Central State University Foundation Contributors Report July 1, 2014 - June 3, 2015 2 • 2015 Contributors Report 2015 Contributors Report • 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Central State University President’s Message 4 CSU Foundation President’s Message 5 CSU Foundation Board of Trustees 6 CSU Foundation Executive Director 8 CSU Foundation Giving Overveiw 10 Giving & Investments 12 Statement of Financial Position 13 CSU Plans First Capital Campaign 14 Magic Johnson to Chair Campaign Efort 15 Kappas Raise Funds for CSU Sudents 16 Dream Keepers 18 Give Your Year Campaign 22 A Life Lived Well, Dr. James Elam 23 Robert & Ann Carter 24 A Very Special Alumnus, Doris Nicholson 26 Tom Joyner Scholarships 28 Contributors Listing 31 4 • 2015 Contributors Report

csu presidents message 2015 Contributors Report • 5 foundation presidents message 6 • 2015 Contributors Report

Central State University Foundation Board of Trustees

Charles Whitehead ‘61 James E. Farmer ‘67 Starla McCollum Board of Trustees President, President, James E. Farmer Consulting, Inc. President/CEO, Tinsley & Associates, Ltd former President, Ashland Inc. Foundation President, Ohio Health Foundation James Hill, Jr. ‘ 64 and Senior Vice President, OhioHealth Derek H. Anderson Retired President of Hill Taylor Certifed Accounts Assistant Director, City of Columbus, Felton Page Ohio Department of Public Utilities Vernon Ford ‘70 President, National Alumni Association Former Vice President, Christopher Ascher Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA), Cathy Ponitz Senior Financial Advisor, President, Owner of BM Services Executive Director, The CareSource Foundation, Morgan Stanley Corporation Community Relations & Diversity Fred J. Grigsby, Jr. ‘69 Robert Bowles ‘61 Immediate Past President, Alvin Tucker ‘60 Owner, Founder, Chairman RB Company LLC National Alumni Association (NAA) Former, Budget Director Community Services Administration Department of Health Michael B. Colbert Dennis Kernahan and Human Services Assistant County Administrator Independent Stock Broker for Development Services of Montgomery County As of October 4, 2015 2015 Contributors Report • 7

“The Foundation Board is working together to help Central realize its enormous potential to educate students, serve the community and impact the world” Foundation Trustee Starla McCollum

New $33.5M University Student Center. 8 • 2015 Contributors Report From the Central State University Foundation Executive Director

he Central State University Foundation views tion Giving and investment graphics are on page xx. stewardship of Foundation resources as its The Foundation is steadfast in its planning for the Thighest priority. We are pleased to report the capital campaign. Meeting on a regular schedule, the Foundation in FY 2014 once again received an un- Foundation is committed in assisting the University qualifed audit/ clean opinion from the independent in undertaking major building renovations, providing accounting frm, Crowe Horwath, LLP. The opinion faculty with the resources and equipment necessary means that the Foundation’s fnancial statements to conduct faculty/student research, building the fairly represent the fnancial position of the Foun- Foundation’s endowment, expand academic program dation and that the audit showed net assets of oferings and enhance scholarship oferings. To do $23,393,864 an increase of 5% over the previous year. so requires signifcant funding not available through A Statement of the Foundation’s Financial Position is state appropriations. Detailed information about the contained on page 13. capital campaign is contained on pages 14-16. Chaired by Trustee Dennis Kernahan, the Founda- This report highlights the many contributions of tion’s Investment Committee works closely with donors to the “Alma Mater”. We are grateful. Our Merrill Lynch Financial Services to ensure adherence success in 2015 -2016 and beyond is dependent upon to the Foundation’s investment policy and strict man- long term support from “old friends” like you. We agement of the endowed funds. The audit refects have set high fundraising goals for this year. We look growth in the Foundation’s investment portfolio. forward to meeting with you throughout the year. Merrill Lynch and the investment committee meet monthly and the investment committee reports to Sincerely, the Foundation Board on a quarterly basis. Founda- Dr. Veronica Watkins 2015 Contributors Report • 9

“We are grateful for the support of corporate and community leaders whose contributions are vital to the Foundation’s work and the Central State University students we serve.” Dr. Veronica Watkins, Interim Executive Director CSU Foundation

WE HAVE MOVED! The Central State University Foundation has moved its ofces to the CSU Dayton Campus, which is located in downtown Dayton, OH. This move will allow Foundation staf to develop closer funding relationships with the area’s corporate and foundation community. The new mailing address of the Central State University Foundation is: Central State University Foundation PO Box 64, Dayton, OH 45401-0064 840 Germantown Street 10 • 2015 Contributors Report

Central State University Foundation Giving & Investments n recent years, the number of national corporate major gifts to the University have come in the form headquarters located in Green and Montgomery of bequests. This past year the Foundation received ICounties has dwindled to a few. As such, the bequests from the estates of Alumni Lance O. Jackson number of corporate gifts from “old corporate and Earnest L. Washington totaling over 110,000 friends” has also been reduced. For example, this dollars. past year, Standard Register a long time fnancial The Give Your Campaign is designed to encourage supporter of the University was purchased by a younger donors to make gifts to the University. Please New York based company, signifcantly reduced its see the status report on the Give Your Year campaign workforce, and their giving to the University was not contained herein. Most Centralians say they want renewed this past year. This requires the Foundation the option of giving online. Although the Foundation to not only seek corporate support on a regional has provided the option for the last few years, most and national basis, it demands that the Foundation Foundation gifts are made by check through the mail. develop closer relationships with the remaining cor- We will have to do a better job of promoting online porations and foundations in the Dayton area. It also giving. demands that the Foundation seek increased support The Foundation has made it a practice to visit with from alumni and friends. alumni seeking their support. Centralians give The Foundation receives the majority of its gifts from because they are asked. During the past year, the individual donors, alumni and friends who are 55 Foundation visited with, spoke to and hosted donors years of age or older. The Foundation’s donor base on a frequent basis. We will do more in 2015-2016. is slightly more women than men. As the donor Also, the Foundation will implement direct mail base ages the 1887 Legacy Society, the Foundation’s campaigns, personal visits and telethons seeking planned giving program becomes the perfect giving increased fnancial support. vehicle for many of our donors. In recent years In 2014-2015 the Foundation saw the 100% Employee 2015 Contributors Report • 11

Giving Campaign result in 73% of CSU employees contributing to the University. Individual educational and administrative units such as the College of “Over the long term, Business, President’s Senior Cabinet and Instutional Advancement achieved 100% giving-The Board of the Foundation expects Trustees of the Foundation and University pledged 100% giving to the capital campaign. the endowment to grow at an average of fve Fundraising Plan 2015-2016 percent annually. he CSU Foundation has developed its fscal year T2015 -2016 fundraising plan. The campaign goal This is consistent with is $3.5 million dollars in campaign gifts, pledges, planned gifts and in-kind support. The plan is consis- the Foundation’s tent with the fund development goals of the Capital Campaign “A Promising Tomorrow…” developed by objective to maintain the consulting frm Saad and Shaw. The Foundation will focus its eforts on increased scholarship support, the purchasing power student retention and graduation, and special program sponsorships. of the endowment A copy of the 2015-2016 fundraising plan is avaliable assets…” upon request. Charles Whitehead, President CSU Foundation 12 • 2015 Contributors Report Giving and Investments

Giving by Constituency Investment Allocations The investment allocation is reviewed on a monthly basis by the Foundation's Investment Committee with its fnancial advisors, Merrill Lynch. The Foundation's investment policy and market trends determine investment allocation over the long term. 2015 Contributors Report • 13 Statements of Financial Position Central State University Foundation and Subsidiaries • June 30, 2014 & 2013

CSU Foundation Assets 2014 2013 Cash and cash equivalents $1,533,902 $587,885 Investment Performance Contributions receivable, net 12,439 26,856 Deposits 36,302 - (2012 -2015) Other receivables 4,917 1,557 he Foundation’s Investment Committee Prepaid expenses 6,470 5,672 manages the investment portfolio (endowed TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 1,594,030 $ 621,970 funds) with its Wealth Management Advisor, T Investments 4,654,662 3,788,952 Merrill Lynch. They are guided by the Board approved Restricted cash and cash equivalents 3,492,437 3,661,620 investment policy. The primary objective of the in- Capital assets, net 12,418,973 12,352,263 vestment policy is to achieve a rate of return of 5% on Financing costs, net 1,233,762 1,330,289 the market value of the Foundation’s portfolio each TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,393,864 $ 21,755,094 fscal year. The Foundation’s investment performance Liabilities since 2012 is as follows: Accounts payable 177,270 45,480 0 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Payable to Central State University 216,078 27,608 Unearned revenue 30,000 - millions Accrued interest payable 443,107 462,934

