2 0 1 1 | ANNUAL REPORT | 2 0 1 2 COLLEGE mission CONTENTS At , we take pride in providing a quality, comprehensive education for a wide variety of learners. We are committed to student success, 2 | Message from the President offering value and opportunity for all members of our community. 3 | Enriching Lives, Building Futures The Antelope Valley College Foundation 4 | Campus Profile 5 | Graduate Profile: Joshua Mendoza 6 | Partnership Profile: First Solar 7 | Osher Endowed Scholarships 8 | Donor Legacy: Stephen Langjahr and Rio Tinto 9 | Donor Legacy: Naming Opportunities 10 | Faculty Profile: Hayward Award 11 | Staged To Perfection: 2011 Theater Dedication Steinway Artist Performance 12 | AVCF Membership Societies: The AVCF Heritage Society 13 | AVCF Membership Societies: Antelope Valley College President’s Circle vision 14 | AVC 2011-12 Financial Highlights To provide quality education that enriches lives and builds futures. 15 | AVCF 2011-12 Financial Highlights 16 | Supporting Students Through the AVCF 17–20 | 2011-12 Donor Honor Roll

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Message from the President Enriching Lives, Building Futures The Antelope Valley College Foundation

In the midst of our daily routine, it’s easy to • Purchased a 60-acre parcel in Palmdale to serve AVCCD The Antelope Valley College Foundation serves to assist the college overlook the big picture. as the future home of the Palmdale Center. In Board of Trustees by matching its educational successes with financial support. It is I was reminded of this recently as I prepared my addition, the district satisfied state requirements you, our many donors listed in our Donor Honor Roll, who help us retirement letter. Effective June 30, 2013,I will leave to establish a certified educational center in Michael R. Adams reach our goals to provide financial support and partnerships for the Palmdale. students, faculty and staff at Antelope Valley College. Antelope Valley College after 14 years—nine years Steve Buffalo and eight months of those as superintendent/ • Created a unique public education delivery Jack Seefus Students remain our utmost priority, and as we face continued president. structure that includes on our Lancaster campus both an early college high school, Students on Lew Stults financial challenges, your support becomes even more critical. In Much has happened during that time. Thus, as part 2010-11, we awarded more than $120,000 in scholarships, raised the Academic Rise (SOAR) High School, as well as Betty J. Wienke of this annual report, I thought it appropriate to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through more than $870,000 in tax-deductible donations, and provided over look at some of the significant accomplishments State University, Bakersfield–Antelope Sandra Govin, half a million dollars in financial support to the college. Student Trustee of recent years—not just 2011-12. Valley. In addition, through a partnership with AVC has: California State University, Long Beach, we Access to an excellent, accredited education leading to individual • Sustained full accreditation during the last three provide opportunities for students to enroll in and community success is a supporting goal for the AVC Foundation. comprehensive visits conducted by Accrediting engineering programs locally. AVC Administration Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Commission for Community and Junior Colleges’ • Implemented numerous programs to help (WASC) allows Antelope Valley College students to earn academic (ACCJC) evaluation teams. As you know, Antelope students achieve their academic and career goals, Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. credits that will be accepted at any educational institution. This Valley College is one of the few two-year public including American Sign Language, deaf studies, Superintendent | President accreditation, coupled with the still-affordable tuition, truly allows colleges not sanctioned by the ACCJC in recent law enforcement and firefighter academies, Newton Chelette our students to “start here and go anywhere.” years. forensics, Model United Nations, administration VP Student Services We owe our continued growth and success to the many individuals, • Achieved in 2004 the passage of Measure R, a local of justice, aircraft and fabrication assembly, (Interim) businesses, corporations and foundations who have generously construction bond measure that has supported respiratory care, and radiologic technology. Sharon Lowry donated to meet students’ needs at Antelope Valley College. On building construction and renovation, land It has been an honor and privilege to serve the VP Academic Affairs behalf of the Antelope Valley College Foundation and our Board purchase for the permanent Palmdale campus, community. Serving as the college’s chief executive creation of additional parking, infrastructure and Shane Turner of Directors, I thank the entire community for your investment in Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. officer has truly been the most fulfilling work of my education and the transformational opportunities it provides in the Lena Grand Weber Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, and life. VP Human Resources safety and lighting upgrades. The improvements lives of our students. VP Administrative Services to the college’s physical environment have Best wishes, (Vacant) With deep appreciation, increased enrollment capacity and enhanced both student learning and teaching. Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. • Opened a Performing Arts Theatre that gives students the opportunity to perform on a professional-level stage and develop the technical skills required to support performances. The facility provides an ideal learning environment for training in entertainment and arts fields, and serves as the Superintendent | President Lena Grand Weber college’s largest lecture hall. Antelope Valley College President, Antelope Valley College Foundation

