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Edition 2 th Anniversary

1994-2014

Jennings County

Community Foundation

A Message from the

President and Executive Director

Happy Anniversary to Us! 2014 was a banner year for Jennings County Community Foundation. The year started with the recognition that the Foundation was reaching a milestone…20 years of serving Jennings County. Twenty years of making a difference in the community we love. Looking back, it seems that the years went by fast. Our community owes a lot to those early pio-neers of the Foundation who had the foresight to recognize the good a community foundation could achieve. The first Board of Directors of the Foundation consisted of John Hall, Lester Tracy, Dan Baugh, Joan Bentz, Cindy Hatfield, Phyllis Amick, Dawn Black, Larry Cunningham, Marie Elsner (Shephard), Barbara King, Doug Pittman, and Vince Rettig. With-out their dedication and hard work there would be no “looking back” celebration today. Thankfully, those earlier community servants established a legacy paving the road for boards of the future and the Foun-dation has benefited from their leadership. Through the years the Foundation has historically been in the forefront of pos-itive change in our community. Early on, examples of some of the ways the Foundation used grants from Lilly Endow-ment include helping the Park Theatre, Vinegar Mill, and the Senior Citizens Center. The Calli Nature Preserve, a jewel in Jennings County, is an area that the Foundation is proud to have played a part in preserving. The Preserve offers such natural beauty to our community. Ways that the Foundation have specifically and positively impacted the Community this year include: Grants— The Foundation awarded this year over $10,000 in grants to 14 different organizations to help them do great things in our community. Scholarships—This was a record year for the number and amount of scholarships awarded to our Jennings High School students. Including the Lilly Scholarship and Snider Scholarships, over $38,000 was given out to 93 deserving students. Partnerships—Jennings County Community Foundation partnered with Hayden Museum to help with the raising of funds for the museum’s expansion; The Historical Society, where the Foundation supported the efforts of the Society to raise funds for $100,000; Ed Whitcomb Monument Group, helping them raise funds to honor our Jennings favorite son, Ed Whitcomb; Airport Days, MUTC, etc. Celebrations—The GALA Event heralds spring like no other fun gathering. Designed to raise awareness about the Foun-dation and to raise funds for the operation of the Foundation, the GALA is always a signature event and this year’s Wild, Wild West event was no exception. Then, this fall the 20th Anniversary Celebration was part fun-focused, part fund-raising, part reminiscing, and was all about honoring those who have done so much for the Foundation. The event brought old friends together around all the good that the Foundation has achieved and offered a challenge to the future for the next 20 years of Foundation emphasis and focus. The year also saw a significant opportunity come to the Foundation by way of the Lilly Challenge. The Lilly Challenge Initiative dared the Foundation to dream big and match $500,000 with newly raised community funds. The Foundation Board of Directors has taken up the 21 month challenge and is busy letting the community know what a grand opportuni-ty exists to give and have donations matched at anywhere from 50% to 100% based on the donation. By the end of 2014 almost half the money has been matched, but a significant challenge remains. This year has been a memorable year. Join us in making 2015 even better! Your gift matters and can still be matched. What better way to celebrate our last 20 years than by “investing” in the next 20 years of what will be an exciting and remarkable future. Help us do more! Don’t miss the fun!

For Good…..For Jennings…..Forever!

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ― Anne Frank

Statement of Financial Standing —————Assets—————

Cash and Cash Equivalents……………………………………$ 489,186

Investments…………………………………………………...$4,041,198

Life Insurance Policy –Cash Surrender Value………………..$ 5,927

Certificate of Deposits………………………………………..$ 130,072

Pledges Receivable…………………………………………...$ 32,000

Contribution Receivable

Beneficial interest in charitable lead annuity trust…………...$ 97,342

Property and Equipment, Net………………………………...$ 226,823

Investment in Real Estate…………………………………….$ 451,336

Total Assets……………………………………$5,474,312

—————Liabilities and Net Assets————— Liabilities

Accrued Expenses and Scholarships Payable………………….$ 461

Deferred revenue……………………………………………….$ 317,492

Funds Held for Others…………………………………………$ 233,813

$551,766

Net Assets

Unrestricted……………………………………………………..$1,152,427

Temporarily Restricted………………………………………….$3,627,029

Permanently Restricted…………………………………………$ 143,090

$4,922,546

Total Liabilities and Net Assets…………………$5,474,312

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Brenda Habenicht Secretary

Greg Hicks President

Linda Erler Vice President

Sandy Vance

Dixie Tempest

Bob Weeks Jennifer Franklin

Teri Doran

Dr. Bill Burnett

Darlene Bradshaw

Bill Dillon

Carolyn Frey

Treasurer

Kathryn Johnson Kathryn Dove

Barb Shaw

Executive Director Ruth Adrian

Program Manager Morgan Gabbard

Intern

Taylor Shaw

Business Manager

Ways You Can Give... Cash – your donation can be directed toward a specific charity or used at the discretion of

the Foundation.

Through a Bequest – the value of a bequest is not subject to estate taxes.

Life Insurance – your charitable tax deduction would be less the cost of the cash value of

the policy. If you continue to pay annual premiums, these too are tax deductible. The future

benefit to the Foundation would be equal to the face value of the policy.

Charitable Lead Trust – you give your assets to the Foundation for a designated period

of time. Income from the assets is available for grants. After the designated period, the property and trust can be returned to you or your estate. You pay no income or capital

gains tax during the period the Foundation manages the assets.

Stocks and Bonds – you receive a charitable tax deduction equal to the fair market value

of any marketable securities that have appreciated in value since purchased. You pay no

capital gains tax.

Giving

Giving… Why should I give to the

Community Foundation?

The Foundation provides permanence for your

gifts.

The Foundation provides flexibility. Gifts can

be cash, shares of stock, life insurance or real estate.

Gifts to the Foundation can reduce your tax

burden.

The Foundation’s Board, Finance Committee, professional staff and investment managers provide prudent stewardship of donor funds.

sentative of the Foundation.

Jerry & Joe Goss

Memorial Scholarship This Fund was created to honor the

memory of NVHS graduates Jerry

and Joe Goss, by their sister, Jane

Hand. Jerry was killed at age 26

while serving in the Navy aboard the USS Liberty and is buried at

Arlington National Cemetery. Joe

died at age 42 after losing his battle

with pancreatic cancer. This schol-

arship will be awarded to a desiring

JCHS Senior who has been an ac-

tive member of Band or Orchestra.

Jerry Earl Memorial Scholarship This fund was established in

Memory of Jerry Earl by his family

to provide a scholarship for stu-

dents who are intending to major in

education and are enrolled at Indi-

ana University (all campuses).

Robert & Florence Cardinal

Memorial Scholarship This fund was established in Memory of Robert and Florence

Cardinal by their family to provide

a scholarship to a graduating stu-

dent from Jennings County High

School who has disabilities, special

needs or other hardships.

Donnie Ellerbrook Scholarship This fund was established in Memory of Donnie Ellerbrook by

his family and friends to provide

educational scholarships for stu-

dents accepted into a 2 to 4 year

public or private institution for

higher learning.

Bob & Joan Belschwender

Memorial Scholarship

This fund was created in memory

of Bob & Joan Belschwender who

were residents of Jennings County

from 1964 to 2014. Bob Retired

after 20 years of service from the army as a Chief Warrant officer W-

3. Joan worked in the banking in-

dustry for 23 years retiring from

Union Bank & Trust in 1988. This

scholarship is for a graduate of Jen-

nings County High School who has applied and been accepted for full

time study at a college or universi-

ty. The family wanted to preserve

the legacy of the family name in

their honor and memory.

Jennings County ARC

Scholarship The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide educational financial sup-

port for educational scholarships

for students who are accepted into

and attend accredited two- or four-

year public or private institutions of

higher learning and in particular to such students who meet the follow-

ing qualifications:

Student(s) who will be graduating

from Jennings County High School

and will be pursuing a degree in the

field of Special Education Should

there be no eligible candidate(s), the foundation or its designee will

exercise the option of not awarding

a scholarship for that particular

year.

Les C. Carson

Memorial Scholarship This Fund was established in

Memory of Les Carson by his fami-ly to provide scholarships for quali-

fied students or residents who are

pursuing studies in Animal Science;

and who are likely to succeed in

their post-secondary studies at a

college, university, junior college, technical or trade school.

Aaron Michael Sporleder

Memorial Scholarship This fund was established in

Memory of Aaron Michael

Sporleder to provide education scholarships for students who are

accepted into and attend accredit

two or four year public o9r private

institutions of higher learning and

in particular students who meet the

following qualifications: Student

(s) graduating from the Jennings

County High School who is a spe-cial need student with mental or

physical challenges or will be stud-

ying to become a special education

teacher.

