2015 - 2016 Annual Report CONNECT and Newsletter
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Message from the Chair 3 SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign 4 Campaign Gifts 6 David & Dede Del Monte 10 Laura Shenoy 12 Maraline Olson 13 Duc Pham 14 Ja’Narrick James 16 SRJC Commemorative Bricks 18 Honor Roll of Donors 20 President’s Circle 26 Randolph Newman Legacy Society 27 Financial Report 28 Foundation Board & Staff 30
Pride, Purpose, Progress 2 Message from the Chair
Dear SRJC supporters, alumni and friends, On behalf of the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Board, I’d like to extend sincere thanks for your support and to highlight the deep bond between our Sonoma County community and the College. As Santa Rosa Junior College approaches its 100th Anniversary in 2018, your support and connection to SRJC are more important than ever. For nearly one hundred years, Santa Rosa Junior College has been a significant part of both Sonoma County and the California community colleges. It is a real challenge to find anyone in our county who doesn’t have some connection to the College, whether it be as a student, alumnus, or proud parent, grandparent, friend or employer of a SRJC student or graduate. Throughout its history, the College’s inspiring faculty and administrators have ignited students’ passions and supported them in launching impressive and worthwhile careers. Many met significant others in a class at SRJC or made friends for life here. Many who are grateful for the impact SRJC had on them choose to give back to the College by funding scholarships or programs to help others succeed. In this issue we share the remarkable story of SRJC alumnus David Del Monte who, together with his wife Dede, made a transformational gift to the College through a charitable remainder trust. You can learn more about the Del Montes and the inspiration for their generous gift in this edition of the JC Connect. Another extraordinary story is about a young alumnus named Duc Pham who established a scholarship opportunity for science students who can earn research experience alongside him while he completes his doctoral thesis at Cornell University. Read more about Duc (and the first scholarship recipient) in this issue. You’ll also have the opportunity to read more about the SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign that was officially launched in June 2016. We invite you to join us in honoring the past, supporting the present, and funding a bright future for SRJC students and the entire community as we celebrate this important milestone. Thank you for helping us to keep SRJC as the beating heart of our Sonoma County community, a place where we gather together to support education that changes lives and society for the better. Sincerely,
Kent Seegmiller Chair, SRJC Foundation Board
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SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign Gains Momentum & Seeks Champions
In 1917 in the middle of World War I, the Federated Home & School CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP GIFTS Association of Santa Rosa, comprised of 14 determined local women, $100,000 OR GREATER agreed it was time that the community had its own junior college. During a special meeting on November 15, 1917, the association sent Exchange Bank a recommendation to form a junior college to the Santa Rosa Board of Frank P. Doyle Library Endowment Education. Santa Rosa Junior College was formally approved by the Board in spring 1918. For nearly 100 years Santa Rosa Junior College has been providing Darius & Sarah Anderson high-quality and affordable education, workforce training, and community Santa Rosa Junior College Doyle Promise programs for college students, lifelong learners, and local businesses. In celebration of SRJC’s 100th Anniversary, over the next two years the American AgCredit/AgTrust SRJC Foundation will reach out to its community of supporters with a American AgCredit Fund for goal of raising $15 million for the following four areas of focus: Student the Future of SRJC Agriculture Success (scholarships, internships and student support), Academic Excellence (faculty development), Learning Environments (instructional Clover Stornetta Farms equipment and program support), and Financial Stability (endowment Gene M. Benedetti Athletic Fund growth). To date, generous contributors have gifted $4.3 million toward the Campaign goal. Codding Foundation The SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign was publicly launched at the Foster Student Success Program President’s Address to the Community in May 2016 by Campaign Co- Chairs Al Maggini and Pam Chanter. To ensure success, Exchange Bank David & Dede Del Monte contributed a lead challenge gift of $100,000 that has been matched by Endowment of the American AgCredit, Sarah and Darius Anderson, Clover Stornetta Farms, Del Monte Lecture Series Codding Foundation, Sandra Martensen & Alan Selby, Jack M. Farmer, and Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, all of which join a transformational legacy gift from SRJC alumnus and his wife David and Sandra Martensen & Alan Selby Dede Del Monte. These gifts alone exceed $1.3 million. First Generation and Disadvantaged Student Scholarships The Campaign is off to a great start, but there is still a long way to go. Will you help us to reach our goal? Your contribution in celebration of this important milestone will honor the past, support the present, and fund a Kaiser Permanente bright future for SRJC students and the entire community. Santa Rosa Medical Center Health Sciences Program To learn more about how to donate to the SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign, please contact Executive Director Kate McClintock at Jack M. Farmer 707.527.4797 or [email protected]. Luther Burbank Auditorium Endowment Pride, Purpose, Progress 4 https://youtu.be/-JneQTOTihcClick here to view SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign video
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A message from our I believe that I was put on this Earth to help Campaign Co-chairs those in need, and the best way to help is through education. Over one third of my life has been dedicated to helping the College and its students as a trustee and instructor. I have seen firsthand how better education leads to better jobs and lifts our entire community. Let’s join together in support of SRJC to impact Al Maggini our future. — Al Maggini Former SRJC Board of Trustees & Faculty Member ” Retired Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
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I am passionate about education. I am proud to be a co-chair of the SRJC 100th Anniversary Campaign because I am continually impressed by the quality of programs, people, and partnerships associated with the College. SRJC is truly a key to success for our families, friends, neighbors, and businesses. Please join me Pam Chanter Former SRJC Foundation Board Chair in giving to Santa Rosa Junior College.” Vice President, VANTREO Insurance — Pam Chanter
