CLARION UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION, INC.

2 0 1 7- 2 0 1 8

ANNUAL
REPORT

BOARD PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE

“We can’t become what we need
to be by remaining what we are.”
~Anonymous

The fiscal year 2017/2018 presented Clarion University Foundation, Inc., and the University that we support with
numerous challenges, changes and transitions.
The departure of President Karen Whitney in August 2017 was followed by the service of interim President Pete
Fackler. During his tenure the University was engaged in a national search for a permanent president.
I was honored to represent the Foundation and Alumni on that committee. And I would like to add my personal
welcome to Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson as Clarion’s 17th President.
Rising costs, declining enrollment, funding challenges and changes in the traditional college course offerings and
delivery mechanisms all pose challenges to how we must respond to the needs of our students.
Clarion University Foundation, Inc., exists to support Clarion University in finding practical, cost efficient solutions
to all of these issues.
In the midst of our past fiscal year we can still point to many successes. Specifically the Foundation:
•

Provided total financial support to the University of $8.2 million through operational and other services,
campus programs, scholarships and grants

•

Directly supported 778 students with scholarship awards, an 8% increase over the prior year. The value of
these scholarships exceeded $1.3 million

•

Secured $2.45 million in support from private donors compared to $1.4 million in the prior period

•

Increased our endowment to $37.0 million, surpassing the prior fiscal year by over $2.1 million

•

Began preparations to engage in the Golden Eagles Rising campaign to support Clarion University Athletics

While the road ahead may have a few bumps along the way, we embrace the challenges and know that as the
anonymous philosopher forecast, what we are will change in order to become what we need to be…ever
Courageous. Confident. Clarion.

Sincerely,

Jane K. France, President

PEHRSSON
TAKES HELM AS
CLARION UNIVERSITY
PRESIDENT
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson became the 17th president of
Clarion University July 1, following a national search.
“I am highly honored to have been chosen as the 17th
president of Clarion University,” Pehrsson said. “The
strengths of the faculty, staff, community and stakeholders are inspiring. I seek and welcome advice and support
from all constituents.”
Pehrsson has established the True North Initiative, a
three-year plan of action to move the university forward.
A task force representing faculty, staff, students, alumni
and the community will develop university-wide priorities
that will guide the university toward the goals it sets.
Every single university stakeholder is encouraged to
share ideas on what those goals will be.
Visit www.clarion.edu/truenorth to stay updated.
“Dr. Pehrsson has an extraordinary range of professional
experience as a teacher, practitioner and administrator in
both higher education and healthcare,” said State System
Board of Governors Chairwoman Cynthia D. Shapira.
“Her extensive background and commitment to students
will serve Clarion University well as it strives to advance
its mission of serving students, the community and the
commonwealth.”
Before coming to Clarion, Pehrsson was dean of the
College of Education and Human Services at Central
Michigan University, a position she held since 2012. She
was responsible for initiating new programs and
advancing scholarship, research and other creative
activity. She led recruitment, retention and advancement
of faculty and oversaw an annual budget of $40 million.

While serving as dean, Pehrsson spent a year as a
presidential fellow with the American Council of
Education, working directly with the president at
Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. The fellowship
focused on faculty and staff development, board of
trustees relations, fundraising and capital campaigns,
finance, accreditation, inclusive excellence, advancing
technology, strategic planning, community engagement
and service learning.
Pehrsson has more than 25 years of experience in higher
education, beginning her academic career as an
affiliate faculty member and clinical supervisor for
counselor education at Idaho State University in 1991.
She also has worked in the healthcare field, as both a
counselor and registered nurse.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal studies
from the University of State of New York-Albany. She also
earned a Master of Education degree in curriculum,
instruction and supervision, a Master of Counseling
degree, and a Doctor of Education degree in counselor
education and counseling, all from Idaho State University.
She also has associate degrees in nursing and liberal arts.

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NEW FACES
ADMINISTRATION
AND FINANCE

The Foundation carefully recruits team
members for the specialized knowledge,
skills and characteristics that allow them to
be effective in the positions they hold. Those
attributes are important for individual success,
but, more importantly, they are essential for
team success.
This year, the Foundation celebrated the
promotion of a veteran Foundation employee,
welcomed a returning team member and
welcomed two new individuals.

Debra A. Everett
Database Manager/
H.R. Coordinator

Desiree Beck
Administrative Assistant

ANNUAL FUND

Debra A. Everett, former administrative
assistant, was promoted to the position of
database manager. She continues to serve as the
Foundation’s human resources coordinator.
Holly Pipher returned to the Foundation as
director of annual fund. She previously served as
annual fund officer.
New to the Foundation team are Desiree
Beck, administrative assistant, who fills Everett’s
former position, and Shawna Bish, alumni
engagement secretary.
The Foundation, organized in 1969, was
formed to promote educational purposes in
connection with or at the request of Clarion
University. Each team member’s role is vitally
important to the work of today, which builds the
Clarion University of tomorrow.

