10/26/17 10:36:13 AM A Message from the Foundation President Dear Friends, As we begin our second 25 years, we ask for your help to grow into an even larger force that contributes to improving the quality of life for all Wayne Countians. We view one of our roles as giving hope, and toward that end award scholarships to high school graduates to help offset their high costs in their pursuit of college or career education. We give hope to existing charitable organizations with grants that assist them as they 2016 Ben Franklin Community undertake new initiatives. Our Emergency Responder’s Fund financially helps volunteer fire Service Award Winners: and ambulance companies which not only provide vital emergency services, but serve as Ann O’Hara and Jane Varcoe social centers for their respective communities throughout Wayne County. We give hope to new charitable organizations that identify needs in the community and Honorary & Memorial Gift Program seek to meet them. The Wayne County Community Foundation has twenty-five years of experience helping create a lasting We give hope to our school districts through our participation in the Educational tribute to a deceased loved one. We define “Legacy” as options aligne These “values” may include the ongoing support of a Church, a favorite Improvement Tax Credit Program which helps to keep state tax money local and provides scholarship or any one of a variety of concerns. Our funds support cul for discretionary activities that stimulate learning in our excellent schools. humanitarian concerns. Donors can be assured their gift will endure to To all those who have contributed we thank you and encourage your continued support. In Honor of Warren Schloesser Todd and Richelle Stephens Sincerely, Dr. Katherine R. and Carl Schloesser Officers and Directors: Jet and Bob Mermell Warren Schloesser Warren Schloesser: President In Honor of Jane Varcoe Jay Starnes: lst VP Rich Garman In Honor of Alice O’Neill William Gershey: 2nd VP About the Foundation Chelsea Shine Wilson and Vicky Botjer: Treasurer Tyler Wilson The Wayne County Community Foundation was incorporated on June 21, 1991 and In Honor of Jet and Bob Mermell Ann O’Hara: Secretary granted 501(c)3 status as a tax exempt institution the following year. The first Board Warren Schloesser of Directors was: Warren Schloesser, William McAllister, Deborah Katz, Gregg Davis and In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Board of Directors: William Young. It was the Board’s intent to create a “one-stop shop” for fundraising, Walter Barbe Louis and Frances Gruber Christie Kennedy Augustine grant development and student scholarships in Wayne County. To accomplish this, the Foundation helps donors create a variety of “donor-advised funds” designed for short In Honor of Ann O’Hara Ron Brill Peter Bochnovich and long range causes. Funds are then pooled, so that we can take advantage of John Carmody In Honor of Paul Edwards investment opportunities that permit endowments to live on in perpetuity. Ronald and Rebecca Rowe Beth Gleim During the early years of the Foundation, our results were modest; however, with In Honor of Louise Rowe Sharon Herzog growing recognition of the advantages of a community foundation there has been Ron and Rebecca Rowe significant growth in both assets and disbursements of funds for good causes. For Bob and Catherine Rowe Kuni Holbert example, in the last twelve years, we have awarded a total of 190 grants to non-profit Jamie, Steven and Mark James organizations in the county. In the same 12-year period, our Dictionary Project has Annaleigh Brown James B. Kilgore given out 4,400 free dictionaries to county 3rd graders. In our ongoing support for edu- In Honor of Alyssa Pezzuti cation we’ve distributed over $775,000 to area school districts along with almost Beverly LaTourette Thomas LaTournous In Honor of John Tuman 665 scholarships. All this in just the last twelve years! William McAllister Margaret Yatsonsky The Foundation continues to search for ways to increase its capacity to do more; and In Honor of Nancy Piercy Paul Meagher, Sr. that can only be done by helping our county’s citizens become aware of the good that In Honor of Shirley Noble Patricia K. Mohn we do. It is the Board’s goal to do as much as we can to preserve and promote our county Nancy Piercy David Raven and we look forward to having you help us.

Sandra Rickard In Memory of Albert Lipperini Ronald Rowe Carol L. Dixon Assets Errol and Maryann Flynn Gene Shultz We thank our Volunteers In Memory of Mary McClure Jane Varcoe As of June 30, 2017, the Foundation’s The Wayne County Community Foundation Donna Branning assets totaled $4 million. sincerely thanks the Foundation’s Volunteers In Memory of Jean A. Watson Our investments are managed by four for all their hard work and dedication to our Donna Bluff Executive Director: In Memory of Dan O’Neill local institutions: The Dime Bank, The success: Ann O’Hara and Rosanne Alexander Paul J. Edwards Honesdale National Bank, Wayne Bank, Alice O’Neill (Accounting and Finance); Beth Johnson Chelsea Shine Wilson and and Morgan Stanley. Investment results (Dictionary Project), and Mary Markowski Tyler Wilson are reviewed by our Treasurer and the (Facebook). Erin Shine Investment Committee, who meet In Memory of William Schwarz annually in August with representatives “My interest is in the future because I am going Eric and Amy Huck of these institutions. to spend the rest of my life there.” Jim Gardas —Charles Kettering.

