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WESTERN inA publication for friendstouch & alumni of Western Nevada College Spring 2009 • Volume 13 • Number 1

INSIDE Message from the Chairman If you have not had the opportunity Friends & Alumni to attend the Western Nevada Col- Invest in WNC...... 2 lege Foundation’s annual scholarship reception, I hope you will someday Roger Williams consider it. Held in the fall, the recep- Gifting: Change a Life...... 4 tion thanks our scholarship donors “If we’re to make any dent on poverty in America, and honors our student recipients. It we have to help more students get a postsecondary degree.” Wild About Wildcats...... 8 is an event that not only highlights Melinda French Gates, Co-chair & Trustee the generosity of various individu- poverty: a college education. A postsec- als and organizations, but how these Where are They Now?...... 9 ondary credential is the best bridge awards are making a difference in between poor students and good jobs. over 150 students’ lives. As chair of Unless we dramatically increase the Foundation News...... 10 the Foundation Board, I have come to number of students who earn a post- understand how higher education is secondary degree, it will be difficult really the key to a better life. Arts & Culture...... 11 for students from all backgrounds to For many generations, it was the get jobs and attain middle-class life- high school diploma that provided styles. It is not a big leap from a bet- the ticket to the American Dream. A ter educated citizenry to a prosper- high school graduate could get a job ous, thriving economy. that paid enough to support a family And that is why the foundation Welcome to in touch! and to launch a career. But now, a high will be embarking on a scholarship school diploma is no longer enough. endowment drive over the next few We hope you enjoy our Did you know that the median wage years – to make the dream of a better for workers with no college is close to life available to all who desire it. format and additional the poverty line for a family of four? That leaves only one path out of If you want to get involved, let us know – updates about Western. the need is great. We can do this together.

BELOVED BENEFACTOR LEAVES LEGACY

TO RECEIVE FUTURE ISSUES, WNC Mourns the Passing of Andy Butti E-MAIL US YOUR PREFERENCE: When Andy Butti made a gift to West- center that will serve students with ern Nevada College nine years ago quality programs in areas of industry By mail: To receive in touch in the mail, in the amount of $500,000, it was the need. His gift has and will be used for provide your full name and address so that largest single individual donation to vocational education equipment in WNC in its 30 year history. From the automotive, construction, electronics, you will continue to receive future issues. time of its establishment, his gift has drafting, machine tool and welding, benefited not only students but our and for scholarships that will benefit Online: To receive in touch as a pdf file, entire community. His generosity will students in these areas. His gift also provide your full name and e-mail address so surely have an impact for generations provided funding that helped make that we can notify you with our online link to to come. As one of Carson City’s Big the Jack. C. Davis Observatory a real- future issues of in touch. Four Auto Dealers, Mr. Butti’s inter- ity for Carson City. The Andy Butti ests in technology meshed well with Welding Center for Technology on the one of WNC’s goals – to emerge as Carson City campus was dedicated in E-mail: [email protected], or a “state of the art” regional training his honor in 2001. [email protected] 775-445-4410 Keep up to date on Western happenings @ www.wnc.edu - Bookmark it!

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NEVADA COMMISSION ON CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION WNC Receives $10,000 Grant Thanks to the Nevada Commission on Construction Education, 20 area high school students with an interest in construction careers will have the opportunity to attend WNC. Each student will receive $250 per semester to cover most of their tuition and fees for construction classes. The mission of the NCCE is to improve the quality and integrity of the construction industry to attract and retain a skilled, educated work force. In addition to the high school program, the college offers both an associate degree and a new bachelor’s degree in construction technology. Thank you NCCE! We’ll do our best to forward your mission!

WNC Students are Real GRANT FUNDS NEW EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENTS Tourney Winners Machine Tech Now Has Latest Technology Thank you Golfers Thanks to a $182,000 federal grant nology programs at the college. and Sponsors! through the Carl Perkins Vocational “The Rottler machines are used and Technical Education Act, Western for restoring engine blocks, boring out Having fun at the WNC Fallon/Greater Nevada Nevada College now has the latest cylinders, honing cylinders, and re- Mortgage Services Golf Tournament and the Elev- technology for automotive machin- surfacing the heads of engine blocks. enth Annual WNC/Greater Nevada Credit Union ing. The grant was used to purchase With tolerance to one ten-thousandth Golf Classic last spring and fall was guaranteed by two computer-guided machine tools: of an inch, they can also bore out a the foundation. They made good on their prom- a milling center and a honing device. perfect alignment for crankshafts ise as 152 golfers enjoyed two days of spirited “These are the first two machines and camshafts. The Rottler tools are competition while providing educational oppor- a nice complement to our other ma- of this type in Nevada, and the only tunities to the real winners - WNC students. The ones being used in a teaching setting chinery. Students learn on our manu- tournament in Fallon raised almost $3,000 that in Nevada or northern California,” ally operated devices and then move professor Paul Eastwood said. Made up to computer controlled machines, funded six scholarships for graduates of Churchill by Rottler Manufacturing Company, and now we can offer them the very County High School who now attend WNC Fallon Eastwood hopes that the new ma- latest in machine technology,” East- campus. The Carson City tournament raised al- chines will spark a greater interest in wood said. most $29,000 which is being used for special machine tool and automotive tech- projects – the annual Scholarship Appreciation and Recognition Reception, Newspapers in Edu- cation, the In Touch newsletter, the athletics program, and faculty/staff appreciation events.

