College Mentors for Kids Community Report

College Mentors for Kids
Community Report
A Note from Us
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Dear Friends,
It is with sincere appreciation for your support and interest in College Mentors for Kids that we present our
community report. This year has been both challenging and exciting. In the face of obstacles, we have only
strengthened our commitment to impact the lives of youth and college students.
While the recession has dramatically affected nearly every industry, its hardships have been most apparent in the
lives of the children we serve. Many of our little buddies have experienced our nation’s harsh economic times with
a front row seat—hardships such as unemployment, foreclosures, and food scarcity have left many uncertain and
facing realities that no child should have to face. Many children cannot even escape the stressful economy at school,
where budgets have been cut due to insufficient funding.
The mentor relationship that we provide is a consistent, positive experience that our little buddies can look forward
to each week. Consistency is the cornerstone of successful mentoring, and it is why we exist. Our mentoring
relationships provide both certainty and hope. That’s why over the past year we have expanded beyond elementary
school to include middle school students. We also expanded to Ohio, our third state, and now serve children in
Cincinnati and Columbus.
College Mentors for Kids remains strong, and in the face of a difficult economy we have remained true to our mission
of inspiration to transform lives, education to change attitudes, and connections to increase opportunities. Thanks to
the investment of our many community partners coupled with our thoughtful business planning, we have not scaled
back any of our services, nor have we compromised the high quality of our program. In fact, we have expanded to
new cities and grown within existing chapters.
We were honored to be recognized this year as the winner of the Martha Stewart Dreamers into Doers Award and
as a finalist for the BKD Indiana Excellence Award. As excited as we are by these national accolades, our proudest
accomplishments this year have been facilitating mentoring matches for over 1,200 youth, exposing them to the
opportunity of higher education, and engaging over 1,400 college students in meaningful community service.
In the coming year, we will continue to provide a positive impact in the lives of all we serve. We hope that as you
review our community report, you will decide to join our winning team by making an investment that will provide
certainty and hope in the life of a child.
Sincerely,
Erin Slater, CEO
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Dennis Trinkle, Board Chair
Our Stories
What Little Buddies and Big Buddies Say About College Mentors
“I get to spend time with my big
buddy and we get to learn a lot of
new things every Wednesday.”
-Little Buddy at DePauw University
“College Mentors has made me want to continue helping
and learn how to do more to help my community.”
-Big Buddy at Valparaiso University
“I like how I get to meet college students and
how I get to make new friends.”
-Little Buddy at Ball State University
“I like being able to introduce a child to
community service opportunities, cultures, higher
education and ways to use money. I like being
a positive impact in their life and I feel that it is
really good experience for my future career as
an educator.”
-Big Buddy at Illinois State University
“What I like most is how we get to participate and just being
there and being around college students who you can look up
to and learn from.”
-Little Buddy at Illinois State University
“I find out cool stuff every day.”
-Little Buddy at University of Notre Dame
“I like reaching out to kids and putting a smile on their face.”
-Big Buddy at Ivy Tech Community College
“I have learned more and more that the need for
these children to have a positive role model is extremely
important. Mentors become not only someone for them
to look up to, but a trustworthy friend. “
-Big Buddy at Purdue University
“College Mentors made me like school more.”
-Little Buddy from Grace College
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Where We Serve
Illinois
Illinois State University
Indiana
Anderson University
Ball State University
Butler University
Depauw University
Franklin College
Grace College
Hanover College
Indiana State University
Indiana University
IUPUI
Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana
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Marian University
Purdue Calumet
Purdue University
University of Evansville
University of Indianapolis
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern Indiana
Valparaiso University
Wabash College
Ohio
The Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
Our Partners
2009-2010 Chapter Service Numbers
chapter
children
mentored
grade
levels
served
Anderson University
Ball State University
20
120
1st-4th grades
1st-8th grades
Butler University
115
2nd-8th grades
DePauw University
Franklin College
Grace College
Hanover College
Illinois State University
Indiana State University
Indiana University
30
30
40
23
82
24
120
1st-4th grades
1st-4th grades
1st-4th grades
1st-4th grades
1st-5th grades
1st-4th grades
1st-5th grades
IUPUI
Ivy Tech Community
College
Marian University
Purdue University
30
10
1st-5th grades
2nd-4th grades
40
150
2nd-5th grades
1st-5th grades
31
1st-4th grades
40
15
45
90
1st-4th grades
1st-2nd grades
1st-4th grades
1st-5th, 7th-8th
grades
Purdue University
Calumet
The Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
University of Evansville
University of Indianapolis
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern
Indiana
Valparaiso University
Wabash College
55
33
1st-4th grades
1st-4th grades
40
40
1st-5th grades
1st-4th grades
TOTAL
1,223
school partners
Anderson Elementary
Albany Elementary, Desoto Elementary, Eaton
Elementary, Royerton Elementary, West View
Elementary, Delta Middle School
IPS #60 William A. Bell Elementary, Shortridge
Magnet High School for Law and Public Policy
Cloverdale Elementary
Northwood Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Southwestern Elementary
Bent Elementary, Irving Elementary
Ryves Community Center
Arlington Heights Elementary, Fairview
Elementary
IPS #14 Washington Irving Elementary
Fall Creek Academy
Holy Angels School
Glen Acres Elementary, Miller Elementary,
Oakland Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
West Franklin Elementary
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
Joshua Academy
IPS #65 Raymond F. Brandes Elementary, IPS
#114 Paul I. Miller Elementary, Emma Donnan
Middle School
Holy Cross School, St. Adalbert’s School
John M. Culver Elementary
Hilltop Reiner Center
Hose Elementary, Nicholson Elementary,
Hoover Elementary
38 partner schools
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Our Words
What Parents and Teachers Say About College Mentors
“College Mentors for Kids is a GREAT program. The four
students from my class who participate are always excited about
going with the BSU students and talk about all of the fun activities
that are planned. Thanks for choosing the West View kids!!!”