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The 2016 winners of the Ben Franklin Community Service Award are Ann O’Hara and Jane Varcoe

These selections were made based on their many years of support to the community. Ann’s focus has been both the Wayne County Historical Society and the Wayne County Community Foundation. Jane also has spent many years on the Board of the Foundation and in addition is a tireless advocate for her native Waymart. Their legacy of service is extraordinary and both are most deserving of our recognition.

THE BEN FRANKLIN FUND

Ben Franklin, printer, scientist, philosopher, community servant and statesman, created a legacy that today reaches right into our own community! The Ben Franklin Fund represents one of the finest examples of what philanthropy is all about! The Fund shows how money set aside from a donor can impact the future. In Ben Franklin’s case it took two hundred years to bear the financial fruit envisioned. In his will, Franklin bequeathed 1,000 pounds, roughly equal to $4,000, to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Franklin knew his bequest would grow over time and it did, to over $2 million dollars!!!

In 1990, then Pa. Governor Robert P. Casey signed a bill dividing the money between the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and the State’s various community foundations. Indeed, the Wayne County Community Foundation was in the ‘right place at the right time’ and received its share of the fund. With this money, the Foundation has established the Ben Franklin Community Service Award with its accompanying $1,000 given to the recipient who then gives it to the local service organization of his or her choice.

WCCF_AnnualReport_2017BAILEY V4.3 3 The Wayne Sports Hall of Fame Fund: Established Howard and Ruth Akers Memorial Fund: A to further sports opportunities for youth in Wayne scholarship fund, established by the children of Ruth Foundation Funds County. and Howard Akers, supports an annual scholarship for a student majoring in agri-business or education. The individual funds created by our The Robert and Inger Stovall Fund: Funds a scholarship for the most improved senior at Honesdale David M. Cavalieri Memorial Scholarship: This donors are the heart and soul of the High School as determined by the faculty. scholarship is to honor the memory of David M. Cavalieri, a 2012 graduate of Forest City Regional Community Foundation. The Barbara Houghtaling Book Fund: Supports High School. He tragically lost his life in a car accident elementary school libraries and the purchase of books in 2016. The $1,000 scholarship is given to a Forest for children. City High School graduate.

