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CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
HERE COMES THE SUN.
HERE COMES THE SUN.
AND I SAY
IT’S ALL RIGHT.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Although written by George Harrison and sung by The Beatles, my
favorite version of this tune is by Richie Havens as played on his
Guild D40 guitar. One cannot help but feel optimistic about things to
come as he strums (or rather pounds) on his guitar.
The short, simple lyrics make me feel that the future looks bright for
Clarion University and its evolution into PennWest Clarion.
While all the details of this integration are not yet ironed out, the
opportunities that will be afforded with the creation of the new
entity are becoming clearer.
At Clarion University Foundation, Inc., we are guided by Dr. Dale’s
vision of student-centric outcomes while building the stake in our
region.
To this end, the Foundation has provided support in the areas that
have those student-centric goals in mind. This past year, the
Foundation gave $1 million to the University to support the
Education and General Fund. This contribution helped ameliorate
some of the unexpected costs due to the pandemic. Also, the
growth in our endowment increased by $10 million (26%) to
$49.4 million, enabling the granting of scholarships totaling
$1.4 million to 830 students.
As the fine points of the integration come into focus, our aim at the
Foundation remains to manage our endowments in a manner that
will provide intergenerational equity. This means that students will
continue to receive scholarships for generations to come.
Our mission is also one of protecting donor privacy while assuring
that specific intentions for donated funds are met.
So, let me thank all of our donors. You have made a difference in the
lives and fulfillment of aspirations of thousands of students.
And on that note, go listen to “Here Comes the Sun” – and smile!
Sincerely,
Jane K. France
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
BY THE NUMBERS 2021
FILL
NEST
THE
CLARION UNIVERSITY
AWARDED
more than
RAISED
$5 MILLION
more than
$25K
OVER TWO YEARS
PLUS COUNTLESS
FOOD ITEMS
& SUPPLIES
STUDENT
EMERGENCY FUND
RAISED OVER
$75K
OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS
& PROVIDED EMERGENCY SUPPORT OF
$56K TO
200 STUDENTS
DURING THAT TIME
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT
CLARION.EDU/SUPPORTSTUDENTS
FY21
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
$1.4
MILLION
AWARDED TO
830 STUDENTS
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
LAST
YEAR
25%
OF THOSE WERE
PROVIDED BY
CLARION UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION, INC.
Dr. David ’69 and Kathy ’68 Wartinbee worked hard throughout their careers, he as
a professor of biology, she as a librarian. When they retired, Alaska’s beauty – of the
people even more so than of the breathtaking scenery – lured them from their home
state of Pennsylvania.
“I felt like I was home,” Kathy said of their first visit.
David’s research of streams and aquatic insects first took them to America’s 49th
state in the summer of 1977. The Wartinbees were so enamored with Alaska that they
returned for all but a few summers until they moved there permanently in 1997.
Before they committed to moving, they wanted to experience winter there.
“We came during Christmas break when I was in law school,” David said.
“We said, ‘Let’s see what it’s like in the winter.’ It was even more beautiful. Winter is
spectacular.”
They moved there permanently after retiring from their teaching jobs in Pennsylvania.
Now that it is their home, the Wartinbees embrace the climate and terrain, as well as
the planning ahead that is essential for survival even during routine trips.
In Soldotna, where the couple lives, David said temperatures fall to 40 degrees below
zero in the winter. Soldotna is about 50 air miles or 150 road miles south of Anchorage.
“You have to have the appropriate gear to take care of yourself for the kind of
conditions you’ll be in,” David said.
“I FELT LIKE I WAS HOME”
The Wartinbees live near wilderness, where there are no houses, no roads and no cell
coverage. They spend as much time as possible in the wild and beautiful places that
surround them. Preparation is key.
“We have different clothing. I have five changes of long underwear. You just prepare
for the weather. This is my 15-degree jacket. This is my minus-10-degree jacket,”
Kathy said.
“As I prepare to work at a Galena checkpoint for the Iditarod sled dog race, I have
packed my minus-45-degree jacket,” David said.
Alaska is a state with very few roads, David said. He and Kathy get around using their
Polaris side-by-side ATV, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and walking. David is a licensed
pilot and has his own Cessna 180 plane that is fitted with wheels, skis or floats,
depending on the season – that he uses to visit wilderness areas for sightseeing,
hiking, fishing or visiting friends.
Some parts of Alaska are dark for several months, but the least amount of sunlight in
Soldotna is five hours per day. During those periods, “you have to go outside,”
David said.
“If it’s a nice bright day, you can figure I’m going to go out flying, or ice fishing or
running the snow machine,” he said. Snow machine is another term for snowmobile.
Kathy said her knees are shot from downhill skiing, but she stays active with
snowshoeing, hiking, gardening, quilting and traveling with her husband.
In the summer months, Soldotna can have almost 20 hours of daylight – “Lots of time
to play,” David said.
Planning ahead has also been a financial priority for the Wartinbees. Long before they
became Alaska residents, David and Kathy began to make decisions to enable the life
they have now. Part of their carefully crafted plan is philanthropy.
“I’d been sending Clarion $100 each year for many years. One of the things that I
learned to do is invest money and make money with the investments,” David said
“We have everything we could want in terms of toys, a wonderful place to live, and
good health; we don’t want for anything. We are comfortable. Now, we are able to
step up our support of education.”
“We owe Clarion. We earned our living because of the education we got at Clarion,”
Kathy said. “It’s payback time.”
“We recognize that there are students who can use a helping hand going through
college, and we want to provide an opportunity for some of those students,” David
said. “Neither of us came from wealthy families, and we know how difficult it can be to
afford college. That’s one of the reasons we wanted to start these scholarships –
to help someone who needs it.”
“It takes a noble person to
plant a seed for a tree that
will one day provide shade to
those whom he may
never meet.”
~D. Elton Trueblood
Larry W. Jamison ’87
Director of Planned Giving
814-393-1926 | ljamison@clarion.edu
A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by this organization, and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at: Clarion University Foundation, Inc., 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214, 814-393-1610. Clarion University Foundation, Inc. was formed in Pennsylvania. If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency: Florida: A
COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH43617. Georgia: A full and fair description
of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above. Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Clarion University Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167.
Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c). New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING
PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street,
New York, NY 10005. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Clarion University Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania,
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Virginia: From the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State
Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.
The William E. Lafranchi Scholarship
William Lafranchi ’49, a native of Brookville, graduated from Clarion State Teachers College in 1949 with a library science degree.
William served as director of Libraries and Media Services at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for 33 years, until his retirement in
1986. Lafranchi was married to Sylvia P. Schmidle Martin (1920-2016), a resident of Wilkinsburg for 52 years who taught at
St. Edmunds Academy in Squirrel Hill (Pittsburgh). Mrs. Lafranchi was elected the first female mayor of Wilkinsburg, serving from
1994 to 1998. Mr. Lafranchi passed away Dec. 2, 2020, shortly before his 94th birthday. This scholarship endowment will benefit
Clarion University of Pennsylvania students for generations to come.
Dr. Nicholas J. Bezak Scholarship
Dr. Bezak was a professor of mathematics at Clarion from 1968 until his retirement in 2001. The oldest of six children, he grew
up on a farm in eastern Ohio. He worked at a grocery store to pay for his Bachelor of Arts degree and continued to work on
the family farm. He stayed true to living among the working class. Two of his brothers created this scholarship to advance the
education of future scientists and to pay tribute to him and the students he taught.
Dr. Harold V. Hartley & Carolyn J. Hartley Scholarship
The Hartleys were lifelong supporters of Clarion University. Dr. Hartley was recruited to Clarion in 1963 to teach speech pathology
and audiology. He was founding chair and established the graduate program for the Department of Communication Sciences
& Disorders. Dr. Hartley was active in faculty governance and in establishment of the faculty union. Mrs. Hartley taught in the
College of Education. Both were active in the community. This scholarship is a memorial to them and to the many students they
impacted.
Dr. Charles “Jack” & Gladys S. Shontz Cultural Life Series Endowment
Dr. Charles “Jack” Shontz began at Clarion State Teachers College in 1957 as assistant professor of biology and was named
department chair in 1958. In the 1961-62 academic year, he accepted a fellowship from the National Science Foundation and
earned his doctorate degree after completing studies and research in zoology at the University of Pittsburgh. During his tenure
at Clarion, Shontz moved to the academic administrative staff at Clarion State and remained there in various capacities until his
retirement in 1983 as associate vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of summer sessions. He married the former Gladys
S. Snively in June 1952. They were married 55 years before she preceded him in death in June 2007. Dr. Shontz passed away
peacefully at home in Apollo, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 2019, at age 93. This endowment was fully funded via a bequest from Jack’s
estate. The Cultural Life Series is intended to provide a series of cultural events for the benefit of the students, faculty and staff of
the university and for the benefit of the community of Clarion.
FILL
NEST
THE
When Clarion students moved out of campus
housing last spring, they were invited to donate
unwanted, unopened nonperishable food items,
hygiene products and household/cleaning products
to the university’s Resource Room.
Students responded generously, donating 780 items.
The Resource Room provides necessities such as
food, deodorant, soap, school supplies, toilet
paper and cold weather accessories to students
upon request.
“We were blown away by the generosity of our
students,” said Meredith Karg, student support
assistant.
The fully stocked Resource Room is open this fall for
students living in campus housing or in the Clarion
area. Students can order supplies by filling out the
form at www.clarion.edu/hungry.
There are two ways you can help keep the Student
Resource Room stocked. Check out the Amazon
Wishlist https://amzn.to/3Jh9Hop or make a
monetary donation at clarion.edu/supportstudents.
in appreciation of our DONORS
GIVING FROM JULY 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021
“This scholarship benefits not just me, but my
remarkable parents, too, as they have three children
to send to college. We are filled with gratitude for
your kindness in assisting with my college
education. I am invested in my life at Clarion. I
am a member of the National Success Leadership
Society, a facilitator for Building Bridges, and vice
president of the Black Student Union. I work at the
Rec Center and am a tour guide for Admissions.
My goal is to become an attorney. My schoolwork
comes first at all times, and I am so thankful to have
the opportunity to achieve my goals.”