Holly Pipher (’08)
Director of Annual Fund

ALUMNI
ENGAGEMENT

Shawna Bish
Alumni Engagement Secretary
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GOLDEN EAGLES

RISING
Athletics at Clarion University has a strong tradition and a
bright future.
Together, we have faced challenges, but now, coupling the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s $42 million investment
in Tippin Gymnasium with the Golden Eagles Rising campaign, we are poised to achieve competitive
excellence within the PSAC and nationally.

THE GOLDEN EAGLES RISING CAMPAIGN SEEKS:
• $3,000,000 in facility upgrades for Tippin and for the
Memorial Field/
Memorial Stadium complex.
• $2,500,000 scholarship endowment
(competitive need is $550,000 per year).
• $100,000 in annual and operating support.

The Tippin project includes a new university arena, built
as a bowl concept; a new natatorium with a swimming
pool conforming to AAU standards and a diving pool for
competition swimming and diving events; a muti-purpose
auxiliary gym; a state-of-the-art wrestling room; a twostory, glass-enclosed strength and conditioning facility and
athletic training center.
Tippin is slated to reopen in September 2019.

Naming opportunities for Tippin and Memorial Stadium are
available.
Visit www.clarion.edu/supportgoldeneagles.
Together, we will create the athletic facilities that our
student-athletes
deserve and our alumni and fans want; together, we will
establish
scholarships, which will position our coaches to recruit
and retain the most athletically talented and academically
driven student-athletes; and, together, we will ensure our
athletic excellence.
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THE giving WAY OF LIFE
Members of the Clarion University family, whether
they be alumni, faculty, students or administrators,
are encouraged to give back. With that encouragement comes the reminder that gifts of time, talent
and treasure are equally integral to the university’s
success.
When Dr. Glenn R. (’56) and Mary McElhattan joined
the family, they needed no such encouragement.
“I give my mother and my upbringing credit,” McElhattan said. “We were brought up in a family in
which you felt like you should be socially responsible.”
He took it to heart.
McElhattan graduated from Clarion State Teachers College in 1956 and immediately joined the U.S.
Marines, where he served his country for three years.
After his discharge, he taught chemistry at Rocky
Grove High School for nine years.
“I started teaching (at Clarion) in 1968. I think I gave
a small amount (of money) even then,” McElhattan
said. “It’s sort of like ‘every vote counts’ in an
election. Every dollar counts; a whole lot of people
giving a little bit really adds up.”

“At that time there were only a couple of
scholarships for Venango campus,” he said. He felt

Over the years, his financial gifts increased, and his

strongly about the need, so he took on chairmanship

gifts of time and talent did, too. In 1980, McElhattan

of the Venango Campus Scholarship Committee the

began to give to scholarships at Clarion University –

following year and worked to increase scholarship

Venango, the campus where he taught.

opportunities.
“The committee members and myself worked with a
number of local businesses and clubs to add
scholarships for the campus,” he said.

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By 1994, the scholarships offered by the campus had

“All of our children have given to David’s scholarship

increased nearly 400 percent, from eight to 40.

fund,” McElhattan said.

Among the scholarships are the Dr. Glenn R. McElhat-

At Venango, McElhattan also served as an APSCUF

tan Scholarship, established after Clarion University

union delegate and in many other roles, including as

Foundation, Inc., received an anonymous $10,000

a member of a campus planning commission.

donation, and the David McElhattan Memorial Schol-

In the community, he was on the board of Venango

arship, which the McElhattans established in memory

Counseling Center, and he served on a committee

of their son. He hears from some of the recipients,

to explore ways of getting more funding for the

which adds to the satisfaction he feels from giving.

needy in the community and for social projects. He

The McElhattans’ daughter, Brenda Sturtz, a 40-year
employee of the Venango campus, said her parents

and Mary have always been active members of their
church.

have been a great example of giving to herself and

Clarion University Alumni Association honored

her siblings. Her brother asks for donations to a

McElhattan with the Distinguished Faculty Award in

kidney walk he does for his birthday, and for their

1994. Although he retired from teaching in 2007, he

mother’s birthday, which she shared with her late

and Mary continue to give back regularly.

son, she asks for donations to David’s scholarship.