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Gove Celio Jay & Joele Deike Campaign Gifts Patrick J. Channing David & Dede Del Monte Pam & Tim Chanter Donna DeLaBriandais Stephanie J. Chapman Andre Delagnes Anonymous (10) Dorothy Battenfeld Jeff & Cathy Bricker Wai & Margaret Cheuk Roberta Delgado Deana Abramowitz Jane F. Battenfeld Sheila & Gardner Bride Debbie & Don Chigazola Christopher B. Diaz & Joel Reif Don & Mary Baum Willard & Dorothy Gavin Chilcott Joan G. Dickerson AcCounting On Bristol Laurie A. Beard Jonathan & Nancy Chinn Kathleen Diller Computers Inc. Pat & Nancy Broderick Shannon Beglin Cresci Frank Chong Don & Shirley Dimitratos Terry M. Adair Jennifer Brontsema Dana J. Belden Marcy L. Clausen Michael L. Dinelli Joshua D. Adams Karen Brooks Kathy Bell Linda Close Chris & Nancy Doherty Robert & Kim Agrella Sarah Brooks & Dan & Anne Benedetti Clover Stornetta Connie Doherty & Phyllis M. Ahnberg John Schubert Farms, Inc. Dennis Di Ricco Jeanie Benefield Airport Business Center Stuart Broughton Codding Foundation Timothy & Lori Doherty Carole Bennett Lee & Sherry Alderman Lawrence Brown Li Collier John & Thea Dolan Katherine Benton Jill Alger Phyllis D. Brown Mary & Frank Connor Frank & Jackie Dono James Berkland Judith Allewelt Sue C. Brown Ken Coopersmith & Mark A. Douglass Jerry L. Berkowitz Merry Edwards American Elizabeth Bryant & Paul* & Laraine Downer AgCredit, ACA Rose Ann & Larry Kimberly Lawton Linda Cornell Bertolini Trust Marylu Downing American Willard E. Buchanan, Jr. Jennifer Couderc Automobile Assn. Breanne Beseda Warren & Susie Dranit Johnbee M. Buencamino Marian L. Craft Darius & Sarah Anderson Bethlehem Foundation Beulah E. Drygas Samuel Buman Wilson Craig* Gene Anderson Carolyn & Richard Clyde Dubois Aletta M. Buonaccorsi Bischof Canon Crawford Sharon J. Anderson Roberta M. Dunham Karin & Richard Burger Gerald & Suzanne Blue Norma Creaghe Jolie S. Andritzakis Cheryl A. Dunn Linda Burille Simon Bobadilla Tom & Andrea Croft Robert D. Anschicks David M. Dunrud James & Dora Burke Michelle Booher-Poggi CSAA Insurance Group Archaeological David J. Duranceau & Vincent Poggi John & Jayne Burns CSW Stuber-Stroeh Resource Service Juliana Duranceau Bill Boorman Paul & Lynn Bussard Engineering Group, Inc. Jocelyn Arild Gail Dutton Peterson William & Nancy Booth Craig & Jan Butcher Cathleen & Robert Aubrie Armstrong Cummings Jane & Herbert Dwight Karen Bowden Joshua Cacy-McFarland Don Arrabit John Cuppoletti & East West Restaurant Florence Boxerman Patricia Callahan Arrow Benefits Group Danuta Malinowska Carol & Andrew Eber Gerald Boyd Diane E. Campagna Stuart V. Attinello Kathleen & John Dalke Sprague & Marjorie Eric Boylan Maurine Caplinger Duwayne Bahnsen Robert Dallachie Edwards Robert Boyle & Carol & Andrew Carciere Henry C. Baker, Jr. Kari Danskin Jacqueline Egbert Denise Downing Bill & Nancy Carle Susan Baldi Rima Das Gupta Ida R. Egli Theresa Boyle Stanley M. Carrothers, Jr. Jackie & Blake Barnard Raymond E. Davies, Jr. Steven N. Ehrmann Walter & Marilyn Elvin & Alycia Case Bruce Barteaux Bragdon Brad Davis Lindsay Eigenauer Janeen J. Casebeer Mary B. Barton Sally C. Brasseur Oliver & Susan Deegan Sheila Einhorn Lynda Catenacci Pride, Purpose, Progress 6 Karen Eischen Caren Franci Brett & Cheryl Gripe Larry S. Hoki & Zane S. Kesecker Roberta Dover Emerisa Gardens Benjamin & Vicki & Curtis Groninga Syda Khaleck Charlotte Franklin Kenneth & Darlene William & Donna Emery Thelma Groom Abigail Killey Holback Cheryl Franzini-Pegan Andrea L. English Nancy J. Gross Jim & Sharon Kimball Robert Holcomb Debra Franzman Lori Enochs Janet Guidotti Bo & Janet Kirschen Jessica R. Hole Betty E. Freeman Teresa L. Erickson Robert & Roberta Guske Kiwanis Club of Sarah Hopkins James & Eleanor Fremgen Petaluma Cecelia Estrada Virginia L. Haehl Anderson & Dafne Frias Diane Kleinecke-Raven Robert & Amy Ethington Alyssa L. Hall Maria Howard & Brett Raven David & Rhodelia Fuette Emily M. Evans Jerry L. Hall Tammy J. Howard Robert & Muriel Knapp Sandie Fujita Lawson Evans, DDS Leigh S. Hall Robert Howe Michael & Sachiko Fred P. Furth John F. Ewing Louise B. Hallberg Cecil & Geraldine Knappman Larry & Karen Humes Exchange Bank Morris Hamm Jeff & Patty Kolin Furukawa-Schlereth James & Phyllis Imand Kelly J. Exner John F. Hansen Kathleen Kraemer Maria Gaitan Impact 100 Debbie J. Ezersky Nancy M. Hansen Olivia R. Krieger Luz Garcia Phyliss G. Irvine Jeanne Fadelli Karen & Norman Hardin Andrea Krout Douglas & Renee Kim Jacobsen Claire Fagan Garrison Jessica Harris Margaret Kullberg Oudermeulen Kelly Jenkins Joan Gates Robert & Carol Hasenick Douglas & Cathryn Fairlee Therese & Michael Katherine Kuula Roy Gattinella Constance Haun Jennings Kymm Falls Lindsay R. Kvam Thomas Gebhart Doug & Sylvia Havemann Kathy J. Jimenez Nancy A. Fargis Reta D. Kyle & Mengistab Gebre Ronald S. Hayes David & Kathleen Faris JJ Custom Wines LLC Gary B. Santero Alisoun & David Gensler Delores Headley John & Linda Farison Beverly R. Johnson Kathy Laberge Jennie & John Gill Sally Heath Jack M. Farmer Lynn E. Johnson Marcia LaBrucherie Cynthia Gillespie Myrtle Heery Mary & Scott Farrar Dan & Elizabeth Jolivette Noel LaFortune Teresa Giusto Jean A. Hegland Robin Fautley Kaiser Permanente Jeff R. Lafrance David Glass Albert J. Helmke, Jr. Medical Center David Fazzio Sarah Laggos Goebel Construction Steve Helmke Santa Rosa Celestino Fernandez Howard E. Lamb Peggy W. Goebel Beverly & Harvey Bjorn Karlsen Linda Lampson & Steven Fichera Henningsen Kelly Ann Katzin Michael H. Goldberg Mark Meierding Pamela Field Robert & Kathryn Henry Cheryl & Lynn Kaul Richard & Paulette Bob Landman & Judith Fiermonte Gomes Eric Herrera Helen M. Keefer Helene Morneau Danitsa Finch Meridith Goodrow Gerald Hill Keegan & Coppin Ben Lapp Co., Inc. Ken & Donna Fiori Sue Goranson Mary P. Hill & Michael Lapp Stephen Shannon Joanne Kellar Beverly Fischer Joseph & Susan Gorin LauraLyn Larsen Jesse G. Hilsenrad Judy Kellar Fox & Merielle K. Flood Kathleen Grace Carol & Lloyd Larson Beverly J. Hinkle Larry S. Fox Mark Flores Nicholas & Irma Larson Kimberly Greco George G. Hoberg III Alana C. Kelly Bob & Victoria Flores Kevin Larson Billy M. Gregg Arne Hoel Weston B. Kendall Brenda S. Flyswithhawks Sharon & Merlin Lawson Arlene S. Grimes Michael & Susan Hoey K. Randall Kenworthy Leah V. Ford Louisa W. Leavitt
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Charles & Glee Murphy Bonnie J. Panizzera Campaign Gifts Continued Mila J. Murphy Kate Papadopoulos Barbara Ann Murray Tony & Terri Parrish Dennis Murray Katie Parrish Dorothy & Alan Murray Frannie Pautz Gaye LeBaron John & Ann Mahoney Susan McKinley Ross & Christopher Ross Douglas Murray Douglas & Sally Pavese Jeanette L. Lebell Judy Mahoney James B. McKinley Julie C. Muzzatti Marilyn J. Payne Josephine Lee Marvin & Patricia Mai Lynn McMullin Ron Myers Warren Payne Kaarin Lee Shauna Malvino Joan L. McMurray Mark & Allwyn Nagel William A. Payne R. Elton Leith Jennifer E. Mann & Sandra Settle Carmen McReynolds Richard Narad Chris Leivas J. Davis Mannino William O. Pedersen Bill & Jean Meddaugh Anna A. Narbutovskih Lemo USA Inc. Rachel L. Marek Christine B. Pedroncelli Genet Mehari Gwen & Jim Neary Lupe León Ellen Maremont Silver Kenneth R. Pennington Todd G. Mendoza Emmett J. Needels Peter & Olivia Leveque Mary E. Mariani Freyja J. Pereira Thomas M. Menzies Dan Needham Paul Leveque Kim Marois Tenaya L. Perine Marie Meredith Lori A. Nelson Laurie Leveque-Ingram Richard C. Marson Richard & Carol Peterson & Richard Ingram Michael & Maureen Stacie Nelson Sandra Martensen Merrill Ray & Ettamarie Peterson Mirin Lew & Alan Selby Tom Nelson Katherine Michalek Stephen J. Phillips Harriet Lewis Bruce & Connie Martin Robyn L. Nguyen Midstate Construction Arlyn Pittler Les & Nancy Lewis David & Teresa Muriel Niehaus Corp. Martinelli Nicola Place & Susan Lewis & Maridee Noonan Eva M. Mikalson Chris Beeson David Silacci Joseph Martinelli Eric T. Norrbom Jerald P. Miller Burdette and Megan & Way Chet Lim Brian J. Marvin Lincoln & Becky North Nancy Poland Alan & Marge Milner Gary Ling Maryknoll Fathers Norton & Ingersoll, P.C. Merton Preston & Brothers Heidi Miranda Ken A. Ling & Teresa & Sam Norton Tim & Pat Preston Debra S. Sally Suzy & Mike Marzalek Susan Miron Mr. Clem Novak Emily & Jonathan Prigot Guy & Kathy Littman James Mastin Larry & Mary Miyano Anne & Robert Larry & Su Proctor John & Kim Lloyd Marion Matthews Bob Miyashiro O’Donnell Steven & Eleanor Jessica Lofgren Max Machinery, Inc. Greg P. Mlynarczyk, DDS Joan & Spike O’Keeffe Rabinowitsh Matthew Long Bruce McAllister Nadra A. Mlynarczyk Jessica A. O’Kelley Ben & Barbara Race Jessica Longoria Jeff & Anne McBride Tina M. Montgomery Philip W. Olsen Roy D. Ragghianti Gina Lord Sandra Loving Tracy McCarthy Michael & Janet Moore Steve & Elaine Olson Orlando & Elsa Raola Wally & Ellie Lowry Peter & Jill McCormick Mr. Paul Moosman Michael J. O’Neill Dewey S. Ravenscroft M. Joanne Foote Lynch Jack McCune Dr. Michael J. Moratto Charles & Annette Orella Cynthia Reese Molly Lynch Patrick & Denean Katherine Morena Magee Shogo Oshima Marian G. Reid McDonald Mabie Family Foundation Lucila Moreno Persis Overton Peri L. Reilly Tom & Ann McGinley Genevieve B. MacMillan Susan Morohashi Beverly B. Owen Bruce Reinik Mike & Erika McGuire Jacques & Jane Magill Steven R. Morris James & Joan Paddor Bill & M-L Reinking Lynn & Gerald McIntyre Ken & Diane Magoon Robert & Madi Mount Stephen & Judy Page Catherine Reisman Pride, Purpose, Progress 8 Kathleen Renz Ana Schwartz Maxene Spellman Susan Thompson Nelson & Jane Weller & Neal Fishman Jeffrey T. Rhoades Tom