FOR ALUMNI, FRIENDS AND DONORS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

VOLUME 3 I NUMBER 1 WINTER 2009

Education, Industry, Community &PARTNERSHIPS

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pages 15-23 FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT PRESIDENT’Smessage big Dreams n many ways, community colleges are built to partner. Strong community VOLUME 3 I NUMBER 1 partnerships with high schools, technical schools, four-year colleges and WINTER2009contents universities, business, industry and civic organizations enables our College to meet Faculty Profi le ...... 3 I Student Profi le ...... 4 residents where they are to provide a customized approach to education and training. Our Service Learning Grant Partners strategic plan through 2010 places an emphasis on extending community and strategic Students and Non-Profi ts ...... 5 partnerships by making it one of our six guiding goals. In Brief ...... 6 Partnerships with community organizations, such as the Pottstown Health and Partnerships, Grant Boost Auto Tech Program ...... 7 Wellness Foundation, enable us to send our students out into the community, boosting Students Develop Biotechnology Skills the capacity of local non-profi t organizations to fulfi ll their missions while training leaders in Industry Hot-Bed...... 8-9 of the future through a service learning initiative. In 2008, each of the eight students in High School Students Earn College Credits this initiative spent 220 hours with their community partners, which included Ken Crest, through Dual Enrollment ...... 9 Campaign Enters Public Phase ...... 10 Tri-County YWCA, Pottstown Police Athletic League and Schuylkill River National Class Notes ...... 12 and State Heritage Area. Alumni Profi le ...... 13 The College’s strong partnership with the Montgomery County Workforce On The Calendar...... 14 Investment Board has helped to establish our Center for Workforce Development as the Special Section: Foundation Annual Report ...... 15-23 primary training and grant management resource for businesses in the region. In addition On the cover: Student Rachel Markley enrolled to our partnerships on the non-credit side, a new industry partnership with Rohm and in Biotechnology classes at the College to get Haas, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, allows our biotechnology the laboratory skills she needs for graduate school. Photo by John Welsh. students to work side-by-side with researchers and scientists in the fi elds of bio and nanotechnology. Our partnerships with high schools, technical schools and four-year colleges and EDITOR Alana Janelle Mauger universities extend access to higher education through dual credit and transfer programs. The College’s University Center is thriving at our West Campus in Pottstown, with COLLEGE PRESIDENT Dr. Karen A. Stout strong enrollment at Albright College and Temple University. The College’s Automotive Technology program, housed at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society in Lansdale and VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT Pottstown High School, offers dual credit opportunities for high school students while Susan Adams they work toward an associate’s degree in their fi eld.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Our donors are among the College’s most important partners, and they are featured OF DEVELOPMENT in this special issue of big Dreams on pages 15-23. Helping students to succeed is the core Tina Flint Hennessey inspiration for all that we do at the College, and our donors continue to renew and inspire COORDINATOR OF the College community with their investment in our mission. ALUMNI RELATIONS Through its 44 years, Montgomery County Community College has touched tens of Melissa LoRusso thousands of students and community members in some meaningful way. I encourage you bigDreams is published four times to connect with us in partnership as we continue to serve our community. annually by Montgomery County Community College, and is available online at mc3.edu/bigdreams. Please submit news items and story ideas via email to [email protected]. Sincerely, ©2009 Montgomery County Community College

Karen A. Stout President FACULTYprofile

Professor Experiences Cultural Geography by Sam Strike Photo courtesy of Wayne Brew Wayne Photo courtesy of Assistant Professor of Geography Wayne Brew stands on a ferry with the white cliffs of Dover in the background.

s he watched the sloped orange rooftops and she and her husband were lifelong supporters of the College. of northeastern France turn into the step- Brew’s trip was a natural fi t to his study of geography—and not A gable style in Belgium, and heard the just because he has hundreds of photos that will help educate his students. Latin- and Germanic-based languages turn Slavic, Assistant Brew hopes that his experience will help him teach geography scholars what Professor of Geography Wayne Brew saw his studies rise in he tries to every year—to think a little less ethnocentrically. front of him like the dark hills of Bohemia. “When you see things in the world, when you look at the geography For Brew, the study of cultural geography seeks to know and history of them, you might fi nd maybe we’re not so different from other why there are particular patterns between countries and people,” said Brew. cultures. This summer he got to see some of those patterns While there are both differences and similarities that are important to in person as one of 30 community college instructors who learn, there are also those that simply please the senses, like the innumerable were sent on the two-week, fi ve-country European History European culinary delights Brew tasted that vary distinctly kilometer and Culture Sampler tour organized by Community by kilometer. Colleges for International Development, Inc. “I’m very lucky,” said Brew. Not just because the other tour attendees Through the Gladys and Raymond Pearlstine Chair, and the bus driver and guide were great travel companions, and not just Montgomery County Community College’s Foundation because he was able to visit so many places he never thought he’d go, but sponsored Brew’s trip. The Chair is a permanent fund at because the teacher was able to learn something profound about the world. the College’s Foundation, to be used “for activities that “I think when you travel there’s a two-way street,” he said. “As we were improve the quality of life for faculty and rejuvenate them leaving, the person who organized the trip from the United States said, by in professional ways.” Gladys Pearlstine was a charter going to these places you’ll really get to learn a lot about culture. By learning member and former chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, about other cultures, you learn about your own.”

FACULTY/STAFFnotes

Assistant Professor of Psychology Diane Haar, program for people in mental health recovery. Suzanne Holloman, Dean Adjunct Lecturer Mindi Raggi and POWER of Workforce Development Paraprofessional Mae Harden gave a presentation Instructor of English Dana Murray-Resente and Continuing Education, about the College’s POWER Program at the National was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of has been elected to serve Organization for Human Services in Tucson, Ariz. in the Philadelphia Writers Conference, a non-profi t as chairperson for the October. Their presentation was titled “A Re-Entry organization whose purpose is to bring together Pennsylvania Commission Program for Persons in Mental Health Recovery.” writers for instruction, counsel, fellowship, and the on Community Colleges POWER, which stands for Partnership On Work exchange of ideas. Dana has chaired the College’s Workforce Development Enrichment and Readiness, is a 14-week educational annual Writers Conference for the past two years. Committee for next year.

bigDreams WINTER 2009 3 STUDENTprofile photo: John Welsh

SARASSARAARA MINKLERMINKLERMINKLER Chronicles 100 Years of YWCA by Alana Janelle Mauger

hen Liberal Studies student Sara Minkler enrolled in a various methods used in researching history, a skill that will help history course last summer, she did not expect to make her in her ultimate goal to study constitutional law after she an impact on one of the oldest non-profi t organizations transfers to a four-year school. Win the Pottstown community. However, after being selected for a paid service She has also prepared for her intended fi eld of study by learning internship through a grant from the Pottstown Health and Wellness completing an internship with Senator Rick Santorum and Foundation (see page 5), Sara was charged with chronicling the history of the Tri- volunteering with the 2004 presidential campaign. In addition, County YWCA as part of its 100-year anniversary celebration. Sara currently serves as the President of the Student Government Armed with more than 50 scrapbooks dating back to 1913, Sara developed a Association at the College’s West Campus. graphical presentation of pivotal moments in the YWCA’s history, including the After she graduates from Montgomery County Community impact the organization had on World War II and the Civil Rights Movement. College in the spring, Sara hopes to transfer to Bucknell “I wanted to help people connect with the YWCA and to show how the University, having completed the Bucknell Community College organization’s work has evolved over the past 100 years,” she said. Scholars Program at the university over the summer. Sara also put together an oral history of the YWCA through personal “I’ve had so many wonderful opportunities at the College,” interviews, and she has written an article for local media outlets, such as the she said. “I enjoy serving the student body and representing the Pottstown Mercury. The experience has enabled her to learn more about the school while enhancing my leadership skills for the future.”

STUDENTnotes

Second-year Dental Hygiene students Jennifer For the fi rst time, the College’s Internet radio station, Aponte and Danielle Wilson received $1,000 Montco Radio, was nominated for four awards scholarships from the American Dental Hygienists by music and events publishing company College Association Institute for Oral Health (IOH). The Media Journal (CMJ). The station competed national foundation was created by dental hygienists nationally with 375 other stations for nominations in to provide fi nancial assistance to dental hygiene the categories of “Best Use of the Web” and “Best students who can demonstrate a commitment to Use of Limited Resources.” Communication student further the discipline of dental hygiene through and Montco Radio Station Manager Aaron Henry academic achievement, professional excellence and was also nominated in the categories of “In it for the a desire to improve the public’s oral health. The Music” and “Most Fun.” students competed with Dental Hygiene students nationwide for this award. Henry is pictured on the right with Assistant Station Manager Brian Nichols.

4 FALL 2008 bigDreams Student Nkoli Akaolisa completed her service learning internship at the Pottstown Police Athletic League, where she helped establish a forensic science program for kids. She is pictured with Pottstown Police Department Captain Richard Drumheller and former PAL Executive Director Christine Morris.

Service Learning Grant Partners Students &Non-Profi ts photo: Stephen Schmitz by Alana Janelle Mauger

ervice Learning is the process by which students apply what they learn in the classroom to community service opportunities. Increasing numbers of faculty in higher education are incorporating the practice of service learning into their curriculum. To help facilitate this growth, Montgomery County Community College received a grant of more than $25,000 from the SPottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation to establish a service learning initiative between area non-profi t organizations and the College’s students. Criminal Justice Instructor Steve Schmitz took on the role of project manager for the service learning grant initiative, noting that the role of service learning “is the fi rst step to collaboration between community agencies.” “The 25 years I spent on the police force helped me look at many society issues as multi-faceted problems. Police offi cers are only the fi rst step, but social service agencies often take over from there,” he said. Each of the College’s eight service learning interns was partnered with a community organization and faculty mentor. The program’s fi rst-year partners included the Pottstown Police Athletic League, the Tri-County YWCA, Ken Crest and the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area (SRHA). The students are required to put in 220 hours of service, and each internship is linked to a classroom experience through refl ection and application of content. For example, three students from Instructor Tracy Brown’s Psychology course used the survey methods they learned in class during their internships with the SRHA, during which they took surveys of how people utilize the Schuylkill River. The students then analyzed the data using applications from their Psychology course to answer questions such as, “what motivates an individual to complete a survey?” According to Dr. Dean Foster, Vice President and West Campus Administrative Offi cer, the goals of the service learning initiative are two-fold. “The goals of the project are to support the infrastructure of area non-profi t organizations and to better prepare future leaders for area non-profi t organizations,” he said. “The students who participate in service learning will not only progress as future managers in area non-profi t organizations, but they are assisting their respective agencies now in meeting the agencies’ organizational goals and better serving their clientele.”