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2 ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Professor/Author Wins prize, publication deal Campus Profile Antelope Valley College English Professor Charles Hood won the Hollis Graduate Profile: Summers Poetry Prize. He will receive $1,000 and publication of his book manuscript, “South x South,” based on his travels in Antarctica. Music professor honored Joshua Mendoza Hood’s manuscript submission was judged the best out of 400 entries. Music Professor Dr. David Newby was named as Antelope Valley The contest judge was Jordan Davis, poetry editor for “The Nation” College’s Scholar in Residence for 2012-13, the highest honor accorded magazine. a faculty member at the college. Kevin Haworth, executive editor, Ohio University Press and Swallow Newby was recognized during the annual Faculty Recognition Day Press, says of the work that “Charles Hood’s book brings us the news Joshua Mendoza recalls one of his most formative moments at AVC was held in the Performing Arts Theatre at the Lancaster campus. from the bottom of the world, in all its harsh glory. In his poems, receiving a $500 scholarship. In recommending Newby for the honor, colleague Carolyn Burrell cited Antarctica, that distant and strange land, feels just a little bit closer— Mendoza was dual enrolled at AVC and as a high school sophomore at Newby’s extensive musical contributions to the college and to the no less terrifying, but a place engaged with history and human lives. Students on the Academic Rise (SOAR) High School at AVC’s Lancaster community as an instructor, as well as artistic director and conductor Ohio University Press is delighted that ‘South x South’ is this year’s Hollis campus when he received the AVC Foundation Scholarship. of the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale. Summers Poetry Prize winner.” Receiving a financial award for academic achievement was unknown Criteria for the annual award include the candidate’s ability to increase The book will explore the connection between American aviation and territory for Mendoza and his working class parents. knowledge within a discipline, bring credit to the college, and serve as scientific knowledge.I t will present polar aviation from a hot air balloon “It was just so exciting for me, I kept applying,” Mendoza said. That was a “compassionate and skillful educator who opens visionary insights for in 1902 through Admiral Byrd’s flight over the South Pole in 1929 to the followed by other scholarships. students.” first plane to land at the South Pole. By the time Mendoza reached his final year at AVC and SOAR, his enthusiasm Newby came to AVC in fall 1989. He has a bachelor’s degree in music “Without airplanes and helicopters, science wouldn’t happen,” Hood for applying for scholarships carried over to his applications for college. A from Illinois State University, and master’s and doctoral degrees in said. stellar student who carried a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) in high music from Indiana University. Newby’s dissertation on Igor Stravinsky’s Hood has been to Antarctica twice; once to visit Chilean and Uruguayan school classes and a 3.93 GPA at AVC, he applied to 13 universities. He was opera “Oedipus Rex,” won the Julius Herford Prize from the American bases, and once to McMurdo Station and the South Pole, funded by an accepted to all except one. Choral Directors Association and was hailed by the Choral Journal as “a Artist and Writer’s Grant from the National Science Foundation. major contribution” to literature on Stravinsky. He chose Stanford University, where he’s now in his second year of “Compared to Antarctica,” Hood said, “the Antelope Valley seems rather engineering studies. “I always liked science and technology. So I think engineering is “When you see all the stuff that everyone else has done, it’s really hollywood comes to avc hemmed-in and over-populated. Going to Antarctica was like going to That first $500 scholarship pales in comparison to the cost of his current a good fit since it incorporates those fields.” intimidating actually,” Mendoza said. A Discovery Channel program that explains the science behind everyday the moon.” education – in excess of $40,000 in tuition and fees for the 2012-13 phenomena featured a segment with Professor Christos Valiotis. Sponsored by Ohio University, the Hollis Summers Poetry Prize is academic year. However, with scholarships and financial aid, Mendoza Along the way, Mendoza – entering his senior year -- was a Nevertheless, Mendoza continues to perform well. essentially has a “full ride” to Stanford, historically ranked as one of the summer intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards The segment, shot in an AVC lab, was part of a Discovery Channel show named after the distinguished poet who taught for many years at Ohio The Stanford Society of Chicano and Latino Engineers and nation’s top universities and sometimes referred to as “the Harvard of the Air Force Base. “Penn and Teller Tell a Lie” with magicians Penn and Teller. Valiotis was University. Hood’s book will be released by Ohio University Press in April Scientists presented Mendoza its Leadership in Academics West.” called upon to explain the physics behind a carnival act game. 2013. Aside from his academic pursuits, Mendoza noticed a change in Award for having one of the highest GPAs among society It’s been a remarkable six years for Mendoza. how he interacted with people. members during 2011-12. For a second show, a crew from the Animal Planet series “Pit Bulls and Parolees” filmed a segment with AVC English instructors Nicelle The journey to be one of the elite few to attend Stanford started in eighth “In junior high, I was the loaner,” Mendoza said. “But in high “It wasn’t a 4.0 like I was used to, but it was still pretty good,” said Davis and Professor Charles Hood working to assist an aspiring writer grade when the Palmdale native was encouraged by a teacher to apply to school, I was involved more in speech contests and clubs.” Mendoza. and parolee. The parolee ended up enrolling in Hood’s Freshman attend SOAR. At the time, SOAR was located in some portable buildings in His increased comfort level in being around people has led Mendoza will need to declare his major by the end of this Composition course. a dusty lot next to the college’s Black Box Theatre. Mendoza to the role of encourager of younger students still at academic year. He’s leaning toward mechanical engineering, yet “Once I really got into it, it was really, really exciting to get into college SOAR when he returns home. he’s contemplating a minor in education. Five Community Members Honored classes,” Mendoza said. (SOAR students take a combination of high school “Joshua is definitely going to be a very successful young man,” Whether tutoring math or teaching an SAT preparation Five community members were recognized in March at the 2012 and college classes.) “I felt I was doing better than some of the (traditional said SOAR biology teacher Yvonne Campos, who was Mendoza’s workshop, Mendoza said he enjoys inspiring others. Achievement Awards Dinner conducted by AVC and the AVC age) students already at AVC.” teacher his first year of high school. “A lot of the kids here at SOAR Foundation. The recipients and their awards were Fred Thompson (’66), “I’ve always been invested in the success of other students. What was Mendoza’s goal? are pretty amazing, but he’s a standout. His drive is what’s going I want them to have the same kind of opportunities available College Service Award; Jim Carter (’56), Distinguished Alumnus Award; to take him places.” aviatrix Flora Belle Reece, Professional Achievement Award; Salvador “I knew I wanted to go to college, but I really didn’t have a major in mind. to them as I had,” said Mendoza. Martinez, Community Service Award; and Earl Wilson, Public Service My parents encouraged me to go into engineering,” he said. “My plans Mendoza said being among the academic elite at Stanford has Award. changed about 15 million times. proven to be intimidating.

