Annual Report Spring 2015 Education Foundation of Greenville Board of Trustees Michelle Blaszczynski S teven Day Harold Deines S tephen Foster Ann Harvey Michael Hurst S teven Kemp Kathy Korson Jamie McNinch Kyle O’Connor Student Representative Eric Plate Student Representative Carolyn Slocum Paul Warnshuis Warnshuis Kire Wierda Wierda S tephen Wyckoff Wyckoff Peter Haines Superintendent Janet Ralph-Warnshuis Ralph-Warnshuis Board of Education W endy Baty Executive Director Heather Ebels Recording Secretary The EFG celebrates 25 years of service he Education Foundation of Greenville (EFG) was established in 1990 when some concerned citizens recognized a need to supplement the funds that supported the public schools. At that time the concern was primarily to create a source of revenue to enrich the existing programs and provide added opportunities for students. In more recent years it has sometimes been necessary to help the district maintain programs during a time of shrinking funds. T This year we celebrate 25 years of service. We celebrate the support of many contributors who have enabled us to remain true to our mission and to expand our vision. We are grateful to the community and to employees of the school district who have been among our most consistent and generous donors. With the support of many businesses and individuals, we have been able to host many successful fundraisers. These have not only generated revenue for the foundation, but have offered enjoyable and beneficial events to the community. Mission Statement Thanks to the Stafford family and Stafford Media Solutions who have underwritten the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert at the Performing Arts To acquire and Center each December for the past distribute financial fifteen years. Tickets sell out quickly and other resources to local residents and others who travel significant distances, because it to the is closer and more convenient than Greenville Public attending their concerts in Grand Schools. These resources shall Rapids. All proceeds go to the Education Foundation. Since its be used to enhance beginning, it has raised more than or supplement $150,000 for the work of the EFG. educational programs and provide extended educational opportunities. The Yellow Jacket Challenge (YJC) was born out of concern for creating a healthy community. It quickly became a popular event held every April. A side benefit has been the running clubs that have formed in every school. Students run regularly throughout the year and many also participate in the YJC . Proceeds from this event are used to provide wellness grants to the school district. Guests at the Fall Festival enjoy a delicious meal and an evening of socializing and fun while also raising funds to help support the work of the foundation. This past year, in addition to a silent auction, tickets were sold for a reverse raffle. During the evening tickets were drawn not for winners, but to identify those who were being eliminated. The owner of the last ticket drawn received half the proceeds. This year the event netted $11,000. The OUR3 campaign was established to create endowments for three specific areas of concern: the performing arts; the needs of academically ambitious students; and athletics. Donations now total $979,282 and total grants awarded from these funds to support these important programs is $70,944. This has been a brief snapshot of the past 25 years. Please take a few minutes to read the rest of the newsletter to learn more about the work of the EFG. The mayor of Greenville, John Hoppough, presents a plaque to the Stafford Family in recognition for their 15 year sponsorship of the Education Foundation’s GR Symphony Holiday Pops Concert. Page 2 Financial Report Financial Health Of The Foundation EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2014 Although we continue to see challenging times financially at all levels, the Education Foundation of Greenville continues to enjoy strong support. Income came from two areas: direct support from gifts and grants, and fundraisers. Trustees especially appreciate the generous contributions made by Greenville Public School employees. During the 2014 school year, they gave $6,768 mostly through payroll deductions. Total direct support through GPS employees, businesses and individuals, and fundraisers was $48,358. Stafford Media Solutions has been a strong and consistent supporter of the Foundation. They have underwritten the cost of the Holiday Pops Concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra for 15 consecutive years. Proceeds from this event have totaled well over $150,000 and have been used for teacher grants and student scholarships. ENDOWMENTS Wysel Funds $ 250,876 OUR 3 - Academic Enhancement $ 333,457 OUR 3 - Performing Arts $ 601,057 OUR 3 - Athletic Fund $ 22,238 ENDOWMENT GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS Wysel Fund $ 8,000 OUR 3 - Academic Enhancement $ 11,075 OUR 3 - Performing Arts $ 11,204 FOUNDATION ASSETS & INCOME Cash/Savings/Checking Investments Donations & Fundraisers Income from Investments $ 47,412 $ 115,969 $ 44,924 $ 31,628 EXPENSES Operational Expenses Grants & Scholarships $ 14,620 $ 34,925 The OUR3 Campaign is in its 7th year. It receives gifts and pledges that are used to support the Performing Arts Fund, the Academic Enhancement Fund, and the newer Athletic Fund. These three funds, housed at our partner foundation, the Greenville Area Community Foundation, now total more than $979,282. $22,279 in grants was awarded to GPS from these funds during 2014. In total, the EFG awarded $72,795 in grants and scholarships to the Greenville Public Schools in 2014. Trustees make every effort to be good stewards of their resources. The Foundation acknowledges the expert services provided by the accounting firm of Dean Jensen, CPA (Hungerford Nichols). The GHS Advanced Placement Government Class received funding from the OUR3 Academic Enhancement Fund. They traveled to Washington D.C. to see our government in action. Page 3 Grants and Scholarships Congratulations to recipients of 2014 & 2015 grants and scholarships Teacher Grants Each year teachers are invited to submit proposals for grants that are consistent with both the mission of the Foundation and of the Greenville Public Schools. Applications are considered for individual, team, and interdisciplinary projects, for speciific subjects, grade-level and building-level projects. Grants totaling $12,000 were awarded this year. Trustees gratefully acknowledge the collaboration we enjoy with the Greenville Area Community Foundation (GACF). The two foundations coordinate their grant cycles to prevent duplication and overlapping of grant awards. Wysel Scholarships: Scholarships totaling $8,000 were awarded to eight graduating seniors to attend college. Jodi Dewey Memorial Art Scholarship: One college scholarship for graduating senior, Rachel Nanzer, was awarded in the amount of $500. Bob Reed Scholarship: GHS student, Lauren Hijek, received the $1,000 scholarship. Richard Diehl Scholarship: $500 awarded to GHS student, Stephen Roy. OUR3 Endowment Funds In 2015, Academic Enhancement and Performing Arts Grants totaling $27,152 were awarded for the AP Government Trip to Washington DC; Elementary Schools Science Camp Scholarships; and to all the GPS Performing Arts Departments. EFG Summer Camp Scholarships The EFG was pleased to award 92 Summer Camp Scholarships totaling $6,025 in 2014. These scholarships are available annually to GPS students in grades K-11 to expand their education by attending camps and clinics. Other Scholarships Sorensen Scholarship: In 2014, three scholarships totaling $500 were awarded to music students, Brianna VanHouten, Kay Roy, and Matthew Bergeron for high school music camps. Warnshuis Scholarships: In 2014, a $400 scholarship was awarded to high school band student, Alex Budge to attend a music camp. The Baldwin Heights Elementary Juggling Class benefited from a Wellness Grant out of proceeds from the EFG’s annual Yellow Jacket Challenge (YJC). Page 4 Fundraising Activities Support EFG Mission In addition to generous donations from individuals, GPS staff, and businesses, each year the Foundation holds the following fundraisers to help support its mission as well as benefit the community: Yellow Jacket Challenge (YJC) Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops Concert For fifteen consecutive years, the Grand Rapids Symphony, under the sponsorship of Stafford Media Solutions and the Stafford Family, has been coming to the Greenville High School Performing Arts Center in December to perform its Holiday Pops Concert to sold out audiences. During that time period, proceeds have totaled well over $150,000 for the EFG and Greenville Public Schools. This year’s concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. Fall Festival - “Celebrating Our Future” Each fall for the past five years, the EFG has been holding its Fall Festival Dinner & Auction, “Celebrating Our Future,” featuring a gourmet dinner and fundraising activities including reverse raffles and auctions. During that time period, the event has raised more than $42,300 in support of the Foundation’s work. Last year’s event was held September 16, 2014 at the Winter Inn. The 8th annual YJC, a family-friendly event featuring a 5K run, one-mile walk, and the Young Yellow Jacket fun run, was held this year on Sunday, April 19. Proceeds benefit the Education Foundation and its Wellness Grant Program for wellness, exercise, and nuitrition programs at the Greenville Public Schools. Event proceeds will allow the foundation to award $7,000 in wellness grants during the upcoming year. A total of 345 runners and more than 150 walkers/fun runners took part in the event. Fall Variety Show Since 2012 the music educators from the Greenville Public Schools have initiated an October concert that involves more