Schwedhelm Victoria Thompson Barbara Wheeler Morris & Helga Spizman Marjorie Rhoades Dean & Cheryl Scott Roy & Chris Thuestad Sharon Whited Randall & Ginny Springer Dee & Harry Richardson Sears Point Farming Co. Deb Timmons Donald Whittinghill Spurgeon Painting, Inc Theresa Richter Kent Seegmiller Ike & Doris Tolks Jim & Cathy SRJC Petaluma Campus Wieschendorff Joan Ringler Clint Severson & Teresa J. Tope Conni Ahart SRJC Student Affairs Carol C. Williams Alice Roberti Dwight & Janet Tracy Richard & Lucille Sharke Teresa Stefan Golden D. Williams Doug Roberts Hollie Tracy Charlene Shaw Christopher J. Kirk Wilson Carlo R. Rocca Everett & Ilene Traverso Stephenson & Susan F. Flagg Kris Shear Patrick C. Wilson George & Sandra Gay & Hans Stern W. Martin Roche Lynn Sherard-Stuhr Traverso Susan W. Wilson & Jeffrey Stuhr Victoria A. Stewart Margaret Rockwood Bill Traverso Donna Wojtkowski Gordon & Michi Shimizu Terry D. Sthymmel Harold L. Rodarmel Deborah Treefz & Linda Woodside Joseph & Margery Charles & Dora Lou Stice Rocky Daniels Bruce & Janine Rodda David C. Woodworth Shoemaker Joan F. Stimson Robert & Jo Ann Triebel Raquel Rodriguez-Rasor Wright Contracting, Inc. Vincent & Nancy Shubat Joan Stolting Wilson Ransom & Marilyn Charles & Sharon Root Phil Wyatt & Mary Robert & Stephanie Turner Meg S. Stoner Cameron Ryan James C. Rosa Siemer Elizabeth Tynan Martin and Carol Stoye Brian A. Wylie Roger Rose Peter Simis Chandra L. Umlauf William H. Strobel, Jr. Sarah Yardley Clark Rosen Joshua R. Simmons Laura Vallejo Estate of Sylvia G. Sucher Katherine Yates Denise M. Rousseau Joseph B. Simons Royce & Carolee Lorne & Janice Swanets Martha M. Yates Mary Ann Rovai Ronald G. Simpson, M.D. Van Bebber Ellen Swenson William York Peter & Maria Rowell Michael & Mary Sims Nicole A. Van Cleave Marilyn Swire Nancy Yoshioka Leigh M. Royston Dianne M. Smith Melody Vega Carolyn Szwed Albert B. Yu John G. Rush Edward R. Smith William M. Vick Phil* & Faye Talamantes Barbara Yungert Eric & Maryann George L. Smith Jr. & Victory Auto Group Sabelman Nancy Doyle Smith Trust Windy & Andy Tam Hilleary M. Zarate Gustavo Vigil-Hernandez Jane Saldana-Talley Carl W. Snider Victor Tam Deborah Ziccone Francis & Gwen Vilicich David C. Salo John J. Soares & Cathleen Tandy Jack Ziegler & Alicia Virtue Mary Ann Ciavonne Stephanie D. Sanchez Tina M. Hendrix Ron & Leone Teel Chuck Wade Pamela S. Zimmerman Peg Saragina Rebecca Soler Karol S. Telegin Antoinette T. Walker Robin Zolotoff Steve & Coral Saxe Carlos J. Solorzano Joseph Tembrock Johnnie J. Walker Wendy Zukas Jim H. Schee Sonoma County Linda Temple Reed & Marilyn Walker Farm Trails Frank J. Zwolinski, Jr. Michelle Schiavone Mary M. Testorelli Pamela J. Sorensen Hannah Wallstrum George & Nancy Schmall Scott & Michele Thayer David B. Spahn Richard & Sheila Ward Julie & Scott Schoepp The Heck Foundation Shirley & William Ward Sparetime Supply *Deceased William & Patricia Chelsea R. Thill Beverly Wasson Schrader Michelle Sparks Sue Thollaug Jack & Patricia Wegman Marjorie A. Schultz Speedpro Imaging Marie S. Thompson Santa Rosa Robert & Arlene Weis
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Transformative Gift Honors Moving SRJC Experience
Always humble, David and Dede say that the gift is truly a “win-win” for the College and for them. They say that though the gift was made with charitable intent, it also serves a practical purpose – the CRUT allows them a charitable income tax deduction and an annual lifetime income during retirement. They say that this was a great option for them because “it is a well-managed, positive way to make a real difference.” David said “We appreciate that our support will reach wider than an individual scholarship, and that it allows us to leave a legacy to be proud of. My SRJC experience had a profound impact on me, so there is emotional ownership in our gift. I know firsthand what a valuable asset the College is, and I’m proud to be a part of that.” SRJC Alumnus and his wife David & Dede Del Monte David’s connection to the College began over 50 years ago Dede and David Del Monte have many interests and in 1961 when David enrolled as a student at SRJC. David many choices of where to invest, but both say it was no studied business courses while being actively involved in question that Santa Rosa Junior College should be a major campus life. In addition to attending classes he worked for beneficiary. Together they made an important decision the Press Democrat Circulation Department and for two that will influence the futures of countless students to years, led the publicity committee that represented the come. student body. The couple chose to contribute real estate and equity He remembers one activity in particular that really had holdings through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) an impact on him – a speaker that came to campus as in support of the Dede and David Del Monte Lectureship a representative of the Communist party spoke to a full Endowment. The endowment funds a diversity-focused house at the Burbank Auditorium. He says that hearing lecture series that David established in 2000. With this that speaker in person was an enlightening experience, gift, Dede and David hope that the annual event will and one that opened his eyes to diversity in a new way. continue to shape minds and hearts through important He continued to attend such events and to immerse conversations centered in diversity, and that the speakers himself in the news and culture of the time, allowing him will continue to have a transformative impact on future expand his social education as he pursued his academic generations of SRJC students. education. David describes his junior college experience as “transformative and growth promoting,” and a time that truly shaped his way of thinking about the world around him. Pride, Purpose, Progress 10 He remembers with fondness the faculty who motivated and mentored him; he was especially influenced by John Soares (Economics and Business Law) and Keith What is a CRUT? Allen (Journalism). He laughed sharing memories of Mrs. Blewitt in the cafeteria and of his time as an active member of the Student Bachelor Club. He shared that A CRUT is a great way to gift, receive attending SRJC was a family affair, as he had 2 brothers income for life, and help students attending and several cousins who also attended the College. Santa Rosa Junior College. How does it David went on to San Francisco State University, and work? You transfer a highly appreciated then launched a long and ultimately successful career asset (like stock or real estate) into an as a real estate broker and investor. Life has taken him all around the world, but he has always maintained his irrevocable trust, providing an immediate connection to Sonoma County and his love of SRJC. In charitable income tax deduction and fact, he returned as an adjunct real estate instructor and to serve on the SRJC Foundation Board of Directors in removing the asset from your estate so 1996 and has been a proud donor for decades. no estate taxes will be due on it when David eventually moved to New York, where the you die. As trustee, the SRJC Foundation concierge of his building introduced him to another then sells the asset at full market value, resident named Dede. Little did they know that brief paying no capital gains tax, and re-invests introduction would lead to love and marriage! David shared his love of SRJC with the love of his life, and after the proceeds in income-producing assets. visiting the campus with him, Dede fell in love with For the rest of your life, the trust pays SRJC too. She was so impressed by the people and the energy on campus that she urged David to expand his you an income (fixed dollar amount or planned contribution. Today, her name is alongside fixed percentage of fair market value), his on the marquee on the first floor of the Bertolini and when you die, the remaining trust Student Services Center that says “David and Dede Del Monte Lobby.” assets go to the SRJC Foundation. To learn As they celebrate the October arrival of their first more, visit foundation.santarosa.edu or grandson, David and Dede can be assured that they contact Kate McClintock at 707.527.4797 have made a difference in the lives of generations to or [email protected]. come through their generous support of Santa Rosa Junior College.