We invest the initial contribution and use the Albert S. Lipperini Memorial Scholarship Fund: The Drs. Lorrain, Rick and Patrick McAndrew Established by the friends of Mr. Lipperini, provides Memorial Scholarship: The McAndrew Memorial earnings to support the donor’s goal. Preserving a scholarship for a student going into the Human Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Lorrain Services career field. A. McAndrew and his sons, Dr. Richard L. McAndrew the principal creates funds with a long “life.” and Dr. Patrick McAndrew. The $5,000 scholarship The Leon Scudder Fund: Created by a bequest goes to a Forest City High School graduate pursuing The funds benefit a variety of causes and are a establishing scholarships for Wayne County graduates. the Health Care field. place where individuals can design funds that The Honesdale Rotary Fund: Supports worthy The John G. and Eleanor P. Rickert Memorial target their interests. Often “Legacy Funds” community projects. Scholarship: This $2,000 Scholarship has been established by Ann R. Koziol in memory of her are established where families and friends can The Edwin J. Thomas Fund: Provides for scholarships parents. It is awarded to a graduate of Honesdale create a lasting tribute to a deceased loved one and grants for community projects. High School who will major in education. The Robert Zabady Scholarship Fund: Recognizes The Joseph and Kathleen Sterchak Scholarship: to support a specific church; issue; scholarship; the substantial support given to our Foundation by This $2,500 scholarship has been established by Mr. Robert Zabady. The fund provides for an annual Joseph and Kathleen Sterchak to support graduates or even to support a named non-profit scholarship. of Forest City Regional High School majoring in organization. In many situations, individuals will Architecture or Engineering. Jerry and Marilyn Swendsen Fund: Supports a name the Foundation in their estate planning scholarship for a student in Honesdale High School The Seelyville Union Sunday School Scholarship: entering the field of engineering and a scholarship for This organization has created a scholarship to be so they may guarantee that certain things they a student attending a summer music camp. awarded to a graduate who intends to major in a vocation where as their ability to positively affect the feel strongly about have support. Non-profit The Merle and Earl Walters and Honesdale Lions lives of others is evidenced through the application Vision Scholarship: Awards a scholarship to students of a nuturing, caring and compassionate attitude. organizations and individuals establish funds in studying optometry or other vision health career field. Educational Endowment Fund: The fund is used to order so their contributions are tax-deductible The Ruth T. Fiore Memorial Fund: This fund was support educational projects. started to fund programs for animal welfare. and professionally managed. A review of our list The Ferro Fund (YAC): The Foundation’s Youth of funds is the best example of the wide variety The Drs. Bette and Lawrence Caruth Fund: Provides Advisory Committee receives its grant award a college scholarship for a Wayne County student subsidies from this fund. of types of funds that can be established. majoring in the Health Care field of study. The Rita Bellamy Fund: The Fund is used to support The Theodore Engstrand Fund: This Fund was projects which promote the Foundation’s expansion. established as a bequest of Martha Franco which will support scholarships and grants for horticulture The HHS Soccer Fund: This fund supports a associated projects in Wayne County. scholarship to a HHS Soccer Player and other projects promoting Soccer at Honesdale High School. The Herman H. Rutsch Fund: Created by the late Herman H. Rutsch, the fund supports the work of the The Viola Robb Fund: This fund is used to support Bethany Presbyterian Church and Bethany Cemetery. projects that promote the expansion of the Foundation. The Wayne/Pike Medical Association Scholarship Fund: This fund will provide for an annual college Forest City Regional Education Foundation Mini scholarship to a graduate of a Wayne or Pike County high Grant Fund: The Grant is used to support innovative school who will major in the Health Care field of study. teaching and classroom instruction in the Forest City Regional Schools. The Luke Rickard Memorial Scholarship Fund: The The Jeri Bigart Memorial Fund: Established by Mr. fund was created by the family of the late Luke Rickard. Forest City Regional Education Foundation Eugene Bigart in memory of his wife. The fund assists Each year a scholarship is provided to a Honesdale Alumni Scholarship: Funds from this go to deserving students attending a vocational school. High School graduate who is a varsity boys basketball providing a scholarship for a deserving graduate of player. Forest City Regional High School. The Boy Scout Troop 111 Fund: This consists of funds bequeathed to the troop for its ongoing use. The H. Richard Osborne Memorial Fund: The friends The Gruber Family Fund: Established by Louis and of Honesdale Boys’ Basketball founded this scholarship Frances Gruber the fund supports worthy nonprofit The Ben Franklin Fund: This fund was directly in memory of Dick Osborne. Dick was a former causes in Wayne County. bequeathed in Ben Franklin’s will. Our Foundation Basketball Coach and AD at Honesdale. qualified for funding via the State and uses it to award The James Kilgore Family Fund: The Fund was $1,000 annually to our service award in Ben Franklin’s The HHS Friends of Boys Basketball Fund: This established by Mr. and Mrs. James Kilgore to support name. scholarship fund recognizes students associated with nonprofit causes in northern Wayne County. the basketball team. The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund: Established by The Yablon Foundation Fund: The foundation’s his parents, William and Debra Bryant, to assist people Rowe/Box Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship purpose is to support a variety of charitable causes with special needs and developmental disabilities. fund is in memory of James Rowe and Alice Box by located in southern Wayne County. Emphasis Additionally, funds can help community groups such the Rowe, Wilson & Box families. The fund supports an is placed on the causes of Drug Awareness and as the 4-H or volunteer fire companies. Michael’s annual scholarship for graduates of Honesdale High Treatment, Veteran’s Affairs, Animal Welfare, and siblings, Zach Bryant, Carrie Bomgardner and Emily School majoring in the field of Vocational Technology the Hamlin Rotary. Montgomery, sponsor an annual 5K Run, “Herd the or Business. Curd”, to help increase the number of grants awarded. The East Dyberry Cemetery Fund: Proceeds from Earl R. Riefler Pre-Medical Scholarship: The fund the investments of this fund go toward the ongoing The William E. Schwarz Memorial Scholarship: establishes a scholarship for Wayne County resident care and maintenance of the grounds. Established in 2013 by the Board of Directors of the graduates intending to major in Pre-Med. Dime Bank. The annual scholarship goes to a Wayne First Responder’s Fund: This fund was established County graduate pursuing a degree in the automobile Peter Propst Memorial Fund: The fund was as a joint venture with the Villaume Foundation for industry. established in memory of Peter Propst to support high the purpose of supporting grants from Volunteer first school science programs in the Honesdale High School. responder organizations within the county. The Aaron Hocker Fund: Created by the family and friends of the late Aaron Hocker for the purpose of Wayne County Bar Association Fund: The fund Freedom Lodge IOOF: This fund supports a extending aid to students and others studying in the awards a scholarship by the Bar to a student majoring scholarship to be given to a Wayne County graduate. health care field. in Pre-law or the Criminal Justice career field.