Nia Latham, WEB Dubois Scholarship
Political Science, Pre-Law Major
UNIVERSITY CLUB: $5,000 OR MORE
Mr. David E. Adelman ’62
Estate of Dr. Ernest C. Aharrah ’49 & Mrs. Margaret A. Aharrah ’49
Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association
Mr. Douglas P. Barker & Ms. Kathryn Barker
Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Bauer ’84
Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust
Mr. Scott A. Belmont ’83
Dr. C. Larry Bering
Mr. James Bezak
Mr. Sam Bezak & Mrs. Holly Bezak
Mr. Shawn L. Bloom & Mrs. Melisa A. Bloom
Mr. Tom Bowman ’77 & Mrs. Linda S. (Allison) Bowman ’77
Mr. John V. Calipari ’82 & Mrs. Ellen Calipari
Mr. Michael G. Casciato ’81
Clarion Students’ Association
Clarion University Pin Club
The Commodore Corporation - Mr. Barry S. Shein
Mr. Ralph T. Critten ’94 & Mrs. Cynthia H. Critten
Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79 & Mrs. Deborah LPM Demich
Ms. Jeanne M. Dennis
Mr. Jeffrey S. Edwards ’84 & Mrs. Beth Edwards
Ms. Jane K. France ’71 & Mr. Christian L. Allison
Freddie Mac
Mr. Jon W. Gardner ’61 & Mrs. Sue Ann Gardner
Mr. Richard Gent & Dr. Pamela J. Gent
Addison H. Gibson Foundation
Dr. Harold V. Hartley III & Mrs. Donna L. Parker
Dr. David Hartley & Mrs. Julie Hartley
* Donor passed away in the year reported.
Johnson & Johnson
Samuel Justus Charitable Trust
Mr. Marcus J. Katzen & Mrs. Henrietta Katzen
Charles E/Virginia Kaufman Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
William Klemstine Foundation
Mr. L. Kent Kretzler ’73
Mr. Scott Kroh ’74 & Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh
Mr. William E. Lafranchi ’49 *
Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. & Mrs. Sonja Leach
Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ’56 & Mrs. Mary F. (Master) McElhattan ’72
Mr. James E. Moffatt ’70 & Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle) Moffatt ’70
Mr. Charles L. Motter
Florence Nesh Charitable Trust
Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 & Mrs. Jacalyn Norris
Mr. Paul D. Palmer ’61 & Mrs. Paula J. Palmer
Mr. Ryan S. Peffer ’03 & Ms. Suzanne Peffer
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson & Dr. Robert S. Pehrsson
Mr. James T. Ringland & Mrs. Karen E. Ivy
Robindale Energy Services, Inc. - Mr. Scott Kroh ’74
& Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh
S & T Bank
Estate of Dr. Charles J. Shontz
Mr. Richard K. Slike ’76 & Mrs. Susan A. (Stehle) Slike ’79
Dr. Phyllis W. Smith
State Street Corporation
Mr. John M. Stoner, Jr. ’75 & Mrs. Janice L. (McMinn) Stoner ’75
Mr. Henry Suhr, Jr. & Mrs. Beverly Suhr
Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ’79 & Mrs. Leslie Sukaly
Mrs. Carol A. (Neuberger) Truscott ’79 & Mr. John Truscott
Mr. Dennis J. Twigg ’17
Dr. David C. Wartinbee ’69 & Mrs. Kathleen B. (Brosius) Wartinbee ’68
Mr. James M. Whitlinger ’91
Mr. Robert J. Whitman ’89 & Mrs. Michelle Whitman
Mr. Curtis L. Zimmerman ’79 & Mrs. Carrie L. (Englert) Zimmerman
PRESIDENT’S CLUB: $2,500-$4,999
Anonymous Donors
Mr. Garry N. Barton ’72 & Mrs. Margaret J. Barton ’71
Mr. H. Eugene Burns & Mrs. Susanne A. Burns
Clarion University Football Alumni Committee
Mr. Robert J. Cloherty ’62 & Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty
Colegrove Educational Trust
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Dr. Susanne K. Fenske & Mr. Ron Fenske
Mr. Kale R. Fithian ’97
Freebourn Properties - Mr. Royce E. Freebourn ’80
& Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn
Mr. James Geiger & Mrs. Kristen Geiger
Mrs. P.J. (Magaro) Hilbert ’77 & Mr. Gary Hilbert
The J. M. Smucker Company
Mr. John L. Jarzab, Jr. & Mrs. Cynthia L. Jarzab
Mr. Alexander D. Kozora ’15
Mrs. Mary Larson
Dr. Terry Latour & Mrs. Leslie Latour
Mr. Gerald C. Marterer ’67 & Mrs. Suzanne C. (Conroy) Marterer ’67
Dr. David D. McFadden ’84
“I will be the first one in my family
to attend college, and I was not
sure if I could afford it. Thank you
for creating this scholarship; it
makes a huge impact on my life.
Shortly after high school
graduation, I joined the Army.
I now serve in the Army Reserve.
I chose Clarion because of how
flexible they are with my military
schedule and because of the great business program. I hope
to make my family proud by being the first in my family to
earn a degree. Thank you for being so kind and helping my
Clarion journey.”
Bryce Brennan, Jim and Karen Pesek Scholarship
Business Administration and Management/
Military Science Major
Mrs. Marilyn J. (Follette) O’Brien ’63
Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert) Pae ’79
Dr. Diane L. Reinhard
Mr. Dale P. Richards ’64 & Mrs. Andrea R. (Yanshak) Richards ’66
Mr. Vincent V. Sands ’78 & Mrs. Theresa A. (Renz) Sands ’79
Sigma Tau Gamma
Mr. Jeff T. Snodgrass & Dr. Wendy Snodgrass
Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel ’85
Dr. Karen Whitney & Dr. Peggy Apple
RISING EAGLES CLUB: $1,000-$2,499
Mr. Vincent K. Aaron ’70 & Mrs. Alma R. Aaron
Dr. Phillip Ackerman, Ph.D. & Dr. Ruth Kanfer
Dr. Arthur Acton & Mrs. Mary Ann Acton
Mr. Russell F. Adkins ’74 & Mrs. Sharon Adkins
Mr. Robert R. Albert ’83 & Mrs. Margaret A. (Kerwin) Albert ’87
American Legion - Craig E. Fleming Post 66
APSCUF - Clarion Chapter
APSCURF - Clarion Chapter
Mr. Lynn Armstrong ’68
Armstrong Drilling
Ms. Sandra Ashley
Audio-Logic, P.C. Dr. Nora L. Fuchs ’83 & Mr. Daniel Fuchs
Ms. Lindsay R. Banner ’07
Mr. Edward J. Bauer ’70 & Mrs. Kathryn S. Bauer
Mr. Bret W. Beecher
Dr. Dipendra Bhattacharya
Mr. J. Donald Bishop & Mrs. Doris E. Bishop
Mr. William J. Brand ’63
Mrs. Nada J. (Yanshak) Brillante ’64
Mr. Paul Brinsky & Mrs. Tanya Brinsky
Mrs. Lynne M. Britt ’73
Mr. Robert Bubb & Mrs. Marsha Bubb
Mrs. Mary B. (Souser) Buchanan ’93 & Dr. William E. Buchanan
Mr. Philip Bujakowski ’88
Mr. Heath N. Calhoun ’14
Mrs. Madelon (Delp) Callen ’65 & Mr. Darl Callen, Jr. *
Mr. Pete P. Caristo ’55
Mr. Robert Carlson & Mrs. Susan Carlson
Dr. Richard R. Castafero ’68 & Mrs. Gail L. Castafero
Mrs. Betty M. (McCutcheon) Chan ’74
Clarion County Community Bank
Dr. Barbara A. Coles ’89
Mr. Dennis C. Darling ’69 & Mrs. Lila Darling
Mrs. Patricia D. (Revelant) Davidson ’99 & Mr. Adam P. Davidson
Mr. Raymond W. Day ’69 & Mrs. Joanne W. Day
Mr. Dennis Day & Mrs. Susan Day
Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ’74 & Mrs. Bea Dean
Delta Zeta Sorority
Dr. MaryAnn Demchak ’79
Mrs. Patrice M. D’Eramo-Flack ’86 & Mr. Mark J. Flack
Mr. Jeffrey P. Douthett ’79 & Mrs. Terri Douthett
Mr. James F. Droz ’75 & Mrs. Joann Droz
Ms. J. D. Dunbar ’77 & Mr. Henry Faller
Eagle Park Associates LP II - Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82
Eden Inc. - Mr. G. Barrett Garbarino & Mrs. Gwen Garbarino
“You have helped to lighten my
financial burden while allowing
me to focus on learning and
my experiences beyond the
classroom. Your generosity has
inspired me to give back, with
hopes of eventually starting
a scholarship of my own one
day. Thank you for your
support of my academic
endeavors. I promise that I will
put forth my utmost effort to
make you proud.”
