community FounDAtion oF the Fox river vAlley SUMMER 2013 • Vol. XXXV, No. 1 Memorandum is published by New Charitable FuNds Created the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, 111 West Downer Place, Suite 312, Aurora, Illinois, 60506-6106, (630) 896-7800. the richard e. & Ann r. worked at the National Brush Company and his mother was a www.CommunityFoundationFRV.org mcWethy Scholarship homemaker. They were blessed with twelve children. Their endowment Fund provides son Albert attended St. Nicholas Catholic Grade School and scholarships for residents of was a graduate of Marmion Academy. He served in the United The community Foundation is a Kendall County, Illinois. Ann States Army from 1964 to 1966 and was employed by Caterpillar non-profit, tax-exempt philanthropic Riford McWethy was born in Tractor Company for thirty years. After retirement, he volun- organization that administers individual Boston, Massachusetts. She teered for Hesed House and St. Rita of Cascia Church, where he charitable funds from which grants Richard & Ann McWethy grew up in Canton, south became affectionately known as “Mr. St. Rita.” Mr. Medernach and scholarships are distributed to of Boston. After four years was a master gardener who looked forward to the springtime benefit the citizens of the Greater at prep school at Northfield, Massachusetts, Mrs. McWethy when he was able to resume the design of his flowerbeds and Aurora Area, the Tri-Cities and graduated from Green Mountain College in Vermont. After other plantings. His devotion to family was of great importance college she worked as a legal secretary in Boston. She met her to him as demonstrated by the special care he provided to his Kendall County, Illinois. future husband Richard E. McWethy at a naval officers’ dance mother prior to her passing. He was a kind and thoughtful man at Harvard University. They were married a few months later who brightened the lives of others. Albert Medernach will be Officers in January of 1944 in her home. Richard (Dick) McWethy was remembered for generations to come for his generous provision Mark E. Truemper, Chairman born and raised in Aurora, Illinois. He graduated first in his for the educational futures of local students. Sharon Stredde, President & CEo class from West Aurora High School in 1939. He then enrolled Hedy K. lindgren, Vice-Chairman at Caltech in Pasadena, majoring in engineering. Mr. McWethy was on active duty with the Naval Reserve when school was the William c. & marjorie W. Glenn Sharon Stredde,* Corporate Secretary not in session. After graduation, he was called for active duty endowment Fund provides income William B. Skoglund, Treasurer in the Navy and was sent to Harvard University for communica- for the Community Foundation’s discre- tions training. Eventually, he served on Attu, at the end of the tionary grantmaking program. William Directors Aleutian Island chain in Alaska. There he worked in communi- Charles and Marjorie Willett Glenn were Duncan Alexander cations with code machines while they launched bombing runs both born at Copley Memorial Hospital Cristina S.T. Anderson over northern Japan. When the War was over, Mr. McWethy (now Rush Copley Hospital) in Aurora. Roger o. Anderson * joined his father at McWethy Brothers Insurance founded by his Mr. Glenn is a graduate of East Aurora John Diederich grandfather and his grandfather’s brother in 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Marjorie & High School. He attended Dartmouth McWethy have three children and have been involved in serving William Glenn College where he earned his bachelor of Patricia Fabian several charities in the Fox River Valley. arts degree in history and an MBA from Rick Guzman the Tuck School of Business. Marjorie (Mardi) Glenn is a gradu- Jane W. Harris ate of West Aurora High School and attended DePauw University Hedy K. lindgren * the James D. Pittman memorial where she earned her bachelor of arts degree in music educa- Frank R. Miller Scholarship Fund provides scholarships tion. During their careers, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn worked together Katherine Navota * for high school seniors graduating from to grow and further establish olsson Roofing Company as an West Aurora High School. Students who ongoing professional leader in the commercial roofing indus- Robert J. o’Connor * are able to demonstrate a strong com- try. In 1987, the Glenns created the olsson Roofing Company Timothy J. Reuland mitment to succeed in spite of personal Scholarship Fund with the Community Foundation to encour- Edward H. Schmitt, Jr. obstacles will be eligible for these awards. age the opportunity for college level education within the William B. Skoglund * The awards shall be named “The Pittman ranks of construction families. In addition to their dedication to Mark E. Truemper * Grit and Perseverance Awards.” James D. olsson Roofing Company and raising their three children, both James Pittman Scott Voris “Jim” Pittman passed away December 2, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn served on numerous community and chari- Donna J. Williams 2012 after waging a heroic battle with cancer. Mr. Pittman table boards. Although the Glenns no longer reside in Aurora, it was born on June 5, 1930 in Aurora. He attended Bardwell is their desire that their gift benefit the lives of those residing in Kyle D. Witt * Elementary School, Immanuel Grade School and East Aurora the Fox Valley area now and in the future. * Executive Committee High School. He earned letters in track and football while at East High. Mr. Pittman then attended Indiana State University and later transferred to Aurora College, where he graduated the Daryl thompson memorial with a bachelor of science degree. He spent two years in the Scholarship was created through “The U.S. Army at Ft. Sill, oklahoma. Upon returning to Aurora, Friends of DT Golf outing and Gathering” c Aurora, Illinois 60506-6106 111 West Downer Place, Suite 312 c he began teaching at Benjamin Franklin Junior High. He later over a ten-year period following his pass- hange Service ommunity Foundation of the Fox taught biology at West Aurora High School for thirty-four years. ing in 2003. Daryl Thompson (1938-2003) During his teaching career he earned a master’s degree in edu- dedicated his entire career to the oswego cation at the University of Illinois. He also earned thirty hours Community as a teacher and administrator beyond a master’s degree from his studies at Yale, lawrence for thirty-seven years. As the principal of and Toledo Universities. Mr. Pittman was a member of St. olaf oswego High School for twenty-four years, Daryl Thompson lutheran Church, Golden Kiwanis and the National Education his personal mission was to ensure that Association. He and his wife, Doris, have four children. every student who passed through the doors of oHS had a r successful high school experience. This scholarship is awarded equested to oswego High School students who also want to make a dif- the Albert medernach Scholarship ference in the lives of others by becoming a teacher. During his endowment Fund, which was created tenure at the high school, Mr. Thompson was honored with the upon the receipt of a bequest from prestigious Illinois State Board of Education “Those Who Excel” the estate of Albert William Medernach, award in the area of administration. He also was a long-time provides scholarships to students resid- leader in the Illinois Principal’s Association, the Illinois High ing within the Community Foundation School Association and the oswego Foundation for Educational service area. Albert Medernach (1941- Excellence. Daryl Thompson was a beloved teacher and admin- r 2012) was born in Aurora, Illinois to istrator whose legacy will continue through the annual award- iver Albert W. Medernach John and loretta Medernach. His father ing of scholarships in his name. v alley Make a diFFereNCe — exaCtly as you iNteNd The above charitable funds were created recently within the Community Foundation. Grants from these funds will be directed to charitable purposes designated by the donors. If you are seeking a meaningful way to provide ongoing support for a Permit Aurora, Illinois charitable organization or purpose close to your heart, please consider the benefits of creating your own named fund within the U.S. P Community Foundation. We welcome the opportunity to help you custom-design a charitable fund that will make a difference Non-Profit PAID for the future—exactly as you intend. To read more about the lives of the above individuals, please visit our website. o n STAGE www.CommunityFoundationFRV.org o. 273 Foundation Funds—See All Funds eleCtroNiC Newsletters oN website New direCtors eleCted We are now publishing a monthly electronic newsletter with updated information We are pleased to announce the election of four new members to our Board of on the services of the Foundation and other timely issues. We also are publishing Directors: Duncan Alexander, John Diederich, Rick Guzman and Scott Voris. monthly e-newsletters for local professional advisors. These newsletters include The new directors were confirmed at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting held on March 14, 2013. estate planning tips and current regulations affecting the charitable sector of our community. It is our hope that these communications will be a valuable personal resource for our readers. If you have provided the Community Foundation with your email address, you are already receiving these e-newsletters. If you have not, Duncan Alexander of Geneva sits on the board of direc- please send your email address to: [email protected] to tors of the Alexander Lumber Company, a family business begin receiving these publications in July. Thank you! started in 1891. Alexander has also served as a director of the Gluck Research Foundation at the University of Kentucky. He spent thirty years on the board of directors of Aurora Bearing Company and also served as a director of Dunham Bank and its successor firms.