-Teacher, West View Elementary School
“Tyler has been in the program for three years. You guys
have been fantastic. He can’t wait to go to college.”
-Parent of Little Buddy
“My daughter loves the program and looks forward to being
there each week. She has a lot of new ideas about going to
college and doing her best at school now. This program has
really helped open her eyes to new possibilities for college.”
-Parent of Little Buddy
“I think this program is great!! The kids learn so
much from culture, college, and friendship.”
-Parent of Little Buddy
“I feel that this program has boosted my daughter’s morale;
she loves school!”
-Parent of Little Buddy
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Our Stories
83%
of parents say their child’s self-esteem
has improved over the past year
College Student Mentors Gain as Much as They Learn
College Mentors for Kids was created to serve youth, but the program’s college student volunteers gain just as much
as they give – especially the student leaders. Student leaders run our college chapters, performing tasks such as
fundraising, marketing, recruitment, strategic planning and program management.
Take, for example, Daphne Duncan. Daphne is a junior, an Education major, and the founding president of the Grace
College chapter of College Mentors for Kids. For three years, she has worked tirelessly to bring College Mentors to
the Winona Lake community and build it into a successful program for Grace College students and the children at
their partner school, Jefferson Elementary. The chapter currently serves 40 local children.
“This program is very special to me on a very personal level. I can relate to the children that we serve. Many of our
kids are Hispanic and come from poor families. When I was their age, I went to Jefferson Elementary and lived in
the same trailer park that some of them live in. I spoke mostly Spanish and was forced to learn another language in
school, just like them.”
This personal experience has been a driving force behind Daphne’s success as a leader. As a young child, Daphne was
faced with difficult circumstances. Jefferson Elementary School’s current principal, Denny Duncan, became Daphne’s
adoptive father. “Not all children will be as lucky as I was to be adopted by the principal. I was blessed to have my
dad come into my life and provide a better life for me, opening my eyes and helping me become the woman I am
today.” Daphne received positive guidance from her principal and father, and today she leads 44 Grace College
students as they provide positive guidance to children in need. Through her leadership, the Grace chapter has grown
to serve more children each year.
Scott Feather, the chapter’s site manager, says, “the success of the chapter is solely due to the work of Daphne. Her
passion to start the program and commitment to see it grow every year and run with excellence is a testament to her
character. Daphne Duncan is one of the strongest leaders we have ever had come through Grace College and her
impact on the school and the kids at Jefferson has been unparalleled.”
Daphne is one among many stellar college student leaders making an impact with local children on their college
campuses. Throughout the 23 chapters of College Mentors for Kids, over 250 college students currently hold
leadership positions. Daphne Duncan is a shining example of the superlative leadership that College Mentors for
Kids attracts and fosters at all of its chapters.
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Our Stories
67%
of our children come from low-income or
poverty level homes
Lasting Impact: Shamaine and Jena
In 2005, Shamaine was a second grader at Indianapolis Public School #14 when her mother enrolled her in the
College Mentors for Kids program. Over the next three years, she traveled to IUPUI’s campus nearly 60 times and
participated in activities with her mentor, Jena. Shamaine, now a seventh grader at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet
High School in Indianapolis, sat down with us over her lunch period to reflect on College Mentors for Kids.
What do you remember from College Mentors for Kids?
We used to go around on the campus… and we would learn stuff about college like what different majors you could
have. I remember our mentors.
What was your favorite thing about College Mentors?
Probably walking around on campus, it helped me to get ready for middle school.
How do you think College Mentors helped you?
It showed me different career paths and helped me to determine what I liked and what I didn’t want to do. It helped
me to learn that I want to do something in the medical field, so I needed to go to Crispus Attucks.
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
A neurosurgeon; I want to major in neurology.
What else has been going on in your life since College Mentors?
I just won the Ben Carson award, which comes with a $1,000 scholarship. I had to write an essay about a movie that
inspired me so I wrote about “Akeelah and the Bee” because she used her abilities to get what she wanted. Also, my
grades have gotten better. Here I have a 3.8 GPA; all A’s and a B+.
Why is it important for you to do well in school?
Because you can’t really be anything - you can’t really make money or a life without going to school… It helps you
with your social experiences and it helps you get into college.
If you could go back and talk to a second grader from School #14 that’s currently in College Mentors, what advice
would you give them?
Make sure to listen and pay attention when [the mentors and guest speakers] are talking because it helps you in the
future to know what you want to do and what can help you to get there.
We also had the opportunity to speak with Jena, Shamaine’s big buddy at IUPUI. Jena graduated in August 2009
from IUPUI’s Kelley School of Business and now works full time for a non-profit called Tear Down the Walls Ministries
(TDWM) in Indianapolis. Although both Jena and Shamaine finished College Mentors for Kids over two years ago,
their bond continues to stay strong. Jena and Shamaine still see each other at least once a year and keep in contact
on a regular basis.
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Our Stories
78,894
hours of community service completed by
college mentors’ student volunteers
Little Buddies Learn About Community Service
Hunter, a little buddy at Purdue and a Miller Elementary fifth grader, enjoys exploring Purdue’s campus and spending
time with his big buddy, Karly. However, he understands that these are only parts of his College Mentors experience.
College Mentors rotates through three main activity topics and Hunter’s favorite are the community service activities.
These unique activities have taught him that there is more to being a college student than challenging classes and
huge buildings. In fact, his favorite activity so far this year was a bowling fundraiser for charity.