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Partnership Profile: First Solar “There is no resource more OSHER Endowed Scholarships A developer of two local solar electric systems has established important in reaching our 10 $1,000 annual scholarships in perpetuity thanks to a $140,000 In May 2008, the Bernard Osher Foundation pledged Antelope Valley College specifically donation to the Antelope Valley College Foundation. goals than helping develop a gift of $50 million—the largest gift ever given to any contributed $389,021, generating an a well-educated and well- community college system. Through the incredible additional $194,511 in match dollars First Solar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of thin-film from the Bernard Osher Foundation. photovoltaic solar modules and a developer of large solar prepared workforce.” generosity of the Bernard Osher Foundation, local donors and the Antelope Valley College Foundation’s This initiative generated enough to electricity systems, presented the cash award during the fund new scholarships for at least 29 challenge match resulted in $583,532 in endowed college’s annual Scholarship Convocation held in May 2012. —Jim Woodruff students at Antelope Valley College scholarship dollars, which will generate 29 $1,000 annual “There is no resource more important in reaching our goals every year, in perpetuity. scholarships to support Antelope Valley College students than helping develop a well-educated and well-prepared in perpetuity. The Antelope Valley College workforce,” Jim Woodruff, vice president of state and local Foundation is deeply grateful for the government affairs for First Solar, told the audience of several Thanks to the great work of community college commitment of our community to hundred. “That is why First Solar is proud to present this foundations across the state, more than $28.5 million was supporting students educational donation of $140,000 to establish the First Solar Scholarship at raised for the California Community Colleges Scholarship goals and professional aspirations. The Antelope Valley College for the residents of Antelope Valley.” Endowment, enough to fund more than 3,300 following is the list of generous donors “This is one example of the relationship between the college scholarships annually, forever. The endowment includes who became part of this historic The newest Osher Scholarship donors were recognized for their contributions at the fall Scholarship and the business community working together to support the $25 million lead gift and an additional $14.2 million in initiative. For your investment in the Appreciation Breakfast. Their gifts, matched with the Osher Foundation Endowment Gift, will generate our students,” AVC President Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. said of First match dollars from the Osher Foundation. future, we say, “Thank you!” many $1,000 scholarships in perpetuity to support AVC students. Solar’s donation. The gift will be used to create an endowment, that when Osher named scholarships Additional Osher Donors combined with a match by the Osher Foundation, will provide AVC Anatomy and Physiology Department Helen Acosta Dr. Charlotte Forte-Parnell Sharon and Jim Lowry Southern California Edison at least 10 $1,000 annual scholarships in perpetuity, plus some Scholarship—Osher additional one-time scholarships in 2013, according to Bridget Michael R. and Laura Adams Dorine Foster-Selleck Dr. Susan Lowry and Tucker St. John AVC Social and Behavioral Science Scholarship Razo, AVC’s executive director of institutional advancement Scott Allan Dr. Barbara Fredette Dr. Robert Lundergan Judy Sullivan —Osher and foundation. Beverly and Vernon Armison Wanda Gallerson Fran and Hernando Marroquin Keith and Kathy Swords AVC Tutor Scholarship—Osher AV Pediatrics Allergy & Family Chris and Michael Garcia —McDonald’s, Minc. Inc. Santi and Rachel Tafarella “I am thrilled and grateful for First Solar’s generous contribution. Caleb Simpson Memorial Scholarship—Osher Medicine Dr. Irit Gat Mary McGuire Fred and Deneese Thompson It is an investment in our students and it is an investment in Changing Lives Scholarship—Osher Bret and Suzanne Banks Allan Gold Inge Morgenthaler our Antelope Valley community,” Razo said. “We look forward Donna R. Bailey Memorial Scholarship—Osher Leyla Barber Celia Gray Linda Noteboom Jeffrey Tibbetts to a strong and continued relationship with them.” Dr. Charles Lee, O.D. Memorial Scholarship Lori and Brad Braverman Dr. Rosa Hall-Holdredge and Rosa Onofre Raquel and Ignacio Trejo First Solar has asked that residents of the Antelope Valley —Palmdale West Kiwanis Club—Osher Dr. Ralph and Sue Brax Richard Holdredge Gwennette Preston Shane and Meredith Turner communities of Antelope Acres, Fairmont, Neenach and Oso Dr. Magdalena Caproiu Scholarship C. and K.P. Bresee Dr. Robert Harris Tasakyna Raper Dr. Les and Jane Uhazy be given priority for the scholarships, based on need. of Excellence—Osher David Buchan James Heard Gary and Patty Rardon Union Bank First Solar Scholarship—Osher Sylvia Castro and Rudy Arroyo Diane Idleman Bridget Razo and The company is constructing its 230 megawatt Antelope Christos and Nancy Valiotis Lancaster West Rotary Foundation Scholarship Dr. Ronald Chapman Dr. Matthew Jaffe Jim Johannesmeyer Valley Solar Ranch One near the westside communities. Once Pamela and Stephen Walton —Osher Dr. Richard and Kristen Jorris Vicky Remp completed, the solar ranch and a smaller Alpine facility built Douglas B. Weber, DDS The McCutcheon Years (1952-1957) Alumni Jennifer Coffman Oscar and Ella Kugelstadt Terry Rezek by First Solar will contain more than 4.5 million photovoltaic Scholarship—Osher Geary Cook Stephen and Jenet Langjahr Stella Rose Dorothy and Glenn Williams modules capable of producing enough electricity for about Northrop Grumman Corporation Scholarship—Osher Sheyla Cooley Ralph and Betty Larson Wade Saari Tina and Paul Wilson 140,000 California homes. The Ron Emard “Cherish the Child” Scholarship Elayne Davis Michele Lathrop Shirley and Gerry Sayles Ted Younglove —Osher Joseph Esdin Christopher Laubach Cornelia Scott Christina Zickert Rotary Club of Lancaster Scholarship—Osher Debra and Timothy Feickert Denis Lema Dr. Thomas Shey Dr. Jill Zimmerman Seth Harris Memorial Scholarship—Osher Dr. Jackie and Carla Fisher Jerry and Gloria Lewis Ron Simpson Family Walt and Ginger Woltosz Tutor Scholarship—Osher Kether Foisel Bonnie Link Karen and James Smith

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Philanthropy is critical to augment state bond funding programs for our new campus building projects. Donors interested in extending their personal legacy through naming opportunities of new projects recently completed, in progress, or planned have an array of choices. The financial requirements for naming opportunities differ, and donors are encouraged to discuss their ideas In an Antelope Valley College career that has spanned His father was an elementary school teacher and, from with the Antelope Valley College Foundation President Lena Grand Weber and Executive Director Bridget F. Razo. 40 years, Professor Stephen Langjahr has left a lasting an early age, Steve Langjahr seemed to have a knack for impression on thousands of human anatomy and explaining things. Antelope Valley College naming opportunities can: physiology students. “I try to make the course more than a gauntlet of facts,” • Demonstrate a partnership in support of education Thus, it’s only fitting that one of the labs in the college’s Langjahr once said of teaching anatomy. “Information is • Memorialize a loved one new Health and Sciences Building should carry as a really useless unless you have the ability to apply it.” • Honor those in our community who have made great achievements • Recognize an individual, family or business name in a prestigious educational landmark. lasting tribute the name Stephen W. Langjahr Anatomical Thus Langjahr strives to present the facts in context with Preparation Laboratory. applications, whether it’s pointing out muscle structure NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Include: After earning a bachelor’s degree from California State on a body builder or utilizing anatomy coloring books. University, San Bernardino and a master’s from California And of course, he uses actual human cadavers—a Corner Monument HEALTH AND SCIENCES BUILDING Stage State University, Long Beach, Langjahr settled into a resource more frequently associated with a university Library Plaza Health and Sciences Building Studio Theatre long and distinguished career teaching anatomy and rather than a community college. Front Entrance Fountain Virtual Science Classroom Conference Room physiology. Langjahr’s effectiveness in successfully communicating Flagpole Courtyard Courtyard Dressing Rooms Faculty Offices The two courses are required for the college’s associate difficult subject matter to his students captured the Child Development Center Dining Area degree nursing program, thus most of his students attention of his peers who in 1986 chose him for the Classrooms Child Development Center WEST CAMPUS ATHLETIC FIELDS through the years have been prospective registered college’s highest faculty honor, the Scholar in Residence. Laboratories Playground Baseball Stadium nurses. The courses are viewed by students as quite Naming of a laboratory is one of many naming Offices Softball Stadium rigorous, which would seem to make Langjahr an ideal fit opportunities available to the public through the AVC HORTICULTURE for teaching the classes. PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE North Athletic Field Foundation. Contact the Advancement and Foundation Horticulture Building South Athletic Field Langjahr has wanted to teach since he was a child. Office for details, (661) 722-6300, ext. 6391. Agricultural Test and Display Gardens Theater Building Theater Courtyard Tennis Courts Steve Langjahr, kneeling, inflates his hot air balloon for a demonstration Nursery House Theater Courtyard Fountain Gymnasium to middle school students attending an event at AVC. Laboratories Greenhouses Theater Lobby Faculty Offices Donor Legacy: Rio Tinto Minerals A conference room in the new Health and Sciences company, they serve more than 1,000 customers in 100 Building will be named the Rio Tinto Minerals Conference countries who rely on borates to create an extraordinarily Room following a donation to the AVC Foundation last diverse range of products. fall by Rio Tinto Minerals—Boron Operations. Rio Tinto Minerals distinguishes itself through Rio Tinto Minerals is a global leader in industrial mineral cutting-edge research and development; world-class supply and science. They provide nearly half the world’s safety, environmental and community practices; and supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are a commitment to constant innovation and improvement. essential to life and to modern living. A part of the Rio Tinto Their commitment to Antelope Valley College students Night view of Rio Tinto Minerals—Boron Operations. Group, a premiere international mining and resources and our community is very much appreciated.