2012 19.73% Current portion of long-term debt 525.000 475,000 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 1,391,455 $ 1,011,022

Long-term debt, net of current portion 16.868.381 17,213,556

2013 12.94% TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 18,259,836 $ 18,224,578 Net Assets (Defcit) Unrestricted 375,282 (635,159) 2014 5.05% Temporarily restricted 2,231,966 1,661,219 Permanently restricted 2,526,780 2,504,456 TOTAL NET ASSETS 5,134,028 3,530,516

2015 2.26% TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 23,393,864 $ 21,755,094

Independent Audit by Crowe Horwath, LLP 14 • 2015 Contributors Report

“This school Central State University Plans First Capital Campaign represents an opportunity to entral State University is committed to imple- • Identifying a larger pool of “friends of higher edu- make something menting a Comprehensive Capital Campaign. cation” and encourage them to be contributors to CA Comprehensive Capital Campaign is a multi- the University and of myself.” purpose fundraising efort that includes scholarship • Identifying, researching and increasing the support, construction and renovation, academic number of corporate/foundation partnerships and Yahuda Tolbert, Junior student program enhancements, capital, special purpose, non-proft donors. building the endowments, as well as funding to The campaign is organized by committee structure: address current operational purposes. The campaign is in its silent phase. The funding goal is $30 million • Corporate and Foundation over a six-year period. • Alumni Involvement The campaign has fve specifc objectives: • Task Force • Providing quality academic, collegiate experiences; • Planning • Targeted Student enrollment; • Joint Administration/Finance and Institutional • Developing students with the knowledge, skills and Advancement dispositions for professional careers and advance • Campaign Planning studies; As noted, the Campaign is in Phase I- the silent • Co-curricular activities and phase. During this period, the Foundation staf has • Historical site preservation and construction. addressed the following campaign objectives: Funding to support the Campaign objectives will • To review and design an RFP to secure a consulting come from: frm to implement a feasibility study for the proposed capital campaign - Completed • Increasing the number and percentage of alumni contributions, as well as the size of the average • To review existing campaign models and select a alumni gift; model that meets the funding needs of the Univer- sity - Completed 2015 Contributors Report • 15

• To determine campaign timeline and fundraising Earvin “Magic” Johnson agrees to Chair goals - Completed • To reafrm Fundraising Policy Manuel with specifc Central State’s Capital Campaign Eforts emphasis on Naming and Donor recognition policies – Ongoing • To establish Campaign Committee Structure - ew athletes are year-old budding super- Completed truly superstars, star notch 36 points, 16 changing the way rebounds and 16 assists. • To develop a Donor Prospect Manual - Ongoing F their sport is played As a high school senior, • To implement the Capital Campaign Plan - Ongoing with their awe-inspiring Johnson led Everett to a • To expand membership of the CSU Foundation skills. In NBA basketball 27-1 record and the state Board of Trustees - Ongoing the names of Bob title while averaging • To implement Internal Fundraising Campaign - Cousy, Wilt Chamberlin, 28.8 points and 16.8 Ongoing Julius Erving (Dr. J) and rebounds. Michael Jordan come • To identify and solicit corporations for infrastruc- Earvin wanted to attend quickly to mind. The ture funding – Ongoing college close to home, so name Earvin “Magic” 12-time All-Star and a he enrolled at Michigan • To identify and solicit individuals for infrastructure Johnson belongs in this nine-time member of State University. Earvin’s funding - Ongoing special group of players. the All-NBA First Team. impact on the Big 10 • To secure gifts from CSU Foundation Trustees – For 13 years Magic He was truly MAGIC. Basketball Conference Ongoing dominated the NBA. He was immediate. He put was a member of fve Earvin Johnson was The Central State University Foundation has placed up impressive numbers championship teams. He frst called “Magic” at on its website listing of Foundation Board of Trustees, as a freshman (17.0 won the Most Valuable Everett High School, East copies of all Board of Trustee Reports, campaign feasi- points per game, 7.9 Player Award and the Lansing Michigan. He bility study, campaign committee minutes, campaign rebounds per game and Finals MVP Award three was given the nickname reports, notifcation of gifts received, campaign 7.4 assists per game), times each. He was a by a sports writer who resolutions and status of special fundraising events. leading the Spartans to had just seen the 15- 16 • 2015 Contributors Report a 25-5 record and the the 1979 NBA Draft. He team. Kappa Alpha Psi Conference title. As an quickly became one Mr. Johnson‘s business All-American sophomore of the all-time greats ventures have resulted Fraternity, Delta Zeta Johnson directed his winning an NBA title in his company having team to the national title in his rooky season, a value that exceeds $1 Chapter raises scholarship game beating the herald beating the great Dr. billion and personal net funds to support CSU Larry Bird Indiana State J and the Philadelphia worth of $500 million. squad in perhaps the 76’s. Around this time a students most anticipated (and Today, Earvin Johnson year ago, Madame most watched) NCAA n behalf of the Central State University is regarded as one of President Cynthia Foundation, we should like to thank the Delta the most powerful Jackson Hammond Zeta Foundation for establishing a campaign African Americans in and University Trustee O to raise scholarship funds for students attending the business. His company, Board Chairman Gary Alma Mater. During Homecoming 2014, the Kappa’s MJE, returned movie Dowdell traveled to Los held their 1st Annual Delta Zeta Awards and Fund theaters to the inner Angeles to meet with Mr. Raising Reception. All Kappa’s were encouraged to cities of America, owned Johnson. Los Angeles give generously to the Delta Zeta Foundation and a chain of Starbucks Alumni Chapter Presi- attend the reception. Under the leadership of a hard and TGIF restaurants, dent Raymond Rooney working committee comprised of members of the established a movie made introductions to Delta Zeta Chapter Foundation, and other Delta Zeta studio, promotional the legendary great. initiates who lent their time and talents to the devel- Magic Johnson was always driving company and Sodexo/ After two days of dis- opment of this fundraising initiative, the event was a ahead of the competition. Magic a university food cussion and sharing of tremendous success. catering company that is information Mr. Johnson Championship Game contracted by CSU. Most agreed to join the CSU students received scholarships and individual ever played. impressive MJE has part Central State University Kappa Brothers were acknowledged for their many Having accomplished ownership in the NBA team as chairman of the contributions to the Alma Mater and the Fraternity. all he wanted to on the Los Angeles Lakers, and University’s frst capital The Delta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, college level, Johnson the universally beloved campaign. Inc. was established on the campus of Central State passed up his fnal two Los Angeles Dodgers seasons and entered major league baseball 2015 Contributors Report • 17

University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Under the guidance of G. Thurston Frazier and the past Grand Polemarch George F. David II, the brothers of the Wilberforce Alumni Chapter petitioned the Grand Chapter for a charter at Central State University, which was granted and went into efect February 5, 1952. Delta Zeta Chapter is the100th undergraduate chapter established in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The mission of the Delta Zeta Foundation is to raise scholarship funding to award to students needing “bridge funding” to remain in school through graduation. Should you wish to contribute, please visit the Delta Zeta Foundation website at www.dzbantu.com for information about the fundraising campaign, Delta Zeta Chapter or the Foundation. Please know we look forward to seeing you at the 2nd Annual Delta Zeta Awards and Fund Raising Reception during Homecoming 2015. 18 • 2015 Contributors Report

“I know one person can make a diference, I’m a Dream Keeper!” Debra Perkins ‘73

he annual Dream Keeper fundraising campaign • “24 Hours of Giving” campaign, December 11th is one that continues to generate excitement, with over 2,500 alumni receiving solicitation calls Tpride and accomplishment. Each year students from faculty, students and staf. The University trickle into the ofce of Institutional Advancement received $xxxx in pledges. Of this amount $xxxxx seeking private fnancial assistance to bridge the gap was paid in full; between fnancial aid and school expenses. We are • fundraising frm, name of frm to conduct a pleased to be of help! A Dream Keeper scholarship Phone-a-thon during the month of December of $1,000 or more ensures that many with 3,020 alumni and friends receiving solicitation of our students remain in school. As calls. The University received an additional xxxx in students walk across the stage for pledges. Of this amount xxxx was paid in full; The graduation it’s a wonderful feeling to fundraising frm made 860 “call back” solicitation know as a Dream Keeper you made calls. The University increased its pledges by xxxxx. the diference. of this amount xxxx was paid in full; This past year Dream Keeper • The Vice President met with several key alumni campaign fundraising strategies over the holiday break and raised $23,000 in cash included: gifts for the Dream Keepers campaign. • Direct mail campaign with 5,000 Collectively the campaign raised over $90,000 and alumni receiving a Dream Keepers enabled us to assist 78 students. We must do more. solicitation letter;