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Born in Bombay, India When her daughter moved to Santa Rosa to practice law, in 1924, Laura Shenoy is Laura visited and fell in love with the area. She found a the daughter of a former vacancy with Santa Rosa City Schools teaching English at Publicity Director for a middle school. Since she’d taken classes in Sacramento at Zenith Swiss Watch American River College, she sought another community Manufacture from college where she could continue her passion for learning. Geneva, Switzerland. Her She said “In 1983 I checked out SRJC, I registered, and I am parents raised her in a very still taking classes to this day.” conservative environment The first class she took was Water Aerobics. Next, it was Body and she studied at Conditioning, and then many other classes offered through the Gloria Convent of our athletics and kinesiology programs. She also took several Carmelite Nuns. Later, she computer classes, and said “I owe my knowledge of computers attended the University of to SRJC. I never knew what a computer was before.” Mumbai, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Laura will turn 93 in February, and credits her good health English and French. Since to swimming in the SRJC pool for over 30 years. She loves her grandparents and exercising at the College so much that she established a parents had instilled in planned gift for specialized equipment for the Adapted PE her the value of education, Program and Weight Room, and to create the Laura Shenoy Laura decided pursue a Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will provide support for career in this field. She taught French at Saint Mary’s Jesuit Adapted PE students interested in working with those Secondary School in Mumbai for nearly 20 years, while with disabilities. raising and educating her children. She didn’t stop there. To honor her passion for health in In 1969 her husband passed away, and after some years of another way, she also established and pledged an annual gift reflection, Laura decided to move closer to her daughter in to the Laura Shenoy Food Fund for Foster Students. The fund the United States, so she moved to California. is used to provide food vouchers for healthy, nutritious meals for low-income foster students attending SRJC. As a new immigrant, Laura had to overcome many obstacles. She recalled with a smile: “In India I drove on the Laura is a great friend of the SRJC Foundation and supports left side of the road. I come to the USA and they are driving its mission to advance education wholeheartedly. She believes on the right side of the road. I thought I wouldn’t be able to that education is essential. “I tell young people something I manage it. For a whole year I took the Greyhound bus.” learned from my grandmother’s advice: You can lose your house, you can lose your money, but you will never lose your She pursued teaching positions, but getting credit for her education. Education is one of the most important things studies in India was a long and difficult process. After many we have.” roadblocks, a UC Davis representative came to observe her giving a lesson and wrote a glowing report, which helped her To contribute to either of Laura’s funds, contact get back to teaching English in middle school in Sacramento. Sarah Laggos at (707) 527-4733 or [email protected].
Pride, Purpose, Progress 12 SRJC Alumna Makes Her Ice Cream Dreams Come True SRJC was pivotal in What do ice cream and Santa Rosa Junior College what global warming is doing to our planet, have in common? Together, they helped Maraline but as the business owner of an ice cream moving my Olson open and run the successful Sebastopol ice parlor, it’s helping my business.” cream parlor Screamin’ Mimi’s for the past twenty business Maraline is doing her part to reduce her years. company’s impact on the environment. forward. Maraline grew up in upstate New York in a town “Ninety-nine percent of our materials she describes as the east coast equivalent to are biodegradable – our cups, spoons, Sebastopol. When her husband was offered a everything. All of Screamin’ Mimi’s garbage, job with a technology company in Petaluma, they like coffee grinds and banana skins, goes - SRJC Alumna uprooted their lives to become west coasters. into compostable food scrap bins. We went Maraline Olson After selling her own women’s clothing business from having six overflowing garbage cans and moving to Sonoma County, Maraline enrolled picked up twice a week to one compost at SRJC to take some culinary classes, just for fun. bin and half a garbage bin per week. My At home sick one day, Maraline saw a television employees even sort through the customer segment on successful women pursuing what they trash bin and pull out recyclables.” loved to do. For Maraline, she enjoyed cooking, One thing that hasn’t changed over the past but she truly loved ice cream. She said “I was twenty years has been the local support of missing the ice cream parlors I knew as a child. her business and her love of community. As I was laying sick on the couch, I realized there “I love being a part of this community. I was a need for an ice cream parlor in the area. My love watching women come in to the store husband thought it was a great idea and suggested pregnant and then seeing the kids grow I write a business plan.” up and those same kids apply for a job Maraline enrolled in a six week business plan class here. The first employee I ever hired has a at SRJC. “It was pivotal in moving my business 5 year old daughter now and she forward. I ended up getting a women in small talks about working at Screamin’ business loan because of the plan I wrote during Mimi’s when she grows up.” the class and I believe the class is the reason why Her employees are one of the store is so successful. It got me to focus on the reasons Maraline loves what I was going to do and the instructor, James owning Screamin’ Mimi’s. She Mulvino, gave great feedback on my plan. I love mostly employs high school the fact that I took this inexpensive class that and college students, completely changed my life. The part-time classes twelve of which are SRJC at SRJC were all instrumental in helping me get to students. “I love my staff. where I am today.” I love ice cream. And I Screamin’ Mimi’s opened for business on October love having the keys 28, 1995. In 2015 Screamin’ Mimi’s celebrated its to an ice cream store. 20th Anniversary in October. Maraline has seen I love what I do.” plenty of changes over the years in clientele, employees, ingredient prices and traffic. She’s also seen the effects a warming climate can have on her business. “As an environmentalist, I don’t like
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International student Duc Pham’s path to higher education instructor. Duc’s research experience with Nick led to other in the United States took him from Santa Rosa Junior opportunities, including an internship at Sonoma State College to the prestigious Cornell University in New and another at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. York, where he currently is studying for his doctorate in When Duc applied for transfer and was admitted to Comparative Biomedical Sciences. Duc was born and Cornell University to study physiology, he was offered raised in Vietnam, where his parents saved and sacrificed a full scholarship. By then, Duc knew exactly what he to enable him to accomplish more than wanted to do: he wanted to teach, and to they could. Inspired by them, he worked inspire students to become scientists and tirelessly to surpass many obstacles in mentors like his SRJC mentors. his way to pursue higher education. Duc credits his support network with holding Last year, Duc received his bachelor’s him up when it was the hardest: “I believe degree in Biological Sciences from Cornell success is not solely based on your ability. University, one of the top universities I think success is when you have other in the country, and saved up to fly his people on board, too, other people parents to the U.S. from Vietnam for who are willing to help you,” Duc said, graduation. “They waited their whole lives naming a number of his SRJC supporters to see that moment,” Duc said. “They’re including SRJC President Dr. Chong, and really proud parents.” Soon enough, his instructors Danielle King and the late they’ll have even more to be proud of: Nick Anast. Duc was accepted by Cornell to earn his Ph.D. in Comparative Biomedical Sciences Before enrolling at SRJC, Duc attended and expects to graduate in 2020. a high school where many students were considering nursing careers, so he Duc’s connection to SRJC has come full thought that might be a good career circle. Recognizing the strong influence choice for him as well. But at SRJC, of his mentor and the importance of the Danielle King’s life sciences class made him research opportunities he was provided, think twice about the major. After continuing with Nick Duc decided to help other students with similar interests. Anast’s biology class, Duc decided to switch his major from He worked with the SRJC Foundation to seek funding to nursing to biology, hoping to become a life sciences faculty establish the Nick Anast Summer Undergraduate Research member like his mentors. Fellowship (NASURF), a research program through which he’ll be mentoring SRJC students. It is a 10-week Recognizing his dedication for science, Nick Anast mentored experience in cardiovascular pathophysiology offered Duc a research internship, an experience that was research in the Department of Biomedical Science at necessary in order to get into graduate schools. “Nick had Cornell University under the guidance of Duc and his lead a really big impact on me. He was just a really down-to- researcher. earth person, a really helpful guy,” Duc said of the late SRJC Pride, Purpose, Progress 14 As the first NASURF recipient, SRJC student Alexandra head to medical school. From Nick to Duc to Alexandra Dubinin spent the past summer working with Duc in and countless others, the power of an SRJC education, the Jonathan Butcher Lab studying heart disease. “This SRJC experiences, and SRJC relationships is evident and research opportunity has given me new appreciation for will continue to make an impact. medicine and helps me understand diseases on a new level,” she said. “I never considered research before and For more information and to contribute to the I fell in love with it. It’s exciting to make connections that Nick Anast Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship you weren’t expecting and see actual results.” This fall fund, please contact Sarah Laggos at (707) 527-4733 Alexandra will be attending UC Berkeley with plans to or [email protected].