Memories of Bigger Township


This fund was established by

Ronald Wahlman in memory of his

wife Mary Jo Schuman Wahlman,

Opal Sullivan Schuck and Lillian

Anderson Taylor. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide educa-

tional financial support for students

who are accepted into and attend

accredited two-or four-year public

or private institutions of higher

learning in particular to such stu-dents who meet the following qual-

ifications: Graduate of Jennings

County High School and resident of

Bigger Township

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-secondary studies.

Scipio Alumni Scholarship Fund This scholarship was established by

the Scipio Alumni Association to

provide support to a student who is

accepted into and attends an accredit-

ed two-four year public or private

institution for higher education who attended Scipio Elementary School or

Scipio High School.

Mary Louise Schonfeld Memorial

Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created in memory of Mary Louise Schonfeld,

an avid Jennings County sports fan

who rarely missed an opportunity to

“cheer on” the Panthers. This Schol-

arship will be awarded annually to a

Jennings County High School Senior who participated in Girls’ Sports.

Eric Berkshire Scholarship

for the Arts This scholarship was created in

memory of Eric Berkshire and is

awarded to a High School Student pursuing an education in music or

the arts.

Robert “Bobby” Shepherd

Scholarship This fund was created in memory of Robert “Bobby” Shepherd by his

family to provide scholarships to a

graduating Jennings County High

School senior who has been a mem-

ber of the golf team for a period of

four years. A second award will be given to a graduating Jennings Coun-

ty High School senior who plans to

pursue a career in either conserva-

tion, law enforcement, or natural re-

source field of study.

Tod A. Sporleder Scholarship This scholarship was created by the

Jennings County 4-H Council in

memory of Tod Sporleder to provide

scholarships to a current year quali-

fied Jennings County High School

graduate that has participated in Jen-nings County 4-H programs or the

Jennings County High School Band.

Team Spirit Scholarship This fund was created to provide

scholarships for a Jennings County

High School senior who is the child

or grandchild of a U. S .Veteran or

who is a current member of the

armed forces.

Paul Todorovich Family


This Scholarship was established

by his family to provide scholarships

to a Jennings County High School Graduate and is majoring in the field

of education with the intent of

becoming a teacher.

Jordyn E. Vance – St. Mary’s

School Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created in

memory of Jordyn Vance by her

mother to provide scholarships for

qualified students graduating from St.

Mary’s School and Jennings County

High School who are likely to suc-

ceed in post-secondary studies at a college, university, junior college, or

technical or trade school.

Vernon High School

Alumni Scholarship This scholarship was created to provide scholarships for qualified

students who are descendants of

Vernon High School graduates.

Martha M. Vogel

Memorial Scholarship This fund was established in

memory of Martha Vogel who

died due to a tragic accident while a

freshman at Purdue by her parents to

provide scholarships for qualified

students who attended 4 or more

years at Hayden Elementary, and who are admitted for a college, uni-

versity, junior college, technical or

trade school.

John and Alice Wohrer Family


This fund was created to provide

support for a scholarship in memory

and honor of the Wohrer family and for partial support of the Wohrer

Cemetery, Spencer Township,

Jennings County, Indiana.

Morgan Wright

Memorial Scholarship This Scholarship was established in

memory of Morgan Wright who lost

a battle with cancer at the age of 16.

Because of her love for softball and

nursing this scholarship will be

awarded to a high school graduate of Jennings County High School who is

pursuing a degree in Nursing or a

Fast Pitch Athletic pursuing further

education at a college or university.

Josiah D. Yeager

Memorial Scholarship This fund was created in memory of

Josiah Yeager, who died in a tragic

accident at age seven, by his parents

to provide scholarships for qualified

students graduating from Jennings

County High School who are likely

to succeed in their post-secondary

Mark McCammon

Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was created to pro-

vide support to a Jennings County

High School graduation who is an

athlete and who has participated in

track and/or cross country for two years, one season being in the senior

year, with no Panther code violations

and who has been accepted to an in-

stitution of higher learning.

Jennings County Farm

Bureau Scholarship This fund was established to provide

a scholarship to a deserving Jennings County High School graduating sen-

ior that is a student of a parent or

guardian that is a member in Indiana

Farm Bureau as selected by the

Agency with assistance from a repre-

Max & Geri Joseph Scholarship /

NV Rotary Club To provide scholarship for qualified

students in Southeastern Indiana.

Luke William Johnson

Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created in memory of Luke Johnson who was

killed in a fatal accident. This

scholarship will be awarded to a

deserving graduate to further their

Education.

Edward & Marjorie Kehrt

Scholarship Fund This Scholarship was created by

Edward Kehrt through his Estate

Planning. This Scholarship will be

awarded to a High School Senior that graduated from Hayden Elementary

School.

Roy and Lena Kinder Scholarship This scholarship fund was created by

Lena Kinder to provide scholarships

for qualified students graduating from Jennings County High School

who are residents of Lovett, Marion

or Montgomery Townships.

Burlin B. & Viola T. King

Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created in

memory of Burlin and Viola King to



County High School.

Kiwanis Scholarship This fund was created by the North

Vernon Morning Kiwanis Club to

provide scholarships to a graduate of

Jennings County High School who is

admitted for full time study at a

college or university in Indiana.

Jan Ludwig Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created in

memory of Jan Ludwig by her

husband to provide scholarships to

graduating seniors from the Jennings

County High School who are

admitted for study at an accredited

Indiana college or university in spe-cial needs education.

Richard & Anna Marie Mayer

Scholarship Fund This fund was created by Anna Marie

Mayer to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from

Jennings County High School and

who are likely to succeed in their post

-secondary studies and/or to Jennings

County residents who have graduated

from high school with a diploma or GED Certificate and who intend to

continue post-secondary studies to

further or to change their occupation.

Dennis Mills Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created by Gayle Mills Hughes in memory of

Dennis Mills to provide scholarships

for qualified students in Jennings

County who have applied and been

accepted to a four year accredited

institution of higher learning in the

area of engineering.

North Vernon Elementary PTO-

Tara Montgomery Memorial

Scholarship This fund was created by the North

Vernon Elementary PTO to provide scholarships for qualified students

graduating from Jennings County

High School.

North Vernon High School

Alumni Scholarship This scholarship was created to




deserving of financial assistance

and who are likely to succeed as

college or university students.

Pat O’Connor


memory of Pat O’Connor who lost

his life while racing in the 1958 Indy

500.

Paris Crossing High School

Alumni Scholarship This scholarship was created to



County High School who are resi-

dents of Lovett, Marion, or Mont-gomery Townships and who are like-

ly to succeed in their secondary stud-

ies.

Psi Iota Xi Sorority Fund This fund was created to provide support for scholarships, speech and

hearing clinics and equipment.

The Regal Scholarship To provide scholarships to children

of Regal North Vernon employees who had two or more years seniority.

Ethan J. Reynolds Memorial

Scholarship Fund This scholarship fund was created

by the parents of Ethan Reynolds

by his parents to provide a scholar-ship for a graduate from Jennings

County High School, whose academ-

ic record, achievements and personal

goals best exemplify the commitment

that Ethan Reynolds demonstrated in

his education pursuit and his courage in overcoming adversity. The gradu-

ate also intends to enroll as a full-

time student at Vincennes University,

and preference will be given to stu-

dents with Epilepsy, Seizure disorder,

and/or Short Term Memory deficient and who are deserving of financial

assistance.

Berneda Haines Ruddick &

Everett Haines Scholarship

This scholarship was created by

Berneda Hanies Ruddick to provide scholarships for qualified students

graduating from Jennings County

High School, who attended and

completed both the 5th and 6th grades

at Hayden Elementary School and

who are likely to succeed in their post

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intending to enroll for a course of

study in Engineering Science, in the

State of Indiana.

Luke Elsner Memorial

Scholarship Fund This Scholarship was created in

memory of Luke “Lukie” Elsner,

who died at age 2 ½ due to compli-

cations from a congenital heart ail-

ment. Friends of the family created a

memorial walk that will be held

annually to support this fund. This

Scholarship will be awarded annual-

ly to a Jennings County area high

school senior who is planning to

study agriculture in college.

Environment Education

Scholarship Students must be residents of

Jennings County, be a Jennings

County High School graduate

who plans to attend an accredited

college or university majoring in

agriculture or a natural resource

related field of study.

Lance Green


memory of Lance Green who lost

his life in a traffic accident in 2009

by his mother, Leta Green. This

Scholarship will be awarded to a

graduate of Jennings County High

School who is furthering their edu-

cation at a college or university.

Marilyn and Warren Guild

Engineering Education

Scholarship To provide educational financial

support as directed by the Board of

Directors of the Jennings County

Community Foundation for

educational scholarships for students

who are accepted into and attend

accredited two or four year public or

private institutions of higher learn-

ing and majoring in any field of en-

gineering.