Please know your Dream Keeper scholarship gift will keep a student in school. Thank you for being a Dream Keeper! 2015 Contributors Report • 19

This year the Central State University Foundation has committed to raising $250,000 for the “Dream Keepers” Scholarship campaign to fnancially assist an ever-increasing number of students. In a recent September Dayton Daily News article, it was noted Central State University simply had too many students who cannot aford the cost of a college education and were amassing signifcant debt or dropping out of school. The article was correct! The University works hard to keep its tuition the lowest in the state of Ohio. Yet ninety- three percent (93%) of our students require private funding to “bridge the gap” between fnancial aid and school expenses. Too many students have the dream but lack the resources to make their dream a reality. The Dream Keepers Scholarship Program enables students to maintain the “dream” of earning a Central State University education. With your fnancial assistance students are graduating. Please send your Dream Keeper gift to: Central State University Foundation PO Box 64, Dayton, Ohio 45401-0064

Please know your Dream Keeper scholarship gift will keep a student in school. Thank you for being a Dream Keeper! 20 • 2015 Contributors Report

DREAM KEEPER’S CONTRIBUTORS

President Cynthia James Belle Kevin Cheesebrough Barbara Embry Teri Hazley-Wilkinson Jackson-Hammond Gina Benning Michael Chever Barvett Everson Todd Henderson Dr. James E. Hammond Verdova Bishop Linda Childs-Jeter Donna Favors Patricia Herring Anthony Fairbanks Lawrence Blumenthal Rosemary Clinkscale Charles Feaster William Hicks Ishmael Abdu Salaam Debra Bosley Gertrude Colbert Grace Ferguson Patsy Hill Amir Abdulkareem Burrell Bowie Lois Cole Melodi Fields Morine Hill Dorothy Adams Wendell Boyce Carl Coleman Marlyn Finney Alexander Hills Chaneka Alexander Ronnie Boyd Anthony Comer Dana Fleming Wanda Hines Janice Allen Necia Boyers Diane Cook Barbara Ford Willie Horsely Charlla Allen Robyn Bradford Kennae Cook Vernon Ford Rodger Horton Nancy Alston Lisa Brewer Tammy Cooper Ardener Franshaw Patricia & David Horton Philmore Anderson Mary Brooks Craig Cortner Stephanie Gibson Jesse Howell Michael Appleton Adrienne Brown Macky Crawford Alana Giles Leroy Howell Allen Attaway Jole Brown Judith Cunningham Derry Glenn Thomas Humphrey Rene Austin Herman Brown Thomas Daniels Helen Gray Alfred Hunt Tyneshia Bagley Elayne Brown Charles Davidson Charles Green Stephanie Hunter Sharon Baisden Brenda Bryant Jesse Dewberry Willie Grifen Carmina Hurst Harriett Baker Zadie L. Buckner Jean Diop Reginald Groves Robert Hylton Seymour Barker Parker Burks Ella Doss Ann Halder Mary Jackson Jennifer Barnett Corey Burnette Dr. Earl Duval Richard Hall Mamie Jackson Garvey Barnett Robert Burton George Dumas Nathaniel Hall Eddie Jacob Nancy Battle Maurice Calhoun Tocka Dunlap Carla Hargrave Mark James Menzo Battle Hilda Calhoun Morris Edwards Judith Harris Janie Jarvis William Beard Kennina Carr Gertrude Edwards Cozy Harris Odessa Johnson

This listing represents all donations to the University from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 2015 Contributors Report • 21

DREAM KEEPER’S CONTRIBUTORS

Dwight Johnson Paul & Sandra Sout Thamani Morris Shirley Safold Dorothy Thomas Valerie Johnson Logan Ajuma Muhammad Rita Sallis Catalina Thompson Gladys Johnson Gwendolyn Lynton Margaret Myers Betty Sanders Vernon Tipton Beverly Johnson Habila Maiga Sheila Nichols Cora Saunders Janice Tolliver Carolyn Johnson Ernestine Mapp Donna P. Norman Trudy Settles Sheryl Toomer Rita Jones Tonya Martin Tina Nyongesa Theodora Shelton Donald Toomer Erma Kareem James Mason Taiwo Ogunmokun Christopher Sherrer Betty Troute Sharise Keels Alda Mathis Bertha Perry Mary Simpson Marietta Turner Maurice Kidd Marshall May Crystal Poe Samuel Sims DeAnna Utsey Betty Kingery Renae McCord Jack Polk Almon Sims Kendall Vaden Donna Kinley Mitchell McDonald Manuel Pomales Betty Smith Kenneth Walker Edward Kirkman-Bey James McKee Ralph Powers Stephen Smith Amaris Walker Takeisha Knox Mervin McKinney Michael Prince Gloria Smith-Roberts Edward Waller Barbara Korb William McKnight Johnny Radford Derrick Sparks Robert Washington Donald Kring Robert McNeill Gwendolyn Raines-James Sharron Spivey-Alston Paulla Watkins Babalwa Kwanele Alphonso Meriweather Joyce Revere Tara Stamps Charles Webster Johnneta Lackey Craig Metcalfe Betty Riase Lolita Stevenson William Wheat James Lang Cheryl Mickins Larry Richardson Teri Stone Aaron White Barbara Leigh Carlyn Miller Ronnie Robinson Judith Swain Omari White Eric Lindsay Alicia Mitchell Linton Robinson Hilary Taylor Dorothy Wilson Angela Lindsey Latonya Mitchell Valerie Roldan Robert Taylor Joseph Witherspoon J. Lockett Cherrie Mooty Barbara Rutledge April Taylor-Price Harvey Wortham Beverly Morgan James Sadler Arthur Thomas Vernice Wright Lydia Morgan 22 • 2015 Contributors Report

Give Your Year Campaign

ognizant that corporations and foundations partners weighing their support of the University. weigh the percentage of alumni giving when making decisions to award programmatic and The GYY campaign implemented in March 2015, C has raised $46,839.67. Alumni have used a variety research funds to the University, the National Alumni Association (NAA) has implemented the Give Your of giving options: Year (GYY) fundraising campaign. Currently, CSU’s Alumni Ofce Payments $35,170.71 alumni giving rate is 19 percent. The goal of GYY is Online Payments $11,449.85 to increase the rate to 35 percent in 2015-2016 and PayPal Payments $219.11 raise $500,000 in alumni support over the fve-year The campaign utilizes email and social media- blasts, campaign period. The campaign direct mailings and chapter presen- can reach this goal by encouraging CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION tations to promote the campaign. all alumni to at least make a com- Kudos go to Alumni Felton Page, mitment of giving your class year President, National Alumni Associ- each month. ation (NAA), Robin Fields-Pearson, For example, if your class year is Richard Shepherd, Caleb Brown, 1973, you give $19.73 per month Robert Bowles, and Keith Perkins, for a fve-year period (60 months). Director, Alumni Relations for their Your total contribution would be commitment in implementing the $1,183.80, an amount all of us can GYY campaign. Have you contribut- give. GYY giving by alumni collec- ed to the GYY campaign? tively makes a LOUD STATEMENT “Give Your Year” to our corporate and foundation campaign

Capital Campaign Fundraising Initiative January 2015 - December 2020

"Alumni, when you give to the GYY, you invest in the future of academically talented students" Felton Page, President NAA 2015 Contributors Report • 23