bigDreams WINTER 2009 5 inBRIEF

West Chester University Partnership The College has entered into a dual admissions and core-to-core agreement with West Chester University of Pennsylvania to facilitate the transfer process. The partnership enables students who graduate from the College with an Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree and a grade point average of at least 2.0 to enter West Chester with junior (third year) status. In addition to the dual admissions agreement, the two schools entered into a program-to-program agreement in the area of Nursing and will continue the program-to-program agreement in Early Childhood Education, which was Dr. Karen A. Stout, President, and Walter Slaugh, CMTHS Director, observe as Chef Apprenticeship originally signed in 2004. student Sarah Maslayak and alumnus Matthew Preston assist Chef O’Donnell in a cooking demonstra- tion during a press conference in November. Norristown Emerging Partner: Resource Center In October, the College opened the Norristown Central Montco Resource Center, located on the fi rst fl oor of One Technical High School Montgomery Plaza, directly across the street from the Montgomery County Courthouse. The Resource Center The College recently announced its “emerging partnership” with enables the College to provide residents of Montgomery Central Montco Technical High School (CMTHS), located in Plymouth County and the Borough of Norristown with greater access Meeting. The College relocated the hands-on kitchen component of its to an array of educational services that promote, support, and Chef Apprenticeship associate degree program to CMTHS, making use inspire academic pursuits and lifelong learning by reducing of the high school’s state-of-the-art commercial/instructional kitchen and barriers to enrollment and fostering goal attainment. industry-standard equipment. The College also offers 10 dual credit courses Open to the public from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to CMTHS students in the areas of biotechnology, computer aided drafting, through Friday, the Center’s staff works individually with culinary studies, early childhood education and psychology, as well as 14 students and potential students to help them identify their adult continuing education courses during the evenings in subjects that educational, employment and life goals in order to provide include Middle Eastern cooking, fl oral design, yoga, and Adobe Illustrator, a customized program to meet those goals. Flash and Photoshop for Mac.

Pictured from left to right at the Norristown Resource Center ribbon cutting are Commissioner Chairman Jim Matthews, Board of Trustees Chairman Mike Bitner, College President Dr. Karen A. Stout, Commissioner Bruce Castor, and Commissioner Vice Chairman Joe Hoeffel.

6 WINTER 2009 bigDreams Instructor Joe Castaldi works with sophomore Tyler Hoffman on a simulated car in the College’s Auto Technology lab at Pottstown High School. Partnerships, Grant photo: John Welsh photo: John BOOST AUTO TECH PROGRAM by Sam Strike fter producing industry technicians for nearly with the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia. “The 20 years, Montgomery County Community Dealer’s Association keeps us current, and makes sure we’re putting out ACollege’s Automotive Technology program the products—students—we need to service cars today,” said Joe Picco, the continues to thrive, bolstered by both a federal grant and College’s Automotive Technology Grant Manager. partnerships with area organizations. The group, the oldest of its kind in the country, is made up of more Last year, the College was awarded a $1.3 million than 200 automotive dealers. It helps the College refi ne its curriculum, buy critical job training grant from the U.S. Department of equipment necessary for current standards, and essentially guide the Auto Labor, which aims to invest in growing industries. The Tech program through the industry. grant has enabled the College to more than double the “The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia is number of students that study the auto tech business, and making an investment, and in turn, it will continually benefi t from trained expand its location and enhance its equipment. technicians,” said Picco. “People will be driving cars forever.” Still, the future of industries such as auto But exactly what type of car will surely change, and the College seeks tech does not just rely on grants, but on benefi cial to stay current by continually updating its program, like incorporating community partnerships. In the College’s program, hybrid car technology. classes are held at MACS Worldwide (Mobile Air Still, the nuts and bolts of auto tech education will continue at the Conditioning Society) in Lansdale and at Pottstown College, through successful partnerships and supportive funding. High School. “As long as there is demand out there, we can continue to train,” Picco The program also benefi ts from its relationship said. “The purpose of the money is to get us on the map.”

bigDreams WINTER 2009 7 COVERstory Students Develop Biotechnology Skills in INDUSTRY HOT-BED by Whitney L. Etter

ike many emerging students who love the sciences, Jacek Dob Matthey Pharmaceuticals as a production technician II. found himself dissatisfi ed with available biology and medical Through a recent grant from the National Science Llaboratory technician programs. “Then I met Dr. Rehfuss, and Foundation, the College has begun working with the she just lit a spark in me,” said Dob. pharmaceutical company Rohm and Hass on a project Dob was one of the many students at Montgomery County called “The College-Company Connection: Bringing Community College in the advanced sciences initiative started by Linda Real-World, Work Experience to Students through Rehfuss, current Dean of Math, Science and Technology. Strategic Partnerships.” The collaboration enables “The program prepares students who want to pursue further education students to work directly with Rohm and Hass scientists at other colleges,” said Dobs. “The strong background in biology, chemistry on pre-market testing of biotech-relevant product lines, and biotechnology is an advantage in the fi eld.” with a bulk of the work being performed in the College’s The initiative is part of a consortium of colleges looking to tailor their own biotechnology laboratory. programs to needs of the advanced sciences industry. More specifi cally, it’s In addition to industry experience, scholarships, designed to increase student interest in biotechnology and related fi elds. direct transfer agreements and accelerated master’s “Not many people really know what biotechnology is or what they can programs are only some of the incentives offered through do with a degree in biotechnology,” said Kevin Lampe, Assistant Professor the College’s advanced sciences department. of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Program Coordinator. “We live in “All the students who have gone through the program the industry hot bed, and there’s a need for well-trained technicians.” have gone on to higher education or found employment “Most of the research in biotechnology is now focused on fi nding in the biotechnology fi eld,” said Lampe. “We have gone drugs that are benefi cial to society. Being a biotechnologist opens up a door a long way to set up a focused path for students who want for you to be a part of that,” added Dob, who currently works at Johnson to pursue this career.”

8 WINTER 2009 bigDreams photo: John Welsh High School Students Earn College Credits through Dual Enrollment by Amanda Mandia Biotechnology sophomore Elizabeth Neuman works with sterile samples under a hood in the College’s Biotechnology laboratory. ontgomery County Community College Mis helping high school students add new meaning to the term multi-tasking. The College’s dual enrollment program enables current high school and home-schooled students to earn college credits beginning at age 15. Dual enrollment students may also fulfill certain high school graduation requirements if their high school is a dual credit partner. The College has 20 high school partners to date, with several other agreements in the works. Getting ahead in credits is not the only benefit for dual enrollment students, however. According to Cheryl Taylor-Mearhoff, Director of Dual Enrollment Initiatives, by taking a few college-level courses while still in the familiar setting of high school, students ease into the transition from high school to college and learn first-hand the keys to success in college. When those students matriculate into college, they do so with greater confidence in their ability to succeed and, statistically, outperform their peers—which also makes them more appealing candidates during their application process. Financially, dual enrollment can bring down the overall cost of college, as some high schools receive grant money to subsidize the courses. Some high schools absorb the cost themselves, and in the cases where approved high school instructors are teaching the courses, students can pay as little as $25 per credit. “In each partnership, the students are the real winners, with increased access to higher education, more collaborative academic communities, and enhanced student support resources,” said Taylor-Mearhoff.

bigDreams WINTER 2009 9 Campaign committee members (left to right from top row) Steve Grieco, Lina Minicucci, Susan Adams, Fred Kreitchet, Holly Cairns, Roger Cairns, Regina Lowrie (Campaign Committee Chair), Dr. Karen A. Stout, Paul Gabage, George Marks (Project’s Architect), and Tina Hennessey. photo: Mike Irby Missing are Ken Baker, Carolyn Carluccio, Jim Genuardi, Alma Jacobs, Larry Kane, Set Momjian, Maureen Thompson and Chris Wichser.

Campaign Enters PUBLIC PHASE at $1 million mark

ontgomery County Community College Foundation’s The additional space will also provide for the addition of Courage to Create Capital Campaign has raised more art history education and expansion into new media such as Mthan $1 million and has begun asking the public to woodworking, jewelry, metals and other three-dimensional contribute to the effort. The private giving campaign aims to raise $3 arts. Central to the completion of the Fine Arts Center is a million to match $3 million in state funding to meet increasing enrollment lobby gallery and reception area of dramatic design that will demands in the arts at the College through the preservation, renovation and showcase the work of local, regional and national artists to expansion of the Fine Arts Center, affectionately known as the Art Barn. complement other smaller college exhibition areas. “This effort is important in creating a learning destination for students A Sculpture Garden will be located near the wetlands pursuing degrees in the fi ne arts as well as for community members of all and other beautifully-restored rustic areas adjacent to the ages who come to us for lifelong learning opportunities in the arts,” said Dr. Fine Arts Center. The garden will feature the steel and Karen A. Stout, President. metal sculptures of one of Philadelphia’s most famous public- Located at the College’s Central Campus in Blue Bell, the Fine Arts space artists Leon Sitarchuk. The Sculpture Garden and Center is a reuse of the barn and silos of the farm that provided the acreage other landscaped areas will provide solitude for individual, for Montgomery County Community College. The more than $6 million quiet refl ection, as well as gathering spaces for students and project will renovate and expand the existing structure from 10,000 to community special events. 26,000 square feet. The additional space is sorely needed as demand for Many opportunities remain for individuals or businesses studio time and courses in the visual fi ne arts (sculpture, ceramics, drawing to add their name to the project, even the entire building. and painting) has outstripped the College’s ability to provide them. For more information or to contribute to the Courage to Growth in the enrollment in Fine Arts courses has exceeded 35 percent Create Capital Campaign, contact Tina Hennessey at 215- over the last fi ve years. The Fine Arts Center serves 3,500 students and 641-6534 or [email protected]. community members annually through degree programs and continuing education art classes for local residents.

GIVINGnotes

The Courage to Create Capital Campaign for College’s Lively Arts Series. The Commerce Bank ensure that the College continues to offer free the Fine Arts Center received two leadership Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student transportation to the young students who most gifts of $25,000 each recently. Frances and enrolled in business or fi nance. The Young Arts need this service. James Maguire awarded a $25,000 grant to the Explorers Lively Arts Series for children features Campaign through the Maguire Foundation. In multi-cultural performances in dance, music Gerry Timlin, an Irish folk singer, musician, addition, an anonymous donor, who has already and theatre that refl ect a global perspective entertainer and proprietor of the Shanachie Irish made a $15,000 gift to the Campaign, made a on culture and diversity. The program serves Pub and Restaurant in Ambler, will perform “An second leadership gift of $25,000. thousands of elementary-school and middle- Evening of Irish Music & Dance,” Friday, March school students annually, with a special focus 6 at 8 p.m. Proceeds from this special concert TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation awarded on underserved populations. In an effort to reach performance will benefi t the Courage to Create a $7,500 grant to the College’s Foundation, which underserved students, the College provides bus Capital Campaign for the College’s Fine Arts was received in September. The grant will fund transportation to the performances, a cost that Center. General admission tickets are $25. For the annual Commerce Bank Scholarship and will would be prohibitive for these students and reservations, visit www.mc3.edu/livelyarts or sponsor the Young Arts Explorers program in the their schools. TD Banknorth’s sponsorship will call 215-641-6518.