Alexis Strouse, Hilbert Tennis
Scholarship
Marketing Major
Athlete (tennis)
Mr. Richard N. Edwards & Mrs. Caroline Edwards
Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ’71 & Mr. Roger Engle
Mr. Sean Esterhuizen & Dr. Amy Esterhuizen
Dr. Soga Ewedemi
Fab-Tec Industries, Inc. - Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ’84
& Mrs. Sheree Kohley
Farmers National Bank of Emlenton
Mr. Paul L. Flickner ’85 & Mrs. Ellen Flickner
Mr. James J. Flynn & Ms. Susan L. Flynn
Mr. Timothy P. Fogarty & Mrs. Bridget Fogarty
Dr. Benjamin Freed & Mrs. Deb Freed
Dr. Phillip Frese & Mrs. Estelle Frese
Ms. Constance Gamaluddin
Mr. Robert J. Garritano ’66 & Mrs. Joyce D. Garritano
Ms. Alana H. Gazetski ’67
Mr. Alan Geiger
Ms. Rhonda E. Green ’92
Mrs. Jamie Gurnee
Hallers General Store, LLC. - Mr. Michael D. Allison ’19
Mr. William R. Hartman ’70
Dr. Sonja V. (Vidunas) Heeter ’77 & Mr. Cliff Heeter
Mr. S. Eugene Herritt ’69 & Mrs. Sally Herritt
Mr. Edmund L. Hess
Hills in the Forest LLC. - Mr. Michael D. Allison ’19
Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82
Mr. Daniel L. Hoffman ’91 & Mrs. Kathleen J. (Spotts) Hoffman ’92
Hoffman Electric Inc. - Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82
Mr. Charles A. Hunt, Jr. ’73
Ice-O Co. - Mr. Jermaine Cooper
Atty. Emmanuel O. Iheukwumere ’90
Iron Furnace Chpt. #288 Trout Unlimited
Mr. Larry W. Jamison ’87 & Mrs. Ann M. Jamison
Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes) Keefer ’93 & Mr. Michael R. Keefer
Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ’68
Ms. Lisa D. Kerle ’11
Mr. James L. Kifer ’83 & Mrs. Brenda Kifer
Kiwanis Club of Clarion
Mrs. Roberta L. (Egidi) Kmiec ’71 & Mr. Dennis Kmiec
Mr. Keith J. Kochert ’98
Mr. Scott Konwinski
Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn
Mr. Nicholas A. Larmon ’15
Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. - Mr. Edward F. Goth ’85
& Mrs. Lisa A. (Leach) Goth ’85
Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ’89 & Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) Linnan ’73
Ms. Martha L. Lojzim ’82
Mr. Minde Lu ’89
Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A. C. - Mr. Daniel Luton
& Mrs. Lori J. Luton
Dr. Dana E. Madison
Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ’63 & Mrs. Nancy C. (Coax) Malacarne ’63
Mr. John Marinich ’75 & Mrs. Patricia S. (Semonich) Marinich ’75
Mr. Rodrick J. Marquette ’97
Mr. L. Douglas Martin ’80
Mr. Charles C. Matsko ’70 & Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore) Matsko ’71
Dr. Andrew M. Turner & Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery
Dr. Ronald E. Montgomery & Mrs. Judith Montgomery
Dr. Terry Morrow & Mrs. Phyllis Morrow
New York Life Insurance Company
Mr. James P. O’Hara ’81
Dr. Patrick T. O’Toole ’79 & Mrs. Tracey O’Toole
Mr. John Owens ’15
Ms. Mary C. Peduzzi ’91
Dr. James G. Pesek & Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek
Mr. Earl C. Peters ’73 & Mrs. Mary O. (Oltman) Peters ’74
Mr. Earl R. Petrucci ’64 & Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci
Mr. Michael P. Phillips ’03 & Mrs. Karissa Phillips
“I am a single mother, going back to
school to finally pursue my dream of
working in the health care field.
Often, I have wondered how I am
able to do this. It is when I receive
blessings such as this award that
gives me the hope that I will be able
to finish my college education,
give my kids a better life and provide
for them.”
Sarah Bowman, Addison Gibson
Scholarship
Nursing/Sociology Major
* Donor passed away in the year reported.
“I am beyond grateful to be a recipient of such a
prestigious gift. Finding my footing in higher
education was not an easy feat. I aged out of the foster
care system at 18. I had to work three jobs to afford
basic life necessities and entrance into a university. It was
an incredibly stressful experience; it seemed going to
college was almost impossible as I tried to save to afford
tuition, books and other school expenses. I plan to make a
career in law focused on assisting the foster youth of our
country. Thank you for helping a young girl who thought
her future was so dim, who found success and happiness
through higher education. I am truly blessed.”
Dr. John Eichlin
Mr. Robert J. Erdeljac ’71
Mr. Steven W. Etzel ’82 & Mrs. Michele Etzel
Mr. Sean M. Fagan
Mr. David Ferro
Lt. Col. George L. Fillgrove ’87 & Mrs. Carolynn E. H. Fillgrove
Ms. Roberta A. Fitzgibbon ’74
Dr. Melinda E. (Laese) Ford ’97 & Mr. Josh Ford
Mr. Joseph A. Fortier ’62 & Mrs. Jacqueline Fortier
Mr. Edward A. Fox ’74 & Mrs. Nancy E. (Whiteman) Fox ’75
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Mr. Bill T. Germuga ’95 & Mrs. Lucy Germuga
Cassie Schwalm, Addison Gibson Scholarship
Integrative Studies (Communication), Pre-Law Certificate
PHN Charitable Foundation
Mr. Rein E. Pold ’73
Dr. Randall Potter & Dr. Jeanne M. Slattery
Presbyterian Women of 2nd Presbyterian Church
Mr. Gene Puskash
Mr. Scott V. Reinsel ’05 & Mr. Shay Gedam
Mr. Edward L. Renninger ’11 & Mrs. Kayla R. (Kelosky) Renninger ’11
Ms. Shelly A. Respecki ’92
Dr. Kevin J. Roth ’81 & Mrs. Carol A. Roth
Ms. Christina K. V. Sather ’19
Mr. Gregg Schena & Ms. Holly Schena
Mr. Michael E. Shatsky, Jr. ’86
Mr. Abhijit A. Shinde ’11
Ms. Bonnie SinClair ’70
Mr. Edward J. Smith ’65 & Dr. Roxie R. (Ruhlman) Smith ’67
Mr. Kyle N. Smith ’09 & Mrs. Zi-Xiang Shen
Soni Investment Group, LLC.
Ms. Margaret A. Spindler
Mrs. Marilyn L. Stempeck ’83
Mr. Tedd H. Stewart ’65 & Mrs. Jane B. (Bright) Stewart ’65
Mr. John T. Stunda ’79 & Mrs. Patricia Stunda
Swartfager Welding, Inc.
Mr. Ronald J. Sylvester ’85
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret) ’79
& Mrs. Deborah L. (Lipko) Talleri ’80
Mr. David D. Todd ’76
Mr. Jeffrey P. Walentosky ’90
Mr. Seth E. Walker
Mr. Louis J. Weiers ’89
Dr. Richard A. Wiesen ’59 & Mrs. Sandra L. (Hepler) Wiesen ’59
Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ’72
Mr. Daniel S. Wolovich ’70 & Mrs. Cherie L. (Lowe) Wolovich ’68
Dr. Paul R. Woodburne & Ms. Nancy Sansone
Mr. Richard Wrona & Dr. Sharon Wrona
Mr. Matthew K. Zents ’87
Mrs. Janet L. (Steiner) Zidansek ’72 & Mr. Anton Zidansek
CONTRIBUTORS: $500-$999
Mr. Andrew J. Abramson & Mrs. Meredith Abramson
Mr. William Ackerman ’73 & Mrs. Leslie R. (Damon) Ackerman
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Mr. Jason D. Ashe ’03
Mr. David C. Ashe ’77 & Mrs. Donna R. (Deviney) Ashe ’78
Mr. A. Craig Aston ’63 & Mrs. Susan L. Aston ’63
Mr. David A. Bailey ’65
Mr. Kenneth P. Bedford ’99 & Mrs. Dawn M. (Ciafre) Bedford ’99
Blackbird Distillery - Mr. David Black & Ms. Jen Black
Mr. Richard Bolea
Mr. Steven Calhoun & Ms. Tammy Calhoun
Clarion River Brewing Co.
Mr. Harold D. Clark ’68 & Mrs. Mary E. (Proper) Clark ’67
Ms. Maureen Coomler ’98
Mrs. Pamela H. (Hannaford) Cousino ’80
Mr. Robert D. Crowley & Mrs. Barbara J. (Cook) Crowley ’71
Mr. Leonard Cullo
Mrs. Karen W. Curtis ’79 & Dr. George W. Curtis, Jr.
Mr. Robert A. Dandoy ’74
Mr. Terry L. Davis ’75 & Mrs. Cynthia Davis
Mr. Jim Dean & Mrs. Janet Dean
Mr. Ed DeMartino
Dr. Patricia A. Dingle
Ms. Kim L. (Lehman) Dismuke ’77
Mrs. LaVerne H. (Haubrich) Dobos ’59
Double Good
Mr. George P. Drushel ’84 & Mrs. Kim Marie R. Drushel
Mr. Hans C. Olsen & Ms. Diane S. Durbin
Mr. Paul E. Edder ’81 & Mrs. Theresa A. (Zacherl) Edder ’91
Mr. John Ehler & Mrs. Helen Ehler
“It means a lot to me and my family that
someone is taking a chance on my education
at Clarion University. This past December,
my dad suddenly passed away. I think about
him every day, but earning this scholarship
showed me that I need to stay on track for
success in my future. This will provide even
more motivation to succeed at Clarion,
because I know that people like you are
counting on me to do well.”
James Gunning, Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship
Business Management Major
Athlete (football)
Mr. Kevin Golier & Mrs. Jodie Golier
Mr. Robert Golier & Mrs. Sue Golier
Gray Family Foundation
Paul R. Gray Apartments - Mr. Paul R. Gray ’75 & Mrs. Lori Gray
Ms. Frances Grejda ’70
Mr. Steven Grejda & Mrs. Elaine F. Grejda
Ms. Ashley J. Grimm ’08
Mr. William Grove ’88 & Dr. Colleen A. McAleer ’75
Mrs. Cathy E. (Brewer) Haas ’65 & Mr. Richard P. Haas, Jr.
Mr. David L. Hill ’89
Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ’71 & Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter
Mr. Shawn M. Hoke ’95 & Mrs. Rayna A. (Liegey) Hoke ’97
Ms. Heather L. Holstine
Mrs. Brenda F. (McMunn) Hoover ’73 & Mr. Andrew J. Hoover
“Being the third of four children, I have
watched my parents financially support all
of us through our schooling, and I realize the
sacrifice it takes to make that happen. I am
truly grateful for your generous donation. I
am working hard academically and physically
so I can be the best student and athlete that
I can be.”
Luke Schiavon, Waldo S. Tippin Athletic Scholarship
English/Creative Writing Major
Athlete (football)
Mr. John M. Horton, Jr. ’92
Ms. Cynthia M. Horvath ’80
Ms. Candice James-Selander ’71
Mrs. Sandra R. (Hollenbaugh) Jarecki ’69
Dr. Betsy S. (Wyllie) Johnson ’94 & Mr. Robert Johnson
Mr. David J. Katis ’85 & Ms. Julie A. Katis
Dr. Deborah J. Kelly ’99
Dr. Andrew C. Keth ’88
Mr. Bob Kilroy
Capt. Kendall J. King ’71 & Mrs. Gail King
Mrs. Jennifer L. (Montague) Kline ’79 & Mr. Michael Kline
Dr. Scott Kuehn & Dr. Myrna Kuehn
Ms. Lisa R. Esser-Laugand ’94 & Mr. Rogers Laugand
Mr. Raymond D. Lichauer ’70
Mr. Jeffrey S. Linden ’89
Mrs. Hope E. Lineman ’10, ’13, ’G16 & Mr. Larry Lineman
Mr. Walter F. Long III ’20 & Mrs. Laura Long
Mrs. Maureen O. Mann ’72 & Dr. Samuel J. Mann, M.D.