than 100 local talent, Alumni, school staff, and students. The purpose is to raise funds for the EFG’s Performing Arts OUR3 Endowment Fund. Each year the theme focuses on different styles of music and genres with a variety of acts. Participants understand the benefits of the performing arts for all students and this is a way for them to give back to a cause they so strongly believe in. The community has come to look forward to this event each year. This past October, the Variety Show raised $2,341. Page 5 EFG Board of Trustees Member Feature The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the Foundation. These trustees are selected from a across the Greenville Public School District. They volunteer many hours each year and receive no compensation. We are pleased to introduce our newest trustees, and student representatives: Kathy Korson - new trustee Kathy is a 1975 graduate of Greenville Public Schools and a lifetime resident of Greenville. She has had a 37 year career in banking and is currently with Isabella Bank in Greenville. Her husband Fred is also a native of Greenville. Together they raised four daughters who attended Greenville schools and now have seven grandchildren attending Greenville schools. Kathy is a big supporter of the Greenville school system. She was the first female to join the Greenville Lion's Club in 1991 and is still an active member. She is also a member of the Montcalm County Association of Realtors and a 2014 graduate of Leadership Montcalm. A Big THANK YOU, To Outgoing Trustee, Roger Coles The EFG’s Board of Trustees would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank outgoing and longtime board trustee, Roger Coles, for his outstanding service. Roger has been a tremendous asset to the Foundation for almost its entire history. He has served as president and member of s e v e r a l committees. His commitment to the purpose of the foundation has been invaluable. Despite his busy personal schedule, he has always been very active and even contributed much behind the scenes. Thank you Roger for your many contributions to the EFG and enriching its work for so many years. You are a tremendous ambassador for both Education, the Greenville Public Schools, and the city of Greenville. Steve Kemp - new trustee Steve is a 1996 graduate of Greenville Public Schools. He has had a 14 year career with his family's insurance agency, Kemp Insurance. His wife, Erin, was born and raised in Greenville and is a 1995 graduate of Greenville Public Schools. They have two children: Annie, age 11 and Will, age 10. Steve has been the treasurer of the Greenville Alumni Association for the last 9 years and recently has accepted a trustee position on the Flat River Historical Society Board of Directors. EFG Student Representatives are: (L-R), GHS Seniors; Kyle O’Connor, son of Dr. Kevin & Jewell O'Connor, played football and basketball for four years. After graduation, he is planning on attending the University of Michigan to study medicine. Eric Plate, son of Rick & Jill Plate, played football and ran track for four years. Eric is planning on attending Grand Valley State University this fall where he will continue his football career and also pursue Pre-Med. Page 6 Outstanding Alumnus Award 2015 - Dr. Anthony Youn, Class of 1990 This year's outstanding alumnus is being recognized not only for his accomplishments, but for the fact that despite success, he has never forgotten his hometown or his alma mater. Dr. Anthony Youn graduated from Greenville High School with honors in 1990 and with high honors from Kalamazoo College. He earned his doctor of medicine (MD) degree from Michigan State University’s School of Human Medicine and completed his general surgery and plastic surgery at the Grand Rapids MERCY Plastic Surgery Residency Program. After completing an aesthetic plastic surgery fellowship with a prominent Beverly Hills, California plastic surgeon, he returned to Michigan to establish a plastic surgery practice in metro Detroit. Dr. Anthony Youn - GHS Class of 1990 He is affiliated with the William Beaumont Hospital of Troy and the Unasource Surgery Center. He has a number of publications and research. His book, "In Stitches" has won numerous awards. He is a regular guest on the Rachel Ray Show and has appeared on numerous other shows. His comments have been featured in ES Weekly, In Touch, Life and Style Previous Recipients Weekly, the National 1993 Stan Kemp Class of 1963 Enquirer, the Detroit Free 1994 Ray Tower Class of 1936 Press, the Detroit News, 1995 Linda O’Connor Stafford Class of 1956 and the Minneapolis Star- 1996 Fred Meijer Class of 1937 Tribune, to name a few. 1997 Susan Brace Lovell Class of 1956 Dr. Youn has been named one of the top three plastic surgeons in the United States and is the only Michigan plastic surgeon named as Top Doctor by U.S, News and World Report. Despite his many accomplishments and busy schedule, he still makes time to return home to Greenville each spring to attend Honors Week and present his family’s scholarship to a graduating senior. He will also be this year’s Greenville High School’s Graduation Commencment Speaker. He has always promoted that he grew up in Greenville and shows appreciation to the Greenville Public Schools and the impact they have had on him. Dr. Youn will be recognized with his award at this year’s Greenville Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 6, 2015. See page 7 for more information and contacts about the banquet. 