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WCCF_AnnualReport_2017BAILEY V4.5 5 Edwin Thomas Memorial Scholarships Sheila Whitman, Wallenpaupack Foundation Jacob Karnick, Western Wayne A Rachel Musetti, Honesdale Leon Scudder Memorial Scholarships The Wayne County Community Foundation recognizes that the funding for education is Scholarship Don Nguyen, Forest City very challenging. We sponsor a number of programs that aim to assist students and to Emily Ballard, Canaan Christian Alexandra Squatrito, Wallenpaupack supplement emerging new programs for technology. Programs Gary Beilman presents the William Schwarz Memorial Scholarship Jenna Carmen, Western Wayne Ben Field, Western Wayne Ellie Motichka, Western Wayne The Foundation is committed to providing Salina Tregaskis, Western Wayne scholarships for deserving seniors residing in Christina Canfi eld, Honesdale Elijah Harvey, Honesdale Wayne County. Starting in 1995 with the fi rst Elizabeth Ritter, Honesdale Edwin Thomas Scholarship, the awards continue Emily Ritter, Honesdale Wayne Co. Community Foundation Scholarships to grow. This past year the Foundation and its Alyssa Pezzuti, Holy Cross John Tuman, Western Wayne

Donor Partners awarded $66,000 in scholarships to HIP RECIPIENTS Riley Barton, Honesdale deserving Wayne County resident graduates. Nicole Billard, Honesdale Erin Sloan, Wallenpaupack Luke Rickard Memorial Scholarship Jack Rickard, Honesdale

ARS Jeri Bigart Memorial Scholarship Cody Novobilski, Honesdale Wayne/Pike Med. Association Scholarships Rachael Windhorn, Honesdale The Wallenpaupack Science Olympiad is supported by a Youth Advisory Grant Alexandra Mosomillo (Yr. 2), Wallenpaupack Alicia Brindle (Yr. 3), Wallenpaupack Victoria Ciszak (Yr. 4), Honesdale Youth Advisory Committee Robert and Inger Stovall Scholarship Mark Ambrose, Honesdale The Youth Advisory Committee was created through a Marilyn and Jerry Swendsen Scholarship SCHOL generous Christian Kowalczyk, Honesdale in order to familiarize students with the potential of Seelyville Union Sunday School Scholarship Dwight Welch, Hancock philanthropic activities. This is done by providing a

17 WCCF Scholarship Committee Member Paul Meagher Drs. Philip G. & Rosita Liu Scholarship selected committee comprised of students in grades 9-12 presenting the Edwin Thomas Scholarships - Callie Mousley, Western Wayne with a fund that they may use to award grants back to Drs. Betty & Lawrence Caruth Scholarship Samantha Dragos, Honesdale applicant organizations within their own HHS Friends of Boys’ Basketball Scholarships Jack Rickard, Honesdale This year’s grants were as follows: Ashley Atcavage, Honesdale 2016-2017 School Year 2016 Richard Osborne Integrity Award Caterpillars to Butterfl Mark Ambrose, Honesdale Classroom Flags James Rowe and Alice Box Memorial Scholarship Osmo Thomas Jackson, Honesdale Serve-a-thon William E. Schwarz Memorial Scholarship The All Stars Club Zachary Murray, Western Wayne Wayne County Heritage Trail, Howard and Ruth Akers Memorial Scholarship Brianna Smith, Honesdale Auto Headsets, Wayne County Bar Association Scholarship Science Olympiad, Our Leon Scudder Memorial Scholarship Winners Kurt Dietrich, Western Wayne WAHS SADD Chapter, Earl R. Riefl er Pre-Medical Scholarship Ben Hollister, Western Wayne Robert Zabady Scholarship Dictionary Project Lauren Meszaros, Susquehanna For the past fourteen years the Foundation and its donors Human Resources Foundation Scholarship Jordan Peer, Honesdale have purchased the Scholastic Children’s Dictionary for Aleah Slish, Honesdale third graders in the following schools: R.D. Wilson School, Scholarship John G. and Eleanor P. Rickert Memorial Scholarship the Evergreen School, Damascus Area, Preston Area, Committee Emily DeCrotie, Honesdale Members Mc Andrew Memorial Scholarship Lakeside Elementary, the Canaan Christian Academy and Pat Mohn and Sharon Herzog Mikaylah Rutledge, Forest City the Damascus Christian Academy. To date, more than present the Joseph and Kathleen Sterchak Scholarship 4,400 dictionaries have been presented. McAndrew Jeffrey Burrell, Forest City Memorial HHS Friends of Soccer Scholarship Elijah Harvey, Honesdale

