The Community Heirloom

Annual Report ‐ 2013 Table of Contents

Board of Trustees 3 Chairman’s Message 4 Grants Awarded 6 Scholarships Awarded 18 White Excellence Award for Board Service 22 Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy 24 Philanthropist of the Year Award 30 Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award 32 Waller Humanitarian Award 34 James H. McCune Acorn Society 36 Our Donors 38 Family of Founders 54 Legacy Celebration Sponsors 56 Philanthropy Banquet Sponsors 57 Financial Information 58 WCCF Gives 2014 59

Betsie Trew, President & CEO Aliesha Walz, Editor Washington County Community Foundation, Inc. Chapman Annex, 331 S. Main St., Washington, PA 15301 (724) 222‐6330 ‐ [email protected] ‐ www.wccf.net

2 Board of Trustees

William M. Campbell, Chairman Edward C. Morascyzk, Secretary Camalloy* Morascyzk, Stopperich & Associates

Deborah E. Takach, Vice Chairman William G. Stough, Treasurer First Commonwealth Bank Coen Oil Company

Neil D. Bassi Barron P. McCune, Jr. Charleroi Federal Savings Bank Community Bank

Mark A. Campbell James H. McCune Campbell Insurance Associates Bowles Rice

Dr. Jarol G. DeVoge Andrew M. McIlvaine Intermediate Unit I* Coen Oil Company

Kenneth J. Donahue E. Alex Paris, III rose plastic Alex E. Paris Contracting

Judge Thomas D. Gladden Kurt R. Salvatori Wash. Co. Court of Common Pleas* CONSOL Energy

Sandra K. Guthrie Gwendolyn G. Simmons Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates Community Volunteer

Tammy L. Hardy Brian J. Smith Hardy Enterprises Washington Financial Bank

Dr. Thomas W. Hart Lynne R. Stout Washington & Jefferson College* Atlas Services Corporation

Thomas F. Hoffman Dorothy F. Tecklenburg CONSOL Energy* Communications Consultant

Charles C. Keller Thomas J. Uram Peacock Keller & Ecker Metropolitan Life Insurance

William M. Kline, III Richard L. White, Past Chairman Three Rivers Auction Company Washington Financial Bank* John L. McCarthy Chapman Corporation *Retired

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Donors wishing to support our operations or any of our existing funds may do so either online or with a check. Giving via www.wccf.net is easy, fast, and secure. Simply click on the “Donate” button to begin. Checks made payable to “Washington County Community Foundation” may be mailed to our office at 331 S. Main St., Washington, PA 15301. Please acknowledge the fund you wish to support in the memo line. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! 3 Chairman’s

Community Leader. Donor Service Organization. Fundraiser. Grant‐maker. We are one Foundation with four very important roles. In celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the community foun- dation field in 2014, the WCCF launched the Building Foundations, Building Communities marketing theme to illustrate how we are helping to strengthen Washington County through our leadership, donor service, fundraising, and grant-making activities. The extraordinary generosity of our donors, who contributed an astound- ing $1.6 million, made 2013 a banner fundraising year. Five new permanent grant-making funds were announced including: the Kenneth & Mary Baker Charitable Fund, Rama Karamcheti Fund for Citizens Library, Jeffery L. & Laura M. Liggett Fund, Sam & Bev Minor Fund, and Zonta Club of Washington County – Amelia Earhart Recognition Fund. Additionally, two pass-through funds were created: the No Place to Call Home: Homeless Fund of the Ob‐ server‐Reporter and the EOS Fund that supports the Commonwealth’s Oppor- tunity Scholarship Program. With the growth in our grant-making endowment, our Educational Im- provement Tax Credit (EITC) Funds and other pass-through funds, as well as the implementation of WCCF Gives, we awarded nearly $850,000 in grants in 2013, bringing our cumulative total to more than $4,000,000 in distributions! Thanks to many enthusiastic supporters of the arts, including campaign leaders Carol Berthold and her late husband Alvin, the Foundation reached its $125,000 fundraising goal for the Arts Fund (well in advance of our two- year deadline) and received a $125,000 one-to-one matching grant from The Heinz Endowments. Having significantly increased the grant-making capaci- ty of the Arts Fund, we were able to award our first $10,000 Arts Fund grant to the Old Schoolhouse Players. Speaking of the arts, the WCCF was once again fortunate to benefit from the time and talents of Corporate Communications Consultant and WCCF Trustee Dorothy Tecklenburg, who led the creation of our fantastic Building Foundation, Building Communities video that tells the story of the WCCF and how we serve the community. We encourage you to watch it on YouTube. Our efforts to increase efficiency through technology also continue. To help our Gives day charities practice driving traffic to their charity profile pages, we developed the Clicks for Cash contest as a “dress rehearsal” for the day of giving. Thousands of community members participated, and a total of $3,000 in Acorn Fund grants was awarded to the five winning charities. Addi- tionally, this year saw the implementation of a fully electronic grant applica- tion to streamline this process for applicants, volunteers, and staff.

4 Message

To help our local charities with meeting the charita- ble sector’s highest level of standards, accountability, and transparency, the WCCF launched an ongoing series of training sessions called the Building Charitable Ca‐ pacity Learning Institute. We intend to make the majority of these sessions free to participants, and speakers will include both local and regional experts. It is our belief that this is a valuable service we can provide to help strengthen the operations of charities in our community. While there have been many great achievements to celebrate in 2013, we are particularly grateful for the sup- port we received this year, both from our sponsors and the community, for WCCF Gives. This extraordinary project, which raised a total of $400,000 for local charities, has enabled us to significantly increase our grant-making and unite donors from all walks of life with diverse chari- table interests through a day of local philanthropy. We look forward to mak- ing this an annual event and have set Wednesday, September 10 as WCCF Gives day 2014. And although we spent most of our year focused on giving, just a few days before Christmas, the Foundation was thrilled to receive a spectacular contribution from Bill and Sandy Stout – our first gift of real estate. The gift, which includes the beautiful, historic Samuel Brownlee House in Eighty Four, PA, some furnishings, and the property’s gas and mineral rights, is val- ued at more than $400,000. Additionally, the house is on the National Regis- ter of Historic Places. It is our hope to make this stately building the future home of the WCCF, a charity training facility, as well as a house museum that can be enjoyed by the entire community. We could not accomplish all that we do without our donors. Through pro- jects such as WCCF Gives, as well as our three pooled funds, (the Acorn Fund, Arts Fund, and Mother’s Fund), we hope to illustrate our capability to help individuals of all giving abilities engage in philanthropy. If you would like to help the Foundation improve the quality of life in Washington County, we encourage you to make a gift. Brick by Brick, dollar by dollar, we are Building Foundations, Building Communities because of your generous support!

Warm regards, William M. Campbell Chairman of the Board

5 Grants Awarded

GRANTS Bentworth Alumni/ Abernathy Fund for Conservation Brad Smith Memorial Fund $1,000 to Washington & Jefferson $134 to Bentleyville Public Library/ College for water quality study unrestricted

Ernest L. Abernathy Fund Berman Family Fund $500 to WCCF for marketing $394 to Washington Health System

Fdtn. for the bereavement program Dr. Angelo & Barbara Armenti Fund $144 to Fdtn. for California University California United Methodist Church of PA for scholarship fund $624 to California United Methodist

Church/unrestricted Arts Fund $10,000 to Old Schoolhouse Players Richard & Edwina Cameron Fund for ticket booth/sound & lighting ‐$2,000 to Washington Community upgrades Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted

‐$1,000 to WCCF/unrestricted Scott Ashmore Legacy Fund $397 to Trinity School District for Canonsburg Community Fund hunter’s safety program $100 to Washington City Mission for

Hidden Treasures store vouchers Beichner Family Fund $500 to John F. Kennedy Catholic Eleanor M. Campbell Fund School for scholarship fund $371 to Washington Health System

Fdtn. for nursing education Bell Atlantic Fund $100 to WCCF/unrestricted Larry Campbell Fund

Johna Belfiore Fund $355 to Cold River Camp for Larry’s Lair $241 to ARC Human Services for Camp Laughalot program

6 Grants Awarded

Betty R. & Clarke M. Carlisle Fund Friends of Dr. Thomas Conner Fund ‐$378 to Children’s Hospital of $156 to Washington School District/ Pittsburgh Fdtn./unrestricted unrestricted

‐$757 to First Christian Church/ Cornerstone Care Health Services Fd unrestricted $115 to Cornerstone Healthcare ‐$378 to Immaculate Conception Services/unrestricted Church/unrestricted Ed DeVoge Fund Catholic Endowment for $600 to Little Lake Theatre Company/ Educational Development unrestricted $2,930 to John F. Kennedy Catholic Diabetes Education Fund School for support of the school and $518 to Washington Health System the TCE Program of Immaculate Fdtn. for diabetes education at Conception Church W.R.C. Wellness Center Center Presbyterian Church Fund EIO Fund $518 to Center Presbyterian Church/ (EITC grants to public school districts) unrestricted ‐$11,250 to Avella Area School Charleroi Area Historical Society Fd District for technology program $166 Charleroi Area Historical ‐$5,600 to California Area School Society/unrestricted District for technology program Chartiers‐Houston Com. Library Fd ‐$11,000 for Canon‐McMillan School $494 to the library/unrestricted District for Science Matters

Christian Gathering Church Fund ‐$11,250 to Fort Cherry School $570 to Washington City Mission/ District for technology program unrestricted ‐$11,000 to McGuffey School District for Accelerated Reader (K‐5) Citizens Library Fund ‐$11,250 to Trinity School District for $113 to the library/unrestricted Guided Reading Material (K‐5) Community Action Southwest Fund ‐$11,000 to Trinity School District for ‐$126 to CAS/unrestricted Accelerated Reader (K‐5) ‐$268 to CAS/unrestricted ‐$11,250 to Washington School

Community Endowment for District for technology program Peters Township ‐$4,000 to Western Area Career & $1,000 to Junior Achievement of Technology Center for technology Western PA for programming in program

Peters Township (Continued on page 8)

7 Grants Awarded

Judge David L. Gilmore Memorial Fd Dorothy P. Hardy Charitable Fd II $200 to Citizens Library Association/ ‐$500 to Craft Emergency Relief unrestricted Fund/unrestricted

Craig Gnagey Memorial Fund ‐$500 to Empty Stocking Fund/ $300 to Brownson House for unrestricted recreational equipment ‐$500 to National MS Society,

Maryland Chapter/unrestricted

John Bentley Greenlee & ‐$2,000 to National MS Society, Mary Gates Greenlee Fund Maryland Chapter/unrestricted $383 Bentleyville Public Library/ ‐$500 to Wounded Warrior Project/ unrestricted unrestricted

Friends of Joan Griffin Fund Joe Hardy Charitable Fund $500 to Prexie Pride Fdtn. for youth $200 to the American Heart basketball Association/unrestricted

Dr. Adam Grossman Family Fund Hart History Fund $500 to CASA for Kids/unrestricted $293 to Bradford House Historical

Assoc./unrestricted Hamilton Family Fund $150 to Church of the Covenant/ Lori Hill Orchestral Fund unrestricted $271 to Trinity School District for

orchestral program Dorothy P. Hardy Charitable Fund $50,000 to Children’s Hospital of Miss Judy Hopson Arts Fund Pittsburgh Fdtn. For gene sequencer $210 to Washington Community

Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted

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Horne Family Fund McDonald Presbyterian $1,000 to Bradford House Historical Church Fund Assoc./unrestricted $1,333 to McDonald Presbyterian

Church/unrestricted Dr. Howard & Mary Eleanor Jack Fd $307 to Peters Creek United Bill & Suzette McGowan Fund Presbyterian Church for Hinman $500 to Washington Area Humane Memorial Scholarship Society/unrestricted

Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Friends of Thomas R. Milhollan Fd Public Educator Award $508 to Alzheimer’s Association/ $1,000 Chartiers‐Houston School unrestricted

District for technology program Thomas H. Milhollan Memorial Fd Robert Jaeger Fund $250 to Washington City Mission/ $213 to SPHS CARE Center/ unrestricted unrestricted Malcolm L. Morgan Community Fd Charles & Carol Keller Fund $500 to Washington Health System $1,500 to WCCF/unrestricted Fdtn. for Ruth York Morgan HELP

Harold & Hazel Lauerman Fund Mon Valley West YMCA Swim $3,852 to Donora Public Library/ Team Fund unrestricted $208 to Mon Valley YMCA for swim

team Leadership Wash. Fund $231 to Leadership Wash. Co./ Motherʹs Fund unrestricted ‐$10,000 to Washington County

Dawn Lindsay Education Fund Habitat for Humanity for two new $136 to Presbyterian homes SeniorCare for nursing education

McBride‐McMaster Fund ‐$1,500 to Greater Washington County Food Bank for fresh produce for clients ‐$1,500 to Primrose School & Museum for roof repairs (Continued on page 10)

9 Grants Awarded

‐$2,500 to Intermediate Unit 1 for W. Scott Russell Fund Charleroi Elementary transportation $539 to First Presbyterian Church 1793/unrestricted support

Russell Family Fund $433 to Washington Health System Fdtn. for unrestricted support

Salvitti Family Fund $2,000 to Washington Area Senior Citizens Center/ unrestricted ‐$1,000 to the Lemoyne Community Center for Camp Challenge Frank Sarris Charitable Fund ‐$1,000 to Washington Health System $800 to Canon., Cecil, N. Strabane Fdtn. for Teen Outreach Public Library/unrestricted

‐$1,000 to Washington‐Greene Foley A. Selvaggi Memorial Fund County Blind Association for $500 to Greater Washington County children’s vision program Food Bank/unrestricted

Neighborhood Drug Awareness T. Philip Stout Memorial Fund Corps Fund $500 to PONY Baseball/Softball/ $1,000 to Washington City Mission unrestricted for Drug & Alcohol Program William & Saundra Stout Northrop Family Fund Charitable Fund II $200 to Canon., Cecil, N. Strabane ‐$25,000 to Washington & Jefferson Public Library Assoc./unrestricted College/unrestricted

a Joseph F. Perkins Fund William T. Todd II Memorial Fund $100 to Burgettstown School District ‐$174 to Washington City Mission/ for garden classroom supplies unrestricted

Judge Samuel L. Rodgers Fund Transitional Employment $200 to Intermediate Unit 1 for Consultants Fund hearing support class iPad ‐$107 to TEC/unrestricted

Dr. Malcolm Ruben & Dr. Charles & Rita Tripoli Fund Dr. Jerold Ruben Fund $439 to Catholic Charities Free Health $500 to the American Cancer Society/ Care Center/unrestricted unrestricted

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United Way Community Endowment Wash. Area Humane Society Fund $723 to United Way/unrestricted $98 to Washington Area Humane

Society/unrestricted Varinoski Family Catholic Fund ‐$2 to Immaculate Conception Wash. Community Arts & Cultural Church for cemetery fund Center Fund ‐$216 to John F. Kennedy Catholic $128 to Washington Community Arts School/unrestricted & Cultural Center/unrestricted

‐$216 to St. Paul Seminary/ Wash. Co. 4‐H Preservation Fund unrestricted ‐$249 to Washington County ‐$216 to Sisters of St. Francis of the Cooperative Extension for Providence of God/unrestricted Washington County 4‐H ‐$215 to St. Hilary Parish/unrestricted ‐$312 to Washington County Vitullo Family Fund Cooperative Extension for $100 to Washington City Mission for Washington County 4‐H

Hidden Treasures store vouchers Wash. Co. Health Partners Fund Louis E. & Shirley J. Waller Fund ‐$110 to Washington County Health $201 to Nazareth Baptist Church/ Partners/unrestricted unrestricted Wash. Co. Youth Conservation Louis E. Waller Camp Fund Humanitarian Award $100 to First Love Christian Academy $1,000 to Domestic Violence Services for greenhouse supplies of SWPA/unrestricted Wash. Hospital Community Endow. Louis E. Waller Leadership Fund $160 to Washington Health System $700 to the Lemoyne Community Fdtn./unrestricted

Center for American Girl Book Club/ (Continued on page 12) Day of Caring

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Wash. Women’s Shelter Fund ‐$187 to Washington City Mission/ $283 to Domestic Violence Services of unrestricted SWPA/unrestricted ‐$187 to Washington Area Humane

Society/unrestricted Weaver Miller Fund $121 to Third United Presbyterian Women of Philanthropy Church/unrestricted ‐$1,500 to Literacy Council of SWPA

O.W. Wilkerson Memorial Fund for English as a Second Language $1,000 to Claysville Volunteer Fire Program Department/unrestricted ‐$500 to Washington County Cooperative Extension for Junk Draw J. Edgar & Ruth E. Williams Fund Robotics Program

‐$187 to City of Monongahela for beautification DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ‐$187 to First United Methodist Donors who have created Church/unrestricted discretionary funds have entrusted ‐$187 to Mon Valley YMCA/ the annual grant‐making decisions to unrestricted the discretion of the Foundation’s ‐$187 to Monongahela Area Library/ Board of Trustees, in effect providing unrestricted for the changing and emerging ‐$187 to Monongahela Valley community needs. Grants support Hospital/unrestricted arts & humanities, education, health & ‐$187 to Monongahela Fire fitness, human needs, environment & Department/unrestricted animal welfare, and religion & faith‐ ‐$187 to New Eagle Vol. Fire based proj ects.

Department/unrestricted Pooled Distributions ‐$187 to Tri‐County Ambulance/ ‐$1,000 to Washington County unrestricted Watershed Alliance for operational support

Discretionary Grant‐Making Funds Acorn Fund Dr. Wilson B. & Merne E. Pizzi Fund Ben Franklin Fund Ronald M. Russell Fund John A. & Barbara L. Campbell Fund Friends of Frank Tracanna Fund John R. Duskey Fund Betsie Trew Director’s Fund Roy R. Gillespie Fund Juliana J. Uram Fund Dr. William & Nora McMahon Fund J. Russell Wylie Family Fund

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‐$1,000 to the Leukemia & ‐$5,000 to Washington Community Lymphoma Society for services to Arts & Cultural Center for financial blood cancer patients audit

‐$1,000 to Ringgold School District for Acorn Fund (Pass‐Through) hummingbird robotics kits ‐$121 to Washington Symphony ‐$1,000 to ACHIEVA for financial Orchestra/Website Donations planning services ‐$50 to Bradford House Historical Roy R. Gillespie Fund Assoc./Website Donations $1,000 to Catholic Charities Diocese ‐$25 to Faith Christian School/ of Pittsburgh for utility assistance to Website Donations Washington County residents ‐$24 to Washington Area Senior

J. Russell Wylie Family Fund Citizens Center/Website Donations $1,000 to Canon., Cecil, ‐$125 to Washington N. Strabane Public Symphony Orchestra/ Library Assoc. for Website Donations structural improvement ‐$75 to California Area for art education Historical Society/ Website Donations Acorn Fund ‐$97 to Domestic Violence Services of ‐$500 to the Salvation Army/ SWPA/Website Donations unrestricted ‐$50 to Faith Christian School/ ‐$500 to the Brownson House/ Website Donations unrestricted, Clicks for Cash Contest ‐$100 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ ‐$500 to Children’s School of Website Donations Washington/unrestricted, Clicks for ‐$50 to Avella Area Community Cash Contest Assoc./Website Donations ‐$500 to Literacy Council of ‐$73 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ Southwestern PA/unrestricted, Clicks Website Donations for Cash Contest ‐$243 to Tickets for Kids®/Website ‐$500 to Old Schoolhouse Players/ Donations unrestricted, Clicks for Cash Contest

‐$1,000 to Washington Symphony

Orchestra/unrestricted, Clicks for

Cash Contest

‐$10,000 to Pet Search for animal

rescue van (Continued on page 14)

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WCCF GIVES GRANTS ‐$6,363 to Bradford House Historical A grand total of $400,000 in grants Assoc./unrestricted was awarded to more than 100 local ‐$642 to Brownson House/ charities through the Foundation’s unrestricted inaugural day of giving event. ‐$132 to Burgettstown Area

‐$137 to Adaptive Sports/unrestricted Community Development Corp./ ‐$1,865 to Allegheny Land Trust/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,056 to Burgettstown Community ‐$877 to the American Cancer Society/ Library/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$585 to California Area Historical ‐$406 to the America Red Cross/ Society/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$865 to California Area Public Library/unrestricted

‐$100 to AMI of Washington‐Greene ‐$68 Canon., Cecil, N. Strabane Public Counties/unrestricted Library Assoc./unrestricted ‐$2,728 to Angel Ridge Animal ‐$269 to Canonsburg General Rescue/unrestricted Hospital/unrestricted ‐$2,623 Avella Area Community ‐$19,488 to CASA for Kids/ Assoc./unrestricted unrestricted ‐$884 to Avella Area Public Library/ ‐$1,492 to Catholic Charities Diocese unrestricted of Pittsburgh/unrestricted ‐$1,198 to Bentleyville Public Library/ ‐$202 to Center for Coalfield Justice/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$366 to Bethlehem Center ‐$3,516 to Center in the Woods/ Elementary PTA/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$514 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of ‐$33 to Charleroi Area Historical Greater Pittsburgh/unrestricted Society/unrestricted

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‐$944 to Chartiers ‐Houston ‐$2,257 to Fredericktown Area Public Community Library/unrestricted Library/unrestricted ‐$999 to Child Evangelism Outreach/ ‐$3,598 to Friends of the Peters unrestricted Township Public Library/unrestricted ‐$3,556 to Children’s School of ‐$3,409 to Genesis of Pittsburgh/ Washington/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$6,327 to Citizens Library ‐$201 to Girl Scouts Western Association/unrestricted Pennsylvania/unrestricted ‐$169 to Civil Air Patrol/unrestricted ‐$6,380 to Greater Wash. Co. Food ‐$2,834 to Coalition for Christian Bank/unrestricted Outreach/unrestricted ‐$232 to Heritage Public Library/ ‐$3,683 to Community Action unrestricted Southwest/unrestricted

‐$298 to Cornerstone Care/ ‐$1,363 to In‐Stride with Therapeutic unrestricted Riding/unrestricted ‐$4,206 to Domestic Violence Services ‐$683 to John K. Tener Public Library/ of SWPA/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$713 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh/ ‐$467 to Junior Achievement of unrestricted Western PA/unrestricted ‐$1,016 to Faith Christian School/ ‐$4,151 to Laurel Highlands Council unrestricted Boy Scouts of America/unrestricted ‐$4,522 to Family Promise of SWPA/ ‐$1,007 to Leadership Wash. Co./ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,616 to First Love Christian ‐$3,928 to Literacy Council of SWPA/ Academy/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,856 to Fdtn. for California University of PA/unrestricted (Continued on page 16)

15 Grants Awarded

‐$8,361 to Litt le Lake Theatre ‐$12,079 to Pennsylvania Elks Major Company/unrestricted Projects/unrestricted ‐$1,004 to Marianna Community ‐$29,652 to Pennsylvania Trolley Public Library/unrestricted Museum/unrestricted ‐$167 to Mel Blount Youth Home of ‐$579 to Persad Center/unrestricted PA/unrestricted ‐$1,582 to Pet Search/unrestricted ‐$481 to Mental Health Association of ‐$903 to Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Wash. Co./unrestricted Company/unrestricted ‐$5,263 to Mon Valley YMCA/ ‐$978 to PONY Baseball/Softball/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,344 to Monongahela Area ‐$4,101 to Presbyterian SeniorCare/ Library/unrestricted unrestricted

