Clarion University Foundation, Inc. 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fifty years ago. 1969. I look back on that time when I was a sophomore at Clarion State College. I didn’t know it at the time, but the literal definition of sophomore is “wise fool,” derived from the roots sophas (wise) and moros (foolish or dull). Thankfully, there was a group of wise folks who had the foresight in 1969 to incorporate the Clarion University Foundation. I’d like to think that their decision enabled the realization of innumerable positive impacts on Clarion, its students and the community. These Founders are no longer with us, but their vision has survived to this day with minimal modifications to the initial charter of Clarion University Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was established to support Clarion University (and its forerunners) in its mission to promote life-changing, affordable educational experiences to its students. Now, fifty years later, we are proud to continue that effort. As I mentioned last year, many factors have presented challenges in achieving our goals, but with leadership from the University, the community and the Foundation, we are seeing positive results. Part of the University’s True North Initiative is to create an environment enabling student success. One component of this is to provide affordable housing to students. The University and the Foundation co-managed a housing affordability task group that identified ways to offer competitive housing rates to students. In helping to achieve that end, the Foundation’s Board of Directors personally contributed over $82,000 that went directly to helping students decide to attend or continue their education at Clarion when they otherwise would have been unable to do so. This was one component of the short-, medium- and long-term recommendations to bring the cost of housing to a more competitive level. In other actions that pointed to continued commitment to the University and our students in this past fiscal year, the Foundation: th • Pledged to hold housing rates flat for the 2019-20 term. • Provided almost $8 million to the University in scholarships, grants, special programs and other support. • Directly supported 796 students through awarding almost $1.3 million in scholarships. • Raised $2 million in private support from over 2,900 donors. • Increased our endowment by more than $2 million to $39.2 million. This represented one of the highest endowed dollars-to-student ratios among the PASSHE schools. Also, endowment performance exceeded benchmarks based on our asset allocation. To help continue this trend, we are assessing the number of managers and the dollars allocated to each. As we’ve closed the books on the 2018-2019 fiscal year, I am encouraged by the direction in which the University and the Foundation are moving, together. So, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, I laud you for your support over these decades and encourage you to join us in rising to the challenges and marking the milestones that face us over the next fifty years and beyond. Sincerely, President Jane K. France Clarion University Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors NEW FACES 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. Brooke Mays ‘18 Annual Giving & Stewardship Manager Mays’ primary responsibilities include planning and implementing the day-today functions of annual giving, including management of the Phonathon program by recruiting, training and supervising callers. She, along with director of annual giving Holly Pipher, is liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences. A 2018 Clarion University alumna, Mays loved her time as a student, and she wants all students to feel that way as they walk across the stage at graduation. “I am raising money that directly impacts students at Clarion,” Mays said. “I work directly with students through the Phonathon program, which is rewarding because I’m helping students discover their true potential as they build their resumes with important skills. I also enjoy meeting our alumni to hear about their time at Clarion and how things have changed since they graduated.” Chris Anderson ‘10 Director of Athletic Giving Anderson oversees major gifts donations for athletic scholarships and sponsorship sales for athletic facilities, and he assists with individual sport fundraising efforts through golf outings, socials and other events. After graduating with a degree in sport management, he worked for four years in sales for professional sports, including sponsorships and tickets for the NBA and NHL. He also worked for five years for the national organization Tickets for Kids Charities. Anderson is proud to call Clarion University his alma mater, and he wants it to be as successful as possible. “My job helps to bring top-notch athletes to Clarion University through raising scholarship dollars,” he said. “I love connecting with alumni to hear their stories, and to help steward our donors to make an impact is a true privilege.” John Stroup Development Officer Stroup is a major gifts officer and liaison to the College of Health Sciences and Human Services. His background is in marketing, bringing five years of various sales experience and volunteer work with Rotary and in the community. Stroup loves his work