Ms. Brooke C. Mays ’18
Mr. Barry L. McCauliff ’72
Mr. D. Craig McClure ’70 & Mrs. Dayna B. McClure
Mr. Curtis McElhattan
Mr. Eric J. McWilliams ’69 & Ms. Kathy B. Sickles
Mr. Christopher Miller, C.P.A. ’01
Ms. Amy L. (Coon) Miller ’94
Mr. John Miller & Ms. Francesca Miller
Ms. Elizabeth Miller
Mr. James A. Monahan ’71 & Mrs. Margaret T. Monahan
Mr. Edward M. Munn ’75 & Ms. Christine S. Light
Mr. W. Dale Murdock ’72 & Mrs. Debra A. (Uchal) Murdock ’73
Dr. Lori A. (Welch) Murtha ’92 & Mr. Mark Murtha
National Fuel Gas Company Foundation
Mr. Kenneth C. Nellis ’86 & Ms. Cynthia A. Nellis ’16
Rep. Donna R. (Coull) Oberlander ’91 & Mr. Derek F. Oberlander
Mr. David W. Ogden ’74 & Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden
Ms. Mary Alice Ozechoski ’86
Mr. Vincent J. Pascarella ’62
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union
Mr. Robert B. Perry ’53
Mr. Larry C. Pickett ’77 & Mrs. Melissa D. (Audain) Pickett ’80
Mr. Scott Pierce
Mrs. Helen G. (Grudowski) Porter ’60
Mr. Paul A. Price
Dr. James J. Reynolds & Mrs. Janie Reynolds
Mr. Scott A. Rhoades ’92
Mr. Mark Riesmeyer & Mrs. Sheryl Riesmeyer
Rockwell Automation
Mr. Kevin Romanchok & Ms. Debbie Romanchok
Mr. Victor V. Ruberry ’85
Dr. Richard A. Sabousky ’84
Mr. Robert F. Schmidt ’69
Mr. P. Slats Schuster ’61
Mr. Larry Sehman & Mrs. Shelley Sehman
Mr. Brian E. Shea ’76 & Mrs. Sheryl T. (Thatcher) Shea ’76
Mrs. Nina M. (Naismith) Shevchik ’65 & Mr. David Shevchik
Mr. Daniel K. Shirey III ’79
Dr. Elaine M. Shuey ’78
Mr. Nathan S. Simpson ’05
Mrs. Emily E. (Deible) Smith ’02 & Mr. Max R. Smith
Mr. Thomas P. Snee ’91
Mrs. Debra D. Sobina ’83 & Mr. Chris Sobina
Mr. Ronnie R. Standridge ’79 & Mrs. Anne S. Standridge
Ms. Lorraine C. Staples, J.D. ’76 & Mr. Frank Hershkowitz
Mr. Jerry R. Starr ’89 & Mrs. Kathleen A. (Hodgson) Starr ’89
Mrs. JoEllen Steinbrunner ’67 & Mr. Karl Steinbrunner
Mr. John R. Stroup, Jr.
Mr. William Strub
Mr. Jack F. Thompson II
Mr. James A. Town ’95 & Mrs. Annette M. Town ’05
Mr. Harry E. Tripp
United Way, Inc. of Los Angeles
Mrs. Michaeline J. (Pinksaw) Veden ’76 & Mr. David C. Veden
Mr. Gregg J. Wagner ’82 & Mrs. Annemarie (Hackett) Wagner ’82
Mr. Edward D. Wallace ’73 & Mrs. Sharon Wallace
Mr. Neil R. Weaver ’00
Mrs. Frances K. Williams ’79 * & Dr. John E. Williams
Mr. Todd Williams
Dr. James C. Wilson ’53
Ms. Sara J. Zybura ’66
“Receiving this scholarship will help me continue my
education at Clarion University. My career goal is to become
a high school math teacher. Throughout my life, a few of my
teachers have had a tremendous impact on my life; one day
I want to be able to do for someone what they have done
for me.”
Erika Carolus, Mathematics Department Scholarship Endowment
Secondary Ed/Math Major
*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.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Parents
1.1%
Foundation Support to Clarion University
2020-2021 Contribution Revenue:
Donors: 2,845 / $3,348,995
$9,000,000
ALUMNI
Donors: 1,956 / $1,033,578
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
FRIENDS, CONSORTIA, & OTHERS
Donors: 367 / $252,169
Alumni
30.9%
Current & Retired
Faculty, Staff &
Administration
47.7%
$6,000,000
BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS
Donors: 93 / $427,623
$5,000,000
CURRENT & RETIRED FACULTY, STAFF,
& ADMINISTRATION
Donors: 295 / $1,597,408
Friends, Consortia,
& Others
7.5%
Businesses &
Foundations
12.8%
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
PARENTS
Donors: 134 / $38,127
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
For 2020-2021, approximately 3.3% of the
total living Clarion University Alumni
(1,956 out of 59,952)
had made contributions to the Foundation.
$0
FY 05
FY 06
FY 07
FY 08
FY 09
FY 10
FY 11
FY 12
FY 13
Support by University to Foundation
Foundation Support to University
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
FY 19
FY 20*
FY 21*
Over the last 17-year period, the
University has received $9.60
for every $1 provided to Clarion
University Foundation, Inc.
*FY20 and *FY21 excludes interest expense from
debt service for university student housing
FY 21 Support By Category
$1,709K
Scholarships & Grants
$1,367K
Campus Activities & Programs
Operational & Support Services
Total: $3,282,000
$206K
GROWING OUR ENDOWMENT
Endowment Balance from FY05 - FY21
$50,000,000
$49,474,465
$45,000,000
ASSETS
JUNE 30, 2021
JUNE 30, 2020
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Current Assets
$16,069,190
$13,734,230
Investments
49,418,350
38,862,161
Other
Long Term Assets
93,311,009
105,391,867
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$162,798,549
$157,988,258
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
$4,479,560
$4,981,183
Debt Outstanding
92,743,587
95,755,155
Total Liabilities
97,223,147
100,736,338
Net Assets:
Without Donor Restriction
18,256,775
20,459,372
With Donor Restriction
47,318,627
36,792,548
Total
Net Assets
65,575,402
57,251,920
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$13,842,190
$10,000,000
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
JUNE 30, 2021
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
FY20
FY21
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$162,798,549
$157,988,258
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
Clarion, Pennsylvania
Board of Directors 2021-2022
Effective July 1, 2021
Our Foundation is proud to facilitate Clarion’s philanthropic
goals through sound financial management, stewardship and
service to our campus community.
We remain forever grateful to the dedicated individuals and
organizations contributing their time and substance to make
it happen. Thank you!
As the pandemic has continued, our faithful donors
accepted the call to help! New assistance – such as the
Student Emergency Fund and Student Resource Room – was established at the
onset of the pandemic to provide aid to our students during extenuating life events
when food, rent and/or other personal items were needed. In addition to scholarship
support, the current economic climate has proven that all support is so very
important to keep our students safe, healthy and learning!
As six PASSHE universities – including Clarion, California and Edinboro in the
western part of the commonwealth – move toward integration, we are beginning
conversations about how the foundations might also benefit from new
opportunities. As we explore what the future might hold for the universities,
please know that we and our university partners are committed, first and foremost,
to maintaining our long history of honoring donor intent and ensuring that gifts
designated to support our Clarion will continue to do so.
As we navigate these events and forge ahead for a better future, we welcome the
end to the pandemic, while embracing the opportunities of the integration.
With sincere gratitude and best wishes,
Max R. Smith
In Memory of
Richelle “Ricci” Aaron
Ms. Jane K. France
PRESIDENT
Mr. Archie L. Palmore, Esq.
Mr. Thomas Launer (Ex-Officio)
President-Elect Alumni Association Board
Mr. Mark R. Demich
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Mr. James L. Kifer (Ex-Officio)
Council of Trustees Representative
Mr. Scott E. Burns
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson (Ex-Officio)
Clarion University President
Edinboro University Interim President
California University Interim President
Mrs. Carol Truscott
SECRETARY
Mr. Bruce Sukaly
TREASURER
Mr. James M. Geiger (Ex-Officio)
Senior Vice President for Advancement &
Clarion Campus Administrator
Mr. Christian Allison
Mr. Carl D. McManamy
Mr. Paul Palmer
Mr. Max R. Smith (Ex-Officio)
Executive Director
Mr. Scott V. Reinsel (Ex-Officio)
Assistant Treasurer/Controller
Ms. Susan A. Slike
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret.)
Mrs. Desirée N. Beck (Ex-Officio)
Assistant Secretary/Admin. Assistant
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
Ricci passed away peacefully June 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a member of the Foundation family, serving as our finance/data clerk, for
more than 12 years. Her daily presence infused our work days with kindness, courtesy
and intelligence. We were blessed to have known her, and she is missed.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with Ricci’s husband, Robert “Bobo,” and daughters,
Audrey and Caitlin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made
in Ricci’s name to the Clarion University Foundation, Inc., Pay It Forward Scholarship.
Golden Eagle
GATEWAY
GATEWAY TO SUCCESS
The Office of Alumni Engagement has launched Golden Eagle Gateway, a new
platform aimed at connecting alumni with each other, with faculty and staff,
and with students.
The overall purpose of the Graduway-based platform is networking, according to
Ann Thompson, director of alumni engagement. The Golden Eagle Gateway had a
soft launch in spring 2020, and since then, membership has grown to more than 390.
“Alumni can use Golden Eagle Gateway for any kind of networking, with the
knowledge that other users are members of the Clarion University community,”
Thompson said. “You can sign up in less than two minutes by registering with your
LinkedIn or Facebook profile. Simply go to clariongateway.com to register.”
Golden Eagle Gateway brings the Clarion University community together through:
• A running feed of alumni updates, interesting content, photos and conversations.
• A full opt-in directory of alumni and students, allowing members to connect with
the Clarion University community, all over the world.
•A mentorship program, giving members the opportunity to be mentored by others
or offer mentorship to fellow alumni/students.
• A job board with current opportunities, posted by alumni, students and strategic
partners.
• Group conversations allowing members to engage at a more granular level with
those with the same class, interests, careers, industries and locations.
• Events posted by alumni, students and Clarion University, inviting members to
upcoming events, encouraging pop-up engagement, coffee meetings around the
world, webinars hosed by subject matter experts within our networks, and other
organic engagement opportunities created for and by members.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT: CLARIONGATEWAY.COM
ANNUAL REPORT 2021
HERE COMES THE SUN.
HERE COMES THE SUN.
AND I SAY
IT’S ALL RIGHT.
BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Although written by George Harrison and sung by The Beatles, my
favorite version of this tune is by Richie Havens as played on his
Guild D40 guitar. One cannot help but feel optimistic about things to
come as he strums (or rather pounds) on his guitar.
The short, simple lyrics make me feel that the future looks bright for
Clarion University and its evolution into PennWest Clarion.
While all the details of this integration are not yet ironed out, the
opportunities that will be afforded with the creation of the new
entity are becoming clearer.
At Clarion University Foundation, Inc., we are guided by Dr. Dale’s
vision of student-centric outcomes while building the stake in our
region.
To this end, the Foundation has provided support in the areas that
have those student-centric goals in mind. This past year, the
Foundation gave $1 million to the University to support the
Education and General Fund. This contribution helped ameliorate
some of the unexpected costs due to the pandemic. Also, the
growth in our endowment increased by $10 million (26%) to
$49.4 million, enabling the granting of scholarships totaling
$1.4 million to 830 students.
As the fine points of the integration come into focus, our aim at the
Foundation remains to manage our endowments in a manner that
will provide intergenerational equity. This means that students will
continue to receive scholarships for generations to come.
Our mission is also one of protecting donor privacy while assuring
that specific intentions for donated funds are met.
So, let me thank all of our donors. You have made a difference in the
lives and fulfillment of aspirations of thousands of students.
And on that note, go listen to “Here Comes the Sun” – and smile!
Sincerely,
Jane K. France
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
BY THE NUMBERS 2021
FILL
NEST
THE
CLARION UNIVERSITY
AWARDED
more than
RAISED
$5 MILLION
more than
$25K
OVER TWO YEARS
PLUS COUNTLESS
FOOD ITEMS
& SUPPLIES
STUDENT
EMERGENCY FUND
RAISED OVER
$75K
OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS
& PROVIDED EMERGENCY SUPPORT OF
$56K TO
200 STUDENTS
DURING THAT TIME
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT
CLARION.EDU/SUPPORTSTUDENTS
FY21
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
$1.4
MILLION
AWARDED TO
830 STUDENTS
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
LAST
YEAR
25%
OF THOSE WERE
PROVIDED BY
CLARION UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION, INC.
Dr. David ’69 and Kathy ’68 Wartinbee worked hard throughout their careers, he as
a professor of biology, she as a librarian. When they retired, Alaska’s beauty – of the
people even more so than of the breathtaking scenery – lured them from their home
state of Pennsylvania.
“I felt like I was home,” Kathy said of their first visit.
David’s research of streams and aquatic insects first took them to America’s 49th
state in the summer of 1977. The Wartinbees were so enamored with Alaska that they
returned for all but a few summers until they moved there permanently in 1997.
Before they committed to moving, they wanted to experience winter there.
“We came during Christmas break when I was in law school,” David said.
“We said, ‘Let’s see what it’s like in the winter.’ It was even more beautiful. Winter is
spectacular.”
They moved there permanently after retiring from their teaching jobs in Pennsylvania.
Now that it is their home, the Wartinbees embrace the climate and terrain, as well as
the planning ahead that is essential for survival even during routine trips.
In Soldotna, where the couple lives, David said temperatures fall to 40 degrees below
zero in the winter. Soldotna is about 50 air miles or 150 road miles south of Anchorage.
“You have to have the appropriate gear to take care of yourself for the kind of
conditions you’ll be in,” David said.
“I FELT LIKE I WAS HOME”
The Wartinbees live near wilderness, where there are no houses, no roads and no cell
coverage. They spend as much time as possible in the wild and beautiful places that
surround them. Preparation is key.
“We have different clothing. I have five changes of long underwear. You just prepare
for the weather. This is my 15-degree jacket. This is my minus-10-degree jacket,”
Kathy said.
“As I prepare to work at a Galena checkpoint for the Iditarod sled dog race, I have
packed my minus-45-degree jacket,” David said.
Alaska is a state with very few roads, David said. He and Kathy get around using their
Polaris side-by-side ATV, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and walking. David is a licensed
pilot and has his own Cessna 180 plane that is fitted with wheels, skis or floats,
depending on the season – that he uses to visit wilderness areas for sightseeing,
hiking, fishing or visiting friends.
Some parts of Alaska are dark for several months, but the least amount of sunlight in
Soldotna is five hours per day. During those periods, “you have to go outside,”
David said.
“If it’s a nice bright day, you can figure I’m going to go out flying, or ice fishing or
running the snow machine,” he said. Snow machine is another term for snowmobile.
Kathy said her knees are shot from downhill skiing, but she stays active with
snowshoeing, hiking, gardening, quilting and traveling with her husband.
In the summer months, Soldotna can have almost 20 hours of daylight – “Lots of time
to play,” David said.
Planning ahead has also been a financial priority for the Wartinbees. Long before they
became Alaska residents, David and Kathy began to make decisions to enable the life
they have now. Part of their carefully crafted plan is philanthropy.
“I’d been sending Clarion $100 each year for many years. One of the things that I
learned to do is invest money and make money with the investments,” David said
“We have everything we could want in terms of toys, a wonderful place to live, and
good health; we don’t want for anything. We are comfortable. Now, we are able to
step up our support of education.”
“We owe Clarion. We earned our living because of the education we got at Clarion,”
Kathy said. “It’s payback time.”
“We recognize that there are students who can use a helping hand going through
college, and we want to provide an opportunity for some of those students,” David
said. “Neither of us came from wealthy families, and we know how difficult it can be to
afford college. That’s one of the reasons we wanted to start these scholarships –
to help someone who needs it.”
“It takes a noble person to
plant a seed for a tree that
will one day provide shade to
those whom he may
never meet.”
~D. Elton Trueblood
Larry W. Jamison ’87
Director of Planned Giving
814-393-1926 | ljamison@clarion.edu
A copy of the latest financial report, registration filed by this organization, and a description of our programs and activities may be obtained by contacting us at: Clarion University Foundation, Inc., 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214, 814-393-1610. Clarion University Foundation, Inc. was formed in Pennsylvania. If you are a resident of one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency: Florida: A
COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH43617. Georgia: A full and fair description
of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above. Maryland: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401. Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Clarion University Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167.
Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. Nevada: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c). New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING
PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street,
New York, NY 10005. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Clarion University Foundation, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania,
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Virginia: From the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State
Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.
The William E. Lafranchi Scholarship
William Lafranchi ’49, a native of Brookville, graduated from Clarion State Teachers College in 1949 with a library science degree.
William served as director of Libraries and Media Services at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for 33 years, until his retirement in
1986. Lafranchi was married to Sylvia P. Schmidle Martin (1920-2016), a resident of Wilkinsburg for 52 years who taught at
St. Edmunds Academy in Squirrel Hill (Pittsburgh). Mrs. Lafranchi was elected the first female mayor of Wilkinsburg, serving from
1994 to 1998. Mr. Lafranchi passed away Dec. 2, 2020, shortly before his 94th birthday. This scholarship endowment will benefit
Clarion University of Pennsylvania students for generations to come.
Dr. Nicholas J. Bezak Scholarship
Dr. Bezak was a professor of mathematics at Clarion from 1968 until his retirement in 2001. The oldest of six children, he grew
up on a farm in eastern Ohio. He worked at a grocery store to pay for his Bachelor of Arts degree and continued to work on
the family farm. He stayed true to living among the working class. Two of his brothers created this scholarship to advance the
education of future scientists and to pay tribute to him and the students he taught.
Dr. Harold V. Hartley & Carolyn J. Hartley Scholarship
The Hartleys were lifelong supporters of Clarion University. Dr. Hartley was recruited to Clarion in 1963 to teach speech pathology
and audiology. He was founding chair and established the graduate program for the Department of Communication Sciences
& Disorders. Dr. Hartley was active in faculty governance and in establishment of the faculty union. Mrs. Hartley taught in the
College of Education. Both were active in the community. This scholarship is a memorial to them and to the many students they
impacted.
Dr. Charles “Jack” & Gladys S. Shontz Cultural Life Series Endowment
Dr. Charles “Jack” Shontz began at Clarion State Teachers College in 1957 as assistant professor of biology and was named
department chair in 1958. In the 1961-62 academic year, he accepted a fellowship from the National Science Foundation and
earned his doctorate degree after completing studies and research in zoology at the University of Pittsburgh. During his tenure
at Clarion, Shontz moved to the academic administrative staff at Clarion State and remained there in various capacities until his
retirement in 1983 as associate vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of summer sessions. He married the former Gladys
S. Snively in June 1952. They were married 55 years before she preceded him in death in June 2007. Dr. Shontz passed away
peacefully at home in Apollo, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 2019, at age 93. This endowment was fully funded via a bequest from Jack’s
estate. The Cultural Life Series is intended to provide a series of cultural events for the benefit of the students, faculty and staff of
the university and for the benefit of the community of Clarion.
FILL
NEST
THE
When Clarion students moved out of campus
housing last spring, they were invited to donate
unwanted, unopened nonperishable food items,
hygiene products and household/cleaning products
to the university’s Resource Room.
Students responded generously, donating 780 items.
The Resource Room provides necessities such as
food, deodorant, soap, school supplies, toilet
paper and cold weather accessories to students
upon request.
“We were blown away by the generosity of our
students,” said Meredith Karg, student support
assistant.
The fully stocked Resource Room is open this fall for
students living in campus housing or in the Clarion
area. Students can order supplies by filling out the
form at www.clarion.edu/hungry.
There are two ways you can help keep the Student
Resource Room stocked. Check out the Amazon
Wishlist https://amzn.to/3Jh9Hop or make a
monetary donation at clarion.edu/supportstudents.
in appreciation of our DONORS
GIVING FROM JULY 1, 2020 – JUNE 30, 2021
“This scholarship benefits not just me, but my
remarkable parents, too, as they have three children
to send to college. We are filled with gratitude for
your kindness in assisting with my college
education. I am invested in my life at Clarion. I
am a member of the National Success Leadership
Society, a facilitator for Building Bridges, and vice
president of the Black Student Union. I work at the
Rec Center and am a tour guide for Admissions.
My goal is to become an attorney. My schoolwork
comes first at all times, and I am so thankful to have
the opportunity to achieve my goals.”