“On Gives Day, Citizens Library managed to raise $4,632 from 43 donors plus the match. We were in the top 10 all day long for number of donors . . . Without the helpful advice and training that I received from the Foundation, I truly doubt Citizens would have had such a successful day.” ‐ Jackie Wright, Digital Services Manager Citizens Library

‐$2,991 to Monongahela Valley ‐$3,400 to Primrose School & Hospital/unrestricted Museum/unrestricted ‐$1,141 to Old Schoolhouse Players/ ‐$132 to SWPA Human Services/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,796 to Olivia Scott Fdtn./ ‐$33 to SWPA Legal Services/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,475 to Pennsylvania State Assoc. ‐$68 to The CARE Center/unrestricted of County Fairs/unrestricted ‐$712 to the Historical Society of ‐$1,503 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ Western PA/unrestricted unrestricted

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‐$17,675 to the Lemoyne Community ‐$16,467 to Wash. Co. Health Center/unrestricted Partners/unrestricted ‐$3,721 to the Salvation Army/ ‐$2,183 to Wash. Co. Historical unrestricted Society/unrestricted ‐$1,449 the Washington Community ‐$1,619 to Wash. Co. History & Theatre/unrestricted Landmarks Fdtn./unrestricted ‐$137 to Tickets for Kids® ‐$932 to Wash. Co Charities/unrestricted Watershed Alliance/ ‐$1,119 Transitional unrestricted Employment Consultants/ ‐$1,317 to Washington unrestricted Festival Chorale/ ‐$2,198 to TRIPIL/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$38,268 to Washington ‐$3,080 to Try‐Again Health System Fdtn./ Homes/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$15,297 to United Way of ‐$14,713 to Washington Symphony Washington County/unrestricted Orchestra/unrestricted ‐$8,239 to Village of FPC/unrestricted ‐$434 to Washington/Greene Counties ‐$5,923 to Washington & Jefferson Toys for Tots/unrestricted College/unrestricted ‐$1,860 to Washington‐Greene ‐$11,143 to Washington Area County Blind Association/ Humane Society/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,929 to Washington Area Senior ‐$11,402 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ Citizens Center/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,770 to Washington Christian ‐$365 to Wesley Spectrum Services/ Outreach/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$22,143 to Washington City Mission/ ‐$324 to Western Pennsylvania unrestricted Conservancy/unrestricted ‐$5,090 to Washington Community ‐$2,639 to Women of SWPA/ Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted unrestricted ‐$1,936 to Wash. Co. Bar Fdtn./ ‐$273 to Your Child’s Place/ unrestricted unrestricted ‐$12,722 to Wash. Co. Habitat for ‐$269 to Zonta Club of Washington/ Humanity/unrestricted unrestricted

Some fund names have been abbreviated for spacing. Visit www.wccf.net for grant‐making guidelines and the online grant application.

17 Scholarships Awarded

SCHOLARSHIPS ‐500 to Tanner Shultz, Barry Clark Barto Scholarship Robert Morris University

$500 to Spencer Lounder, Pittsburgh CAS/Dr. Kim Stacher Scholarship Technical Institute $1,000 to Anthony Walker, University Black Family Fund of California at Riverside

‐$1,000 to Ellen Baillie, Delaware Chapman Family Scholarship Valley College ‐$4,000 to Aidan Walsh, University ‐$1,000 to Jessica Black, of Pittsburgh Waynesburg University ‐$2,000 to Charles Kief, Buckholt Science Scholarship Fund the Art Institute $500 to Drevin Galentine, Carnegie ‐$2,000 to Paul Anderson, Mellon University the Art Institute

Burgettstown Jr. Sr. High Student ‐$2,000 to Rylee Walker, Council Leadership Fund Penn Commercial $500 to Graham Lescallette, Ohio ‐$4,000 to Sarah Ferrier, State University Bethany College

Clockwise from top left: E. Capra, Clockwise from top left, S. Wicker, J. Demi, S. McCann, C. Kief, J. Bowman, J. Vensel, T. Trunk, R. Welesko, S. Snyder, & A. Pochiba L. Seader, P. Clarchick, & K. McCosby

Burgettstown Lions Club Scholarship ‐$2,000 to Shannon Snyder, ‐$250 to Lucas Bennett, University Penn Commercial of Pittsburgh ‐$2,000 to Shayla Crews, Pittsburgh ‐ $250 to Michaela Gerace, Technical Institute Mercyhurst University ‐$2,000 to Spencer Lounder, Pittsburgh Technical Institute

18 Scholarships Awarded

John & Sophie Choratch Scholarship Joseph P. Femiani Memorial Fund ‐$1,500 to Bradley Roberts, $1,000 to Alexandra Harmon, Ohio Community College of Allegheny Co. State University

‐$1,500 to Ian Whiten, University D. Jack & Geraldine L. Gaido Fund of Pittsburgh $4,000 to Lauren Simpson, ‐$1,500 to Jeffrey Toth, California Bethany College

University of PA

“The Washington Community Federal Credit Union is proud to be a financial institution with a strong community focus. As part of the many services we provide, we wanted to create a scholarship that could help local students plan for their financial fu‐ tures. The WCCF’s help in making that happen has been invaluable.” ‐ Edward Orisko, President Washington Community Federal Credit Union

‐$1,500 to Jon Demi, Ohio State David O. & Sara F. Johnson Family University Education Fund ‐$1,500 to Karlea Holub, $1,000 Meghan Burgdolt, Penn State Bradford School University

‐$1,500 to Robert Kemp, Ryan Johnston & Vaughn Johnston Edinboro University Scholarship ‐$1,500 to Sadie Szuminsky, $1,000 to Jesse Vensel, Pfeiffer Waynesburg University University ‐$1,500 to Shayne McCann, Kerns Family Scholarship Fund University of Pittsburgh $1,000 to Lena Bioni, Penn State Arthur V. Ciervo Scholarship Fund University $500 to Leah Seader, California Linda LeFever Scholarship Fund University of PA $1,000 Alice McKenny, Carnegie Margaret Pitek Ciervo Scholarship Mellon University $500 to Donna Kim, University of Pittsburgh (Continued on page 20)

19 Scholarships Awarded

Alice Boone Main Memorial Fund Dr. Paul Pipik Fund/Health Sciences $500 to Alex Pochiba, Point Park $850 to Donna Kim, University University of Pittsburgh

Clockwise from top left: D. Galentine, Clockwise from top left: R. Kemp, P. Anderson, C. Jackson, T. Maltony, J. Toth, B. Thomas, I. Whiten, E. Baillie, A. Harmon, L. Bioni, R. Crowley, V. Smith, & B. Moye L. Simpson, & M. Lepore

Ronald T. Miller, II Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Plumer Memorial $1,000 to Madeleine Lepore, Scholarship University of Pittsburgh $1,000 to Brianna Thomas,

Ohio Valley University Kirk C. Moninger Fund $200 to Cameron Jackson, Robert Ringgold Alumni Scholarship Fund Morris University $250 to Amanda Bero,

Westminster College Charles Pappas, Sr. Scholarship $1,500 to Nicole Stewart, Rebecca Sarah Rogers Scholarship Clarion University $1,000 to Victoria Smith, California

University of PA Dave Pew Memorial Scholarship $500 to Tiffany Trunk, College of Scholarship Fund for the Arts Wooster $250 to Taylor Buchta, Penn State

University Megan J. Phillis Scholarship/ Academic Excellence Olivia Scott Scholarship Fund $500 to Nico Marucci, West Virginia ‐$1,000 to Erik Capra, Kent State University University

‐$1,000 to Erin Ritzer, Robert Morris University

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Sprowls College & Post‐Graduate ‐$1,500 Briann Moye, Scholarship Fund Allegheny College

$1,000 to Rebekah Welesko, EPK Fund (EITC Pre‐Kindergarten Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships) Curtis Wachter Scholarship ‐$1,300 to Calvary Chapel Christian $500 to Paul Anderson, the Art School Institute ‐$3,200 to John F. Kennedy Catholic

Clyde J. Tracanna/Washington School Rotary Club Fund ‐$31,000 to Mon Valley YMCA ‐$16,010 to Village of FPC ‐$1,000 to Kelly McCosby, Grove City College ESO Fund (EITC K‐12 Scholarships) ‐$1,000 to Robin Crowley, ‐$800 to Bishop Canevin High School Marietta College ‐$6,000 to Calvary Chapel Christian ‐$1,000 to Samuel Wicker, School Dickinson College ‐$16,400 to Central Christian

Washington County Visiting Nurses’ Academy Association Scholarship ‐$10,000 to Faith Christian School ‐$1,500 to Brittnae Boni, ‐$10,000 to First Love Christian Waynesburg University Academy ‐$1,500 to Samantha Maize, ‐$8,400 to John F. Kennedy Catholic Waynesburg University School ‐$9,200 to Madonna Catholic Washington Community Federal Regional School Credit Union Scholarship ‐$400 to Pittsburgh Central Catholic ‐$1,500 to Pauline Clarchick, ‐$2,400 to St. Louise DeMarillac Marietta College ‐$1,050 to St. Patrick’s School ‐$1,500 to Joshua Bowman, Penn State University

21 Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service

Have you ever heard of a Board Richard L. White Excellence Award Member who is so hands‐on, he or for Board Service. she will literally spend hours up to Dorothy, a communications ex‐ his or her elbows in chicken wire pert, complements the wonderful and papier mache if it will help to mix of professionals on the Board promote that charity? We can think with her “right‐brained” perspec‐ of one. tive and uses her unique skill set to Trustee Dorothy Tecklenburg is lead video projects, write articles committed to doing all she can to for our newsletters, and create in‐ help the WCCF – even if it means credible table centerpieces for the getting her hands dirty. Peacock Keller “Off the Shelf” Those who know Dorothy will fundraiser. The WCCF would not attest that her enthusiasm for ser‐ have secured first place at the 2012 vice seems to know no bounds, event without her vision and hard and that she is especially passion‐ work, which included crafting a ate about using her professional huge papier mache sculpture of

Dorothy Tecklenburg interviews Founding Trustee Charles Keller for the Building Foundations, Building Communities video. skills and exceptional creativity to our oak tree logo that wowed the educate others about the WCCF attendees (Photos from the event and how we serve the community. are available on the Community So, it came as no surprise when she Foundation’s Facebook page). was named the recipient of the During the award presentation,

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Richard White stated, “Dorothy Tecklenburg is a talented Corpo‐ rate Communications Consultant who was elected to the Foundation Board in 2009, and we have bene‐ fitted from her commitment and creativity ever since. As the Chair of the Marketing Committee, Doro‐ thy has played an integral role in strengthening the Foundation’s brand. From video projects (such as last year’s Art of Giving video and our more recent Building Trustee Dorothy Tecklenburg poses Foundations, Building Communities with award namesake Richard White. video) to wonderful articles about our donors, award honorees, and time. I am very, very, very hon‐ grantees, she is always willing to ored.” share her time and talents if it will Few members of the Washing‐ help to promote the WCCF and the ton County community have found services we so many ways provide.” to share their “I just can’t tell you how honored Dorothy time, talent, remarked, “I I am to be recognized with an and treasures just can’t tell award named for Richard White, as Dorothy, you how hon‐ who is one of the greatest and the ored I am to volunteers of all time.” WCCF has be recognized ‐ Dorothy Tecklenburg been especial‐ with an award ly fortunate to named for Richard White, who is benefit from her generous contri‐ one of the greatest volunteers of all butions of all three.

The Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service was created by the Board of Trustees in 2012 to recognize an individual who serves as an exemplary member of the Board, wholeheartedly sharing his or her time, talent, and treasures to support the Foundation and its mission.

23 Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

One of the items that Beechie’s McFarlands were quick to help Place uses the most isn’t even on those in the Houston area who had the menu – it’s scotch tape. The col‐ been affected by damaging floods, or scheme in this Meadowlands donating furniture and household eatery changes almost monthly goods to families in need. Today, when paper awareness ribbons are the family employs that same phi‐ affixed everywhere from the wait‐ losophy at Beechie’s – so much so resses’ station to the bar mirror. that the restaurant has earned a Each one represents a donation in reputation not only for its cooking support of the current charitable but also for it’s commitment to the cause. Sometimes it is orange for community. multiple sclerosis, purple for lu‐ Lisa remarked, “Having a ven‐ pus, blue for pediatric hydrocepha‐ ue, like Beechie’s, that can be used lus, or pink for breast cancer. Ac‐ to help raise money for local chari‐ tivities such as the ribbon cam‐ table causes is a treat we’ve never paigns have done so much more had before.” than raise funds for worthy causes; In addition to fundraisers sur‐ they have helped to paint Beechie’s rounding the treatment and eradi‐ as a community‐minded business cation of disease, Beechie’s has also that is proud to support and en‐ hosted events and supported the courage local philanthropy. local Fraternal Order of Police, the Lisa and Lane McFarland, the Washington Area Humane Society, owners of Beechie’s, have strong neighborhood churches, and ama‐ community ties – their families teur sports teams. The staff is par‐ have lived in this area for genera‐ ticularly enthusiastic about these tions. Aspiring to follow in the types of activities – they take great footsteps of their parents who were pride in being involved and work “giving and charitable people,” the hard to decorate the restaurant or McFarlands became involved with wear themed accessories so that numerous local organizations such others will be excited too. as the Canonsburg‐Houston Rotary “Our staff members have a lot Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, their of fun, and it makes them feel good church, and other activities with a that they have a role in helping to youth focus. Years ago, when they raise funds,” Lane reflected. owned a building company, the The Beechie’s team is also com‐

24 Beechie’s Place mitted to incorporat ‐ ing an educational component into all their sponsorships and fundraising events. In fact, patrons will often see table tents of facts and sta‐ tistics scattered around the restaurant or engage in conversa‐ tion with the wait staff Clockwise from top left: Nick Galbraith, about their current Lori Bakaitis, Garnet Clendaniel, Frances Putorti, To‐ charitable focus. The ny Putorti, Charles Keller, Lisa McFarland, McFarlands’ son, Chef Lane McFarland, & Debbie McFarland Lane, remarked, “That’s the thrill. . .when someone philanthropy, not only monetarily, asks about a cause, or when we but by donating time. If an em‐ make a connection with a customer ployee needs time off to assist char‐ who shares his or her story with ities or local community functions, us.” they will find a way to make it Additionally, Beechie’s will say happen, even if it means that Lisa “thank you” to local public service waits tables herself.” employees by making in‐kind do‐ While the McFarlands are the nations of food to teachers and the family behind Beechie’s, the police department. “Beechie’s family” includes their Julie Clendaniel, a restaurant employees, customers, and mem‐ employee who prepared the award bers of the community. nomination, wrote, “Lisa and When there is a need, the Lane’s most passionate form of McFarlands will do what they can giving is by educating their em‐ to help – because at Beechie’s, ployees about the importance of “family” always comes first.

The Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy was created to recognize local for‐profit businesses for exemplary giving and community service.

25 Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

Question: In just two words, can 1998. Why in this community? you connect cutting tool packages, While geography and topography medical supplies, and promotional contributed to the selection of its items with beautification projects, location, another significant factor charity drives, and community ser‐ was the regional business commu‐ vice? Answer: rose plastic. nity. In fact, the ways in which this “rose plastic and its executive local manufacturer engages in cor‐ leadership have been among the porate philanthropy are almost as most active of the commercial and diverse as its product line. A industrial organizations in the Mon worldwide leader in the protective Valley since they arrived in the plastic packaging market, rose California Industrial Park two dec‐ plastic is the first Charles C. Keller ades ago. Their support for com‐ Excellence Award for Corporate Phi‐ munity and regional charitable ac‐ lanthropy recipient with international tivities has been steady and sub‐ roots. The company was founded stantial,” said Charles Keller. in Germany in 1953, and its Ameri‐ That “steady and substantial” can branch, rose plastic USA, was support has benefitted diverse pro‐ established in California, PA in grams including those that help children, victims of abuse, senior citizens, the homeless, the hungry, military ser‐ vice members, as well as animals. From serving on boards to hanging brackets in support of the Califor‐ nia Rotary Club’s flag program, rose plastic employees greatly enjoy service opportu‐ Clockwise from top left: Michael Sears, nities that take them Kathleen Windmueller, David Windmueller, out into the communi‐ Jennifer Capozza, Elizabeth Hess, Sue Donahue, ty. This past summer,

26 rose plastic a group of them spent a day mov‐ philanthropic efforts,” the compa‐ ing playground equipment for the ny has placed recycling bins in the Village of FPC, a preschool and workplace and sells scrap that can‐ child care facility that helps single not be reused in production to out‐ parents pursue higher education. side plastic vendors. Money raised The weather was hot and humid, through these projects is used to and the task was physically de‐ purchase gifts for less fortunate manding, but the participants were children via the Angel Tree Project. happy to lend a helping hand. Im‐ rose plastic considers its charita‐ proving the quality of life for local ble giving to be an extension of its children is a cause close to the corporate mission and hopes that hearts of many employees. At a through a commitment to service, time when many school adminis‐ all employees will take pride in the trators face tight budgets, rose community they call “home,” the plastic has helped California Area work they do, and the company School District through the dona‐ they represent. tion of supplies such as pencil cas‐ President Kenneth Donahue es and containers, as well as office stated, “It is a great honor to be paper and art supplies. Additional‐ included in this year’s recognized ly, it has made contributions to recipients as well as those compa‐ provide food to the elementary nies that have been recognized be‐ school’s needy families during the fore. To have our name associated holiday season. And not long after with the work, efforts, philosophy, the WCCF requested personal care and contributions that Charles C. products for its Mother’s Love care Keller has exhibited to global cor‐ packages (for women who have porate philanthropy is truly a hum‐ been abused, battered, sexually as‐ bling moment. It is impossible to saulted, or have become homeless), match the accomplishments that a member of the rose plastic team are associated with Charles Keller’s delivered an enormous box of philanthropy, but his example is a items that had been collected for guiding light and the pathway for the drive. Committed to turning many to follow for years to come.” “environmental resources into

Visit www.wccf.net for information on all the WCCF’s award honorees.

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If the Community Foundation dents have earned scholarships were to collect stories about how and the Bank continues to allocate Washington Financial’s charitable a portion of its overall giving at the giving has impacted this communi‐ request of its customers through ty, we could fill volumes. the “Customer Choice” campaign. Some of the chapters could be “As a local business that is in‐ titled, “This Scholarship Helped to vested in helping the community Make College Possible;” “How Our grow and prosper, Washington Fi‐ Project Became a Reality” or even nancial has developed a culture “Support that Helped Our Charity that truly is about giving,” stated Survive.” The WCCF certainly Brian Smith, President and CEO. would have its own tales to tell – “A commitment to service is in‐ including how Washington Finan‐ grained in the fabric of the people cial provided the initial sponsor‐ who work here. In fact, Washing‐ ship of WCCF Gives, a day of giv‐ ton Financial employees donate ing for local charities. over 4,500 hours of service time “[Washington Financial’s] ever each year to a wide variety of com‐ present and generous support for munity organizations.” our organizational needs and our The Bank has supported so philanthropic goals has been a ma‐ many worthwhile initiatives that jor pillar of support in the growth many organizations were only too and success of the Foundation,” happy to express their thoughts remarked Charles Keller. about the Bank. Here are just a few A researcher diving into the of the comments the WCCF re‐ company’s archives could trace a ceived. history of philanthropy that spans Maryann Weinstein, Washing‐ decades, long before a formal char‐ ton Symphony Orchestra Executive itable giving program was estab‐ Director, commented, “It is no ex‐ lished. Since the inception of this aggeration to say that the very ex‐ giving program, the Bank has do‐ istence of the WSO is a direct result nated nearly $5 million to support of the community engagement of health and human service needs, Washington Financial Bank.” community development projects, “Washington Financial Bank has and education. Over 150 local stu‐ always recognized the need and Nominations for all WCCF awards are accepted until January 31.

28 Washington Financial benefit that Pathways SWPA pre‐ community.” sents to children and adults living “Washington Financial has been with disabilities. They have con‐ one of the most stalwart supporters tributed funding to many of our of the library for many years and special projects, ensuring that our has always understood that the consumers receive quality service needs of the library reflect the in a safe and healthy environ‐ needs of the community we both ment,” remarked Pathways Execu‐ serve,” remarked Pier Lee, Direc‐ tive Director Jill Binotto. tor, Peters Township Library. Gwendolyn Davis, Executive These excerpts are just a few of Director of Try‐Again Homes, the many comments of apprecia‐ wrote, “When the leadership of tion for the charitable works of Washington Financial was made Washington Financial. This long‐ aware that there was a need to col‐ standing commitment to local phi‐ lect and disperse holiday gifts for lanthropy has established Wash‐ children in need, they were the first ington Financial as much more to call to see what they could do to than a good corporate citizen – it is help. It seems that no task is too truly a tower of strength for the great or too small if it will help as‐ Washington County community. sist those that need support in our

Clockwise from top left: Telford Thomas, Bill King, Jim Medved, Lonnie Nicholls, John Wishart, Jack Milhollan, Charles Keller, Brian Smith, Bill Campbell, David Andrews, & Marty Beichner

29 2013 Philanthropists of the Year

You can stop by Sam and Bev the SpringHouse on were both raised on Route 136 and get farms, and after milk. You can get graduating from home‐cooked food. Penn State and You can get bread. working in a corpo‐ But you can also rate setting, they find something wanted a business more. Friendship. that would better the Acceptance. Encour‐ community and also Bev & Sam Minor agement. You can be a family affair. tap into a little of the love that Sam Knowing location was vital to and Beverly Minor spread out in any business, before buying acre‐ every direction, every moment of age on 136, they sat and counted their lives. They can’t help it. It’s how many cars passed in a day. who they are. Despite their families saying, It’s why the WCCF has named “You’re crazy,ʺ they founded the them Philanthropists of the Year. SpringHouse in 1975, painting “At first, we weren’t sure if we “Dreams really do come true” on should accept,” said Sam, “but I the floor. It’s still there, and so are looked up the definition of they, living the dream, that meant ‘philanthropist’ and it said ‘Love of years of hard work and sacrifice, at Humanity.’ So I guess we qualify!” first putting every dollar back into “We want everyone to know the business. Now, nearly 40 years we’re just average people,” Bev later, the business is thriving and added. three of their children are involved: When a customer walks in the Marcia manages the store, Sam door, Bev wants to do more than runs the dairy farm, and Jill over‐ sell them milk. “We educate them sees catering. Two other children about agriculture and create beau‐ live out of state, but whenever they ty with wonderful food and our visit, they jump right back into the country setting. We give them action. more than they expect. We want The Minors don’t just have five them to know they are the most kids, it’s closer to 500, and Sam is important thing right now.” proud of every one of them. He