10 WINTER 2009 bigDreams Join alumni, faculty, and friends of the College and be among the fi rst to tour our beautiful state-of-the-Fine Arts Center and adjoining Sculpture Garden.

Surround yourself with beauty. Wander through exhibitions of original art by the Philadelphia Water Color Society, sculptor Leon Sitarchuk and live demonstrations of painting, drawing, pottery and more. Channel your inner art patron as you bid on silent auction art objects while you indulge your senses with soft music, sensational food and drink and the ambiance of sheer culture.

For more information– eWithArts SaveDate.indd 1 Visit: www.mc3.edu/arts or Call: 215.641.6529 Proceeds to benefi t the Courage to Create Campaign to support the arts at Montgomery County Community College.

bigDreams WINTER 2009 11 ALUMNI CHAIR’Smessage

eeping alumni connected with the college, students, and fellow alumni is the primary goal of the Alumni Board. Because of the enormous success of social Knetworking sites in recent years, we have established an Alumni Association Facebook page, and we invite you to become a fan. The site lists upcoming activities and inMEMORIAM features photos from past events. Just visit www.facebook.com, create a user ID, and search for Montgomery County Community College Alumni Association. We encourage your participation and look forward to your responses. Dollie Loretta Jones (1982) Another way to reconnect with your alma mater is by checking out a Mustangs game. of Roslyn, Pa. As part of the College’s intercollegiate athletics program, soccer, basketball, baseball on August 30, 2008 and softball teams have been revitalized. The Mustangs men’s and women’s soccer teams wrapped up their inaugural seasons in November with records of 8-4 and 3-6-1, respectively. Jacqueline Lynn Moore (1997) The Mustangs men’s and women’s basketball season is presently in full swing, with baseball of Conshohocken, Pa. and softball right around the corner. Athletic schedules are available at www.mc3.edu/sa/ on July 16, 2008 wellness/extramural.htm, and all games are free of charge to attend. I also encourage you to submit nominations for the College’s prestigious Alumni Hall of Patricia A. (Wilson) Normart (1987) Fame. Nominations should include the candidate’s full name, years he or she attended the of Montgomery Township, Pa. College, graduation year, your relationship to the candidate, and a list of specifi c examples on July 24, 2008 of achievements or awards the candidate received for his or her work including charity/ volunteer activities. Other information, such as press clippings and third part references Michael S. Rosa (2008) may also be included. Individuals may nominate themselves. Nominations will be accepted of Blue Bell, Pa. through March 2, and the seventh annual induction ceremony will take place at the on October 28, 2008 College’s Central Campus in Blue Bell on October 2 from 6-8 p.m. Nominations should be sent to Melissa LoRusso, West House, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or emailed to Joseph P. “Sted” Stednitz (1973) [email protected]. of Royersford, Pa. Finally, please join the College for our Evening with the Arts gala on April 25. Be among on June 29, 2008 the fi rst to tour our new, modernized Fine Arts Center and adjoining Sculpture Garden. The gala begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-event VIP reception at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.mc3.edu/arts or by calling 215-641-6529. For a comprehensive list of all alumni benefi ts, visit www.mc3.edu/alumni.

Maureen S. Thompson

CLASSnotes

Carolyn Braun (2005) joined the Sister Servants Anna Keely (1976) retired in 1990. She would She also completed Leadership Tri-County, a of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Chester County love to hear from the nursing class of 1976. 10-month program that prepares graduates for on Sept. 6, the start of a three-year formation community leadership positions. process after which she will become a nun. David A. Keightly (1978) is serving as Magisterial District Judge for Hatfi eld and Carol Palanjian (1969) resides in Orange Maurice Corrodo (1994) opened the Kutztown Montgomery Townships. Beach, Ala. on the Gulf of Mexico. She teaches Main Street Inn, a bed and breakfast in third and fourth grades at Gulf Shores Elementary downtown Kutztown, Pa. For more information, Lisa Ann Matthews (2003) was married in June School in the Baldwin County School System. visit www.kutztownmainstreetinn.com. to Zachariah Thomas Gery in Phoenixville, Pa. Lisa works as a secretary for David Blackmore Alexandra Rechis (1999) has been promoted to Belinda Harrison (2005) works with homeless and Associates. They reside in Gilbertsville, Pa. regional operations manager and banking offi cer families and single individuals. She is currently at Harleysville National Bank. an active member of the Chester County Planning Alana Janelle Mauger (1997) was elected to Committee and is active with Homes Within serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors Zane B. Stein (1986) is Tech Support Lead at Reach in Harrisburg, Pa. for the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy. Lodge Net, and resides in Marietta, Ga.

We want to hear from you To update your contact information, submit a note or digital photo for publication in Class Notes, or to request more information on volunteer and giving opportunities, send an e-mail to the Coordinator of Alumni Relations Melissa LoRusso at [email protected].

12 WINTER 2009 bigDreams ALUMNIprofile (from left to right) Marcia Moll Barone, Lt. Kevin McKeon, K.William Lowa III, James W. Vlahos Jr., George Marin, Patricia A. Nunan, and Dr. Karen A. Stout, President

Alumni Inducted into Prestigious Hall of Fame by Alana Janelle Mauger

ix of the College’s best and brightest alumni returned 1997, and served as chairperson for several years. to their roots in October to inspire a new generation A strong advocate for education, George Marin, class of 1971, Sof students. The College is pleased to recognize its serves on the College’s Advisory Committee for the Computer 2008 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. Information Systems program and is a member of the College’s While majoring in Business and later Finance and Marketing, Foundation Board of Directors. He also recently made a generous Marcia Moll Barone, class of 1982, recalls that her fondest memories gift to the College’s Advanced Technology Center, and he is active are of the time she spent volunteering at the College’s Children’s at several other schools and colleges, serving on their advisory Center and tutoring bilingual students in writing. It’s no surprise committees and foundations. George is the President of Data Tech that she returned to the fi eld of education as a teacher, advisor Solutions, a publicly-held software company that supports the food and trustee with The Perkiomen School. Marcia is committed retail and distribution industries. to volunteerism, as the former project coordinator and a current Patricia A. Nunan, class of 1989, is the President and Owner member of the PERK-UP Steering Committee, a grassroots, public- of Lifestyles Design, a design and building fi rm that specializes private effort whose mission is to identify options and opportunities in living spaces that allow people to stay in their homes and live for the Greater Upper Perkiomen Valley. independently as they age. She started the company in 2001 after Lt. Kevin McKeon, class of 2000, is the Commander of spending 15 years in the businesses of design and construction. the Criminal Investigations Division of the Norristown Police Patricia served on the College’s Alumni Association Board of Department. He also serves as Commander of the Norristown Directors for seven years, and she is the Chairperson and Past Special Weapons and Tactical Team and as the Law Enforcement President of the BucksMont chapter of the National Association Coordinator of the Norristown Weed and Seed Program. He began of the Remodelers Industry; Secretary of the National Kitchen and his law enforcement career in 1981 as a patrol offi cer, and he has Bath Association. held a variety of posts since that time, including Team Leader and A member of the College’s Board of Trustees, James Vlahos, Commander of the Norristown Police SWAT Team and Commander Jr., class of 1985, is the President of Vlahos-Dunn Insurance and of the Tactical Patrol Unit. of Sunnyville Partners II, a real estate development partnership. Bill Lowa, class of 1974, is the President of The Lowa Group, In addition to holding an associate’s degree from the College, he which handles all types of personal, commercial, and benefi ts is a Certifi ed Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), and he served insurance. He began his career as a police offi cer, graduating 10 years in the U.S. Air Force. James is a past recipient of the New from the College with a degree in Police Science in 1974. He Hanover Township Distinguished Service Accommodation and spent fi ve years in law enforcement before a leg injury required the Boyertown YMCA Leadership and Dedication Award, and him to retire from the force. Prior to purchasing the Hallman he has served as a member of the Boyertown YMCA Chairman’s Insurance Agency in 1985, Bill held a variety of positions with Roundtable and of the Capital Campaign Board for the development Erie Insurance, including fraud and fi eld investigator and district of the YMCA’s New Hanover Branch. manager. He joined the College’s Foundation Board of Directors in

bigDreams WINTER 2009 13 o n t h e CALENDAR Saturday, February 21 Choral Society of Montgomery County Winter Concert Monday, January 19 - Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 8 p.m. Sunday, February 22 $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors/students, Art Exhibit: Anne Shelton, “A Lintscape Palette” $5 for children under age 12 Multiple Choice Gallery, Central Campus, Blue Bell • Free admission For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Reception: Sunday, Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m. For information, contact 215-619-7349 or [email protected]. Saturday, February 28 Matt Wilson Arts & Crafts Ensemble: “The Carl Sandburg Project” Saturday, January 24 Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 8 p.m Pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. Billy Childs Jazz Chamber Ensemble $22 for general admission, $18 for seniors/students, $10 for children and the Ying Quartet under age 12 Science Center Theater, Central Campus, For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Blue Bell • 8 p.m. $22 for general admission, $18 for seniors/ Friday, March 6 students, $10 for children under age 12 Gerry Timlin: An Evening of Irish Music & Dance For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 8 p.m $25 for general admission, proceeds benefi t the Courage to Create Friday, Capital Campaign for the College’s Fine Arts Center February 6 For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Philadanco: “In the Black Tradition” Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Sunday, March 8 - Blue Bell • 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29 $22 for general admission, $18 for seniors/ Art Exhibit: 31st Annual Montgomery County High School students, $10 for children under age 12 Art Exhibit & Competition For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call Multiple Choice Gallery, Central Campus, Blue Bell • Free admission 215-641-6518. Reception: Sunday, March 8, 1-3 p.m. For information, contact 215-619-7349 or [email protected]. Saturday, February 7 - Friday, March 20 Sunday, March 8 Art Exhibit: Valley Fox, “Enlightenment of Flowers” Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra West Campus Gallery, North Hall, Pottstown • Free admission Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell• 3 p.m. Opening Reception: Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m. $5 for general admission For information, contact 215-619-7349 or [email protected]. For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Monday, March 9 John Sayles Film Festival Richard K. Bennett Lectureship for Peace & Social Justice Saturday, February 7: “Brother From Another Planet” Dr. Sandra Steingraber, “Food vs. Fuel: The Future of Food in a Saturday, March 7: “Lone Star” World Short of Oil” Saturday, April 4 : “Men with Guns” Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 7 p.m. Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell Free admission $5 at door • All showings at 8 p.m. For information, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. For information, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Wednesday, March 11 Communicating Arts Production Group (CAPG) Five Day Film Friday, February 13 Festival Screening John Blake Jr. Quartet: “Fiddle Music from Africa to America” Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 7 p.m. Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 8 p.m. Free admission $22 for general admission, $18 for seniors/students, For information, visit www.fi vedayfi lmfestival.com. $10 for children under age 12 For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518. Saturday, March 28 Capitol Steps Science Center Theater, Central Campus, Blue Bell • 8 p.m. $22 for general admission For tickets, visit www.mc3.edu or call 215-641-6518.