We appreciate your commitment to WNC!

Jim Montgomery of the Rottler Manufacturing Company, center, shows the controls to Ron Marrujo was in great form at the Fallon Tournament. student assistant Matt Digangi for a new computer-guided machine tool.

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AT&T GRANT TAKES YOUNG WOMEN IN NEW DIRECTION Ninth graders to learn about non-traditional careers

Thanks to a $10,000 grant from AT&T, “We are dedicated to provid- Western Nevada College will be able ing workforce opportunities to as to provide a new avenue for young many communities as possible, women to learn about college and and Western Nevada College’s potential careers. On May 8 at the program to expose women to WNC Carson City campus, 450 ninth- non-traditional careers brings the grade students and their teachers will meaning of job-shadowing to a attend a “Women in Non-Traditional whole new level,” said Kris Wells, Career Day,” a time for them to hear area manager for AT&T External about higher education possibilities. Affairs. “We are proud to partner The college will invite 30 high with them as they help build ca- school freshmen from each of the reers for women in all fields.” 15 service area high schools to hear Kris Wells of AT&T presents a check presentations from successful local women in the non-traditional careers to President Lucey. of science, criminal justice, welding, construction technology, automotive Providing for Area’s Homeless Children is “Food for Thought” repair, machine tool technology, engineering, drafting and electronics. College Potluck Raises Money for Carson Charity

Western Nevada College’s Holiday less children every Friday. The group Potluck raised $1,000 plus donations says that a large percentage of home- of food from classified employees, less families are headed by single faculty and staff for a local food as- mothers escaping an abusive home. sistance program. Lunch and break- The good news is that children fast programs have done a lot to help who benefit from the “backpack” WNC Employees Prove the hundreds of homeless children programs improve in math and read- They…arrrrrrr...Great Pirates! attending Carson City schools, but ing, in addition to better attendance many homeless children have very lit- and behavior. WNC is proud to do tle to eat on the its part in helping to nourish weekends and both the bodies and minds of may go to bed these youngsters. hungry. A local group, “Food for Thought,” Organizing committee mem- provides a bag bers and President Carol Lucey of food for the present a check to “Food for area’s home- Discovering Treasure Thought” program. from Within This year’s theme for the WNC Beck Foundation Gives Fallon Library Facelift Foundation’s employee giving cam- The library at the Fallon campus has a whole new look and feel. October’s grand paign was “Discover Your Treasure: re-opening of the Beck Library celebrated a $115,000 renovation thanks to the late Share the Gold.” The final tally dur- Manuel & Alicia Beck who bequested $400,000 to the college. The renovation in- ing the November-December event cludes more electronic resources, more public access computers for students, and was a combined five-year pledge of new furnishings. “With new paint, furniture and shelving, the library has a whole $178,164 from 52% of WNC’s em- new feel. The renovations also make the facility easier to use for those who have ployees. Funds generated will meet disabilities,” said Librarian Mary Myers. a multitude of departmental needs including scholarships, emergency “The only true equalisers in the world are books; the only treasure-house open to all comers is a student aid and athletics. library; the only wealth which will not decay is knowledge; the only jewel which you can carry beyond the grave is wisdom.” J.A. Langford

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You can change a life with a SCHOLARSHIP! Over and over, the foundation hears from students whose lives were changed by a scholarship they received. Establishing a scholarship is easy, and the options are many.