WCCF_AnnualReport_2017BAILEY V4.6 6 AID TO EDUCATION The Wayne County Community Foundation recognizes that the funding for education is very challenging. We sponsor a number of programs that aim to assist students and to supplement emerging new programs for technology.

Innovative Teacher Grants For almost two decades the Foundation has been a source for funding new ideas in the classroom. This past year, we assisted three teachers from the Wayne Highlands School District attend the Highlight’s Wayne Co. Community Foundation Scholarships Foundation Workshop to explore “Digital Storytelling”.

The Wallenpaupack Science Olympiad is supported by a Youth Advisory Grant

Youth Advisory Committee The Youth Advisory Committee was created through a YAC benefi ts the Robert D. Wilson generous bequest of Eleanor Ferro and the Foundation School in order to familiarize students with the potential of philanthropic activities. This is done by providing a selected committee comprised of students in grades 9-12 with a fund that they may use to award grants back to applicant organizations within their own school districts. This year’s grants were as follows: 2016-2017 School Year Caterpillars to Butterfl ies, Robert Wilson Elementary School Canaan Christian 3rd Graders HHS Students receive YAC Grant Classroom Flags, Robert Wilson Elementary School celebrate Dictionary Day James Rowe and Alice Box Memorial Scholarship Osmo, Robert Wilson Elementary School Serve-a-thon, Canaan Christian Academy The All Stars Club, Lakeside Elementary/Stourbridge Primary Center The Educational Improvement Tax Wayne County Heritage Trail, Honesdale High School Credit Program Auto Headsets, Wallenpaupack Area High School Science Olympiad, Wallenpaupack Area High School This program provides signifi cant funding for WAHS SADD Chapter, Wallenpaupack Area High School Wayne Highlands, Wallenpaupack Area and Western Wayne School Districts. This year, Dictionary Project $65,356 was given to these three districts to support “highly academic” and challenging For the past fourteen years the Foundation and its donors programs. The funding came from the following have purchased the Scholastic Children’s Dictionary for Wayne County Businesses: The Dime Bank, The third graders in the following schools: R.D. Wilson School, Honesdale National Bank, Wayne Bank, First John G. and Eleanor P. Rickert Memorial Scholarship the Evergreen School, Damascus Area, Preston Area, National Community Bank, NBT Bank, Waste Lakeside Elementary, the Canaan Christian Academy and Management and Aqua PA. the Damascus Christian Academy. To date, more than 4,400 dictionaries have been presented. Approved Programs: Promethean “Smart Boards”, Robotics equipment and software, Drone Project, BIOZONE materials, Biztown experience.

10/26/17 10:37:05 AM This past year, 13 grants The O’Neill Society

The O’Neill Society recognizes those donors who have invested in the future of our county by naming the Wayne County Community Foundation as a beneficiary of their estate plans. The name is in memory of Dan O’Neill, long-time community activist and Foundation board member.

Funds benefited by estate plans can support any charitable cause or organization, including the Foundation itself, and can work to benefit the county in perpetuity, long after the lives of the donors.

Smoke Machine for Tng If you wish to include the Wayne County Community Foundation in your Central Park Beautification will or other planned gift and wish to be recognized in the O’Neill Society, please contact the Foundation’s office and we will be pleased to help you complete the forms and add your name to our society.

