2011 Annual Report - Holmes County Education Foundation

Providing our Community with Key
Opportunities for Further Education
114 North Clay Street • Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-7303 • E-mail: info@hcef.net
Web: www.hcef.net
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2011 Annual Report
McGuire Thanked for Over Twenty Years of Service
Jim McGuire
On June 1, 2011, James McGuire, one of the Education Foundation’s founding Trustees, resigned from
the Board to commit time and attention to local causes in the Lorain County community where he resides. Jim
had been a dedicated advocate for the Foundation since its inception in 1989, and has served as Trustee
since that time. McGuire served on the Foundation’s Audit and Investment Committees, ensuring that
investments were handled according to financial policies agreed to by the Grantor of the Foundation and the
Board of Trustees. Of the Education Foundation, McGuire stated, “The Foundation has grown in scope,
commitment to the community, talented and dedicated staff, committed and dedicated volunteers, donors and
in resources to accomplish its several missions...I feel privileged to have been allowed to be part of this
dynamic resource for the community.” McGuire currently works for the Department of Homeland Security.
Trustee John Waltman, as a friend and on behalf of other fellow Trustees, had the following to say about Mr.
McGuire’s efforts: “We are very appreciative of the time and individual input Mr. McGuire provided the
Foundation during Board of Trustee and Advisory Board meetings and retreats, as well as the investment
management process... I would personally like to extend my gratitude to Jim for his service.”
Roach Honored as
Friend of
Philanthropy
Garrett Roach has been a long-time
friend of the Holmes County Education
Foundation. He was recognized by
the Foundation Board of Trustees as
the recipient of the 2011 Friend of
Philanthropy Award. Board Chairman
John Waltman stated, “Since Garrett
Roach, a Holmes County native, returned
to practice law at Critchfield Law Firm,
he has been a strong supporter of the
Holmes County Education Foundation.
Garrett not only has given his personal
financial support, he has educated and
encouraged his clients on the benefits of
supporting the Foundation. The Holmes
County Education Foundation is grateful
and thankful to Mr. Roach.”
Roach began his career as an attorney
in 1992 with the Critchfield Law Firm.
His practice areas include: Real Estate,
Estate Planning and Administration,
and Corporate/Business.
Several
scholarship funds created with the
Holmes County Education Foundation
over the years have been the result of
Garrett matching his clients’ charitable intent
with the local nonprofit. The end result has
been many local youths receiving scholarships
to attend college and the donors achieving
satisfaction in their giving while obtaining
favorable tax benefits.
“We created this
new award as a way to honor an individual
to recognize their philanthropic support and
efforts that have changed the lives of young
people in our community. We are very happy to
present this award to Garrett. He is extremely
deserving of this designation,” stated Darla
Stitzlein Foundation Executive Director.
Trustee Mike Taylor, a friend and colleague,
commented, “On behalf of the Board of
Trustees we would like to thank Garrett Roach
for his efforts in support of the Education
Foundation. It is through people like Garrett
that the Foundation continues to grow and
provide needed scholarships to the youth of
Holmes County. Thanks, Garrett, for being a
friend of the Foundation.”
Roach has been an active member of his
community for many years. He has served on
many nonprofit boards and is currently a Trustee
of the Holmes County Community Foundation,
Elder with First Presbyterian Church, and Board
Member of the Holmes County Chamber of
Commerce. He resides in Millersburg with his
wife Nikki and their three children. He enjoys
attending his children’s school and sporting
events, fly fishing, and hunting.
L-R : Judge Robert Rinfret, Garrett Roach, Darla Stitzlein, Mike Taylor
Thanks, Wayne!
The Foundation has had the privilege of having Wayne
Leininger volunteer for us on a weekly basis since 2010!
Now affectionately dubbed “Wayne Wednesday,” the
middle of the week is full of stories and “Wayne-isms,”
and of course, much
needed volunteer help!
Pictured is Mr. Leininger
(right) at the 2011 College
Fair, signing in Holmes
County Higher Ed. Center
Director John Lorson.
Thanks for all you do,
Wayne!
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Message from the
Board of Trustees
Providing our community
with key opportunities
for further education
Trustees
Linda L. Angelo
Judge Robert D. Rinfret
Michael K. Taylor
John R. Waltman
Advisory Board
Julian Coblentz
Walnut Creek Foods
Kim Croft
Pomerene Hospital
Kate Findley
Retired Educator
Pastor Larry Hasemeyer
Gateway Fellowship
Kathy Hughes
WOW Image Group
Ray Miller
Eagle Machinery & Supply
Jeff Pratt
Retired Educator
Arline Radden
Retired Librarian
Tracy Reiheld
Killbuck Savings Bank
Ronda Steimel
Holmes County Clerk of Courts
Kurt Stutzman
Killbuck Savings Bank Co.
Tom Wilke
Holmes County Economic
Development Council
Staff
Darla A. Stitzlein
Executive Director
Ann Hadley Gastier
College Access Advisor
(Grant Funded)
Anna M. Patton
Administrative Assistant
Mission:
Holmes County Education Foundation
strengthens our community by helping
Holmes County residents pursue
further education opportunities.
Dear Friends,
We are proud to have served in the capacity of Trustees for the past year and are
pleased to present you with our 2011 Annual Report. We saw a slight improvement
in the 2011 economy. We maintained our 5% commitment in annual award
distributions. With regard to our investment policy, we maintained a conservative
and diversified investment style. While our investments in U.S. equities and fixed
assets performed well, we posted a -0.46% consolidated return for the year due to
the negative performance of our international equity exposure and the global
uncertainties. We anticipate a better return in 2012 with a revised investment
strategy.