A life lived well

r. James Elam’ 54, a true Centralian passed the Colonel Charles Young estate as a national away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Dr. Elam was monument by Presidential Proclamation. Da religious, entrepreneur, fraternal and philan- Dr. Elam, a member of the class of ‘54 was an active thropic titan. He was known for making a diference participant in his class. He would always attend the insert in the lives of everyone he touched. His continuous planned functions and activities during Homecoming. support of his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi and Central He served twelve years on the Central State University State University was legendary. pic Foundation Board of Trustees. He was chairman of Dr. Elam took enormous pride in his fraternity. He was several major fundraising campaigns, the restoration an Omega man who lived the cardinal principals of of Marauder Football ($1.5 million) and two alumni Scholarship, Manhood, Perseverance and Uplift each challenge programs that raised over $4 million day. Dr. Elam was initiated on March 17, 1952, through dollars. He donated $330,000 to fund the Robotics the Eta Gamma chapter located on the campus of Program that bears his name. He also contributed Central State University (then Central State College). the funds to purchase the $1.1 million dollar urban In later years Dr. Elam was an active member of the campus, CSU Dayton. The campus also bears his Mu Chi Chapter in Dayton, Ohio. name. Dr. Elams leadership had a lasting impact on the In 2013, Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond named Dr. Fraternity. For example through his leadership the Elam recipient of the President’s distinguished chair Fraternity established its own federal credit union. the highest award an alumnus can receive at the In recognition of his many contributions in 1995, the University. 800-seat auditorium inside the fraternity’s world headquarters in Decatur, Georgia was named in his honor. During his 62 years of service to Omega, Dr. “Dr. Elam was a friend, the greatest Elam won nearly every award, at every level of the Fraternity. In early 2013, Dr. Elam was summoned term of endearment one ‘omega man’ by President Barack Obama to the White House to be present as the National Park Service designated can bestow on another.” Anthony Fairbanks, Omega Psi Phi 24 • 2015 Contributors Report Robert and Ann Carter – A Life Long Love Afair included tours of duty in Germany, Robert, a resident of Akron, was a senior, 2nd Lieutenant Vietnam, Panama, in Central State University’s ROTC program, majoring in Puerto Rico as well elementary education. Ann was a frst quarter freshman as the United States. from Cleveland, OH who had just The Carter family lived in and arrived at the University in 1960. traveled throughout the world. They met, fell hopelessly in love, Robert retired from the military in eloped and married. Thus began 1984. He spent the next 17 years a marriage that lasted 54 years working for State Farm Insurance. until Robert’s untimely passing in Yes, this a wonderful story, but January 2015. Robert and Ann truly there is more. enjoyed a life long love afair. Robert was born in Akron, Ohio one of three children born to Elder nn Carter, Robert’s loving Joseph and Zepha Carter. Robert wife decided in July 2015 learned the value of “seizing Ato establish the Robert every opportunity that presents A. Carter Endowed Scholarship itself” from his father. Upon honoring his memory. Robert A graduation from high school Carter (1939–2015) was a 1960 graduate of Central in 1956, Robert was employed as a waiter in the State University. As a result of the military training prestigious Mayfower Hotel in Akron. One evening he received through the University’s ROTC, Robert Robert met a stranger who was very impressed with enjoyed a 23-year career in the military eventually his demeanor and work ethic. The man engaged him becoming a lieutenant Colonel. His military career in conversation, encouraged him to attend Central

“Vice President, Anthony Fairbanks, my husband loved Central State University” Therefore, I have decided . to establish an “Endowed Named Scholarship” Fund in his memory, Robert A. Carter ‘60 Endowed Scholarship Fund.” - Ann Carter 2015 Contributors Report • 25

State University and provided annual scholarships to Cater’60 and his loving wife Ann Carter for their many help defray the costs. Seizing the opportunity of the contributions to Central State University and the scholarship, Robert attended CSU and graduated in 4 communities in which they lived. years. The criteria for the endowed scholarship is as follows: “Central State University means everything to me. The 1) Inner City Youth University changed my life” Robert would say at every 2) Low Income opportunity. He noted the University had a spirit that challenged one to do well academically, take the 3) 2.5 grade point average skills learned and excel academicaly and in life. He 4) Award to a student each academic year was grateful for the support of department heads 5) Apply in the Spring (for Fall semester) and faculty who worked with and counseled him and his fellow classmates. Indeed, his best friends were 6) Scholarship to assist new frst time freshmen Centralians Ronald Clark and Charles Delaney who also excelled academically. CENTRALIANS! Robert never learned the name of his benefactor. On Please join Ann Carter in establishing an Endowed Named Scholarship to occasion he traveled back to Akron conducting an assist future students at Central State University. To create an endowed exhaustive search for the man who changed his life. fund, contact the Central State University Foundation: While he never had a reunion with his benefactor, Mail: Central State University Foundation, he consistently thanked him by encouraging young PO Box 64, Dayton, OH 45401-0064 people to be the best they can be. He not only mo- Telephone: 937-640-1214 tivated students, he provided them with scholarship Email: [email protected] assistance. The Alma Mater applauds the life of Robert A. Once established, the endowed fund will produce annual scholarships for Central State University students.

“Vice President, Anthony Fairbanks, my husband loved Central State University” Therefore, I have decided . to establish an “Endowed Named Scholarship” Fund in his memory, Robert A. Carter ‘60 Endowed Scholarship Fund.” - Ann Carter 26 • 2015 Contributors Report

A Very Special Alumnus, Doris Nicholson

“Doris is a true educator.” he quotes noted University. She has to requests and third grade here are just a been a tireless worker to help CSU teacher. Her sampling of the on behalf of the Alma students. educational “Doris Nicholson was the T many accolades we Mater, serving as philosophy was CHAMPION of the child When one who needs a little extra received from profession- President of the Chicago thinks of the excellence to create an environment help or support.” al collegues of alumnus Alumni Chapter, hosting of Central State Univer- where children can Doris Nicholson. We meetings and other sity, one also thinks of change and grow, to concur! fundraisers in her lovely Alumnus Doris Nichol- become a diferent “ Doris welcomes to her Doris has also given home. She has been a son. Doris excelled in her person, a better person class the children who are consistent contributor, through education. Doris a Challenge” much to Central State work as a frst, second always quick to respond

“Doris has written several plays for children including the highly acclaimed “Hands Around the World”, appeared on “The Cosby Show” and has made signifcant contribu- tions to our community.”

“She’s the very best.” 2015 Contributors Report • 27

spent 27 years in the derstood that a child’s family from her parents for her life long interest community involvement Scarsdale School District success depended in who were childhood in education and com- through their church. in the state of New York large measure on the sweethearts who mitment to community. Education is indeed were she was acclaimed parent and teacher migrated from Oklahoma Zeno Nicholson was the string that binds a gifted teacher. She working as a team to to Chicago in the 1920’s. a 1951 graduate of the Nicholson family also worked a short time educate the child. Always She was the middle child Northwestern University, together. Doris’ children in the Chicago School accessible, Doris was with an older brother School of Business and and grandchildren have District. viewed as a valuable and younger sister her mother Novella was graduated from such She was known not only resource for all parents. that sprung from the a proud graduate of prestigious institutions as for her commitment She learned the value of marriage of this strong Langston University, an Harvard University, Uni- to students, but also willed couple. She HBCU. Together they versity of Pennsylvania, to parents. Doris un- credits her parents were strong advocates of and Wesleyan College. Doris has stated many times “success comes through individual and collective eforts. A long time collector of Black art, Doris has gifted several pieces of her collection to the Alma Mater. This is her way of making an indi- vidual gift that will help CSU students for years to come. We say thank you to a true Centralian, Doris Nicholson. 28 • 2015 Contributors Report Tom Joyner and the Morning Crew Celebrate Central State University Alumni

om Joyner and the Morning Crew, WROU radio Wednesday afternoon Dayton Government Ofcials, personality Faith Daniels and Dayton Govern- City Commissioner Jef Mims and former Mayor Tment Ofcials visited Central State University Richard Clay Dixon proclaimed September 24, 2014 Dayton September 23,and 24, 2014 to celebrate CSU TOM JOYNER DAY in the city of Dayton. Tom Joyner Alumni for ranking 6th nationally amongst HBCU’s in toured the CSU Dayton facility. He came away very percentage of alumni giving. Tom also, paid homage impressed with the Tom Joyner Veterans Program to area alumni for their for participation in recent housed on the campus. Tom also spoke to faculty, Tom Joyner Foundation sponsored fundraising staf and students. During his remarks, Mr. Joyner campaigns- “May 2014, School of the Month”, “Do you stated “ Of all the HBCU’s, I love Central State Universi- have a number”, and “You Can Go”. ty the best!” He challenged CSU alumni and friends to Tuesday evening, a Tom Joyner/ CSU Alumni cele- continue to give. bration took place at Taste, a black owned fne dining restaurant. A standing room only crowd of 400 alumni and friends attended the event. During the evening, Tom and the Morning Crew heard about the University’s recent successes- construction of a new $30 million student center, Alumnus Joshua Smith’63 gift of one million dollars, the University’s new land grant status and most signifcantly the increased academic profles of the 2014 freshman class. It was an informa- tive and fun flled evening.