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estimates that more than 500 teen‐ customers could write their en‐ agers found their first jobs at the couragement. They filled three SpringHouse, where they learned notebooks with well wishes. “It the virtues of hard work, commit‐ was beautiful,” Bev remembers. “It ment to a job, and how to treat peo‐ brings out character. We all grew ple with respect. “They learned to through that.” Marcia had a suc‐ value work and what comes from cessful transplant and is back it,” he said. working at the job she loves. “Part of what they learn is ‘Go, It started with a vision, and the go, go. . .what’s next?’” Bev laughs. Minors say, when you have a vi‐ “But we also teach them what it sion, you have to live it, eat it, takes to give our customers a mem‐ drink it. Also, fund it. They have orable experience: sparkle, hustle, been generous with their favorite and enthusiasm.” causes, especially their alma mater, The Minors gave to the commu‐ Penn State, and closer to home, the nity, and the community gave Washington Health System and back. Last year, their daughter, Grace United Methodist Church. Marcia, experienced kidney failure The WCCF scholarship fund set up and was awaiting a transplant. in their name will recognize and “The support entrepre‐ “Everyone needs to give back. outpour‐ neurship. ing of All the little things add up. “Everyone needs support We’ve truly been blessed to give back. All the from the by this community.” little things add up,” commu‐ ‐ Bev Minor said Bev. “We’ve nity was truly been blessed

overwhelming,” said Bev. Women by this community.” set up stands in the store where By Dorothy Tecklenburg

Prior Honorees 2012— Armand Dellovade 2005— Melvin & Lillian Bassi 2011— Dr. Charles & Rita Tripoli 2004— Joe Hardy 2010— J. Barry Stout 2003— Frank Sarris 2009— Dr. Angelo & Barbara Armenti 2002— John Northrop & William Northrop 2008— John & Barbara Campbell 2001— Dr. E. Ronald Salvitti 2007— Genevieve Russell 2000— Thomas Milhollan 2006— Charles & Carol Keller 1999— Wilfred R. Cameron

31 Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award

Educator Suzanne Ashmore has showing her the latest teen‐ parents in Chartiers‐Houston approved technology that she can School District doing double‐takes incorporate into her lessons and at the dinner table. After all, it’s not share with peers. often that students are eager to talk After graduating from Trinity about what they did in school that High School, Suzanne studied his‐ day, let alone say that they mum‐ tory at Yale University. She re‐ mified hot dogs, threw the first turned to this area with her degree snowball at the Boston Massacre, and spent a number of years in so‐ or bartered for goods in a Middle cial work before deciding to stay Eastern market. But in Mrs. Ash‐ home to raise her family. But as her more’s classroom, extraordinary children grew, Suzanne realized learning activities happen on a reg‐ that she could not resist the call of ular basis. the classroom. Now, she couldn’t “I try to imagine hav‐ make history ing any other “Every student has a bright spot. enjoyable,” career. I encourage all of my kids to Suzanne re‐ “I love marked. “I do pursue their passions and find teaching high things a little something they love to do.” school kids. bit differently ‐ Suzanne Ashmore This is such every year an exciting because the time in their kids change from year to year.” lives,” she remarked. That enthusi‐ Keeping everyone on their toes asm has truly resonated with her is a strategy that is delivering re‐ students, helping her to earn their sults. As the students in her World trust. She admits that sometimes Cultures and AP U.S. History clas‐ just taking a few minutes to show ses will tell you, motivating them that she cares by listening can to learn through these types of make all the difference to students unique, interactive experiences is who are struggling with home‐ definitely one of her strengths. But work or issues at home. the kids aren’t the only ones who Chartiers‐Houston School Dis‐ are getting schooled. Often, she lets trict Superintendent John George them play the role of teacher, remarks, “Suzanne’s attitude is one

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that implies ‘children are im‐ former stu‐ portant.’ It is a delight to watch her dent who interact with students.” helped to co‐ In addition to inspiring in the ordinate the classroom, Suzanne also sponsors award nomi‐ numerous student groups includ‐ nation. “She is ing the National Honor Society, the not just a LEO Club (a community service teacher to her club), Students Helping Others (a students – she group that fundraises for the is an incredi‐ Washington Health System Foun‐ ble friend.” dation’s Teen Outreach Program), Working and Students in Action (a national with kids of youth recognition and reward pro‐ different abili‐ gram). ties at a time Suzanne Ashmore Her mission is to teach kids les‐ when they are sons that can’t always be found in just discovering who they are, Su‐ a textbook – like how to be a good zanne often can see the potential in citizen and a compassionate volun‐ them that sometimes they cannot teer – and she leads by example see themselves. through her involvement with or‐ “Every student has a bright ganizations such as Community spot,” she stated. “I encourage all Action Southwest and the Ameri‐ of my kids to pursue their passions can Cancer Society. and find something they love to “I hope and pray that one day I do.” can be half the woman Mrs. Su‐ And for that, Mrs. Ashmore is‐ zanne Ashmore is and touch the n’t just teaching history – she’s lives of as many people as she making it. has,” stated Amanda Henderson, a

The Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award was created to recognize a local public educator who has displayed the ability to inspire children from all backgrounds and abilities, who has earned the respect of colleagues, students and parents, and who is actively engaged in the community.

33 Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award

Schedules en and serving on the Domestic for Daffodil Violence Awareness Month Com‐ Days cover mittee, Jane also volunteers at the her kitchen shelter. When she takes the mid‐ table. Hospi‐ night shift, she’ll often soothe a tal visitors crying child so its mother can relax find comfort or comfort clients who can’t sleep. on their way “Sometimes the women just to a loved want someone to listen… one. Half‐ sometimes it can be easier to tell way house that story to a stranger.” residents As a survivor of nearly a decade learn how to of verbal, emotional, and physical be financial‐ abuse during her first marriage, ly responsi‐ Jane is no stranger to how they are Jane Piatt ble. Jane feeling, and she is grateful they Piatt performs many good works, have somewhere safe to go. but she believes the most meaning‐ In the 1980s, there was no place ful service she provides is sharing for women like her to take refuge; her story. in fact, domestic violence was a Jane was nominated for the topic that wasn’t openly discussed. Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award Jane is pleased DVSSP is helping to by Lisa Hannum, Volunteer Coor‐ bring these serious issues to light dinator for Domestic Violence Ser‐ and is proud to serve as an advo‐ vices of SW PA, who wrote, “Jane’s cate by sharing her personal expe‐ choice of where to invest her ener‐ rience. gy is a direct reflection of her com‐ “In addition to her service at passion and humility – domestic our local church, Jane speaks at violence victims and their children, other churches, educating them hospital patients, those affected by about domestic violence…I cannot natural and environmental disas‐ imagine the number of lives that ters, those in need within her own have been touched and trans‐ community.” formed by this wonderful woman In addition to leading support of faith,” stated Reverend Dr. L. groups to empower battered wom‐ Steven Smith, Jr., Pastor of First

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Presbyterian Church 1793. Revolution, the Zonta Club of Jane is also deeply vested in her Washington, and the Washington volunteer work for the Washington County Committee for Racial Hospital (as a greeter at the Visi‐ Equality. Her incredible communi‐ tors’ Information Desk, buyer in ty involvement has led to recogni‐ the gift shop, and President‐Elect tion from local service organiza‐ of the Washington Auxiliary tions as well as the honor of being Board), the American Cancer Socie‐ named one of the Outstanding ty Daffodil Days Committee (as the Young Women in America in 1981. sale site coordinator), and Green‐ “I don’t do what I do to be rec‐ briar Treatment Center’s Light‐ ognized…I do what I do because I house for Women (as the leader of care,” she stated. a monthly finan‐ While Jane cial workshop). “I don’t do what I do to be enjoys taking And before advantage of recognized…I do what I do you can ask her many different because I care.” where she finds opportunities to the time to be so ‐ Jane Piatt help others in involved, she’ll the community, tell you that she is also a member her heart is always with the wom‐ and Deacon at First Presbyterian en and children of DVSSP. Church. Last year, she was thrilled “I get a sense of accomplish‐ to participate in a mission trip to ment from seeing a woman walk Alabama and hopes to go on an‐ that journey from the shelter to in‐ other soon. dependence and a new life,” she Additionally, Jane is a past remarked. member of the YWCA Board of And with Jane at their side, it is Directors, the Bradford House a challenging path they do not Board of Directors, the Washington have to walk alone. County Daughters of the American

The Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award recognizes a local individual or organization who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare or the advancement of social reforms as evidenced by humanitarian deeds in the community, whether local, national or international.

35 James H. McCune Acorn Society

The James H. McCune Acorn Society was established by the WCCF Board of Trustees to recognize professional advisors who have helped clients achieve their charitable objectives through the Washington County Community Foundation. Annual membership is

Class of 2013

William T. Allison, Jr. Allan C. Lucchini Kenneth L. Baker* Barron P. McCune, Jr. Paul N. Barna* James H. McCune Bradley M. Bassi Traci L. McDonald Keith A. Bassi Edward C. Morascyzk Neil D. Bassi Pauline A. Musar R. Carlyn Belczyk Lonnie C. Nicholls Lisa Buday Patrick G. O’Brien John A. Campbell William D. Phillips* Mark A. Campbell Frank Procaccini Robert T. Cupp, Jr. Mary Pruss J. Lynn DeHaven Stephen I. Richman Judge John F. DiSalle Mark Riethmuller Judge Richard DiSalle John A. Rodgers Dennis E. Dutton Mary Jane Greenlee Sertik Suzanne Ewing Kimberly Shoup Judge Thomas D. Gladden Brian J. Smith Charles R. Guthrie William E. Speakman Sandra K. Guthrie William G. Stough L. Dawn Haber Deborah E. Takach George K. Hanna Joseph D. Talarico Robert A. Hillberry John C. Tecklenburg, II Charles C. Keller* Thomas J. Uram* Loretta B. Kendall Thomas O. Vreeland Susan Mondik Key Richard L. White Cynthia B. Kotowski Mark G. Winiecki Bruce R. Kurtz Warren E. Lemley, Jr. *Legacy Member

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granted to professional advisors who have referred or assisted in educating clients which resulted in a gift to the WCCF of any size that year. Legacy Membership is reserved for advisors whose efforts have resulted in permanent gifts totaling $250,000 or more.

Member Quotes “By hosting days of giving, community foundations across the country are helping to raise millions of dollars for charities in their communities. Washington Financial commends the initiative of the Washington County Community Foundation to provide such an opportunity for charities in Washington County, and we are pleased to sponsor the inaugural WCCF Gives day on September 10.”

‐ Brian J. Smith, President & CEO, Washington Financial Bank “My clientʹs interest in providing scholarship money for higher education to qualified, middle‐class, high school graduates residing in Washington County (without incurring crushing student loan debt) was best fulfilled by working with WCCF.”

‐ William D. Phillips, Lawyer, Phillips & Faldowski PC “The WCCF is an integral part of the charitable landscape for Washington County.”

‐ Charles R. Guthrie, CPA, Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates “The Washington County Community Foundation is committed to supporting and encouraging the non‐profit organizations that serve the Washington community. The WCCF Gives campaign is just one example of how the Foundation provides practical tools that enable smaller organizations to leverage their limited resources and increase their impact.ʺ

‐ Suzanne Ewing, Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney “Endowment giving lasts! Those who have set up charitable accounts in the WCCF . . . have assured themselves that their generosity will keep on giving for the causes dear to their hearts.”

‐ Charles C. Keller, Senior Counsel, Peacock Keller “The Foundation provides valuable financial support to many areas of our society. I am proud to be able to assist in that effort.”