The year 2011 marked the 20th year of awarding scholarships to local students. We
awarded more than $314,000 to new and renewing students. Our college access
program continued to make an impact in increasing the college-going mindset of
Holmes County and is an excellent resource for the community. Sixty-three percent
of the county graduating seniors planned to pursue a higher education degree. Our
college access advisor met with 77 students throughout the year and provided
assistance on college applications, college selection and financial aid.
We continued to provide educational classes through the Amish Vocational Training
Program. Two classes were held in Commercial Small Engines and Large Tractor
Engine Overhaul. The program has been well received and offers new skills and
opportunities. We’ve seen local businesses begin to hire our students for the skills
they have acquired in these classes.
Three new community members were welcomed to our Foundation Advisory Board
as two dedicated volunteers went off due to their terms expiring. We are so
appreciative to these individuals for providing valuable assistance and advice to the
Board of Trustees as we continue to strive for excellence within the Foundation.
We regretfully accepted the resignation of Trustee James McGuire. Jim had served
as a Trustee since 1989 and had served on the Foundation’s Audit and Investment
Committees. Jim left to commit time and attention to local causes in the Lorain
County community where he resides. His financial wisdom was a huge asset to the
Board and he will be missed.
To honor an individual whose philanthropic support and efforts have changed the
lives of young people in our community, we created the Friend of Philanthropy Award.
We are happy to have given this honor to local attorney Garrett Roach.
We are very fortunate to have a Foundation in Holmes County that makes an impact
on the lives of so many young people. Our sincere and grateful appreciation goes
out to all who have generously supported the Holmes County Education Foundation.
We hope you continue to support the mission of the Foundation by giving currently
and by remembering us in your estate planning documents. Your continued support
touches the lives of those in need of financial aid to further their education. Thank
you for helping to make dreams come true and for making this a stronger community.
With warm regards,
Linda L. Angelo
Larry Troyer
Judge Robert D. Rinfret
John R. Waltman
Michael K. Taylor
Vision:
To be the community leader in providing
further education opportunities for our
residents by increasing accessibility
and offering need-based financial aid.
Values:
Stewardship: We are accountable to
internal and external stakeholders for
the finances and operations of the
organization, and, through prudent
management of entrusted funds, we
are committed to maintaining the
high quality of our grant-making
and services.
Sincerity: We respect our donors and
carry out their wishes while maintaining
the confidentiality of both the donors’
and grant recipients’ financial matters.
Community: We maintain an active
concern for Holmes County residents,
and within the Foundation’s means we
are committed to meeting their
educational needs for their own and the
county’s long-term well-being.
Compassion: We are genuinely
interested in bettering the lives of our
students and our community.
Trust: We are committed to earning
and maintaining the trust of the
community by accurately reporting our
activities and ensuring an open door
policy.
Advisory Board News
New Advisory Board Members. The Education Foundation welcomed (first photo: L-R) Arline
Radden, Ray Miller and Julian Coblentz to its Advisory Board. Ms. Radden recently retired from
her position as Director from the Holmes County District Public Library, Miller works for Eagle
Machinery & Supply, and Coblentz for Walnut Creek Foods. The Foundation is pleased to have
these new members on board, and is appreciative to have their insight and expertise.
Resigning Board Members. The Foundation would also like to thank members (photos, far right,
top to bottom) Margret Schlichting and Bruce Stambaugh for both serving on the Advisory Board
for six years. Stambaugh is a retired educator and Schlichting a retired business woman, but
neither are by any means slowing down in their contributions to the community! While on the
Advisory Board, both offered unique suggestions, opinions, and perspectives.
Providing our Community with Key Opportunities for Further Education
114 North Clay Street
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Millersburg, OH 44654
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(330) 674-7303
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E-mail: info@hcef.net
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Web: www.hcef.net
Holmes County Education Foundation Annual Report 2011 • Page 3
New Scholarship Recipients, 2011
The Holmes County Education Foundation is proud to have awarded $90,600** in scholarships to first-year recipients for the 2011-2012 academic year.
An additional $223,674 was awarded to renewing scholarship recipients. Recipients still had an unmet need of over $318,663 despite receiving this
assistance from the Foundation. Thanks to all Holmes County students who participated this year, the donors, community members, and educators who
make the scholarships possible, and to the HCEF Trustees and committee for participating in the scholarship selection process.