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An Antelope Valley College professor who has Presented annually to four recipients from different regions of the state, the dedicated her career to helping students learn more award recognizes community college faculty members who demonstrate the efficiently through various diagnostic techniques highest level of commitment to their students, college and profession. was named in spring 2012 to the highest statewide Williams was presented her award March 5 in Sacramento at a meeting of the honor for community college faculty. Board of Governors. Professor Dorothy Williams is the sixth Antelope The trek to a distinguished faculty member started for Williams in 1976 as Valley College faculty member to garner the a student worker in the college’s tutoring center. While pursuing a master’s Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. degree in English at California State University, Northridge, Williams was The award, named for former state community offered a part-time teaching job at AVC in 1981. college chancellor Gerald Hayward, was created by Five years later, she was hired full time. Although she held the formal title of the Board of Governors of California Community English professor, her assignment was as an academic skills learning specialist. Colleges to honor outstanding faculty members. As academic skills learning specialist, she facilitated what is possible to retain students, to create access for them, and to help them succeed. The award came just months before Williams’ June 2012 retirement. “It’s nice especially at the end of your career to look back and say: ‘Did I Staged to Perfection: accomplish anything?’ And yes, I did. Somebody noticed. I did accomplish something,” Williams said. 2011 Theater Dedication

Williams used the occasion to recognize other faculty members who work A musical tribute to movie soundtracks and themes from TV shows served as the tirelessly to help students. opening performance for Antelope Valley College’s new Performing Arts Theatre. “I’ll stand for the unknown faculty—those who serve day-to-day unnoticed. The October 15, 2011 theater opening featured the Antelope Valley Symphony I will accept the honor for them as well,” she said. Orchestra and Master Chorale under the direction of Dr. David Newby performing “I’m glad that after nearly 30 years of (full-time) service to the students “Symphonic Cinema.” Those attending heard music from such classic films as Dorothy was recognized. It couldn’t have been awarded to a better person,” “Vertigo,” “Gone With the Wind,” “Chinatown,” “A Streetcar Named Desire” and shows said Christos Valiotis, Academic Senate president and himself a winner of the such as “The Andy Griffith Show”—complete with whistling and snapping fingers. Hayward Award in 2009. The concert was preceded by a reception hosted by the AVC Foundation. Williams developed training materials and made improvements leading to a tutor certification program that followed the international guidelines of the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Steinway Artist Performance In 1992, CRLA certification was awarded to the college in all three levels— Distinguished American pianist Jeffrey regular, advanced and master. This past fall, CRLA certification was renewed and Siegel performed a free concert at Antelope approved for the college with accolades. One reviewer wrote: “The integration Valley College’s Performing Arts Theatre on of current research and best practices in learning theory, developmental March 18. Siegel performed compositions by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Scott education, tutoring, retention, learning outcomes, and student success into Joplin and Edward MacDowell in a concert sponsored by Steinway and Sons. Siegel, a Steinway artist, has an active, content-rich, thorough tutor training course was exciting to see.” performed all over the world including solo performances with the world’s great orchestras including the Others from AVC to receive the award were Dr. Bruce Smith (1991), Dr. Martha Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, Philharmonic and Philharmonia, Moscow State Symphony, NHK Symphony of Japan, New York Philharmonic, Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Dorothy Williams Wengert (1992), Patricia Márquez (2000) and Richard Manley (2006). Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The AVC Foundation sponsored a reception following the performance.

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By naming Antelope Valley College in a will, trust or insurance arrangement, you can leave a sustaining legacy at the The AVC President’s Circle was created to bring community and college college—providing you the opportunity to receive recognition for supporting the college both now and in the leadership together in a united effort to ensure that Antelope Valley College future. Please contact the Advancement and Foundation office at (661) 722-6300, ext. 6391, for more information on excels at anticipating community needs and is equipped to meet them. leaving your legacy at AVC. Members of the AVC President’s Circle comprise an esteemed society of • Bequests —A donor simply incorporates the appropriate language in their will or estate documents leaving a forward-thinking individuals who choose to invest in the future of our specific sum or percentage to the charity. community through education. Members contribute $1,000 annually to the AVC Foundation, helping increase • Charitable Remainder Trust—This method allows donors to create a trust with assets managed by a trustee. The donor receives an income-tax deduction in the year that the trust is created. financial support of students and college programs—including scholarships, AVC Foundation grants and classroom equipment—as well as helping • Memorials and Endowments—A gift to Antelope Valley College in your name or the name of your loved one promote the importance of education in our community. while realizing tax benefits for your kindness. BENEFITS • Charitable Lead Trust—Make a donation now while reducing the tax costs for your heirs in the future. Antelope Valley College President’s Circle members • Charitable Gift Annuity—Gift annuities are simple contracts in which you exchange a gift of cash or securities for enjoy the best of Antelope Valley College’s a guaranteed, fixed income each year for the rest of your life. Advantages include income for life, tax deduction unique cultural and educational events with and capital gains tax savings, and tax-free income. AVC’s president, administration, foundation board members, and community leaders. For more information, please contact Bridget F. Razo, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement and Foundation EVENTS (661) 722-6300, ext. 6313 | [email protected] | www.avc.edu/foundation • Briefings from the AVCF oundation and the AVC Superintendent/President about the “State of the College.” • Special access to arts and lectures events, ceremonies, receptions • Day trips and special tours guided by AVC Whit Carter Field professors and campus leaders. Jim Carter (’56), from left, Marilyn Carter While the Antelope Valley College Foundation supports the vitality and sustainability of the school and its students, it is also a community resource and Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. flank a plaque “What we have done for at the naming ceremony for Whit Carter that aids individuals and businesses in their tax-deductible planned giving Field at Brent Carder Marauder Stadium ourselves alone dies with goals. Consult with your financial advisor, and then help us help you plan a in fall 2011. Whit Carter, Jim’s father, was a us; what we have done meaningful legacy. sports enthusiast who carried his passion Please contact Brenna Humann, for football and basketball to coaching for others and the world Development Officer, AVCF oundation local elementary and high school remains and is immortal.” (661) 722-6300, ext. 6939 | [email protected] | www.avc.edu/foundation students and serving as a booster to AVC’s intercollegiate athletic program. A —Albert Pike radio station Carter owned, KAVL, carried live coverage of AVC athletic contests for many years.