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in appreciation of our

DONORS

UNIVERSITY CLUB: $5,000 OR MORE
Mr. David E. Adelman ‘62
Estate of Lois K. ( Kindelberger ) Albrecht ‘52*
Mr. Mark S. Andrekovich ‘84 and Mrs. Mari K. ( Pietila ) Andrekovich ‘87
Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato ‘85 and Mrs. Michele Azzato
Dr. Floyd Barger ‘58
Mrs. Milissa A. ( Steiner ) Bauer ‘84
Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust
Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust
Estate of Hans P. Bruckner
Mr. John V. Calipari ‘82 and Mrs. Ellen Calipari
Mr. Michael G. Casciato ‘81
Clarion County Community Bank
Clarion Students’ Association
The Commodore Corporation
Estate of William W. Crissman ‘48
Dr. Susan S. Dahlheimer
Mr. Mark R. Demich ‘79 and Mrs. Deborah H. LPM Demich
Football Alumni Committee
Ms. Jane K. France ‘71 and Mr. Christian L. Allison
Mrs. Beverly R. ( Reese ) Greenwell ‘59
Estate of Gail F. ( Fulton ) Grejda ‘66
Johnson & Johnson
Charles E/Virginia Kaufman Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
Mr. Michael R. Keefer and Mrs. Cathy R. ( Rhodes ) Keefer ‘93
Estate of Paul Y. Kim*
Mr. L. Kent Kretzler ‘73
Mr. Scott Kroh ‘74 and Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh
Dr. Scott Kuehn and Dr. Myrna Kuehn
Alfred H. and Janet L. Lander Family Charitable Foundation
– Mr. Alfred H. Lander ‘74 and Mrs. Janet Lander
Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. and Mrs. Sonja Leach
Mr. Ladd Masek and Mrs. Nancy J. ( Exley ) Masek ‘64
McElhattan Foundation
Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ‘56 and Mrs. Mary F. ( Master ) McElhattan ‘72
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Mr. J. Alan Mochnick and Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick
Mr. James E. Moffatt ‘70 and Mrs. Marilyn D. ( Pyle ) Moffatt ‘70
The MPB Charitable Foundation – Ms. Michelle Boodjeh
NexTier Bank
Mr. Wayne Norris ‘65 and Mrs. Jacalyn Norris
Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk and Ms. Maureen Lavan
Mr. Paul D. Palmer ‘61 and Mrs. Paula J. Palmer
Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust
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MAXWELL WOHLABAUGH
of Winter Springs, Florida
Sophomore biology/pre chiropractic major
Wrestler
“It makes me want to work harder. They’re
giving me the opportunity to work hard,
and I don’t want to
disappoint anybody. My dad works hard to
do what he can, but getting the
scholarship was a huge help.”
Mr. Frank A. Pici ‘77
Dr. Rod D. Raehsler and Mrs. Kara D. Raehsler ‘94
Robindale Energy Services, Inc. – Mr. Scott Kroh ‘74 and Mrs.
Pamela J. Kroh
S & T Bank
Estate of Louise Salvucci*
Mr. Robert F. Schmidt ‘69
Mr. Richard K. Slike ‘76 and Mrs. Susan A. ( Stehle ) Slike ‘79
Dr. Phyllis W. Smith
Charles L. Suhr Charitable Trust
Mr. Henry Suhr, Jr. and Mrs. Beverly Suhr
Mr. John Truscott and Mrs. Carol A. ( Neuberger ) Truscott ‘79
H. W. Wilson Foundation
Dr. Karen Whitney and Dr. Peggy Apple
Mr. Curtis L. Zimmerman ‘79 and Mrs. Carrie L. ( Englert )
Zimmerman

PRESIDENT’S CLUB: $2,500-$4,999
Anonymous Donors

* Donor passed away in the year reported.

Mr. Thomas K. Bowman ‘77 and Mrs. Linda S. ( Allison )
Bowman ‘77
Mr. William J. Brand ‘63
Mrs. Betty M. ( McCutcheon ) Chan ‘74
Colegrove Educational Trust
Mr. Raymond W. Day ‘69 and Mrs. Joanne W. Day
Dr. Brenda Dede
Mr. Douglas S. Elliott ‘76 and Mrs. Holly Elliott
Farmers National Bank of Emlenton
Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald
Mr. Gary Hilbert and Mrs. P.J. ( Magaro ) Hilbert ‘77
Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ‘71 and Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter
Mr. Larry W. Jamison ‘87 and Mrs. Ann M. Jamison
Samuel Justus Charitable Trust
Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn
McDonald’s – Mr. Gene Puskash
Mr. W. Dale Murdock ‘72 and Mrs. Debra A. ( Uchal ) Murdock ‘73
Mrs. Mary Lou H. ( Herbert ) Pae ‘79
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union
Dr. James G. Pesek and Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek
Mr. Mark G. Radosevich ‘77 and Mrs. Debbie Radosevich
Dr. Diane L. Reinhard
Mr. Vincent V. Sands ‘78 and Mrs. Theresa A. ( Renz ) Sands ‘79
Mr. Rich Snow and Mrs. Betty Snow
Mrs. Twila M. Wollaston ‘58*
Mr. Matthew K. Zents ‘87