First-year scholarship recipients include:
[Anonymous Donors] Achievement Scholarship
Sarah Lance
Jennifer Bird Duff Memorial Scholarship
Rachel Koch
Harold (H.T.) & Louise Blum Scholarship
Melanie Rivera
Brandi Reiheld
Blair Slutz Memorial Education Scholarship
Brendan Lynch
Darb Snyder Educational Scholarship
Bronson Allison
Roy & Dorothy Stallman Scholarship
Joe & Frieda Bock Scholarship
Ashley Raber
Trina Duncan
Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship
Cary Scholarship
Regina Yoder
Shelby Troyer
Herbert & Corrinne Drushell Scholarship
Nathanael Frank
Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship
Noah Boyd
Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship
Morgan Kiner
Robert & Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship
Brandon Beachy
Aaron Clark
Kristi Crabb
Jill Crone
Katie Eiler
Shane Gardner
Katelyn Hershberger
Britney Kandel
Andrea Mast
Samuel Meyer
Judson & Beverly Schuler Scholarship
Christopher Miller
Jalen Miller
Tyler Orr
Kristie Perreira
Melanie Rivera
Cortney Shane
Amanda Yoder
Nicholas Yoder
Brooke Zemrock
Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Smith
Graven Family Nursing Scholarship
Katelyn Hershberger
Paul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music
Scholarship
Don & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial
Scholarship
Chelsea Mellor
Alexandria Strouse
Helen R. Youngs Music Scholarship
Spencer Hughes
Holmes County Education Foundation
Scholarship
Steven Anderson
Samantha Brannon
Alina Dunn
Scott Henley
Laterea Kandel
Andrew Keim
Ashley Keim
Rachel Koch
Brendan Lynch
Cody Messner
Rebecca Miller
Ashley Raber
Melanie Rivera
Alex Schmucker
Cody Warnes
Andrew Yoder
Dakota Yutzy
Bronson Allison
Shilyn Angle
*Francis Brundige Scholarship
Kristi Crabb
*CSB Scholarship
Andrew Keim
*Dickersheet Scholarship
Nathanael Frank
Bronson Allison
Cody Messner
Fred & Ollie Hoffman Scholarship
*Holmes Family Medicine Scholarship
Brooke Zemrock
Ashley Keim
Sylvia Davis
Jennifer M. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Paige Asche
ABOVE: Jessica Tucker, sister of the late
Jennifer Jones, posing with the 2011
Jennifer Jones Memorial Scholarship
recipient, Paige Asche at the West Holmes
Senior Awards Night on May 25, 2011.
*Bar Association Scholarship
Thankful Recipient
Samuel Meyer
*Hummel Group / Westfield Scholarship
Garrett O’Donnell
Killbuck Area Scholarship
*Millersburg Lions Club
Matthew Hughes
Nathan Hoxworth
Thomas Layman Memorial Scholarship
*Berlin Lions Club
Conner Lee
Courtney Young
*Purdy Memorial Scholarship
Helen Logsdon Scholarship
Sarah White
Master’s Service Scholarship
Andrew Yoder
Warren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship
Aaron Clark
McNutt Scholarship
Nathanael Frank
Matthew Hughes
Chelsea Mellor
Ashley Patterson
William Shedron
Emily Stankiewicz
Daniel Tennefoss
*(Weaver Leather) Kimberly A. Stalnaker
Scholarship
Rachel Koch
Nicholas Mast
Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship
Nicole Schonauer
Keith Nowels Memorial Scholarship
Aaron Clark
William H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship
Chelsea Mellor
Raymond & Louella Patterson Scholarship for
Existing Teachers
Jeremy Burnison
Melanie Slabaugh
Paul Sauerbrey Memorial Scholarship
Shilyn Angle
Garrett O’Donnell
Skyler Ortt
Benjamin Rubenstein, Jr.
Nicole Schonauer
Dakota Yutzy
* denotes scholarships that the Holmes County
Education Foundation does not administer, but
in which the HCEF selection committee
determines.
**amount does not include awards from
scholarships where the HCEF is not the
administrator.
John W. and Geneva Schuler Scholarship
Alexandra Jaeb
You are a true blessing. Your very generous
donation is making a huge impact on my life. I knew
I wanted to go into health care to help people. After
researching and praying, I found that pharmacy was
the perfect fit. I visited the different colleges, trying to
see which one would guide me to be the most helpful
and successful pharmacist possible. [One university]
stuck out immediately. With its history, great facultyto-student ratio and hands-on classes, I knew that
this was the university for me. Unfortunately, such a
great learning experience comes at a high cost. I
was really worried about how I could pay for this. The
school did give me a scholarship, but it still left a huge
chunk of tuition for me to cover. I started secondguessing myself. I wondered if this was really where
I was meant to go. I knew that this seemed like the
perfect fit for me, but perhaps I needed to look
elsewhere. I continued praying that God would help
me either figure out how I was to pay for everything,
or that He would show me where He really wanted
me...I [now] see that God has a plan to help me with
your tremendous gift.
You are making it possible for me to go to the
University of my dreams and to study the profession
that has captured my heart. And for that, I am
eternally grateful. Thank you so very much. - Sarah
Samuel Meyer
Providing our Community with Key Opportunities for Further Education
114 North Clay Street
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Millersburg, OH 44654
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(330) 674-7303
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E-mail: info@hcef.net
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Web: www.hcef.net
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2011 Donors
Foundation Receives from Generous Friends & Family
The Holmes County Education Foundation would like to express its gratitude to all of the individuals, families, organizations and businesses
that supported the efforts of the Foundation, making it possible to continue to provide educational opportunities for Holmes County residents
in 2011.
Each gift, large or small, makes it possible to persist in our mission, “Providing our Community with
Key Opportunities for Further Education.” Thank you to all who gave.
[Anonymous Donors] Achievement
Scholarship
Anonymous (4)
Baserman-Irving Family Scholarship
Mark & Jane Irving Baserman
Jennifer Bird Duff Memorial Scholarship
Steve Andrews
Tom & Cheryl Bird
Aaron & Cara Kaufman
Richard & Judy Seaman, Seaman Family Foundation
Hal & Nancee Tate, Tate Farms
In memory of Bernice Carnahan
Eileen Berner
Edward & Nancy Caddell
Michael & Jody Dickens
Habrun’s Insurance Service, Inc.