12 ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 13 Antelope Valley College: Antelope Valley College Foundation: Financial Highlights and Statistics 2011-2012 “An investment in knowledge pays Financial Highlights 2011-2012 the best interest.” —Benjamin Franklin Student Financial Aid 2011-12 General Fund Summary ACTUAL GENERAL EXPENDITURES Statement of Financial Position Foundation $63,388,026 Restricted and Unrestricted Financial Aid Program Award Aid June 30, 2011 Revenue Count Amount Estimated 4% Endowments Actuals Assets 45% Scholarships Board of Governors (BOG) Enrollment Fee Waiver 21,643 $7,089,049 Revenue Current Assets Federal...... 2,757,343 Cash...... 35,485 41% Programs (TR) Cal Grant B & C 2,018 1,253,830 State...... 50,664,784 Investments...... 2,375,366 10% Unrestricted CARE Grant 148 51,359 Local...... 8,961,444 Note Receivable...... 35,210 Chafee Grant 54 123,528 Total Revenue...... $62,383,572 Total Current Assets...... $2,446,059 Other Assets Source 0f EOPS Grant 130 16,640 42% Academic Salaries Expenditures Contribution Receivable Private Funds Other grant: non-institutional source 44 42,086 19% Classified Salaries Academic Salaries...... 27,034,408 —Charitable Remainder Trust...... 213,458 4% Foundation Pell Grant 14,382 26,585,243 20% Employee Benefits Classified Salaries...... 12,576,432 Total Other Assets...... $213,458 & Government Employee Benefits...... 12,416,181 SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) 496 217,875 3% Supplies Total Assets...... $2,659,518 46% Individuals & Supplies...... 1,858,133 Service Organizations Total Grants 17,272 $28,290,561 11% Other Operating Costs Other Operating Costs...... 6,799,499 Liabilities and Net Assets 50% Corporations 1% Capital Expenditures Capital Expenditures...... 331,554 Liabilities & Businesses Total Loans 8,667 $19,502,161 4% Other Outgo Total Expenditures...... $61,016,208 Accounts Payable...... 19,140 Scholarship: non-institutional source 176 152,041 Other Outgo...... 2,371,818 Net Assets Unrestricted...... 28,955 Support Osher Scholarship 22 10,000 Total Expenditures to AVC GENERAL Revenue Budget and Other Outgo...... $63,388,026 Temporarily Restricted...... 604,682 Total Scholarships 198 $162,041 $62,383,572 Permanently Restricted...... 2,006,741 15% In Kind Reserves Total Net Assets...... $2,640,378 21% Scholarships Federal Work Study (FWS) (Federal share) 175 $272,196 82% State 14% Local 4% Federal COLA...... 0 Total Liabilities 26% Fundraising Antelope Valley College Total Annual 2011-2012 47,955 $55,316,008 Growth...... 0 and Net Assets...... $2,659,518 38% Instructional Basic Skills...... 307,440 & Student Programs Parking...... 258,740 Student Ethnicity %, Fall 2011 Student Status %, Fall 2011 Block Grant...... 95,837 Prop 20...... 420,290 Scholarships Awarded Total Net Assets African American 20.76 First Time Student 18.7 Surplus/Deficit...... ($1,004,454) 140,000 $3,000,000 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.41 First Time Transfer 4.6 120,000 $2,500,000 100,000 Asian 1.99 Returning Student 9.8 $2,000,000 80,000 Filipino 1.85 Continuing Student 63.6 Note: Antelope Valley College is dependent on the state for the vast majority of its funding (82 percent), with student fees (local) 60,000 $1,500,000 Hispanic 34.07 HS Student/Advanced Placement 3.3 Degrees and Awards 2011-2012 and federal money providing the remainder. 40,000 $1,000,000 Pacific Islander 0.25 Associate in Science Degrees 357 20,000 $ 500,000 Two or more races 2.92 Enrollment Statistics, Fall 2011 Associate in Arts Degrees 501

Unknown 11.06 Student Count 14,295 Certificates Awarded 421 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 • In 2002, 107 scholarships were awarded totaling $28,075. FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 White Non-Hispanic 26.68 Student Average Age 25.8 Total Award Count 1,279 • In 2012, 202 scholarships were awarded totaling $128,050.

14 ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 15 Antelope Valley College Donor honor Roll FY2011-2012 This list reflects contributions made to the Antelope Valley College through the Antelope Valley College Foundation from July 2011 through June 2012. If your name has been Foundation inadvertently omitted, we sincerely apologize. Please contact us at (661) 722-6300, ext. 6391, or [email protected] with any questions or corrections.