14 WINTER 2009 bigDreams 2008 FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR CHAIR Financial markets in the United States and around the world have Geoffrey D. Brandon been stressed, strained, shaken and humbled in the past year. Some Vice President, Government Banking of the most storied names in the banking, investment and insurance TD Bank industries have disappeared from the fi nancial lexicon, as a result of merger, bailout or failure. The effects of this turmoil have been felt at VICE CHAIR TREASURER/SECRETARY every level of American society, making us cautious in our spending Carolyn T. Carluccio, Esq. Barry L. Stoltzfus and at times concerned for our fi nancial futures. Chief Deputy Solicitor Executive Vice President Montgomery County Wealth Management and Trust Univest Corporation Despite all of this, we continue to give charitably and responsibly to the causes that matter most to us. In reviewing the depth and Kenneth D. Baker John A. Koury, Jr., Esq. breadth of contributions made this past year to the College’s CEO Attorney At Law Foundation, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. NewAge Industries AdvantaPure O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C. We continue to receive support from a broad base of individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations, in recognition of our Michael J. Becker Dolores M. Lare Managing Director COO mission to support the college and its students, and we are most National Management Assoc. Ltd. Continental Bank appreciative of each and every gift.

Lillie Biagas Regina M. Lowrie, CMB While the year behind us has been at times both daunting and President and CEO President and CEO rewarding, the year ahead of us is most certainly fi lled with ESK Ventures, LLC Vision Mortgage Capital, LLC challenges. At a time when some may be prone to scale back their Paul S. “Mike” Bitner George Marin charitable giving, the need for scholarship and programmatic support Ex-Offi cio — Chair President will be rising here at the College. Many of us will be asked to make Montgomery County Community Data Tech Solutions, LLC diffi cult decisions about the allocation of resources in our personal College Board of Trustees and professional lives. As you are contemplating those decisions, Joseph Palmer John Cannon Montgomery County Community please remember the substantial benefi ts that derive from your Executive Vice President College Board of Trustees support of Montgomery County Community College. Lending and Mortgage Banking Capmark Finance, Inc. Michael O’Hara Peale, Jr., Esq. We are fortunate here in Montgomery County to have one of the Partner pre-eminent community colleges in the nation. Our students enjoy a David R. Crews Timoney Knox, LLP Senior Vice President broad array of choices for coursework and fi elds of study, delivered Harleysville National Bank Karen A. Stout, EdD by an award-winning faculty. The College itself, at both the Central President and West campuses, serves as a cultural and community focal point. Elmer F. “Bud” Hansen, III Montgomery County By choosing to provide fi nancial support to the College, we offer the Vice President and COO Community College benefi ts of education to those who may not otherwise be able to Hansen Properties, Inc. Christopher Wichser afford it … we help to train our workforce and cultivate tomorrow’s Steven M. Horner, SPHR President leaders … and we make our community stronger, brighter and better Principal Javers Group prepared for the future. Horner & Associates, LLC Roger Willig Sincerely, John D. Irvin, MD, PhD Retired Faculty Scientifi c/Healthcare Consultant Montgomery County Community College Akanksha Kalra, Esq. Geoffrey D. Brandon Attorney At Law Nanci L. Ziegler Chair Elliott Greenleaf & Siedzikowski, P.C. Executive Vice President M ontgomery County Market Strategy and David Kolesky Business Development Community College Foundation Senior Vice President Portico Systems Hatfi eld Quality Meats

on the cover: Students Brian Nichols, HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Aaron Sims and Renee Bergandino. Alma R. Jacobs • Joseph P. Mann • William E. Strasburg Photo by Mike Irby.

16 WINTER 2009 bigDreams SPECIAL SECTION The Montgomery County Community College Foundation, Inc. was established in December 1983 with the sole purpose of supporting the excellence of Montgomery County Community College by serving as its charitable agent and securing private funds. For over 25 years, the Foundation has experienced strong growth from humble beginnings. As a result of the generosity of hundreds of alumni, parents, community friends, private foundations and corporations, the Foundation has assets totaling $5,993,618 as of June 30, 2008.

2003 - 2008 Courage to Create Capital Campaign For the Fine Arts Center

Susan and Wayne Adams Cheryl Gelover and Bridget Libert Dennis Ridge Corporations Annamae Ashmore Thomas Murray Linda Locker Pamela Davis Roberts and Foundations Sharon and William Avery Nina Geisler Barbara Lontz Leticia Rodriguez and Aqua Charitable Trust Mason Avrigian, Sr. Debbie and James Genuardi Diane and Robert Lovelace John Flynn Bloomfi eld & Associates Rosemary and Kevin Baird Gayle George Russell Loverdi Deborah and Gerald Rogers Architects Carol Baker Linda and Jerold Glick Regina Lowrie Aina and Dainis Roman CBIZ Benefi ts and Valerie and Ken Baker Gail Gosser and Philip Smith Anita Lynn Judy and A. Stephen Rosa Insurance Services Candy and David Basile Michael Green Tobi Mackler and Steven Fischer Charlotte and Randall Rosen Connelly Foundation Susan Bass Stephen Grieco Frances and James Maguire Estate of John Rotelle Dickson Investment Victoria Bastecki-Perez Elizabeth Griffi ths and Nancy and Richard Malmed R. James Schillat Hardware and Santos Perez Thomas Crumbie Gertrude and Joseph Mann Carol Schilling and Lee Bender E. Allen Reeves Andrew Bender Gwen Groff George Marks Kathleen and Joseph Schreiner First Penn Charitable Joyce Benedict Diane Haar Pasquale Mascaro Celeste and Lee Schwartz Foundation Elouise and William Binns Carol Hampson Alana Mauger and Chris Reinke Dennis Sharkey FJN Charitable Foundation Mary Jean and Elmer “Bud” Hansen, III Joanna McClintock Jenny and Steven Sheaffer Fleming & Van Metre Paul S. “Mike” Bitner Marie and George Hartlein Amy and Michael McCort Frank Short Advertising Peter Bloomfi eld Helen Haynes Rosemary McGrogan Meryl Silver Harleysville National Bank Ellen and Paul Boucher Edith and Peter Heilman Alice and Robert Miller Anupma and Amit Singh J.P. Mascaro & Sons Lea Bramnick Christina and Lina and Rinaldo Minicucci Deborah and Randy Slemmer Kramer/Marks Architects Andrea and Geoffrey Brandon Christopher Hennessey Richard Montalbano Joan and R. Winfi eld Smith Maguire Foundation Joan and Dennis Brookshire Judith and John Hernan Montgomery County Community Michele Stasik Merck Foundation Employee Mary Beth Bryers Kathy and James Hilty College Ceramics Club Karen Stout Matching Gift Program Vincent Buccellato Suzanne and Stephen Holloman Steady Moono Sylvia and William Strasburg Montgomery County DARE/ Mary Butler Barbara Hordis Linda and Charles Moulton Kathrine and Steven Swanson Citizens Advisory Council Cherylan and Patrick Byrne Colleen and Steven Horner Bernadette and Larry Swanzer New Age Industries Holly and Roger Cairns Phyllis and Jeremiah Hughitt J. Edmund Mullin Rosalie Tappe North Penn Art Anne and Andrew Cantor Debra Hunt Ann and Leonard Niggemann Maureen and William Thompson North Penn Community Carolyn and Thomas Carluccio Beverly and John Irvin Patricia and Dennis Nunan William Treacy Health Foundation Craig Carpenter Alma Jacobs In Memory of Betty Ogg Lorraine and Joseph Tumolo Radian Group Class of 2007 Merrill Kagan-Weston Barbara and Frank Osinski Laurie Van Metre The Craig Foundation Class of 2008 Barbara and Charles Kahn Joanne and Joseph Palmer Suzanne Walsh The Hansen Charitable Elizabeth Cruickshank Karen Kaplan and Kate Patsch Evon W. Walters Foundation S. Jay Culbert Aaron Shatzman Donna and Beverly and Joseph Welhan The Lee and Phoebe Driscoll Grace and Michael D’Aniello Karen Kappe Michael O’Hara Peale Gerald Weslosky Foundation Margaret and Verl DeCamp Eileen Kearney Carol and William Pearson Marion Weston Univest National Bank & Trust Patricia Devlin and Alan Evans Robert Keough Linda and Albert Pickles Christopher Wichser John Dickson Anna Mae Kerrigan Walter Plotnick Norman T. Wilde, Jr. Phoebe and Lee Driscoll Clemmie King and Eric Boyce Debra Poelhuis H. Fred Wilson John Durante Judith and David Koch Betty Prussel Susan Yankosky Michele Evans Myra and Stephen Kovacs Marsha and Benn Prybutok Irene Yarbrough Paul Fleming Sharon and Paul Kraynak Medea Rambish Anita and Stephen Yusem Deborah and Dan Flynn Cathy Kress Richard Rauch Nona Zarrillo Lisa and R. Dean Foster Eric Kretschman Polly and Donald Reath Nanci and Brent Ziegler Karen Fox J. Allan Lander Betty Reeves William Zimmer Barbara Frankl Joan Landis Jean and Robert Reeves Barbara Zucker Friends of Alice Miller Lynne and Abelardo Lechter Linda and Robert Rehfuss Paul Gabage Margaret Lee-Clark Robert Reitenbaugh and Family James Gansz David Lewis Lynne Ann Reynard

FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT bigDreams WINTER 2009 17 Lifetime Giving Societies

Founders Society Like the visionaries who founded Montgomery County Community College in 1964, members of the Founders Society provide the inspiration necessary for the College to grow and prosper. Recognizing donors who have made gifts and commitments during their lifetime of $50,000 and more.

Agnes Devlin Memorial Fund Alma F. Jacobs PECO Energy Company/PECO Exelon Anonymous Barbara and Charles Kahn, Jr. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts CBIZ Benefi ts & Insurance Services Richard T. Kanter Estate of Jacob Perlstein Cisco Systems Imelde** and William Langebartel Estate of Joseph David Prosser Sharon L. Danella Bernadette Loeb Prudential Financial Danella Foundation & Trust The Loeb Foundation Nancy and John** Rotelle Friends of North Penn Community Arthur F. Loeben Estate of John Rotelle Health Foundation Regina M. Lowrie Karen A. Stout Dominic Genuardi Susan and George Marin Maureen and Bill Thompson Glenmede Trust Montgomery County Foundation Univest National Bank & Trust The Greater Pottstown Foundation North Penn Community Health Foundation Verizon Foundation Harleysville National Bank The Patricia Kind Family Foundation Wachovia Bank The Heinz Endowments Estate of Gladys and Raymond Pearlstine Norman T. Wilde, Jr. Helene Fuld Health Trust The William Penn Foundation

Bell Tower Society Like the Bell Tower on the College’s Central Campus in Blue Bell, members of the Bell Tower Society have provided support that will stand the test of time. Recognizing donors who have made gifts and commitments during their lifetime of $25,000 to $49,999.