RISING EAGLES CLUB: $1,000-$2,499
Mr. Russell F. Adkins ‘74 and Mrs. Sharon Adkins
Alling Agency LLC Mr. Wayne F. Alling ‘98 and Mrs. Sherry Alling
American Legion - Craig E. Fleming Post 66
APSCURF
Mr. Lynn Armstrong ‘68
Mr. William G. Arnold ‘84 and Mrs. Donna M. Arnold
Audio-Logic, P.C. Dr. Nora L. ( McDanniels ) Fuchs ‘83
Mr. David A. Bailey ‘65
Ms. Lindsay R. Banner ‘07
Mr. Norman F. Basso ‘76 and Mrs. Tina E. Basso
Mr. Edward J. Bauer ‘70 and Mrs. Kathryn S. Bauer
Mr. Joseph G. Bessetti
Dr. Dipendra Bhattacharya
Ms. Sue A. Bowman ‘81
Mr. Robert Bubb and Mrs. Marsha Bubb
Mr. H. Eugene Burns and Mrs. Susanne A. Burns
Mr. Kirk D. Butryn ‘86 and Mrs. Gabrielle Butryn
Mr. Pete P. Caristo ‘55
Mr. Robert Carlson and Mrs. Susan Carlson
Dr. Richard R. Castafero ‘68 and Mrs. Gail L. Castafero
Mr. Robert J. Cloherty ‘62 and Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty
Mr. Chris Cole and Mrs. Barbara Cole
Mr. Michael J. Cole ‘89 and Mrs. Stephanie R. ( Sherman ) Cole ‘90
De Angelo Pharmacy, Inc. Ms. Angelique Norris

SAMANTHA BEAL
of Knox
2018 Graduate
Bachelor’s degree in English with a
minor in journalism
“I didn’t have to worry so much
about money as I was studying. For
the English major, books are super
expensive – I had to buy dozens each
semester. Because it was financially
easier to go to school, I could go to
conventions: I’ve been to six conventions and have presented my original
work, which has been a highlight of
my years.”
Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ‘74 and Mrs. Bea Dean
Mr. Todd A. DeIuliis ‘86
Ms. Jeanne M. Dennis
Mr. Douglas D. Dickey
Mr. Jeffrey P. Douthett ‘79 and Mrs. Terri Douthett
Mr. Chuck Duffy and Mrs. Andrea Duffy
Mr. William R. Eaton, Jr. ‘86 and Mrs. Elke Eaton
Mr. Richard N. Edwards and Mrs. Caroline Edwards
Dr. Jeffrey D. Eicher and Mrs. Susan Eicher
Mr. Roger Engle and Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ‘71
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Mr. Sean Esterhuizen and Dr. Amy Esterhuizen
Dr. Soga Ewedemi
Mrs. Patricia M. ( Hart ) Fallon ‘57
Mr. Kale R. Fithian ‘97
* Donor passed away in the year reported.

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Mr. Timothy P. Fogarty and Mrs. Bridget Fogarty
Dr. Phillip Frese and Mrs. Estelle Frese
Friends of Clarion Wrestling
Mrs. Constance Gamaluddin
Mr. Robert J. Garritano ‘66 and Mrs. Joyce D. Garritano
Mr. James Geiger and Mrs. Kristen Geiger
Mr. Alan Geiger and Mrs. Sandra Geiger
Dr. Pamela Gent
Congressman James W. Gerlach
Dr. Lawrence Gilford
Mr. Jeffrey G. Golias ‘83
Mr. Michael A. Greer and Mrs. Lisa L. Greer
Dr. Steven C. Harris and Mrs. Patricia Harris
Dr. Harold Hartley and Mrs. Carolyn Hartley
Mr. William R. Hartman ‘70 and Mrs. Irene A. Hartman
Estate of Ashley M. Hasychak ‘14
Dr. John W. Heard
Hincken Emigh Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Robert D. Emigh
‘74 and Mrs. Emily K. ( Hincken ) Emigh ‘72
Mr. Justin Hoffman ‘82
Hoffman Electric Inc– Mr. Justin Hoffman ‘82
Mr. John L. Jarzab, Jr. and Mrs. Cynthia L. Jarzab
Mr. Robert Johnson and Dr. Betsy S. ( Wyllie ) Johnson ‘94
Mr. William J. Kelly
Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ‘68
Mr. James L. Kifer ‘83 and Mrs. Brenda Kifer
Kiwanis Club of Clarion
Dr. Terry Latour and Mrs. Leslie Latour
Mrs. Elizabeth J. ( Harkness ) Lefevre ‘65
Mr. Richard L. Lewis ‘71 and Mrs. Roberta O. ( Ordiway ) Lewis ‘72
Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ‘89 and Mrs. Kathy B. ( Brown ) Linnan ‘73
Mr. Minde Lu ‘89
Mr. Ronald B. Lucas ‘82 and Mrs. Debra L. Lucas
Mr. Robert W. Maddox and Mrs. Cheryl A. Maddox
Dr. Dana E. Madison
Mr. John Marinich ‘75 and Mrs. Patricia S. ( Semonich ) Marinich ‘75
Mr. Gerald C. Marterer ‘67 and Mrs. Suzanne C.
Conroy ) Marterer ‘67
Mr. L. Douglas Martin ‘80
Dr. Thomas A. Martin ‘00
Mr. Robert M. McBurney ‘71
Mrs. Bethany J. Mihalik ‘04
The Miranda Family/Betty Miller Trust – Mr. Paul Miranda and
Mrs. Jodie Miranda
Dr. Terry Morrow and Mrs. Phyllis Morrow
Mr. Richard W. Moss ‘72 and Mrs. Paula Moss
New York Life Insurance Company
NSK Corporation
Mrs. Marilyn J. ( Follette ) O’Brien ‘63
Mr. David W. Ogden ‘74 and Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden
Mr. James P. O’Hara ‘81
Mr. Michael J. O’Toole, Jr. ‘76
Mr. John Owens ‘15
The PA Black Conference on Higher Education, Inc.
Mr. Daniel T. Payne ‘95
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Mr. Scott R. Peters ‘75 and Mrs. Barbara J. Peters
Mr. Earl R. Petrucci ‘64 and Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci
Dr. Todd J. Pfannestiel and Dr. Aimee D. Zellers ‘08
Dr. Randall Potter and Dr. Jeanne Slattery
Presbyterian Women of 2nd Presbyterian Church
Mr. Samuel Puleio, Jr. and Mrs. Terri Puleio
Mr. Scott V. Reinsel ‘05
Mr. James D. Rhollans ‘83 and Mrs. Nancy E. ( Rudy ) Rhollans ‘83
Dr. Kevin J. Roth ‘81 and Mrs. Carol A. Roth
Dr. Keith M. Sharrow, Ph.D. ‘98 and Dr. Brenda Gehrke
Mr. Robert K. Sheesley ‘87
Mr. Abhijit A. Shinde ‘11
Mr. David G. Simmons ‘63 and Mrs. Eileen Simmons
Mr. Edward J. Smith ‘65 and Dr. Roxie R. ( Ruhlman ) Smith ‘67
Mr. Kyle N. Smith ‘09
Ms. Margaret A. Spindler
Mr. Frank Hershkowitz and Ms. Lorraine C. Staples, J.D. ‘76
Mr. Daniel J. Stellute ‘68
Swartfager Welding, Inc.
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret) ‘79 and Mrs. Deborah L.
( Lipko ) Talleri ‘80
Mr. Anthony G. Tersine, Jr. ‘95 and Mrs. Robin R.
( Dunlevy ) Tersine ‘97
Mr. James Thornton and Mrs. Bridget Thornton
Mr. David D. Todd ‘76
Verizon Foundation
Mr. Gregg J. Wagner ‘82 and Mrs. Annemarie C. ( Hackett ) Wagner ‘82
Estate of Mrs. Pauline M. ( Miles ) Wiberg ‘44
Mr. Mark P. Witte ‘97
Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ‘72
Mr. Anton Zidansek and Mrs. Janet L. ( Steiner ) Zidansek ‘72