Dorothy Hollister Hall, Bruce

Hollister Hall, and David Custer

Hall Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was created in the

memory of Dorothy and Bruce Hall

by their family to be awarded to a

deserving graduating senior of

Jennings County High School who

is matriculating at a four-year col-

lege or university.

Donald Hearne Scholarship Fund This Scholarship was established to

honor Donald Hearne upon his re-

tirement from teaching by his fami-

ly.

Chick Helm


memory of Chick Helm by his fami-

ly to provide scholarships to a de-

serving senior of Jennings County

High School who is furthering edu-

cation in the field of music.

Frances Brooks Hicks


memory of Frances Hicks by her

family to provide scholarships for

qualified students graduating from


intend to enroll at any accredited

Indiana college or university grant-

ing a baccalaureate degree and ma-

joring in education.

Charles W. Hurley

Memorial Scholarship This fund was created in memory of

Charles and Nan Hurley to provide

scholarships to a graduate of Jen-

nings County High School, resident

of Jennings County and admitted for

study at Indiana University and all

its regional campuses.

Margaret C. Jackson

Memorial Scholarship Fund

To provide support to the

Margaret C. Jackson Memorial

Scholarship Fund to carry out its

role and mission in providing and

promoting the furtherance of a

scholarship to be awarded each year

to an individual pursuing a career in

elementary education.

Jennings County High

School Alumni Scholarship To provide scholarships for

qualified students graduating from


are deserving of financial assistance

and who are likely to succeed as col-

lege or university students.

Jennings Water/Ed Wessel

Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created in

memory of Ed Wessel to provide

scholarships for qualified students

who are related to Jennings Water

Cooperative-residents of Jennings

County or a county served by Jen-

nings Water who are graduating

from high school or accredited pro-

gram of adult education conferring

high school diploma or GED who

are likely to succeed in their studies.

Sue Ellen Jones


memory of Sue Ellen Jones by her

husband to provide scholarships to

graduating seniors from the Jen-

nings County High School who are

admitted for study at an accredited

Indiana college or university for ele-

mentary education.

Stephen Jones Memorial Scholar-

ship for Music Education This scholarship was created in

memory of Stephen Jones by his

children to provide scholarships to

graduating seniors from the Jen-nings County High School for study

of

music education.

2014 Classroom Grants

St Mary’s School—5th Grade Class

IXL Web-based Math Program - $175.00

St. Mary’s School– 6th Grade Class

Nonfiction books to complete IN state standards -$157.00

St. Mary’s School—2nd Grade Class

Reading Comprehension games & Literacy Kit - $175.00

St. Mary’s School—1st Grade Class

Develop fluent & comprehension reading - $130.00

St. Mary’s School—Kindergarten Class

Literacy Station Easel - $200.00

Jennings County Middle School—7th & 8th Grade Class

Food & Fellowship—Promote anti-bullying - $200.00

North Vernon Elementary—1st Grade Class

Math activities to encourage problem solving skills - $138.89

Jennings County Education Center

Testing fees - $175.00

Jennings County Middle School

Mini-economy program - $75.00

Jennings County High School

Hoosier Boy’s State - $300.00

Purdue University Jennings County Extension

Books for “Reading Made Fun” - $500.00

Programs or Projects for the good of

the church and community; Education

Programs in all areas and of all types: Children’s Services Agencies at work

in the community; and Environmental

programs and projects that benefit

environment. Priority consideration

will be given to projects and pro-

grams that were close to Sherida Burgmeier Moore’s heart and passion

to include: Saint Mary’s Church,

School, and Cemetery: CASA; pro-

grams and services provided to chil-

dren with special needs; and Friends

of Muscatatuck River Society

T J Waggoner Family Fund

This Fund was established in Memory of T. J. Waggoner who had a deep

passion for primary level education

and especially Literacy.by her family

to provide support to the Ohio Valley

Opportunity Inc./ Jennings County

Head Start. If for some reason the

Ohio Valley Opportunity Inc./Jennings County Head Start would

dissolve the fund would provide sup-

port to Jennings County Schools for

Scipio Third Grade Literacy.

SCHOLARSHIPS Whitcomb/AmVets Scholarship To provide scholarships for qualified


County High School, who are

deserving of financial assistance

and who are likely to succeed in

their post-secondary studies.

Rondal Lee Ballard /Adrian

Scholarship This Scholarship was established

in memory of Rondal Lee Ballard/

Adrian who died at age 6 due to an

unexpected illness. Rondal was a

kindergarten student at Scipio

Elementary School. This scholarship

will be awarded to a High School

Graduate who attended Scipio Ele-

mentary School and a student who

attended St. Mary’s School.

Bob Barber Memorial Scholarship This Scholarship was established in memory of Bob Barber, a long time Realtor and friend of Jennings County

by his wife Marilee Barber. This Scholarship will be awarded to a Jennings County High School Graduate who has participated in High School Baseball or the Golf Team. Brush Creek Elementary/Iva Wilder Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created by the Brush Creek Elementary PTO in memory of Iva Wilder to be awarded to a student graduating from Jennings County High School who graduated from Brush Creek or after attending at least 3 years at Brush Creek who are deserving of financial assistance and are likely to succeed in their post-secondary studies. Cecil H. Boardman Skilled Trades Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created by the Boardman family in memory of Cecil Boardman to be awarded to a student graduating from Jennings County High School who intends to pursue a post-secondary degree in the skilled trades. Anthony Burton Scholarship Fund This scholarship was created by the wife of Anthony Burton who was killed in the line of duty. Anthony Burton was a DARE officer. This scholarship is awarded to a student of Jennings County High School who has applied and been accepted to a two or four year accredited institution in the area of law enforcement. Frank & Amanda Carlock Scholarship This scholarship was created by Martha Green in Memory of Frank and Amanda Carlock. The Scholarship will be awarded to a Graduate of Jennings County High School who is likely to succeed in their post-secondary studies. First priority will be residents of Paris Crossing and second priority will be to someone who attended Hayden Elementary. If no applicants with these priorities, it will be awarded to any deserving student who resides in

Jennings County. Louise “Pete” Clerkin Golf Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory of Louise “Pete” Clerkin, who was an avid golfer for the ladies of the Muscatuck Women’s Golf Association. This scholarship is awarded to a Jennings County High School female senior who has been on or currently a member of Jennings County High School golf team.

Coffee Creek Conservation

Club Scholarship

This scholarship was created by the

members of Coffee Creek Conserva-

tion Club to provide support for a

graduating senior of Jennings County

High School who intends to study in

the area of conservation management,

the environment and ecological stud-

ies.

Charley Dove Scholarship The purpose of the Fund shall be

to provide support for educational

scholarships for students who are

accepted into and attend accredited

two- or four-year public or private

institutions of higher learning.

Student(s) who are graduates of


will be continuing his/her education

by attending a public or private

institution of post-secondary learning

in any field of study which deals with

the autism spectrum.

Daniel J. Elsner


memory of Daniel Elsner, who was

killed by a drunk driver, by his family

to provide scholarships for qualified

students from Jennings County High

School who intends to enroll in

accredited Indiana institution of

higher education.

Chad Earnhart

Memorial Scholarships This Scholarship was established

in 2007 in memory of Chad Earnhart

who lost his life in an accident. This

through life.

Senior Resources Inc. Agency

Endowment Fund To provide support to Agency

operating expenses.

Southern Indiana Railroad

Museum Fund To provide support to the Southern

Indiana Railroad Museum, Inc. to

carry out its role, mission and com-

munity activities, including the es-

tablishment and maintenance of a

railroad museum in Jennings County and the acquisition and maintenance

of railroad artifacts and memorabil-

ia.

Tea Creek Cemetery

Endowment Fund This fund was created to provide

for the perpetual maintenance,

improvement and support of the Tea

Creek Cemetery in Lovett Town-

ship, Jennings County, Indiana.

Charles E. and Erma Thompson

Family Fund This fund was created to provide

support equally to the Jennings

County Community Foundation’s

general fund, and to St. Mary’s

School and to the First Christian

Church of North Vernon. |

Tracy Family Fund Scholarship This fund was established by the

Jennings County Community

Foundation to honor Lester Tracy

for his 17 years of service and dedi-

cation to the Foundation. This fund

will provide support to the Hayden

Historical Museum.

United Way of Jennings County This fund was established to provide

operating support for the mission of

the Jennings County United Way.

Bennie and Mary Barber –

Vernon Improvement Program

Endowment

This fund was established to provide

support to the Town of Vernon for

carrying out its role and missions.

Widowed Service of

Jennings County This fund was created to provide

support to the Widowed Service of

Jennings County to carry out its role

and missions.

Women’s Giving Circle This fund was established to

provide an endowment that will

enable women to support the

community in various projects.