Nia Latham, WEB Dubois Scholarship
Political Science, Pre-Law Major
UNIVERSITY CLUB: $5,000 OR MORE
Mr. David E. Adelman ’62
Estate of Dr. Ernest C. Aharrah ’49 & Mrs. Margaret A. Aharrah ’49
Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association
Mr. Douglas P. Barker & Ms. Kathryn Barker
Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Bauer ’84
Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust
Mr. Scott A. Belmont ’83
Dr. C. Larry Bering
Mr. James Bezak
Mr. Sam Bezak & Mrs. Holly Bezak
Mr. Shawn L. Bloom & Mrs. Melisa A. Bloom
Mr. Tom Bowman ’77 & Mrs. Linda S. (Allison) Bowman ’77
Mr. John V. Calipari ’82 & Mrs. Ellen Calipari
Mr. Michael G. Casciato ’81
Clarion Students’ Association
Clarion University Pin Club
The Commodore Corporation - Mr. Barry S. Shein
Mr. Ralph T. Critten ’94 & Mrs. Cynthia H. Critten
Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79 & Mrs. Deborah LPM Demich
Ms. Jeanne M. Dennis
Mr. Jeffrey S. Edwards ’84 & Mrs. Beth Edwards
Ms. Jane K. France ’71 & Mr. Christian L. Allison
Freddie Mac
Mr. Jon W. Gardner ’61 & Mrs. Sue Ann Gardner
Mr. Richard Gent & Dr. Pamela J. Gent
Addison H. Gibson Foundation
Dr. Harold V. Hartley III & Mrs. Donna L. Parker
Dr. David Hartley & Mrs. Julie Hartley
* Donor passed away in the year reported.
Johnson & Johnson
Samuel Justus Charitable Trust
Mr. Marcus J. Katzen & Mrs. Henrietta Katzen
Charles E/Virginia Kaufman Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
William Klemstine Foundation
Mr. L. Kent Kretzler ’73
Mr. Scott Kroh ’74 & Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh
Mr. William E. Lafranchi ’49 *
Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. & Mrs. Sonja Leach
Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ’56 & Mrs. Mary F. (Master) McElhattan ’72
Mr. James E. Moffatt ’70 & Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle) Moffatt ’70
Mr. Charles L. Motter
Florence Nesh Charitable Trust
Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 & Mrs. Jacalyn Norris
Mr. Paul D. Palmer ’61 & Mrs. Paula J. Palmer
Mr. Ryan S. Peffer ’03 & Ms. Suzanne Peffer
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson & Dr. Robert S. Pehrsson
Mr. James T. Ringland & Mrs. Karen E. Ivy
Robindale Energy Services, Inc. - Mr. Scott Kroh ’74
& Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh
S & T Bank
Estate of Dr. Charles J. Shontz
Mr. Richard K. Slike ’76 & Mrs. Susan A. (Stehle) Slike ’79
Dr. Phyllis W. Smith
State Street Corporation
Mr. John M. Stoner, Jr. ’75 & Mrs. Janice L. (McMinn) Stoner ’75
Mr. Henry Suhr, Jr. & Mrs. Beverly Suhr
Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ’79 & Mrs. Leslie Sukaly
Mrs. Carol A. (Neuberger) Truscott ’79 & Mr. John Truscott
Mr. Dennis J. Twigg ’17
Dr. David C. Wartinbee ’69 & Mrs. Kathleen B. (Brosius) Wartinbee ’68
Mr. James M. Whitlinger ’91
Mr. Robert J. Whitman ’89 & Mrs. Michelle Whitman
Mr. Curtis L. Zimmerman ’79 & Mrs. Carrie L. (Englert) Zimmerman
PRESIDENT’S CLUB: $2,500-$4,999
Anonymous Donors
Mr. Garry N. Barton ’72 & Mrs. Margaret J. Barton ’71
Mr. H. Eugene Burns & Mrs. Susanne A. Burns
Clarion University Football Alumni Committee
Mr. Robert J. Cloherty ’62 & Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty
Colegrove Educational Trust
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Dr. Susanne K. Fenske & Mr. Ron Fenske
Mr. Kale R. Fithian ’97
Freebourn Properties - Mr. Royce E. Freebourn ’80
& Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn
Mr. James Geiger & Mrs. Kristen Geiger
Mrs. P.J. (Magaro) Hilbert ’77 & Mr. Gary Hilbert
The J. M. Smucker Company
Mr. John L. Jarzab, Jr. & Mrs. Cynthia L. Jarzab
Mr. Alexander D. Kozora ’15
Mrs. Mary Larson
Dr. Terry Latour & Mrs. Leslie Latour
Mr. Gerald C. Marterer ’67 & Mrs. Suzanne C. (Conroy) Marterer ’67
Dr. David D. McFadden ’84
“I will be the first one in my family
to attend college, and I was not
sure if I could afford it. Thank you
for creating this scholarship; it
makes a huge impact on my life.
Shortly after high school
graduation, I joined the Army.
I now serve in the Army Reserve.
I chose Clarion because of how
flexible they are with my military
schedule and because of the great business program. I hope
to make my family proud by being the first in my family to
earn a degree. Thank you for being so kind and helping my
Clarion journey.”
Bryce Brennan, Jim and Karen Pesek Scholarship
Business Administration and Management/
Military Science Major
Mrs. Marilyn J. (Follette) O’Brien ’63
Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert) Pae ’79
Dr. Diane L. Reinhard
Mr. Dale P. Richards ’64 & Mrs. Andrea R. (Yanshak) Richards ’66
Mr. Vincent V. Sands ’78 & Mrs. Theresa A. (Renz) Sands ’79
Sigma Tau Gamma
Mr. Jeff T. Snodgrass & Dr. Wendy Snodgrass
Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel ’85
Dr. Karen Whitney & Dr. Peggy Apple
RISING EAGLES CLUB: $1,000-$2,499
Mr. Vincent K. Aaron ’70 & Mrs. Alma R. Aaron
Dr. Phillip Ackerman, Ph.D. & Dr. Ruth Kanfer
Dr. Arthur Acton & Mrs. Mary Ann Acton
Mr. Russell F. Adkins ’74 & Mrs. Sharon Adkins
Mr. Robert R. Albert ’83 & Mrs. Margaret A. (Kerwin) Albert ’87
American Legion - Craig E. Fleming Post 66
APSCUF - Clarion Chapter
APSCURF - Clarion Chapter
Mr. Lynn Armstrong ’68
Armstrong Drilling
Ms. Sandra Ashley
Audio-Logic, P.C. Dr. Nora L. Fuchs ’83 & Mr. Daniel Fuchs
Ms. Lindsay R. Banner ’07
Mr. Edward J. Bauer ’70 & Mrs. Kathryn S. Bauer
Mr. Bret W. Beecher
Dr. Dipendra Bhattacharya
Mr. J. Donald Bishop & Mrs. Doris E. Bishop
Mr. William J. Brand ’63
Mrs. Nada J. (Yanshak) Brillante ’64
Mr. Paul Brinsky & Mrs. Tanya Brinsky
Mrs. Lynne M. Britt ’73
Mr. Robert Bubb & Mrs. Marsha Bubb
Mrs. Mary B. (Souser) Buchanan ’93 & Dr. William E. Buchanan
Mr. Philip Bujakowski ’88
Mr. Heath N. Calhoun ’14
Mrs. Madelon (Delp) Callen ’65 & Mr. Darl Callen, Jr. *
Mr. Pete P. Caristo ’55
Mr. Robert Carlson & Mrs. Susan Carlson
Dr. Richard R. Castafero ’68 & Mrs. Gail L. Castafero
Mrs. Betty M. (McCutcheon) Chan ’74
Clarion County Community Bank
Dr. Barbara A. Coles ’89
Mr. Dennis C. Darling ’69 & Mrs. Lila Darling
Mrs. Patricia D. (Revelant) Davidson ’99 & Mr. Adam P. Davidson
Mr. Raymond W. Day ’69 & Mrs. Joanne W. Day
Mr. Dennis Day & Mrs. Susan Day
Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ’74 & Mrs. Bea Dean
Delta Zeta Sorority
Dr. MaryAnn Demchak ’79
Mrs. Patrice M. D’Eramo-Flack ’86 & Mr. Mark J. Flack
Mr. Jeffrey P. Douthett ’79 & Mrs. Terri Douthett
Mr. James F. Droz ’75 & Mrs. Joann Droz
Ms. J. D. Dunbar ’77 & Mr. Henry Faller
Eagle Park Associates LP II - Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82
Eden Inc. - Mr. G. Barrett Garbarino & Mrs. Gwen Garbarino
“You have helped to lighten my
financial burden while allowing
me to focus on learning and
my experiences beyond the
classroom. Your generosity has
inspired me to give back, with
hopes of eventually starting
a scholarship of my own one
day. Thank you for your
support of my academic
endeavors. I promise that I will
put forth my utmost effort to
make you proud.”
