September 2011

S E P T E M B E R
Anyone who wishes
to make a donation to
any Harrison County
Community Foundation
endowment fund or start
their own endowment,
should contact our
office at 812-738-6668.
Donations may be mailed
to: Harrison County
Community Foundation
P. O. Box 279,
Corydon, IN 47112 and
checks should be made
out to: Harrison County
Community Foundation
or (HCCF) with the name
of the fund in the memo
line.
Donations may be
eligible for a dollar for
dollar match, up to
$25,000 per household,
per year.
Remember in 2011 we
have a 2:1 match
program that involves
three specific
endowment funds:
Early Reader’s Fund
Youth Philanthropy Fund
IU Southeast Scholarship
Fund
For more
information about the
HCCF you can visit
our website at
www.hccfindiana.org
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HCCF Welcomes Finance Administrator
HCCF is proud to announce that Derrick Grigsby has joined the Foundation Staff as
our Finance Administrator. Derrick graduated from Salem High School in 2006. Then
he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2010 from the University of Indianapolis with a
major in Accounting. He has recently been accepted to the MBA Program at Indiana
University Southeast. While attending the University of Indianapolis, Derrick was an
Administrative Assistant in the Athletic Development Department where he helped
raise funds, maintain donor records, and organize events. In 2009, he was the Chief
Financial Officer for the University of Indianapolis Finance Club.
“Derrick is an impressive young man with not only accounting but a donor-relations
background I was hoping to find,” said Executive Director Steve Gilliland.
“I am thrilled to have this opportunity,” said Grigsby. “I will do my best to continue facilitating the work of an organization that
does so much for the community we serve.”
Harrison County Students entering the eighth through twelfth grades are
encouraged to join our Youth as Philanthropists group. The next meeting will
be held Thursday, September 22 at 5:00 pm at the Harrison County Community
Foundation.
Meetings are held once a month at the HCCF building.
Participants will become more familiar with the Foundation and
other charitable organizations in our community.
Members are expected to participate in the
following focus areas: work in fundraising,
service project, and grantmaking.
For more information, contact Julie at
jtimberlake@hccfindiana.org
Zimmerman Memorial Fish Tourney
New Amsterdam Boat Club is hosting the 3rd Annual 2011 Open Catfish
Tournament on Saturday, September 24th, from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm at
Mauckport Boat Ramp, Mauckport, Indiana.
Register and sign-in starting at 5:45 am on September 24th at Mauckport Boat
Ramp. Fee for the tournament is $40.00 per boat and $10.00 for the Big Fish
Pot.
All the proceeds from the donations, door prizes, and raffle tickets will go
towards the Zimmerman Family Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides
scholarships to graduating seniors of Corydon Central High School accepted
into and attending an accredited Creative Arts Studies or Industrial Arts
program of study supporting pursuits such as glass art, music, sculpture or
painting.
For questions or additional information call:
Lee McCullum at 812-732-8151
Ed Hubert at 812-949-0620
Robert Barrow at 812-732-4660
Attention 2011 Fall Grant Applicants
SAVE THE DATE: Grant Award’s Reception
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Board of Directors
President, Pam Bennett
Martin
The HCCF Board of Directors formally approved grant applications
and amounts to be awarded to each successful applicant at the
September 12 board meeting. Successful candidates are being
contacted by phone of their awards and will be invited to attend a reception at
Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Bossier City Room, Wednesday, September 21, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Grant
agreements will be presented at the reception. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. We
hope that you will SAVE THE DATE and attend this celebration. Note: This event is not mandatory. If a grant
recipient is unable to attend, agreements may be picked up at our office during normal business hours of
9:00 - 5:00, after September 21.
Vice-President, Jason
Copperwaite
Secretary, Gary Geswein
The 33rd Annual Carnival for Cancer sponsored by the Blue River All Stars and the
Blue River Hills Extension Homemakers will be held
5:00 pm, September 16, 2011 at Fountain United Methodist Church
Treasurer, Norbert Rawert
Martha Beckort
(6 miles west of Corydon on Highway 62)
Activities will include a chili supper, cake walk, yard sale,
live auction, games and more.
Scott Berkley
Stephen Bodney
Linda Burnham
Teresa Campbell
Heather Clunie
Chad Coffman
All proceeds will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match to benefit the
Betty R. Goldman Memorial Relay for Life Fund held at the
Harrison County Community Foundation.
Please contact Dana Leffler at 812-734-0504 or Karen Schwartz at 812-738-2828 for
more information.
Roger Dale Dennison, Jr.
Donald Dones
Cheryl Fisher
Lisa Fisher
Thomas Gibson
Mark Shireman
Bill Thomas
This year marks the seventh anniversary of five Southern Indiana Community Foundations uniting, each to honor a Life-Long
Woman Philanthropist of the Year and an honoree for the category of Emerging Woman Philanthropist. Making a difference where
they live and beyond, the 2011 honorees have multiple years of community service, and are truly shining examples of
selflessness and initiative. Harrison County Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2011 Women in Philanthropy
winners. After a long and tough deliberation we are proud to announce Cathy Racicot as our
Life-Long Woman Philanthropist of the Year and Jo Anna Barks as our
Emerging Woman Philanthropist of the Year.