Hunter’s exposure to community service throughout his four and a half years with College Mentors for Kids has left
an indelible mark on him. “College Mentors has taught me that even if you only donate a dollar, it can still make
someone happy,” he explained. He was even recently recognized by the city of Lafayette for his community service
effort to remove graffiti from buildings and other property.
Karly, a sophomore and early education major, noticed changes in Hunter’s participation and behavior over the
course of his time with College Mentors. Now that Hunter is in the fifth grade, Karly reports that “he always talks
about going to college to become a doctor or a dentist. It is really encouraging to see a kid with the motivation to
succeed.”
In addition to Karly’s support as a mentor, College Mentors for Kids’ unique activity structure and topics contribute
greatly to Hunter’s growing motivation. Along with the community service topic, over 1,200 youth also learn about
culture and diversity and higher education and careers.
“[Hunter] always talks about going to college to become a
doctor or a dentist. It is really encouraging to see a kid with the
motivation to succeed.”
- Karly, mentor to Hunter
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Our Impact
Goal
Contribute to positive youth
development through mentoring
relationships
Outcome Data Summary
• 70% of elementary school teachers reported that their students
displayed improved self-esteem after participating in College Mentors
• 98% of elementary school parents reported that their child’s mentor
was a positive role model
• 87% of middle school participants developed positive, trusting
relationships with a college student role model
Increase educational engagement
among youth participants to encourage
educational achievement and future
economic self sufficiency
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1% of children reported that they have tried harder in school since
becoming a Little Buddy
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2% of parents agree that their child knows more about college as a
result of College Mentors for Kids
•O
ne Little Buddy stated, “College is a school for people to go when
they want to live their dreams when they get older.”
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1% of Little Buddies want to go to college
• L ittle Buddies had a 94% school attendance rate
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8% of third-grade Little Buddies passed the Math portion of the
ISTEP, compared to 58% of their peers
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0% of College Mentors seventh graders passed the English/Language
Arts portion of the ISTEP, compared to 55% of their peers
Increase community engagement among • 8
4% of mentors feel more involved with their campus community as a
undergraduate volunteers through
result of volunteering with College Mentors for Kids
mentoring relationships and leadership
opportunities to develop community
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2% of chapter leaders agree that they have gained leadership skills
leaders and life-long civil servants
through their involvement in College Mentors for Kids
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Who We Are
College Mentors for Kids Staff
Kenneth Sands, Student Representative, Purdue
University
Erin Slater, Chief Executive Officer
Tiffany Sauder, President, Element Three
Amanda Koushyar, Executive Vice President
Paul Schmidt, MD, FACC, The Care Group
Emily Meyer, Director of Programming
Scott Smalstig, President, William Waveland, Inc.
Laura Feldman Mishkin, Senior Associate
Development Director
Peter Smithhisler, President and CEO, North-American
Interfraternity Council
Kate Dobson, Associate Program Director
Jo Taylor, Executive Director, Customer Engagement
Model, Eli Lilly and Company
Curtis Ward, Associate Program Director
Katie Harvey, Associate Program Director
Eric Fritz, Development Associate
College Mentors Board of
Directors
Nelson Alexander, Managing Partner, Frost Brown
Todd
Dennis Trinkle, Provost and Chief Academic Officer,
Harrison College
Board Chair
Honorary Directors
Geoffrey Bannister
Robert Payton
James P. Wind
Scott Bess, Superintendent, Indianapolis Metropolitan
Charter School
Board Council
Jean Blackwell, CEO, Cummins Foundation and EVP,
Cummins Corporate Responsibility
Paul F. Kortepeter, Attorney at Law
Paul Burch, VP, Public Funds, Fifth Third Bank
Board Treasurer
Jack Burns, President, SGI, Inc.
Past Board Chair
Board of Trustees Emeriti
Joe Forestal, VP, Solutions Delivery, Ambassador
Solutions
Kristin Huang, College Mentors Co-founder
Kevin Gartenhaus, President, Gartenhaus Group
Mike Rodman
Shelley Hunter, Special Giving Programs Director and
Liaison to the IUPUI Chancellor, IU Foundation
Board Secretary
Lilya Wagner
Heidi Schmidt, College Mentors Co-founder
Randy Keeling, Chief Financial Officer, Fifth Third Bank
Indiana
Joseph Lesiak, Student Representative, Illinois State
University
Amanda Lopez, President, 413 Solutions, Inc.
Andy Medley, President, CIK Enterprises
Board Vice Chair
Kelly Merryman, Marketing Director, Anthem Blue
Cross and Blue Shield
David Norris, President, Allied Group Insurance
Services, Inc. (AGIS)
Jean Paison, Executive Director, Creating Positive
Relationships
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08-09 Financials
Statement of Revenue
Support
Special Events and Fundraisers
Chapter Income
Miscellaneous Income
In-Kind Contributions
$824,770
$126,733
$7,892
$671
$73,056
TOTAL
$1,033,122
Program Services
Management and General
Fundraising
Amount
$648,892 $57,530 $174,531 Percent
73.7
6.5
19.8
TOTAL EXPENSES
$880,953 100
Statement of Expenses
Activity Supplies and Transportation
Advertising and Promotion
Background Checks
Bank Charges
Computer, Web, and IT Expenses
Depreciation
Fundraising Events and Cultivation
Insurance
Interest Expense
Interns and Work Study Students
Loss on Disposal of Asset
Miscellaneous Expense
Office Supplies
Printing
Professional Fees
Program Development Expense
Recognition Expenses
Rent
Salaries and Benefits
Taxes--Payroll
Telephone
Travel and Meals
Utilities
Volunteer Training and
Professional Development Fees
$45,785
$9,031
$9,214
$1,171
$9,324
$9,473
$67,849
$74,591
$863
$22,864
$734
$1,780
$7,368
$17,287
$45,673
$20,118
$5,456
$25,915
$347,696
$26,038
$9,851
$27,829
$285
TOTAL
$880,953
Management and General
Fundraising
$94,758
Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
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Program Services
Cash
Receivables
Property and Equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
$186,543
$152,547
$21,123
$360,213
Liabilities
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
Unrestricted Net Assets
$6,861
TOTAL LIABILITES & NET ASSETS
$360,213
$116,627
$236,725
Additional program services expenses are managed at
the chapter level. These expenses are supported by
the university and student fundraising. They are not
included in the audited financial statements.
