we established nine new funds:Gregory W. McCurdy Scholarship Fund- Gregory W. McCurdy has been teaching courses including Biology I Honors, Microbiology, Genetics, and Anatomy & Physiology at Salem High School for 38 years providing a strong background in the biological sciences. In the second year of his teaching ca-reer Mr. McCurdy started Salem High School’s Science Club. In 1991 the SHS Science Club was recognized by Indiana Governor Evan Bayh with the Gover-nor’s Award for Excellence in Recycling. It is Mr. McCurdy’s desire to repay the generosity that had been extended to him by the Salem Community by estab-lishing an endowed scholarship to be given in his name to a graduating senior on Senior Honors Day each year. Horner’s Chapel Memorial Fund- Horner’s Chapel Church and Cemetery both have a long history in Washington County. The board members of Horn-er’s Chapel Church established this fund in order to ensure the future mainte-nance and historic preservation of the cemetery.Pekin Eastern Alumni Fund- Board

members of the Pekin Eastern Alumni Association established this scholarship fund to award graduates of Eastern High School a scholarship, thus ensuring that their mission will be fulfilled in perpe-tuity.Danny Habermel Family Touch To-morrow Fund- Danny Habermel joined the Washington County Community Foundation Board of Directors in 2014. Very shortly thereafter, he established this Touch Tomorrow Fund which will serve as an instrument to continue his charitable giving to our community for generations to come.Donnie and Reta Haub Touch Tomor-row Fund- Reta Haub joined our Board of Directors in 2012 and has served on several committees. She and Donnie wanted to create a lasting legacy for our community, so they established a Touch Tomorrow Fund, knowing that it will meet future needs in our community. D. Jack and Carol Mahuron Touch To-morrow Fund- Jack is a former Board Member and former Executive Director of the Foundation. He and Carol estab-lished this fund which will be flexible to meet the ever-changing needs of our community,Salem High School Class of 1965 Vision Through Education Fund- The SHS Class of 1965 worked for several years to raise money to create this fund, as their

50th year gift to the school system. This fund will issue grants to Bradie Shrum Elementary School to support field trips for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.Marilyn Ursu Bauriedel and William J. Bauriedel Touch Tomorrow Fund- As a young girl, Marilyn has many fond memories of summers in Washing-ton County, Indiana. Her family roots go back for many generations and her mother kept her hardy ancestors alive for Marilyn through wonderful stories. Marilyn and William established this fund in memory of Marilyn’s mother, Pauline Etzler Ursu, and her aunt, Mar-guerite Etzler Staples and their ancestors in the county among the Etzler, Mitchell and Shanks Families. John C. Roberts Touch Tomorrow Fund- John Roberts has been on the Foundation’s Board since 2006 and has held several offices, including President of the Board. He has seen first-hand the impact that Touch Tomorrow Funds can have in our community. Confident in the unpredictability of the future needs of Washington County, John established this fund to be in a position of support-ing the Foundation in the future, as we address those ever-changing needs in our quest to improve the quality of life in our county.

Memorials4th Quarter 2014 MemorialsIn memory of Dolly McPikeSue BennettTim and Sandy WhiteShane and Susan DriverJosh and Asia ChanleyBetty ChanleyIn memory of Robert ClaussTodd and Beth ArmstrongDiana ArmstrongCommunity Foundation of Southern IndianaDavid and Imo DedrickReta and Donnie HaubAdrian and Cristy BrownGene and Judy HedrickBob and Evelyn HollerAndrew and Connie WrightBurl and Carmelita JeanTony and Jeanette NolanJD and Lindsey Wade-SwiftIn memory of Greggory BlackTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Zach BottorffBurl and Carmelita JeanJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Amanda HollowellJoe and Chris MahuronJeff and Karen MorganJim and Judy MatthewsIn memory of Barbara ColiapolisTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Roscoe BrewerJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Buster CrockettBob and Evelyn HollerTony and Jeanette Nolan