“Of all the HBCU’s I love Central State University the best” Tom Joyner, Philanthropist, Radio Personality 2015 Contributors Report • 29 Tom Joyner Scholarships support CSU students.

he young men pictured here were recipients of the Tom Joyner TFoundation/ Central State University Foundation scholarships. These and several other students had an opportunity to express their appreciation and chat with their benefactor Tom Joyner during his September 2014 visit to Central State University Dayton Campus. 30 • 2015 Contributors Report

Charles H. Wesley’s Club Carl A. Smith Panyin Hughes Hammond Jerry Cummings ($5,000 and above) Anita Jame McCormick Bettie J. McClure '66 Gretchen Weather-Bond John W. Garland Joshua Smith Dwayne E. Turner Lucille Peoples Levin-Porter Architects Mr. Richard Lapedes and Ann Carter Shirley R. Tyree Sharon Ponquinette '74 Larry Kelly Ms. Maureen Lynch Sylvia Hooks '68 Larry Thomas Marilyn Southall Reese Christopher Texeira '74 Yvonne H. Coursey '74 Roberta McCann Troy Garner James Carter Virginia F. Shirley Edward M. Lansdown '54 Margot James Copeland Carl A. Smith Robert L. Herring, Sr. '70 Thomas Kelley, Jr. Lorna J. Harris '54 Stacy M. Thompson John W. Garland Keisha Shepherd Terry Gooding Winifred L. Reed '54 Aleksandar Svager Linda C. Flennoy- Lisa Rahman Smith '88 Mary Gross McDowell Dr. Robert Hylton '54 Richard and Daphne Deborah Cole Frank Black Boykin Beula Lucas James and Cynthia Judith L. Cunningham Ponzella Penny Fuller Aleksandar Svager James and Cynthia Hammond Marcella A. Sampson '74 Yvette Coursey Della M. Green Finlay, Johnson Linda Dukes-Campbell & Beard, LTD. Charles Whitehead Attornerys at Law Marcella Boozer Gwendolyn James Vernon Ford Clyde Vaughan, Jr. Vernon Ford President’s Club Yvette Coursey ($1000-$4,999) Isaiah Lipsey Jef Brock Alma Thomas Julie Williamsr Chester C. Pryor II '51 Freeman A. Hrabowski, D. E. Magee, Jr. '59 UMBC Lawrence E. Young Terry L. Ali and Jeannie Mr. Richard Lapedes R. Ali and Ms. Maureen Lynch Deborah Feldman James E. Hammond Joyce Beatty 2015 Contributors Report • 31

Ulus Sughill Lorna J. Harris '54 Samuel Martin Kenneth Lumpkin Linda Dukes-Campbell Leatrice Thomas Ralph J. Briscoe, Jr. Lois M. Pelekoudas Shirley Lee Franklin D. L. Bradley Dana Johnson Veda A. Carter '72 Cheryl Barker KeyBank Foundation Subramania Sritharan David Youngblade Martha Dupree-Gibson Lucinda Crutcher Gary and Nicole Dowdell Howard W. Meeks '68 Cassandra Penamon '72 Gwendolyn Lynton Gloria and Luther Towers Patricia Daniels Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi Shirley Lee Franklin Joyce Willis Charlotte Gillette Gloria Dillon and Melissa Willie McLemore Rachel A. Kelley Shirley Farrar Jones Loretta B. Robinson '64 Joseph Johnson Marauder’s Club Gillis L. Bowden Tower Club Charleen V. Miller '70 Carolyn Johnson ($300-$499) Mary D. Gavin '54 ($500-$999) David F. McBagonluri William Walker John Choice Walter G. Clark '54 and Diana McBagonluri Carl A. Smith M. Allice Callier Lynette Johnson-Watts Joshua & Jacqueline Joan Owens '59 Jones-Smith Deborah Perkins Maxton Singletary James A. Elam Catherine Moore Almon Sims, Jr. Gregory Moore, Esq. James Joyner George R. Jacobs Cunningham '59 Derrick L. Forward Leonard Tate John Cowherd Parolee's Gail S. Grant LTC Harold Brown '54 Gail Johnson Young '66 Edward T. Dixon Georgia Tiller David H. Lauderdale Douglas '75 and Christine William McKnight R.A. Thompson '74 Townsell Philmore & Bretha Dfsh Dchicke Ralph Briscoe, Jr. Pita Pockets Dr. Charles Lowery Anderson III Joshua & Jacqueline Cassandra Easterly Martha Dupree-Gibson Mama Camara Harry Good III Smith Gillis Bowsen Joan J. Owens Addiebelle Alexander Quiona L. Bofman Clarence C. Rogers '59 Frazier Gaylyn Harris Philip Newby Howard Meeks Constance Harper Kim Alison Hazel Zendobia Leavell Ralph Briscoe Urcelle Willis Gladys L. Shepherd Nolan Dawkins Laura Sanders Richard Wade Doris Nicolson '51 Martha A. Dupree- Barbara Korb Gibson '72 D.E. Magee, Jr. Diane J. Ward Gladys L. Shepherd '54 Jean Shoates Albert L. McConnell '69 Lawrence Dawson Drue Thornton Gwendolyn R. James '74 John Shoates Ronald Albright Leonard Tate Richard Riddle Ronald Albright '65 Carolyn Johnspn Steven Wiley James Farmer Sheralyn Y. Lawson Candace E. Stepp '53 Reginald Guy, Jr. Relda A. Moss '72 Doris Nicholson Harry Good III Beverly Gaston Lawrence S. Dawson '59 Ruth R. Hazel Doris Walton Major Odell Graves 32 • 2015 Contributors Report

Benefactors Club Ronald Jordan James H. Bailey John and Marilynn Reese Manolia Edwards ($200-$299) Daarel E. Burnette Gwendolyn L. Lynton '55 Richard and Betty Jeanne Alexander Shepherd Ruby McClinton Armond Emerson Atkins '74 Winifred L. Reed '54 Barbara Ford Harriet Edelman Harold J. Martin Tori Boykins Joseph Price Dumar Diallo Daniel and Tulani Sofn Ronald and Lisa Cosey Phillip L. Dunn '74 Almon Sims, Jr. Charlotte Walker George A. Gilliam '66 Gary A. Dowdell, Sr. Jenell Ross Robert & Carrie Caldwell James Robinson Bryan Irving Charles Whitehead Catherine A. Ponitz Marilyn E. Zimmerman Judy Gresham McGee '74 Clark Beck Charles and Dorothy Gillis L. Bowden Theresa Check Kelley Ibrahima Baro Luther and Gloria Towers Charles Delane Fred Conway, Jr '54 John and Ponzella Fuller Vivian Watts '59 Fredric Leigh Ray Miller Mildred T. Chaney '54 William Beck Harold Flowers Truman L. Martin, DDS Ralph Briscoe William E. Reynolds '57 Larry Kelly Charlla Allen Monroe Freeman, Jr. Ralph Briscoe, Jr. Marlene H. Cornelious Eugene and Mary Fred Conway, Jr. Lugene Bailey June Moss Richards '62 Vanessa Harps '79 Ruth Hazel Henry Johnson Susie M. Crawford Vivan Lois Harrison '49 Fidelis Ikem Ralph Briscoe, Jr. Century Club Caleb Brown Jr. Sandra Kay Jackson '70 Lucinda Crutcher Vernon Ford ($100-$199) Larry D. Anderson Beverly A. Lipscomb '64 Ruth Hazel Marcia James Kyle Greene Lisa Perkins Evelyn G. Jackson '69 Harold Melia Leroy Edwards Timothy Gauthier Fred J. Grigsby, Jr. Pamela Cowans Robert Herring, Sr. Margaret Bullard Karf Hil Lee G. Esprit, Jr. Howard W. Meeks '68 Lynette Johnson-Watts Kenneth Walker Howard W. Meeks '68 Jonathan Hairston Betty L. Johnson Sheila Shears '69 Marland Jeferies Betty L. Johnson Anthony Scruse Richard T. Wilson, Jr. Caleb Friesen Ronald Clark Myra L.A. Taylor Richard Clay Dixon Freddie Hunt, Sr. Jacob R. Jernigan, III Alex Darjean Mwegan Willeford Charles W. Ford Brenda Ison Robinson '66 Michael Lane Brooks Thomas Grice, Sr. Nathaniel Hills Della Green Herbert Smith Felton Page Michael Appleton James E. Robinson '62 Kenneth Stone Mr. Emerson Atkins '74 Linda Dukes-Campbell Robert Caldwell Edwina M. Harris Frederick D. Jeter William Lorraine D. Mitchell Lugene Bailey Rosanne Chilton Dennis L. Wells, Sr. Jonathan Terry Esther H. Noland Kenneth C. Lumpkin Beverly Lipscomb Dwight A. Washington Della Green Emma A. Melton 2015 Contributors Report • 33