Wesley & Darlene Bradshaw

Fund This fund was established to provide

support to JC Council on Domestic

Violence, Park Theatre building

maintenance, JC Community Foun-

dation operating fund, Pregnancy

Care of NV, and JCHS.

Jackie McConnell

Echelbarger Fund This fund was established in

Memory of Jackie McConnell

Echelbarger by her family and will

provide support to the Genevea

Township Recreation Center.

Mark & Linda Erler

Touch Tomorrow...Today Fund This fund was established to provide

support as directed by the Board of

Directors of the JC Community

Foundation for programs or activi-

ties that fulfill charitable or other

exempt purposes.


Foundation Betterment Fund This Fund was established to pro-

vide support to the community for

programs or activities that fulfill

charitable or other exempt purposes

as directed by the Board of Direc-

tors of the Community Foundation.

Community Fund/Helping Hands

Touch Tomorrow...Today This fund was established by com-

munity minded citizens to provide future support to the community for

programs or activities that fulfill

charitable or other exempt purpose

as directed by the Board of Direc-

tors.

Calli Nature


support to the Calli Nature Preserve that was donated to the Foundation

in Memory of Louis and Violet Calli

by their family.

Jennings County 4-H

This Fund was established to pro-

vide support to the Jennings County

4-H Council to be used for Jennings

County 4-H Members.

Eric Thompson Memorial Fund

This Fund was established in Memory of Eric Thompson to pro-

vide support as directed by the

Committee for Community Purpos-

es for programs or activities that ful-

fill charitable or other exempt pur-

poses.

Jennings County Preservation

This fund was established by The

Agency to provide support the Jen-nings County Preservation Associa-

tion, Inc.

2014 JCCF Board of Directors

Touch Tomorrow...Today

This Fund was established by the

2014 Board of Directors of the Jen-

nings County Community Founda-

tion as directed by the Board of Di-rectors of the Community Founda-

tion for programs or activities that

fulfill charitable or other exempt

purposes.

Sherida Burgmeier Moore

Memorial Fund

This fund was established in

Memory of Sherida Burgmeier

Moore by her family to provide sup-port to the following within the Jen-

nings County Community: Church

2014 Classroom Grants 2014 Scholarship Recipients

1998 Emily Abernathy

1999 Michelle Reed

Jason Eder

2000 Sarah Vincent

Lee Short

2001 Elizabeth Seabrook (Moster)

Trent Low

Meaghan Bowman

2002 Elizabeth Johnson

Lindsay Hadley

Kathryn Ertel

2003 Ellie Webster (Bright)

Kyra Reed

Deidre Bloemer (Wagster)

2004 Adam Wernke

Michelle Sollman (Sharp)

Gregory Morin

2005 Katie Wood (McPherson)

Dan Brown

2006 Siera Ryan

Garrett Ogden

2007 Allie Hensley (Tyler)

Stephanie Flora

2008 Erin Torline

Andrew Duncan

2009 Ronnie Sullivan

Hannah Farrell (Hatton)

2010 Cinthia McGuire

Derek Brown

2011 Samantha Garret

2012 Molly Firsich

2013 Laura Thompson

This fund was established by the


Foundation to honor and support the JC Players and their mission.

Jennings County Public Library This fund was established to provide

support to the Jennings County Pub-

lic Library to carry out its role, mis-sion, and community activities.

Jennings County Soil & Water

Conservation District This fund was established to serve

as a pass through for the Jennings County Soil and Water.

Jennings County Home Extension

The purpose of this fund shall be to

provide Support to the Jennings

County Home Extension.

Jennings County

Youth Foundation

The purpose of the Fund shall be to

provide support to the JCYF. Initial

use of the fund will be for the pur-

pose of construction or possession of a building. Funds received over

and above the cost of the building

will be applied to the initial opera-

tion costs for the Agency.

Roy and Lena Kinder – Tea

Creek Cemetery Endowment

The primary purpose of the fund

shall be to provide for the perpetual

maintenance, improvement and

support of the Tea Creek Cemetery

in Lovett Twp., Jennings County, Indiana.

Larry D. Knarr – Park Theatre

Civic Centre Inc. Endowment

Fund This fund was created to provide support to the Park Theatre to carry

out its role and missions.

Lead the Field - GOAL

The primary purpose shall be to

provide support to Hayden Histori-

cal Gallery of Agricultural Leaders with emphasis on growing the en-

dowment to award cash gifts or

scholarships to those in or pursuing

an agricultural career.

George and Claudia McCann

Memorial Endowment Fund for

St. Mary’s School To provide support for St. Mary’s

Parochial School in furtherance of

its role and missions.

Freda Rudolph Miner Endow-

ment for Children’s Literature This fund was created to help

promote and encourage the love of

reading and learning to the youth of

Jennings County.

Glen and Ruth Morrison Fund This fund was established to provide

support for the Hayden Historical

Museum, Inc.

John Snyder North Vernon

Parks and Recreation This fund was established in

memory of John Snyder by his fami-

ly to provide support to North

Vernon Parks and Recreation to

meet the needs of the City of North Vernon’s Parks Department to pro-

mote the environmental sustainabil-

ity and the natural beauty of the City

of North Vernon Parks.

Linda J. Hall Memorial Fund This fund was established in

memory of Linda Hall, who was 1st

Lady of North Vernon for 16 years.

The Fund was established by her

husband to provide support to St.

Mary’s Parochial School's Tuition

Assistance because of her dedication to education and the church.

Our Heritage Inc., Jennings

County Historical Society

Endowment Fund

This fund was created to provide

support for Our Heritage, Inc., and

Jennings County Historical Society.

Jennings County Centerstone,

Inc. Endowment This fund was established to prove

support to the developmentally and

emotionally disabled clients of Centerstone, Inc. in Jennings Coun-

ty.

James O. Redicker Memorial

Endowment Fund This fund was established to provide support to the Jennings County Fu-

ture Farmers of America and the

Jennings County 4-H Livestock to

meet the needs of the citizens of

Jennings County particularly the

youth that are engaged in farming and livestock.

Nolan & Margaret Reece

Memorial Fund This fund was created to provide

support to Jennings County

Community Foundation, Town of Vernon, Coffee Creek Baptist

Church and Paris Crossing Alumni.

St. Mary’s Tuition

Assistance Fund The express purpose of reducing the actual tuition assessed to each

student for so long as St. Mary’s

School operates as a parochial

school.

St. Vincent Jennings Hospital

Endowment Fund Provides support to the St. Vincent

Jennings Hospital.

Pleasant Place Natural Nutrition

Education Endowment Fund This fund was created to provide

support to Jennings County to meet the needs of the county for educa-

tion in the areas of nutrition, drug

awareness and abuse, and general

health issues and to promote natural

nutrition for a healthy journey

Mark and Linda Erler

Community Project Fund This fund was established by Mark and Linda Erler to provide annual

support to community projects.

FPBH, Inc. This fund was established by FPBH,

Inc. to provide support to philan-thropic and charitable organizations,

interest and/or scholarship opportuni-

ties as determined by a committee

established by FPBH.

Graham Baptist Cemetery Fund The purpose of the fund will be to

help ensure that the cemetery will be

well maintained for many genera-

tions to come. The funds from this

designated fund will provide support

for the upkeep and maintaining his-torically significant sites and bring

out the beauty of the cemetery for

posterity.

Historic Hoosier Hills

Endowment Fund This fund was established by the

Agency to provide support to Histor-

ic Hoosier Hills.

Jennings County Animal Shelter –

Kim Fox Memorial This fund was established by

AmVets to provide support to the

Jennings County Animal Shelter.

This fund was established as a me-morial to Kim Fox an avid animal

lover who lost her life in a tragic au-

tomobile accident at the age of 17.

Jack Fox Memorial North Vernon

City Park Fund This fund was established by Irene

Fox as a memorial to her husband,

Jack Fox, to provide support for the

North Vernon City Park, North

Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana.

Hayden Historical Museum –

Sullivan Blacksmith Shop

Learning Center This Fund was established by John

and Susan Barlow to provide support

for purchase of equipment and edu-

cation projects designated to benefit

Hayden Museum Sullivan Black-

smith Shop Learning Center.

Hayden Lighthouse Fund This Fund was established by Susan

Barlow to provide support for

identified, essential, and worthwhile

community projects within Jennings County. Such support will be used to

further the charitable or other exempt

purposes of the designated non-profit

within the meaning of Code section

170©(1) or 170©(2)(B) and shall be

consistent with the mission and pur-poses of the Community Foundation.

Hayden Methodist Church

Endowment Fund This fund was established by Susan

Barlow and Pat Sullivan to provide support for maintenance and upkeep

of the Hayden Methodist Church.