Pool Restoration Project SOCIETY MEMBERS u Joseph and Kathy Adams u Joe and Stella Macey u Deborah Bailey u Bruno and Kelly Maton u Walter and Marilyn Barbe u Mary Markowski u Vicky Botjer u Paul and Sandy Meagher u Kent L. Brown, Jr. u William B. McAllister $9,479 taken from a variety of WCCF funds • $30,000 from General Fund u Steve and Jamie Brown u Gloria A. McCullough* u John and Karen Burlein u Bob and Jet Mermell u John and Tonia Carmody u Patricia Mohn u Drs. Betty Mae & u Timothy and Jennifer Morgan Lawrence Caruth u Joe and Tish Murray u James and Shirley Chapman u Ann O’Hara u Robert J. Conway u Dan* and Alice O’Neill u Bill and Jessie Davis u Gerard O’Neill u Carol Dunn u Michael and Erin O’Neill u Marcia Dunsmore u Marty and Sandy u Janine Edwards O’Neill Rickard u Paul and Colleen Edwards u Ronald and Rebecca Rowe u Francis* and Martha E. Franco* u Herman H. Rutsch* u Nancy Fritz u Warren H. Schloesser u William Gershey u William Schweighofer u George* and Anne* Gilchrist u Leon M. Scudder* u Louis and Frances Gruber u Tom and Vicki Sheridan u Tony and Sharon Herzog u Michael and Erin Shine u Cal* and Kuni Holbert u Jay Starnes u Barbara Houghtaling u Nicholas and u Mark & Brooke James Carol Stroumtsos u Tom* and Laura Kennedy u Jerry and Marilyn Swendsen u John and Courtney Krajkovih u Jane Varcoe u Robert Kramer u Bob Zabady u Thomas and Nancy LaTournous * Deceased u Charlotte A. Lent

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world... indeed, it is the only thing that ever has...”

O’Neill Society Reception in May 2017 – Margaret Mead

10/26/17 10:36:57 AM Ben Franklin Community Service Award New Board Members The 2016 winners of the Ben Franklin Christie Kennedy Augustine

Christie is the owner of No Limits Physical Therapy (ProCare PT) in Hawley. She graduated from Fordham University where she excelled in basketball for four years and received her masters from Northwestern. She is an accomplished athlete, and marathon runner receiving the distinctive recognition by being a member of three “Halls of Fame.” Additionally, she holds the unique designation of being selected as one of the top 100 athletes of “all time in Northwestern PA.” Her community activities are broad focusing on establishing a variety of memorials to loved ones and those special in the Hawley community, as well as, humanitarian causes in support of cancer research, and the Ronald McDonald House. She devotes much of her spare time to the promotion and coaching of youth sports in the Hawley, Lake Region. She is also a Board member of the Cham- ber of the Northern Poconos. Christie is married to Michael Augustine and she has one daughter, Morgan. A firm believer in giving back to her community, she is dedicated to helping our county be the best it can be. extraordinary and both are most deserving of our recognition. Elizabeth Gleim

Joining the Board last Spring, Beth has been employed for 34 years at St. Clair Graphics and is a part owner of Fox Bowling Center in Hancock, NY. She graduated from Hancock Central School and attended Penn State. She is a Girl Scout Leader, Softball Coach, a member of the Equinunk Historical Society and a Board Member for the Equinunk Cemetery Association. When asked about becoming a WCCF Board Member she offered; “I want to represent the Northern part of our County. I have grown up in the area and know and admire the many different people some of whom have been rooted in the area for generations and others who decided to retire and make this beautiful county their own.” Beth is the mother of two high school students, Billy and Breanna, and married for 26 years to her high school sweetheart, Bill.

Gene Shultz

Gene recently retired from the Wallenpaupack Area School District where he taught for 35 years. He is currently employed as an Adjunct Instructor for the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center and an Environmental Educator at the Lacawac Sanctuary and Ecological Research Station. He graduated from Penn State with a degree in Biology and he has his MS from Wilkes University in Classroom Technology. “I believe the Foundation,” he stated, “is an extremely worthwhile organization in our community. The organization supports many activities that impact the lives of people living in and involved with Wayne County. As a resident of Hawley, I am hoping to be an involved representative for my town.” Gene and his wife Debby have two adult children, CJ and Ariana.

David Raven

The Foundation is pleased to welcome The Honesdale National Bank’s new CEO to our Board. David was born in Maine and graduated from the University of Maine and received his MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Since his arrival, he has become a member of the Board of the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne County where he currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Wayne Division. He is also on the WEDCO Board. In talking about our Foundation, David said; “I am very impressed with the Foundation’s leadership, both from an administrative standpoint and from a Board standpoint. The reputation that the organization has in the community is excellent, and I’m very proud to be a part of the Foundation. I agreed to become a Board Member in order to offer my experience and support to the organization that does so much good for our Community.” Dave and his wife Karen are the proud parents of three adult children; Nicholas, Michael, and Kaitlyn.