Bob & Sue McCune
Joel & Marcia Menuez
Marc & Deb Miller
Patterson Personnel
Richard & Judy Seaman, Seaman Family Foundation
Janice Thomas
Keith & Lucy Wilkins
Marlyce Yoder
Ami Breitenbucher Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
Harold & Mabel Jeffries
The Boeing Company
Ronald & Beverly Mairs
Charles & Debra Price
Steven & Beverly Shrock
Hal & Nancee Tate, Tate Farms
Cary House Preservation Fund
In memory of H.W. & Kittie Cary, Dwight & Hazel Cary,
and Richard B. Cary
Chris & Ann Christensen
College Access Program
Marcia Calhoun Collins
Investment Partners, LTD
Killbuck Savings Bank
Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship
Elaine Hand
Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial
Scholarship
Jeff & Julie Allison
Jimmy Allison
Rich Allison
Robert & Ruth Ann Allison
Terry & Dana Arnold
Tom Arnold
Bill Ashcraft
Gabe Aufrance
Kimberly Aufrance
Mike & Ruby Baird
Bakerwell
Hal Bayer
Reid Bell
Bob Boss
Brett Bowman
Buckeye Deli & Grocery
Burgett Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jeremy Burgett
Chris Carmel
Brad Carpenter
Brad Chanay
Chuck Nicholson, Inc.
John Coakley
Commercial & Savings Bank
Sam Crayton
Dave & Kim Croft
Joe Cross
Michael & Monica DeWitt, Jr.
Micky DeWitt, Sr.
Chad & Shelby Evans
Ricky Felton
Lyle Fendrick
First-Knox National Bank
Foxy
Heather Frenette
Larry Frenette
Linda Frenette
Dave Fullerman
Byron Glassford
Greg Glassford
Kayla Glassford
Marcus Glassford
Ryan Glassford
Vance Gliddon
Jeff Groza and Jani Davis
Steve Gerber
Vance Glidden
Gary Grice
Jon & Karen Groza
Jim Hall
Toby Hamlen
Chad & Robyn Harford
Jeremy Harman
Brant Harris
Corby Harris
Randy Harris
Tony Hart
Zeke Helmuc
Holmes County Title Company
Holmes Pest Control
Doug Inman
Ted Kays
TJ Kays
Killbuck Savings Bank
Mike Ladd
Drew Landon
Josh Landfair
Austin LeBlanc
James LeBlanc
Mitch Levengood
Loder Farms, LLC
Larry & Terri Loder
Dave Lydic
Steve Maag
Dan Mathie & Zack Mathie
John Mathie & Jarrett Mathie
Ho Maxwell
Kurt & Stacy McDowell
Dick & Betty McNutt
Carly Meehan
Dan Meehan
Wire & Julia Meehan
Dan Mellor
Jud Menuez
Dean Miller
Heidi Miller
Kevin & Kathryn Miller
Tim Miller
Holly Mobberly
Ken Mobley
Jerry Mohr
Moore’s Lawn & Garden
Bill & Jayne Muse
Dan & Jo Muse
North American Woodlands, LTD
Gary & Cince Neil
Jeff Numbers
Leah Numbers
Tom Obrst
Benjamin Ogi
Kyle & Patty Patterson
Rich Patterson
Stacy Patterson
Anna Patton
Pizza Parlor II, LTD
Mike Prater
R & J Rentals
Red
Andy & Emilie Rickly
Chris & Briana Rickly
Micah Roach
Tony Roberts
Rodhe’s IGA SuperCenter
Volley Rogers
Park Russell
Ryan Schlabach
Cliff Schnebly
Larry & Karen Shaffer
Trent Shaffer
Dayton Shephard
Troy & Julie Snyder
Skip & Darla Stitzlein
Jason Stoots
Ryan Stroud
Subway
Drew & Lucinda Taylor
Ted Thorpe
Chad Troyer
Sam Troyer
Bruce Uhl
Kevin & Ruth Vaughn
Village Motors, Inc.
Sean Warner
Dale Weber
Jason Weber
Rance Wilcox
Roger Wilcox
Risa Wilson
Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship
Mike & Linda Angelo
Hal & Nancee Tate, Tate Farms
Russell & Linda Messier
Providing our Community with Key Opportunities for Further Education
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Millersburg, OH 44654
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(330) 674-7303
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Holmes County Education Foundation Annual Report 2011 • Page 5
David & Nancy Judson
Richard & Judy Seaman, Seaman Family Foundation
Steven & Beverly Shrock
John & Ruth Waltman
Graven Family Nursing Scholarship
Jane Graven
Paul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial
Music Scholarship
Shirley Haudenschild
Fred & Ollie Hoffman Scholarship
Donald & Gretchen Waltman
Holmes County Education Foundation
Scholarship
Anonymous (2)
John Aubrey
J. Frank & Lucy Bell
Stephen Berg
Vincent & Paula Cicconetti
Louis & Gloria Jean DiFabio
Bonnie Doty
Stephen & Darlene Fox
Matt & Lynne Johnson
Wayne Leininger
MEPAC Match Program (Marathon Oil Co.) on behalf of
Jason Broerman
Greta H. Mayer
Danielle Meggesy
Millersburg Tire Service
Jim & Mary Ogi
Romich Foundation
Skip & Darla Stitzlein
John & Laurin Vaccariello
John & Ruth Waltman
Steven & Dewann Weltmer
West Holmes Classified Employees Association
WKLM Radio
In honor of Joseph Bukosky
Suzanne Watson
In memory of Pete Campbell
Matt & Mindi Campbell
In memory of Richard Collinge, Jr.