Hopewell Quaker Cemetery This fund was established to provide

support for maintenance and upkeep

of the Hopewell Cemetery.

Hospice of Jennings County This fund was established to provide

support to Hospice of Jennings

County to carry out its role and mis-

sions.

Jeanie Hahn Community

Betterment Fund This fund was established by Jeanie

Hahn to provide support to not–for-

profit organizations for special needs or projects for the benefit and better-

ment of Jennings County residents.

Jennings County 4-H Fair Com-

mittee Endowment Fund This fund was established to provide

support to Jennings County Fair Committee to carry out its missions.


Improvement Fund This fund was established to provide

support to Jennings County for improvement and development.

Jennings County Family YMCA,

Inc. Endowment Fund This fund was established to provide

support for JC Family YMCA to car-

ry out its role, mission, and commu-

nity activities.

Jennings County Literacy Council

Endowment Fund This fund was created to provide

support to the Jennings County

Literacy Council to carry out its role

and mission.

Jennings County Youth

for Development The Jennings County Youth for De-

velopment was formed by a group of

Jennings County High School Stu-

dents who wanted to make a differ-ence in Jennings County. This Fund

will provide support for their mis-

sion which is "to enhance the quality

of life for the families of Jennings

County; ensure our full potential;

build an inviting tomorrow; develop

and sustain a united community iden-tity and award grants in the interest

of community advancement."

Jennings County Memorial

Clock Fund This fund was established to provide support to the Jennings County Me-

morial Clock Fund to carry out its

role, mission and community activi-

ties.

Jennings County Orchestra

Parents Club Endowment Fund Provide support to the Jennings

County Orchestra Parents Club to

carry out its role and mission.

Jennings County Parks &

Recreation Fund This fund was established to provide

support and development of the

parks in Jennings County.

Jennings County Players

1998 Emily Abernathy

1999 Michelle Reed

Jason Eder

2000 Sarah Vincent

Lee Short

2001 Elizabeth Seabrook (Moster)

Trent Low

Meaghan Bowman

2002 Elizabeth Johnson

Lindsay Hadley

Kathryn Ertel

2003 Ellie Webster (Bright)

Kyra Reed

Deidre Bloemer (Wagster)

2004 Adam Wernke

Michelle Sollman (Sharp)

Gregory Morin

2005 Katie Wood (McPherson)

Dan Brown

2006 Siera Ryan

Garrett Ogden

2007 Allie Hensley (Tyler)

Stephanie Flora

2008 Erin Torline

Andrew Duncan

2009 Ronnie Sullivan

Hannah Farrell (Hatton)

2010 Cinthia McGuire

Derek Brown

2011 Samantha Garret

2012 Molly Firsich

2013 Laura Thompson

2014 Snider Scholars

H ere at the Jennings County Community

Foundation we welcomed four new Snider Scholars. We also presented scholarships to 3 former recipients.

4 New Members

• Mitch Deyerling, son of Scott and Chris Deyerling, received $5,000 to study business management at Indiana University. • Anna Gullion, daughter of Ronnie and Carolyn Gullion, received $7,000 to study music education at the University of Louisville. • Shelby Hahn, daughter of Chris Hahn, received $7,000 to study political science at Indiana university. • Caitlin Thompson, daughter of Rayann Thompson and the late Eric Thompson, received $10,000 to study elementary education at the University of Indianapolis.

3 Former Recipients Lauren Chilman, Michelle Risacher, and Amy Burbrink.

Past Snider Scholars 2008 Keri Hawkins

Shawn Kidwell

Lauren Shade

Daniel Capes

Geoffrey Wright

Eric Wernke

2009 Karmin Koelmel

Chase Schneider

Joshua Selig

2010 Amanda Gee

Cory Kopitzke

Matt Thompsoon

2011 Lauren Chilman

Andi Corya

Braden Gasper

Taylor Miles

Michael Miller

2012 Maqenzi Hovious

Teal Smith

Katlynne Dickerson

Jacob Green

2013 Michelle Risacher

Victoria Suding

Amy Burbrink

The Stanley W. Snider Scholarship Fund is dedicated to identifying and fostering the

success of those who share his dream. It was Snider’s hope that this gift would encourage

others in the Jennings County community to support higher education of all types so

children growing up in Jennings County can look forward to enhanced employment

opportunities and a better quality of life. The Snider Scholarship is open to any are high

school graduation senior or college student who has not achieved an Associate Degree.

Photo courtesy of North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun. From left to right: Lauren Chilman, Michelle Risacher, Mitch Deyerling, Anna Gullion, Shelby Hahn, Caitlin Thompson, & Snider Com-mittee member Ron Doxsee.

2014 Memorials

Berneda H. Ruddick & E. Haines

Bigger Twp. Memories Memorial Scholarship

Burlin & Viola King Memorial Scholarship

Dennis Mills Memorial Scholarship

Eric Berkshire Memorial Scholarship

Frank & Amanda Carlock Memorial Scholarship

Luke Elsner Memorial Scholarship

Mark McCammon Memorial Scholarship

Aaron Michael Sporleder Memorial Scholarship

Alice Wohrer Family Memorial Scholarship

Bob & Joan Belschwender Memorial Scholarship

Bob Barber Memorial Scholarship

Brandon Back Memorial Scholarship

Cecil H. Boardman Skilled Trade Memorial Scholarship

Chick Helm Memorial Scholarship

Daniel J. Elsner Memorial Scholarship

Dennis Mills Memorial Scholarship

Dorothy, Bruce, David Hall Memorial Scholarship

Eric Thompson Memorial Fund

Ethan J. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

Jennings Water—Ed Wessel Memorial Scholarship

Jerry & Joe Goss Memorial Scholarship

Jordyn E. Vance Memorial Scholarship

Les Carson Memorial Scholarship

Linda J. Hall Memorial Fund

Luke Elsner Memorial Scholarship

Luke William Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Mary Louise Schonfeld Memorial Scholarship

Morgan Wright Memorial Scholarship

Paul Todorovich Family Memorial Schoalrship

Robert & Florence Cardinal Memorial Scholarship

Rondal Lee Ballard/Adrian Memorial Scholarship

Sherida Moore Memorial Fund

Funds in the Foundation Advocates for Children


support to the Advocates for Chil-dren mission. This fund was created

by the Advocates for Children Agen-

cy to fulfill their mission: speak up

for abused and neglected children

through Court Appointed Special

Advocates, CASA volunteers.

Aid for Volunteer Fire

Departments of Jennings County

This Fund was established by the

Fire Department to provide local

support to Volunteer Fire Depart-ments in Jennings County.

Angel Fund This fund was created by a board

member to assist for special needs in

the Community.

Developmental Services, Inc. Fund This fund was established to provide

support to the Developmental

Services, Inc. of Jennings County for

citizens with various disabilities.

Violet and Louis J. Calli, Sr.

Nature Preserve Endowment Fund This fund serves to create and pro-

vide support for maintenance, resto-

ration and enhancement as a natural

ecological site. The Calli Nature Preserve was donated to the

Foundation by Jim Calli in honor of

his parents Louis and Vi Calli. The

Calli Family was an integral part of

this community for many years. Dr.

Calli ministered to the residents of Jennings County for 50 years as a

physician. Dr. Calli was a wildflow-

er enthusiast and it was his intention

to donate this land to be persevered

for Jennings County Residents to

enjoy.

Bentz Family Challenge

Endowment Fund This fund was created to provide support to the Jennings

County Community Foundation’s

General Fund and to various needy

charitable organizations determined

by committee selected by the Bentz

Family.

Frank Biehle Community

Betterment Fund This fund was established by the


Foundation Board in honor of Frank Biehle upon his retirement from the

Foundation Board and Committees.

Frank Biehle was one of the found-

ing members of the Jennings County

Community Foundation and was an

anchor to the Foundation for 14 years. This fund will provide support

for community betterment projects

in honor of Frank’s dedication and

care of Jennings County.

Campbell Township Volunteer

Fire Department This Fund was established by the

Chief of the Campbell Township

Fire Department as a pass through

to raise funds for a matched grant to

build a new fire station in Campbell

Township.

Lilian Carmer Community Fund This fund was established in

memory of Lilian Carmer who was a

former assistant editor at the North

Vernon Plain Dealer and community activist. Because of Lilian’s love for

animals, agriculture, children and

nature, her fund grants annually to

support one of these areas.

City of North Vernon Parks

& Recreation Richard Mayer

Memorial Fund This fund was established in

memory of Dick Mayer by John and

Susan Barlow. Dick Mayer was an

avid golfer, Editor of North Vernon

Plain Dealer and Sun, and very ac-

tive and supportive member of the Community for many years. This

fund was established to provide sup-

port for North Vernon Parks and

Recreation.