Alexis Strouse, Hilbert Tennis
Scholarship
Marketing Major
Athlete (tennis)
Mr. Richard N. Edwards & Mrs. Caroline Edwards
Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ’71 & Mr. Roger Engle
Mr. Sean Esterhuizen & Dr. Amy Esterhuizen
Dr. Soga Ewedemi
Fab-Tec Industries, Inc. - Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ’84
& Mrs. Sheree Kohley
Farmers National Bank of Emlenton
Mr. Paul L. Flickner ’85 & Mrs. Ellen Flickner
Mr. James J. Flynn & Ms. Susan L. Flynn
Mr. Timothy P. Fogarty & Mrs. Bridget Fogarty
Dr. Benjamin Freed & Mrs. Deb Freed
Dr. Phillip Frese & Mrs. Estelle Frese
Ms. Constance Gamaluddin
Mr. Robert J. Garritano ’66 & Mrs. Joyce D. Garritano
Ms. Alana H. Gazetski ’67
Mr. Alan Geiger
Ms. Rhonda E. Green ’92
Mrs. Jamie Gurnee
Hallers General Store, LLC. - Mr. Michael D. Allison ’19
Mr. William R. Hartman ’70
Dr. Sonja V. (Vidunas) Heeter ’77 & Mr. Cliff Heeter
Mr. S. Eugene Herritt ’69 & Mrs. Sally Herritt
Mr. Edmund L. Hess
Hills in the Forest LLC. - Mr. Michael D. Allison ’19
Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82
Mr. Daniel L. Hoffman ’91 & Mrs. Kathleen J. (Spotts) Hoffman ’92
Hoffman Electric Inc. - Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82
Mr. Charles A. Hunt, Jr. ’73
Ice-O Co. - Mr. Jermaine Cooper
Atty. Emmanuel O. Iheukwumere ’90
Iron Furnace Chpt. #288 Trout Unlimited
Mr. Larry W. Jamison ’87 & Mrs. Ann M. Jamison
Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes) Keefer ’93 & Mr. Michael R. Keefer
Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ’68
Ms. Lisa D. Kerle ’11
Mr. James L. Kifer ’83 & Mrs. Brenda Kifer
Kiwanis Club of Clarion
Mrs. Roberta L. (Egidi) Kmiec ’71 & Mr. Dennis Kmiec
Mr. Keith J. Kochert ’98
Mr. Scott Konwinski
Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn
Mr. Nicholas A. Larmon ’15
Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. - Mr. Edward F. Goth ’85
& Mrs. Lisa A. (Leach) Goth ’85
Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ’89 & Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) Linnan ’73
Ms. Martha L. Lojzim ’82
Mr. Minde Lu ’89
Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A. C. - Mr. Daniel Luton
& Mrs. Lori J. Luton
Dr. Dana E. Madison
Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ’63 & Mrs. Nancy C. (Coax) Malacarne ’63
Mr. John Marinich ’75 & Mrs. Patricia S. (Semonich) Marinich ’75
Mr. Rodrick J. Marquette ’97
Mr. L. Douglas Martin ’80
Mr. Charles C. Matsko ’70 & Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore) Matsko ’71
Dr. Andrew M. Turner & Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery
Dr. Ronald E. Montgomery & Mrs. Judith Montgomery
Dr. Terry Morrow & Mrs. Phyllis Morrow
New York Life Insurance Company
Mr. James P. O’Hara ’81
Dr. Patrick T. O’Toole ’79 & Mrs. Tracey O’Toole
Mr. John Owens ’15
Ms. Mary C. Peduzzi ’91
Dr. James G. Pesek & Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek
Mr. Earl C. Peters ’73 & Mrs. Mary O. (Oltman) Peters ’74
Mr. Earl R. Petrucci ’64 & Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci
Mr. Michael P. Phillips ’03 & Mrs. Karissa Phillips
“I am a single mother, going back to
school to finally pursue my dream of
working in the health care field.
Often, I have wondered how I am
able to do this. It is when I receive
blessings such as this award that
gives me the hope that I will be able
to finish my college education,
give my kids a better life and provide
for them.”
Sarah Bowman, Addison Gibson
Scholarship
Nursing/Sociology Major
* Donor passed away in the year reported.
“I am beyond grateful to be a recipient of such a
prestigious gift. Finding my footing in higher
education was not an easy feat. I aged out of the foster
care system at 18. I had to work three jobs to afford
basic life necessities and entrance into a university. It was
an incredibly stressful experience; it seemed going to
college was almost impossible as I tried to save to afford
tuition, books and other school expenses. I plan to make a
career in law focused on assisting the foster youth of our
country. Thank you for helping a young girl who thought
her future was so dim, who found success and happiness
through higher education. I am truly blessed.”
Dr. John Eichlin
Mr. Robert J. Erdeljac ’71
Mr. Steven W. Etzel ’82 & Mrs. Michele Etzel
Mr. Sean M. Fagan
Mr. David Ferro
Lt. Col. George L. Fillgrove ’87 & Mrs. Carolynn E. H. Fillgrove
Ms. Roberta A. Fitzgibbon ’74
Dr. Melinda E. (Laese) Ford ’97 & Mr. Josh Ford
Mr. Joseph A. Fortier ’62 & Mrs. Jacqueline Fortier
Mr. Edward A. Fox ’74 & Mrs. Nancy E. (Whiteman) Fox ’75
Galaxy Federal Credit Union
Mr. Bill T. Germuga ’95 & Mrs. Lucy Germuga
Cassie Schwalm, Addison Gibson Scholarship
Integrative Studies (Communication), Pre-Law Certificate
PHN Charitable Foundation
Mr. Rein E. Pold ’73
Dr. Randall Potter & Dr. Jeanne M. Slattery
Presbyterian Women of 2nd Presbyterian Church
Mr. Gene Puskash
Mr. Scott V. Reinsel ’05 & Mr. Shay Gedam
Mr. Edward L. Renninger ’11 & Mrs. Kayla R. (Kelosky) Renninger ’11
Ms. Shelly A. Respecki ’92
Dr. Kevin J. Roth ’81 & Mrs. Carol A. Roth
Ms. Christina K. V. Sather ’19
Mr. Gregg Schena & Ms. Holly Schena
Mr. Michael E. Shatsky, Jr. ’86
Mr. Abhijit A. Shinde ’11
Ms. Bonnie SinClair ’70
Mr. Edward J. Smith ’65 & Dr. Roxie R. (Ruhlman) Smith ’67
Mr. Kyle N. Smith ’09 & Mrs. Zi-Xiang Shen
Soni Investment Group, LLC.
Ms. Margaret A. Spindler
Mrs. Marilyn L. Stempeck ’83
Mr. Tedd H. Stewart ’65 & Mrs. Jane B. (Bright) Stewart ’65
Mr. John T. Stunda ’79 & Mrs. Patricia Stunda
Swartfager Welding, Inc.
Mr. Ronald J. Sylvester ’85
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret) ’79
& Mrs. Deborah L. (Lipko) Talleri ’80
Mr. David D. Todd ’76
Mr. Jeffrey P. Walentosky ’90
Mr. Seth E. Walker
Mr. Louis J. Weiers ’89
Dr. Richard A. Wiesen ’59 & Mrs. Sandra L. (Hepler) Wiesen ’59
Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ’72
Mr. Daniel S. Wolovich ’70 & Mrs. Cherie L. (Lowe) Wolovich ’68
Dr. Paul R. Woodburne & Ms. Nancy Sansone
Mr. Richard Wrona & Dr. Sharon Wrona
Mr. Matthew K. Zents ’87
Mrs. Janet L. (Steiner) Zidansek ’72 & Mr. Anton Zidansek
CONTRIBUTORS: $500-$999
Mr. Andrew J. Abramson & Mrs. Meredith Abramson
Mr. William Ackerman ’73 & Mrs. Leslie R. (Damon) Ackerman
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Mr. Jason D. Ashe ’03
Mr. David C. Ashe ’77 & Mrs. Donna R. (Deviney) Ashe ’78
Mr. A. Craig Aston ’63 & Mrs. Susan L. Aston ’63
Mr. David A. Bailey ’65
Mr. Kenneth P. Bedford ’99 & Mrs. Dawn M. (Ciafre) Bedford ’99
Blackbird Distillery - Mr. David Black & Ms. Jen Black
Mr. Richard Bolea
Mr. Steven Calhoun & Ms. Tammy Calhoun
Clarion River Brewing Co.
Mr. Harold D. Clark ’68 & Mrs. Mary E. (Proper) Clark ’67
Ms. Maureen Coomler ’98
Mrs. Pamela H. (Hannaford) Cousino ’80
Mr. Robert D. Crowley & Mrs. Barbara J. (Cook) Crowley ’71
Mr. Leonard Cullo
Mrs. Karen W. Curtis ’79 & Dr. George W. Curtis, Jr.
Mr. Robert A. Dandoy ’74
Mr. Terry L. Davis ’75 & Mrs. Cynthia Davis
Mr. Jim Dean & Mrs. Janet Dean
Mr. Ed DeMartino
Dr. Patricia A. Dingle
Ms. Kim L. (Lehman) Dismuke ’77
Mrs. LaVerne H. (Haubrich) Dobos ’59
Double Good
Mr. George P. Drushel ’84 & Mrs. Kim Marie R. Drushel
Mr. Hans C. Olsen & Ms. Diane S. Durbin
Mr. Paul E. Edder ’81 & Mrs. Theresa A. (Zacherl) Edder ’91
Mr. John Ehler & Mrs. Helen Ehler
“It means a lot to me and my family that
someone is taking a chance on my education
at Clarion University. This past December,
my dad suddenly passed away. I think about
him every day, but earning this scholarship
showed me that I need to stay on track for
success in my future. This will provide even
more motivation to succeed at Clarion,
because I know that people like you are
counting on me to do well.”
James Gunning, Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship
Business Management Major
Athlete (football)
Mr. Kevin Golier & Mrs. Jodie Golier
Mr. Robert Golier & Mrs. Sue Golier
Gray Family Foundation
Paul R. Gray Apartments - Mr. Paul R. Gray ’75 & Mrs. Lori Gray
Ms. Frances Grejda ’70
Mr. Steven Grejda & Mrs. Elaine F. Grejda
Ms. Ashley J. Grimm ’08
Mr. William Grove ’88 & Dr. Colleen A. McAleer ’75
Mrs. Cathy E. (Brewer) Haas ’65 & Mr. Richard P. Haas, Jr.
Mr. David L. Hill ’89
Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ’71 & Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter
Mr. Shawn M. Hoke ’95 & Mrs. Rayna A. (Liegey) Hoke ’97
Ms. Heather L. Holstine
Mrs. Brenda F. (McMunn) Hoover ’73 & Mr. Andrew J. Hoover
“Being the third of four children, I have
watched my parents financially support all
of us through our schooling, and I realize the
sacrifice it takes to make that happen. I am
truly grateful for your generous donation. I
am working hard academically and physically
so I can be the best student and athlete that
I can be.”
Luke Schiavon, Waldo S. Tippin Athletic Scholarship
English/Creative Writing Major
Athlete (football)
Mr. John M. Horton, Jr. ’92
Ms. Cynthia M. Horvath ’80
Ms. Candice James-Selander ’71
Mrs. Sandra R. (Hollenbaugh) Jarecki ’69
Dr. Betsy S. (Wyllie) Johnson ’94 & Mr. Robert Johnson
Mr. David J. Katis ’85 & Ms. Julie A. Katis
Dr. Deborah J. Kelly ’99
Dr. Andrew C. Keth ’88
Mr. Bob Kilroy
Capt. Kendall J. King ’71 & Mrs. Gail King
Mrs. Jennifer L. (Montague) Kline ’79 & Mr. Michael Kline
Dr. Scott Kuehn & Dr. Myrna Kuehn
Ms. Lisa R. Esser-Laugand ’94 & Mr. Rogers Laugand
Mr. Raymond D. Lichauer ’70
Mr. Jeffrey S. Linden ’89
Mrs. Hope E. Lineman ’10, ’13, ’G16 & Mr. Larry Lineman
Mr. Walter F. Long III ’20 & Mrs. Laura Long
Mrs. Maureen O. Mann ’72 & Dr. Samuel J. Mann, M.D.