with Clarion University Foundation, Inc., because of its impact on students. “It helps our students, whether through scholarships or through raising money to help various departments or programs give them the best experience Clarion University can offer,” he said. “I also enjoy meeting our alumni and learning about their experiences on campus and how they have gotten to where they are today because of Clarion University.” THE giving WAY OF LIFE “There’s no place like home,” Dorothy repeated while clicking the heels of her ruby slippers in “The Wizard of Oz.” Susan also gives her time in service to the Clarion University Foundation Board of Directors. She first joined the board after being asked at the closing of the property transfer. She remained active for six years until her parents became Richard (Rick ’76) and Susan Stehle Slike (’79) couldn’t agree more. Both grew ill, and she needed to devote her time to their care. Recently, she returned to up in Clarion and were educated at Clarion University. After marrying, they serving on the board. In addition, President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson invited made Clarion their home: they worked here, played here, and, recently, retired Susan to serve on the True North Initiative subcommittee, Housing Affordability here. Like everyone with hometown pride, they want nothing but the best for Task Force. Housing affordability is key to recruitment and retention at Clarion the Clarion area. University, per Dr. Dale. That’s what motivates their philanthropy to Clarion University: “We’re lifelong “The people on the board are incredible,” Susan said. “They do so much work, Clarion residents, and we want this area to do well. If we don’t support our and they’re quite knowledgeable through their experiences in diverse university and it doesn’t prosper, the town will not prosper,” Susan Slike said. backgrounds. The board members are giving 100 percent, trying to do Rick said Clarion University was the stepping stone to their success. everything they can to make the university more successful. We’re dedicated to increase enrollment and retention. At this point, it is evident that affordable “We were in the housing and rental industry for over 30 years,” he said. housing is a key factor to Clarion’s continued success.” His degree was in education. While at Clarion, he participated in football and The Slikes continue to give. Financially, they created a scholarship that is men’s track and field. awarded annually to a deserving student from Clarion County. Their enthusiasm Susan, whose degree is in business management, said Clarion is where she acquired her entrepreneurial spirit, which led to opening a dance studio, selling dance wear, and various other endeavors. In 1986, she and Rick started Showcase Homes in Shippenville and have since recently retired. Fifteen years ago, the couple made their first gift – six rental properties consisting of 18 rental units – to Clarion University Foundation, Inc. “It was the right time,” Susan said. “The university was growing. Instead of a monetary gift, we thought (gifting the properties) would help with the expansion of campus.” to help continues to grow based on the needs identified by their interaction with the university. More specifically, they have befriended Phil and Estelle Frese. Phil, dean of the College of Business Administration and Information Sciences, keeps them well informed on the new and innovative programs being created throughout the university. Rick and Susan look forward to the growth of Clarion University and plan to remain supportive of their efforts. The First 50 Years million received in private gifts 1995 $1.6 1993 Annual Giving Reaches New High Of $396,068 1992 $485,720 In Scholarships Awarded To 530 Students 1988 First Alumni Fund Drive $8,000 1987 1979 First CU Athletics Golf Classic Investing In Futures Launches Dec. 8, 1969 FOUNDED Montgomery Hall Renovated Two years ago, Clarion University celebrated its 150th anniversary, a mark that would have been impossible to reach without the generosity of alumni and friends. In fact, the very beginning of what was then Carrier Seminary came about through the Carrier family’s philanthropic gift of lumber and money to build Seminary Hall. 1990 First Phonathon 1987 1980 First Five-Year Campaign Launches $2.1 Million Brick Campaign To Renovate Reimer (Gemmell) 1994 Clarion University University Foundation, Foundation, Inc. Inc. Clarion Official University Residence Likewise, in 1960, Venango County citizens who sought to establish a post-secondary educational site in the Oil City-Franklin area raised money to start Clarion University – Venango. 