‐ Warren E. Lemley Jr., CPA 37 Our Donors – 2013

18 Karat Todd & Suzanne Ashmore 84 Lumber Mike & Cindy Walter Atherton A.C. Dellovade Janis Atkins Lindsay Aaron Barbara Bach Christopher & Tara Trew Abbott Kelly Backo Janet Abernathy Mark & Jill Baer AccuTrex Products Karen Bagnato Jon & Carol Adler Don Bailey Jon S. & Miriam Adler Ken Baker Alex E. Paris Contracting Frank & Frances Bakewell Gregory & Christine Alexander Diane Balcom Kenneth & Julia Alexander Barry Balliet Robert Alexander Donald & Pamela Bamberger Allegheny Technologies, TDY Industries Michael & Michelle Banaszak Jim & Toni Allen Brian & Shirley Bark William & Colleen Allison Kent & Lissa Barker Robert & Toni Allridge Diane Barnhart Alternative Transmission & Auto Repair Kristin Barr Diane Ambrose Mary Kate Bartley Jim & Paula Marie Anderson Camera Bartolotta Michael Anderson Joan Bartolotta Scott & Katherine Anderson William & Theresa Bartolotta Thomas Anderson Neil & Donna Bassi Zach & Cindy Anderson Mary Bates

“We were impressed with the growth of the WCCF and its work to promote local philanthropy. Because Steel Nation also is growing, we were able to make this gift to the Foundation and we look forward to continuing our charitable support in the future.” ‐ Mark Caskey, President Steel Nation Steel Buildings

David & Mary Jo Andrews Ginger Bauer Angelo Falconi Finance & Rental Richard & Eileen Bauer Anonymous (Multiple) Lester & Sandra Beal Diane Antila Andrew & Mary Beauman Robert Arnold 38Alice Becker Our Donors – 2013

Scott Becker Bowles Rice Chris & Valerie Beichner Jeffrey & Rebecca Bowman Martin & Judy Beichner Rosa Beth Snyder Boyd Gene & Carlyn Belczyk Braddock Elks Lodge Deborah Bender Becker Bill & Claudia Bennett Brett & Kerry Benson Jason Bercini Bergʹs Cabinetmaking & Stained Glass Martha Berman Andrew & Courtney Bernett Michael & Faun Berry Carol Berthold Matt Berwick Richard & Anita Betschart Harold Betters Bradford House Historical Assoc. Diane Bianchi Sam & Elaine Brady Darlene Bigler Herbert Brannon Michele & Mary Biringer Darwin Braund David & Kathyrn Black David & Dorothy Brecht William & Sheila Black John & Maureen Breitigan Blairsville Elks Lodge #406 Bridges & Co. Lawna Blankenship Denise Briggs Rebecca Bloom Patricia Brletic Elaine Bloskis Douglas & Lesley Brock Blue Diamond Enterprises Suzanne Broughton Jim & Susan Blue Jude & Crystal Brown Edward Blumer Martha Brownlee Erin & Jasmine Blussick Debra Bruner Leslie Bockman Linda Bruner Dennis Bockus Edsel Bryner William & Donna Bogar Jeff & Lisa Buday Jennifer Bogo Burke Racing Stables Joseph & Carolyn Bogo Ruth Ann Burke Jeff Boles & Julie Ann McMillan Burleson Lisa Bonacci Bruce Burnfield Jayna Bonfini Bracken Burns Parke & Donna Bongiorno Judith Burns Ken & Susan Boone A. Parker & Alice Burroughs Jon & Rita Botula Barbara Butler Dan Bower 39Craig Butzine Our Donors – 2013

Lugene Calderone Chapman Corporation James & Nancy Cameron John & Alice Chapman Nan Cameron Charleroi Federal Little Great Race Richard & Edwina Cameron Charleroi Federal Savings Bank Steven & Diane Cameron Charles Pappas Remodeling William Cameron Rev. Patricia Cherry Bob & Lillian Chester Tony & Diane Chiappetta Ralph & Megan Chicone Chipps Locksmith Service Beverly Chipps Jane Chmiel Karen Christy Dorene Ciletti Wayne Cimino Campbell Insurance Associates Regina Civitello & Peggy Herforth James & Jackie Campbell Ron Clark John & Barbara Campbell Pat Clarke Keith & Christie Campbell Claude Worthington Benedum Fdtn. Marian Campbell Linda Clemons Matthew Campbell Rich Cleveland Melissa Campbell Kristin Clingerman William J. Campbell Clover Mountain Foods William M. & Carolyn Campbell Debbie Cochran Judith Campsey Errone Cody Joel & Claire Cannon Coen Oil Company/BP Foundation Capitol Network Solutions Thomas Colella Judi Caplan Rosa Colucci John & Susan Capocciama Community Action Southwest Herb Caponi Community Bank David Carpenter Edward & Susan Conkle Vonice Carr Peggy Conklin John & Donna Carroll Mike & Olive Conn Maria Carson CONSOL Energy Catholic Charities Cooper Crouse ‐ Hinds Dr. Nicholas & Teresa Cavoti A. Thomas & Sherry Cooper Brian & Brenda Celani Veronica Coptis Tom Cervone Gordon & Lois Core Cesare Andy & Carolyn Cornelius Michael & Natalie Chaido Doug & Lucy Corwin Chambers Dam Association 40Madeline Corwin Our Donors – 2013

Erica Couch Don & Susan Davis Bo & Betty Courson Marsha Davis Mary Cecilia Courtney Raymond Day Therese Courtney Melissa & William Deal Ryan Coyle John & Kathleen DeBlassio Dr. Michael Crabtree & Tracy Decock Mary Paige Pillow Art & Mary Pat DeConciliis Margo Craig & Morgan Webb Sylvia DeFilippo Wesley & Toni Cramer Margaret Deitzer Bruce Crocker Joanne DeLuca Richard & Norma Crooks Karen DeMarino Tom & Molly Crooks Lyn Dempsey Karen Cross Catherine Dennison Roberta Cross Domenic & Karen Depasquale Ann Crouse Jon & Marjorie DePoe Charles Crouse & Sharon Russell Carol Derose Elizabeth Crumrine Dr. Jarol DeVoge Helen Crunick Cindy Dias Gail Cruny Jerry & Beverly Dick Russell & Heidi Crupe Kerry & Kristin Diehl Charles & Ethel Cummins Ronald & Roberta DiLorenzo Denise Cummins John Dimuccio Ginny Cunningham Kathleen Dinger Rosemary Curran Judge John & Diane DiSalle Mike & Beverly Cwalina Judge Richard & Joan DiSalle

Lydia DʹAlessandro Donna Dissen Jennifer Dann Michelle Dominick Amanda Davey James Don John Davies Kenneth & Susan Donahue Brenda Davis Walter Donnellan David & Carol Davis Michael DʹOnofrio Deborah Davis 41D. Lyn & Susan Dotson Our Donors – 2013

Kris Drach Lexi Feldman Mary Lou Dressman‐Conroy Civie & Kathleen Felice Sherry DuCarme Terrence & Diane Felton Mary Ducato & Annetta Ducato‐Coley Claudine Femiani Keith Duckett Christopher & Sheree Fetcho Gary & Carol Duckworth Anthony & Diane Fiem Andrew & Denise Dudik Dave & Faye Fike Linda & David Duessel Elina Filander Rodger & Darla Duffy Sabrina Filipek Don Terry Dunlap First Commonwealth Bank Ray Dunlevy First Federal Savings Bank Greg & Amanda Dunn First Niagara Bank Dennis & Mary Lea Dutton George & Tina Fischer Terri Dydiw Marjorie & Lynn Fischer Nelson & Susan Earley Roger & Catherine Fischer Richard & Patricia Easton Adrianne Fisher Peter & Billie Eaves Dave Fisher Todd & Steph Eckenroad Ben Fitchett Henry & Debbie Ecker Robert & Sunny Fitchett Kristina Elias Margaret Fitchwell‐Hill Margaret Elko Dana Flaherty Kenneth Elliott Noreen Fleming Jacqueline Ely Wayne Fleming Judge Katherine Emery & Raleigh Flickinger Judge Gary Gilman Florida Consulting Doris Encapera Joe Flynn EQT Energy Larry Fobiano Ronald & Janice Espinosa Folly Hollow Farm Jeanine Fahnestock Jeffrey Fondelier Al & Elaine Falcione Stacie Fouty Dr. Michael & Lee Rutledge Falcione Mary Ann Fox Falconi Airport Family of Dealerships Paul & Donna Fox Falconi Toyota Motors Ken Fraelich Jeff Falsetti & Diane Edmunds Jack & Marlene France Maggie Farabee Robert Frank Jody Farrell T.S. Frank Megan Faust Franklin Elks Lodge #110 Michael & Stephanie Faust Dennis Franks Valerie Fawcett McCormack Amy Franz Scott & Jenn Fazzone Marti Frazee Kimberly Federoff 42Joe Frederick Our Donors – 2013

John & Rachel Lozosky Friedman Gregory Gray Friends of James McDonald Leah Gray Friends of Wash‐Greene Co. Blind Assoc. Cynthia Greco William M. & Joanne Fronczek Barrett & Sara Greenlee Ethel Frank & Elaine Frost Lee & Joan Gregory FTS International Doris Grim Jerry & Dina Fulmer Michael & Karen Grzesiak Donna Furnier Gary & Elizabeth Guerrieri Tony & Jamie Gacek Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates Chris & Monique Gaido Randy & Sandra Guthrie Kevin Gallagher David & L. Dawn Haber Katherine Gardner Haggerty Law Office Jerry & Frankie Garrison Norma Hainaut Bob Garrity Jessica Hajek‐Bates Andrew Gartland David & Cheryl Halchak Dean & Susan Gartland Gregory, Kendra, & Tysen Hall Darrin & Kimberly Gavran Kailyn Hall Ellen Gaydos Robert & Mary Lou Hall Anna Gazi Dan & Sue Halulko James & Carol Gehrig Barbara Hamilton Jay & Bernie Gerchow Gary & Joan Hamilton Martha Ghilani David Hamley Janice Gibbs Joseph Hamm Ralph & Dottie Gilbert Patrick & Bonnie Hanlon Amy & Sarah Gilliland James Hanna Michelle Gilmer‐Cortazzo Mark & Ashley Hanna Janice Gilmore Jennifer Harding Judge Thomas & Rachel Gladden Alex & Tammy Hardy Godlan Joseph & Shirley Hardy Greg Gold Alice Harris MaryAnne Golling Darlene Harris Rita & Linda Golubski David & Rachel Harris Jeffrey & Sheila Gombita Linda Harris Michael Goodside Clark Harrison Sharon Goodwin Greg Harrison Randy Gore Mary Hart Jozica Gorman Thomas & Myrna Hart Paul Gough Karen Hassinger Todd & Wendel Gower Russell & MariAnn Hathaway Mary Beth Graf Hauber Trust Graham Printing 43Peggy Hays Our Donors – 2013

Mark & Melissa Heinbockel Cathy Hornak Maureen Helfrich Scott Horne Dr. Jay & Joan Helsel Greg & Mary Hoyer Jeffrey Helsel Mark & Janey Hrutkay John & Carrilee Hemington David & Rose Hubbell Mike Henninger Richard & Victoria Hucko James Herron Jr. Mindy Hudson Rebecca Herron & Jane Zaremba Judith Hughes Amy Hickman Leo Hughes Hicksonʹs Office Supply Company Patti Hughes

“To date, the Mother’s Fund has awarded more than $84,000 in grants to excellent local programs serving disadvantaged women and children, such as those that help single working mothers, victims of abuse, at‐risk youth, and homeless families work towards improving their circumstances. Through our sponsorship support, First Commonwealth Bank hopes to generate greater awareness in the community about this wonderful charitable giving vehicle.” ‐ Deborah Takach, Vice President First Commonwealth Bank