Annual Giving Awards - Generally donors One-Time Awards - Donors may establish Endowment Funds - Donors may establish establish annual giving funds in which scholarship awards which are awarded an endowment with a minimum of $20,000 they donate gifts to be placed in a WNC once or in designated increments until and can choose to make payments over a scholarship fund. The sum may or may funds are exhausted. Memorial dona- two to four-year period. It is suggested not change annually per donor wishes. tions are often established as this type of that the donor include an additional $500 Annually the foundation office confirms scholarship. per year while the endowment is being donor participation and posts scholarship funded to allow annual scholarships to availability accordingly. be awarded during that time. When fully established, the foundation expends the The foundation would like to recognize and thank the interest earned during a fiscal year as the scholarship amount, leaving the principal following individuals and organizations that established intact to extend the scholarship in perpe- newly endowed and annual scholarships from tuity. Additional gifts to the fund may be September 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009. made at any time.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS Latino Carson Scholarship - In support of Latino Patricia Ricks Aschee Native American Spiritual Glady Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship students residing in Carson City, Lupe Ramirez, Execu- Gift Award - In support of Native American sopho- Jami-Sue Coleman, WNC nursing instructor, and her tive assistant to the Dean of Student Services at WNC, more students who enroll at WNC, Deirdre M. Asay husband Gilbert have established a scholarship in has spearheaded a new scholarship for fall 2009. established this scholarship. Two students will be memory of Gilbert’s mother Glady. A native of Car- Students must be enrolled in at least six credits, have awarded $125 per semester who have a 3.0 or better son City, Glady had always wanted to be a nurse. She financial need and must have a grade point average of grade point average, are enrolled in six credits or more, was part of the Gilbert family who owned Gilbert 2.5 or better if they are of sophomore standing. Two and have financial need. Deirdre prefers students who Drugstore in downtown Carson City for many years. To students will be awarded $100 each. are majoring in art, music or geosciences but is flexible receive this scholarship, the student must be a sopho- as to course of study. more nursing student, maintain an enrollment status Latino Douglas Scholarship - Dick Kale, former ad- of ten or more credits each semester and maintain a ministrator of the WNC Douglas campus, established ONE-TIME AWARDS grade point average of 3.0 or better. At the donors’ re- this scholarship to benefit Latino students who live in Nevada Commission on Construction Education quest, minority students will be considered first. One Douglas County. Two students will receive $100 each. Scholarship - The Nevada Commission on Construc- student will be awarded $500. They must be enrolled in at least six credits and have tion Education has established a scholarship for 20 financial need. Students of sophomore standing must area high school students with interest in construc- have a 2.5 or better grade point average. tion careers. Each student must be enrolled in the five credit/two semester program and will receive $250 WNC is Making My Dreams Come True______per semester. With four WNC scholarships under both her and her daughter, Kelly’s good advice. Delphena is enrolled in her belt, Kelly Hyatt and her daughter first priority was to learn the English the gifted program at her elementary Delphena proudly walked the stage language. She took every English as school and is already saving money at the fall scholarship reception to re- a Second Language class available at for college. ceive Kelly’s award certificates. The WNC. She has since become a certi- Kelly also wants to set a good ex- smiles on both of their faces and the fied nursing assistant at a local nurs- ample to people who come from other heart-warming hugs from her gener- ing home and received her certifica- countries. “Nothing is impossible,” ous donors tell the story. Kelly is on tion as a laboratory assistant. She has she said. As a Latino community ad- her way to a successful future. also completed all of the undergradu- vocate, she urges non-native speakers A single parent, born and raised ate classes at WNC for the nursing to take advantage of in Peru, Kelly has lived in the United program. She hopes to be accepted in the ESL classes at the States for nine years. She received her the fall. college. American citizenship in 2008. When “I’m a strong believer in edu- she arrived in America, she held two cation,” she said. “I want to set the Scholar Kelly Hyatt, vocational degrees from a Peruvian greatest example for my daughter. I right and daughter college and owned her own business want to teach her that education is the Delphena with donor but did not speak English. Claiming best way to succeed and ‘we’ can do Lisa Lee-Wing the U.S. as her home and recognizing it. WNC is making my dreams come of Advocates to End the educational opportunity here for true.” Her daughter is following her Domestic Violence.

4 Spring 2009 WNC in touch MAGAZINE www.wnc.edu/foundation/ GIFTING TO WNC Ways to Give HOW FAR WILL YOUR LEGACY REACH? The foundation invites you to partner with the college in building a better community. Our Passing on what is near greatest resource is education, and educated citizens are our greatest asset. & dear to your heart… There are many ways to participate in the growth and improvement of WNC. One way is to make a financial gift to the college. Each day, we are all building our personal legacy. How long will this leg- Annual Gift - An individual annual gift has a tax advantage for donors who itemize their acy last? It depends on how deeply deductions. Funds can be designated to address a variety of the college’s needs such as schol- we affect the people around us today arships and athletics. and what spirit of our life we leave behind. Memorial Gift - A gift which recognizes achievement and shows love of family or friends Periodically reviewing your will is a beautiful memorial. When the gift also benefits the community through the education of is a good idea to make sure that it still future generations, it is truly a living gift. meets your family’s needs and your personal desires. If you so generous- Charitable Gift Annuity - In return for a transfer of cash or property, WNC will send you generous fixed payments for life. Payments can be made to you, you and your spouse, or two ly plan to include WNC as a philan- other people if desired. This type of gift provides both security and tax benefits. thropic priority in your will or living trust, you might suggest that your Endowment - Endowments are gifts that keeps giving. The fund’s principal is invested and attorney include the following lan- only the earnings are used to support the desired project. This is an extraordinary investment guage: that changes many lives and builds many futures. After fulfilling all other provi- sions for my heirs, I give, devise and Gift of Securities & Real Estate - This type of gift has both tax benefits and long- term benefits for the college. You’ll realize a double income benefit by giving long-term appreciated bequeath to Western Nevada College securities and real estate rather than selling them to give an equal amount in cash. Initially Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) you’ll receive a deduction for the full present fair market value of the gift. Then you’re allowed corporation located in Carson City, a complete avoidance of the capital gains tax on the appreciation. Nevada, ___% of what remains of my estate (or $______) for its general Life Insurance - You may now make a charitable gift of life insurance for the cash surrender purposes.” Or you can designate use value of the policy and the current premiums. The insurance donor receives the same basic tax of the funding for something the col- benefits as other donors contributing to WNC. lege provides that is near and dear to your heart. Will/Bequest - Naming WNC in a will is another way to support the college. This type of gift gives flexibility in providing for family needs first while receiving the benefit of estate tax You can also make a gift to the deduction for the value of the bequest. the WNC Foundation by naming the foundation as a beneficiary of a re- INFORMATION tirement account, insurance policy, or Helaine Jesse, Vice President of Development & External Affairs, 775-445-3240 bank or brokerage account. Sandi Richman, Foundation Special Projects Coordinator, 775-445-4410 Information: 445-3240 BUILDING COMMUNITY – ONE STUDENT AT A TIME Yes! You can join Western Nevada College’s efforts to help build a better community by passing along some of your good fortune to those trying to improve their lives through education. Please make your check payable to WNC Foundation and mail it with the completed donation form to the WNC Foundation Office. All contributions are tax deductible and truly appreciated.