Congratulations!
College Mentors for Kids congratulates the winners of
Inspire 2010: The Power of Mentoring Awards
The inaugural Power of Mentoring Awards on February 24th, 2010, celebrated the ability of individuals and
organizations to bring out the best in others through mentoring in the workplace and the community. The event,
emceed by Bob Donaldson of Fox 59, recognized eight individuals and two organizations in front of a crowd of 420
assembled at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Highlights included:
• Remarks by College Mentors for Kids’ CEO Erin Slater
• Remarks by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman about the importance of mentoring, and presentation of
the Lieutenant Governor’s Partner in Progress award to CEO Erin Slater
• Recognition of award finalists, and presentation of awards to winners selected by committees comprised of experts
from each of seven industry categories
• Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award to Margot Lacy Eccles
• A College Student’s Perspective: Remarks by Bryant Pottmeyer about the impact of College Mentors for Kids at The
Ohio State University and throughout the Midwest
• The signature Reis-Nichols Jewelry Raffle
And the winners are...
Mary Murff, Fifth Third Bank
Accounting, Banking, and Financial Services
Mary Murff has been with Fifth Third for 10 years and a mentor with the Young Banker’s Club program since its
inception five years ago. She has been a positive role model by providing guidance and friendship, as well as
teaching financial literacy through this interactive program. As her nominator says, “Mary’s life experiences have
helped her understand and relate to the students she mentors. Through this understanding, joined with her
compassion and gentle spirit, she has been able to help students learn valuable life lessons such as comprehending
the difference between a want and a need. For Mary, being a mentor isn’t an obligation, it’s an opportunity to
empower the children of tomorrow. And with a person like Mary mentoring and influencing our youth, there are
many bright tomorrows ahead.”
Marcia Stone, Element Three
Entrepreneurship
As the creative advisor for a local marketing firm and a professor at IU’s Herron School of Art and Design, this
nominee practices mentoring on a daily basis. The president of Element Three consulting shared, “I found myself
at the helm of a marketing firm with more business experience than marketing experience. Marcia mentored me
with her marketing expertise to navigate the waters of building a business.” In 2009, Marcia became a facilitator for
Women Within International, a nonprofit that offers opportunities for women to discover the power of who they are.
Marcia leads Women Within events all over the country. She also holds weekly meetings with a group of women
seeking support and understanding. According to her nominator, “In every aspect of her life — personally, spiritually
and professionally — she finds a way to mentor people around her. She has a way of seeing what others cannot see
in themselves and meeting them where they are. She would never do it FOR you, but does it WITH you.“ Thank you,
Marcia, for spending a lifetime investing in others!
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Congratulations!
Geneva Taylor, Rolls-Royce North America
Technology
Rolls Royce is one of the world’s leading suppliers of engines and employs around 37,000 people. They utilize a
sophisticated technology system of supply chain management for logistics. Geneva, an executive with Rolls-Royce
North America, has inspired all that she’s mentored—within Rolls Royce and beyond. As her nominators remarked,
“Geneva Taylor is a high-functioning executive committed not only to her professional goals and objectives, but
also to helping others realize their own brilliance and abilities.” “Geneva has always been there to encourage me
and provide advice based on her experience and knowledge, and for that I admire and thank her. In addition to
being a mentor to me and others, I am extremely proud of how many lives she has touched whether knowingly or
unknowingly. She is truly a genuine leader and mentor to all who have crossed her path.”
Nichole Wilson, Community Health Network
Health & Health Sciences
As the founder of a mentoring program for minority students pursuing allied health degrees through the University
of Indianapolis, Dr. Wilson created this program in an effort to provide minority students in the physical and
occupational therapy fields support, networking opportunities, and a sense of belonging in the community. Students
from two campuses are matched with minority mentors in the community. Her nominators describe her dedication to
mentoring as inspiring. They say, “Dr. Wilson has undoubtedly contributed to my success as a student. She inspires
me to be a better person and a role model. Her kindness embodies her personality and has obligated me to give
back as she has given to me. She has made my transition into a new city and school comfortable. Words can’t
express the gratitude that I have for Dr. Wilson for giving herself and her time so freely to make a positive difference
in my life.”
Lauren Walton, IPS #54, Brookside Elementary School
Education
Lauren Walton is a Title 1 remedial teacher at Brookside Elementary School. She has been at Brookside for three
years and works with children in grades one through six who have fallen behind their peers on reading and other
subjects. Prior to this position she served as an education coordinator at Wheeler mission. In addition to spending
time as an after-school teacher, she also uses her own money to buy blankets and jackets for children in need. As her
nominator wrote, “There is no one word that truly encompasses her but ‘sensational’ comes close. Her charming and
generous nature is infectious and she has inspired me and others to become mentors as well. She is aware of the
needs of others and I’m continually astonished by her humility. She is steadfast in her efforts and if anything, I only
wish there were more of her to go around.”
John Kesterson, Cathedral High School
Athletics
With 60 years of coaching experience, “Mr. Coach K” has inspired youth throughout his years of service at Cathedral
High School. A former Marine, this soft spoken mentor has had an influence on all of the girls he coaches both on
and off the court. His nominator wrote: “He has had a huge influence on their character development, self-discipline,
and helping them to have the ability to make good decisions in their lives. He has paved the way for countless AllAmerican athletes and is respected by the entire athletic community as a role model. As humble as he is, it would be
a huge mistake for this man of great character to go unrecognized.”