Left: The late Nick Anast gives a demonstration during the 2014 Day Under the Oaks at SRJC Right: Alumnus Duc Pham with Student Alexandrea Dubinin in the lab at Cornell University where they spent the summer studying heart disease
SRJC FOUNDATION 2015/2016 Annual Report • foundation.santarosa.edu 15 Meet Ja’Narrick James. A sophomore Sebastopol from kindergarten through Support student athlete at Santa Rosa Junior high school, graduating in 2015 from College majoring in Kinesiology, Analy High School. He had a goal of On and Ja’Narrick is a leader both on and off attending City College of San Francisco the football field. He is the captain to play football, based purely on the of his team, a representative on the reputation of the athletic program. He Off the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, wasn’t concerned about academics – a 1st Team All-Conference football he thought they didn’t really matter at Field player, and a Scholar Student Athlete a junior college. with a 3.7 GPA. Though his road to success was met with many challenges, But, a few months prior to graduation, Leads to he credits his teachers and coaches his father was diagnosed with stage at SRJC for helping him to achieve his 4 gastric cancer. Things got very bad, Student dreams. very fast. Ja’Narrick was forced to reconsider his decision to attend CCSF, Ja’Narrick was born in Lafayette, as he felt obligated to stay home to Success Louisiana, but grew up in Sonoma help his mom care for his dad. He County. He went to school in decided to enroll at SRJC instead.
Pride, Purpose, Progress 16 “I know that none of this would have been even remotely possible anywhere else…” - SRJC Scholar Athlete Ja’Narrick James
Toward the end of that summer, his they encouraged him to stay positive athletic careers. “I know that none of parents went back to Louisiana to visit and push through the tough times, this would have been even remotely family, and during the course of the often sharing their own stories of trials possible anywhere else – I’m beyond visit his dad got very sick. Ja’Narrick and tribulations. His group of football thankful for all of the individuals was flying back and forth between coaches checked in on him every who offered their support and for California and Louisiana until his father single day, doing what they could to fill the school as a whole. I am forever passed away on August 21, 2015. the void left by his father. indebted to this institution for all it has He returned to Sonoma County two done for me, and I’ll always be a proud weeks later, the week before the first Ja’Narrick says he learned very quickly Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cub.” football game of the season and a few that what he had heard about junior weeks into the academic year. colleges was far from true, especially at SRJC. He says that there is a Ja’Narrick was behind before he even presumption that junior colleges are started – he had missed weeks of class, really just large, easy stepping stones was behind in his playbook, and was to something better, where there isn’t reeling from the loss of his father. He much personal interaction or academic felt as if the world had been pulled challenge. He said that he never out from underneath him. But, there believed going to a junior college was more. Just three weeks after his would be something to be proud father’s passing, his grandmother of. “My junior college experience has passed away, followed by his uncle been far from what I was expecting, just two weeks later. Dealing with so and I know that many others feel the much loss was confusing, stressful, and same,” he said. painful. Ja’Narrick felt alone and lost all motivation for school, football, and The support of the teachers and everything else in his life. coaches at SRJC helped Ja’Narrick to not only survive, but to succeed Knowing a bit of his story, the teachers beyond his expectations. Today and coaches at SRJC came to his he is on his way to receiving his first rescue. His teachers not only helped associate degree and is preparing him to catch up in his classes, but also for transfer to a 4-year university supported him on a personal level - to continue both his academic and
SRJC FOUNDATION 2015/2016 Annual Report • foundation.santarosa.edu 17 2015 - 2016 SRJC BRICK DONORS COMMEMORATIVE Joshua D. Adams Robert and Kim Agrella BRICK PROJECT Phyllis M. Ahnberg The SRJC Alumni & Friends Lee and Sherry Alderman Aubrie Armstrong Commemorative Brick Project Stuart V. Attinello provides an opportunity for Mary B. Barton Don and Mary Baum alumni, new grads, donors, Laurie A. Beard employees, companies, and Carole Bennett Theresa Boyle friends of the College to Jeff and Cathy Bricker create a lasting tribute on Jennifer Brontsema the Santa Rosa Campus. Karen Brooks Johnbee M. Buencamino Samuel Buman Commemorative bricks are installed Aletta M. Buonaccorsi adjacent to the Lawrence A. Bertolini Student Center on the Santa Rosa Linda Burille Campus. Customized bricks containing Joshua Cacy-McFarland your personalized inscription are Lynda Catenacci available for $100 (4x8”) or $250 (8x8”). Patrick J. Channing Bricks are installed once per year in April Stephanie J. Chapman before Day Under the Oaks. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Don and Debbie Chigazola Jonathan & Nancy Chinn As Santa Rosa Junior College approaches Linda Close its 100th Anniversary in 2018, it’s the perfect time to celebrate your connection Li Collier to the College by joining others who have Jennifer Couderc purchased bricks to share their pride in Kari Danskin SRJC. Brad Davis To purchase your brick, please visit Jay and Joele Deike foundation.santarosa.edu/brick or Donna DeLaBriandais contact Sarah Laggos at 707.527.4733 Christopher B. Diaz or [email protected]. Michael L. Dinelli
Pride, Purpose, Progress 18 Connie Doherty Curt and Vicki Groninga J. Davis Mannino Jeffrey T. Rhoades and Dennis Di Ricco Morris Hamm Ellen Maremont Silver Marjorie Rhoades Mark A. Douglass John F. Hansen Richard C. Marson Harry and Dee Richardson Cheryl A. Dunn Constance Haun Joseph Martinelli Theresa Richter David M. Dunrud Jean A. Hegland Brian J. Marvin Doug Roberts David J. Duranceau Albert J. Helmke, Jr. Suzy and Mike Marzalek Margaret Rockwood Juliana Duranceau Steve Helmke Bruce McAllister Leigh M. Royston Lindsay Eigenauer Jesse G. Hilsenrad Peter and Jill McCormick Peg Saragina Karen Eischen Beverly J. Hinkle Lynn McMullin Ana Schwartz Teresa L. Erickson Scott and Sarah Hopkins Genet Mehari Tom Schwedhelm Robert Ethington Cecil and Geraldine Humes Jerald P. Miller Kris Shear Emily M. Evans Kevin M. Jaillet Marge and Alan Milner Joshua R. Simmons Kelly J. Exner and Chandra L. Umlauf Heidi Miranda Dianne M. Smith Jeanne Fadelli Kelly Jenkins Tina M. Montgomery Carlos J. Solorzano Cathryn Fairlee Therese and Michael Jennings Paul Moosman David B. Spahn Kymm Falls Kathy J. Jimenez Katherine Morena Magee Michelle Sparks Robin Fautley Kelly Ann Katzin Lucila Moreno SRJC Petaluma Campus Dr. Celestino Fernandez Zane S. Kesecker Steven and Ofelia Morris SRJC Student Affairs Steven Fichera Mr. Syda Khaleck Mila J. Murphy Teresa Stefan Danitsa Finch Olivia R. Krieger Douglas Murray Christopher J. Stephenson Brenda S. Flyswithhawks Douglas and Katherine Kuula Ronald and Carrie Myers Meg S. Stoner Caren Franci Reta D. Kyle Robyn L. Nguyen Ron and Leone Teel Debra Franzman and Gary B. Santero Eric T. Norrbom Chelsea R. Thill Dafne Frias Marcia LaBrucherie Jessica A. O’Kelley Teresa J. Tope David and Rhodelia Fuette Noel LaFortune Steve and Elaine Olson Laura Vallejo Larry and Karen Sarah Laggos Furukawa-Schlereth Shogo Oshima William M. Vick LauraLyn Larsen Maria & Leonard Gaitan Norm and Beverly Owen Hannah Wallstrum Kevin Larson Thomas Gebhart Stephen and Judy Page Barbara Wheeler Jeanette L. Lebell Mengistab Gebre Katie Parrish Golden D. Williams Lupe León Teresa Giusto Marilyn J. Payne Susan W. Wilson Megan and Way Chet Lim Peggy W. Goebel Warren Payne Deborah Wootten Ziccone Guy and Kathy Littman Paulette and Richard Gomes Freyja J. Pereira Hilleary M. Zarate Genevieve B. MacMillan Brett and Cheryl Gripe Catherine Reisman Pamela S. Zimmerman Shauna Malvino Kathleen Renz Robin Zolotoff