Bennie F. Smith Thomas E. Brannon, DDS Jacqueline Weiss-Cook Vernon N. Ford '65 '65 Almon Sims, Jr. Rev. Dr. Faye Taylor Laura A. Murphy '70 Michael L. Nelson Alessandro Rengan Mary J. Grant '70 Shannon Gallant Olga Accilien-Gabriel Lalethia L. Bethea '86 Rommie Sherman Arthur Thomas Ronald C. Hill Edwina M. Harris Nathan Scull John Choice '68 Theresa R. Grifn Lisa Bouldin Carter Helen J. Davis Robin Fields-Pearson Mark Harris James L. Wilkins '49 Carol Kelley Sabrina Smith Joan J. Owens '59 Jackie Compton Bunch Krystal Calirers Vivian Sample-Walker '70 Martha Dupree-Gibson Dixie J. Allen '78 Martha Dupree-Gibson '72 James Robinson Dr. Charles H. Lowery '61 Joe L. Graham '63 Lugene Bailey Belinda Wallace '91 Arthur E. Thomas Edwina Harris Shirley Dreakward '65 Ella M. Doss Cheryl Hazel Sandra J. Harper '68 Frederick L. King Sallie Hopson Lois Polk-Brown '58 Boris R. Morrison '73 Morris Edwards, Jr. Dr. Geta Leseur-Brown '58 Stanley AJW Crocker Lisa Cosey Henry E. Irby, Jr. '71 Willa S. Pryor '61 Cheryl Lavender Dr. Yvette L. Coursey Tayib Samu Letha Ann Steward '63 Anthony Gardner Lawrence C. Shepard, Jr. Carolyn S. Johnson '69 Lugene Bailey '54 Lorraine D. Mitchell '68 Melva Joy Mosley '69 Inez V. Yarbough Ronnie E. Robin '65 Cora W. Saunders '54 Sherri Jackson Walton '79 Edna and Bobby Davis James E. Yates David Porter Howard McCants'60 Crienda L. Perkins '75 Harry K. Good III Barbara B. Thomas Joyce Taylor Latham '70 Alfred M. Munoz Barbara J. Ford '65 Yvette Coursey Harold McCants '60 Tyjuana Phillips Boris R. Morrison '73 Natalie L Moore '88 Francis V. Goins Jacquelyn Oldham Mosezetta F. Overby '71 David L. Tyler '64 Brimley '69 N. K. Tutt, Jr. '61 Boris R. Morrison '73 Henry Irby, Jr. '71 Roger Beasley Carroll A. Ellis '62S Fillmore Freeman '57 Dr. Arthur E. Thomas Malcom Williams '74 Boris R. Morrison Morris William Moss '73 John Greenway '70 34 • 2015 Contributors Report

Jefrey L. Keys Alice Myers Tiggett '57 Craig L. Metcalfe Carl A. Smith Almon Sim, Jr. Lovette Chiwah David W. Hazel Gloria Myers '69 Almon Sims, Jr. Willie Daniel Deborah L. Mack '74 Judy G. McGee '70 Lugene Bailey Betty Troute Mrs. Ernest Ford Horace Highland '77 Arthur I. Linder, Sr. Shirley J. Bryant Marlyn K. Cooper Harold McCants Harry K. Good III '70 Linda Dukes-Campbell Boris R. Morrison Carolyn Harris Sandra Harper Christopher Saunders Cheryl Lavender Robert & Gail Ulrich Erma L. Kareem Leo Grissom Audrey A. Byrd Paul Cross Addie Hudson Penny Cunningham James McKee Edward T. Dixon Judy Gresham-McGee '70 Colonia J. Bell Parker and Linda Burks Roger Keels James H. Eaddy Francis V. Goins Marilyn Drake Jessica Bulley Lawrence Blumenthal Ruth C. Robinson '53 Reginald R. Biddle Leonard Johnson Cynthia Burks Anthony Harris Dwight L Grooms Marion Grifn, Jr. '58 Randall W. Harris Hulstrum Adderley Earl Howard Kevin and Bonita Prewitt Roger Beasley Dr. William Belle Patsy Hill Dwight Johnson Tujuana Phillips Edward L. Wingard and Arturo Barnes Evelyn Stapler Beverly Pegues Morgan Harry K. Good III, Ph.D Gloria Smith Wingard Ann B. Adams Kenten Cole William Beck '80 Stanley AJW Crocker Patrice Pennix Irene Richardson Sue Chandler White 2015 Contributors Report • 35

Frances Smith Margaret Pinder Bing Raychelle Mathews- Other Individual Cora Hillman Roosevelt Jones Eleanor Gamble- Garba Contributors ($.01-$99) Peter Walton, Jr. Barbara Leigh Bailey-Avery Robert Kelley, Jr. Laverne S. Vanzant Reginal Biddle Sarah Wood Bertha Perry Jeremy Holtgrave Latonya M. Branham William Lennard Robert Sharpton Eulalia Newell-Garner John Mitchell Betty R. and Richard H. Dwayne Turner Shepherd, Jr. Gaylyn Harris Jole Brown Harold McCants James Farmer Carl A. Smith '84 Peter Walton Yvette Verdue David Hazel Christopher Saunders Leonard D. Taylor '80 and Betty Milner Harold McCants Boris Morrison Sheila Bracey-Liggins Marion McGinnis '80 Loyce Crisp Ivy Marion Grifn, Jr. Eleanor Avery Ethel Washington Shaice McDonald Ronnie Rondinson, Jr. Marshell May Martin Rutledge Cheri Fointno Ronald Lewis Judy McGee Evelyn Hendricks Amin Davis Charlla Allen Claire E. Powell Nancy Bolden Judy McGee Judy McGee Anthony Gardner Walter G. Clark Ralph Price Boris Morrison Phillip Ayers Edith Chilton Frederick A. Aikens LaTonya Vincent Vernon Tipton Pearl Flowers Twana Boykin Dr. Charilla Allen Charles Webster Santhi Chinnaappan Nelson ad Peggy Fowlkes Eric Williams Wayne P. Knox '08 Willis Davis Judy McGee Nathaniel Lofton Audrey Lester Edwina Wright '69 Janet Wagner Hazel Ward Rountree III Harold McCants Diane King Pearl Flowers Carol Finley-Johnson Harold McCants Marion Grifn, Jr. Barbara Ford Horace Highland Chandra Walls James Mitchell Judy Gresham McGee Pearl Flowers Martin Rutledge Marilyn Miller Lewis Boris Morrison Betty Schwieterman Gerrit Start Fredric Leight Cora Saunders Bobbie J. and Boris Morrison Zachary Enterline Samuel L. Polk Josephine Steagall Harold McCants C. P. Roy Singh Eric Cruz Dillon Michael Leahr William Ofett Harvey Alston, Jr. Joan J. Owens Harold McCants Barbara Leigh Valerie Johnson Martha Jackson Rachel A. Frost Marion Grifn Wayne Knox April Price Wesley Sylvia Lois E. Graham Boris Morrison A. Bates Lyons Brian Selander Cleo Mason Carolyn & Hadley Francis Goins David Lister Kenneth Lawrence Robinson Betty Gardin Shirley Williams Jennifer Barnett Janan R. King Rita Woods 36 • 2015 Contributors Report