The Antelope Valley College Foundation is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the HERITAGE SOCIETY Dr. Charlotte Forte-Parnell Lewis and Patricia Arnold Kevin Cherry student educational experience at Antelope Valley College through fundraising activities The following people have remembered Wanda Gallerson David and Sharon Ashton Nancy Cholvin that provide student scholarships, grants and support for Antelope Valley College. In Antelope Valley College in their estates. Melvin and Olivia Grussing Bart and Sandra Avery Cynthia Christensen addition, the Foundation provides funds to faculty and staff for education enhancement Frank B. Andrews Ronald Guyadeen Marilyn Ayers Pandelis Chryssostomides projects. Established in 1993, the AVC Foundation works diligently to support educational Helen Babcock Kelley Hare Joyce and Jim Baker Wendy and Charles Cios Office of Institutional opportunities that will transform lives, provide workforce development, and enhance the Donna R. Bailey Dr. Robert and Michele Harris Bret and Suzanne Banks Wendy Clare Advancement and entire Antelope Valley Community. Jim A. Carter and family Dr. Rendel and Marsha Houston Leyla Barber Terry Cleveland Foundation Sylvia R. Fetter Rodger Jehlicka Charlotte Baxter Maria Clinton AVC FOUNDATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Fred Frederickson F. Michael and Melinda Keenan Victoria Beatty Dr. Richard and Jennifer Coffman Bridget F. Razo Pamela Kelley Joel Beckmann Dr. De’Nean and Coleman-Carew Executive Director • AVC Foundation Scholarship Program • President’s Circle events George Gregson Gary and Jill Nesbit • AVC Foundation Grants • Support for support organizations such as: Elizabeth A. Guenther Terrie Bellville and Jorge Carew Dr. David Newby Nancy Bergren Mike and Carol Collins Steve Standerfer AV Symphony Orchestra and Master Chorale Linda Christine Hingley Director of Public and • AVC Achievement Awards Dinner Lynda L. Lang Alis Odenthal Bill and Phyllis Bettencourt Sean Conway Friends of the Gallery Governmental Relations Judith L. Lenzen Rosa Onofre David Blackwood Sheyla Cooley • Annual Scholarship Convocation Leading Players Robert S. Lee Memorial Chris L. Perez Brian Bock Daryl and Laura Coon Stephen Burns • Alumni and Friends events Marauder Club for Athletics Christopher Porter Larry Bolster Jeffery Cooper Webmaster Loreen R. Shaffer Bob and Debbi Powell Dorothy Bolt Yesenia Cota The AVC Foundation is seeking individuals, corporations and foundations who wish to Dorothy N. Sweet Gary and Patty Rardon Sopa Boonsripisal Gary Cothran Sandi Rogers invest in education. By improving education, we can enhance the quality of life and INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS Scholarship Technician Gary and Sharon Roggenstein Telsa Boosalis Lora or Roger Counts commerce in our community. Advocate ($25,000–$49,999) Shirley and Gerry Sayles Kenya Covarrubias Donna R. Bailey Estate Bob Boyll Leyla Barber Jack and Maria Seefus Carolyn Brailer Dr. Karen Cowell Foundation Circle Clerical Assistant III Donald Seiwell Dr. Ralph and Sue Brax Stirlie Cox ($10,000–$24,999) Patsy Smith Susan and Gilbert Brinckerhoff Christi Crosby Jim Reddish Walt and Ginger Woltosz Advancement Assistant OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND FOUNDATION Fred and Deneese Thompson Dennis Brown David Cross 3041 West Avenue K | Lancaster, CA 93536-5426 | www.avc.edu/foundation Partner ($5,000–$9,999) Shane and Meredith Turner Jacob Brown Isaiah Culver mission Dr. Jackie and Carla Fisher Christos and Nancy Valiotis J. E. Brown III John A. and Lani Currado AVC Foundation Staff The Antelope Valley College Friends of AVC ($1,000–$4,999) Dr. Douglas B. Weber and Tom and Judy Brundage John B. and Fae Currado Brenna Humann Michael R. and Laura Adams Lena Grand Weber Winifred and George Brunston Robert and Bonnell Curry Development Officer Foundation’s mission is to Mark Amspoker Barbara Webster David Buchan Jane Cwayna and Joseph Kern increase resources, raise Los Angeles County Supervisor John and Dr. Martha Wengert Jennifer and William Buchanan Bill Dailey Sylvia Castro Michael D. Antonovich Dorothy and Glenn Williams Wallace and Phyllis Buchholz Dennis and Cynthia Davenport Accounting Assistant II funds and create friends Nadia Dickinson Aquino Bill and Winona Young Mike Burgess Jesse and Bettye Davis and partnerships to support Donn Berdahl Contributor (Gifts up to $499) David and Carolyn Burrell Travis and Sheryl Dawson Edward Beyer Arlette James and Frances Burton Dayle De Bry the educational mission of John and Barbara Blancett Anthony Abrams Jeannette and Steven Buteyn Dr. Jess F. Deegan II Mark and Dr. Stacy Bryant Helen Acosta Judy Caban Elvira DeJesus Antelope Valley College. Denise Burns Bonnie Adams Mike Canada Rochelle DeLoof Bridget F. Razo, MPA Brenna Humann (’99) Sandi Rogers Dr. Magdalena Caproiu Corine Aguilar Liana Carcamo Mark and Kerry Derrick Executive Director Development Officer Scholarship Coordinator Audrey Carter Cathleen Alamillo Brent and Nan Carder Larry and Gayle Dickenson (661) 722-6300, ext. 6313 (661) 722-6300, ext. 6939 (661) 722-6300, ext. 6860 Dr. Ronald Chapman Leslie Ament James and Marilyn Carter Debra Dickinson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chuck and Linda Church Mark Anderline Jose and Shannon Castro Terri Dionne Dr. Donald and Margaret Crane Chris Anderson Sylvia Castro and Rudy Arroyo Sandar Douglas Lynn DuPratt Marthe Aponte Michael Caudillo Joseph Dunn William Fenske Ron Applegate Deborah Charlie Ron and Carol Eastin