Ms. Brooke C. Mays ’18
Mr. Barry L. McCauliff ’72
Mr. D. Craig McClure ’70 & Mrs. Dayna B. McClure
Mr. Curtis McElhattan
Mr. Eric J. McWilliams ’69 & Ms. Kathy B. Sickles
Mr. Christopher Miller, C.P.A. ’01
Ms. Amy L. (Coon) Miller ’94
Mr. John Miller & Ms. Francesca Miller
Ms. Elizabeth Miller
Mr. James A. Monahan ’71 & Mrs. Margaret T. Monahan
Mr. Edward M. Munn ’75 & Ms. Christine S. Light
Mr. W. Dale Murdock ’72 & Mrs. Debra A. (Uchal) Murdock ’73
Dr. Lori A. (Welch) Murtha ’92 & Mr. Mark Murtha
National Fuel Gas Company Foundation
Mr. Kenneth C. Nellis ’86 & Ms. Cynthia A. Nellis ’16
Rep. Donna R. (Coull) Oberlander ’91 & Mr. Derek F. Oberlander
Mr. David W. Ogden ’74 & Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden
Ms. Mary Alice Ozechoski ’86
Mr. Vincent J. Pascarella ’62
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union
Mr. Robert B. Perry ’53
Mr. Larry C. Pickett ’77 & Mrs. Melissa D. (Audain) Pickett ’80
Mr. Scott Pierce
Mrs. Helen G. (Grudowski) Porter ’60
Mr. Paul A. Price
Dr. James J. Reynolds & Mrs. Janie Reynolds
Mr. Scott A. Rhoades ’92
Mr. Mark Riesmeyer & Mrs. Sheryl Riesmeyer
Rockwell Automation
Mr. Kevin Romanchok & Ms. Debbie Romanchok
Mr. Victor V. Ruberry ’85
Dr. Richard A. Sabousky ’84
Mr. Robert F. Schmidt ’69
Mr. P. Slats Schuster ’61
Mr. Larry Sehman & Mrs. Shelley Sehman
Mr. Brian E. Shea ’76 & Mrs. Sheryl T. (Thatcher) Shea ’76
Mrs. Nina M. (Naismith) Shevchik ’65 & Mr. David Shevchik
Mr. Daniel K. Shirey III ’79
Dr. Elaine M. Shuey ’78
Mr. Nathan S. Simpson ’05
Mrs. Emily E. (Deible) Smith ’02 & Mr. Max R. Smith
Mr. Thomas P. Snee ’91
Mrs. Debra D. Sobina ’83 & Mr. Chris Sobina
Mr. Ronnie R. Standridge ’79 & Mrs. Anne S. Standridge
Ms. Lorraine C. Staples, J.D. ’76 & Mr. Frank Hershkowitz
Mr. Jerry R. Starr ’89 & Mrs. Kathleen A. (Hodgson) Starr ’89
Mrs. JoEllen Steinbrunner ’67 & Mr. Karl Steinbrunner
Mr. John R. Stroup, Jr.
Mr. William Strub
Mr. Jack F. Thompson II
Mr. James A. Town ’95 & Mrs. Annette M. Town ’05
Mr. Harry E. Tripp
United Way, Inc. of Los Angeles
Mrs. Michaeline J. (Pinksaw) Veden ’76 & Mr. David C. Veden
Mr. Gregg J. Wagner ’82 & Mrs. Annemarie (Hackett) Wagner ’82
Mr. Edward D. Wallace ’73 & Mrs. Sharon Wallace
Mr. Neil R. Weaver ’00
Mrs. Frances K. Williams ’79 * & Dr. John E. Williams
Mr. Todd Williams
Dr. James C. Wilson ’53
Ms. Sara J. Zybura ’66
“Receiving this scholarship will help me continue my
education at Clarion University. My career goal is to become
a high school math teacher. Throughout my life, a few of my
teachers have had a tremendous impact on my life; one day
I want to be able to do for someone what they have done
for me.”
Erika Carolus, Mathematics Department Scholarship Endowment
Secondary Ed/Math Major
*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.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Parents
1.1%
Foundation Support to Clarion University
2020-2021 Contribution Revenue:
Donors: 2,845 / $3,348,995
$9,000,000
ALUMNI
Donors: 1,956 / $1,033,578
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
FRIENDS, CONSORTIA, & OTHERS
Donors: 367 / $252,169
Alumni
30.9%
Current & Retired
Faculty, Staff &
Administration
47.7%
$6,000,000
BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS
Donors: 93 / $427,623
$5,000,000
CURRENT & RETIRED FACULTY, STAFF,
& ADMINISTRATION
Donors: 295 / $1,597,408
Friends, Consortia,
& Others
7.5%
Businesses &
Foundations
12.8%
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
PARENTS
Donors: 134 / $38,127
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
For 2020-2021, approximately 3.3% of the
total living Clarion University Alumni
(1,956 out of 59,952)
had made contributions to the Foundation.
$0
FY 05
FY 06
FY 07
FY 08
FY 09
FY 10
FY 11
FY 12
FY 13
Support by University to Foundation
Foundation Support to University
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
FY 19
FY 20*
FY 21*
Over the last 17-year period, the
University has received $9.60
for every $1 provided to Clarion
University Foundation, Inc.
*FY20 and *FY21 excludes interest expense from
debt service for university student housing
FY 21 Support By Category
$1,709K
Scholarships & Grants
$1,367K
Campus Activities & Programs
Operational & Support Services
Total: $3,282,000
$206K
GROWING OUR ENDOWMENT
Endowment Balance from FY05 - FY21
$50,000,000
$49,474,465
$45,000,000
ASSETS
JUNE 30, 2021
JUNE 30, 2020
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Current Assets
$16,069,190
$13,734,230
Investments
49,418,350
38,862,161
Other
Long Term Assets
93,311,009
105,391,867
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$162,798,549
$157,988,258
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
$4,479,560
$4,981,183
Debt Outstanding
92,743,587
95,755,155
Total Liabilities
97,223,147
100,736,338
Net Assets:
Without Donor Restriction
18,256,775
20,459,372
With Donor Restriction
47,318,627
36,792,548
Total
Net Assets
65,575,402
57,251,920
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$13,842,190
$10,000,000
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
JUNE 30, 2021
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
FY20
FY21
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$162,798,549
$157,988,258
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Clarion University Foundation, Inc.
Clarion, Pennsylvania
Board of Directors 2021-2022
Effective July 1, 2021
Our Foundation is proud to facilitate Clarion’s philanthropic
goals through sound financial management, stewardship and
service to our campus community.
We remain forever grateful to the dedicated individuals and
organizations contributing their time and substance to make
it happen. Thank you!
As the pandemic has continued, our faithful donors
accepted the call to help! New assistance – such as the
Student Emergency Fund and Student Resource Room – was established at the
onset of the pandemic to provide aid to our students during extenuating life events
when food, rent and/or other personal items were needed. In addition to scholarship
support, the current economic climate has proven that all support is so very
important to keep our students safe, healthy and learning!
As six PASSHE universities – including Clarion, California and Edinboro in the
western part of the commonwealth – move toward integration, we are beginning
conversations about how the foundations might also benefit from new
opportunities. As we explore what the future might hold for the universities,
please know that we and our university partners are committed, first and foremost,
to maintaining our long history of honoring donor intent and ensuring that gifts
designated to support our Clarion will continue to do so.
As we navigate these events and forge ahead for a better future, we welcome the
end to the pandemic, while embracing the opportunities of the integration.
With sincere gratitude and best wishes,
Max R. Smith
In Memory of
Richelle “Ricci” Aaron
Ms. Jane K. France
PRESIDENT
Mr. Archie L. Palmore, Esq.
Mr. Thomas Launer (Ex-Officio)
President-Elect Alumni Association Board
Mr. Mark R. Demich
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Mr. James L. Kifer (Ex-Officio)
Council of Trustees Representative
Mr. Scott E. Burns
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson (Ex-Officio)
Clarion University President
Edinboro University Interim President
California University Interim President
Mrs. Carol Truscott
SECRETARY
Mr. Bruce Sukaly
TREASURER
Mr. James M. Geiger (Ex-Officio)
Senior Vice President for Advancement &
Clarion Campus Administrator
Mr. Christian Allison
Mr. Carl D. McManamy
Mr. Paul Palmer
Mr. Max R. Smith (Ex-Officio)
Executive Director
Mr. Scott V. Reinsel (Ex-Officio)
Assistant Treasurer/Controller
Ms. Susan A. Slike
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret.)
Mrs. Desirée N. Beck (Ex-Officio)
Assistant Secretary/Admin. Assistant
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
Ricci passed away peacefully June 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a member of the Foundation family, serving as our finance/data clerk, for
more than 12 years. Her daily presence infused our work days with kindness, courtesy
and intelligence. We were blessed to have known her, and she is missed.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with Ricci’s husband, Robert “Bobo,” and daughters,
Audrey and Caitlin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made
in Ricci’s name to the Clarion University Foundation, Inc., Pay It Forward Scholarship.
Golden Eagle
GATEWAY
GATEWAY TO SUCCESS
The Office of Alumni Engagement has launched Golden Eagle Gateway, a new
platform aimed at connecting alumni with each other, with faculty and staff,
and with students.
The overall purpose of the Graduway-based platform is networking, according to
Ann Thompson, director of alumni engagement. The Golden Eagle Gateway had a
soft launch in spring 2020, and since then, membership has grown to more than 390.
“Alumni can use Golden Eagle Gateway for any kind of networking, with the
knowledge that other users are members of the Clarion University community,”
Thompson said. “You can sign up in less than two minutes by registering with your
LinkedIn or Facebook profile. Simply go to clariongateway.com to register.”
Golden Eagle Gateway brings the Clarion University community together through:
• A running feed of alumni updates, interesting content, photos and conversations.
• A full opt-in directory of alumni and students, allowing members to connect with
the Clarion University community, all over the world.
•A mentorship program, giving members the opportunity to be mentored by others
or offer mentorship to fellow alumni/students.
• A job board with current opportunities, posted by alumni, students and strategic
partners.
• Group conversations allowing members to engage at a more granular level with
those with the same class, interests, careers, industries and locations.
• Events posted by alumni, students and Clarion University, inviting members to
upcoming events, encouraging pop-up engagement, coffee meetings around the
world, webinars hosed by subject matter experts within our networks, and other
organic engagement opportunities created for and by members.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT: CLARIONGATEWAY.COM