Barnes & Noble College Booksellers Thora E. Harris Rotary Club of Blue Bell Charitable Foundation LeRoy R. Brendlinger Johnson & Johnson/Merck Margaret C. Schweitzer The Distinguished Order of the Zerocrats Consumer Pharmaceuticals Settlement Music School Emerson Pharma Services Kramer/Marks Architects Eric Sitarchuk Robert H. Erb Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Marion W. Sitarchuk Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gertrude and Joseph Mann STV Architects Capmark Finance George E. Marks Sun Company Commerce Bank Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Van Ameringen Foundation Carol and Martin Donnelly, Jr. Kathleen and Arthur Miller Sheila and James Wallace Follett Higher Education Group North Penn Chamber of Commerce Louise Dougherty and Joel Whitcomb G.E. Elfun Society Pottstown Area Health and Williamson Hospitality Service Wellness Foundation

**deceased

18 WINTER 2009 bigDreams SPECIAL SECTION Annual Giving Clubs Supporters of Montgomery County Community College have the unique opportunity to provide signifi cant resources in support of the College’s mission and the President’s vision. Recognizing gifts to the College from July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008.

1964 Club Maroon & Grey Club Gifts of $5,000+ Gifts of $1,000 - 4,999

Anonymous Margaret and Jeffrey Abrams Andrew Lewis Gussie Pokorny Sharon and William Avery Mason Avrigian, Sr. Lisa and K. William* Lowa Robert Reeves Joan and John Bown Susan Bass Gertrude and Joseph Mann Robert Reitenbaugh Elizabeth Cox Paula and Byard Brogan Kendall Martin Nancy and Roger Ritzow Sharon Danella Pat Burrell Pasquale Mascaro Leticia Rodriguez and John Flynn Margaret* and Verl Decamp Anne and Andrew Cantor Douglas McPherson Marian and Philip Salkin Herb Dirks Carolyn and Thomas Carluccio Nancy and Thomas Mellon Joanne and Frank Santomauro Paul Fleming Mary Chomitz Kathleen and Arthur Miller James Schacklett Alma* F. Jacobs Rita and Morris Chomitz Suzanne and Harry Miller Carol Schilling and Lee Bender Ellyn and Seth Lehr Ruth and Walter Daller Elizabeth and Barton Mitchell Celeste* and Lee Schwartz Bernadette Loeb Dennis Gazer Eve and Kenneth* Mont Cherylan Sokol-Byrne and Arthur Loeben David Gonzales Kelly and Steady Moono Patrick Byrne Regina Lowrie William Graham Melissa* Motz Kathrine and Steven Swanson Susan and George* Marin Kate and Bud Hansen Bernadette and J. Edmund Mullin Rachel* Tornambe Estate of Gladys Pearlstine Thora Harris Tawanya Newell-Crews and Deborah and Philip Turner Karen A. Stout Colleen* and Steven* Horner David Crews Deborah and Peter Watson Maureen* and William Thompson Walter Hunter Barbara and Frank Osinski John Yaissle Laurie Van Metre Richard Kanter Joanne and Joseph Palmer Karin and Myron Yanoff Sheila* and James* Wallace Karen Kaplan and Aaron Shatzman Donna and Michael O’Hara Peale William Zimmer Beverly and Norman Wilde Sharon* and Paul Kraynak Linda and Albert Pickles H. Fred Wilson Lynne and Abelardo Lechter Mary Anne Poatsy President’s Circle Benefactors Gifts of $500 - 999 Gifts of $250 - 499

Susan and Wayne Adams Kathy* McGonigle and Carol and Wayne Arena H. Leon Hill Pamela and Mark Roberts Kelly and Mason Avrigian James Gainor Joyce and Robert Asher James Hoffman Beverly and Joseph Salvia Nancy and Keith Beale Anna and George Mitchell Albert* Baccari Roseanne and Charles* Hofman Penelope Sawyer LeRoy R. Brendlinger Brian Mitchell Valerie and Kenneth Baker E. Marcene and Michael Jones Louis Scaglione Joan and Dennis Brookshire Sheila and James Monastero Sharon and Donald Basile Barbara and Charles Kahn Thelma and Fred Schempp Jeannie and Jeffrey Damms Mark Myers Victoria Bastecki-Perez and Synja Kim Judith and Stephen Schmitz Grace* and Michael* D’Aniello Patricia* and Dennis Nunan Santos Perez Ruth and Stephen Kozak Kathleen and Joseph Schreiner Carole and Barry Depew Lance Panarello Mary Jean and Constance* and Joseph Kraynak Jeffrey Schwartz Julianne Dickson Nancy Paul Paul S. “Mike” Bitner Patricia and Thomas Lackman Blythe Seese Glenn Esbenshade Polly and Donald Reath Jeffrey Bowker Margaret* Lee-Clark Rita and Forrest Sellers Holly and Ralph Fey Linda and Robert Rehfuss Andrea and Geoffrey Brandon Barbara Lefevre George Shal Lisa and R. Dean Foster Deborah* and Gerald Rogers Helen and Edwin Brooks Martina Leffew Lynne and Frank Short Jill and John Gower Judy and A. Stephen Rosa Edward Burgoyne Mary and Richard Limburg Henry Siedzikowski Kathleen and Peter Haskell Patricia Rucker Alvin Clark Raymond Lopez Anupma and Amit Singh Paula Hian and David Horwich Gay and David Seidman Michael Corrado Suzanne and Gregory Mayes Sloane Six and J. Scott Clemens Elizabeth and James Horn Patricia Serratore and Christina Cox Rhoda and John McFadden Edwina and Louis Smith Phyllis and Jeremiah Hughitt Kenneth Gross Deborah Cross and Kathleen and Owen McGirr Luann Stauffer Laura Jansen Christine and Lawrence Smith Richard Montalbano Elizabeth* Mencel C. Theodore Stratton Barbara and Charles Kahn Joan and R. Winfi eld Smith Barry Dougherty Lina and Rinaldo Minicucci Donna and Matthew Trotter Marc Kaplin Kim Smith Robert Erb Michelle Mirabile Beverly and Joseph Welhan Carol Klein and Lawrence Spitz Jeff Southworth Jean Flack George Mulligan Alyson* and William* Wentz Linda and Chase Kneeland Marcy and Donald Spielvogel Cynthia Fricke-Wollman K. Outhier Mary* and Richard Whitehill Judith Kramer and Dale* Ralston Audrey and G. Elton Walton Debbie and James Genuardi Carol and William Pearson Christopher Wichser Tobi Mackler and Steven Fischer Beverly and Joseph Welhan Lois Ann Glasgow Pamela Pfalzer Ann Woodruff Kelly and Joseph Mancini Jane and Roger Willig Beth Glassman Bernard* Pietrini Brent Woods David Markel Nanci and Brent Ziegler Carol* Hampson James Plummer Anita* and Stephen Yusem George Marks Elizabeth Zoller Marie* and George Hartlein Patricia and Howard Rahmlow Alana* Mauger and Chris* Reinke Karl Zoller Thomas Heckman Janet and James Reading Melissa* McFarland and Barbara* Zucker Christina and Polly and Donald Reath Scott* Rau Christopher Hennessey Mary Jane and James Rees

The Mustang Society recognizes the loyalty of Montgomery County Community College alumni who make gifts to the College every year. All alumni donors in the 2007-2008 year are members of the Mustang Society, denoted by an asterisk.*

FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT bigDreams WINTER 2009 19 Friends Gifts of $249 and under