10/26/17 10:36:36 AM scholarship fund, established by the children of Ruth and Howard Akers, supports an annual scholarship for a student majoring in agri-business or education.

This scholarship is to honor the memory of David M. Cavalieri, a 2012 graduate of Forest City Regional High School. He tragically lost his life in a car accident in 2016. The $1,000 scholarship is given to a Forest

The Drs. Lorrain, Rick and Patrick McAndrew The McAndrew Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Lorrain A. McAndrew and his sons, Dr. Richard L. McAndrew and Dr. Patrick McAndrew. The $5,000 scholarship goes to a Forest City High School graduate pursuing

The John G. and Eleanor P. Rickert Memorial This $2,000 Scholarship has been SHOWCASE SOMETHING parents. It is awarded to a graduate of Honesdale

The Joseph and Kathleen Sterchak Scholarship: This $2,500 scholarship has been established by Joseph and Kathleen Sterchak to support graduates of Forest City Regional High School majoring in

The Seelyville Union Sunday School Scholarship: This organization has created a scholarship to be awarded to a graduate who intends to major in a vocation where as their ability to positively affect the lives of others is evidenced through the application of a nuturing, caring and compassionate attitude.

The fund is used to

The Foundation’s Youth

The Fund is used to support projects which promote the Foundation’s expansion. scholarship to a HHS Soccer Player and other projects

This fund is used to support

Forest City Regional Education Foundation Mini The Grant is used to support innovative teaching and classroom instruction in the Forest City

Forest City Regional Education Foundation providing a scholarship for a deserving graduate of

Established by Louis and Frances Gruber the fund supports worthy nonprofit

The Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. James Kilgore to support

The foundation’s purpose is to support a variety of charitable causes is placed on the causes of Drug Awareness and Treatment, Veteran’s Affairs, Animal Welfare, and

Proceeds from the investments of this fund go toward the ongoing

This fund was established as a joint venture with the Villaume Foundation for the purpose of supporting grants from Volunteer first

scholarship to be given to a Wayne County graduate.