Enclosed is my check for: $______MC/VISA #: ______Exp. Date: ______

Please direct my contribution to: Scholarships Athletics Performing Arts Greatest Need Other ______Name: ______Daytime Phone: ______(please print) Address: ______Thank you for caring! City State Zip ______E-mail: ______Signature

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Kathryn Reynolds Investing in Our Future Michael R. Reynolds Sandi Richman We are honored to recognize those who made a gift to Western Nevada College Susan Riggs between July 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Rick & Michelle Roach Pam Robinson The WNC Foundation extends its deepest appreciation and gratitude to donors Linda & G. A. Rodeghier who have so thoughtfully invested in the support of the educational experience for James B. Rogers Linda & Dave Rollings so many students. Where would the college be without their dedicated support? You Neil Rombardo could argue that the college would not even exist. George R. Ruel If your name was omitted, please accept our apologies and contact the Office of Donna Runyon Sagebrush Chapter Model A Club Development & External Affairs at 775-445-3240. Curtis Sakamoto On behalf of the college, thank you for the extraordinary opportunities you have helped provide. Sands Financial Ltd. Sanitary Septic Service Melanie Diaz Dianne Hilliard Steven R. McIntyre Nahid Sarvinehbaghi LEADERSHIP CIRCLES 2007 Darla Dodge Christina M. Hillis Jean McNeil Donald H. Schaefer Friend of the College- Up to $499 Andrea Doran Gordon Hinkel George McNulty Bus Scharmann ACME Rocket Bike Lindsay & Mark Dorio Erich Holcombe Avis & Matthew Medeiros Michael J. Schipper Gary Adams Ginny Dugan Mike Holderby Dave Merrill Alan R. Schmidt Adele’s Restaurant & Lounge Ronald Duncan Catherine Howard Metcalf Builders, Inc. Raymond Seakan Barbara A. Agostini William Durand Emily Howarth Diane Meyers Susan Kay Sedlak Richard F. Allen Mary (Katie) Durbin Tim Howsley Matthew S. Michael Nick Serrano American Legion High Desert Unit 56 Dr. Doris D. Dwyer Eugene R. Hulshizer Gail A. Montes Ellen L. Shafer Valerie Andersen Paul Eastwood Steven Iddings Judi Moravec Matthew Shafer Gary Andreas Becky Erdmann Deborah Ingraffia-Strong Jose Moreno Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC Dane Apalategui Reuben E. Erickson J F Shaheen Construction Kathryn Morton Randy L. Shea Charles E. Arciniega John Estay John A. Jacot Sue & Paul Muller Ann D. Silver Claud Argall Laura & Silas Eudy Paula James Charles E. Murphy Siskiyou Eye Center, Medical Group Rosalba Armas Monica Fairbanks Barbara Janssen Kevin P. Murphy Daniel R. Smith Stephanie & Richard Arrigotti Rita Fairman Ruth E. Janssen Charles Myers John W. Smith Ascent Sports Therapy, LLC. Fallon Optimist Club Heidi B. Jark Nancy Nagel Oksana & Thomas Smith Donna M. Ashby Feather River Community College Lloyd Jark Napa Auto & Truck Parts Nancy & Robert Snellgrove Shelly Bale Kurtis Folgner Scott Jeannes Randy Naylor Dianne L. Solinger William D. Bandes Barbara Ford Robert Jennings-Teats Lourdes Negron Christopher Stanko Judy Barnaby Ralph O. Fording Maizie Harris Jesse Dr. Sherry Neil-Urban Joyce A. Stauffenberg Nancy Ronald Belardinelli Cindy Frank John Uhart Commercial Real Estate Paul D. Nelson Rex Stelzer Ron Belbin Thomas Frey Don Johnson Nevada Business Connections Janice & Harvey Storm Belus Construction & Investments Inc. Gwen Gabriel Perry V. Johnson Nevada Insurance Agency Co. James Strange Bruno D. Benassai Kevin Gaffney Stephen William Kadoich Sherwin W. Ng Danna G. Sturm Michael Bennett Emmylou Garcia William E. Kahl James M. Norman Steven R. Sturm Lynda G. Billings Garden Gourmet Food Co. Dick Kale Dorothy & Robert Norman Jeanette Sullivan Jessica Bird Christina & Donald Gendlek KG Parklines Inc. Diane Nungary Ken Sullivan Blue Jay Landscaping, Inc. Marian Gendlek Julie King Holly O’Toole Annette & Harry Swainston Bottari Realty Inc. Mark Ghan Ed Kingham Todd & Natalie Okeson Ron & Marilee Swirczek Denise & David Braza Veronica Gibbs John Kinkella Ron Pacheco Mary Beth & Craig Swope Linda K. Brooks Edda Gibson Richard Kloes Billy Paganetti T & H Auto Paints Inc. Kendall Buscay Niki Gladys Margaret Konieczny Randy Pagel Alex Talmant Antonia & Luis Cadena Glen Eagles Winnie Kortemeier Bill G. Parker Kathy & John Tatro Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Calabro Carol & J. A. Goff Sharon & Matthew Kosak Englisa Parker Team Sports Ink Richard G. Campbell Larry Goodnight Geri & Benton Kutch II Bonnie Parnell Sharon Tetly Capitol Orthopedics Grand Slam Baseball Camps, Inc. Grace M. Lahr Don Pattalock Shelina Thomas Dr. Ursula Carlson Greater Nevada Credit Union Ann & James Lara Phillip E. Patton Loretta J. Tiede Dr. Steve Carman Greenhouse Garden Center J.W. Lazzari Theresa Lynn Pearson-Bloom Sheryl Tingle Karen & Larry Carrillo Vicki & James Grennan Katherine Leao Pendola Training Jerry Tisue Deborah Case Grizzly Restoration LePari’s Sports & Fitness Scott Penzel Tito’s Family Restaurant Maxine Cirac Brian Guerin Michele & Steve Lewis PEO Sisterhood Chapter X Leslie Townsend Kathryn Clark-Ross Barbara & Gary Gullone Monica & James Lingle Donna Pigman Kristi & Rodney Tripp Steven P. Cluver Carmella & Kenneth Gullone Alvina & James Lingle Jack Piirainen Susan Trist Tina Cluver Elizabeth & Matthew Gullone Edith R. Loes Cheryl Ponton David L. Troescher College Park Village Lillian & Al Hack Los Rios Community College District William T. Pope Tom Trosin Robert D. Collier Cecilia Hackman Duc P. Ly Susan Priest Leslie C. Tuchman Kelly & Bradley Comstock Brian Hagen Michon & Michael Mackedon Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Irene Tucker Robert Conerby Kathy & Rick Halbardier Susan & L. Brian Maecker R & R Advertising Inc. Virginia R. Tyson Dave Cook Laurie & Mark Hamlyn Lori Magnante Michelle Rachal Rick Van Ausdal Rick F. Cooley, Sr. Vicki Hargrove & Christina J. Magro Linda Ranieri E J (Bep) Van Beijmerwerdt Corbel Solutions LLC Mr. David Thomas Mike Malay Lee Ann & Scott Rasner Villa Vasque Deli & Café Dr. Judith B. Cordia Dee Harris James Manning Susan & Gordon Ray Wal-Mart – Carson City Bruce P. Crandall Patrick Hartman John March Marva B. Ray Tom Wambaugh Brian F. Crowe John Hawkins Courtney J. Mark Imogene & George Raymond Bryant Wambolt Kimberly A. Dandos Hawks Baseball Club, Inc. Ron G. Marrujo Gregory Raymond Nick Webber Nicole Davenport Debbie & Steven Hayden Edward A. Martin Donna Redfern Western Nevada Supply Yvonne David Dean R. Heidrich Ron Martin Laura-Lee Redwine Kress & Brian Whalen Sandra & David Detrisac Kyle Hess Henry Martinez Michael Reid Corby White Jean & Thomas Di Martino Jeanette Hill Donald May Trina Reyes Linda M. Whitehill