Mary Gracy Collinge
On behalf of Paul Conrad
Claudia Gallion
In memory of Richard P. Gray
Caleb Mackey
In memory of Margaret (“Peggy”) Estill
J. Frank, Lucy, Rice and Reid Bell
Virginia Cary
Mary Grace Collinge
William H. Johnson II
In memory of Margaret (“Peg”) Gindlesberger
Vivian McClelland
In memory of Bill Gutschmidt
Lara Ginsburg
In memory of Eugene Richard Koser, Sr.
E. Richard Koser
In honor of Barbara Lynch, librarian
Jason & Gloria Garver
In memory of Juanita Miller
Dick & Sandy Beery
Keith & Deborah Berner
Bromund & Byler, Inc.
Virginia Cary
Matt, Mindi, Hunter, Chase and Brady Campbell
Mary Grace Collinge
Susan Estill and Scott Culler
David & Sandra Field
William & Lola Hill
Killbuck Savings Bank
Marcus & Beth Ladrach, Jr.
Merwyn & Jan Litwiller
Martins Creek Mennonite Church
Bob & Sue McCune
Lee & Debra Miller
Orin & Mary Miller
Garrett & Nicole Roach
Ruth Steimel
Janice Thomas
Ila Jane White
In memory of Juanita Miller, in honor of Arthur Miller
Marc & Deborah Miller
In honor of Darla Stitzlein
Jason & Gloria Garver
In memory of Eileen Wachtel
James & Charlea Parr
William H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship
Jennifer M. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Blair Slutz Memorial Educational Scholarship
Larry & Terri Loder
Mark & Carolyn Dewalt
Jean Slutz
Harold & Mary Lou Snyder
West Holmes Class of 1976
In memory of Gerald “Gary” Mast
Dick & Sandy Beery
In memory of Juanita Miller
Skip & Darla Stitzlein
Killbuck Area Scholarship
Killbuck Area Scholarship Fund
Master’s Service Scholarship
Anonymous
Warren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship
Holmes County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council
Owen & Alice McPherson
Garrett & Nicole Roach
In honor of Halle Cottis and Hilary Kromalic
Kay Earney, Kricket Hill Farm
In honor of Nikki Roach
Kay Earney, Kricket Hill Farm
McNutt Scholarship
Dick & Betty McNutt
Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship
David & Diane McCartney
Dan & Jenny Morganti
Anna Patton
Mark & Gayle Patton
Dan & Brooke Zabloudil
Robert & Deborah Zabloudil
Ann Suite
In memory of Cheryl Suite
Anna Patton
Mark & Gayle Patton
Ann Suite
Dr. Owen & Mildred Patterson Scholarship
John Heinz
Raymond J. & Louella F. Patterson
Scholarship for Teachers
Ann Waltman
In memory of Verne Carpenter
Dave & Kate Findley
Judson & Beverly Schuler Scholarship
Judson Schuler
Steven & Beverly Shrock
Roy & Dorothy Stallman Memorial
Scholarship
Perry, Rebecca, Benjamin and Ella Arnold
Susan Cole
Emily & Douglas Holland
Carol Hovey
David Stallman
Guy Roy & JoAnne Stallman
Gregory, Kelly, Kristen, Kelsey and Kacie Stallman
Jamie, Sheila, Brady, Grace, George and James Stallman
Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship
Donald & Gretchen Waltman
John & Ruth Waltman
Don & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial
Scholarship
Steven W. Johnson
Weber Girls Scholarship
Keith Nowels Memorial Scholarship
Carrie Elvey
Goodwill Farms- Frank Goodwill and Jim Goodwill
Vince & Laura Kaster
Adrienne Nowels
Camille Nowels
Jack & Lenna Nowels family
Maureen Nowels
Nieca Nowels
John & Marilyn Rehm
Skip & Darla Stitzlein
Hal & Nancee Tate, Tate Farms
Sweet Breeze Farms & Excavating, L.L.C.
James & Pat Martin, Jason & Erika Schuch, and Brent &
Tara Sheldon
Ron & Claudia Zimmerman
Tonya Zimmerman
In honor of Venus Zuercher
Ted & Mary Beth Zuercher
Financial Statements
Annual Patten Poker Run proceeds
Alexander Funeral Homes, Inc.
Bands Co., Inc.
Bonnie Doty
Jon Ryan Hershberger
Patten Producing Co.
Steven & Beverly Shrock
Harold & Mary Lou Snyder
Elmer & Pauline Weber
Rene Weber
Melvin McClure American Legion Post No. 551
Julie Zeager
Helen Youngs Scholarship
Hal & Nancee Tate, Tate Farms
Every effort was made as to the accuracy of these
donor lists. We apologize in advance for any
inaccuracies or omissions. If you detect any errors,
please accept our apologies and call the Foundation
at (330) 674-7303. Any corrections noted will be
published in the 2012 Annual Report. Thank You!
Compiled financial statements, prepared by Rea & Associates, Inc.,
are available upon request at the Foundation Office.