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Congratulations!
Melanie Miller, Wild Heart Association
Community
In response to her sister’s tragic death from domestic violence, Melanie and the Wild Heart Association mentor
victims of domestic violence and their families. Melanie has parlayed her personal experience into mentoring others.
Her nominator writes, “She gives of herself to those who have lost hope and faith because of domestic violence. The
mentoring bond she builds inspires positive expectations with people who have forgotten what it was like to expect
anything but the worst life has to offer. Her work with students and families will forever be a priority in honor of her
sister and giving someone else the second chance her sister never had. With a heart for service, Melanie lives what
she believes, “that no one should ever walk alone through the darkness of domestic violence.”
Robert D. Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship
Organization of Excellence
The Robert D. Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship pairs Indiana’s best and brightest college students with some
of Indiana’s most innovative and entrepreneurial business minds. Orr Fellows spend two-years with one of Indiana’s
most highly recognized start-up companies. Here, they work closely with the executive team, getting a close-up
look at what life in the corner office involves. However, their journey begins at the entry level where they can learn
about the business from the ground up. In addition to interactions with their business’s leadership, Orr Fellows meet
regularly with Indiana’s most accomplished business and community leaders to discuss leadership development. The
program is designed to help develop the state’s next generation of entrepreneurs. As one of the current Fellows says,
“The program offers exposure to some of Indiana’s best business minds, provides the opportunity to work alongside
other motivated and talented peers, and allows room for me to grow professionally and personally.”
PASSWORD Community Mentoring, Inc.
Mentoring Organization of Excellence
PASSWORD Community Mentoring is a nonprofit agency that partners with school districts and community
stakeholders to raise graduation rates through direct services, consultation, professional development, and datadriven inquiry. PASSWORD has provided extensive year-round services to more than 5,000 youth in over 40
elementary, middle, and high schools in Marion County for the past eight years. PASSWORD actively provides youth
with critical life skills that are essential for achieving educational outcomes. PASSWORD’s focus on the whole child
results in educational success for youth with diverse needs that might have become permanent barriers to successful
adulthood. As the nominator acknowledges, “PASSWORD Mentors are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the
success of each student. Our students, families, and staff are extremely lucky to be able to partner with this amazing
mentoring organization!”
Margot Lacy Eccles
Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award
This award acknowledges a lifetime of contributions to a broad range of mentoring with a strong emphasis on a
dedication to not only being a mentor, but inspiring others to mentor. Mrs. Eccles, Vice President of LDI, is one of the
most active citizens in our community.
She has consistently and passionately driven the customs of mentoring deeply into the organizations with which she
has been involved. She leverages her influence in the philanthropic community to inspire others to engage and give
in ways that resonate with their passions.
Rising community leaders often reach out to her for advice and direction on their paths. Mrs. Eccles openly accepts
their inquiries, challenges them, counsels them how to move forward and holds them accountable to staying
engaged while making a difference in the community. This has been most evidenced through carrying on her
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mother’s legacy in developing one of the nation’s most outstanding executive leadership programs: the Stanley
K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series. SKL raises awareness of community issues, promoting a sense of community
stewardship through seminars, tours, reading, and interaction with experts, leaders, and decision-makers for its
25-member class.
She has held steadfast in the effort to create an atmosphere of group mentoring. Linda Kirby, the program director
for SKL talked about the different kinds of mentoring that happen within the program: “Not only has Mrs. Eccles
been known to mentor the group about getting active, the program itself fosters peer mentoring among members.
They also develop a relationship with the moderator that is unique to any other. Many times, it lasts a lifetime.
Margot instigates a fascinating ripple effect.” At SKL graduation ceremonies, she is known to give poignant advice,
counseling the group about where to go from here, the importance of striking a work/life balance and focusing on
family.
Mrs. Eccles has been passionate about education, literacy and the arts her entire life and her personal commitment to
these areas can be seen in her countless leadership roles. One of her most prideful efforts is the Young Playwrights
in Process program to encourage students from 6th-12th grade to write plays. This program, which she created and
sponsors, connects impressionable youth with professional playwrights who mentor them on their work. Janet Allen
and Priscilla Lindsay from Indiana Repertory Theatre, shared how Mrs. Eccles mentored them in developing YPiP
saying, “Involved in almost every detail, she has helped to shape this program into an exciting adventure that is now
associated with the Teen Fringe Festival of IndyFringe, and with IRT’s Summer Conservatory for Youth and Production
Track program. With her inspired advice and careful eye, we have grown this contest every year. We couldn’t have
done it without her.”
When she was recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as a 2008 Woman of Influence, she spoke of her
family’s legacy. “I grew up in an environment where my parents expected the best. We were taught that anything
is possible if you want it enough. It was an environment where community involvement and participation were
expected. I was lucky.”
This attitude has infused her life and has generated a multiplier effect of mentoring and community involvement.
“I grew up in an environment where my parents expected the best.
We were taught that anything is possible if you want it enough. It
was an environment where community involvement and participation
were expected. I was lucky.”