Highmark Robert Huisdas Jonathan & Lisa Higie Wayne & Kathie Hunnell Rolf Hilden John Mark & Donna Hunter Gary & Deb Young Hilderbrand Josh & Noelle Hunter William & Linda Hill Joe & Sue Hurlburt Michael Andrew & Hilzendeger Jean Hutchinson Barbara Hixenbaugh Allan Hutt Thomas & Karen Hoffman Bill & Judy Iams Art & Lisa Hoffmann Judi Ickes Blaise & Patricia Hollot Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughn B. Kirk & Terri Holman Faye Irey Edward & Betty Holmes Danny Isiminger Thomas Holmes Neal Isiminger Emily Homitz Carol Jackson Lamartine & Emeline Hood Robert & Nancy Jackson Barbara Hooten Dave James John & Cheryl Hopper 44Dr. Leticia & Jari Jariwala Our Donors – 2013

Jefferson Auto William & Nancy Kennedy Satish & Becky Jethani Kenneth J. & Shirley Yablonski Lynne Johnson Arts & Activity Stephen & Lucy Johnson Misty Kevech Cary Jones Abraham & Susan Mondik Key Dr. George & Mary Alice Jones Joanne Kilgore Bob & Mary Jordan Pamela Kilgore James & Helen Joyce Katie Killion George & Lynda Jucha Lee Ann King Linda Julian Robert & Vicki King Allan Junker William & Linda King Kathrine Jursa Robert Kinol & Elizabeth Kinol K‐9 Argo McFargo Barbara Kirby Jim & Sharron Kaczynski Gary & Amy Kissinger Beth Kairush Kittaning Elks Lodge #203 Janet Kaiser Karen & Keith Klages Bruce & Carol Kaplan Kathleen Kleinmann Denise Kapp Bob & Donna Klimas Micheal & Dolores Kara Lindsay Klimcheck Aditya Karamcheti Henry & Summerlea Klinar Anand Karamcheti Mr. & Mrs. Eric Kline John & Janice Kardos Tripp Kline & Suzanne Ewing Dave Kassekert John Kluver

Mother’s Fund Fiscal Sponsor

Neil Kays Harold & Sylvia Knight Jim & Nancy Kearse Kent & Sherry Knight Irene Keirsbilck Susan Koehler Charles & Carol Keller Lori Koffler Patty Kelley Dr. & Mrs. Gary Kolb Kelly Benefit Strategies Ken & Joyce Komoroski Brian Kelly Jennifer Kopach Dennis & Kathleen Kelly Jeff & Holly Kopko Ariana & Olivia Kemp James & Patty Kopriva Brian & Traci Kengor Jodi Korpus George Kennedy Jerry & Mary Drake Korsmeyer Janice Kennedy 45Jennifer Kostolansky Our Donors – 2013

Cynthia Kotowski Victoria List Marci Kramer Jerry Longstreth Robert & Sue Krampf Fred Lonnes George & Pamela Krcelich Walter & Barbara Lorence Diane & Melvin Krek Kimberly Lorenz Jim & Kris Krivanek Lynne Loresch Peggy Krysinski Richard & Judy Lounder Julia Kubacka Larry Lovejoy Skip & Tina Kughn Reid & Shirley Lowe Janice Kuhn John & Cathy Lozosky Kevin & Pam Kuhn Mary Elaine Lozosky Kenneth Kulak Allan & Kimberly Lucchini Rich & Diane Fabin Kuppelweiser David Lugaila Gail Kusbit Jeff & Jody Lydic Terrence & Pamela Kushner Andrew Lynn Kvaerner North American Construction Walter MacFann Frederick & Sarah Landenwitsch Joan & Jean MacGregor Robert & Lisa Lane Violet Machek Uliana Lisa Lanzy Daniel Mack Paul Laughlin Larry & Mary Jean Maggi Shawndel Laughner Laurie Maglietta Samuel & Jill Lauricia Shirley Mahoney Pych Tom & Donna Lauritzen Laura Maines Nielsen Lauver John & Diane Majors Charles Lawton Gary Malaskovitz Kathleen Leadbitter Wendy Maletta James & Sheryl Leckie Nicholas Mannerino Pier Lee Sandy Mansmann Patricia Lemley Cheryl Mantzourdis Dawn Lenkey Andrew & Joan Marcinco Stephen & Kathy Leonardi Karen Marshall Kathleen Leone Marthinsen & Salvitti Insurance Group Jacqueline Lescott Dr. Richard Martin Eric Leslie Ruth Martin Scott & Megan Leslie Nancy Kay Martinez Frank & Jeanet Leurquin Keith & Linda Mason Dan & Tracie Liberatore Walt & Dee Mason John Lignelli Robin Matthews Donna Lincavage Maxmanni Lincoln Manufacturing Martin & Theresa McCall Frances Linkesh 46Lori McCann Our Donors – 2013

John & Kathleen McCarthy Vicky Michaels Linda McCartney Stella Migliore Joseph & Cynthia McClelland Bob Milan Michael & Mary McCollum Jonathon & Sherry Miles McCracken Pharmacy Elaine Milhollan Sara Jane McCullough Michael Milinovich Barron & Ann McCune Millcraft Industries James & Rachel McCune Becky Miller Anne Marie McDonald Daniel & Leann Miller James McDonald Jim & Joyce Miller Traci McDonald Millie Miller Fran McDowell Robyn Miller Jenice McDowell April Min Mark McFarlin Sam & Beverly Minor Nancy McGill Amelia Mitchell McGinnis Industries Sam Mitchell Janice McGraw Lauren Mitnik Paula McGraw Kathijo Mohan Andrew & Jill McIlvaine Dave & Liz Molter Margery McKinley & Family Ronald Monack Bob & Lorry McMahon Monaloh Basin Engineers John & Patty McMurray George & Donna Mondik Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNally Monongahela Valley Hospital Paul & Christine McNeely D. Bradley Montgomery Jesse & Jodi McNurlen Donna & Ruth Abraham Moody James & Judith Adler McNutt Patricia Moody Janet McQuaid Alex & Nancy Moore Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life David & Shirley Moore Meadows Racetrack & Casino Wanda Moore Dianne & Richard Meister Greg & Jane Moorehead Kimberly Melen Suzanne Moran Joanne Melone Edward & Elaine Morascyzk Anthony Mengine Susan Morgan Mary Ellen Meola Linda & Fred Morris Mr. & Mrs. John T. Mercer Tonya Morris Kelley Mercurio Linda Morrow & George Pedlow Jeffrey & Sandra Mertens Jack Morrow Jeannette Messmer Moschetta Law Firm David & Mary Meyer Dean & Andrea Mosites Mark & Amy Meyer David & Claudia Moskal Gail Mezynski 47Steve Moskal Our Donors – 2013

Kara Mostowy Ken & Rosella Nolin Dr. Sally Mounts Diane Norris Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment North Ten Mile Baptist Church Bob & Sunny MtJoy John & Rose Northrop Barb Mullen Thomas & Peggy Northrop Sue Mullen Northwest Savings Bank Bill Mullner & Marti Frazee Courtney Novosat Paula Mungai Patrick & Chris OʹBrien

“What weʹve made of our lives, we did locally, so the Washington County community has always been close to our hearts. A few years ago, we turned to the WCCF to help us create funds to support our favorite charitable causes. That experience taught us the value of the Foundationʹs services. It is our hope that through this gift, the WCCF can help us to ensure the preservation of this historic treasure for the benefit of the entire community.” ‐ William & Saundra Stout, Donors of the Historic Brownlee House

Diane Murphy Observer Publishing Pat Murphy Claudine & Randy OʹConnell Jim & Amy Murray Courtney OʹConnor Sandy Mutchler Joanne OʹDonnell Sandy Muzopappa Gary & Sue Oiler John & Stephany Myers James & Patricia OʹKelly Nick & Donna Nardine John & Myra Oleynik Kay Nardis Olivia Scott Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard Natili Christina Oravetz Richard Neill Cathie Orndoff John Nesbit Outside The Box Timothy & Diane Nettles Marsha Owens Nate & Heidi Nevala Clara Owino Rick & Terri Newton Robert & Leslie Pahler Barry Niccolai Gary & Terri Painter William & Lily Nichol Jacqueline Palko Lonnie & Doris Nicholls Heidi Pankopf Donna Nicholson Timothy Pappas Julia Nobumori 48E. Alex & Valerie Paris Our Donors – 2013

Anita Paris Richard & Mary Jo Podgurski Trenna Passalacqua Joni Podrasky John & MaryAnn Patterson Ashley Poland Mary Patterson Joseph & Kathleen Politan Ashley Williams Patton John & Carol Pollock Alex & Massy Paul Robert Darryl Ponton Pavlovʹs Place Cyrus Porter Kenneth & Eileen Payer Robert & Barbara Powischill Peacock Keller Linda Prather Kathy Peelor Thomas & Marcia Pratt Rose & Kathleen Pelley Precision Marshall Steel Pennsylvania State University Kathyrn Pretz Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Lloyd & Susan Price Joseph Perotti Susan Priest Louis & Prue Petrucci Mark Prus Vanessa Cohen Pfendler PSU Washington Co. Cooperative Ext. Katrine Pflanze Denise Pullen Harry Philippe, Jr R.G. Johnson Dr. Byron & Sara Phillips Barry & Cindy Rack Laura Phillips Lou & Bernadette Raible Albert & Diana Pierson Betty Rainier Dr. Nancy Pinardi Robert Rak James & Janice Pini Robert & Linda Rall Russell & Chris Piper Alice Randall Joe Piszczor Cheryl Randall Jack Pivovarnik Wayne Ranick Sherrie Plonski Ethel Rankin PNC Bank Dennis & Andrea Raymer

The Historic Brownlee House 49 Our Donors – 2013

RCS Health & Safety Consulting Kathleen Row David & Sibyl Ream Lorraine Ruday Rebecca Rogers Scholarship Fund Charles & Irene Rupani Cyril & Gerry Rechichar James & Laurie Radzumic Rushin John & Cindy Reed Charles & Jan Ruslavage Susan Regrut‐Mitchell Luvern Rutherford & Jane Thomas Polly & Shelby Reid Emilie Rzotkiewicz Rita Reo Eleanor Sabol Mr. & Mrs. Ross D. Resciniti Kathy Sabol John & Celia Reynolds Rita Sabolsky Gruggel Reynoldsville Elks Lodge #519 Salvitti Family Foundation Rice Electric John Samuels Aleta Richmond Julia Sanders Alex Riedel Pat Sanders Fritz & Georgia Riedel Mike & Nancy Sapko Ken & Dianne Rigby William & Monica Saporito Donna Riggle Virginia Sargent Thomas Rile Sarris Candies Patty Riley Carla Sauer Ann, Gary, & Elyse Ritchie Lisa Scammell Roadhouse Investments of Washington Jacqueline Scarborough Amy Roberts Paul & Cathy Schaughency Susan & Glen Roberts Ron & Debra Schneider Bryan & Tara Robertson Terry Schnur Delores Robertson Kelly Scholtisek Ron & Mary Beth Robertson Ketwana Schoos Michael & Sally Robinson Holly Schultz Michelle Robinson‐Ritter David & Shirlene Scott K. Wayne & Luann Robison Marc & Ann Scott John & Gail Rodgers Sarah Scott Chris Roe Sue Scott Aaron Rogers Edward Seftas Steven Roman Frances Seible Donna Romanko Deborah Semich Jay & Cathy Romano Thomas & Mary Jane Sertik Lucy Rooth Service Master by Guthrie rose plastic USA Lisa Shade Russell Rosendale Cathy Shader Cindy Ross Jennifer Shaeffer Mary Ross & Catherine Kenneweg Marianne Shaffer Michelle Rouillard 50Dr. Jill Sharer Our Donors – 2013