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Laura Whitelaw Maupin, Cox & Legoy Law Firm Earlene & Vernon Whitney Nevada CPA Foundation Chase Whittemore Dan Neverett Mrs. Robert G. Whittemore Dorothy & Mark Palmer WNC Will Pay You to Help Us! Russell M. Wilde Gloria J. Pieretti Robin & Phil Williamson Dorothy & Rob Ramsdell A Gift Annuity provides peace of William J. Willson JoAnn & Gary Sheerin Jacqueline M. Wohlever Soroptimist International of Carson City mind in today’s economy… Heidi & Robin Zylstra Sunset Rotary Club Ron Zylstra The Silver Children Would you like to receive a secure fixed annual Victoria & Roger Williams payment for your lifetime from Western Nevada Supporter of the College - $500 - $999 College? Make an irrevocable gift of a charitable Allison MacKenzie Law Firm Distinguished Patron of the gift annuity to support WNC and we’ll pay you! Bartlett Architecture In return for a transfer of cash or property, Michael Batesel College - $5,000 - $9,999 Paul Carroll Capital Ford/Mercury – Dick Campagni WNC will send you generous fixed payments for Chip Carroon Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center life. Payments will never increase or decrease, Carson Valley Quilt Guild, Inc. even with fluctuation in interest rates or within the Claire & Jim Clift Betty Kopfhammer Jami-Sue & Gil Coleman Model Dairy stock market. You may also benefit by substantial Barbara A.Day Chancellor James E. Rogers tax savings. Dennis Banks Construction The size of payments depends on the rates Dura-Bond Bearing Company Benefactor of the Donald Folgner recommended by the American Council on Gift Anne & Matt Hansen College - $10,000 - $24,999 Annuities, the value of the contribution, and the Irwin Union Bank AT & T Foundation number and age(s) of the annuitant(s). Payments Janet King Greater Nevada Credit Union Carol R.Lange Patricia Devereux can be made to you, you and your spouse, or two Lumos & Associates other people if desired. ACGA rates are attractive Ron McMillan to individuals who want to support a charity and Mutual of Omaha Bank Distinguished Benefactor of the National Society Colonial College - $25,000 - $49,999 provide payments to themselves. Dames XVII Century Banner Churchill Community Hospital Nevada Energy GIFT ANNUITY PAYMENT RATES Nevada Nurses’ Association Age Rate Ages Rate Jackie & Erik Olsen Spartan 300 ACGA gift annuity rates Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association Bonnie & Ernie Bertocchi 60 5.0% 60/65 4.8% approved by ACGA PEO Sisterhood Chapter N State Agent Transfer Syndicate, Inc. 65 5.3% 65/70 5.0% Board Dec. 29, 2008 Pioneer Electric, Ltd. Connie & Dale Capurro 70 5.7% 70/75 5.3% and effective PolyPhaser Corporation College Park Village Feb. 1, 2009 – Red’s Old 395 Grill Corbel Solutions LLC 75 6.3% 75/80 5.8% June 30, 2009 Tom Rees Nancy & Sean Davison 80 7.1% 80/85 6.5% Carlotta & Owen Silver Dave Friedrich - Hampton Inn & Suites 85 8.1% 85/90 7.5% Ronald E. Smith Heidi & Mark Ghan State Farm Insurance Kathy & Rick Halbardier 90+ 9.5% 90/95+ 9.0% Ronald A. Waicul Anne P. & Matt Hansen Gene Walkama Helaine Jesse Learn more about charitable gift annuities: www.acga-web.org Alicia & D.J. Whittemore Betty Kopfhammer Speak with your tax and financial advisors. Annette & Harvey Whittemore Michele & Steve Lewis Kristin & Scott Whittemore Drs. Carol & Ken Lucey Contact WNC Foundation . . . 445-3240, and we can direct you to legal Mark A. Winter Dan Neverett counsel to help you make a wise and informed decision. Sally & Mike Zola Dorothy & Mark Palmer Teri Zutter Dorothy & Rob Ramsdell Lee Ann & Scott Rasner PARTNER WITH WNC AND LET’S CHANGE LIVES! Patron of the College - $1,000 - $4,999 Chancellor James E. Rogers Yes, I’d like to learn more about how I could help WNC students with JoAnn & Gary Sheerin a Charitable Gift Annuity! Shelly & Jay Aldean Ann D. Silver Bonnie & Ernie Bertocchi State Farm Insurance-Bret & Dani Andreas Name______Nicole & Jed Block T & H Auto Paints Inc. Address______Capital Branch AAUW The Glenbrook Company Connie & Dale Capurro WesTek Insurance Group ______Carson City Democratic Women’s Club Alicia & D.J. Whittemore Carson City Emblem Club No. 507 Kristin & Scott Whittemore City______City National Bank Victoria & Roger Williams State______ZIP______CMC Joist & Deck Robin & Phil Williamson Nancy & Sean C. Davison Phone______Four Ace’s Drywall Inc. Frank B. Gallas Birthdate______/______/______Hampton Inn & Suites – Carson City Western Nevada College Harley Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Donald Cavin Hill LEGACY CIRCLE Helaine Jesse Kennametal Foundation Korean War Veterans Drs. Carol & Ken Lucey