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Leaders Patrons Friends American AgCredit, ACA Anonymous (1) Anonymous (6) Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross, LLP Rose Ann & Larry American Automobile Assn. American Association of Bertolini Trust University Women - Petaluma Ernie Carpenter Peggy Call California Community Kris Abrahamson Scott Carson Colleges Foundation Wilson Craig Robert & Kim Agrella Gregory D. Champion Codding Foundation Gail Dutton Peterson American Legion Auxiliary Pam and Tim Chanter David & Dede Del Monte William & Donna Emery Unit 21 Theodore Roosevelt Wai & Margaret Cheuk Frank P. & Polly Alisoun & David Gensler American Legion Theodore Don & Debbie Chigazola O’Meara Doyle Trust Graton Community Club Roosevelt Post 21 Gavin Chilcott Famsea Corporation Curt & Vicki Groninga Arrow Benefits Group Bumyong Choi & Setha Yim Jack M. Farmer Michael Lapp Associated Builders & Contractors Frank Chong Michael & Susan Hoey Ben Lapp Henry C. Baker, Jr. Clement, Fitzpatrick Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers Kaarin Lee Bank of Marin & Kenworthy Estate of Paul J. Levine Dan & Anne Benedetti Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc. Ken A. Ling & Debra S. Sally Partners Carole Bennett Barbara & Steve Cohn Anonymous (1) George Mancini Davis Bernstein Community College American Assn. of University Suzy & Mike Marzalek & Patricia Callahan League of California Women - Healdsburg Branch James Mastin Biosearch Technologies, Inc. County of Sonoma Bethlehem Foundation Marion Matthews Blach Construction Co. Tom & Andrea Croft The H. & W. Briggs Trust Bob Miyashiro Bottle Barn Lyla S. Cromer Calif. Assn. of Nurseries Christine B. Pedroncelli Linda & Stephen Bowser CSW Stuber-Stroeh & Garden Centers Engineering Group, Inc. Redwood Empire Lynn & Leonard Riepenhoff Theresa Boyle John Cuppoletti Phyliss G. Irvine Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sally C. Brasseur & Danuta Malinowska R. Elton Leith George L. Smith Jr. Brelje & Race Consulting John & Sharon Dado & Nancy Doyle Smith Trust Engineers Eva M. Mikalson Robert Dallachie Welfare League of Santa Rosa Bill & Beverly Brotman William O. Pedersen Richard D. Davis Nelson & Jane Weller Elizabeth Bryant Roy & Chris Thuestad & Kimberly Lawton Joan G. Dickerson Patie & Jack Wegman Butte College Laraine & Paul Downer Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont Herb & Jane Dwight California Landscape Early Ford V-8 Club Contractors Assn. of America California Rare Fruit Electro Optical Growers, Inc. Components, Inc. Patricia Callahan Elsie Allen High School Ag Boosters Career Technical Education Foundation Donna Emerson Pride, Purpose, Progress 20 With gratitude to our remarkable supporters who have given so generously to further the educational opportunities of Santa Rosa Junior College students.
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EMS Management, LLC Sally Heath Mabie Family Foundation Michael & Lori Eurgubian The Heck Foundation Mahoney Davison Company “I hope one day Evergood Sausage Co. William & Lauren Hipp Marvin & Patricia Mai Exchange Bank In-N-Out Burger Foundation Estate of Elizabeth P. Maize I will be able to Claire Fagan Oudermeulen IOOF, Santa Rosa Odd Rachel L. Marek Fellows Lodge No. 53 help students Jim & Karen Famini Marizco Landscape Mgmt. Jacobson & Breen Wealth achieve their goals First Community Bank Management, LLC Kim Marois Maggie & Bill Fishman Micheline Justman Bruce & Connie Martin just as you have Toby & Philip Flax Kaiser Permanente David & Teresa Martinelli helped me.” Bob & Victoria Flores Medical Center Santa Rosa Brian J. Marvin Francis Coppola Winery, LLC Richard & Sue Kavinoky Valeria Mas – David, Betty E. Freeman Mike & Diane Keefer Jeff & Anne McBride Business Administration, ‘15 Friedman’s Home Keysight Technologies Tracy McCarthy Improvement James S. Kimball Kate McClintock Dennis & Susan Fujita Karin & Joseph Kirkland Linda McDonald Ahmadi The Gant Family Foundation Kiwanis Club of Petaluma Tom McGinley Gardenworks Foundation, Inc. Susan McKinley Ross Geared for Growing The Lenore & Howard & Christopher Ross Klein Foundation “I can’t begin Patrick Gleason Maureen & Michael Merrill Kleinschmidt Family Gone Tropo, LLC Foundation Joseph S. Michalek to express how it Michael Grabowski Kathleen Koran Rob Monson & Dianne Davis feels to know that Graystone Consulting Douglas & Katherine Kuula Michael & Janet Moore there are people Green Thumb Garden Club La Rosa Tequileria & Grille Robert & Madi Mount Michael Greer Lace House Linen Supply Mila J. Murphy who support and Karen Griffith, OD Lagunitas Brewing Co. Nace Nickel believe in my Sam & Ava Guerrera Jack & Mary Lawrence Oakmont Art Association Janet Guidotti Gaye LeBaron Steve & Elaine Olson future.” GW Randall & Associates Lupe León Optima Building Services, Inc. – Ana, H&R Peters Family Elisabeth R. Levy Charles & Annette Orella Child Development, ‘16 Foundation Pj & Tom LoCoco Norm & Beverly Owen Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma Loring Smart Roast P.O.S.T. - Wellness by Design Mrs. Delores Headley Los Tres Chiles LLC Pacific Union Int’l, Inc. Healdsburg District M. Joanne Foote Lynch Bonnie J. Panizzera Hospital Volunteers M.A. Silva Holdings Inc. Marilyn J. Payne
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Contributors Robert Peddicord Jean F. Schulz Torkelson & Associates, LLP Anonymous (4) PEO (Chptr JO) Sisterhood Tom Schwedhelm Bill Traverso Accessible Mobility Center PEO (Chptr TH) Sebastopol Hardware Center Tri Counties Bank AcCounting Sisterhood On Computers Inc. Kent Seegmiller TriMyc Mechanical, Inc. Petaluma Health Joshua D. Adams Care District Alan & Susan Seidenfeld Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation Linda Adams Pisenti & Brinker LLP, CPA Kris Shear & Kenneth Larson United Cerebral Palsy Burdette C. Poland John & Elizabeth Sheela of the North Bay, Inc. Richard & Sharon Albertoni Mary K. Pozzi Laura Shenoy United Way California Lee & Sherry Alderman Capital Region The Press Democrat Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Jon R. Allen Joseph B. Simons United Way of the Pat & Tim Preston Wine Country Judi Allewelt Edward R. Smith Quattrocchi Kwok The Uplands Family Alternative Family Architects John J. Soares Foundation Services, Inc. & Tina M. Hendrix Ben & Barbara Race Valley Of the Moon Karen & Michael Alves Dewey S. Ravenscroft Soiland Family Rotary Foundation Susan Amalia Redwood Dental Sonoma County BEST VeriHealth Inc. American Assn. of University Hygienists’ Society Sonoma County Employer William M. Vick Women - Santa Rosa Advisory Council Bill & Mary-Louise Susan Vick American Sewing Guild Reinking Sonoma County Farm Trails Santa Rosa Chapter George Viramontes Harry & Dee Richardson Sonoma County Law Linda Anderson Shirley & William Ward Doug Roberts Enforcement Assn. Anderson Zeigler Sonoma County Watercolor Artists of Rod Moore Sonoma County Robert D. Anschicks Attorney at Law Vintners Association Roger L. Williams Artists’ Round Table Rohnert Park Police Sonoma Mission Gardens Artists Showcase Officers Assn. Sonoma Napa Marin Laurel Wilson Rotary Club of Petaluma Women’s Tennis League Windsor Garden Club At Home Nursing Services Rotary Club of Santa Carolina Spence Margery Wolf Atterbury & Associates Rosa Foundation St. Joseph Health, & Keith Mac Marshall Stuart V. Attinello Sonoma County Denise M. Rousseau David & Ruth Wolf Gale Bach Star Staffing Robert & Sharon Rubin Warren Wolfe & Julian Lai Balletto Vineyards & Winery David Stare Sanchietti Farming LLC Women For WineSense/ Stephen & Linda Barnhart Terry D. Sthymmel Sonoma Napa Chapter Santa Rosa Garden Club Don & Mary Baum Summit State Bank Wright Contracting, Inc. Chad Santander Bayside Boatworks, Inc. Faye & Phil Talamantes Phil Wyatt Warren Schneider & Mary Cameron Ryan Laurie A. Beard Mary M. Testorelli Donald & Gail Schreuder Wyatt Irrigation Supply, Inc. Henry & Margaret Beaumont Scott & Michele Thayer Sharon & David Beckman Doris & Ike Tolks Pride, Purpose, Progress 22 With appreciation to all donors who have provided funding support for SRJC students and academic programs.