Cathy* and Gary* Aafjes Joan Bettinger Allen* Carlson Karen and Daniel* Delaney Elmer Fox Gail* Gosser and Barbara* Howald Lynne* and Jonathan Aarons Mary* and Vincent* Bevivino Eva-Maria* Carlson Lucy* Delapaz and Lorraine and Gary* Fox Philip* Smith Georgette Howell Annie and George Aaronson Carolyn and John Beyer Judith and Peter Bottke Lynn and Michael Fox Lisa and Kenneth Graham Frances* and William Howells L. Joan and James Aberts Laura Billemeyer* and A. Robert Carnevale Kimberly* and Sharon and Steven Francis Betty and Donald Grant Barbara and Donald Hoy Bonnie Abrams Mitchell Icenhower Craig Carpenter Michael DeLucca Diane*and John Frank Estelle* and Gregory Green Vera and John Hubbard Phyllis* and Gary Adler Michael* Billetta Leonarda and John Carrow Lauren and Robert* Devitis Barbara Frankl Michael* Green Maryjane* Humphry Kara* Aiello Barbara Billman Barbara Caruso Deborah Dennis Anne* and William Franks John Greenly Crystal* Hunsberger Marisa* and Elouise and William M. Binns Judith* Casale Patricia Devlin and Alan Evans Jill and Peter Frechie Stephen Grieco Debra Hunt Michael Albanese Michael* Bivins Kathleen Casey A. Marie* Devlin Brent* Frederick Lois* Griesser Diane and Brook Hunt Rosemary* and Joy and Kenneth Black Frank Cassel Chad* Diamond Sarah* Frederick Jane Griffi th Elaine* Hunter Joseph Albanese Carol and Isaac Blair Arlene and George Cassidy John* Diciurcio Sandra* and Elizabeth Griffi ths and Patricia* Hurst Joan* Alberts Jennifer* Blake Margery Chaikin Phyllis and Joseph* Dickert Robert Fredericks Thomas Crumbie Lacramioara* Iacobut Helen* Alderfer Diane* Blasek-Kehoe Katherine and Dagmar Diehl Carol* and Michael Fredette Jennifer* and Robert Grimley Karen Ignas-Badman and Robin and Brooke* Alderfer Don Block Michael Chapman Debra* and Richard Diener Julie and Brian Freeh Lisa* and Gary* Guenst Gary* Badman John Alexander Anne Blume Horia* Chebeleu Aurelia and Amanda Simon and Gwendolyn Groff Janet* and Joseph Ikoniak Julio* Algarin Jan Blumenthal Rachel* Chebeleu Michael* Dinunzio Thomas Freeman William Grun Karen Imes Tonia* and David Allgood Barbara Bond-Moury and Pamela* Chen Virginia* and Anthony Dirado Constance and William* Fretz Diane Haar and John Lyons Sarah* and David Ingram Michele and Eric Almonte Clayton* Moury Eileen and Charles Chernoski Gladys and Richard Ditzler Denise and Craig Frey Elaine and John* Hahn Lori Innaurato Roberta and Aidan* Altenor Mary and Frederick Im Ja Choi and Choi Jung Deidre* Diver James Frey Rebecca* and Margaret Innes Sandra and William Andresen Bookheimer Calogero Ciancimino Nancy* Dolan Cynthia Fricker Darryl Hajduczek Margaret and Anonymous Michael* Booz Raphael* Ciaudelli Barbara and Mark* Donaghy Stacey Friel William Hallman Robert Interrante Alan* Apt Bonnie and Ken* Borie David Clark Marie and Cornelius* Dotts Lisa and William* Fritz Christopher Harendza Alice and Bruce Jackson Stephen* Arena Victoria* Bosler Joanne Clark Sheri and Paul* Dowling Leo Fuchs Joan Harkinson Naomi and Marvin* James Carol Ashby and Rhonda Borisow Lindsay* Clark Jennifer and Patrick Doyle Mary and Michael Furey Debra Harmon Liana and Donald Janssen Robert Kuhlman Nichcole and Maribeth and Lance* Clark Phoebe and Lee Driscoll Anastasia* Fuhrmeister Catherine Harper and Maryann Jaros Annamae Ashmore Gregory Borkowski Suzanne* and Susan and John Drop Ginger* Fulmer Paul Kelly Colleen* Jaskiewicz Nancy* Atkinson Diane Bosak Jermaine Clayton Marc Dubner Paul* Gabage Judith Harrison Kathleen and Choi and Clement Au Eliese* Boubert Amy and John Cleary Suzanne* and Charles Duff Phyllis* and Robert Gabage Janice* and Allyn Harth Stephen Jaskiewicz Barbara Augustine Ellen* and Paul Boucher Emily Clemens Diana Duffee and Karen and Harry Gaffney Eleanor and Lawrence* Harty Joanne Jaycox Barbara Auris Sheila* and Michael Bowen Jody* and Steven Clemens Dominic Ciliberto Maura Gaffney Judee Hashem-Rapoza Jean and Paul Jedzejek Jennifer and Susan and Walter* Bowen Jeffrey Clemmer Christine Dunigan Eileen* and Leon Gajewski Terrices Hawkins Joanne and Walter Jenkins Anthony Azzarano J. Elise* Bowers Mary* and Benjamin* Clerico Andrea Dunn Kristin* Gallagher W. Frances* Hawkins Karen* Jett D.F. Bachman Jennie* Boyd Andrew* Cohen Helene* Durland and Shirley* and Brian Gallagher Dollie* Hautz Dorothy and David Jimick Sylvia and Peter Bachmann K. Patricia and Edward Cohen John Maxwell Joyce* and Thomas* Galloway Helen Haynes Annette and Marlytt Johnson Annie and Cornelius Bradley Kathleen* Colburn Sandy* Dwyer Elizabeth* Gallucci Lynn* Heckler Cecilia Johnson Kenneth Badasarian Lea Bramnick Joan and Earl Coleman Debra* Eckman Richard Gamble Catherine* and Edward* Johnson Wendy Baigis Elsie* and David Branco Helen* Collins Jessalyn* Edwardson Elaine and James* Gansz David Heckman Lois Johnson and Jeffrey Davis Rosemary* and Kevin* Baird Frances and James* Brant Dale and Robert* Cominsky Joan and John Elliott Cynthia* and Gary Gantz Victoria Heeneke and Martin Johnson Alexandra Baker Jennifer* Bredehoft Hope Comisky and Thomas Ellis Angela and Robert Gasparro Michael Gavin Michaela and John Johnson Barbara and William Baker Beth and Brian Brendlinger Jeffrey Braff Ellen and Vincent* Elsier Jennifer and Barbara* Heim Heather* Jones and Dodi* Baker Carol and James Breslin Timothy* Connelly Eileen and Lenhart Elsner Christopher* Gardner Judith and John* Hernan Louis Fodor Ellenor Ballentine Michele* Brewster Loretta* Connors Kathleen* Emery Kathleen* Gardo Juan* Hernandez Mary Jordan Lisa Barber Valerie* and Coralise and Thomas Conrad Candyce* and Jay* Emlen Timothy Garman Cheryl Herrschaft Sandra and Ted* Josey Frances* Barone Michael Breznicky Susan* and Michael Conroy Barbara and Marvin Epstein Yukie* Garwood Douglas* Herrschaft Merrill* Kagan-Weston and Tracy and Stacey Barrish Kathleen Brighter Aileen Conway Judith and Carl Essig Virginia and Thomas Gatley Elizabeth* and Joseph Herwig Brad Weston Mary Lou* and Maryann* and Duane* Brobst Eleanor* Conwell Michele* Evans Mary and Richard Gaughan Linda and Ivan Hess Judith and William Kahn James* Barron Robert* Brodie Ridgway Cooper Janet* and Frank* Ewing Elizabeth and James* Gaul Ida and John Heyser Charlotte and Thomas* Kain Deborah* Bartlett Carol* Brong Rhonda* Copelin Helen and Herman Fala Claire and Glenn* Hallie* Higbee Karen Kappe Thomas* Bartman Eileen Brown Lorie* and Joseph Corallo Frank Faralli Gawinowicz Noel* Higginson Stacie Scott and Anthony Karas Candy* and David Basile Tracey and Kevin Brown Elizabeth Cornelius Debra* Farina Jeanne Gay Linda and Samuel High Judith and Conrad Karlson Leonard Bass Rosemary and David Browne Marco* Cosmai Janice* Farris Nancy Gazan Mary and William Sandra Kasper Heather and Alan Bassman Robert Bruce Robert* Cotter Betsy and Charles* Faust Marilyn and Michael* Geiger Hildenbrand Lenore* and Eugene Katz Jill and Walter Bateman Candice and Richard* Brucker Mary Ann* Coupe Thomas Feeney Cheryl Gelover and Gary Hiller Leon Kauffman Tanya Battistini Richard Brumme Maria* and Kevin Courter Lee* Feitelson Thomas Murray Megan* Hiltebeitel Rita Kauffman Susan and Frank* Baxter Lillian Bump Lynda* and John Coutros Edwin Feliciano Gayle* and Robert George Cathy Hixson and Betsy* Kavash Marie* Beale Vincent Buccellato Keisha* Crawford Kim* Fern-Gibson Virginia and William Knauer Linda* and John Keane Brian* Beard Garrett* Burch Nancy Crew Glenn* Fernando G. Brenton Gerhart Jesse Hodges Eileen Kearney Susan Beard-Nole Beverly* and Jerry Burgwin Carol Crisci, Sr. Deborah* Field Janet Gerhart Donna* and William Hodson Karen* and Richard Keefe Tammy Beatty Sherry* and Timothy Burns S. Jay* Culbert Shanel* Fields Elizabeth* Gianopulos Meredith* Hogarth David Keene Lorie* Beaver Jennifer and Michael* Butt Mary* Cummings Diana* and Steven Figueira Teresa and Allen Giaquinto Judith and Edward Hogarty Helen and Norman Keller Alan* Beck Barbara and Arthur Bustard Anne Bourgeois Cutler Lisa* and Robert Filoon Robert* Gibbs Ellen and Charles Hokanson Judith and Charles Keller Barbara and Michael Becker Mary Butler Christine and Teresa Finch Jentry* and Carlton Gillis Lisa* Hollenbach Patrick* Kendig Lisa Becker Howard Buzzard Anthony D’Alonzo Stephanie and Saul Finkle Joy* Gimbel Suzanne and Erin and Benjamin Kennedy Nancy and Michael Becker Holly* and Roger Cairns Lawrence D’Antonio Marianne* and Donna and Anthony Giorno Stephen Holloman Robert* Keough James Bedrosian Theresa Calantoni Lauren and Carl Daddona James* Finnegan Karolyn and Craig* Glass Michelle* Hollowbush James* Kephart Ruth* and Boris Beizer Ann* Camacho Rose and C Daily Doreen Fisher Lynne Glasser Carol and Joseph Holst Shirley and Earl Kernechel Barbara and John Bell Dorothy Campbell Deborah Dalrymple Kathleen Fitzpatrick Carolyn and Frederick Glazier Alana and Donald Holt AnnaMae* Kerrigan Lorraine* and John Bender Susan Campbell Bonnie and James Dameron Wendy Flango Annmarie Gleason Melinda and David* Holt Tobie Kessler Carol* Bendinsky Elizabeth Candelore Ruth Damsker Virginia* Focht-New and Linda* and Jerold Glick Lynn* and Gil Holtzman Clemmie* King and Eric Boyce Joyce* Benedict Maria* and Joseph Capaldi Mary* Darden Bruce* New Robert* Glosson Linda and John Homa David* Kinsey Ruth* and Brent Benfi eld Edward* Caparro Lorraine* and David Deak Colleen* and Bernard Foley Stephanie and Michael Glover Barbara Hordis Ellen* and Richard Kirkner Denise Bennett John* Caperilla Patricia DeBrady Laura and Theodore* Fonash Terri Goertel Erika Hornburg-Cooper Kenneth Kist Sandra* and George Berbaum Anita and Robert Capps Gregory* DeFelice Margaret Forbes Aleck Goldberg Joanne* and Neil Hurowitz Lauren* Kley Judith and Gerald Berger Scott Capps Kathleen* and Michael* Ford Elaine and Jeffrey Goldfi eld John Hosey Rita* Kline Allen* Berman Dana* Cardona Bradley DeForest Sarah Ford Neil Goldstein E. Marcia and John Hougen Courtney Knapp Christine* Besso Diane and Christopher Carlile Colby* and Michael DeGeorge Betty* Fox Marjorie Goodman Kandra and Donald* Houston Leo Kob