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Athletic News Suds & Sounds Wildcats Fund-Raiser Scores Home Run Enjoy beer tasting & live musicat this Deputy Commissioner of the National will be used to help with the costs of fun event for Wildcats athletics. Funds Basketball Association, Adam Silver, travel, equipment, uniforms and of- will benefit the baseball and softball was the keynote speaker at Western ficials’ salaries for both the baseball teams. Nevada College’s sixth annual Wild- and softball teams. cats Athletics Benefit in January. The $30 • Friday, May 1 • 5:30 – 10 p.m. event, held at the Peppermill Hotel- Texas Hold’em Poker Wins Plaza Hotel Conference Room Casino in Reno, also featured a three- Carson City course prime rib dinner, auctions Big for the Wildcats *Food available for purchase by Red’s Old 395 Grill & the Plaza Hotel and entertainment. The event raised Two of America’s most popular pastimes, baseball and almost $18,500 for support of WNC Texas hold’em poker joined forces in October at the TICKETS & INFORMATION men’s and women’s intercollegiate Peppermill Hotel in Reno. The intention of the no-limit 445-3240 athletics teams. Community college poker tournament was to “win” some money for the * Zymurgy: the science of athletics in Nevada currently receive Wildcats baseball team. In exchange for a night of fun, no state general funding, making fermenting beer, and the last pizza and prizes, the poker players generated $8,526 to word in many dictionaries private support critical to their exis- benefit Wildcats Baseball. The team will use the funds tence. to pay their umpires and for traveling expenses. Thank you to all who participat- ed at this year’s event. The proceeds “The values learned on the playing field--how to set goals, endure, take criticism and risks, become team players, use our bodies, stay healthy and deal with stress--prepare us for life.” ---Donna de Varona

The Western Nevada College Wildcats Athletics Spartan 300 is a group of individuals, businesses, and organizations who believe that the community college athletics experience is something worth fighting for. Each member of the Spartan 300 has pledged to donate $100 per month for five years (total pledge $6,000) to ensure that Nevada male and female student-athletes continue to have the opportunity to excel on the playing field while they succeed in the classroom.