Margaret Clayton Holton Chris-

tian Church Endowment Fund This Fund was established by

Margaret Clayton to provide support

to the general fund of the Holton

Christian Church for carrying out its

role and missions.

Country Squire Lakes

Improvement Fund This fund was established to provide

support and carry out its role and

mission of County Squire Lakes.

John E. and Linda M. Day

Family Giving Fund This fund was established by the

Day Family in Memory of John and

Linda Day to provide support to the

Jennings County Coordinating Council to help provide food baskets

for Christmas.

EPIC Fund This fund was established by Carol

Gay in memory of her father, Paul A. Davis. The purpose of this fund is

to provide educational financial sup-

port for educational classroom teach-

er projects, support for expenses of

students who may be involved in a

business course, etc., support of edu-

cation resources that focus on under-standing the concept of investing,

etc.


2014 Gala

The 12th annual gala was held on April 26th, 2014 at the St. Mary’s Parish. This year’s ace-high, all-fired, Wild, Wild West show was a fun fandango filled with excitement, dancing, and delicious chow from the chuck wagon. Wild and rowdy entertainment was provided by the toe-stomping entertainers, “The Products of 77”.

Congratulations to Jerry and Marie Shepherd (pictured below) on being voted the winners of the best dressed male and best

dressed female contest!

A special thank you to the student volunteers from Jennings County High School! (pictured to the right)

As shown in the photo below, guests not only dressed to match this year’s Wild West theme, they also arrived in true Western style.

2014 Competitive Grant Recipients 1. Veterans Services: Mike Eastman

said the grant will go to help with trans-

portation costs to area VA hospitals.

2. City of North Vernon: Joanne

Campbell explained the money will help

fund various Christmas in the City activ-

ities, including painting downtown win-

dows and coloring sheets for local chil-

dren.

3. Geneva Recreation Center: Myra

Fischvogt said the non-profit hopes to

purchase lighting for one of their ball fields.

4. Gleaners: The funding will be used to provide food for the hungry.

5. JC Chamber: Marie Shepherd plans to purchase new computers for

her office. "We appreciate the Foundation!" she said.

6. Council on Domestic Violence: Sally Woods' goal is to establish

training for new victim assistance mentors.

7. JC Historical Society: Brad Bender announced the grant will help

publish book two of railroad history.

8. JC Youth Foundation: Kelly Hatton and Sunshine Galliher report the

grant will help open an affordable and low cost toy store.

9. NV Senior Housing: Frances Gwin noted new benches along the side-

walks and a new television for the activities room are needed.

10. Salvation Army: Ginger Miller will purchase gifts for nursing home

residents and use some money for utility bills for low income residents

and for fire victims.

11. Senior Resource Center: Ruth Bosch reports she will purchase a

back-up generator for the food pantry, just in case electricity goes out. "I

have a feeling we're gonna need it!" she predicted.

12. FLASH Program: "This money will be very well spent," said

Debbie Mahon-Smith, representative of this free food program targeting children.

13. Women's Giving Circle: Debby Jackson reported the grant will help fund the annual REACH conference.

14. JC Extension Homemakers: Atina Rozhon will purchase books for kindergartners, some of whom have no

books in their homes.

A total of $10,000 was awarded to fund various community projects in 2014.

How to Apply for a

Competitive Grant Competitive grants are for

nonprofit organizations or special projects. The grant applicants are reviewed by the Grant Committee in early October

and approved by the Board of Directors.

Grant applications are available at the Jennings County Community Foundation’s office or on our website at

www.jenningsfoundation.net Competitive grants are usually announced in September in the newspaper, radio, Facebook, and

our website. The Annual Grant Breakfast is

held in October.


Giving back...giving hope. The Women’s Giving Circle of Jennings County is a community

of philanthropic women of all generations and means who combine their financial strength to make a positive

change for women and children throughout Jennings County. To become a member, one must make a yearly

donation of $100 that will be used for grant giving within the group. This donation is tax deductible.

Make a lasting impact.

Contact us…

Debbie Jackson: (812) 346-8382

Charlinda Evans: (812) 346-6640

Jennings County

Community Foundation

111 North State Street

North Vernon, IN 47265

Website: www.jenningsfoundation.net

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (812) 346-5553

The Women’s Giving Circle hosted their 3rd annual New Member’s Reception at the lovely home of Dr. Terry and Carolyn Frey. Approximately 20 members were in attendance to present their fifth round of grants to benefit women and chil-dren of Jennings County.

These grant funds were given to the following organizations:

House of Hope— $1,000 This organization provides housing and a helping hand to families who are less fortunate and attempting to better their lives by working, attending church, etc. The grant will be used to pay for rent and utilities of the various HOH housing sites.

Council on Domestic Violence— $1,000 This shelter is a nonjudgmental safe haven for women who have experienced domestic violence. The shelter also offers intensive case management. The grant will be used to purchase supplies for “white packets” that will help spread information about the shelter to ensure victims are aware of the support offered as well as to purchase mirrors for the current residents at the shelter.

Pregnancy Care Center— $500 This organization provides help, care, options, and classes for young mothers in the community. The grant will be used to support the Safe Place to Sleep project by helping purchase pack ‘n’ plays and fund safe sleep classes.

St. Vincent Jennings FLASH Program— $1,300 Partnering with Gleaners, St. Vincent Jennings Hospital and several other local organizations head up the Summer Feeding Program to provide free lunches all summer for students 18 years and under in Jennings County. This grant will be used to support the funding of the FLASH program.

The Villages of Indiana

Foundation INC.

Theodore Westerman

Thomas & Deborah McCart

Thomas & Jennifer Rayburn

Thomas Huber

Thursday Night Meeting

Timothy & Constance Wilson

Todd & Karen Baxter

Todd & Traci Andersen

Tom & Jan Matern

Tom Lawson Real Estate Services

Tom Moore

Tonya Pfister

Tracy & Amy Thompson

Travis Leake

Trent & Mandy Miller

Trevor & Lynn Vance

Tricia Losey

Trish Speer

Trish Whitcomb

Vanessa Grunden

Vernon Clionian Society

Veronica Grigsby

Victor & Sarah Huff

Vince & Leanne Rettig

Virginia Brauer

Von Poehlein

WalMart

Wal-Mart Distribution Ctr 6017

Wanda Kay Wright

Warren K. Hall

Wayne Stearns

Wednesday Research Club

Wes & Darlene Bradshaw

Whicker Family

William & Melinda Hupert

William & Sharlot Ertel

William & Sue Wilbert

William Marcrum, MD

William Powell

William Ray Dickerson

William Rudolph, DMD

William Schmitt

William Skinner

Witkemper Insurance

Ways to Give 10 Easy Ways to Gift through the Jennings County Community Foundation.

The Foundation provides numerous ways for donors to show their care and

concern for family and friends of Jennings County. Gifts of all sizes are

welcome and needed.

1. While at the funeral home, a memorial gift to an existing fund in honor of

the family or as a memorial provides the family with the endearing gift yet

allows funding to stay in Jennings County to serve other Jennings County

residents.

2. Give to an existing fund or establish a named fund through a gift of cash

or securities.

3. Give an honorary or memorial gift to honor, acknowledge or perpetuate

the name of a friend, relative, family pet, or to award as an honor to a co-

worker or associate.

4. Establish a corporate giving program. Businesses find it advantageous to

use the Foundation as a vehicle for community giving by establishing their

own funds.

5. Set up an annuity, charitable remainder trust or other planned giving in-

struments to suit your financial needs and benefit your favorite charity. This

allows a continual stream of income for the donor and an attractive tax-

break.

6. Transfer an existing private foundation or charitable trust. Administrators

may find it practical and economical to transfer assets to a named fund with-

in the Jennings County Community Foundation, assuring the intent of the

fund in Perpetuity.

7. Give a gift of Life Insurance, creating a major gift at a relatively low cost

to the donor. A tax receipt is issued for the premiums paid by the donor

when the Foundation is named owner and beneficiary of a new or existing

policy.

8. Arrangements can be made to present, as a gift or an award, to co-

workers, an associate, or to honor friends for a specific occasion: 25th or

50th Wedding Anniversary.

9. Include the Foundation in your will or estate plan. A bequest may be for a

specific amount or for the residue or any portion of an estate.

10. Make a pledge over a specific period of time.

Marie Baurle

Marilyn Hance / Coffee Creek

Mark & Kathy Dove

Mark & Laurie Barber

Mark Elsner

Mark McClellan

Mark Wohlgenant

Marshall & Janice Holwager

Maruice Robison

Marvin Louis Collins

Mary & Brent Cardinal

Mary & Karl Knight

Mary Barber

Mary Jo & Brad Bender

Mary Kilgore

Mary Lynn Whitcomb

Mary Richman

Mary Stiening

Matthew & Rose Craig

Maureen Murnane

Maurice Moncrief

Max & Donna Eaton Max & Marilyn Stearns

Maxine Greathouse

Meagan Schroeder

Melanie Sandlin

Merideth Morin

Merrill Salyers

Metaldyne

Michael & Deanna Followell

Michael & Ellen McKittrick

Michael & Mary Jo Juraskovich

Michael Eastman

Michael Garlitch

Michelle Schmidt

Mike & Connie Ochs

Mike & Wanda Wilson

Miller Chiropractic/ Trevor Miller

Minnie Childs

Molly Johnson

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc.