2010 Diane L. Reinhard Villages Opens Assets Reach All-time High $153,911,187 CUF Endowment Reaches All-time High of $39,175,199 Since Dec. 8, 1969, philanthropy has been administered and directed by Clarion University Foundation, Inc. In the 50 years since it was established, foundation assets, like the Golden Eagles they support, have soared – from just over $107,000 then to more than $151 million now. Fly, Eagles, Fly Campaign Concludes $4.7 million 2015-2019 Grunenwald Center For Science And Technology Opens 2012 Gift Creates Barbara Morgan Harvey Center At Venango 2009 Venango Student Housing Begins 2005 Nursing Sim Lab Campaign Begins 2003 CUF Begins Student Housing Involvement with Diane L. Reinhard Villages 2013-2014 Student Philanthropy Begins Investing In Futures $11.34 Million, Venango Call To Action $1,988,000, Both Exceeding Goals 2001-2004 2000 2004 The First 50 Years Suites II Project Completed The single purpose in this substantive body of work and financial growth is and always has been helping students succeed. Benjamin Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Students Through The Years NEW SPIN ON LIFE When Lisa McAdoo ’88 was born, her mother left her in a home for unwed mothers, where she stayed until she was 2 years old. Her great-grandmother retrieved her and raised her until she was 13. That’s when the great-grandmother passed away, and McAdoo went to live with her mother, who suffered from extreme depression and told McAdoo she couldn’t stay with her. McAdoo was homeless for the next four years, until she was awarded the W.S. Tippin Scholarship to attend and play basketball for Clarion University. “When I came to Clarion, it was the first time I had my own stuff in a long time. I had my own side of the room. I could go to the cafeteria every day and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. I knew I could go to class and make something of myself.” McAdoo now works as a professional disc jockey known as DJ Lisa Love. She shares her passion by teaching her art to others, ensuring that they will always have a way to make a living. RIVER RESCUE EDUCATION SPECIALIST In discussing Clarion University’s role in Clarion River being named 2019 Pennsylvania River of the Year, biology professor Dr. Andy Turner said that applied research programs produce graduates who populate the agencies responsible for water quality in the local watershed. That includes Alicia Ramsey ‘17, who, as a student, worked on acid mine drainage remediation through the research programs and now is an erosion and sedimentation specialist for Clarion Conservation District. Her work directly impacts the river. Melissa Gring Niedbala ’02, 03 MS began her career at Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit in 2003 as a special education teacher and was promoted to supervisor of BVIU’s New Horizon School in 2014. At Clarion, it was the devotion to special education of Dr. Lisa Turner and Dr. Pam Gent that most influenced Niedbala. “It is gratifying to watch students progress and to see the smiles on their faces every time they walk through the door.” WRESTLING CHAMP TO RUGBY CEO 2018 Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame inductee Dan Payne ’95 was a 1995 NCAA Division I Wrestling All-American. He had a fantastic career under head coaches Bob Bubb and Jack Davis, posting a career record of 111-35, tying for 10th at Clarion in career wins and was a three-year captain. He was voted Male Athlete of the Year at Clarion in 1995. After earning his degree in 1995, he received his MBA from Pitt in 1999 while being an assistant coach with the Panthers. Payne embraced the sport of rugby and played on the USA National Team in the World Cup in 2007 and was an assistant coach on the USA World Cup team in 2011. After spending 11 years at Life University – the last five as athletic director — he was named the CEO of USA Rugby in August 2016. Students Through The Years PATH OUT OF POVERTY Tatum Henderson, class of 2020, grew up in poverty. Her mother became disabled after battling cancer; from then on, housing and finances were a struggle for the family, which included Tatum’s younger brother. At age 17, Henderson was living with friends and was classified as homeless. She knew that a college education was the path out of poverty and the means by which she could help her family. She applied to Clarion University, but she worried frantically about paying for college. “I was ecstatic when I received letters from Clarion University that I had been chosen to receive the Clarion Leadership Award, the Leslie & Helen Himes Family Scholarship and the Lori Ann Aaron Memorial Scholarship,” Henderson said. “The scholarships relieved so much stress, because I knew that I did not need to worry about paying out of pocket for my classes.” She subsequently was awarded the Addison Gibson Scholarship and the Dean James D. Moore Scholarship. As a student, Henderson joined Student Senate, began working at Carlson Library and became an active figure on campus. “I expanded on leadership and teamwork skills, and I met incredible role models who made me feel like family,” she said. “I’m now in my fourth and final year, finishing my dual major in secondary education (social studies) and sociology/psychology. I’m on track to graduate with cum laude honors.” Henderson is excited to begin her career. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work and to obtain Clarion’s Opioid Treatment Specialist certificate in honor of her stepfather, whom she lost. “I want to help families overcome their struggles, and I want to help other children find ways to achieve their lifelong goals,” Henderson said. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Clarion University and the generous donors.” COLLEGE ATHLETICS’ HIGHEST HONOR A three-time NCAA Division II national champion diver while in college and the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year, Kristin Day ’15 graduated from Clarion with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Day racked up a host of awards and honors during her collegiate career. In addition to her three national championships, she was an eight-time all American. She was named Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-America of the Year in July and was a two time At-Large Academic All-America of the Year. She also won the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference’s Pete Nevins Scholar Athlete of the Year award and was the NCAA Division II “Elite 8” award winner at swimming and diving nationals. After graduating from Clarion, Day enrolled at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine on an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. She currently is in residency. ON THE BIG SCREEN Who doesn’t want to rub elbows with Hollywood’s elite? Todd Sherry ’83 has played recurring roles on nine television series and guest starred on dozens more. He has been seen on film opposite Sandra Bullock, Steve, Carrell, Adam Sandler and Mario Cotillard. He continues to work in theater, television and film, most recently appearing in television series “AJ and the Queen” and “iZombie.” He is based in Los Angeles. in appreciation of our DONORS UNIVERSITY CLUB: $5,000 OR MORE Mr. David E. Adelman ‘62 Dr. Ernest C. Aharrah ‘49 Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato ‘85 and Mrs. Michele Azzato Dr. Floyd Barger ‘58 Mrs. Milissa A. ( Steiner ) Bauer ‘84 Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust Mr. Tom Bowman ‘77 and Mrs. Linda S. ( Allison ) Bowman ‘77 Mr. John V. Calipari ‘82 and Mrs. Ellen Calipari Clarion County Rod & Gun Club The Commodore Corporation Mr. Mark R. Demich ‘79 and Mrs. Deborah H. LPM Demich Mr. Jeffrey S. Edwards ‘84 and Mrs. Beth Edwards Mr. Robert D. Emigh ‘74 and Mrs. Emily K. ( Hincken ) Emigh ‘72 Mr. Peter Fackler Football Alumni Committee Ms. Jane K. France ‘71 and Mr. Christian L. Allison Mr. Richard Gent and Dr. Pamela Gent Estate of Dilip K. Ghosh ‘78* Addison H. Gibson Foundation Johnson & Johnson Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Charles E/Virginia Kaufman Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. Michael R. Keefer and Mrs. Cathy R. ( Rhodes ) Keefer ‘93 Mr. Charles F. Klingensmith ‘61 Mr. L. Kent Kretzler ‘73 Dr. Scott Kuehn and Dr. Myrna Kuehn Mr. William E. Lafranchi ‘49 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 Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ‘56 and Mrs. Mary F. ( Master ) McElhattan ‘72 McElhattan Foundation Mrs. B. Helen ( Christian ) Milliron ‘57 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 Mr. Paul D. Palmer ‘61 and Mrs. Paula J. Palmer Dr. Dale E. Pehrsson and Dr. Robert S. Pehrsson Dr. Rod D. Raehsler and Mrs. Kara D. Raehsler ‘94 Mr. Mark Riesmeyer and Mrs. Sheryl Riesmeyer Mr. James T. Ringland and Mrs. Karen Ivey 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 * Donor passed away in the year reported. Cecelia Harmon (’19): It’s surreal to think that people we haven’t met see us as scholars – it shows how much they believe in the academics at Clarion. It’s been my lifelong dream to be a veterinarian, and the scholarships I’ve received have been instrumental in my professional journey. Mr. Richard K. Slike ‘76 and Mrs. Susan A. ( Stehle ) Slike ‘79 Dr. Phyllis W. Smith Mr. Henry Suhr, Jr. and Mrs. Beverly Suhr Mr. John Truscott and Mrs. Carol A. ( Neuberger ) Truscott ‘79 Mr. Edward D. Wallace ‘73 and Mrs. Sharon Wallace Dr. Karen Whitney and Dr. Peggy Apple Dr. Paul R. Woodburne and Ms. Nancy Sansone Mr. Curtis L. Zimmerman ‘79 and Mrs. Carrie L. ( Englert ) Zimmerman PRESIDENT’S CLUB: $2,500-$4,999 Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi* Dr. Jeffery B. Allen and Mrs. Debbie Allen Mr. Mark S. Andrekovich ‘84 and Mrs. Mari K. ( Pietila ) Andrekovich ‘87 APSCURF Ayco Charitable Foundation Ms. Lindsay R. Banner ‘07 Mr. H. Eugene Burns and Mrs. Susanne A. Burns Mr. Michael G. Casciato ‘81 Dr. Richard R. Castafero ‘68 and Mrs. Gail L. Castafero Mrs. Betty M. ( McCutcheon ) Chan ‘74 Mr. Robert J. Cloherty ‘62 and Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty Mr. Michael J. Cole ‘89 and Mrs. Stephanie R. ( Sherman ) Cole ‘90 Colegrove Educational Trust Eden Inc Mr. G. B. Garbarino and Mrs. Gwen Garbarino Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Freebourn Properties Mr. Royce E. Freebourn ‘80 and Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ‘71 and Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter Loyal Order of Moose 101 Mr. Robert M. McBurney ‘71 McDonald’s Mr. Gene Puskash Dr. David D. McFadden ‘84 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mr. W. Dale Murdock ‘72 and Mrs. Debra A. ( Uchal ) Murdock ‘73 Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk and Ms. Maureen Lavan Mrs. Marilyn J. ( Follette ) O’Brien ‘63 PA North Central Region Math Science Ed. Collaborative, Inc. Mrs. Mary Lou H. ( Herbert ) Pae ‘79 Dr. James G. Pesek and Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Mr. Vincent V. Sands ‘78 and Mrs. Theresa A. ( Renz ) Sands ‘79 The J. M. Smucker Company Mr. Jeff T. Snodgrass and Dr. Wendy Snodgrass Swartfager Welding, Inc. UPMC Northwest Auxiliary Mr. Gregg J. Wagner ‘82 and Mrs. Annemarie ( Hackett ) Wagner ‘82 Dr. George & Twila Wollaston Trust for Charitable Purposes RISING