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Dana J. Belden Genevieve & Steven Davidson Fresh & Natural Food Service Group Gerald & Suzanne Blue Delta Kappa Gamma Society Nick & Angie Frey Bowland Vineyard Mgmt. Disability Services “I wasn’t sure & Legal Center Friendly Feed & Supply Robert A. Boyle if going & Denise Y. Downing Michael Dively Robert & Rita Frugoli Matthew Brabetz DK Landscaping Inc Fru-ta Homemade Ice Cream to school Trevor Brady Carl & Annette Dobson David & Rhodelia Fuette would be a Walter & Marilyn Bragdon Chris & Nancy Doherty Sandie Fujita John & Caroline Breakey Connie Doherty Fred P. Furth possibility, & Dennis Di Ricco Briceño Soccer Larry & Karen but your Timothy & Lori Doherty Furukawa-Schlereth Jeff Bricker Warren & Susie Dranit Maria & Leonard Gaitan generous gift Pat & Nancy Broderick Dreamers Club Dana Garcia Eliana Brooke made it Juliana Duranceau Mengistab Gebre Lawrence Brown Ruth L. Dusenbery Galen & Michele George a reality.” Ed & Jeanne Buckley EBA Engineering Kathryn Gerber – Marcela, Buick Club of the Redwoods Edgar Law Firm Leif & Annette Gjestland Dental Hygiene, ‘16 Wanda Burzycki Gail Ellestad Goebel Construction Stephanie Caffarella Emerisa Gardens Doug Goldberg Mary Caldwell & Steve Weiss Energy Matters Gloria Gonzalez Kerry Campbell-Price & Terry Price John F. Ewing Dean Gooch Keith & Alicia Carinalli Expeditionary Learning Sharon Gowan Parents Assn. Lynda Catenacci Barbara Grasseschi Fairwest Grocery Store “Because of Club Cultural Hispano Anthony Graziani Americano Mary & Scott Farrar Grey Creek Viticultural your gift, I am Patricia & Doug Cole Robin Fautley Services one step closer Company Of Experts Anna Felciano Sharon Gripp Mary & Frank Connor Kaitlin E. Ferguson Bonnie Gunn to my goals.” & Robert Caron III Cornerstone Certified Mark Ferguson – Will, Vineyard Katherine W. Hanes Flad Architects Graphic Design, ‘15 Michael P. Coutré Brian L. Hartley Peggy & Randy Floren Cruisin North Car Club Healdsburg Chamber Caren Franci of Commerce Culligan Water of Sonoma County Michael & Joy Freethy Jennifer Heebink & Marie-Andree Le Bourdon James L. Cutcher James & Eleanor Fremgen John & Bonna Heebink Jim & Rachael Cutcher
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Henry Buder’s Landscape Kunde Family Estate Joseph M. Madden Jeffrey & Sandra Moritz Restoration Winery & Vineyards John & Ann Mahoney Steven & Ofelia Morris Sama Hershey Davis Andi Kutlik Ron & Lupe Malnati Douglas Mudgway Alison Hinnenberg Angie & Drew Kutlik Vilia Mangelsdorf Charles & Glee Murphy Jonathon N. Holte Reta D. Kyle & Gary B. Santero Gary & Randy Mann Dennis Murray Scott & Sarah Hopkins Marcia LaBrucherie J. Davis Mannino Murray Athletic Cynthia Howlett Sarah Laggos Development, LLC Ellen Maremont Silver Tom & Sue Hrutky Linda Lampson Rick Narad & Mark Meierding Anastassios Margaronis Hank Hsieh David Neal Samantha L. Lange Marin Management, Inc. Sandy & Chuck Hufford Jim & Gwen Neary LauraLyn Larsen Joseph Martinelli Humboldt Area Foundation Eve Nighswonger Law Offices of Glenn & Corey Mason Linda Jackson North Bay Business Journal Martin M. Woods Max Machinery, Inc. Kathy J. Jimenez Ledwith ABC LLC North Bay Italian Mayacama Golf Club, LLC Cultural Foundation Jeanne Johnson Lemo USA Inc. Janet E. McCombs North Coast Builders Patricia & Toby Jordan Susan Levine Peter & Jill McCormick Exchange, Inc. Dawn Jump David B. Lewis Marcia McDonald Teresa & Sam Norton Kaiser Permanente Katherine Lewis O’Brien Watters & Davis, LLP Anesthesia Dept. Lynn & Gerald McIntyre Susan Lewis & David Silacci William O’Connor John Kennedy Lynn McMullin Megan & Way Chet Lim Carmen McReynolds O’Connor Plumbing Susie Ketchum & Robin Kopit & Fire Protection W. Terry Lindley & Nadine Caligaris Syda Khaleck Oliver’s Market Darlene Lindstrom Todd G. Mendoza Ellen Kinberg Out West Garage & Richard Lapkin Kristi & Dennis Lindstrom Men’s Garden Club of Santa Rosa Stephen & Judy Page Barbara King Gary Ling Bill Merget Tony & Terri Parrish Kiwanis Club of Petaluma David & Gayle Lobsinger Midstate Construction Corp. Kelley & Tom Parsons Karen Kulkin Kirk & Debbie Lokka George Miller Paskaly Development Jeff & Roberta Kunde Gina Lord Jerald P. Miller Warren Payne Los Cien Sonoma County B.B. Milton Kenneth R. Pennington, CPA Susan Miron PEO (Chptr HJ) Sisterhood Laura & Greg Mlynarczyk Freyja J. Pereira Montgomery Village Nancy Persons Lions Club Petaluma Arts Association Craig Moore Petaluma Community Guild Lucila Moreno Petaluma Wheelmen Summer R. Moreno Cycling Club Pride, Purpose, Progress 24 Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016, gifts of $250 and above
Physio-Control, Inc. Susan & Dale Schmid Phyllis E. Usina Jim & Wendy Porter William & Patricia Schrader Anthony Vasquez Ray & Denise Pounds Vern & Lida Simmons Mary Lou “Your generosity & Eligio Velasquez Ryan Powers Mary Slaughter is inspiring and Holly Vettori Merton Preston Andrew F. Smith Randy Villa makes me want Catherine Prince Dianne M. Smith Joe & Priscilla Vivio Larry & Su Proctor Gary & Edelgard Smith to give back in Michael & Marie Craig Provin Solairus Aviation Von der Porten the same way Donald & Kathryn Raimondi Sonoma Ag Art W Real Estate someday.” Leonard J. Read Sonoma County Farm Bureau Antoinette T. Walker Redwood Credit Union Sonoma County Hannah Wallstrum – Mason, Mathematics Council Viticulture, ‘15 Redwood Empire Wayside Gardens Classic Chevy Club Sonoma Raceway Mobile Home Park Sandra Rennie Maxene Spellman Nora Wheeler & Nicholas Yost & Neal Fishman Carol C. Williams Floyd Ridenhour Ganesan Srinivasan Willow Creek Sonja C. Rohde St. Francis Winery Financial Services Celso & Darci Rosales Stafford King Wiese Susan W. Wilson “This incredible Architects Rotary Club of Petaluma Windsor Fire Foundation Foundation Kimberly Starke gift will help me Windsor Golf Club Dr. Mary Kay Rudolph State Farm Insurance Co. pay for tuition, Alan & Susan Wintermeyer John G. Rush Devra R. Stearley Donald & Judith Wolf rent, books, Mary Sabella Taylor J. Stearley Jared Wolpert Bob & Beth Salisbury Christopher J. Stephenson groceries, and Zainer Rinehart Clarke Dinah P. Sanders Joan F. Stimson Co-workers of Diane transportation, Hal & Jill Sanford Striping Graphics Janakes Zasada all things I need Santa Rosa Auto Parts Thomas & Bonnie Sullivan John P. Ziegler Santa Rosa Evening Sweet Lane Wholesale & Mary Ann Ciavonne to succeed.” Active 20-30 Club Nursery Serge Zimberoff – Jen, Santa Rosa Memorial Swift Finishing, Inc. Pamela S. Zimmerman Hospital Foundation Psychology, ‘16 Anna Szabados Abigail Zoger Santa Rosa Middle School Student Body T & B Sports Zoll Medical Corp Peg Saragina The Gardening Tutor Robin Zolotoff Steve & Coral Saxe TLCD Architecture Robert & Jacqueline Scheibel True Grit Running
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Members of the President’s Circle include individuals whose generosity, leadership and deep belief in the College have become an essential component of our ongoing fundraising initiatives.