Murielle Bright

Nancy A Gardner=

Nancy Apsley

Naomi Mulzer

Natalie & Gregory Chandler

Nita Hicks

Nora & Clyde Campbell

Norman and Joyce Day

North Vernon Alumni Association

North Vernon Beverage

North Vernon Kiwanis Club

North Vernon Plain Dealer

OC Incorporated

Old National Bancorp

Oscar & Evelyn Elsner

Pamela McIntosh

Panda Hardwick

Paris Crossing Alumni Assoc

Pat & Cindy York

Pat Miller

Patricia Robinson

Patrick Michele Sullivan

Patriot Packaging LLC

Paul & Kathryn Wernke

Paul Boyd & Kathleen Dunne

Peggy Sommers

Perry County Conv. & Visit. Bur

Phil, Debbie & Nola Eaton

Phillip & Rosamond Daeger

Plain Dealer & Sun

Psi Iota Sorority

Psi Iota Xi Sorority

Ralph & Ann Foley

Ralph Anderson

Ralph Oliva

Randall & Brenda Marshall

Raymond & Beverly Rascoe

Raymond Gerkin

Rebecca & Chadwick Stone

Richard & Amanda Adrian

Richard Lucas

Richard Miller

Richard Veeck

Richard Wahlman

Riley-Gasper Agency Inc

Rita Hyden

Robert & Betty Whitehead

Robert & Catherine Branham

Robert & Jennifer Maschino

Robert & Mary Jo Kent

Robert Branham

Robert Ramsbottom

Robert Rigney

Rocco's, LLC

Rodger Ruddick

Ron & Carmen Huddleston

Ron & Carolyn Hensley

Ron & Julia Carpenter

Ron & Kim Toppe

Ronald & Jean Casper

Ronald & Linda Lawson

Ronald Wahlman

Ronnie & Rita McAllister

Rory & Jennifer Stanley

Rosemary Edens

Rosemary Messick

Rosie Eckstein

Rotary Club of North Vernon

Roy Green

Ruth Adrian

Ruth Bosch

Ryan & Katie Putnam

Ryan & Nicole Curry

Sally & Eric Woods

Sandra & Barry Vance

Sandy Nay

Sandy Vance

Sarah Dillon

Sawyer Funeral Home

Schneider Feed & Seed Inc

Schrink Agency, Inc

Scipio Alumni Association

Scott & Heather Vogel

Scott & Marie Rayburn

Scott & Sandra Clark

Scott Terry

Shana Cutter

Shaw Monuments

Shawn Gerkin

Sheila Dorsett

Sherri Kramer

Sherry Lafferty

Shirley Olin

SIHO Insurance

Sonya Yarborough

Southeastern IN REMC

Spencer Co. Republican Central Comm

St. Joseph Rosary Society

Stearns Plumbing, Inc.

Stella Herr

Stephen & Laurie Blackburn

Stephen Heitzman

Steve McIntire Family

Steven & Jane Green

Subway

Sue & David Seabrook

Sue Ann Hooker

Sue Beesley

Susan Brown

Suzanne Linenberg

Tailfeather Farm LLC

Tammy Creech

Tammy Minger

Tammy Poole

Taryn Kent

Tempest Tool & Machine, Inc.

Teresa Bruns

Teresa Graham

Teresa Leake

Teri L. Doran

Terry & Dona Thomas

Terry & Judith Thompson

Terry Philips

Terry Sergent

The Office Shop

The Short Family

REACH The 4th annual REACH Conference was held on

November , 2014 at the Park Theatre in North Vernon.

One hundred Jennings County High School girls attended

a half day of the conference (due to winter weather) with

a special presentation by Katie Stam Irk. The girls were

encouraged to REACH for the stars and go for their dreams

even if it seems impossible. A panelist of Jennings County

High School Alumni were also present to talk about life

after high school and to take questions from the students.

Pictured immediately below from left to right are panelists Kristi Sigler (Business

Intelligence Analyst), Sherry Beal (Clinical Social Worker), Brandy Blevins

(NVPD Detective), and Kaylee Ezzo (Echocardiography Technologist).

Katie Stam Irk

100 JCHS attendees pose for a photo with Katie Stam Irk and her daughter, Charlotte.

Roll of Donors 1st Choice Construction, LLC

Adam & Kristy Young

Advanced Dental Care

Alan Marshall

Alan Bubalo

Albert Jackson

Aleisha Quarles

Amanda & Jeffrey Morrison

Andrew & Shana Richmond

Andy & Stephanie Ebbing

Angela Donnell

Angela Roach

Angie & Jerrod Kelley

Anita Reed

Ann Whitcomb Guggenheim

Anna Brison & Greg Lucas

Anna Wall

Anomyous

AVI FoodSystems

Barbara King & John Roche

Barbara Phillips

Baron Wilder

Barry & Sandy Vance

Barry Boardman

Bcalm & Fit LLC

Benjamin & Carmen Lawler

Benjamin & Helen Beasley

Berneda Haines Estate

Beth Burnett

Beth Stone

Bette Eggleston

Biehle Electric, Inc.

Bill & Dawn Black

Bill & Ruthann Horstman

Bill & Sarah Dillon

Bill & Verda Ruddick

Bill & Dixie Tempest

Bill Barlow Wsle

Bill Bower

Bingham Farm Machinery

Boardman Industries

Bob & Cathy Weeks

Bob & Judy Howe

Bob Woodward Construction

Brad & Gretchen Armand

Bradley & Nicole Lucas

Bradley Kage

Bradshaw Building Specialties

Brenda Carson

Brenda Habenicht

Brian & Erin Biehle

Brian & Jalana Belding

Brian Blackburn

Brian Blanton

Bright Insurance Services

Brooks & Earl Construction

Bruce & Deborah Tandy

Bruce & Denise Speer

Carl & Joyce Clarke

Carl & Kathleen Hays

Carol Bowen

Carol Jackson

Carol Roe

Carol Smith

Carole Jackson

Carolyn Frey

Cathy Robinson

Chad & Christy Pruitt

Charles & Betty Ellercamp

Charles & Mary Weber

Charles Robbins & Linda Day

Charles Whitcomb

Charlinda Evans

Cheryl Todorovich-Wade

Christine Seitz

Christopher & Rebecca Kincaid

Christopher & Tabitha Colson

City of North Vernon

Clay & Nancy Burton

Clyde & Nora Campbell

Coffee Creek Conserv Club

Colleen Malone

Connie Rayburn

Corinne Finnerty

Country Chevrolet

Courtney & Andrew Maschino

Dale Grinstead

Dan & Linda Wright

Dan Baugh

Danette Kirchner

Daniel & Barbara Leffler

Daniel & Linda Wright

Danny & Jane Deshong

Danny Spears

Darlene Bradshaw

Darlis & Julie Cornett

Darrel & Julie Kemmerer

Dave Alexander

Dave O'Mara Contractors

David & Evelyn Adams

David & Linda Leach

David Turner

Dean & Debbie Jackson

Deb Whitcomb

Debby Jackson

Debra Batts

Debra Berry

Decatur Mold

Dennis Edens

Diana & Greg Daeger

Don & Linda Dudine

Don Lee

Don Leslie

Dona Whitehead

Donald & /ay Wentworth

Dove-Sharp & Rudicel

Dr. Erik

Duke Energy Foundation

Dustin Roller

E. Ann Tallant

Ebbing Auto Parts, Inc

Ed & Sandra Kreutzjans

Ed Reutebuch

Edmond & Scherry Baldwin

Edward Pohn

Edwin & Sue Ransom

Eileen Helm

Elizabeth Bentz Williams

Ellie & Johny Bright

EMK LLC (Eric Hochstadter)

Eric Johnson

Erler Industries

Erler Investments/Linda Erler

Ernest & Brenda Wright

Expert Eyecare/ Bill Burnett

Focus Planit LLC

Four Corners Kof C Council

FPBH, Inc

Frances Gwin

Frank & Ann Biehle

Franklin Surplus, Inc.