EAGLES CLUB: $1,000-$2,499 Mr. William Ackerman ‘73 and Mrs. Leslie R. ( Damon ) Ackerman Dr. Arthur Acton and Mrs. Mary Ann Acton Mr. Russell F. Adkins ‘74 and Mrs. Sharon Adkins Mr. James M. Alcorn ‘68 and Mrs. Jacaqua L. Alcorn American Legion - Craig E. Fleming Post 66 APSCUF - Clarion Chapter Mr. Lynn Armstrong ‘68 Audio-Logic, P.C. Dr. Nora L. Fuchs ‘83 and Mr. Daniel Fuchs Mr. David A. Bailey ‘65 Mr. Norman F. Basso ‘76 and Mrs. Tina E. Basso Mr. Edward J. Bauer ‘70 and Mrs. Kathryn S. Bauer Dr. Linda A. ( Marshall ) Bennett ‘65 Dr. Dipendra Bhattacharya Blackbird Distillery Mr. David Black and Mrs. Jennifer Black R. L. Bolea, Inc. Mr. Richard Bolea Mr. William J. Brand ‘63 Mr. Robert Bubb and Mrs. Marsha Bubb Mr. Darl Callen, Jr. and Mrs. Madelon D. Callen ‘65 Mr. Pete P. Caristo ‘55 Char-Val Candies Mr. Howard Shreckengost Mr. Lawrence P. Cirka ‘73 and Mrs. Judy L. ( Strachan ) Cirka ‘82 Clarion Psychiatric Center Commission for the Universities of the PASSHE Mr. Michael R. Cook Mr. Ralph T. Critten ‘94 and Mrs. Cynthia H. Critten Mr. James M. Crooks ‘74 and Mrs. Lydia K. ( Pifer ) Crooks ‘80 Curly, LLC Mr. Carl D. McManamy ‘63 and Mrs. Charlene B. ( Benninghoff ) McManamy ‘63 MacKenzie Hoffman: Being a Civic Engagement Scholarship recipient has been the biggest blessing to me. It has provided the opportunity and resources to serve the community that I live in. I knew that I wanted to educate the community on the importance of dental care, but I’ve come to realize it’s not just education, but access to care, too. Making a difference in the community has fueled my passion for my career even more. Mr. Dennis C. Darling ‘69 and Mrs. Lila Darling Mr. Adam P. Davidson and Mrs. Patricia D. ( Revelant ) Davidson ‘99 Mr. Raymond W. Day ‘69 and Mrs. Joanne W. Day DE Sports, Inc. Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ‘74 and Mrs. Bea Dean Dr. Brenda Dede Mr. Todd A. DeIuliis ‘86 Delta Zeta Sorority Ms. Jeanne M. Dennis Mr. Mark J. Flack and Mrs. Patrice M. ( ) D’Eramo-Flack ‘86 Mrs. LaVerne H. ( Haubrich ) Dobos ‘59 Mr. Jeffrey P. Douthett ‘79 and Mrs. Terri Douthett Mr. Chuck Duffy and Mrs. Andrea Duffy Mrs. Dorothy A. ( Dornburg ) Dull ‘52 Mrs. J. D. Dunbar ‘77 and Mr. Henry Faller Mr. Paul E. Edder ‘81 and Mrs. Theresa A. ( Zacherl ) Edder ‘91 Edison International Mr. Richard N. Edwards and Mrs. Caroline Edwards Kim Egan Charitable Fund Dr. Jeffrey D. Eicher and Mrs. Susan Eicher Mr. Bert Else and Mrs. Milissa Else Mr. Roger Engle and Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ‘71 Enterprise Holdings Foundation Mr. John Esposito Mr. Sean Esterhuizen and Dr. Amy Esterhuizen Dr. Soga Ewedemi Fab-Tec Industries, Inc. Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ‘84 and Mrs. Sheree Kohley Mr. Kale R. Fithian ‘97 Mr. Paul L. Flickner ‘85 and Mrs. Ellen Flickner Mr. Timothy P. Fogarty and Mrs. Bridget Fogarty Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed Dr. Phillip Frese and Mrs. Estelle Frese Fullington Trailways LLC Mr. Mike Fullington Mrs. Constance Gamaluddin Mr. Robert J. Garritano ‘66 and Mrs. Joyce D. Garritano Mr. James Geiger and Mrs. Kristen Geiger Mr. Alan Geiger Congressman James W. Gerlach Dr. Lawrence Gilford Mr. Jeffrey G. Golias ‘83 Mrs. Margaret G. ( Gourley ) Graham ‘59 Mr. Michael A. Greer and Mrs. Lisa L. Greer Mr. Bob Gross and Mrs. Brenda Gross Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald Dr. Harold Hartley and Mrs. Carolyn Hartley Mr. William R. Hartman ‘70 and Mrs. Irene A. Hartman Dr. John W. Heard Mr. James J. Herbert ‘79 and Mrs. Kelly M. ( Hogue ) Herbert ‘79 Mr. David L. Hill ‘89 Hoffman Electric Inc. Mr. Justin Hoffman ‘82 Mr. Charles A. Hunt, Jr. ‘73 Atty. Emmanuel O. Iheukwumere ‘90 Mr. Timothy C. Irons and Mrs. Carol Irons Mr. Larry W. Jamison ‘87 and Mrs. Ann M. Jamison Kappa Kappa Psi Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ‘68 Mr. James L. Kifer ‘83 and Mrs. Brenda Kifer Kiwanis Club of Clarion Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn Ms. Linda Larson Mrs. Mary Larson Dr. Terry Latour and Mrs. Leslie Latour Mr. Minde Lu ‘89 Mr. Ronald B. Lucas ‘82 and Mrs. Debra L. Lucas M&B Redi-Mix, Inc. / M and B Services, LLC Mr. Michael Hindman Dr. Dana E. Madison Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ‘63 and Mrs. Nancy C. ( Coax ) Malacarne ‘63 Mr. John Marinich ‘75 and Mrs. Patricia S. ( Semonich ) Marinich ‘75 Mr. Rodrick J. Marquette ‘97 Mr. L. Douglas Martin ‘80 Mr. Charles C. Matsko ‘70 and Mrs. Loretta V. ( Vastadore ) Matsko ‘71 Mr. Donald J. McGrath, Jr. ‘82 and Mrs. Virginia C. McGrath Emily R. ( Sweetman ) Mebust ‘91 Mr. Trueman W. Mills ‘55 and Mrs. Jean L. ( Weaver ) Mills ‘59 The Miranda Family/Betty Miller Trust Mr. Paul Miranda and Mrs. Jodie Miranda Dr. Ronald E. Montgomery and Mrs. Judith Montgomery Mr. Cameron M. Moran ‘12 Dr. Terry Morrow and Mrs. Phyllis Morrow Mr. Richard W. Moss ‘72 and Mrs. Paula Moss Mr. Charles L. Motter New York Life Insurance Company Mr. David W. Ogden ‘74 and Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden Mr. James P. O’Hara ‘81 Mr. John Owens ‘15 Mr. Logan J. Pearsall ‘10 Mr. Scott R. Peters ‘75 and Mrs. Barbara J. Peters Mr. Damon W. Peters ‘89 Mr. Earl R. Petrucci ‘64 and Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci Mrs. Helen G. ( Grudowski ) Porter ‘60 Dr. Randall Potter and Dr. Jeanne