Ruby Gold Silver Anonymous American Ag Credit Jeff and Cathy Bricker Dan and Anne Benedetti Elizabeth Bryant and Kimberly Lawton Diamond Codding Foundation Carle, Mackie, Power and Ross, LLP Betty E. Freeman Pam and Tim Chanter Wilson Craig* The Heck Foundation Frank Chong Suzy and Mike Marzalek Guadalupe León Tom and Andrea Croft Rachel L. Marek CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. Platinum Michael and Janet Moore Joan Dickerson Herbert and Jane Dwight Charles and Annette Orella M. Joanne Foote-Lynch Bill Pedersen Bill and Mary-Louise Reinking Curt and Vicki Groninga Gail Dutton Peterson William M. Vick James and Sharon Kimball Scott and Michele Thayer Wright Contracting Gaye LeBaron Marvin and Pat Mai Kim Marois Michael and Maureen Merrill Robert and Madi Mount Norm and Bev Owen Marilyn Payne Burdette and Nancy Poland Harry and Dee Richardson Doug Roberts Denise Rousseau Tom and Jackie Schwedhelm Kent Seegmiller SSM Insurance Terry Sthymmel Phil and Faye Talamantes William C. Traverso Shirley and Bill Ward Pride, Purpose, Progress 26 The Randolph Newman Legacy Society is offered to all individuals who have established a planned gift or made a provision in their estate plans to benefit Santa Rosa Junior College. The Legacy Society is named for the late Dr. Randolph Newman, second President of Santa Rosa Junior College and legacy benefactor. Dr. Newman’s exemplary leadership, dedication, and personal commitment to the college have inspired the SRJC Foundation to establish the society in his honor.
Anonymous (4) Donald* & Linda Emblen Kate McClintock June L. Silva* Antonia Albany William D. Franceschine John E. McDonald* Larry & Jackie Simons Bruce D. Albertson Richard* & Jennifer Girvin Lesly H.* & Carolee Meyer John W. Sindall* Michael & Karen Alves Bettie* & Charles Doris Meyer* John & Margaret Smith* Goodman-Malamuth John R. & Ardell T. Arnold* Julie & William Middleton Norman D. Stone* Sam & Ava Guerrera Ella Sharrocks Avison* Henry B. Murphy* Phillip & Faye Talamantes William & Constance Lorraine M. Babitz* Clark & Josephine Nattkemper* Michele & Scott Thayer Hammerman James R. Benefield* Susan & John Nelson Dieter & Ursula Thurow Sally Heath Sarah Brooks & Wilma M. Nelson* Thomas M. Faye R. Holt* John C. Schubert & Sandra D. Torgerson* Clement B. Novak Mary E. Jacobs* Pam and Tim Chanter Ruby C. Tye* Margo O’Brien Weston B. Kendall Kenneth C. Comalli* Frank “Bud” Mike & Honey Panas* Lena Lafferty* & Erma I. Van Deren* Elizabeth Corbett George* & Marilyn Payne Annabel Baker Lagomarsino* Connie Van Schaick Donna Cornett Peggy Phipps Fred R. Lahm* Richard Varone Emma J. Craig* Kathryn M. Popp* R. Elton & Barbara* Leith Shirley & William Ward Wilson Craig* Larry & Karen Quarles Peter & Olivia Leveque Patie & Jack Wegman Barbara L. Curry* Marian J. Quill* Paul J. Levine* Nelson & Jane Weller Bob & Norma* Dallachie Elna C. Ribarsky Elizabeth M. Lewis Roger & Jayne* Wilcox Jean M. Davis Janetta M. Roberts* & Charles J. Harris* Glenn H. Long* William & Phyllis Williams* Mary C. Ross* William R. Day* Rabbi Sanford Lowe* William & Violet Williams* Carol Cochran Schaffner* David R. Del Monte Gilbert B. “Tim” Foote* Margery Wolf & M. Joanne Foote Lynch William & Marilyn* Schlangen & Keith Mac Marshall Ann & Larry Dinelli Al & Helen* Maggini Violet Sigerist* Paul Yeomans Richard A. & Pamela J. Dowd
*Deceased
SRJC FOUNDATION 2015/2016 Annual Report • foundation.santarosa.edu 27 Year to Year Giving (2010-2016) Financial Total annual donor contributions are on the rise. Our dedicated supporters increased giving by $1.4 million over last year to benefit our students and academic departments. We Report are proud that support for the College is increasing, especially as we prepare to celebrate the milestone of SRJC’s 100th Anniversary in 1918. FY15/16 $8,000,000 $7,619,750 Because of the $6,000,000 $5,315,580 $5,523,300 generosity of loyal $4,114,700 $4,000,000 $3,848,500 $3,358,000 donors, the $2,000,000 Santa Rosa Junior 0 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 College Foundation in FY 2015-2016 received over Designation of Gifts (15/16) Donors to Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation may choose to designate their gifts for any specific purpose or program at SRJC, or make unrestricted gifts to an area of greatest need. This year, in addition to significant support for instructional programs, more than $5.5 $4.1 million was designated to assist students through scholarships.
million Doyle Scholarship Other 33% 5% $1,820,000 $279,000 to benefit SRJC students and
programs. President’s Circle Scholarships 3% 42% $156,000 $2,308,300
Programs 17% $960,000
Pride, Purpose, Progress 28 Endowed Gifts 30% $1,674,800
Support Now and for the Future (15/16) Non-Endowed Gifts When a gift is endowed, it will continue to provide for 70% the needs of students and the College for generations $3,848,500 to come. Endowed funds are invested and provide annual awards for students and programs, and the fund principal remains intact in perpetuity. This fiscal year, 30% of all gifts were endowed, contributing to a total payout of $1.25 million for scholarships and College programs.
Building the Endowment (2010-2016) As we look to the future needs of our community, the Foundation and College are dedicated to building the endowment to provide a sustained level of financial assistance to students and to ensure the highest quality of educational resources. A year-over-year look at endowment growth shows 80% growth over the last six years.
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$30,000,000 $37,980,963
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$21,334,041 $10,000,000
0 June 2010 June 2011 June 2012 June 2013 June 2014 June 2015 June 2016
SRJC FOUNDATION 2015/2016 Annual Report • foundation.santarosa.edu 29 Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation
Santa Rosa Junior College is an educational leader because our donors are committed to ensuring the success of students and the growth of the College and community. For 98 years, SRJC has provided affordable quality educational opportunities for students of all ages and interests. Today, because so many have invested in the College and its students, we see the impact on our local economy, workforce, environment and the high quality of life that we enjoy in Sonoma County. SRJC supporters have changed this community and we are extremely grateful and very proud to be a part of this remarkable partnership.
SRJC FOUNDATION SRJC FOUNDATION STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kate McClintock, Executive Director Kent Seegmiller, Chair [email protected] Jeff Bricker, Vice Chair Sarah Laggos, Director Alumni, Annual Fund & Corporate Relations Frank Chong, Secretary [email protected]
Doug Roberts, Treasurer Breanne Beseda, Director Mariana Martinez, Marketing & Communications Trustee Representative [email protected] Julia Cooper Karen Brooks, Development Associate Business & Financial Kathleen Doyle [email protected] Sue Goranson Rebecca Merkley, Development Associate Database & Gift Processing Curt Groninga [email protected]
Jeff Kolin Tina Laws, Clerical Assistant Guadalupe León [email protected] Tom McGinley Harmony Simmons, Student Assistant [email protected] Teresa Norton Norman Owen Steve Page Tom Schwedhelm
Kris Shear 1501 Mendocino Avenue Bill Traverso Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 527-4348 Bill Vick foundation.santarosa.edu Shirley Ward
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