16 ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 2011 | 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 17 President’s Circle We thank the following members for their annual contribution of $1,000 or more to the areas of greatest need at AVC. Donor honor Roll FY2011-2012 Donor honor Roll FY2011-2012 Michael R. and Laura Adams All Valley Federal Credit Union James and Merica Edwards Chris and Rachel Hamilton Christopher and Patricia Keene Berna Mayer Jenell Paul Bernice and Charles Sims Dennis and Ila VanWert Greg and Marilyn Buchanan Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District —Bret Banks Perry and Alane Elders Karen and James Haney Kelly Kennerknecht John and Tena Mc Grath Charlene and Elvin Penka Edward Sirmons Cindy and Michael Vargas Eddie Corletto Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Brad and Ashley McAdam Carmelisa Perez Mark Sleczkowski Lawrence Veres Dilshani De Silva Nadia Dickinson Aquino—Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Dixie Eliopulos Vera Hardin Deborah King Monica Slone John Vignoni Marilyn Ayers Alyce Ellis Linda and Robert Harmon Lisa and Paul Kinison Tony McCalebb Pancracio and Victoria Perez Lynn DuPratt Mark and Dr. Stacy Bryant Richard Engel Paul Harris Susan and John Knapp Tina McDermott Clive Phillip Donald Sly Melanie Vine Jayne Esposito David and Carolyn Burrell Brigitte Eriksson Lynn Harrison Gail Knight Diana McElroy Hoa Pho Robin Smith Samuel and Susan Vitale Jane and Michael Frye Dr. Magdalena Caproiu Mayte Eriksson Donald Hart Assemblyman Steve and Ric McGill Phillip Pleasant Donald Ray and Phyllis Smith Kevin and Cheryl Von Tungeln Bryon Holbrook Audrey Carter Robert and Leona Fenbers John and Judy Hatcher Lilian Knight Dawn and Troy McIntosh Richard and Rosalie Porn Karen and James Smith Donald and Kathie Voss Arthur Howard Chuck and Linda Church George and Janet Fischer Nancy Jo Hatfield Percy Knox Rachel McQueen Dr. John and Susan Porter Karl Smith Gerald and L. Denise Walker Brenna Humann Ryan Smith Lynn DuPratt Rebecca Fiske Ryan Hazard Amy Hui Ruan Komins Tom McQueen Jr. Steven and Elizabeth Porter Wilda Wallace William Konovalov Dr. Jackie L. and Carla Fisher Kim and Lewis Fite James Heard Takashi and Yoko Kono Vicki Medina David and Tammy Potter Susan Snyder Kirk and Susan Wallis Dr. Charlotte Forte-Parnell Linda Lawson Richard Fleishman David and Shirley Heathman William Konovalov Andrea and Hector Medrano Tina and Cecil Pullum Steven and Joan Sodergren Robert Walters and Cleatta Simpson Jane and Michael Frye Tracey Lottier Joel Mehler and Kristina McDonald David Rackliffe Betsy St. John Craig and Joan Wantuch Wanda Gallerson Rudy and Cruz Flores Michelle Hernandez Vinita Kulkarni Dr. John and Ruby Manning Diane Flores-Kagan Carol Hernandez Stephen and Jenet Langjahr Ken Mercado Linda Ramirez Scott and Michelle Stall Kenneth Wantuch Lena Grand Weber Richard and Elanor Stamsek Tina McDermott and Ronald Kagan Rick and Evie Herrera Ralph and Betty Larson Andrew Mercy Harish Rao Steven and Deana Ward Celia Gray Steve and Carolyn Standerfer U.S. Representative Howard P. Kelley M. Hare Dennis and Mary Alice Foote Tianna Hierro Linda Lawson Donna and Bradford Meyer Bridget Razo and Jim Johannesmeyer Denise Warr Glenn and Carol Stanford “Buck” McKeon F. Michael and Melinda Keenan Pamela Ford Ron and Sarah Hitchcock Debbie Ledoux John and Diane Meyer Dr. George Reams Bobbie Webb Kent and Tammara Steffes Vicki Medina Lockheed Martin Aeronautics—Dianne M. Knippel Steve Fox Christine Hitchcock H.R. Lee Steven Milton Dr. Anne Rees Donna Weil Ann and Martin Steinberg Andrew Miller Linda Lawson Chuck Francey D. Hogan Jing and Stephen Lee Manuel and Martha Mobley Karl Reinoehl Dr. Richard and Sally Weiss Jeff Stephens Andor Molnar Hernando and Fran Marroquin Nathan Francis Mary Anne and David Holcomb Kenneth Lee Susan and Kenneth Moody Katie Rivas Paul Weller Don Stevenson Dr. David Newby and the Antelope Piper Jaffray and Company—Frank Vega Friends of Coach Austin Jordan Charles and Melanie Hood Denis Lema Kathy Moore Sandra Robinson Joseph and Hanan West Northrop Grumman Corporation* Marianne Stewart Valley Symphony Orchestra and Jane and Michael Frye Cynthia Hoover Steven and Hilary Levinson Deborah Morgan Robert Rodriguez Pam Whaley Alis Odenthal Josh Stocker Master Chorale Board of Directors Tim and Rosa Fuller Dr. Daniel and Darlyn Horner Jerry and Gloria Lewis Leila Munoz Sandi and Jim Rogers Betty and Thomas Wienke Chris L. Perez Dr. Travis and Kristin Studt Brenton and Pam Newcomb Jill Furtado Joyce Houghton Bonnie Link Marion Murray Steven and Kirsten Romriell Pam Wiesinger Bob and Debbi Powell Lew and Karen Stults Bridget Razo and Jim Johannesmeyer Greg Galli Patricia Hudson Barbara Little George and Diane Nagy Pat and Gina Rossall James Willey Gary and Patty Rardon David and Bonnie Suderman Dr. Anne Rees Gary A. Roggenstein Roger Gallizzi Michael and Sandra Hughes John and Pat Lizarraga John and Grayce Nakamura James and Kelli Royal Robert Williams Elizabeth and Howard Sundberg Sandra Robinson Roland Land Investment Company, Inc. Dennis Garcia Robert Hull J.B. and Deborah Lloyd Kendrick Nelson Ruben and Katha Ruiz Sharon Williams Daniel and Joyce Swift State Senator Sharon Runner and Rio Tinto Minerals, Boron Operations Virginia Garcia Brenna Humann Gail Lofdahl Renee and Bruce Nicovich Delores Ruiz David and Kristen Williamson William and Marion Swift Senator (Ret.), Shirley and Gerry Sayles Dr. Irit Gat Daniel and Karyn Humphrey Sharon and Jim Lowry Bernard and Janet Nilles Ruben Ruiz Sr. Marilyn Willis Jesse Taylor Member, State Board of Cathy Shepard Michael Glass Henry and Mary Hunter Craig Lundin Linda Noteboom Barbara Russell Earl Wilson Patsy C. Smith Rick Teneyck Michelle Wilson Equalization Allen and Marilyn Golden Judy and Leon Hutton Ann Lyon Patty Oakes Dana Russo Peter Terracciano Southern California Edison* Tina and Paul Wilson Shirley and Gerry Sayles Dr. Rafael Gonzalez Troy and Suzanne Jackson Pastor David Macer Luisa Ochoa Larry Sanchez Dr. Michael Theurer Southern California Edison—Catherine A. Hart Gretchen Winfrey Bruce and Nancy Schreibfeder Sandy Graham Dr. Matthew Jaffe Margary and G. Robert Mallory Frank O’Dell Larry Satterfield Garfield and Gretchen Thomas Snow Orthodontics—Gilbert H. Snow, DDS Johnny Wu Casey Scudmore The Boeing Company—John Stolting Thomas Graves Melissa Jauregui Patricia Marquez Dr. L. Tom and Mary O’Neil Michael and Maureen Scheall Mary Rose Toll Lori Young Cathy Shepard Fred and Deneese Thompson Celia Gray Rosemary Jensen Marcelo Marroquin Dr. Katarina Orlic-Babic Brian Schimelpeening Jessica Torres Violet Young Thompson Von Tungeln, A P.C.—Mark E. Thompson Martha and David Gregory Doug and Amy Jensen Jeff and Debbie Marshall and Jovo Babic Emily Seaman John Toth Judy Sullivan Major A.R. and Mary Zimmerman Shane and Meredith Turner John Gregory Ilana Joffe Rusty Martin Nora Ortega Cathy Sedillo Calvin Truesdale Suresh and Neena Suri Dr. Jill Zimmerman Union Bank—Pam Gaspar Joshua Halbauer Autumn Johnson Gail Martin Anthony Pacheco Jodine Setter Ashlee Trzyna Victoria Talluto Christos and Nancy Valiotis William Hale David Johnson Candace Martin Pat Pacheco Dr. George and Najwa Shahla Elaine and Albert Tsai In-Kind Donations—Individuals Elaine and Albert Tsai John Vignoni Dr. Roslyn T. Haley Melissa Johnson Marie Martinelli Sherrie and Jose Padilla Cathy and Michael Shepard Donald and Vivkie Turney Nadia Dickinson Aquino Douglas Wallace Douglas B. Weber, DDS John and Janice Hall Robert Johnson Salvador and Mary Martinez Patricia Paige Celso Silva III Dr. Les and Jane Uhazy Marilyn Ayers Dr. Douglas Weber and Wells Fargo Bank* Tamira Palmetto Despain Stephanie Silva Leslie Baker Lena Grand Weber Dr. Martha and John Wengert John and Judy Hall Karen Johnston Robert Martinez Kurt and Dorothy Ullman Dorothy and Glenn Williams Dr. Rosa Hall-Holdredge Annette Jones John and Laura Massari Tom and Carol Pappas Rich Sim and Genie Trow Robert Vanderstok Bret and Suzanne Banks Donna Weil David and Melanie Parker Patricia Simi and Lea Butterfield Mark and Dr. Stacy Bryant Nola Zhang Johnny Zamrzla—Western Pacific Roofing * Matching Gift and Richard Holdredge Hamed Jones Tom and Helen Mattarocci