In memory of Carol HindsJim and Tracy PurkhiserLuella PurkhiserIn memory of Carroll TashJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of George RichardsonJeff and Karen MorganCharles and Mary HuntRay and Martha OppelMary Kay FultzIn memory of Louise BordenJeff and Karen MorganTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Larry Dale HopkinsSara Rae BellowsTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Shirley PowellJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Glen BattTony and Jeanette NolanSteve and Pat BreyChris and Julie FordyceRalph and Doris FordyceTodd and Jana EwenKaden and Christy Karmire FamilyAaron and Malea Fordyce FamilyMike and Nina MotsingerMary Kay FultzIn memory of James I. Denny, Jr.Dale DennyIn memory of Donald MorganJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of E. Allen SchulerJoe and Chris MahuronIn memory of Emily Jo HendricksChet and Susan GreenTony and Jeanette NolanJeff and Karen Morgan

In memory of Gary PowellThomas and Janice HoppesIn memory of Harry BakerThomas and Janice HoppesIn memory of Alice Spurgeon SnivelyThomas and Janice HoppesIn memory of George BowersTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Marjorie Ann Martin SouderDale DennyIn memory of Jim RollLawrence and Diana DickDawson SouderJim and Judy JohnsonTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Wanda AlredTony and Jeanette NolanMary Kay FultzIn memory of Marvyl LeonardDawson SouderIn memory of Martin RibelinSara Rae BellowsLawrence and Diana DickBonnie EwenBob and Teri HuffEE and Margaret Ann MartinReed and Carolyn SimpsonCharles and Myrle RobertsonIn memory of Chris AltemeyerJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Jay PartinJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Iris SchamelJeff and Karen Morgan

In memory of Mary Ellen Hudson TaylorMorris and Joanne HudsonIn memory of Mary StevensJim and Judy JohnsonJD and Lindsey Wade-SwiftIn memory of Michael JonesLawrence and Diana DickJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Randy JohnsonBetsi JohnsonIn memory of Herschel GrayTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Kenneth MinorTony and Jeanette NolanIn memory of Lois GatesMike and Nina MotsingerIn memory of Rev. Ron WilsonMorris and Joanne HudsonIn memory of Robin StephensonJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Ronald WaltonWest Washington Class of 1964In memory of Steve NelsonLarry and Jeannette NelsonIn memory of Elna FieldsLarry and Jeannette NelsonIn memory of Joanna Wyant ArmstrongLarry and Jeannette NelsonIn memory of Thomas ClarkRay and Martha Oppel In memory of Audrey MotsingerJeff and Karen MorganIn memory of Carl McCoskeyJeff and Karen Morgan

Honorariums

Apples

4th Quarter 2014 Honorariums

4th Quarter 2014 Honorariums

In honor of Greg McCurdyAnonymousIn honor of Morris and Joanne HudsonKimberly BartlettIn honor of Danny Habermel at ChristmasDanMar EmployeesIn honor of Marvin and Sandy ClarkDominic and Melanie DayIn honor of Burl and Carmelita Jean at ChristmasSid and Kathy DyeIn honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MullinsMargaret GasawayIn honor of Saralee ShieldsMargaret Gasaway

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred StrasserMargaret GasawayIn honor of Mr. and Mrs. David MullinsMargaret GasawayIn honor of Ann Nantz on her birthdayBurl and Carmelita JeanIn honor of Raymond and Patricia Perkins at ChristmasYvonne MaxeyIn honor of Steve and Sandy RiggleGreg and Cynthia McCurdyIn honor of Bob and Evelyn HollerKenneth and Wilma MitchellIn honor of Kevin and Gina WorleyBill Reister and Marji Morris

In honor of Jess Helsel on his birthdayAndrew and Jill RollSue BennettIn honor of Roxanne Nantz at ChristmasTom and Kim ScifresIn honor of Sara Shields at ChristmasSaralee ShieldsIn honor of Ben BowlingJerry and Coyla ShortIn honor of Judy JohnsonJeff and Kim SouderIn honor of Wron WadeWCCFIn honor of Charles and Magdalena DiCiroTodd and Beth ArmstrongIn honor of Jeff SouderJim and Judy Johnson

An apple for Robin DeatonCharlie ArmstrongKinsely HollowellReid PurleeAn apple for Linda DarkisCharlie Armstrong

An apple for James Williams Jack ArmstrongAn apple for Roxanne NantzCharlie ArmstrongJack ArmstrongAn apple for Emily CockerillCharlie ArmstrongJack Armstrong

An apple for Kara PickensParker ArmstrongAn apple for Cam SpiresMason ArmstrongAn apple for Beth WilcoxMacey Roll

An apple for Jacqueline BranamanMacey RollAn apple for Zoma BarrettReagan Wade-SwiftAn apple for Beth VoylesFrom Allysa Bennett

You Did This!