Susan Bogart Ralen Dupuis Cora W. Saunders '54 Marion Grifn, Jr. '58 Helen Gray Cronicle A. Jackson Theodore & Frances Robyn L. Bradford Robert Marcus Allen Attaway Gwendolyn Amber Welch Carolyn B. King '64 Tommy L. Buchanan Carlyn Miller Esther Brooks Rev. Asa G. Browning James R. Henderson '69 Patricia A. Mayo '71 Martha Calloway and Nancy Browning Kevin McKinney Janet Turner Brenda Y. Martin Margaret Tyus Barbara Stockwell- Gillis L. Bowden Bulsepp Bill and Susan Sibbing Dennis L. Wells, Sr. '75 ArdenerMurray Franshaw Charles W. Ford Della M. Green Mary A. Kunkel King Smith Robert Taylor D. L. Bradley Shannon Gallant James R. Henderson Jodi Gradolph Mary Smiley Joshua Brown Booker Thomas Brown, Mary E. Brooks '66 James R. Henderson Robert Washington, Jr. Daarel Burnette Jr. Yvette Coursey Simone Kevin Cheesebrough Bobbie Williamson Thomas E. Kelley, Jr. Randall W. King Henry and Barbara Debra Crawford Bosley Paul Seabold Cheryle Harris Margaret L Knapke Thomas Mary Brooks Caleb Stockdale Stacie Large Margaret Miles Kelly Chester Lloyd Nancy Alston Robin M. Fields-Pearson Caleb Stockdale James R. Henderson James R. Henderson Gregory Place Caleb Brown, Jr. Timothy Gauthier Clifton Sykes, '69 Carolyn B. King J. Anita Clark James H. Bailey, Jr. Daniel Merrell Virginia F. Howard Shannan Gallant James Henderson John S. Chatman Eric Cruz Marion Grifn, Jr. '58 Steve & Michele Morine Hill Mattmuller Robin M. Fields-Pearson Neal Wortington Jim Savage '63 Terrell Boyd Barbara Burnett Millie Smith Joseph Brossart Christopher Sanders Kendall Vaden Deborah Jackson-Buckles JoAnn Danik Cynthia Burban Richard Freeman, Jr. '54 Ronald Rhodes Condelia Harris Aaliyah Jackson Ayman Idrees Joseph H. Gardner II '69 Patricia and David Tracia Broadnax Caleb Friesen James R. Sadler James and Flora Horton, Jr. Tracy Marshall Aaron Lee Deborah Brown Henderson James Henderson Denise Margerum Vernon Yoder Bridgette G. Garrett '81 Ethelrida E. Thompson Geraldine Jones White Luckett Jefrey Davis Eleanor M. Avery '58 Wendell Boyce Joyce Willis Dianne Yvonne Baskin Benjamin Yoder Catherine Barrett Davis LaTonya Mitchell Kathleen Christmon Roxanne C. Wright Michael Stacy '65 Pamela Harrison Bill Powell J. Charles Lockett Nicholas George Kerry L. Lansing '79 Frederick Aikens Robert Echols '73 Lois Graham 2015 Contributors Report • 37

Lonny Gilbert Linda Glover-Cherry Deng Cao Bette A. King, Randall W. Augusto Lecaros JoAnn Danik Deborah Perkins/ Annette Cream King, POA Michael Curtice Alberta Thrash Maxine Ragland Ada Walls Ruth M. Lawson Michael Thomas Miller Barnes, Jr. Deborah Perkins/ Pam Harrison Freda S. Hardaway LaTonya M. Branham Elizabeth Stevenson Manual Brooks Kathy Espy Fred J. Grigsby, Jr.'69 Julie Wiegman Frederick Aikens Arthur Biddle Jefrey Burrell Catherine Cunningham Karen Applewhite Conrad Zagory, Jr. '59 James Henderson Aaron Lee Harkness Carolyn B. King '64 Booker Thomas Brown, Dr. Charles W. Ford, Jr. Deborah Perkins/ Winifred L. Reed '54 Jean C. Wagner Jr. Cyril R. Stephens, Jr. '73 Teresa Q. Johnson '80 Beverly Longman Linda Brewer Gladys L. Shepherd '54 Sharon M. Zellner William Price Gwendolyn L. Lynton '55 Sally A. Roudebush Mary M. Morgan Constance Harper '54 Patricia R. Eller Arthur I. Linder, Sr. Jefrey L. Keys Nancy K. Campbell Thomas J. Craft Evelyn G. Jackson Connie G. Myrick Dennis L. Wells, Sr. Ethel M. Washington Linda Dukes-Campbell Alessandro R. Rengan Dr. Yvette L. Coursey Charles W. Ford Aleksandar Svager Marilyn Townsell '79 Judith Kelly David Youngblade Janette Nalls '79 Althea M. Parries Nelson Stone DaeShau Mills Cynthia Walling Hilary S. Taylor II Lakisha Fisher Jorge Rodriguez Claude L. Lott Stephanie Walker Judy Kahler Claudia Ivy-Jackson Tier Spencer Eric Brown Thomas E. Kelley, Jr. Shelia Darrow Rita Peterson Marcella L. Martin Ernest Bryant David Weaver Colleen McDaniel Charles McCracken George Mattamana Leah Coghlan Jennifer A. Bruns Ann Janet Anda Patricia Abel Jefrey L. Keys Molly Bishop Pratibha Phadke-Gupta Edward L. Reeves, Jr. Maurene McHenry O'Dell Graves 38 • 2015 Contributors Report

Satoko Nozaki Joe Graham Rene Tatum Austin Dwight L. Grooms Deloris Henry '69 Jennifer Butler Fontella Y. Smith David Brown Mary E. Brooks '66 Marion L. McDowell '70 Theresa Blachly-Flanagan David E. Brown '78 Jeanne Yancey Dr. Robert Hylton '54 Sandra Haribu Hill '71 Vicki Wissel Glenda Skinner Gillis L. Bowden Loretta Lawrence Lynette Johnson-Watts Ejaz Ahmad Dwedor Ford Glenda Skinner '72 Robin M. Fields-Pearson Audrey R. Tidmore Lilly Phillips Larry H. Mullins Alvin Tucker '88 Lisa and Keith Perkins Mandy Snell LaTonya M. Branham Charles Whitehead Douglas Townsell '75 Kerry C. Lansing '79 Laura Neri Tasha J. Jenkins Scharita L. Lacey Deborah L. Mack '74 Jennifer Ware Laura Cianciolo Joyce Calhoun Revere Jeanette Nalls '79 Sheila D. Gatling '71 Robert Herring '70 Janice Gordon Diona R. Turner Malva A. Alexander Charlene R. Gomer '71 Benette DeCoux Wendy Berry-West Rhine L. McLin Felton Page Michele V. Gee '71 Pamela Harrison Karen Jordan Dinah M. Williams Donna P. Norman Melvina Musgrave Saundra Buston Menefee Samuel Anderson Lonora Johnson Kathleen C. Rose '84 George and Blanche Cyril R. Stephens, Jr. '73 Gladys L. Shepherd '54 Williams Kimberly Pinkard Joseph H. Gardner II '69 Quelina M. Jordan '93 Denzel Pettis Winifred L. Reed '54 Mary M. Morgan David E. Brown Jefrey L. Keys David E. Brown '78 Judith A. Stewart Frank Wilson '74 Kenneth and Nancy Karen Brydie Carlton Hargrave '69 Anders Alda Mathis Robert Nelson '69 Peggy J. Weller Dianne Cook Nolan Dawkins '69 Jennifer Anders Ann Johnson Paul and Sandra Logan David E. Brown '78 Mary Beatty Shorter '69 Letha Ann Steward '63 Cassandra Swank Deloris Calloway-Henry Donna P. Norman '68 '69 Amanda Lindsey Nancy Barnes '79 Margaret Atkins Toitt '69 Carmina Nettles Hurst Shelia K. Reeves '79 Joyce Yelder '69 James Strowder David E. Brown '78 Yvonne Jenkins '69 Rhine McLin Rita Haynes Earl Duval '69 2015 Contributors Report • 39