1998 Jerry Blumberg 1999 John Stafford 2000 Richard Rasmussen 2001 Bob Hansen 2002 Larry Sweet 2003 Byron Cook 2004 William L. Johnson 2004 Dr. N. Peter Sorensen, Jr. 2005 Kathy Thomas Holt 2006 Stella Royce 2007 Einer Jorgensen 2007 Gerald Nelson 2008 Karen Carbonelli 2009 William Cook 2010 Walter B. Jaehnig Jr. 2011 Michael Stafford 2012 Tim O’Brien 2013 Bruce Towne 2014 Jeff Day Class of 1956 Class of 1956 Class of 1931 Class of 1951 Class of 1952 Class of 1950 Class of 1961 Class of 1956 Class of 1962 Class of 1944 Class of 1949 Class of 1954 Class of 1958 Class of 1953 Class of 1960 Class of 1983 Class of 1981 Class of 1986 Class of 1971 Page 7 The Greenville Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Greenville High School Cafeteria. Social hour begins at 4:00 p.m. with dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Contact Kemp Insurance for reservations 616-754-4673. OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS NOMINATIONS SOUGHT The Education Foundation of Greenville is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Established in 1993, the honor is awarded annually to candidates who meet the following criteria: The recipient must: · be a graduate of Greenville Public Schools. · be out of high school for ten years. · have modeled citizenship by sharing their talents for the improvement of the quality of life for their community, and enhanced the development of youth. (Career or business success by itself, is not necessarily a criteria). Using this form, you may nominate yourself or anyone else who meets these criteria. Please attach a narrative explaining why you believe this individual is deserving of being considered for the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Please make sure you include your contact information. The EFG selection committee will determine recipients based on the information provided. Please be as complete as possible. Those qualified nominees who are not selected this year will automatically be candidates for the following four years. Please complete the form using black ink or type and mail it to the EFG as follows by January 15, 2016: EFG Outstanding Alumnus Award Committee 1414 Chase Road Greenville, MI 48838 Or submit online to: www.efgmi.com email: [email protected] OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS Outstanding Alumnus Nominee______________________________________________ Year graduated from GHS__________________ Home address__________________________________City__________State______Zip_______ Phone: Home________________________________Email ______________________________ Nominator_______________________________________________________________ Home address___________________________________City__________State______Zip______ Phone: Home_______________Work_____________Email ______________________________ Another person to contact for more information about nominee: Name__________________________________________________________________________ Home Address___________________________________________________________________ Phone: Home________________Work_____________Email _____________________________ 2 015 EFG EFG Board Board Page 8 Giving to the Foundation EFG - 501(C)3, non-profit, charitable organization Your gift to the foundation makes a difference. Every gift, large or small, helps Greenville Public Schools move toward reaching its mission of assuring all students the education necessary to participate as responsible citizens in an ever changing world. Important to know Gifts to the OUR3 Campaign go directly to the endowment funds at GACF. Your choice, donate to the Academic Enhancement, Performing Arts, or Athletic funds. Your gifts benefit the students of Greenville Public Schools directly. Your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. How to give Monetary gifts can be given by cash or check made out to the “Education Foundation of Greenville.” The Foundation accepts gifts of stock and mutual funds. Or, you may give through a bequest from your will and estate plans. Please contact the Foundation if you have questions about how you can participate in its mission. For more information about the EFG, visit our website at: www.efgmi.com Contact the Executive Director at [email protected] or (616) 754-3686 Education Foundation of Greenville 1414 Chase Road Greenville, Michigan 48838 www.efgmi.com
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