Glenn Walker
Cathy is a graduate of IUS, where she majored in Speech Communications.
While Cathy is active in a number of different organizations, she has been
employed as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Harrison
REMC since 2007. She enjoys living and working in the same community
and attributes that to her volunteering.
Carolyn Wallace
Advisory Council
Kevin Burch
Amanda Felten
James Isbell
Phyllis Krush
Michael Lower
Cathy Racicot
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Jo Anna Barks
With the support of her family and friends, Jo Anna helps everywhere and whenever she can. She enjoys leading her 4-H
members and setting examples for them. Jo Anna takes pride in all the opportunities she has to work with the
youth of the community.
“I thank God daily for giving me the strength, knowledge, patience and opportunities to make any community great.”
Steven Powell
Kenneth Tingler
Joy Wolfe
Harrison County Community Foundation has partnered with the
Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County in order to provide a
Dare to Care Truck to serve our community.
This lean, green, hunger-fighting machine will be serving all over the county by delivering food to our
neighbors in need. Folks will see our bright green trucks coming from a mile away! Harrison County
Community Foundation is honored to help support such a good cause.
Dr. Ken Oppel Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble
There will be a golf outing at the New Salisbury golf course on
October 2, 2011. Proceeds will benefit the Dr. Ken Oppel Memorial
Scholarship Fund set up at the Harrison County Community
Foundation. Entry deadline is September 29th,
so register before it’s too late!
For more information please contact Ron Smith at (812) 364-4293
or Gregg Oppel at (812) 267-7614.
ASK
HCCF Staff
Steve Gilliland
Executive Director
steveg@hccfindiana.org
Julie Timberlake
Program Manager
jtimberlake@hccfindiana.org
Derrick Grigsby
Finance Administrator
derrickg@hccfindiana.org
About • Special • Kids
Answers for families of kids
with special needs
800-964-4746
Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process
Coming Soon in the month of October - - - Cost $ 10.00
Questions: Email asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org
Training open to families living in Harrison County.
Third Annual Norman Melhiser Samaritan Awards Dinner
The 3rd Annual Norman Melhiser Samaritan Awards Dinner, “Celebrating Wellness of Body, Mind, and Spirit”, will be held
Thursday, September 29th at Huber’s Winery, Plantation Hall. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with a cocktail hour and
silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm followed by the presentation of awards to outstanding individuals,
businesses, and agencies in the Louisville metropolitan area. The purpose of this event is to bring the importance of
business ethics and social consciousness to the forefront of communities throughout Kentuckiana.
The proceeds for this event will provide funding for Personal Counseling Services in Southern Indiana. This non-profit
agency provides mental health services for those in need of assistance in the Kentuckiana area.
For more information or questions please contact Donna Uhl at (812) 923-8583 or samdonnau@gmail.com.
St. Joe School Fall Festival
Anna Curts
Administrative &
Marketing Assistant
annac@hccfindiana.org
Kassi Ford
Intern
Intern1@hccfindiana.org
Address:
P.O. Box 279
1523 Foundation Way
Corydon, IN 47112
www.hccfindiana.org
Phone:
812-738-6668
Fax:
812-738-6864
Rock ‘N Roll Into Fall, Saturday, October 1, 2011
Harrison County Fairgrounds
Open Car Show from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm with no entry fee. Awards by Popular Vote
Registration at 11:00 am.
DJ * Kids Zone * Beer Garden * Raffle * Food * Games of Chance
Street Dance following at 7:30 pm, music provided by Mason Stonebridge Band.
Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Community Wish List
Harrison County Community Services (HCCS) 812-738-8143, 101 Highway 62 West, is always accepting the normal quick
food items such as Peanut Butter and Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Soups, Ramen Noodles, and Sugar. Rick is also looking for
volunteers, if you can spare a few hours a week or month, contact Rick Cooper at richardcooper@hccsi.net.
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YMCA of Harrison County needs fans, toys, craft supplies, trophy display case, flat screen TV to replace bulletin board,
swim suit wringer, and underwater speakers for the pools.
Contact Kim Spieth kspieth@ymcaharrison.org or 734-0770 for more information.
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Harrison County Alternative Education Center is in need of art supplies, large and small paintings, photos, or wall art.
Paperback books and magazines for grades 7-12.
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Blue River Services Habilitation Department is in need of supplies for group activities.
Educational Supplies
Leisure Activities
Cooking Supplies
Pots/Pans/Skillets
Reading Flashcards and Materials
Scrapbooking materials
Chopper/Grater/Slicer
Braille Education Materials
Easy-Use Scissors
Kitchen towels
Reading Flashcards and Materials
Outdoor Garden Supplies
If you would like to donate, please call Donna Davis at 738-4541.
September Calendar of Events
(check out our website www.hccfindiana.org for details and event contact information)
Sept. 15th: HCCF 15-year anniversary / Business After Hours
Sept. 16th: The Salvation Army Golf Scramble
Sept. 17th: Men of Distinction Image Award
Oct. 1st: Women in Philanthropy Regional Celebration
Oct 1st St. Joe School Fall Festival and Car Show