Friends of Tom Saunders

Gary & Ann Green

Gary & Carol Smith

Gary & Diane Johnson

Gary & Joyce Yeager

Gary & Mary Driver

Gary & Tracy Wright

Gary Back

Gary Dauby

Gary Eck

Gary Smith

Gary Stinson

Gasper Engineering

Gayle & Roger Hughes

George Uppling and Associates

Goldie Hollinden

Good Cents

1st Choice Construction, LLC

Adam & Kristy Young

Advanced Dental Care

Alan Marshall

Alan Bubalo

Albert Jackson

Aleisha Quarles

Amanda & Jeffrey Morrison

Andrew & Shana Richmond

Andy & Stephanie Ebbing

Angela Donnell

Angela Roach

Angie & Jerrod Kelley

Anita Reed

Ann Whitcomb Guggenheim

Anna Brison & Greg Lucas

Anna Wall

Anomyous

AVI FoodSystems

Barbara King & John Roche

Barbara Phillips

Baron Wilder

Barry & Sandy Vance

Barry Boardman

Bcalm & Fit LLC

Benjamin & Carmen Lawler

Benjamin & Helen Beasley

Berneda Haines Estate

Beth Burnett

Beth Stone

Bette Eggleston

Biehle Electric, Inc.

Bill & Dawn Black

Bill & Ruthann Horstman

Bill & Sarah Dillon

Bill & Verda Ruddick

Bill & Dixie Tempest

Bill Barlow Wsle

Bill Bower

Bingham Farm Machinery

Boardman Industries

Bob & Cathy Weeks

Bob & Judy Howe

Bob Woodward Construction

Brad & Gretchen Armand

Bradley & Nicole Lucas

Bradley Kage

Bradshaw Building Specialties

Brenda Carson

Brenda Habenicht

Brian & Erin Biehle

Brian & Jalana Belding

Brian Blackburn

Brian Blanton

Bright Insurance Services

Brooks & Earl Construction

Bruce & Deborah Tandy

Bruce & Denise Speer

Carl & Joyce Clarke

Carl & Kathleen Hays

Carol Bowen

Carol Jackson

Carol Roe

Carol Smith

Carole Jackson

Carolyn Frey

Cathy Robinson

Chad & Christy Pruitt

Charles & Betty Ellercamp

Charles & Mary Weber

Charles Robbins & Linda Day

Charles Whitcomb

Charlinda Evans

Cheryl Todorovich-Wade

Christine Seitz

Christopher & Rebecca Kincaid

Christopher & Tabitha Colson

City of North Vernon

Clay & Nancy Burton

Clyde & Nora Campbell

Coffee Creek Conserv Club

Colleen Malone

Connie Rayburn

Corinne Finnerty

Country Chevrolet

Courtney & Andrew Maschino

Dale Grinstead

Dan & Linda Wright

Dan Baugh

Danette Kirchner

Daniel & Barbara Leffler

Daniel & Linda Wright

Danny & Jane Deshong

Danny Spears

Darlene Bradshaw

Darlis & Julie Cornett

Darrel & Julie Kemmerer

Dave Alexander

Dave O'Mara Contractors

David & Evelyn Adams

David & Linda Leach

David Turner

Dean & Debbie Jackson

Deb Whitcomb

Debby Jackson

Debra Batts

Debra Berry

Decatur Mold

Dennis Edens

Diana & Greg Daeger

Don & Linda Dudine

Don Lee

Don Leslie

Dona Whitehead

Donald & /ay Wentworth

Dove-Sharp & Rudicel

Dr. Erik

Duke Energy Foundation

Dustin Roller

E. Ann Tallant

Ebbing Auto Parts, Inc

Ed & Sandra Kreutzjans

Ed Reutebuch

Edmond & Scherry Baldwin

Edward Pohn

Edwin & Sue Ransom

Eileen Helm

Elizabeth Bentz Williams

Ellie & Johny Bright

EMK LLC (Eric Hochstadter)

Eric Johnson

Erler Industries

Erler Investments/Linda Erler

Ernest & Brenda Wright

Expert Eyecare/ Bill Burnett

Focus Planit LLC

Four Corners Kof C Council

FPBH, Inc

Frances Gwin

Frank & Ann Biehle

Franklin Surplus, Inc.

Friends of Tom Saunders

Gary & Ann Green

Gary & Carol Smith

Gary & Diane Johnson

Gary & Joyce Yeager

Gary & Mary Driver

Gary & Tracy Wright

Gary Back

Gary Dauby

Gary Eck

Gary Smith

Gary Stinson

Gasper Engineering

Gayle & Roger Hughes

George Uppling and Associates

Goldie Hollinden

Good Cents

Gosman Collison Center

Graham Baptist Cemetery

Greg & Nita Hicks

Greg & Vickie Cardinal

Hall Heating, Inc.

Hannah Bright

Harborlight Consulting, LLC

Harmon Construction Inc

Harold & Joanne Campbell

Harold &Judith Stoner

Hayden Historical Alumni

Hayden Museum

Haydens Historical Museum

Heida & Rodney Garrett

Helen Stamper

Heritage Fund/ Eco15

Honda Mfg of Indiana, LLC

Howard & Barb Malcomb

Woodall's Roofing & Home

Improvement

Ian & Susan Schwartz

ILF Foundation

IMR, Inc

Indiana Energy Association

Indiana Grantmakers Alliance Found.

Indiana Timing/ Columbus

Ingrid French

Inspectrum, Inc

Irv & Ingrid French

Ivy Tech Foundation

Jack & Patricia Supplee

Jackson County Bank

Jackson Jennings Farm Bureau

James & Brandy Blevins

James & Debra Huckleberry

James & Eva Miller

James & Rebecca Buher

James Cole Byram

James Gross

James Hyslop

Jan & Martha Berkshire

Jane & Timothy Cooney

Jane Hance/ Coffee Creek

Jane Hand

Jane Johnson

Jane Reynolds

Janice Berdel

Janice Wierick

Janis S Boyd

JC Farm Bureau, Inc

JC Historical Society

Jeanette James

Jeanie Hahn Community

Betterment Fund

Jeffrey Pumphrey, DDS LLC

Jennifer & Rory Stanley

Jennifer & Tim Ellis

Jennifer Eddy

Jennifer Ertel

Jennifer Fletcher

Jennifer Sanders

Jennings Co Economic

Development Comm

Jennings County Historical Society

Jennings County United Way

Jennings Water Inc

Jerry & Marie Shepherd

Jerry & Vickie Strickland

Jerry Bower

Jillian Grote

Jim & Jane Reynolds

Joanie Vanhorn

Joanne Campbell

Joe & Jill Wahlman

Joe & Susie Hall

Joel & Megan Wahlman

John & Barb Shaw

John & Deanna Howard

John & Debbie Bright

John & Judie Rice

John & Rita Werner

John & Rose Rosenbalm

John & Susan Barlow

John Bridgewater

John D. Gay

John G. Hall

John O. Worth

John Roberson

John Roche

John Shively

Jon & Jill Leach

Jon & Julie Webster

Jon & Linda Erler

Jon & Linda Louden

Jonetta Clayton

Jordan & Kelly Kent

Jordan Ellison Fine Jewelry

Joseph & Francis McGinnis

Josh Creech

Joyce McGuire

Joyce Shaffer

Joyce Stearns

Judith A. Brown

Judith Smith

Julia Branham

Julie & Steve Anthers

Justin Brown

Karen Brancamp

Karen Burton

Karen Chilman

Karen Jackson

Kathie Maschino

Kathleen Bock

Kathryn Johnson

Kathy Dove

Keith & Kimberly Hall Kellie Hensley

Kelly Mead

Ken & Jodi Parsons

Kendall & Sandra Wildey

Kevin & Lisa Vogel

Kimberly Earl

Kimberly Smith

Kirk & Kathy Hearne

Kristen Young

Kristi Sigler

Kristin Mork

Kyla Schroeder

Lance & Erin Treadway

LaRaine Richards

Larry & Jane Hand

Larry Cunningham

Larry Greathouse

Larry Sporleader

Laurinda Dickerson

Lawson Auction Services Inc

Leah Ison

Leana Matern

Leanne Rettig

Lee's Ready Mix & Trucking Inc

Lena Kinder

Lester & Barb Tracy

Letitia Gosman

Lilly Endowment Comm. Sch. Prog

Linda & Mark Erler

Linda Day

Linda Day & Heida Garrett

Linda F. Nichols

Lindsey & Brad Morris

Lino Darchun

Lloyd Gerkin

Linda Erler & Krista Alami

Lois Scheurer

Lori Euler

Lori Miller

Louis A Wilson Contractor Inc

Louis M McPharlin Trust

Lowe's Distribution Center

Luke & Jennifer Franklin

M. Lorraine Vacketta

Madelon King

Mainsource Bank

Malcombs Barber-Beauty Shop

Manuel Becker

Marcia Brunner

Marcie Kapfhammer/Subway

Margaret Euler

Maribel Selva

jennings county 2 anniversary th edition

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