10/26/17 10:36:52 AM In Memory of Richard K. Wood Chris and Sherry Wood In Memory of Roy D. Thorpe Georgia Thorpe As we begin our second 25 years, we ask for your help to grow into an even larger force In Memory of John London Beatrice London In Memory of Robert Malloy John and Rachel Malloy Carolyn Mackle In Memory of Franklin Piercy We give hope to existing charitable organizations with grants that assist them as they Lillian Piercy undertake new initiatives. Our Emergency Responder’s Fund financially helps volunteer fire In Memory of Robbie Potter and ambulance companies which not only provide vital emergency services, but serve as Darlene Burnett In Memory of Tom Kennedy We give hope to new charitable organizations that identify needs in the community and Honorary & Memorial Gift Program Laura Kennedy The Wayne County Community Foundation has twenty-five years of experience helping create a lasting In Memory of Scott C. Heimbach tribute to a deceased loved one. We define “Legacy” as options aligned with you and your loved one’s values. Kerrie Fitzsimmons These “values” may include the ongoing support of a Church, a favorite non-profit organization, educational In Memory of Gloria McCullough Improvement Tax Credit Program which helps to keep state tax money local and provides scholarship or any one of a variety of concerns. Our funds support cultural endeavors, environmental and Ann O’Hara humanitarian concerns. Donors can be assured their gift will endure to benefit future generations. In Memory of Donald Chapman Jim and Shirley Chapman In Honor of Warren Schloesser In Memory of Michael Bryant Bob and Ann Lynch Chapman Insurance Todd and Richelle Stephens Mary Markowski Kathryn Meagher In Memory of Clinton Dennis Dr. Katherine R. and Carl Schloesser Constance Moser Jet & Bob Mermell Jim and Shirley Chapman Jet and Bob Mermell Kent Brown Sarah and Kyle Mickel In Memory of Joseph Kandrovy In Honor of Jane Varcoe Debbie and William Bryant Mike and Kim Modrovsky Pat Kandrovy Rich Garman Kate and Zack Bryant Scott and Heather Mousley In Memory of Charlie Flynn In Honor of Alice O’Neill Jay and Emily Montgomery Pauline Naring Elizabeth K. Flynn Chelsea Shine Wilson and Doris W. Bryant Ann O’Hara In Memory of Norman Lion Tyler Wilson In Memory of Luke Rickard Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Phillips Nina T. Lassley In Honor of Jet and Bob Mermell Jeannie’s Chapel St. Salon Mike Slish In Memory of Richard M. Wilson Warren Schloesser In Memory of John Marshall Patricia and Leroy Spoor Aileen A. Wilson of Directors was: Warren Schloesser, William McAllister, Deborah Katz, Gregg Davis and In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Debra and William Bryant Charlotte Summers In Memory of Anita Shook Walter Barbe In Memory of John K. Lowe Jr. Alice Turner Lake Region Supermarket grant development and student scholarships in Wayne County. To accomplish this, the Louis and Frances Gruber Diane Scarfalloto Ronald and Tina VanDelinde In Memory of Robert and Foundation helps donors create a variety of “donor-advised funds” designed for short In Honor of Ann O’Hara In Memory of Bob Diehl Rosaria M. Vlacich Jean Turano Ron Brill Robert and Michelle Boyle Lorraine and Stephen Walker Robert Turano In Honor of Paul Edwards Brownfield Science & Wayne Highlands Middle In Memory of Ruth and Ronald and Rebecca Rowe Technology Inc. School Sunshine Fund Howard Akers and Helen and In Honor of Louise Rowe Susan Campfield Wayne Memorial Hospital Vince Herzog Ron and Rebecca Rowe James O. Card Respiratory Department Tony and Sharon Herzog Bob and Catherine Rowe Kathy Card Chris and Laura Woolverton In Memory of Alice Box Jamie, Steven and Cherry Ridge Twp. “Partners in Progress” Ron and Rebecca Rowe Annaleigh Brown Joseph J. Coar and Family Kate and Zach Bryant In Memory of John H. Yatsonsky - In Honor of Alyssa Pezzuti Diehl Trucking Kathy Highhouse Margaret Yatsonsky Beverly LaTourette Dirlam Bros. Rosanne and Charles Alexander In Memory of Bruce Mackle In Honor of John Tuman Paul J. Edwards Peter and Ginny Ruvolo Deborah and Andrew Kussoff Margaret Yatsonsky Kristen Erk In Memory of Benjamin In Memory of William Lea Welsh The Foundation continues to search for ways to increase its capacity to do more; and In Honor of Nancy Piercy Daniel R. Figura Joseph Neubauer Gene Mitchell that can only be done by helping our county’s citizens become aware of the good that In Honor of Shirley Noble John and Mary Fitzgerald Peter and Ginny Ruvolo In Memory of Joseph Verola county Nancy Piercy HHS Friends of Soccer In Memory of Virginia Stack Jay and Judy Weiss Todd and Ellen Gallik Joe Podrasky In Memory of Frank Kacer Bruce and Kathleen Grandjean Edna Bates Liddie Kacer In Memory of Albert Lipperini Sharon and Paul Hahn Kathy Highhouse In Memory of Edward Drake Carol L. Dixon Ray and Donna Hamill Betty Flynn Daniel and Brenda Drake Errol and Maryann Flynn Frank and Sandy Hartzel Leroy Spoor In Memory of William and eers In Memory of Mary McClure Sharon and Tony Herzog In Memory of Arlene Bender Margaret Camarca The Wayne County Community Foundation Donna Branning Kathryn Highhouse Warren Scholoesser Carol Saykewicz sincerely thanks the Foundation’s Volunteers In Memory of Jean A. Watson Honesdale Biddy Basketball In Memory of T. In Memory of Joe Weber for all their hard work and dedication to our Donna Bluff David and Patricia Hopkins Robert Kilhullen Cynde Kielar In Memory of Dan O’Neill Howell and Howell Andrea Murray & the In Memory of Edith and Bus success: Ann O’Hara and Rosanne Alexander Alice O’Neill Josh and Athena Hubbard Wayne Highlands Hartman (Accounting and Finance); Beth Johnson Chelsea Shine Wilson and Bev Jenkins Middle School Sunshine Fund Karen Reed and Jim Mick (Dictionary Project), and Mary Markowski Tyler Wilson Robert and Heather Kretschmer In Memory of Barbara Brown In Memory of Duane Gillette Erin Shine Robert and Susan Kretschmer Ellen Caggiano Teresa Rowe In Memory of William Schwarz Lakeside Elementary Sunshine Fund In Memory of D. Carl Peet In Memory of Sam Brewster “My interest is in the future because I am going Eric and Amy Huck Paul and Monique Lautenschlager Jane Peet F. Graham and Mary-Jo Cliff Jim Gardas Brian and Jennifer Lenczewski

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