20 WINTER 2009 bigDreams SPECIAL SECTION Margaret* and Martin Kobilka Jenny and Brennan Marion Maryanne* and Ronald Morris Linda and James Pileggi Michelle* Saunders Karen* Stifnell Jiin-Ling* Wang and Georgette and Robert Markel Susan and Vincent Morris Peter* Pinnel Rose and Thomas* Sayen Mary and Keith Stillings Glenn Isaacson Franklynn Koehler Carolyn and David Markey Jean* and Frederic Morrow Michael Pino Suzanne and Blaine Stokley Martina and Eric Ware Barbara and Martin Koeller Brenda Martin Janet Morton Susan and Todd Pippert Charles* Scandone Jill Stoltzfus Marylou* Washko Evelyn* and Jay Koffel Nathalie and Anthony Martin Phyllis and Donald Morway Carol and James* Pishock Robert Scarazzo Richard Stoltzfus Annette and Gerald Watson Toru Komatsu Janet* and Guido Martinelli Linda and Richard Moser Bonnie and Albert Platt Roberta* Schaffner Alison* and Justin* Stone Edmond Watters Christine* and Bruce* Koonce Evon Martins and Kenneth Voss Linda* and Charles* Moulton Debra Poelhuis Scarlett and Jon Schappell Carol* and Stephen Stover Jane and Robert Wayland Marcia* Korn Ella* Mason Claire* Moyer Katherine and Paul Poore Allan Schear Lauren and Garret Strathearn Mary and Charles Weeks Mindi* Kostrow Edwin Matlack Joshua* Moyer Sara and John Posen Catherine* Scheid Ann Straub Michele Weigner Meredith Kramer Katherine* Matlack and Michael* Moyer Cynthia Powell Patty and Eric Schenk Mary and Wayne* Stuart Robin* and Adam Weinstein Claire* and Robert Kratz Douglas Marchakitus Charlene Murdoch Marsha and Benn Prybutok Sue* Schiele Elliot Stumacher Carolyn and Adam Weisman Sheryl* and Daniel Krause Margaret Matlack Rosanne and William Murdock Eileen* and R. James* Schillat Katherine Subramanian David Welch Fred Kreitchet Sandra Matson Cynthia* Murphy Pasquale* Pugliese Carol* Schlostky Loretta* Supplee Sarah* Werntz Cathy* and Kenneth Kress Michelle Mattson Eloise Murphy Ana Quemuel Barbara and Alfred* Schneider Stela* and Emeric Suto Linda* and Harry Wesler Jeannette Kriebel Bonnie Mauger Wendi and John Murphy Andora* Quinby Joan Schofi eld Elizabeth Swan Nancy and Gerald* Weslosky Thomas* Krizovensky David Mauger Mark Murray Medea Rambish Khara Schonfeld Stephanie* Swavely Jennifer* and David Wetzel Susan Kubik and Arthur Scott Linda* and Stevenson* Maust Linda* and John Murray Kayla* Ransom Helene* and Arnold Schonfeld Larry Swanzer Joan and Francis Whalon Elizabeth and Colleen* Mayers Hogle Joan and Alfred Myers Elsa Rapp Jane and Charles Schrack Peter* Sykes Ericka* Wharton Robert Kuhnsman Barbara* and Richard McCann Kirsten and A. Brock Myers Kerry Rapp Sharon Schratz Robin* Symons Joshua* Whetstone Jocelyn and Harry Kulp Kathleen McCarter M. Lynn Myers and Sherry Ratajczak Gary* Schultz Rosalie* Tappe Robin* Whetstone Mary and Theodore Kulp Kathryn and George McCarter Irving* Stein Barbara* Rau Herbert Schwab Jill and William Tarr Joan* Whiteley Monica* Kulp Virginia* and Robert McCarter Seth Myers Richard* Rauch Sherry and Hans Schweikert Michelle Tate Cynthia* Whitley Sean Kupper Joan McClintock and Valerie and Aaron Myers Deborah Ravacon Catherine and William Avis* Taylor Karen and Steven Whitney Daniel Kuser Richard Greenwood Harry Nadeau Lois* and Stephen Raynes Schwoebel Marianne* and Paul Taylor Janis and John Whittaker Williard Kynett Joanna and Elizabeth and James Neely Trisha* and John Ready Deborah* and James Scollon Marcy* and Dominic Tessari Samuel Whyte Karen* Lacorte Joseph McClintock Geraldine Nelson George Regar Jill Sears and Andrew Koniers Joanne* Thompson Nancy and Robert Wieman Arleen* and Michael Lake Joanne* and Jane and William Neth Margaret and Clayton Regar Margaret Seidel Robert Thompson Dina* Wilde Patricia and Timothy Lambert Joseph McColgan Laura* and Dong Nguyen Kathleen* and Charles Reilly Holly and Carl Sensenig Kathleen Tierney John Willard Thelma and Walter Lamont Barbara* and Jean and James Nies John Reinhart Maria* Shackelford Joseph* Toal Diane and Andy Williams William Lampert Michael McCormack Ann* and Leonard Niggemann Patricia and Maynard Reinke Barbara and Joseph Shaeffer Francis* and R. L. Williams J. Allan* Lander Amy and Michael* McCort Gladys and Joseph Nigro Sandra and Roger* Rentschler Kathleen* Shaw David Tomlinson Sandra and H. Drake Williams N. Watson Lapp Rosemary McDonald Matthew* Norcross Shannon* and Michael Revit Merry Lou and Alfred Shaw Marianne* and Vickie Williams Martin Lautman Angela* and Tony McDougal Randolph* Novak Lynn* Reynard Jenny and Steven Sheaffer Richard Tompkins Janice Willis Gretchen and John Lea Carmel and Brian McEvilly Denise and Michael Nuccio Adele Rhindress Max Shenk Rachel* Tompkins and Diane and Dale Wilson Wayne Ledger Lorraine* and Edward* Nunan Susan Rhoads Stuart Sherk James Li Marlene and Arnold* Winkler Mikyung* Lee Thomas McGinley Patricia and Dennis Nunan Emma and Joseph Richmond Catherine and Andrew Shields Israel* Toro Patrick Winston Nancy and John* Leneweaver Helene* McGinley-Kerney Betty and Alfred Nyce Dennis* Ridge Donald Shields Brian Trachtenberg Louise* Winter Joanna* Leslie and Scott Kerney Tammie* and Daniel Nyce Loretta* Righter Porter Shimer Kay Traylor Rosanna and James* Wirth Julie* Leslie James McGowen Cynthia O’Neill and Janet Riemer Andrea and Richard Shorin Lucy and William* Treacy Cynthia* Witkowsky Lorraine and Roy Leslie Mary* McGrath Mark Blume Daniel Ring Mary Shorley Grace and Harold Tripp Lori* and Joseph Wolper Beatrice Leung Rosemary* McGrogan John and Claire O’Neill Nancy* and Elmer Ritzman Sopheara* Siek Jennifer* Tulenko Lillian and William Wonder Debbie and Jonah* Levin Eileen McGrogan-Kester Kathy* Offner Gary Rizzo Alan Siegel Thomas Tulenko Lee* and Lincoln* Wood Claude* Lewis Joan* and Frank* McGuigan Margarita* and Clyde Ofner Vicki Robbins Amanda* Simon and Lorraine and Joseph* Tumolo Susan* Wood David Lewis Diana* and John McGuire Antoinette* Oliveti Jacqueline* Roberts Thomas Freeman Linda and Joseph Turoczi Margaret Wrigley Bridget* Libert Margaret McGuire-Closson Kia* Orphanidys Ruth and Roy Roberts Meryl-Leigh and Christine* Turner Jeannette and James Wyatt Virginia* Liddle Ruth* McKee Marta Ortiz Judith* Robey Gregory Simons Mark Tyma Susan and Dennis Yankosky Jamie and Chris Liebenberg Angela and John McKelvey William Packer Judith Robie Penelope and Stephanie* Ulmer and Nancy and Peter Yaskowski Kathleen* Link Vincent McLaughlin Maryjane* and Luigi Palatano Betsey* and Bernard Robin Michael Simpson James Cassel Harriet Yeager Darlene* Llanos Jennifer* and Judy and Michael Paparo Lea Robinson Deborah* and Karen* Underwood Nancy and Eugene Yeager Philip* Lock William McMenamin Kathleen* and John Pape Ruth and Joseph Rogers Randy* Slemmer Marion and Fred Unger Darlene Yerkey Linda* Locker Judy and Richard McNeal Kema* Pardea Janice* Rolli Barbara* and Wayne Smellie Christina* Unrath Laura and James Yost Barbara Lontz Linda and Michael McRee Lori* Parker Aina and Dainis Roman Bernice Smith Monika* Urbowicz Lizabeth and David Yudis Mary and Francis Loughran Leonard Mellman Margaret* and Albert Parker Shawna* Rondeau Bonnie* and Darryl Smith Judith and Dennis* Urffer Margaret and John Yurcho Melissa and John LoRusso Mardia Melroy Stacey* and William Parker Kathryn and Patrick Rooney Deborah and David* Smith Zandan Urusow Holly* and Mark Yuschak Cynthia* Love and Shelby* Meng Mary and Graham Parkinson Maureen* Rose Irene and Thaddeus Smith Marilyn and Susan and David Zansitis Daniel Wallace Dolores Meschter Gwen and Norman Parrish Debra and Robert Rosenthal Jane and John* Smith Vincent Vaccarello Nona* and Anthony Zarrillo Suzanne and Russell Loverdi Alice and Robert Miller Bill Parsons Robert Ross Roberta* and Roy Smith Susan* Valerio Diana* and Douglas Ziemer Matthew Lowish Dolores and Lawrence Miller Rose Pasquarella Barbara* Rota Sandra* Smith Oscar* Vance Jill Zimmerman Francine Lukacik Doug Miller Kate* Patsch Faith and Alfred Rotelle Alicia* Snyder Megan* Van Gilder Mercedi* Lutz Ernest Miller Cheryl Patterson Angela and James Rothrock Marilyn and Robert Snyder Ernest Van Rieker Elizabeth Lyle and Gay and Richard* Miller Melanie* Pawlowski Joanne* Rowland Charles Soltis Linda and Robert Donald Marsh Judith Miller Patricia* Payes Harriet and Sydney Rowland Eileen* Spampata Van Arsdale Harra Norma and James* Patricia* and Franklin Miller Jane and Michael* Pellechio Linda Roy Kelli Spangler Carol and Joseph Van Sciver MacElwee Susan* and Kevin Millheim Marilyn and Dale Pennapacker Mary and John Ruddell Karen and Joseph Speakman Elaine Venuti Betty MacIntryre Carol Millinghausen Marsha* and Thomas Person Elizabeth Rudder Connie Speier Alissa* and William Vera Janet* and James Macort Rosanne Minarovic and Cynthia and Stanley* Peszka Cassandra* Ruff Grace Spena Shirley Vilsmeier Kathleen and Stephen Macy Adam Arnold Natalie* Petosa R. Elaine Rullo Kenneth Stacey Robert Viney Rosemary* Mahoney Ashley* Molinaro Kathleen Petrone Loretta Rurode Carol* Stahl Teresa* Vogel Brett* Malick Regina* and Michael Molino Jane and Carl Pfeiffer Joy* Russenberger Victoria* and Martin Stasiak Carol* and Joseph Voicheck Mary and Frederick Malone Dennis Molyneaux Moira and Carl Pfeiffer Michele* and Michele* Stasik Geoffrey* Voss Raymond Mang Evelyn* and Carlos Morales Michael* Phillips Christopher Saboe George Stauffer Gabriela* Wade Sharon Mann Stacey* Moran Sherry Phillips Thomas* Salsbery Jo and Robert Steinhart Lois Walker Edith and Warren Manning Flora and Lawrence* Morgan Janine* Phillips-Weber and Dana* and Felipe Sanchez Lucille Steitz Kelly* Wall Rachel* Marella Max* Morgan Michael Weber Kenneth Sanders Donna Stevenson Suzanne* Walsh Mirleni* Marin Linda Mornick Megan* and Philip Phucas Stephanie* Santoro Arthur Stewart Shirley and Craig Walton * denotes alumni donor and Nathalie* and Anthony Martin James Morris Janice* Pierson George* Sarianos Sarah Stewart Pauline and Raymond Walton Mustang Society member

FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT bigDreams WINTER 2009 21 Corporations, Foundations & Friend Organizations

3655 Incorporated Egypt Road Dental Associates Jacobs Engineering Group PECO Energy Company Acme Markets/Supervalu Elliott Greenleaf & Siedzikowski Janney Montgomery Scott Peirce College Adams-Bickel Associates Energize Electric Service Jermacans Style Landscaping Penn Detroit Diesel Alabaster’s Exelon Nuclear Limerick Jewish Federation of Performance Albright College Generating Station Greater Philadelphia Perkins - T.P. Trailers Allen Antiques and Artisans Fidelity Investments Charitable Johnson & Johnson Family The Philadelphia Foundation AMB-Studios Gift Fund of Companies Philadelphia Premium Outlets American Home Bank First Penn Charitable Foundation Kaplan Philip Salkin Fund of the Jewish American International Group FJN Charitable Foundation Karas Automotive Paints Federation of Philadelphia Aqua Charitable Trust Fleming & Van Metre Advertising Kramer/Marks Architects PM Fasteners Arts Midwest Fox Rothschild La Vita Bella Portico Systems Bacco Fraser Business Equipment Lankford Buick Pontiac GMC Pottstown Area Health and Barnes & Noble College Booksellers The Frawley Company Lastick Furniture & Floor Coverings Wellness Foundation Bay Pony Inn Fred Unger and Associates The Lee and Phoebe Driscoll Pottstown Downtown Foundation Beckman Coulter Frederick A. Bookheimer & Mary N. Foundation Precious Angels Child Care Blank Rome LLP Bookheimer Living Trust Lehr Family Foundation Premier Operating and Technical Bloomfi eld & Associates Architects Friends of Community Day Lewis Environmental Group Pulse PR Bloomin Gardens Friends of Jim Matthews Lifestyles Design R. L. Williams, Jr. Funeral Home Blue Bell Inn Friends of Kate Harper Limerick Dental Care Radian Group Boeing Matching Gift Program Friends of Nancy J. Becker Linbar Enterprises Rafferty for Senate Books Are Fun Friends of Student Nurses Club Live Tracks Mobile Recording Ransome CAT Bown Family Charitable Fund Friends of West Campus Lizard Graphics Rapoza Family Dentistry The Branch Group Community Day Lloyd Fickett & Associates Regar Lawncare Service Breathe Yoga Center Friends of West Campus The Loeb Foundation Richard Robinson Restorations Cabot Corporation Scholarship Fund Looks Rosenberg & Parker Campbell Agencies Gazer, Kohn, Maher & Company The Lowa Group San Mario Restaurant CBIZ Benefi ts & Insurance Services Genuardi Family Foundation Main Line Family Dentistry Saul Ewing Central Bucks Dental Associates George Associates Main Line Financial Advisors Scentual Gardens Central Montgomery County Business GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Mark C. Myers Architect Schuylkill River Greenway Association and Professional Women’s Club Glenmede Trust Company Matthews-Castor ‘07 Schweitzer Engineering Labs Central Montgomery Medical Center Golf Etc. MCCC Ceramics Club Sculpture Workshop CertainTeed Corp. Golfdom MCCC Employees Select Greater Philadelphia Charles Schwab Foundation The Graham Company MCCC Faculty Federation Sheridan Corporation Chesheim Dental Assoc. The Greater Norristown Art League MCCC Retirees Association Soltis Management Services Chestnut Hill Dental Group Greater Pottstown Foundation Merck & Company Sophia Ariana Choral Society of Montgomery County Gwynedd-Mercy College Merck Co. Foundation Employee Souderton-Telford Business and Christian R. and Mary F. Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Matching Gift Program Professional Women’s Club Lindback Foundation Maxwell & Lupin Mercy Suburban Hospital Spring Hollow Golf Course Christine and Lawrence Hannah Langendorf Endowment of the Mont/Bucks Dental Hygienists Suburban West Realtors Association Smith Charitable Trust Jewish Federation of Philadelphia Montgomery County Association TCG Advertising and Design Clean As a Whistle Hansen Charitable Foundation of Realtors Temple University Clemens Family Corporation Harleysville Dental Associates Montgomery County Foundation Tilly Mints Tea Room Comcast Cable Company Harleysville Insurance Company Montgomery County Industrial Timoney & Knox Comcast Foundation Harleysville National Bank Development Corp. TriCounty Area Chamber Commerce Bank through Hatboro Area YMCA National Label Company of Commerce the TD Banknorth Foundation Hatfi eld Quality Meats National Penn Bancshares Turner Construction Company The Communications Group The Heinz Endowments Natural Kids UGI Matching Gift Program Concord Ford, Lincoln-Mercury Henkels & McCoy North Penn Art The Ultimate Sweet Tooth Continental Airlines Heritage Construction Co. North Penn Chamber of Commerce Univest National Bank & Trust Continental Bank Honey Brook Classics North Penn Community Upper Merion Dental Associates Corson Foundation Horizon House Health Foundation Van Ameringen Foundation Cozen O’Connor Horner & Associates NOVA II Vanguard Matching Gift Program The Craig Foundation Howley Family Dentistry O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei Verizon Foundation Curves-Blue Bell Indo American Club Offi ce Depot Vesper Realty Management The Cutler Group Infi nite Quests Old Forge Lansdale Wachovia Foundation Danella Foundation & Trust Ink & Essence Optimal Health International Wachovia Bank dBm Engineering Integrated Benefi t Services P.F. Changs China Bistro Weaver and Reckner Delaware Valley Chapter NCRS International Brotherhood of Electrical PA Commission for Dental Associates Dickson Investment Hardware. Workers Local Union #380 Community Colleges Williamson Hospitality The Distinguished Order of Zerocrats International Union of Bricklayers and Parent’s Source Wilmington Trust of Pennsylvania Doylestown Dental Associates Allied Craftworkers The Patricia Kind Family Foundation Wolf, Baldwin and Associates Duane Morris Government Affairs ISG Offi ce Concepts Pearlstine Charitable Annuity Worcester Volunteer Fire Dept. E. Allen Reeves J.P. Mascaro & Sons Pearson Royalty Services YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity

22 WINTER 2009 bigDreams SPECIAL SECTION 2007-08 In Memoriam Gifts In Memory of Jean and James Nies Angela and Robert Gasparro In Memory of Manuel Benjamin John and Claire O’Neill Joanne and Neil Hurowitz Herman Mermelstein Roseanne and Charles Hofmann Cynthia O’Neill and Mark Blume Annette and Marlytt Johnson Gay and David Seidman Adele Rhindress Barbara and Charles Kahn In Memory of Leticia Rodriguez and John Flynn Matthew Lowish In Memory of David L. Chomitz Karen Stout Betty MacIntryre Elizabeth “Betty” Ogg Mary Chomitz Leonard Mellman Annamae Ashmore Rita and Morris Chomitz In Memory of Doug Miller Elouise and William Binns William Zimmer Carmen S. Italia, Sr. Vicki Robbins Vincent Buccellato E. F. Corson Patty and Eric Schenk Friends of Janne Gengler In Memory of Corson Foundation Mary Shorley Elizabeth Griffi ths and Thomas Crumbie Lewis Conrad Montgomery County Industrial Alan Siegel Phyllis and Jeremiah Hughitt Coralise and Thomas Conrad Development Corp. Karen Stout Montgomery County Community Bernadette and J. Edmund Mullin Elliot Stumacher College Retirees Association In Memory of The Honorable Select Greater Philadelphia Marilyn and Vincent Vaccarello Toby L. Dickman In Memory of Lynne and Abelardo Lechter In Memory of In Memory of Gladys C. Pearlstine Rose M. Johnston John Mastroni LeRoy Brendlinger In Memory of Phyllis and Joseph Dickert Nancy Gazan Edmond Watters Dwight A. Dundore Judy and Michael Paparo Joyce Benedict In Memory of In Memory of LeRoy Brendlinger Joy L. Kanter In Memory of Ingrid Rovins Robert Erb Jeffrey Abrams Loretta McBride Roseanne and Charles Hofmann Helen and Herman Fala Richard T. Kanter Patricia DeBrady Roseanne and Charles Hofmann Lizabeth and David Yudis In Memory of Carol and Joseph Holst In Memory of Louise Downes Wilson Barbara and Charles Kahn In Memory of Bernadette McGonigle Roseanne and Charles Hofmann Lynne and Abelardo Lechter Herman Kessler Cynthia Love and Daniel Wallace Debbie and Jonah Levin Tanya Battistini Kathleen and Arthur Miller Mary and Francis Loughran Edward Cohen Montgomery County Community Kathleen and Arthur Miller Hope Comisky and Jeffrey Braff College Retirees Association

Gwynllan Society In 1972, the College moved to the site of a former dairy farm, Gwynllan Farm in Blue Bell. Like the farm, members of the Gwynllan Society provide the foundation for the College to grow and prosper, as they have remembered the College through their visionary generosity, ensuring that generations of students to come will have access to a quality education. Recognizing donors who have included the College in their estate plans with a gift of any size.

Anonymous (2) Alma Jacobs Kathleen and Arthur Miller Margaret and Verl DeCamp Charles Kahn, Jr. Gay and David Seidman Christopher Harendza William Langebartel Joel Whitcomb

Financial Activity Highlights July 2007-June 2008 REVENUES EXPENDITURES NET ASSETS Gifts and bequests $1,457,918 Scholarship and other student support $ 246,208 Beginning of year 6,417,907 Investment income 2,465 Program expense 447,288 End of year 5,993,618 Fund raising revenues from Development expense 902,461 special events 92,374 Fund raising expenditures from Increase in net assets (424,289) special events 137,690 $1,552,757 Art Barn debt service 139,250 Management and general expense 104,149 $1,977,046

We apologize for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred in publishing this annual report. If you discover any inaccuracies, please bring them to our attention by calling 215.641.6535 or emailing [email protected]

FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT bigDreams WINTER 2009 23 lookingBACK

In 2002, the College signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy and the Northern Montgomery Center for Technical Studies that awards college credit for specifi c Navy training courses in partial fulfi llment of the requirements leading to the associate’s degree in Applied Science. The signing marked the fi rst-ever agreement between the College and any branch of the U.S. military.

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED BLUE BELL, PA PERMIT NO. 14