SPARTAN 300 PLEDGE FORM Name______Phone______E-Mail______

Address______City, State, Zip______

Payment Timing (check one): Monthly Quarterly Annually

Payment Method (check one): MasterCard/Visa • Enter number: ______Exp. Date______

PayPal (automatic deduction from checking account) Online Banking (many banks offer this as a courtesy to their customers) WNC Employee Payroll Deduction Bill me The WNC Foundation Office is available to assist with any of these payment options. FAX FORM: 775-445-4472 MAIL TO: Wildcats Athletics Spartan 300,2201 West College Pkwy.,Carson City, NV 89703 - INFORMATION Helaine Jesse, Vice President, Development & External Affairs • 775-445-3240 or [email protected]

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Wildcats Athletes Where are They Now? Winning in Classroom Life Long Learner Pays It Forward There is good news to go around for Barbara Day’s nursing program ori- in Reno. As a reflection of her dedi- both the baseball and new softball entation day in 2003 was a bit over- cation, she is starting a bachelor’s teams. For the past seven semesters, whelming. On her 45 mile drive degree program in nursing this sum- since baseball began at Western, the home, her thoughts were a mix of mer. collective team grade point average “Oh my gosh, what have I gotten my- “I received several scholarships has never dipped below a “B.” The 26 self into,” and “This is exactly where I at WNC, and they helped me greatly baseball players at the college earned have wanted to be for 25 years.” with school costs and the cost of trav- a 3.11 GPA for the fall semester with a Over the years, always attending eling 90 miles round trip to Carson 95 percent course completion record. school at night, she held various jobs City.” “After building character and to support her two children as a sin- In appreciation of the generous good citizens, academic success is our gle parent. After moving to Nevada, donors who helped her along the team’s top priority,” Coach DJ Whit- she raised her family single-handed- way, Barbara and her family have temore said. “The players under- ly while achieving two associate de- established the Day Family Nursing stand they are here to take advantage grees and all of the prerequisites for Scholarship to encourage WNC stu- of the opportunity to earn a degree the nursing program. dents to work hard and succeed. “My and transfer to four-year universities “I was fortunate to have excellent parents always placed a high value and colleges.” Whittemore cited the role models, quality instruction and on education, and college’s supportive environment, leadership in school, and as a non- because the scholar- including administration, counseling traditional student, these are some ships I received had and a tutoring program as ingredi- of the reasons I did well and enjoyed such an impact on ents for success. nursing school,” said Barbara. my life, I wanted to The 17 players on the new wom- Receiving her certification in help other nursing en’s softball team also reported aca- both oncology and medical-surgical students, especially demic success. In their first semester, nursing, she has worked at Renown the single parents.” the women earned a 3.10 GPA with Hospital and the VA Medical Center BARBARA DAY an 85 percent course completion rate. Tell Us About Yourself... You are WNC! Some of you have earned associate degrees or have transferred to four-year institutions. You may have reached milestones in your life that you would like to share. A strong alumni association can provide opportunities for meaningful interaction. But first, we’d like to get reacquainted. Please fill out this form to help us update our alumni database.

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Tee it up twice for WNC Scholarship Reception Offers Mark your calendars, head for the putting green, and hit a few range Chance to Say Thanks balls to get ready for two great events to benefit students at Western Smiles and hugs abounded at the WNC Foundation’s Nevada College. Ninth Annual Scholarship Appreciation & Recognition Reception in September. A record number of student Golf for Greenwave Graduates, the annual Fallon The Western Nevada College Foundation is gearing recipients joyously greeted their donors to personally golf tournament sponsored by Greater Nevada Mort- up for its 12th annual Golf Classic fund-raiser on thank them for their support. Donors had the oppor- gage Services, is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at the Monday, Sept. 21 at Thunder Canyon Golf & Country tunity to put the face to the name of students whose Golf Course @ Fallon. The event will tee off in a shot- Club. This popular event will tee off at 9 a.m. in a shot- lives were changed by their generosity. Students had gun scramble at 8:30 a.m. Golfers will enjoy a tourna- gun scramble. The entry fee will include a continental the opportunity to meet the donors who had taken a ment luncheon, raffle, and tee prizes. All proceeds will breakfast, on-course refreshments, tee prizes, contests, personal interest in their success. benefit scholarships for Churchill County High School and a barbecue following the tournament. All proceeds The foundation thanks the scholarship donors graduates who attend WNC Fallon. will benefit WNC Foundation special projects. who enhanced the lives of 150 students this year. “Having fun is almost guaranteed. The scramble COST Their kindness and commitment allowed the founda- format ensures even duffers will do well,” said WNC $50 per person • $200 per team tion to fund almost $133,000 of the $161,500 awarded Vice President of Development and External Affairs $50 Hole sponsorships each for the 2008-09 academic year. Helaine Jesse. INFORMATION COST Scholarships can change lives. Bus Scharmann $150 per person • $800 per corporate team Dean of Fallon Campus & Rural Development $300 Hole sponsorships each 775-423-7565 • [email protected] INFORMATION Nick Serrano WNC Foundation• 775-445-3240 • [email protected] Sales Manager, Greater Nevada Mortgage Services 775-888-6999 • [email protected] Members of Korean War Veterans Carson City Chapter 305 with their scholarship recipient, nursing student Joshua Pearce.