- Margot Lacy Eccles
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Donors
Donors
Individual Donors
7/1/2008 - 9/30/2009
$1 - $499
James and Joyce Abel
Leonard Aloi
Margaret Aloi
Richard and Dorthea Althoff
Pat Amato
Anonymous (8)
Shawn Antell
Brad and Carole Arthur
Ted and Janet Baker
Steve Beard
Joe and Carol Bentivoglio
Stacy Billanti
Nicholas Birringer*
Richard and Karen Blevins
Robert Boeglin
Josh Bowling*
K. Russell Brandhoefer
Fritz and Marjie Breisch
Johnny and Roberta Brettnacher
Tami L. Briner
Kevin Brinley
Matthew Broadwell
Mary Jane Brown
Thomas and Martha Brown
Paul Burch
Andrew Buroker
Jessica Butler*
Mike and Laura Byron
Tom and Joanne Caldwell
David and Terry Canal
Kimberley Carlisle
John and Karen Carroll
Jessica Castellanos
Delsie Cavanaugh
Michael Ceasare
Thomas Cherner and Lynn Suter
Elizabeth Childers
Margaux Childers
Bob and Kathleen Clark
Ann Clifford
Kathy Collins
Karen Combs
Richard Connell
Adam Corya
Chris Cramer
Michael Cranfill
Benjamin Creasy
Annie Dagastine
Lance Dai*
John Darnell
Karen Darnell
Christopher Edward Daugherty
Christina Davenport
Kenneth Davies
Joy Day
Gregory and Valerie Dentino
Dixie Denton
Jim and Joyce Dobson
David and Kay D’Orlando
Dawn Doros
Tito Downer
*Alumni
^Leadership Society
Curtis and Emily Dozier
Jeff and Sara Dugdale
Dennis Duncan
Ken and Karen Dvorak
Jack and Beverly Dwiggins
Maura Dwyer
Monica K. Eberle
Taura Edwards
Gregory and Mary Elliott
Jonathan and Elaine Eriksen
Dean and Sally Esbaum
Ralph and Mary Everly
Chris Fausel
Ron and Dana Feldman, in honor of
Laura Feldman Mishkin
Laura Feldman Mishkin
Joseph and Stephanie Forestal
Wayne Forman
Andrew Forsman
Bruce and Linda Frank
Jennifer Frank and Mark Racicot
Nik Gahlawat*
Troy and Victoria Gardner
Kenneth and Trudy Gargala
Robert Golobish
Janet F. Gould
Jennifer Greene
Chris and Sarah Grindle*
Joel Gunn
Ms. Mary Jane Haldeman
Frank Hankins
Paul Hanson
Robert Hart
Guille Harvey
Kristianne Heckman
Reginald and Christine Henderson
Mark and Karen Hill
Ally Hodge*
Laura Hoglund
Dr. Michael House
Daniel Huber
Roberta Hufford
Michael and Suzanne Irwin
Collette Irwin-Knott
Steven Johnson
David and Leticia Jones
Meg Jordan
Handoko Juwono
Benjamin Katz*
Michael Keck
Dianne Keeler
Martine Kendall
Kristy Kinder
Simon Kissler
Liz Koesters*
Lindsey Koetter*
Harry and Jill Koushyar
Justin and Amanda Koushyar
Richard and Roxanne Kovacs
Timothy Kraabel
Matthew and Nicole Kummer
Brian Kuntz
Jim and Carol Landes
Eric LaPlante
Dan Lappin
Barry and Trina Laskey, in honor of
Brian Laskey
Brian Laskey and Stephanie Gargala*^
Clance LaTurner
Norma Lawrence
Jeff Leber
Stephanie Lefebvre
Vicki Lepper
Gary and Katy Lewallen
Kerri and David Lewis
Keith and Cheryl Lillemoe
Terry and Louise Lingner
Michael Little
Kevin and Hillary Loring
Donald and Elaine Lucas
Jeff Lunginbill
Christine MacDonald
Daniel Marasco
Jake Massa
Alan and Susan Maul
Greg Maurer
Marilyn McCombs and Mark Weir
Kathi Meyer
Christopher and Carol Miller*
Ben Mishkin
Fred and Susie Mishkin
Craig and Myrna Mullins
Bryanna Nance*
Tom and Jean Nash
David and Claudia Nelson
George and Joanne Nelson
Jeremiah Nethercutt and Jennifer Tyrrell
Cindy Nichols
Paul and Kay Nicodemus
Andrew and Kelly Noga
David and Kim Norris
Joel O’Neil
Patricia Osborn
Joshua Osborne
Richard and Vicki Ostermeier
Tom Pace
Mark Palmenter
Nirav Parikh
Puroi Y. Parikh
David Patterson
Maggie Pellot
Joseph and Kelly Peri
Robert and Patricia Pfeifer
Keith and Kay Phelps
Kyle and Katie Pierce
John and Nina Pomery
James Poore
Belinda Puetz
Diane C. Quear
Joshua Reichart*
Randy and Kim Reichmann
Bill and Mary Reid
Emily Reid*
Randall and Ann Riggs
Andy and Amy Rinzel
John Robertson
Kenneth and Beth Roche
Kevin Roche*
Rebecca Roche
Michael and Kaaren Rodman
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Donors
Richard and Sue Roellig
Patty Rogers
Jim and Becky Rushton
Timothy and Laura Sands
William and Susan Sauter
Sheila Seedhouse*
Elizabeth Semrau*
Martin and Rebecca Semrau
Chris Serak*
Stuart and Leslie Sherman
Linda Shinn
Daniel and Maria Shirey
Jeff and Sharon Siirola
Curtis R. Simic
Kendrick Sinnock
Diana Slater
Karen Slattery
Corey Sleet
Scott and Tara Smalstig
David Wayne Smith
Kevin and Yvonne Smith
Leah Smith
Rebecca Smyrl
Alice Snyder
Susan Southern
Ellie and Brian Stanoch*
Paula and Bruce Starek
Linda Stein
Irene Stevens
Warren and Judy Stevenson
Lisa and Jack Stocks*^
Morgan Studer
Tina Sullivan
Stanley Thompson
William and Mary Tierney
Krista N. Turpin
Oliver and Jennifer Turrini
Douglas Uyeno
John Vance
Jay Viater
Steven and Candiss Vibbert
Russ Villier*
Halene Von Wiegandt
Kerra Wagener
Lilya Wagner
Laura L. Waldo
Scott Wallsmith
Sungo Wang*
Kristen Weaver
Marcia Weber
Jennifer A. Wendel
Eugene and Jetties White
Nic and Jessica Winters*
Brial and Lisa Wissman
Christopher J. Wohl