M. Slattery Presbyterian Women of 2nd Presbyterian Church Mr. Scott V. Reinsel ‘05 Dr. Kevin J. Roth ‘81 and Mrs. Carol A. Roth Mr. Robert G. Sabin ‘68 Mr. Timothy W. Sandberg and Mrs. Marlene J. Sandberg Estate of Jay F. Shaffer ‘57 Mr. Abhijit A. Shinde ‘11 Ms. Bonnie ( Siepiela ) SinClair ‘70 Mr. Edward J. Smith ‘65 and Dr. Roxie R. ( Ruhlman ) Smith ‘67 Mr. Kyle N. Smith ‘09 and Mrs. Zi-Xiang Shen Mr. Rich Snow and Mrs. Betty Snow Ms. Margaret A. Spindler Mr. Ronnie R. Standridge ‘79 and Mrs. Anne S. Standridge Mr. Frank Hershkowitz and Ms. Lorraine C. Staples, J.D. ‘76 Mr. Daniel J. Stellute ‘68 Mrs. Marilyn L. Stempeck ‘83 Mr. John M. Stoner, Jr. ‘75 and Mrs. Janice L. ( McMinn ) Stoner ‘75 Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ‘79 and Mrs. Leslie Sukaly Mr. Frank Supancic ‘73 and Mrs. Teresa J. ( Tedesco ) Supancic ‘73 Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret) ‘79 and Mrs. Deborah L. ( Lipko ) Talleri ‘80 TCF Foundation 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 Mr. James A. Town ‘95 and Mrs. Annette M. Town ‘05 Ms. Susan Traynor ‘89 and Mr. Michael R. Gabrovsek Mr. Harry E. Tripp Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery Verizon Foundation Mr. Jeffrey P. Walentosky ‘90 Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel ‘85 Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ‘72 Mr. Daniel S. Wolovich ‘70 and Mrs. Cherie L. ( Lowe ) Wolovich ‘68 Write to Rent LLC Mr. Chris Cole and Mrs. Barbara Cole Mr. Richard Wrona and Mrs. Sharon Wrona Mr. Matthew K. Zents ‘87 Mr. Anton Zidansek and Mrs. Janet L. ( Steiner ) Zidansek ‘72 Safriani Adnan: I am grateful to be working with great advisors and student coaches who are guiding me to a successful career path. During my four years at Clarion, I’ve been involved with the Asian Student Integrated Association and the Public Relations Student Society of America, which have helped me to become more organized and efficient, and have helped me to step out of my comfort zone. I’m grateful for the scholarships I’ve received and the learning opportunities they have created. Through the generosity of alumni, parents and friends, I’ve gotten a quality Clarion University education. CONTRIBUTORS: $500-$999 Anonymous Donors Dr. Vasudeva Aravind Mr. A. Craig Aston ‘63 and Mrs. Susan L. Aston ‘63 Ms. Melinda L. Bailey Mr. Garry N. Barton ‘72 and Mrs. Margaret J. Barton ‘71 Mr. Michael B. Biggins ‘00 Bluewater Management Group Inc Mr. Van C. Bowersox and Mrs. Kathryn E. ( Funkhouser ) Bowersox ‘73 Ms. Sue A. Bowman ‘81 Mrs. Nada J. ( Yanshak ) Brillante ‘64 Mr. Scott Burns and Mrs. Angelia M. ( Cherico ) Burns ‘87 Mr. David L. Callihan and Mrs. Jean Callihan ‘99 Clarion County Community Bank Clarion University Pin Club Mr. Harold D. Clark ‘68 and Mrs. Mary E. ( Proper ) Clark ‘67 Dr. Barbara A. Coles ‘89 Community Hospitality Healthcare Services Mr. David P. Cooley ‘72 and Mrs. Dorothy Cooley Mr. Daniel L. Coon ‘72 and Mrs. Linda S. ( Nosker ) Coon ‘75 Mr. Robert D. Crowley and Mrs. Barbara J. ( Cook ) Crowley ‘71 Mr. Donald R. Daut ‘76 and Mrs. Janet W. Daut Mr. DuAne Davis and Mrs. Sonya D. ( White ) Davis ‘95 Dr. MaryAnn Demchak ‘79 Mr. Donald E. Dorn Mr. Robert Drogowski and Mrs. Patricia A. Drogowski ‘71 Eaton Corporation Dr. John Eichlin ExxonMobil Foundation Mr. John M. Farcus ‘03 Dr. Susanne K. Fenske and Mr. Ron Fenske Mr. Benjamin C. Fiscus ‘13 and Mrs. Lindsay E. ( Thill ) Thill ‘13 Ms. Roberta A. Fitzgibbon ‘74 Dr. Joseph P. Fotos and Mrs. Libby Fotos Franklin Rotary Club Galaxy Federal Credit Union Mrs. Melissa R. ( Shreffler ) Garvin Ms. Alana H. Gazetski ‘67 Mr. Patrick T. Golden ‘71 and Mrs. Joyce A. ( Antolik ) Golden ‘71 Gray Family Foundation Mr. William Grove ‘88 and Dr. Colleen A. McAleer ‘75 Hampton Inn Dr. Steven C. Harris and Mrs. Patricia Harris Dr. David Hartley and Mrs. Julie Hartley Mr. S. Eugene Herritt ‘69 and Mrs. Sally Herritt Ms. Heather L. Holstine Mr. David Hrovat and Mrs. Kimberly J. ( Strawbridge ) Hrovat ‘95 Ms. Elizabeth ( Ferguson ) Hufford ‘70 Mr. John P. Hughes ‘86 Mr. Robert Johnson and Dr. Betsy S. ( Wyllie ) Johnson ‘94 Johnson & Henninger Dental Offices, LLP Dr. Michael Johnson Dr. Deborah J. Kelly ‘99 Mr. Douglas L. Kennedy ‘81 and Mrs. Bridget M. Kennedy ‘90 Dr. Andrew C. Keth ‘88 Mr. Dennis A. Kinol ‘68 Mr. Dennis Kmiec and Mrs. Roberta L. ( Egidi ) Kmiec ‘71 Mr. Matthew R. Koerper ‘17 Mr. Thomas J. Komenda ‘71 and Mrs. Judy Komenda Ms. Jamie Koshak Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Mr. James E. Kriebel and Mrs. Penny Kriebel Mr. Thomas D. Kurts ‘68 and Mrs. Beverly E. Kurts Mr. Richard L. Lewis ‘71 and Mrs. Roberta O. ( Ordiway ) Lewis ‘72 Mr. Jeffrey S. Linden ‘89 Ms. Leslie K. Loase ‘81 Ms. Martha L. Lojzim ‘82 Mr. John M. Lovre ‘57 and Mrs. Evelyn D. ( Mezerski ) Lovre ‘59 Dr. Elizabeth MacDaniel Mr. Robert W. Maddox and Mrs. Cheryl A. Maddox Dr. Samuel J. Mann, M.D. and Mrs. Maureen O. Mann ‘72 Mr. Ladd Masek and Mrs. Nancy J. ( Exley ) Masek ‘64 Mr. David McFarland Mr. Christopher Miller, C.P.A. ‘01 Mr. Michael G. Miller ‘92 Mr. Bernard E. Mills Mr. Al Modrzejewski Mr. Edward M. Munn ‘75 Mr. Kenneth C. Nellis ‘86 and Mrs. Cynthia A. Nellis ‘16 Madere M. Olivar Mr. Kirby L. Ordiway ‘80 Mr. Richard Ortz and Mrs. Lisa Ortz Mr. David D. Osikowicz ‘73 and Mrs. Deborah J. ( Johnson ) Osikowicz ‘73 Dr. Patrick