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BUSINESSES | CORPORATIONS | Black Box Network Services Burns Prescription Pharmacy, Inc. Girl Scouts of Greater LA Troop 41-2 In-Kind Donations—Businesses, ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTORS Buklod Ng Pagkakaisa Calandri/Sonrise Farms, LP Granite Construction Company Corporations, Organizations Executive Committee Directors Corporate Benefactor California Homebuilding Foundation Carpeteria, Inc. Hart Printers, Inc. Antelope Valley Board of Trade Antelope Valley College ($100,000–$499,999) Camacho Auto Sales, Inc. Crissair, Inc. HCH & Associates, Inc. Chevron Energy Solutions D’Autremont-Helms & Associates Innovative Irrigation Systems Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance First Solar Division Cullen & Cullen Enterprises LLC Doxsee, Foster & Associates Insurance Iota Alpha of Delta Kappa Gamma Corporate Advocate Math, Science and Engineering Douglas B. Weber, DDS Excel Select Builders J&J Unlimited ($25,000–$49,999) Division Hi Desert Iris & Daylily Society ISEC Inc. Joe’s Refrigeration Service Lancaster West Rotary Foundation Visual and Performing Arts Division High Desert Health System Auxiliary Jersey Mike’s Subs Kirby Construction Inc. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Antelope Valley College Foundation High Desert Medical Group Lancaster Performing Arts Theater Kolibri Factoria de Arte Board of Directors Lena Grand Shirley Sayles John A. Currado, Lynn DuPratt Gilbert H. Snow, Dr. Jackie L. Bridget F. Razo Helen Acosta Michael R. Marilyn Ayers, Dr. Stacy Bryant Corporate Executive Hunter Dodge Chrysler Jeep Foundation Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Kwik Oil Chief Financial LUTCF Parliamentarian DDS Fisher Sr. Executive Director Century Draperies M.Ed. Palmdale School ($10,000–$24,999) Antelope Valley Harley-Davidson Weber Adams JT3 LLC tBP/Architecture Kyle & Kyle Ranches, Inc. Alumni & Friends Antelope Valley Resource Superintendent/ Institutional Bethel Christian District AV Pediatrics, Allergy and Family Antelope Valley Hospital President Officer Trustee, AVCCD Kaiser Permanente VM General Contractors Law Offices of David M. Wallin Hospital Currado Insurance Press, Retired Development President Advancement and School Antelope Valley Winery Douglas B. Weber, Medicine Lockheed Martin AERO Club W.A. Thompson Distributing Le Maes’ Fine Cuisine Catering Administrator, Agency, Inc.— Snow Antelope Valley Foundation Antelope Valley YMCA DDS Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Lundgren Management Corporation Company Retired Allstate Financial, Orthodontics College Lindsay & Nesbit Bella West Spa and Salon Kids Charities of the AV McDonald’s, Minc. Inc. Waste Management of AV Michael Anthony Spa & Salon LLC Klassen Corporation Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe NTD Architecture Business Contributor Michelizzi Schwabacher, Ward & Carpeteria, Inc. Rio Tinto Minerals—Boron Operation Directors Payden & Rygel Investment (Gifts up to $499) Collins Double “D” Cupcakes The Boeing Company Not pictured: Management Adobe Realty Milburn & Ashton Attorneys at Law Flight Test Associates Corporate Partner Pepsi Beverages Company Aire Techniques Olaf Landsgaard Attorney at Law Giovanni’s Italian Deli and Delights Director ($5,000–$9,999) Piper Jaffray and Company AMPS Insurance Services, LLC Palmdale School District Girl Scouts of Greater LA Wanda Gallerson High Desert Medical Group Aerotech News and Review Quartz Hill Woman’s Club Andre Kanarki DDS, Inc. PEO Sisterhood, Chapter PV Educator, Retired Kiwanis Club of Palmdale West R. Rex Parris Law Firm Joe’s Refrigeration Service Antelope Express Pink Peach Julie Sutton Photography Northrop Grumman Corporation Roland Land Investment Ex-Officio Officer Antelope Valley Chevrolet PSOMASFMG, LLC Lancaster JetHawks Terrance Myers Union Bank Company, Inc. Antelope Valley College Federation Quartz Hill Garden Center Lancaster/Rosamond Chambers President, Associated Wells Fargo Bank Rotary Club of Lancaster of Teachers R & R Destinations of Commerce Chuck Church Nathan Francis Jane Frye, BSN, Pamela Gaspar Celia Gray Dianne M. Linda Lawson Alis Odenthal Chris L. Perez Northrop Rio Tinto Minerals RN Union Bank Lockheed Martin Knippel Kaiser Permanente Southern Wells Fargo Bank Student Organization Corporate Friend Sam’s Silkscreening Antelope Valley Eye Care Medical Re/Max All-Pro Marriage and Family Counseling Sheriff Boosters Palmdale Inc. Center of AV Grumman —Boron High Desert Aeronautics Lockheed Martin California Edison William “Bill” Young ($1,000–$4,999) Group, Inc. Round Table Pizza Corporation Operations Medical Group Aeronautics 500 Christian Women in White Snow Orthodontics Antelope Valley Ice Creamery, Inc. Rusty Relics Branch 30 Nico’s Mexican Food Marauder Club Representative Palmdale School District Board of Prudential Insurance Organization Southern California Edison Antelope Valley Partners for Health Scramblez Cafe Trustees, Superintendent and A & M Electronics, Inc. Subway NPC Investments, Inc. Brinker International Serenity Day Spa Summit Urgent Care Cabinet Directors Ex-Officio Officers Emeritus Members AERO Institute Canyon Engineering Products, Inc. Shield-California Health Care Pepsi Beverage Company Thompson Von Tungeln, A P.C. F. Michael Keenan All Valley Federal Credit Union Carlson Architecture Company Centers, Inc. Pour D’Vino Donald M. Ross Ally Financial Tom’s #25 Famous Family Restaurant Century Draperies Sierra Printers Inc. Quartz Hill Garden Center American Association of University Vantage Technology Consulting Clark & Howard Sierra Towing Rich Sim Pottery Friends of the Women Group, LLC Dan Burbine Associates Architects State Farm Insurance South Valley Worksource Foundation Antelope Valley Air Quality Walmart Foundation Daniel M. Massari Chiropractic The Advantage Group The Graphic Experience Nadia Dickinson Aquino Management District Western Pacific Roofing Corporation Corporation The Tire Store The Lemon Leaf Cafe Bret Banks The Whole Wheatery Antelope Valley College Federation Wind Clean Corporation Daughters of the American Tire Xpress, Inc. John Clancy Zonta Foundation of AV Total Health and Fitness of Classified Employees Revolution Van Dam Farms Trader Joe’s Regina Rossall Cathy Shepard John Stolting Lew Stults Fred Thompson Maria Clinton Diana Keelen Pamela Ford Lisa Kinison Fran and Hernando Marroquin Antelope Valley Mazda Corporate Associate Dk Cabinets Vince’s Pasta & Pizza West, Inc. United Refrigeration Westside Union Palmdale School The Boeing Trustee, AVCCD Educator, Retired President, Director, Business President, AVC AVSOMC Judge Stella Owens-Murrell Antelope Valley Sheriff’s Boosters Inc. ($500–$999) Fasts Custom Screens VIP Car Wash and Car Care Center Wells Fargo Business Banking School District District Company Academic Senate Services Federation Representative Gary Rardon Fallen Hero Antelope Ambulance Service Flewelling and Moody Architects Walsma Oil Company, Inc. William Edwards Photography of Classified Aerotech News Mark E. Thompson Birdies Driving Range and Restaurant Antelope Valley Chapter of the 99s Gabriel M. Yeung DDS, Inc. WellSaid! Communications William Jewelers Employees and Review

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