WNC Foundation Names New Board Members Three new members have been named to the Western Nevada College Foundation Board of Trustees. Michael Bennett, Mike Berney and Scott Rasner will join 35 other board members and officers who help develop funds for support of the educational, cultural and service goals of the college.

Born and raised in Carson City, Mi- Mike Berney, lifelong Fallon resident, has been a li- Wildcats head softball coach, Scott Rasner was instru- chael Bennett graduated from Carson censed realtor with Berney Realty, LTD since 1977. He mental in development of the athletics program at High School in 1995. He earned an as- is a graduate of the Nevada Realtors Institute and is a WNC. Before his retirement sociate degree at WNC and a bachelor Certified Residential Specialist. Mike has held numer- from his job as a state of Ne- of science degree in civil engineering ous leadership roles in the community including chair- vada Information Technology from the University of Nevada, Reno. manship positions with the Churchill County Board of manager, he had already be- A licensed professional engineer in Equalization, Churchill Community Hospital Advisory gun his work at WNC as one of Nevada and California, he has worked Board and Churchill County Museum Association. He the foundation’s athletics com- at Lumos and Associates, civil engi- is past board president of the Fallon Board of Real- mittee founding members. His neering firm since 1995. He isen- MICHAEL BENNETT tors and the Fallon Men’s Softball and Basketball As- love of athletics is reflected in gineering manager in the Carson City sociations. Mike is a current member of the Churchill 21 years of coaching baseball, office, overseeing a department County Election Board and Debt Management Com- 15 years as Carson City Little of eight project managers, engineers, designers and mittee. He was honored as SCOTT RASNER League and Babe Ruth board technicians. Married for 12 years with a daughter, Realtor of the Year in 1990 member and teaching martial arts, holding a second he and his family love outdoor adventures, especially and has twice received the degree Black Belt. A lifelong Nevadan, Scott wants to camping, off-roading, fly fishing, hiking and land- Churchill County Education give local Nevada student athletes the opportunity to scape photography. Association ‘Citizen’s Service achieve success in both education and athletics. to Education’ Award.

MIKE BERNEY

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The SPOTLIGHT is on Broadway! Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company 2009 WNC 2009 Cultural Series - From the exotic to the romantic, a season Faces, Voices & Stories you won’t forget… “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” Joseph & the Amazing Thursday, April 23 Technicolor Dreamcoat Marlette Hall-WNC Carson City • 7 p.m. May 8-10, 15-17 Admission: $8 (General) • $5 (WNC Students) A lively, comic and colorful journey Funds to help plant trees on campus through the Biblical story of young See environmental films that are designed to provoke thinking and advocacy on bioengineering, Joseph, sold into slavery by his broth- water issues, wilderness preservation, citizen activism and more. ers after his father favored him with a gorgeous colored cloak. His gift of prophecy saves him from an uncertain GALLERY EXHIBITS 2009 fate and helps him to rescue Egypt from famine. Animated with a high-energy mix of music and dancing from 50’s rock CARSON CAMPUS FALLON CAMPUS to calypso to country western, this show is Main & College Gallery - Virgil Getto Hall Gallery an international audience favorite. Bristlecone Through May 1 * April 13 – May 8 Student Multimedia The King and I Student Multimedia Art Show Portfolio Show November 7-8, 13-15, 20-22 - Winner of multiple Tony and Academy Main Gallery – Bristlecone May 4 – 15 awards, this captivating and beloved May 25 – Aug. 21 Student Multimedia Art Show musical is coming to Carson City for the “Always Lost” - first time! A British school teacher comes Photography and Literature Information: 775-423-7565 to Siam to educate the children of the - King, a ruler intrigued by the West but Aug. 31 – Oct. 2 entrenched in Eastern customs. Their Faculty Art Exhibit unexpected and unlikely affection for - each other overrides the vast cultural differences that separate them. Oct. 12 – Nov. 19 Pottery by Joe & Shiho Winter Tickets: $20/$18/$16 - Carson City Community Center Information: 775-445-3000 INFO: 775-445-4249

www.wnc.edu/foundation/ WNC in touch MAGAZINE Spring 2009 11 FOUNDATION OFFICERS Roger Williams, Chair • Donal Hummer, Jr., Chair-Elect Jed Block, Secretary-Treasurer • Tom Metcalf, Immediate Past Chair

COLLEGE PRESIDENT Carol A. Lucey, Ph.D.

VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Invest in our Helaine Jesse, CFRE community’s future.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bob Adams Virgil Getto Tammy Nelson Shelly Aldean Niki Gladys James L. Parker, Ph.D. Remember the WNC Carolyn C. Barbash Jerry Gregory Dorothy Ramsdell Foundation in your Michael Bennett Lillian Hack Scott Rasner Mike Berney Kathy Halbardier Pam Robinson charitable giving. Michelle Bertocchi Kris Holt Fred Schmidt Gayle Block Harold Jacobsen Bernice Sheldon Nicole Block Steve Lewis, Ed.D. Ann Silver Jim Consiglio Randall Long Dorothy Timian-Palmer Sean Davison Art Mallory Robin Williamson Pat Fisler Roger Moellendorf Sally Zola David Friedrich

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