Providing our Community with Key Opportunities for Further Education
114 North Clay Street
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Millersburg, OH 44654
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(330) 674-7303
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E-mail: info@hcef.net
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Web: www.hcef.net
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Donor Giving Levels Established in 2011
Associate’s Level
Contributions of under $250
Anonymous
Alexander Funeral Homes
Jeff, Julie & Jimmy Allison
Rich Allison
Robert & Ruth Ann Allison
Tom Arnold
Bill Ashcraft
John Aubry
Gabe Aufrance
Kimberly Aufrance
Mike & Ruby Baird
Bakerwell
Hal Bayer
Bands Co., Inc.
Dick & Sandy Beery
Reid Bell
Stephen Berg
Eileen Berner
Keith & Deborah Berner
Tom & Cheryl Bird
Boeing Company, The
Bromund & Byler
Buckeye Deli & Grocery
Jeremy Burgett
Burgett Insurance Agency, Inc.
Edward & Nancy Caddell
Marcia Calhoun Collins
Matt & Mindi Campbell
Chris Carmel
Brad Carpenter
Virginia Cary
Brad Chanay
Chuck Nicholson, Inc.
Vince & Paula Cicconetti
John Coakley
Commercial & Savings Bank
Sam Crayton
Dave & Kim Croft
Mark & Carolyn Dewalt
Michael & Monica DeWitt, Jr.
Mickey DeWitt
Michael & Jody Dickens
Louis & Gloria Jean DiFabio
Bonnie Doty
Carrie Elvey
Susan Estill
Chad & Shelby Evans
Ricky Felton
Lyle Fendrick
David & Sandra Field
Dave & Kate Findley
Stephen & Darlene Fox
Heather Frenette
Larry Frenette
Linda Frenette
Dave Fullerman
Claudia Gallion
Steve Gerber
Lara Ginsburg
Vance Glidden
Gary Grice
Habrun’s Insurance Service
Jim Hall
Toby Hamlen
Chad & Robyn Harford
Jeremy Harman
Brant Harris
Corby Harris
Tony Hart
John & Kathy Heinz
Zeke Helmuc
Jon Ryan Hershberger
Lola Hill
Holmes County Title Company
Holmes Pest Control
Doug Inman
Harold & Mabel Jeffries
Matt & Lynne Johnson
Steven Johnson
William Johnson, II
David & Nancy Judson
Aaron & Cara Kaufman
Ted Kays
TJ Kays
Richard & Tammy Koser
Kay Earney, Kricket Hill Farm
Mike Ladd
Marcus & Beth Ladrach
Josh Landfair
Drew Landon
James LeBlanc
Wayne Leininger
Mitch Levengood
Merwyn & Jan Litwiller
Dave Lydic
Caleb Mackey
Ronald & Beverly Mairs
Martins Creek Mennonite Church
Dan Mathie
Jarrett Mathie
John Mathie
Zack Mathie
Ho Maxwell
Greta Mayer
David & Diane McCartney
Vivian McClelland
Robert & Sue McCune
Kurt & Stacy McDowell
Daniel & Julia Meehan
Danielle Meggyesy
Dan Mellor
Joel & Marcia Menuez
Jud Menuez
MEPAC Match Program (Marathon)
Russell & Linda Messier
Dean Miller
Heidi Miller
Kevin & Kathryn Miller
Lee & Debra Miller
Orin Miller
Tim Miller
Millersburg Tire Service
Holly Mobberly
Ken Mobley
Jerry Mohr
Moore’s Lawn & Garden
Dan & Jenny Morganti
Bill & Jayne Muse
Dan & Jo Muse
Gary & Cince Neil
North American Woodlands, LTD
Adrienne Nowels
Maureen Nowels
Jeff & Leah Numbers
Tom Oburst
Benjamin Ogi
James & Mary Ogi
James & Charlea Parr
Patten Producing
Kyle & Patty Patterson
Rich Patterson
Stacy Patterson
Patterson Personnel Associates
Anna Patton
Mike Prater
Charles Price
R & J Rentals
John & Marilyn Rehm
Micah Roach
Tony Roberts
Volley Rogers
Park Russell
The HCEF now classifies donations annually by giving levels. Each
donor’s total annual giving coincides with an educational degree.