T. O’Toole ‘79 and Mrs. Tracey O’Toole Ms. Mary Alice Ozechoski ‘86 Ms. Carol M. Palinkas ‘70 Mr. Archie L. Palmore, J.D. ‘75 and Mrs. Angela Palmore Mr. Robert B. Perry ‘53 Mr. David A. Peura ‘88 and Mrs. Carole L. ( Puglia ) Peura ‘88 Mr. Larry C. Pickett ‘77 and Mrs. Melissa D. ( Audain ) Pickett ‘80 Mr. Jonas Pipher and Mrs. Holly A. ( King ) Pipher ‘08 Mr. Rein E. Pold ‘73 Mr. Michael E. Polite ‘86 and Mrs. Sheryl L. ( Anderson ) Polite ‘86 Dr. Susan C. Prezzano Primary Health Network Mr. Samuel Puleio, Jr. and Mrs. Terri Puleio Raytheon Company Redbank Chevrolet, Inc. Mr. Robert T. Reichert ‘84 and Mrs. Michelle Marie G. Reichert Dr. Edward J. Sarver ‘67 and Mrs. Lorraine F. ( Stephenson ) Sarver ‘69 Mr. Daniel K. Shirey III ‘79 Dr. Elaine M. Shuey ‘78 Ms. Debra A. Sigworth ‘19 Mr. David G. Simmons ‘63 and Mrs. Eileen Simmons Ms. Alexis D. ( Davis ) Singer ‘73 Mr. Max R. Smith and Mrs. Emily E. ( Deible ) Smith ‘02 Kaia Rearick: My ultimate goal is to do cancer research. As a freshman, I had so many opportunities. I am involved in two research groups. The first is the Phage Project, in which we process various soil samples then test against a variety of bacteria to find phage that is found abundant in the soil. Phage is an alternative solution to help when our medicine and treatments become resistant to bacteria and disease. My second research project is Annexin 1 Project, which focuses on cancer cell research to determine how the immune system kills cancer cells. Last summer, I took a 400-level Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering class in which I grew and took care of various cell lines all at once. I completed a primary explant by myself and still have my cells growing from that procedure. I would never be able to have these opportunities in college if it wasn’t for scholarships; I receive no other financial aid. The Snebold Family Business Partners LLC Mr. Richard C. Snebold, Jr. ‘68 and Mrs. Jayne G. ( Milbrandt ) Snebold ‘69 Mr. Chris Sobina and Mrs. Debra D. Sobina ‘83 Mr. James A. Staab ‘74 Mr. John T. Stunda ‘79 and Mrs. Patricia Stunda Mr. Douglass Sturtz and Mrs. Brenda A. ( McElhattan ) Sturtz ‘79 Super Subways, Inc. Mr. Timothy E. Murray ‘88 and Mrs. Robin Murray Taylor Community Foundation Dirk Vandermeer, O.D. Dr. Dirk Vandermeer and Mrs. Karen Vandermeer Vintage Financial Services, LLC Watson Excavating Mr. Lynn E. Watson ‘75 and Mrs. Susanne Watson Mr. Louis J. Weiers ‘89 Dr. Richard A. Wiesen ‘59 and Mrs. Sandra L. ( Hepler ) Wiesen ‘59 Dr. James C. Wilson ‘53 Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin * Donor passed away in the year reported 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. CUAA PROMOTES UNITY, RECRUITMENT AND ENGAGEMENT 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 Awards recipients, actively recruit new board members, encourage participation in events and volunteerism, and promote philanthropic activities. community service projects, and 13 Pehrsson in Person gatherings to introduce our new president. Chapter activities have included a softball team in Cranberry Township, a “Build Your Own Bob’s Sub Day” in the Washington, D.C., area, student engagement activities on the Venango Campus, volunteering at the ReStore in Philadelphia, and much more. Through Eagle Ambassadors, the student alumni organization, the presence of the Alumni Association was seen at Welcome Week, Move-In Day, and New Student Convocation. Our students continually strive to increase awareness of the Alumni Association, the importance of philanthropy, and building pride in Clarion University. This past year, the Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Engagement have hosted more than 30 events. These include Distinguished Awards and Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, two Pirates games, Alumni Association president Theresa Edder ’91 and President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson congratulate Venango Distinguished Alumna Angela C. Shontz Harriett ’07, M.Ed. ’12. Last August, the Office of Alumni Engagement provided “Teacher Survival Kits” for our alumni who are teachers. The kits contained various Clarion branded classroom items including pencils and erasers for their students. Nearly 600 teacher kits were requested in just one day through social media. They were then assembled and either hand delivered or shipped. The kits reached our teaching alumni across the country in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, Kansas, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, Wyoming, Delaware, Ohio and West Virginia. Alumni Alumni in the Washington, D.C., area had a taste of the iconic Bob’s Sub during “Build Your Own Bob’s Sub Day.” Ann Thompson, director of Alumni Engagement, presents a teacher kit to Gina Matthews Clark M.Ed. ’01. FINANCIAL MATTERS Parents 1.4% Foundation Support to Clarion University 2018-2019 Contribution Revenue: Donors: 2,904 / $2,095,971 $9,000,000 ALUMNI Donors: 1,977 / $711,834 $8,000,000 Current & Retired Faculty, Staff & Administration 12.4% $7,000,000 FRIENDS, CONSORTIA, & OTHERS Donors: 350 / $675,252 Businesses & Foundations 20% $6,000,000 BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS Donors: 126 / $418,636 Alumni 34% $5,000,000 CURRENT & RETIRED FACULTY, STAFF, & ADMINISTRATION Donors: 280 / $260,469 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 Parents Donors: 171 / $29,780 Friends, Consortia, & Others 32.2% $2,000,000 $1,000,000 For 2018-2019, approximately 3.4% of the total living Clarion University Alumni (1,977 out of 58,115) had made contributions to Clarion University Foundation, Inc. $0 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 Support by University to Foundation Foundation Support to University $1,292K FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 Over the last 15-year period, the University has received $9.50 for every $1 provided to Clarion University Foundation, Inc. FY 19 Support By Category Scholarships & Grants $790K Campus Activities & Programs Operational & Support Services Total = $7,885,000 $5,803K CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2019 GROWING OUR ENDOWMENT Endowment Balance from FY05 - FY19 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 ASSETS JUNE 30, 2019 JUNE 30, 2018 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Current Assets $15,789,310 $17,188,446 Investments 40,170,010 37,342,470 Other Long Term Assets 95,674,136 98,944,727 $39,175,199 $35,000,000 TOTAL ASSETS $151,633,456 $153,475,643 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $5,083,451 $4,591,019 Debt Outstanding 98,813,182 101,491,618 Total Liabilities 103,896,633 106,082,637 Net Assets: Without Donor Restriction 10,842,939 10,216,577 With Donor Restriction 36,893,884 37,176,429 Total Net Assets 47,736,823 47,393,006 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $13,842,190 $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 FY19 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $151,633,456 $153,475,643 FROM THE CEO Fifty years old. Fiftieth wedding anniversary. Fifty years of service to an organization – or an organization’s fiftieth year of service to others. All of these are significant milestones for people and organizations. This year, Clarion University Foundation, Inc., celebrates its fiftieth year of service to Clarion University. Congratulations to all, and, more profoundly, thank you! As I ponder this accomplishment, I am taken aback by the magnitude of this landmark moment. More than anything, I think about the people who had the foresight to start the Foundation. Some of the names that come to mind are Still, Leach, Marder, Pope, Byerly and Wasson – the original signers of the Articles of Incorporation, dated Dec. 8, 1969. We are here because they decided it was time to make a difference, and they volunteered countless hours to set in motion this whirlwind of philanthropy. I think, too, about all of the volunteers, donors and staff who have had a profound impact on the work of the Foundation: Aharrah, Blaine, Harvey, Amsler, Burns, Leach, Kriebel, Kooman, Weir, Slike, Motter, Fleming, Smith, Hughes, Barnes, Roth, Reinhard, Grunenwald and Tripp, and now Pehrsson, France, Alison, Demich, Burns, Truscott and the entire board of directors, past and present. The people are too numerous to list and credit individually, but you know who you are, and you know the true impact you have made on the Foundation, the University and the students we all serve. Again, I say thank you! Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Clarion, Pennsylvania Board of Directors 2018-2019 Ms. Jane K. France ’71–PRESIDENT Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Archie L. Palmore, J.D. ‘75 York, PA Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79–PRESIDENT-ELECT Westport, CT Ms. Susan Slike ‘79 Shippenville, PA Mr. Scott Burns–VICE-PRESIDENT Clarion, PA Mr. Bruce Sukaly ‘79 Fredericksburg, TX Ms. Carol Truscott ’79 –SECRETARY Clarion, PA Maj. Gen. Peter Talleri (Ret) ‘79 Southpointe, PA Mr. Christian Allison Pittsburgh, PA Ms. Theresa Edder ‘91 Shippenville, PA Mr. Lawrence P. Cirka ‘73 Placida, FL Ms. Milissa Steiner Bauer ‘84 Clarion, PA Mr. Al Lander ‘74 Lucinda, PA Dr. Dale Elizabeth Pehrsson Clarion University President, Ex-Officio Mr. Carl D. McManamy ‘63 St. Simons Island, GA Mr. James Geiger Clarion University Vice-President, Ex-Officio Mr. James E. Moffatt ‘70 Irwin, PA Mr. Michael R. Keefer Chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio Mr. Paul Palmer ‘61 Allison Park, PA Mr. Max Smith, COO/CFO Assistant Treasurer, Ex-Officio I then think of this first fifty years which resulted in hundreds of endowed scholarships, endowed programmatic funds, projects, programs and buildings. This labor of love was marked by many great times, and some trying times, too. The work has been done on campus and in people’s homes and businesses, during scheduled meetings and during unscheduled times that the need has arisen, including Christmas Eve. This remarkable contingent of people, through their work for Clarion University Foundation, Inc., has impacted a staggering number of students in immeasurable ways. Ms. Desirée Beck, Administrative Assistant/Assistant Secretary, Ex-Officio Finally, I think about the endless possibilities of the next fifty years, and it warms my thoughts. I hope you feel the same. Best personal regards Michael R. Keefer, FACHE Chief Executive Officer BECOME INVOLVED DONATE, VOLUNTEER, SERVE, JOIN OUR TEAM... 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 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. Clarion University Foundation, Inc.