Eric Wolfe
Brandy Wood
Cheryl and Steve Wortman
David Wortman and Melissa Greenwell
Bobby and Mary Wright
Erica Wright
David Wu
Angelia Zielke
Pamela Zoellner
Nick and Jennifer Zyromski
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*Alumni
^Leadership Society
$500 - $999
Larry and Debbie Cranfill
Ben Deremiah
Ben and Barbara Edmondson
Kevin and Candy Elzer
Geff and Kathy Hays
Scott and Jennifer Hill
Shelley M. Hunter
Libby Laux
Sheila Marshall
Chad and Emily McCullough
Stephen Mongeau
Michael and Stephanie Ruddy
Adam Rusnak*
Jim and Peg Schmidt
Mike and Liz Simmons
Anthony Wilkinson
$1,000 - $4,999
John and Kathleen Ackerman^
Nelson Alexander^
Robert and Mary Ellen Ballard^
John Barnard^
Gerald L. Bepko^
Paul and Judi Bosler
Bob and Terry Bowen^
Luc and Janet Chabot^
Matthew and Melanie Claymon^
Stephen and Andrea Cranfill^
Harry and Kristine Danz^
Danny and Debbie Dean^
Sean and Alison DeLauter
Brian and Katie Dixon*^
Kelly and Andrew Frank*^
Angela Franze
Kevin and Kelly Gartenhaus^
Peggy Hufford and Rob Laux^
Cheryl and Tom Hughes^
Martin and Patty Jischke^
Scott A. Jones^
Randy and Rita Keeling^
William and Carolyn Marsan^
Charles and Tracy Miraglia^
Bill and Jackie Montrie^
Denny and Donna Oklak^
Al and Jean Paison^
Bob Poorman^
Mamon Powers, Jr. and Claude Powers^
Kurt and Jennifer Rasmussen^
Jim and Mary Jo Risk^
Meg Schamp^
Kevin and Carolyn Schiferl^
Max and Chris Schmidt
Paul and Martha Schmidt^
David and Anne Shane^
Bren Simon^
David and Erin Slater*^
Paul Sylvester^
Sidney and Kathryn Taurel^
Dennis and Kristi Trinkle^
John T. Watson^
Turner and Diann Woodard^
$5,000 +
Jack Burns^
Rollin Dick, in memory of J. Patrick Rooney^
Ron and Susie Dollens^
Fred and Suzanne Fehsenfeld^
Andy and Jennifer Medley^
Mike and Sue Smith^
Institutional Donors
7/1/2008 - 9/30/2009
$1 - $999
AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Baker Hill Community Outreach
Cardinal Insurance Services
Care Group, LLC
CIK Enterprises
Circle K
Bert Hoadley Fell Sr. Memorial Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation
of Bloomington and Monroe County
Eli Lilly & Company Foundation
Gas America Charitable Foundation
GoodSearch
Hoosier Park at Anderson
Indiana State University Foundation
IPS #20
JustGive
Network For Good
Reilly Industries
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
$1,000 - $2,499
Ambassador Solutions
Ayres Foundation, Inc.
Betley Foundation
Cantaloupe
Cohen Family Foundation, Inc.
Downtown Optimist Foundation
Harrison College
Levin Living Trust
Lions Club of Indianapolis
Marian University
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Moore Foundation
The Putnam County Community
Foundation
Riley Bennett & Egloff
Stair Steps to Success
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
University of Indianapolis
Valparaiso University
$2,500 - $4,999
Allied Group Insurance Services, Inc.
Anthem
Butler University
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
Customer Loyalty Center
Evansville Courier and Press / Scripps Howard
Foundation
Fifth Third Bank - Ohio
FlashPoint Human Resource Consulting
Donors
Frost Brown Todd
Humana
Huntington
IHETS
IUPUI
Junior League of Indianapolis
M&I Bank
NCAA
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
Purdue University
Reis-Nichols
Ronald McDonald House Charities –
Central Indiana
Sablosky Family Foundation, a fund of
Legacy Fund, in honor of Jack Burns
Samerian Foundation
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
State Farm
Surrex
Target
Trinity Episcopal Church
USA Funds
Vectren Foundation
Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Inc.
$5,000 - $9,999
Best Buy Children’s Foundation
Caterpillar
Community Foundation of Muncie and
Delaware County Inc.
Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation
Finish Line Youth Foundation
George and Frances Ball Foundation
Hoover Family Foundation
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Kosciusko REMC Operation RoundUp Fund
Madison County Community Foundation, Inc.
Mark and Karen Hill Foundation, a fund
of Legacy Fund Community Foundation
The Medtronic Foundation
Mike and Sue Smith Family Fund
Old National Bank Foundation
Pacers Foundation, Inc.
PeyBack Foundation
Porter County Community Foundation
Sherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughton
VMS Medical
$10,000 - $19,999
Ackerman Foundation
Alcoa Foundation
Clowes Fund, Inc.
Duke Energy Foundation - Indiana
Duke Energy Foundation - Ohio
Fifth Third Bank - Indiana
SGI, Inc.
Starbucks Youth Action Grant
Verizon
Woodard Van Riper Family Foundation
$20,000 - $49,999
AT&T Foundation
Ball Brothers Foundation
College Readiness Fund, a CICF Fund
The Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund
Gannett Foundation/ Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.
Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
Twenty-first Century Scholars
$50,000 - $100,000
H.H. Gregg
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
In-Kind Donors
7/1/2008 - 9/30/2009
500 Festival, Inc.
A&E Sports
ActionCoach - Paul Sylvester
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Address Art
Agio
Allison Hunt Graphic Design
Macara Aloi
Always In Stitches
Amber Skene Photography
Applebee’s
Artifacts Gallery
Bazbeaux Pizza
Beads for Needs
Ben and Ari’s
Best Buy
The Best Chocolate In Town
Best Friends Pet Resort & Salon
Bobby Cooper Salon
Boiler Market
box64studios - Kelly Stephens
Brenner Luggage
Buca di Beppo
Buffalo Wild Wings
Build-A-Bear Workshop
C. Avery Salon
Carey Indiana
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Casino Aztar Evansville
The Cheesecake Factory
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Chip Ganassi Racing Teams, Inc.
Chipotle
Chuck E. Cheese
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Climb Time Indy
College Football Hall of Fame
Comedy Sportz
Conner Prairie
Conrad Indianapolis
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown
Cracker Barrel
Crackers Comedy Club
Creation Cafe
Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station
Dance Kaleidoscope
Dino’s Vino
Brian and Katie Dixon
DL Lowry Hairspa - Boutique
Domino’s Pizza
Donatos Pizza
Drury Hotels
Tony Dungy
DyKnow, First Internet Bank
Eagle’s Nest Restaurant
Easley Winery
Eddie Merlot’s
Eiteljorg Museum
Embassy Suites North
Emily Gage Photography
Fairway Custom Golf
Family Video
Ferrin’s Fruit Winery
Fireside Brewhouse
Five Seasons Sports Clubs
Footprint Sports
FORUM Credit Union
The Frazier International History Museum
Fruit Flowers/ Incredibly Edible Delites
G. Thrapp Jewelers
The Game Preserve
George Thomas Florist
Golf Club of Indiana
Grand Victoria Casino and Resort
The Grapevine Cottage
The Great Frame Up
Gymboree
Half Price Books
Harry & Izzy’s
Herbalife - Julie Luptak
The Hilton Indianapolis
Holiday Inn Select North
Hollyhock Hill
Hoosier Park at Anderson
Horseshoe Casino Hotel
Hot Box Pizza
IHOP
Indiana Fever
Indiana Pacers
Indiana Repertory Theatre
Indiana State Fair Commission
Indiana State Museum
Indiana/World Skating Academy
Indianapolis Art Center
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
Indianapolis Civic Theatre
Indianapolis Colts
Indiana Ice
Indianapolis Indians Baseball Victory Field
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art
Indianapolis Racquet Club
Indianapolis Symphony
Indianapolis Zoo
Indy Laser Hair Removal
IndyHub
IPS #14
IUPUI Community Learning Network
Jillian’s
Joe’s Crab Shack
Kentucky Derby Museum
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College Mentors for Kids, Inc.
212 West 10th Street, Suite B260
Indianapolis, IN 46202
www.collegementors.org
Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, LLC
Kerasotes Theatre Showplace 12 Traders Point
Kiln Creations
Knit Stop
Kopetsky’s Full Service Car Wash
Landmark Theatre
Brian Laskey
Le Peep Restaurant
Lifetime Fitness
Louisville Science Center
Marathon
Marco’s Pizza
Markey’s Audio Visual, Inc.
Mass Ave Knit Shop
Max & Erma’s
McAlister’s Deli
McCormick & Schmick’s Fresh Seafood
Andy and Jennifer Medley
Beth Medley & Silpada Designs Sterling
Silver Jewelry
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Mike’s Express Carwash
Millennium Hotel Cincinnati
Millennium Hotel St. Louis
Mindful Movements Pilates and Spinning
Studio
Mitchell’s Fish Market
Monarch Beverage
Marty Moore
Bryanna Nance
National Institute for Fitness and Sport
NCAA Hall of Champions
Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast
Newport Aquarium
Olive Garden
Organize to Optimize
Ossip Optometry
Jean Paison
Panera Bread
Paoli Peaks
Paramount King’s Island
Park Place Motors
Perfect North Slopes
Pet Supply Plus
PeyBack Foundation
Phoenix Theatre
Pizza Doughmain
Pizza Hut
Pottery By You
Prairie View Golf Club
Puccini’s Smiling Teeth
Purdue Sports Information
Purdue University Chapter of College
Mentors for Kids
Raphael’s
Jennifer Toering Rawe
Red Lobster
Red Robin
Reeves Transportation
Reis-Nichols
Rick’s Cafe Boatyard
Rock & Rollers
Rock Bottom
The Running Company
Max Schmidt
the Secret Ingredient
SGI, Inc.
Sherck, Hussey, Johnson & McNaughton
Simply Personal
Skateland
Southwest Airlines
Speed Art Museum
St. Elmo Steakhouse
St. Louis Cardinals
Starbucks
Studio 2000 Salon and Day Spa
Sylvan Learning Center
T.G.I. Fridays
Target - Nora Plaza
Tastefully Simple - Laura Searcy
Ted Polk Food Services
Texas Roadhouse
The Melting Pot Restaurant
Theatre on the Square
Trace Communications
Trader Joe’s
Dennis Trinkle
Turner John Management
U.S. Senior Open
Union Jacks
University of Indianapolis Bookstore
Up Dog Yoga and Wellness
Uppercase Living - Deb Satterfield
Usborne Books and More
Vera Bradley
VMS Medical
Wal-Mart ^2787
WDR Designs
Weber Grill Restaurant
The Westin Cincinnati
WFMS 95.5
Wheel Fun Rentals
WISH-TV
Cheryl and Steve Wortman
XSite
Yellow Rose Carriages