Cliff Schnebly
Larry & Karen Shaffer
Trent Shaffer
Ryan Schlabach
Rodhe’s IGA SuperCenter
Harold & Mary Lou Snyder
Troy & Julie Snyder
Ruth Steimel
Steve Andrews Auctioneer
Jason Stoots
Ryan Stroud
Subway
Drew & Lucinda Taylor
Janice Thomas
Ted Thorpe
Chad Troyer
Sam Troyer
Bruce Uhl
John & Laurin Vaccariello
Village Motors
Donald & Gretchen Waltman
Sean Warner
Suzanne Watson
Dale Weber
Elmer & Pauline Weber
Jason Weber
Steven Weltmer
Ila Jane White
Keith & Lucy Wilkins
Risa Wilson
WKLM Radio
Marlyce Yoder
Dan & Brooke Zabloudil
Robert & Deb Zabloudil
Jeff & Julie Zeager
Ron & Claudia Zimmerman
Tonya Zimmerman
Ted & Mary Beth Zuercher
Bachelor’s Level
Contributions of $250-$499
J. Frank & Lucy Bell
Mary Grace Collinge
First Knox National Bank
Goodwill Farms
Jon & Karen Groza
Investment Partners, LTD
Steve Maag
Camille Nowels
Nieca Nowels
Mark & Gayle Patton
Pizza Parlor II
Jean Slutz
Guy Roy & JoAnne Stallman
Ann Suite
Ann Waltman
Master’s Level
Contributions of $500-1,199
Chris & Ann Christensen
Jason & Gloria Garver
Jane Graven, Graven Family Trust
Elaine Hand
Holmes County Ohio Horseman’s
Council
Carol Hovey
Vince & Laura Kaster
Killbuck Savings Bank
Larry & Terri Loder, Loder Farms
Owen & Alice McPherson
Marc & Deborah Miller
Jack & Lenna Nowels family
Garrett & Nikki Roach
Richard & Judy Seaman, Seaman
Family Foundation
Steve & Beverly Shrock
David Stallman
Skip & Darla Stitzlein
Sweet Breeze Farms & Excavating
Hal & Nancee Tate, Tate Farms
Rene Weber
West Holmes Class of 1976
West Holmes Classified Employees
Association
Doctorate Level
Contributions of $1,200+
Anonymous (3)
American Legion Post No. 551
Michael & Linda Angelo
Mark & Jane Irving Baserman
Shirley Haudenschild
Killbuck Area Scholarship fund
Dick & Betty McNutt
Judson Schuler
John & Ruth Waltman
Scholarships Funded through the
Holmes County Education Foundation
- Holmes County Education Foundation
Scholarship
- [Anonymous Donors] Achievement
Scholarship
- Baserman/Irving Family Scholarship
- Jennifer Bird Duff Memorial Scholarship
- Harold (H.T.) & Louise Blum Scholarship
- Joe & Frieda Bock Scholarship
- Ami Breitenbucher Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
- Cary Scholarship
- College Access Last Dollar Grant
- Herbert & Corrinne Drushell Scholarship
- Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship
- French Ridge Title Co. LTD Scholarship
- Aimee Frenette Rickly Memorial Scholarship
- Robert & Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship
- Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship
- Graven Family Nursing Scholarship
- Paul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music
Scholarship
- Holmes County Historical Society Scholarship
- Fred & Ollie Hoffman Scholarship
- Jennifer M. Jones Memorial Scholarship
- Key Foundation Endowed Scholarship
- Killbuck Area Scholarship
- Thomas Layman Memorial Scholarship
- Helen Logsdon Scholarship
- Master’s Service Scholarship
- Warren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship
- McNutt Scholarship
- Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship
- Keith Nowels Memorial Scholarship
- William H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Owen & Mildred Patterson Scholarship
- Raymond J. & Louella F. Patterson
Scholarship for Teachers
- Sauerbrey Memorial Scholarship
- John W. & Geneva Schuler Scholarship
- Judson & Beverly Schuler Scholarship
- Blair Slutz Memorial Education Scholarship
- R. Dean & Jean A. Smith Scholarship
- Darb Snyder Educational Scholarship
- Roy & Dorothy Stallman Memorial Scholarship
- Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship
- Don & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial Scholarship
- Weber Girls Scholarship
- Helen Youngs Music Scholarship
Holmes County Education Foundation Annual Report 2011 • Page 7
The Education Foundation, Twenty Years Later
to
1991
2011
Number of Scholarship Recipients
86
209
vs.
Amount of Scholarship Money Provided to Students
$43,000
$314,274
vs.
Two Recipients who Received Scholarships in 1991 Share their Experiences
Lori (Gilt) Pringle
Then
Kurt Miller
How time flies! Just yesterday (twenty years ago), people were sporting Trapper Keepers at school,
collecting Beanie Babies, watching the infamous sideburn-clad guys of Beverly Hills 90210, and standing
in line to purchase the most wanted Christmas toy of the year, Tickle Me Elmo. The year 1991 was also a
benchmark year for the Holmes County Education Foundation. Just two years after its creation, the
Foundation began granting graduating high school seniors with scholarships. Since that time, the Foundation
has expanded its scope of giving by including non-traditional students, as well as providing renewable
scholarships to Holmes County students with financial need.
Two students who received that first year were Lori (Gilt) Pringle and Kurt Miller. Both Pringle and Miller
graduated from West Holmes High School in 1991. Lori attended Ashland University where she earned
her Bachelor’s in elementary education (1995) and Master of Education, and then completed a Licensure
program in Library Media from Kent State University in 2001. She currently serves as District Library
Media Coordinator with Hiland High/Middle School. “Although my title is not ‘teacher,’” Pringle states, “I
am very much [an] educator. Each work day, I find myself educating students, staff and myself. Education
has opened doors to opportunities for me...Without ongoing education, I would not be able to hold my
current position [at Hiland High School].”
Kurt graduated from Bowling Green State University (1996) with a Bachelor’s degree in International
Business. “[My educational experience] has enabled me to market myself as a qualified candidate when
applying for my current job,” Miller states. Kurt currently works for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company as
Senior Field Claim Representative. He meets with policy holders to assess, estimate and settle property
damage claims.
Both Pringle and Miller wished to return to the Holmes County area. “I wanted to stay close to family
and also to have my kids attend West Holmes schools,” Kurt stated.
“I love the small town atmosphere of Holmes County,” Pringle added. “My husband and I value family
and love living in the same county as our extended families.”
Both Pringle and Miller agree that the Education Foundation, though just beginning, was instrumental on
helping them with their personal educational journeys. “Receiving the scholarship allowed me to pursue my
educational goals by relieving some of the financial burden of going to college,” Kurt stated.
Pringle agreed, stating, “With the funds graciously given by the Foundation, I was able to attend the
college of my choice.”