CONTRIBUTORS: $500-$999
Dr. Arthur Acton and Mrs. Mary Ann Acton
Dr. Jeffery B. Allen, Ph.D.
Alpha Student Housing
Ms. Linda Anderson
Dr. Vasudeva Aravind
Mr. A. Craig Aston ‘63 and Mrs. Susan L. Aston ‘63
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Mr. Garry N. Barton ‘72 and Mrs. Margaret J. Barton ‘71
Dr. Linda A. ( Marshall ) Bennett ‘65
Mr. David J. Bevevino ‘77 and Mrs. Patricia K. Bevevino
Mr. Daniel J. Bieller ‘68 and Mrs. Maureen G. Bieller
Blackbird Distillery – Mr. David Black and Mrs. Jennifer Black
R. L. Bolea, Inc. – Mr. Richard Bolea
Mr. Joe Bordini, Jr. ‘84
Mr. Patrick J. Bostick and Mrs. Cindy Bostick
Mrs. Nada Y. ( Yanshak ) Brillante ‘64
Mr. David L. Callihan and Mrs. Jean Callihan ‘99
Mr. Roderick Campbell and Mrs. Linda R. Campbell ‘80
Chainsaw Woodcarvers
Clarion Hospital
Clarion University Pin Club
* Donor passed away in the year reported.

Mr. Harold D. Clark ‘68 and Mrs. Mary E. ( Proper ) Clark ‘67
Dr. Gregory Clary and Ms. Cassandra M. Neely ‘83
Dr. Barbara A. Coles ‘89
Mr. Terry L. Davis ‘75 and Mrs. Cynthia Davis
Defense Soap
Delta Zeta Sorority
Dr. Mark Demyanovich ‘73 and Mrs. Karen L. ( Berlin )
Demyanovich ‘74
Mrs. LaVerne H. ( Haubrich ) Dobos ‘59
Mrs. J. D. Dunbar ‘77 and Mr. Henry Faller
Eagle Park Apartments – Mr. Jay P. Kumar ‘82
Mr. Paul E. Edder ‘81 and Mrs. Theresa A. ( Zacherl ) Edder ‘91
Mr. Tyler M. Edwards ‘14
Dr. John Eichlin
Mr. Bert Else and Mrs. Milissa Else
Encore Franchise Group, LLC
Mr. Steven W. Etzel ‘82 and Mrs. Michele Etzel
ExxonMobil Foundation
Fab-Tec Industries, Inc. – Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ‘84 and Mrs. Sheree
Kohley
Mr. Peter Fackler
Mr. Terry L. Fenner ‘74
Dr. Meghan Ferraro
First United National Bank
Ms. Roberta A. Fitzgibbon ‘74
Mr. Matthew J. Foradora ‘10
Dr. Joseph P. Fotos and Mrs. Libby Fotos
Franklin Rotary Club
Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Dr. Robert Girvan and Mrs. Carroll Girvan
Mrs. Margaret G. ( Gourley ) Graham ‘59
Gray Family Foundation
Mr. David K. Gribbin ‘73 and Ms. Julie A. Walker ‘73
Ms. Ashley J. Grimm ‘08
Mr. Lee R. Grosch ‘62 and Mrs. Karen B. Grosch
Mr. William Grove ‘88 and Dr. Colleen A. McAleer ‘75
Dr. David Hartley and Mrs. Julie Hartley
Mr. Richard Herman and Mrs. Paula L. Herman
Mr. Rick Himes
Ms. Cynthia M. Horvath ‘80
Mr. Bryan S. Huddleston ‘83 and Mrs. Michelle Huddleston
Mrs. Elizabeth ( Ferguson ) Hufford ‘70
Dr. David Humphrey
Mr. Charles A. Hunt, Jr. ‘73
IA Construction Corporation
Mr. Timothy Irons
Mr. John T. Irwin ‘71 and Mrs. Marcy M. ( McCoy ) Irwin ‘74
Dr. Stephen R. Johnson
Mr. David J. Katis ‘85 and Mrs. Julie ( Shingledecker ) Katis
Dr. Deborah J. Kelly ‘99
Mr. Douglas L. Kennedy ‘81 and Mrs. Bridget M. Kennedy ‘90