Cathie Shenefelt Margene Spino Greg & Tammi Shephard Jeanne Stacher Jocelyn Sheppard Gayle Stahlman W. Lee & Faye Shevel Abigal Stark Maria Shields Bob & Joy Stark Thomas & Brenda Shields James & Dorothy Stark Harlan Shober Doug Starr & Annette Tierney Rick Shrum Marcia Stauffer Crystal Sickles Kathy & Chuck Stecker Rich & Brenda Sievers Steel Nation Steel Buildings Michael & Susan Silvestri Mary Stewart Judge Paul & Gwendolyn Simmons Everett & Mary Stickles Jeff & Nanette Simon Harry Stiffler Edwin V. & Phyllis Simonini Dorothy Stillitano Joyce Simpson & Meg Simpson Lee Stivers Kelly Simpson Gary & Sondra Stokum Michele Sites Storybook Florist Carol & Dallas Slagle William & Carol Stough Dennis & Lynn Slagle J. Barry & Lenore Stout Scott & Jennifer Slagle Gary & Paulette Stout Bernard & Donna Slezak Jenice Stout Slovenian Savings & Loan Steven & Lynne Stout Brian & Sherri Smith Thomas & Diann Stout Carl & Linda Smith William & Saundra Stout David Smith StoweNash Associates Fred & Barb Smith William & Kristen Strom Jim & Denise Smith Stacy Stroman Mary Smith Wanda Strosnider Michael Smith Carol Studt Richard & Karol Smith Michelle Sullivan Kenneth & Nancy Sninsky Mike Surbaugh William & Patricia Snodgrass Karen Suszynski Marie Snyder Robert & Edith Suwak Senator Timothy Solobay Claudia & Craig Sweger Solomon Seafood Matt Swift Paul & Shelley Songer Chuck & Lynn Sylvis Southwestern PA Eye Center T3 Global Strategies Daniel Speca Jodie Tabano Speer Family Leonard & Debbie Takach Meghan Speer Darcy Tannehill Harry & Joyce Spencer 51Tarentum Elks Lodge #644 Our Donors – 2013

Angelina Taylor Tungsten Creative Group Dennis Taylor Walter Tunney John & Dorothy Tecklenburg Betty Turcaso Julie Tedjeske Roger & Carole Turk Leah Terensky Tim & Carmel Tuttle Testa Machine Helen Tworzydlo The Heinz Endowments Marianne Unanue Mark & Jennifer Theiss United Way of Washington County Eddie Thomas UPMC Health System John Thomas Andrew Uram Richard & Penny Ann Thomas Thomas & Lynn Uram Telford & Philomena Thomas Robert Urso Donald & Ardith Thompson Mike & Amy Valenty Michelle Thompson Anna Varinoski Three Rivers Auction Co. John & Shirley Vasko Mike & Cassie Throckmorton VBInspect.com Rosalie Tinkham Krishna & Aruna Vedula Titusville BPOE 264 Donald & Kimberly Verardi

Sandra Todaro Harry & Margaret Verlato Rose Tomko Valerie Vernon Jack & Carol Tonsetic Lew & Beth Villotti Jane Toth‐Barton Laura Vincenti Mike & Sally Touscany Lisa Vipperman Christopher & Kim Tracanna‐Breault Jeff, Angela, & Marie Vitale Transitional Employment Consultants Richard & Erin Vitale Travel Planners International Vic & Marsha Vitale Tim & Debbie Trent Eugene & Jane Ann Vittone Anna Trettel Kathleen Voigt Bradley Trew Andrew & Rachel Wachter Jack & Betsie Trew Edward & Andrea Wachter Toni Trew Eleanor Waleski Tri State Supply 52Waller Corporation Our Donors – 2013

Shirley Waller Coy Wilkerson Walter Long Manufacturing Wilkins Lodge #577 Andrew & Lori Walters Heidi Williams Andrew & Aliesha Walz Gary & Judy Walz Mr. & Mrs. Joseph G. Warco Francisco Ward Joe Warkany David Warne Washington Area Teachers FCU Washington City Mission Washington County Chapter, Lauren Williams PA Council of the Blind Lynn Williams Washington Comm. Federal Credit Union Marsha Williams Washington Education Association Mona Rae Williams Washington Financial Bank Carol Willison Washington Health System Sharon Willison Washington Rotary Club Patricia Wilson Washington Symphony Orchestra Richelle Wineland Washington Tool & Machine John & Karen Winkel Waste Management Womenʹs Business Network ‐ McMurray Reg Weatherly Richard & Marjorie Wood Carolyn Weaver Woodside Development Phil & Linda Weaver Mark Worley Gary & Maryann Weinstein Jacqueline Wright Tony & Judy Weishner Janis Wright Bruce & Cindy Wells J. Russell & Marilyn Wylie Rebecca Welsh Yablonski Costello & Leckie WesBanco Bank Kenneth & Shirley Yablonski Bill & Betsy West Joseph & Janelle Yamber James & Peggy White Ed & Lisa Yeager Richard & Margaret White Blair & Barbara Yoders Becky Whoolery Pat Zacour Kevin & Ellen Whyte Shirley Zahand Robert & Mary Wichterman Frank & Louise Zbozny O. Kurt & Kimberly Wietasch Jason & Chrissy Zellie Linda Wigington Moss Zimmer Thomas & Rebecca Wild Jeanne Zoeller Dr. Philip & Sarah Wildenhain Roy Zoog

Great care has been taken to insure the accuracy of our donor listing. However, if we have omitted or inaccurately listed53 any name, please accept our most sincere apologies. We ask also that you contact us so that we may correct the error for future publications. Family of Founders

The Family of Founders was created by the Board of Trustees to thank and recognize donors whose cumulative gifts for operations total at least $1,500 (administrative endowments and gifts for use today).

Founder’s Circle ‐ $50,000 Minimum Anonymous (Multiple) CONSOL Energy Claude W. Benedum Foundation John & Rose Northrop Charles & Mary Coen Foundation Observer Publishing Charles & Carol Keller Washington Financial

Chairman’s Circle ‐ $25,000 Minimum Janet Abernathy EQT Energy Anonymous (Multiple) Richard King Mellon Foundation John & Barbara Campbell PNC Foundation Chapman Corporation Tri State Supply

Trustee’s Circle ‐ $10,000 Minimum Allegheny Technologies Joseph & Shirley Hardy Scott & Katherine Anderson Highmark Campbell Insurance Associates F. Joseph Marsh John & Romaine Duskey National City Bank Enterprise Rent‐A‐Car Richard & Margaret White

Director’s Circle ‐ $5,000 Minimum Bell Atlantic F. Grant & Emily Minor Burke Racing Stables Northwest Savings Bank Donald & Sally Cameron rose plastic William & Carolyn Campbell Dr. E. Ronald & Constance* Salvitti Chesapeake Energy Athena Sarris Kenneth & Susan Donahue United Way of Washington County Richard H. Donnell Foundation UPMC Health Systems First Commonwealth Bank Waste Management First Niagara Bank Gary & Maryann Weinstein James & Rachel McCune

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Gifts to grant ‐making funds, sponsorship gifts, and event revenues, alt‐ hough very much appreciated, are not included in the Family of Founders. Listing includes gifts received through December 31, 2013. Friend’s Circle ‐ $1,500 Minimum 84 Lumber/Maggie Hardy Magerko Thomas & Peggy Northrop Alex E. Paris Contracting Patrick & Chris O’Brien Anonymous PNC Bank Bob Arnold John Robinson Atlas Railroad Construction Rossin Foundation Bruce* & Camera Bartolotta Genevieve Russell Gene & Carlyn Belczyk Salvitti Family Foundation Martha Berman Thomas & Mary Jane Sertik Besl Transfer Judge Paul & Gwendolyn Simmons Nan Cameron John Sisson Motors Richard & Edwina Cameron Slovenian Savings & Loan Mark & Nan Campbell Paul & Shelley Songer Columbia Gas of PA Steel Nation Steel Buildings Community Bank William & Carol Stough CORE Network Leonard & Debbie Takach Dennis & Mary Lea Dutton William* & Elizabeth Todd FTS International Frank Tracanna, Jr. Gateway Health Plan Jack & Betsie Trew Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates Andrew & Julie* Uram George Hanna John & Shirley Vasko Alex & Tammy Hardy Carmina Vitullo Hawthorne Partners Louis * & Shirley Waller Highway Appliance Washington Lions Club William & Jane Hopwood Washington Tool & Machine Dr. Howard* & Mary Eleanor* Jack Washington Wild Things R. G. Johnson Company Weavertown Environmental William Kline & Suzanne Ewing Lawrence & Kathleen Welsh Walter Long Manufacturing Dr. Philip & Sarah Wildenhain Dr. William & Nora McMahon J. Russell & Marilyn Wylie David & Shirley Moore Frank* & Sharon Zerla Vernon & Alvina Neal Foundation * Deceased 55 Legacy Celebration

Donor Appreciation & Awards Ceremony Signature Sponsor

Philanthropy Sponsors CONSOL Energy First Commonwealth Bank Washington Financial

Heritage Sponsors Campbell Insurance Associates Monongahela Valley Hospital Waller Corporation

Laurel Sponsors Community Bank Meadows Racetrack & Casino First Federal Savings Bank Peacock Keller First Niagara Bank Washington Health System

WCCF EITC Program

The WCCF’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program enables local corporations to engage in charitable giving in a very tax‐wise manner. The incredible generosity of these 14 local businesses in 2013 resulted in more than $259,000 in contributions to help enhance the educational experiences for our community’s children.

EITC Program Corporate Partners Allegheny Technologies First Commonwealth Bank PNC Bank Burke Racing Stables First Niagara Bank UPMC Bridges & Co. FTS International Washington Financial CONSOL Energy Highmark Waste Management EQT Energy Northwest Savings Bank

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Philanthropy Banquet

Philanthropy Sponsors

Heritage Sponsors 84 Lumber CONSOL Energy

AccuTrex Products Millcraft Investments

Charleroi Federal Monongahela Valley Hospital

Laurel Sponsors

Atlas Services Corp. Range Resources

Campbell Insurance Associates rose plastic

Community Bank Southwestern PA Eye Center

First Niagara The SpringHouse

Kelly Benefit Strategies Three Rivers Auction Co.

Peacock Keller Washington Health System

R. G. Johnson WesBanco Trust & Investment Services

57 Financial Information

Total Assets in Thousands

Grant‐Making in Thousands

Operating Expense Ratio (General & Administrative Expense / Net Assets)

Complete audited financial statements and Internal Revenue Service Form 990 are available upon request and via www.wccf.net

58 A Day of Giving for Washington County Charities

September 10, 2014

www.wccfgives.org

In just one day, you can make a difference!

Through our inaugural day of giving event in 2013, the WCCF awarded a total of $400,000 in unrestricted grants to more than 100 participating 501(c)(3) charities that serve Washington County. You can help us reach even greater heights this year! Beginning at 8 a.m. on September 10, all gifts made to participating charities via www.wccfgives.org and all designated WCCF Gives check contributions received that day will be increased by part of a bonus pool, estimated to be $100,000. The minimum contribution is only $25, but donors are welcome to give as much and to as many charities as they would like during WCCF Gives. Share in the excitement of this special event by supporting your favorite local charities through WCCF Gives, Washington County’s official community‐wide day of giving.

WCCF Gives is Sponsored by

Alex Paris Contracting Range Resources Observer‐Reporter Washington Auto Mall

59 Chapman Annex, 331 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 724‐222‐6330 * [email protected] * www.wccf.net

Return Service Requested

Exclusive Sponsor of the Community Heirloom

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