The Foundation has aged gracefully in the past twenty years! We continue to provide key opportunities
such as scholarships, vocational classes for the Amish population, professional development to Holmes
County businessmen and women, and college access services. Time flies, and we’re having fun!
Now
Providing our Community with Key Opportunities for Further Education
114 North Clay Street
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Millersburg, OH 44654
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(330) 674-7303
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E-mail: info@hcef.net
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Web: www.hcef.net
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Alternative
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lternative F
Funding
unding Programs
Programs
Amish Program Thrives in 2011. Two-thousand and eleven proved to be a busy year for the Foundation’s Amish
Vocational Training Program. The year began with a Commercial Small Engine class on February 22. Eight students
in this class learned how to properly disassemble, troubleshoot, check problem areas, restore and completely overhaul
commercial engines. The overhaul included the engine clutches, transmissions, pistons and rings, plus electrical systems.
A graduation for this class was held on May 17th, where students invited family members and showed off their engine
projects.
The Foundation was also represented at the 11th annual Doughty Valley Steam Days in Charm, July 21-23. This
show included live demonstrations of steam-powered engines, threshing, baling, plowing and sawing. Visitors were
able to see the results from one of the Foundation’s Amish Vocational class, a 1010 Industrial John Deere tractor, owned
by Jonas Mast and restored by the 2010 Engine Restoration class, taught by instructor John Roberts (pictured).
Fall ended well as eight Amish students participated in and graduated from the Large Tractor Engine Overhaul:
Beginning Diesel class. This was the twenty-fourth class provided by the Foundation’s Amish Vocational Training Program.
Students focused on advanced internal 4-stroke cycle engines, with an emphasis on crank shafts, cam shafts, bearings,
pistons, rings, ignition systems, disassembly measurements, and reassembly.
GED Vouchers Provided to Local Career Centers. The Buckeye Career Center and the Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center both thanked the
Foundation for providing money for vouchers for their students to take the GED. At Buckeye, 58 scholarships have been issued so far. “Without your generosity
and support,” stated ABLE teacher Debbie Immel, “these people might not be able to take their GED test. This has provided them greater opportunity to
become employed and/or enrolled in post-secondary education.” The Ashland County–West Holmes Career Center received $1,000 from the Foundation,
and was able to award 4 Holmes County students with GED scholarships. “The GED diploma is unquestionably the key to employment for many who have few
job options without it, and the GED is a prerequisite to post-secondary training and education,” stated Jim Bargar, former Ashland County–West Holmes Career
Center ABLE representative.
2011 Special Events
Patten Poker Run. The 7th Annual Patten Poker Run was held on Saturday, June 11th. Sign up began at the Millersburg
American Legion, and included five various stops throughout the day. The run covered 106 miles and ended at the
Patten Family farm with a chicken barbecue and a concert by the band Outlaw. Approximately 100 bikers attended
the event. The Poker Run earned over $1,600 for the William H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship fund, held at the
Education Foundation. Since the fund was created in 2005, the Patten Scholarship fund has grown to over $18,000,
and $3,000 has been awarded to six graduating high school seniors pursuing education or business.
Frenette-Rickly Golf Scramble. On June 26, the 12th Annual Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Golf Scramble was held
at Fire Ridge Golf Course in Millersburg. One hundred and forty golfers arrived for a tee off at 9:00 a.m. The team
consisting of Jud Menuez, Ryan Schlabach, Sam Troyer and Mitch Levengood came in at first place with a score of 57.
The event brought in over $5,000.00 for the Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship fund, held and managed by
the Holmes County Education Foundation. Several individuals and businesses contributed to the cause with hole sponsorships, door and raffle prizes. Organizers of the event thanked the Mansfield Coca-Cola Company, as well as P&G IGA
in Killbuck for their continued contributions toward this annual event. The fund has grown to $60,417 and has provided $10,000 in scholarships to twenty
West Holmes graduates since it was created in 2000. A special thanks goes out to the Frenette family for their efforts to make this event a success every
year!
Weber Girls Poker Run. The 4th Poker Run in memory of Doris Weber and Chris Weber was held on Saturday, July 30. Two
hundred and sixteen bikers (and a few car-drivers!) were involved in this annual event, which began at the Holmesville American
Legion at 11:00 a.m. From there, the surprise Poker Run went to Howard, the Danville, the Loudonville, and then back to
Holmesville. The evening topped off with dinner and a concert from the band Bad Stone. All proceeds, which totalled $6,000,
went into the Foundation’s Weber Girls Scholarship fund, which was created in 2010. When the pledge amount is met, the
Weber Girls Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of West Holmes High School or Waynedale High School who
is pursuing higher education and is a child or grandchild of a veteran.
Home for the Holidays. The Cary House was transformed into a winter wonderland by thirteen vendors from the community
for the “Home for the Holidays” fundraising event, sponsored by Every Woman’s House. Approximately 200 people walked
through the home of the Foundation, taking in sights such as a circulating Christmas tree, table settings with fresh roses, antiques
from Christmas past, and more snowmen to count! The event raised $5,555 for Every Woman’s House.
Photos, top to bottom: Amish Vocational Training Program Instructor John Roberts represents the Foundation at Doughty Valley Steam Days; Maynard Patten and
Billy Patten Ride out during the 7th Patten Poker Run; The Webers pose in a family photo opportunity at the 4th Annual Weber Girls Poker Run.