MARK LIU
of Clarion
Junior physics major
“Scholarships enabled me to focus
on the classes I want to take. Physics books are super expensive, and I
didn’t have to worry about if I could
afford the books for the classes I was
taking. I was able to live on campus;
even though I’m from Clarion, living
on campus allowed me to get a full
college experience.”

Mr. Brian J. Kesneck ‘84 and Mrs. Colleen S. ( Trievel )
Kesneck ‘83
Dr. Andrew C. Keth ‘88
Mr. William T. King ‘11
Mr. Dennis A. Kinol ‘68
Mr. Michael Kline and Mrs. Jennifer L. ( Montague ) Kline ‘79
Mr. Charles F. Klingensmith ‘61
Ms. Roberta L. ( Egidi ) Kmiec ‘71
Mr. Matthew R. Koerper ‘17
Mr. Thomas J. Komenda ‘71 and Mrs. Judy Komenda
Dr. Iseli K. Krauss
Mr. Raymond D. Lichauer ‘70
Mr. Jeffrey S. Linden ‘89
Ms. Leslie K. Loase ‘81
Mr. Scott Love
Mr. John M. Lovre ‘57 and Mrs. Evelyn D. ( Mezerski ) Lovre ‘59
M and B Services, LLC – Mr. Michael Hindman
Dr. Samuel J. Mann, M.D. and Mrs. Maureen O. Mann ‘72

* Donor passed away in the year reported.

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Mr. Rodrick J. Marquette ‘97
Mr. William E. McDonough ‘80 and Mrs. Vicki McDonough
Mr. Christopher Miller, C.P.A. ‘01
Mr. and Dr. Ryan J. Miller
Mr. Gary L. Miller ‘72 and Mrs. JoAnn W. ( Walker ) Miller ‘74
Mr. Trueman W. Mills ‘55 and Mrs. Jean L. ( Weaver ) Mills ‘59
Mr. Melvin A. Mitchell ‘80 and Mrs. Susan Mitchell
Mr. Al Modrzejewski
Mr. Edward M. Munn ‘75
Mr. Ross Z. Neidich ‘69 and Mrs. Patti Neidich
Northwest Savings Bank
Miss Esther J. Ober ‘79
Mr. David D. Osikowicz ‘73 and Mrs. Deborah J. ( Johnson ) Osikowicz ‘73
Dr. Patrick T. O’Toole ‘79 and Mrs. Tracey O’Toole
Owens Corning Foundation
Mr. David M. Pachter ‘84
Ms. Carol M. Palinkas ‘70
Mr. Raymond M. Palombi ‘79
Mr. Andrew K. Paronish, Jr. ‘14
Mr. Robert B. Perry ‘53 and Mrs. Betty A. Perry
Mr. Damon W. Peters ‘89
Mr. Michael P. Phillips ‘03
Mr. Rein E. Pold ‘73
Mr. Michael E. Polite ‘86 and Mrs. Sheryl L. ( Anderson ) Polite ‘86
Mrs. Helen G. ( Grudowski ) Porter ‘60
Mr. Donald A. Pritchard, Jr. and Mrs. Georgine M. ( Mamula ) Pritchard ‘86
Rattlesnake Wrestling Club
Red River Roadhouse – Mr. Bo Lockwood
Mr. Joseph D. Reed ‘81 and Mrs. Ruth Reed
Release Coatings of New York
Mr. Dale P. Richards ‘64 and Mrs. Andrea R. ( Yanshak ) Richards ‘66
Mr. Mark Riesmeyer and Mrs. Sheryl Riesmeyer
Mr. Joe Rigous and Mrs. Trish Rigous
Dr. Richard A. Sabousky ‘84
Mr. Clyde Salandra
Mr. Timothy W. Sandberg and Mrs. Marlene J. Sandberg
Mr. Edmund A. Schantz ‘71
Dr. Wayne E. Schuricht ‘67 and Mrs. Joann L. ( Scaparra ) Schuricht ‘69
Mrs. Therese A. Shaw
Dr. Elaine M. Shuey ‘78
Ms. Debra A. Sigworth
Mr. Byron A. Smith ‘04
Mr. Chris Sobina and Mrs. Debra D. Sobina ‘83
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
South Central Alpha Housing & Health – Mr. John P. Hughes ‘86
Mr. Randall C. Stom ‘85
Mr. John T. Stunda ‘79 and Mrs. Patricia Stunda
Mr. Douglass Sturtz and Mrs. Brenda A. ( McElhattan ) Sturtz ‘79
Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ‘79 and Mrs. Leslie Sukaly
Dr. Teresa A. Swartz ‘74
Mrs. Lindsay E. Thill ‘13 and Mr. Benjamin C. Fiscus ‘13
Mr. Sheldon E. Thomas ‘97
Ms. Susan Traynor ‘89 and Mr. Michael R. Gabrovsek
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Trihex Athletic, LLC
Mr. Dale Tripp and Mrs. Audrey J. ( Richards ) Tripp ‘82
Mr. Harry E. Tripp
Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery
Mr. Jeffrey C. Upson
Dirk Vandermeer, O.D. – Dr. Dirk Vandermeer and Mrs. Karen
Vandermeer
Mr. William Vasko and Mrs. Virginia A. Vasko ‘88
Ms. Carney Vensel
Mr. Jeffrey P. Walentosky ‘90
Watson Excavating – Mr. Lynn E. Watson ‘75 and Mrs. Susanne
Watson
Mr. Louis J. Weiers ‘89
Sen. Mary Jo R. White and Hon. H. William White
Dr. Richard A. Wiesen ‘59 and Mrs. Sandra L. ( Hepler ) Wiesen ‘59
Dr. James C. Wilson ‘53
Mr. Richard P. Wolfgang ‘65 and Mrs. Sherry D. Wolfgang
Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin

BROCK ZACHERL
of Mayport
Bachelor of business administration
in international economics with a
minor in finance; Graduate student
pursuing MBA
Wrestler
“The scholarships made it possible
for me to go to school. I have a single
mom, and if not for the scholarships,
I wouldn’t be in college. I was also
able to get a nice apartment, close to
campus.”

The listing of names of our contributors is subject to error, both human and computer.
If there is an error, please accept our apology and bring it to our attention.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ARE PLENTIFUL FOR ALUMNI
THE CLARION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is an organization for all those who have
attended the University. Its purpose is to foster a spirit of loyalty among alumni, students and
friends of Clarion University. It strives to promote the University, attract new students, assist in
gaining financial support, and foster a lifelong affiliation between the University and its alumni.
Through the standing committees of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, each year they
award $12,000 in scholarships, select and honor the Distinguished Award recipients, actively
recruit new board members, encourage participation in events, and promote philanthropic
activities.
This past year, the board has focused on establishing more volunteer opportunities for alumni.
The hope is to inspire more alumni to be an advocate and champion for Clarion. The following
are their areas of concentration for volunteers:
Alumni Chapters
An Alumni Chapter is a grassroots organization for alumni of Clarion University to connect with
one another, engage with the Clarion University Alumni Association, and stay connected to the
university through leadership and volunteer opportunities, student outreach, local events, social
and professional networking, and philanthropy. CUAA now has three regional alumni chapters:
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Venango. Our efforts will next take us to the Washington, DC/
Baltimore area, Harrisburg and Cleveland.
Alumni Admissions/Student Recruitment
CUAA is rolling out a program for alumni to help actively recruit students. Volunteers are
asked to help promote Clarion in their local communities, write letters and make phone calls
to admitted students to share their Clarion experience, or attend college fairs representing the
university. A formal training session will be held during Alumni Weekend, June 7-9, 2019.
Legislative Advocacy
Did you know there are over 36,500 alumni in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Garnering
support for Clarion University not only lies in engaging alumni, but also our lawmakers. Alumni
can assist in our legislative advocacy efforts by writing letters in support of Clarion to state
legislators, meeting face-to-face with local legislators when they are in their home district offices,
or joining an advocacy team in Harrisburg during the spring.
Alumni who are interested in volunteering can call the Office of Alumni Engagement at
814-393-1784, or email alumni@clarion.edu.

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FINANCIAL MATTERS
Parents
1%

“Growing Our Endowment”

Endowment Balance from FY05 - FY18

2017-2018 Contribution Revenue:
Donors: 2,746 / $2,450,456

$40,000,000
$37,011,243

ALUMNI
Donors: 1,898 / $619,238

Current & Retired
Faculty, Staff &
Administration
23%

Businesses &
Foundations
21%

$35,000,000

FRIENDS, CONSORTIA, & OTHERS
Donors: 279 / $721,445

Alumni
25%

$30,000,000

BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS
Donors: 145 / $528,562
$25,000,000

Friends, Consortia,
& Others
30%

CURRENT & RETIRED FACULTY, STAFF,
& ADMINISTRATION
Donors: 257 / $555,024

$20,000,000

Parents
Donors: 167 / $26,187

$15,000,000
$13,842,190

For 2017-2018, approximately 3.3% of the
total living Clarion University Alumni (1,898
out of 57,394) had made contributions fo
the Foundation.