How Will You Be Remembered? It is an important question. Did you do something to make the world a better place? What will your legacy be? We can help you answer these questions. Creating your legacy for our community through the Washington County Community Foundation can be an easy process. And the best part? Children and families from the future will thank you. That small gift in your will can rescue so many ‘unprivileged’ worth rescuing ... and as yet unborn! Your charity has a brilliant future, I can promise you. When you name our Foundation as the Payable on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) beneficiary of your investment, checking or savings account, you can easily give back to Washington County. A gift like this won’t affect your lifestyle, but it will make a tremendous impact on our community. Your generosity can be the “extra help” that tips the balance for one person and then for many other people. Even giving as little

as 5% of your estate (remember, your heirs will still receive 95%) can have a multi-million dollar impact for the future of Washing-ton County. Easy enough to do in a small charitable bequest. You can make that possible. The future will love you!”

YOU helped to make all this happen. 2014 was a big year for us! Because of you, our generous donors, we were able to:

• Help over 150 families find organizations that could help them with Basic Needs, Income Assistance, Mental Health Issues, Healthcare, Transportation, and Employment Services • Provide hygiene packs for people who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder• Teach elementary and middle school students the basics of managing their finances• Provide low-income elementary students at West Washington and Bradie Shrum with Back to School basics so they can start school with the necessary supplies• Enhance a play area for kids who are victims of domestic violence• Help adults learn to read• Support individuals who were having problems making ends meet by helping them with their utility bills for one month• Improve the YMCA/Community Learning Center/Senior Citizen parking lot• Purchase grain storage extrication equipment utilized in training and to have on site in Washington County for emergency response situations.• Feed hungry families• Host at least two soil health field days focused to improve soil management, water quality and nutrient management in Washington County.• Help 10 people pass their High School Equivalency exam• Feed over 100 children every weekend through the Dare to Care- Back Pack Buddies Program• Assist Friends of Beck’s Mill obtain a matching grant to build a Blacksmith and Carpenter Shop• Provide mentally challenged adults with physical training equipment• Honor Vietnam Vets• Help adults in our community realize a lifelong dream of going back to school to complete their degree • Give 80 children a better Christmas through the Christmas Assistance Program• Provide anti-bullying classes to elementary students• Support a county wide youth community service day• Give an abandoned animal a second chance• Award over $114,000.00 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors• AND provide support to over 50 local nonprofits to help them further their mission

2014 was a banner year for grantmaking, as we issued over $447,000.00 in grants to make our community better. Thanks to YOU!

Members4th Quarter 2014 Dues

Todd and Beth ArmstrongNancy BaxterDavid and Jamie BowerBen and Patricia BowlingJanet Bowling and David SebastianDominic and Melanie DaySam and Malvina DeatonDale DennyMary DrabekByron and Ruth E FaggJason and Laura TempleJason and Carole ClodfelterMary Kay FultzGary and Sylvia GravesDon and Mary HackerLaurie JacksonKimball InternationalLouie KorffLaGene Jewelers Joe and Chris MahuronWhitey and Joyce MartinGreg and Cynthia McCurdyJeff and Karen MorganLarry and Jeannette NelsonLarry and Bonita PurleeJames and Linda RalstonPaul ScifresPauline TruebloodGarland and Norma Sue White

“Leaving a legacy is like planting a tree that will provide shade for future generations.”

Thanks to you, we are half way there!

$500,000

$261,000

There is still time to take advantage of our matching grant

opportunity.

Call Judy to start your journey to creating

your legacy.