Ethel Washington '69 Vivian Lee Marsh '69 Cyril R. Stephens, Jr. '73 James Childs '69 Joshua Roberson '69 Alma Mapp Charlotte Samuels '69 Judy Rendleman Starks Kennina Carr Linda Hardwick '69 Joan Owens '59 Yvette Darden Christopher Texeima '74 Joan Woodward '69 Terrance McKnight Constance Boothe '74 Evelyn Jackson '69 Jesse Gardner Fred J. Grigsby, Jr. '69 Lois Graham '69 Claire Powell Denise McCray'74 Aaron A. Woodward III Jesse Gardner Marilynn Reese '74 '69 Claire Powell Bobbie J. Polk '69 Wendell Boyce '69 L. Petry Debby L. (Kennedy) Mack Juanita Ellerson '69 Jesse Gardner '74 Bobby Whitehead '69 Claire Powell Brenda Tucker Anthony Edwin Clay '69 Arunasalam Vandadean Rogers '69 Theresa Smith Lowe '69 Rahunanthan Bobbie J. Polk '69 Tina Jennings '74 Marcus Coleman Gloria Polk-Myers PH '69 Renae McCord Foreman Cheryl Robertson Patrice M. Stringer '94 '74 Teal Ellington Sharon Edley Wynnette Lee '79 Sherri Jackson Walton Ponquinette '74 Jennifer Jackson '79 Roger Beasley Arnold White, Sr. '69 Jacquelyn Woodward Horace Highland Marable '69 Zenobia Leanell ;69 Dennis Wells Felton Page '69 Eva Simpson '69 Shirley Medley Deidra Norman '79 Nathan Bouldin '74 Janet Harden '69 Lois Graham '69 Demetrious Young Judith Roberts '69 Lucvetia Smith '69 Colette Johnson '69 Nona Seiter-Logan Nathan Scull Morque Riley '84 Gwynn Richardson '74 Ara Hall '84 Gloria Greathouse '74 Jonathan Pupillo Marilyn Townsell '77 Carolyn Morgan '69 Constance A. Boothe '74 Pauline Roberson '69 Jefrey Davis April Barker Cassey '94 Joseph Hill '74 Mac A. Howard Edwin Wright '69 Desiree Mays Michelle Smith '94 Victor L. Davis '74 Thomas E. Kelley, Jr. Jewell K. Garrison '69 Frederick and Theresa Christine Towasell '74 Linda D. Lawson '74 Michael Appleton '74 James H. Sangster Aikens 40 • 2015 Contributors Report

Dr. Lovette Chinwah Central State University Fellowship of Alpha Kappa Alpha- Browne Engineering Charles Hodge - National Alumni Faith Church Beta Eta Omega & Construction Association Deborah Campbell First Baptist Church Alpha Kappa Alpha- Capital University Chicago Alumni Chapter of Dayton Rho Omega Chapter Susan Wachtel Case Western Reserve Cincinnati Alumni Holy Trinity Baptist American Council University Jacqueline James Chapter Church on Education Cedar Point Felica A. Hill Cleveland Alumni Living Faith American Electric Power Cedarville University Carl Tuggle, Jr. '51 Chapter Apostolic Church American Enterprise Center for Urban Sakeenah Francis Columbus Alumni Nineteenth Street Investment Progress, Inc Chapter Baptist Church Services, Inc. Lugene Bailey Centralian Lisa snd Keith Perkins Dayton Alumni Chapter Omega Baptist Church American Honda Connection LLC Motor Co., Inc. Carla Y. Curry Everglades Alumni Phillips Temple CME CertiPHI’d DeZign Z Chapter Church American Legion Edward Walker Post 776 Chicago Football Classic New Jersey Alumni Quinn Chapel AME Sakeená Francis Inc Chapter Church, Antioch University Nancy Battle Choice Schools Philadelphia Alumni Salem Baptist Church Armed Forces Associates Dr. Joan Baker Chapter of Jenkinstown Communication & Electronics City of Trotwood Jasmine Tucker Washington DC Second Missionary City Year - Columbus Augustus Morris Alumni Chapter Baptist Church Auditor of State Citywide Cheer Shuronda Smith Second’s New Vision Barco, Inc Outreach Ministries and Dance LLC Terri Lewis-Chambers Local Churches/ BCD Global Ltd. St. Andrews Class of 1963 Maureen Brustkern Religious Bedford Board Organizations Episcopal Church of Education Class of 1968 Lisa Bouldin Carter Allen AME Church The First United BFG Funnel Cakes Cleveland State Debpmme Wishart Methodist Church University, Enon Tabernacle & Etc. Marian Hoey Baptist Church Board of Directors Columbia Community Center of SDA Courtney Dove Episcopal Church Corporations/ of FedEx William Riggins Women of Non-Individuals Corporation Columbus City School District Connie Davis St. Margaret’s AARP Inc. Board of Regents Episcopal Church Columbus City Elias Andebrhan Adolescent Oasis Inc. Broadcast Educational Ethan Temple Church Treasurer Air Force Museum Media Comm Sheltha Lennon of Seventh-Day Foundation, Inc Combined Federal Jefrey Hostetler Adventists Campaign-Dayton 2015 Contributors Report • 41

Committee to Elect Dayton Foundation Doxology Ministries IBM International Miami Valley Career Fred Strahorn Dayton Literary Peace International, Inc Foundation Technical Center Committee to Elect Prize Foundation Drexel University Indiana Tech Miami Valley Child Jefrey Mims Dayton Public Schools - Enterprise Holding Indiana University Development Centers Inc. County of Los Angeles Main Ofce Fifth Third Foundation Irongate Inc, Realtors Public Administrator - Michigan State Delta Alpha Florida A&M J.B. Hunt Public Guardian Foundation Inc University College CSU DFW Chapter Follett Higher Jamie’s Tire Service of Law Delta Sigma Theta Education Group Dale Wright Memorial Sorority, Inc. Kaplan College Montgomery County Freat Midwest Athletic E.S.C. Church of 7th Day Diamond D’s Diner Kettering Medical Center Adventists Conference, Inc Network Morris Furniture Co., Inc. GFS Marketplace KeyBank Foundation Muevelo Diva LLC Gilly’s Kroger Company NAACP Gokare Settlement KSU Foundation, Inc. National Environmental Administrator Lafayette Life Technology Incubator Goodrich Corporation Fi- Insurance Company NCAA nancial Shared Services US Lebanon Symphony Northern Illinois Orchestra University Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Inc. Legislative Service Northern Kentucky Commission University Greene County Community Liberty Mutual Northern Trust Foundation Insurance Group Ohio Attorney General Hallie Q. Brown Macaulay-Brown, Inc. Ohio Diversity Ofcers Memorial Library Maranatha Christian Collaboration HBCUX Network, LLC Fellowship Centre Ohio Northern Heidelberg Mason City University Distributing Co. School District OhioHealth Corp Huber Heights City Mayors Charitable Olentangy Local School Schools Foundation Inc. District I CAN Schools MetLife Orthopaedic Institute of IBM Employee Service Miami University - Oxford Dayton, Inc. Center 42 • 2015 Contributors Report

Parolee’s Pies The Braxton’s Housing Thomas M. Cooley Wayne State Penn State Account Law School University PNC Foundation The Charlotte - Tom Joyner West Carrollton City Mecklenburg Foundation School District Prince Hall Scholarship Board of Education Foundation Treble One LLC West Texas A&M The Children’s Medical University PSEG Foundation Trophy Sports Center Center of Dayton Wheeling Area Chamber Quincy University Trotwood-Madison City The Cincinnati Reds School District of Commerce Rea & Associates, Inc The John Marshall TRUIST Widener University Regent University Law School Union Pacifc Wilberforce Chapter Riverside Research The Kroger Co. Links, Inc. United Healthcare Institue Foundation Woodward Alumnal Securicom Ltd The National Collegiate United Theological Endowment Fund Seminary Smoot Construction Athletic Association Xenia Youth Athletic The Ohio State University United Way of Association Sodexo Anderson County The P&G of the Greater Southern Inter Collegiate United Way-NYC Athletic Conference Cincinnati Foundation Grant Account The Tom Joyner University of Cincinnati Speedway LLC Foundation Inc. University of Dayton Springfeld City Schools The University of Akron University of Detroit Mercy State Employees’ The University of Iowa Community Campaign The University University of Louisville State Farm Companies of Michigan Law School University of Maryland Foundation The University of Toledo Foundation, Inc Sycamore Community The University of West University Sports School District Alabama Foundation, Publications Co. Inc. Symplicity Corporation Inc Urban Minority Alco- Career Fair & Legal One The Virginia W. Kettering holism & Drug Abuse Stop Foundation Outreach Program Inc. The Bank of America The Woodrow Wilson Vermont Law School Charitable National Fellowship Victoria Theater Foundation Foundation Association 2015 Contributors Report • 43 44 • 2015 Contributors Report

December 11, 2015 “a Night for Philanthropy” Awards and Recognition Gala Featuring Special Guest Dr. Russell McCloud

Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmont Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405