$10,000,000

FY 05

FY 06 FY 07

FY 08

FY 09

FY 10

FY 11

FY 12

FY 13

FY 14

FY 15

FY 16

FY 17

FY 18

FY 18 Support By Category

Foundation Support to Clarion University

Scholarships & Grants

$9,000,000

Campus Activities & Programs

$8,000,000

Operational & Support Services

$7,000,000
$6,000,000

$1,325K

$5,000,000
$4,000,000

$650K

$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0

FY 05

FY 06

FY 07

FY 08

FY 09

FY 10

FY 11

Support by University to Foundation
Foundation Support to University

		

FY 12

FY 13

FY 14

FY 15

FY 16

FY 17

FY 18

$6,231K

Over the last 14-year period,
the university has received
$8.90 for every $1 provided
to the Foundation.

Total = $8,206,000

CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2018

ASSETS
JUNE 30, 2018
JUNE 30, 2017
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Current Assets
$17,188,446
$15,836,901
Investments
37,342,470
35,908,084
Other Long Term Assets
98,944,727
102,358,556
		

TOTAL ASSETS
$153,475,643
$154,103,541
		

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS		
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
$4,591,019
$4,941,571
Debt Outstanding
101,491,618
103,758,014
Total Liabilities
106,082,637
108,699,585
		
Unrestricted Net Assets
10,216,577
10,287,618
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
15,515,354
15,230,241
Permanently Restricted Net Assets
21,661,075
19,886,097
Total Net Assets
47,393,006
45,403,956
		
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

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$153,475,643

$154,103,541

FROM THE

CEO

You’ve now made it through another annual
report of the Foundation. As you can see, our
year has been full of change and challenges.
Some would say, just another day at the ranch.
We like to think of it as another day getting
better at what we do to better meet the future
here at Clarion. We all fight it, but change is good for everyone, so each year we
change a little and get a little better. This past year, much change has come and
more is on the way as we seek our way to better serve Clarion and its students.
One of the best parts of this constant change is to see the change that is made
possible by the people we work with every day. The people we work with change
lives through education. How cool is that! These same people fulfill dreams of the
young and old alike. These people, both benefactors and students, help change
people. This, in turn, does change the world. Not bad, folks.
So, after you look us over, think some, ponder more, please consider seriously
getting involved or getting involved again. You don’t have to jump into the
deep end of the pool, but try dangling a foot or maybe two feet and see how
remarkable it may make you feel. Get involved as a donor, as a mentor, as a
volunteer, or even as a student. Good luck with your dreams, they may make you
feel Courageous. Confident. Clarion.

Best personal regards,

Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
Clarion, Pennsylvania
Board of Directors 2017-2018
Ms. Jane K. France ’71–PRESIDENT
Pittsburgh, PA
Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79–PRESIDENT-ELECT
Westport, CT
Mr. Scott Burns–VICE-PRESIDENT
Clarion, PA
Mr. Frank A. Pici ‘77–TREASURER
Clarion, PA
Ms. Carol Truscott ’79 –SECRETARY
Clarion, PA
Mr. Christian Allison
Pittsburgh, PA
Mr. Lawrence P. Cirka ‘73
Placida, FL
Ms. Theresa Edder ‘91
Shippenville, PA
Mr. Al Lander ‘74
Lucinda, PA
Mr. Robert H. Leeper ‘72
Pawleys Island, SC
Mr. Carl D. McManamy ‘63
St. Simons Island, GA
Mr. Paul Palmer ‘61
Pittsburgh, PA
Ms. G. Catherine Palo ‘67
Shippenville, PA
Mr. Scott Shewell ‘84
Mechanicsburg, PA

Michael R. Keefer, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Clarion University Foundation, Inc., wishes to thank Ms. Tina Horner, Clarion University communication manager, and PAGES for their guidance, writing, design and untiring editing,
which made this publication possible.

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CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214-1232
Phone: 814-393-2572 (TTY/TDD): 814-393-1601
WWW.CLARION.EDU/FOUNDATION

Ms. Susan Slike ‘79
Shippenville, PA
Maj. Gen. Peter Talleri (Ret) ‘79
Southpointe, PA
Mr. Howard Shreckengost
New Bethlehem, PA
Mr. Peter Fackler
Clarion University Interim President, Ex-Officio
Mr. Jim Geiger
Clarion University Vice-President, Ex-Officio
Mr. Michael R. Keefer
Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio
Mr. Max Smith, COO/CFO
Assistant Treasurer, Ex-Officio
Ms. Debra A. Everett, Administrative
Assistant/Assistant Secretary, Ex-Officio

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