Dr. Faulk Presented

John D. Hamilton Community Service Award

Fall 2015 Newsletter

It is with great pride that the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Dr.

Leonard E. Faulk Jr. with the 2015 John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. Dr.

Faulk was honored during a reception at Moon Brook Country Club, September 10.

Born and raised in Jamestown, Dr. Faulk dedicated a significant portion of his life to im-

proving the quality of life for residents throughout the Chautauqua region.

A visionary, who pieces together the needs of the community with viable solutions for

sustainability, he is an integral part of the blueprint for success in our area.

“(Len Faulk) has charisma; he has a skill in uniting, and he has the ability to see the big

picture," Randy Sweeney, Community Foundation executive director said. "The theme of

(the program) was centered around a blueprint because we felt Len had and has a blue -

print for our community. It is very obvious (neighborhood work) is his passion."

In addition to his dedication to neighborhood and housing initiatives, Dr. Faulk was

involved in a number of other community organizations, including: SUNY Fredonia

StartUP NY Advisory Committee, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, City of

Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, and Chautauqua Home

Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation.

According to Dr. Faulk, “It really has been

fun working with so many good people and

to lend a hand to so many good things

happening in this community. I am a bit

awed by the strong continuity and

leadership in this region.”

Every year, the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award is presented to an individual or group who has demonstrated leadership, dedication, and support in furthering community spirit.

Pictured with Dr. Faulk from left are: John Frame, Jack

Frame, Cara Frame, Carole Faulk and David Faulk.

Welcome

Reunion Celebrations

Elizabeth Jones

Executive Assistant

In 2002, members of the Jamestown High School Class of 1950 created a scholarship fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to provide financial support to graduating seniors who exhibit leadership qualities in school activities. Members of the Class of 1950 gathered at Moon Brook Country Club in August to celebrate the 65 years since their graduation and to receive an update on their scholarship fund. To date, 15 students received awards from this fund.

The Jamestown High School Class of 1965 recently gathered to celebrate their 50th class reunion and

established a scholarship fund to benefit future graduat-ing Jamestown High School seniors, as selected by the

Guidance Department. Robert Arnone and Stephen Taylor, members of the JHS Class of 1965,

signed the fund agreement at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation with Randy Sweeney, Communi-

ty Foundation executive director, center.

Elizabeth “Liz” Jones joins the Community Foundation after

recently serving as Operations Manager at the Robert H. Jackson

Center. She has a diverse background in office management, marketing,

website development, and event planning. Liz, and her husband, Sean,

also own Jones Valhalla Restaurant in Jamestown.

Welcome, Liz!

Mayville Schools Scholarships

Computer-Palooza! Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation executive director, was instrumental in

securing refurbished computers and arranging their transportation from Phillips Lytle Law Offices in

Buffalo, to Jamestown, for local afterschool programs.

Fifteen computers were delivered to The Relief Zone, Chautauqua Striders, and Eastside YMCA.

Alumni of Mayville Central School

established the Alumni Association of

Mayville Schools Scholarship Fund to

assist two graduating high school seniors

from Chautauqua Lake Central School.

One scholarship will be awarded to the

most improved student pursing higher

education at a vocational or trade school;

another will be awarded to a BOCES stu-

dent with the best over-all average.

To learn more about this scholarship fund,

or to donate, visit crcfonline.org.

Memorials Gifts were made in memory of the following individuals between

January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015

H. James Abdella Evelyn Adams Ardeth Alessi Helene Altschuler Harold R. Anderson David and Lillian Anderson Dean M. Anderson Shirley Anderson Shirley Pullan Anderson Willis N. Archer Mable L. Bailey William Barber Doris Stevenson Barirde Clarice Beaver Alan M. Bentley James Blanchard Bruce Bouma Ricky Brevoort Joan L. Brigiotta Marjorie S. Broadhead Denise Elaine Tryon Brown Richard Brown Anthony C. Caprino Dustin J. Carlson John Ciminello Walter C. Cline Beatrice M. Cobb Charles and Lance Colvin Robert Colwell Sam Condon Angeline Conti R. Richard Corbin Ronald B. Cotten Cousin Rae Donald and Hazel Croscutt Kathryn J. Crossley Paul Crowe Joseph D'Angelo Terry Dahlin Vanessa Dibble Robert William Eccles Jr. Heather Edborg William G. (Gus) Erickson Richard A. Errico Dan Feather John Ferraro Josephine Marie Fiorello Katrina "Tina" Fisher Lawrence Fitzpatrick Eleanor B. Franks Ronald Frushone Floyd "Ray" Furr Nancy Gaden

Frances A. Gatto Ray Gavert Anthony Genco Donald W. Giddy Fred and Jean Grace Dan Gustafson Sheridan & Dorothy

Hardenburg Arnold and Vi Heidenreich Herbert Hess Bert Holm Joan Holzman Andrew Hoppe V. Richard "Dick" Hult George Hunt Joseph Immordino JHS Class of 1950

Deceased Members Roger N. James Zira and Dee James A. Donald Johnson George L. Johnson Sylvia N. Johnson Philip Sutton Jones Robert G. Josephson R. Doris Johnson Karlsson Al Kaus Jeffery D. Kearney Helen Gibbs Kerns Ryan Mary Kiblin Ingrid Kilburn Robert Kimble James W. King Jeremy W. Kinnear William C. Knight Sophie M. Korcyl Mark Kranz William & Catherine Joann

Krishock Michael LaGrega Mike LaMancuso Donald E. Larkin Herbert C. Larson Laverne "Vern" Larson Genevieve LaTone George W. Lawn Doris Levin Melvin Gilbert Lewellen Gulvie Hult Lindberg Samuel J. Lombardo Richard A. Long

Mabel P. Ludwig Robert C. Manno Marra Family Devere "Tom" McCann Molly McCue James McCusker Barbara J. Mertz Sandra J. Merwin Donna C. Miller Ernest F. Miller Patricia Miller Joseph Minstretta Felix J. Mira Kathleen McAlear Mitchell Charles Muscarella Vincent R. Nalbone Barbara M. O'Brien Philip T. O'Brien Mary O'Conner Marian E. Olson Raymond W. Ordines Betty Overend Carrol A. Parnow Arthur Patchen Linda Pearson Carole Kesby Pegan Mary Jane Prince David Rahauser Girardo "Suzy" Rizzo Delia Roberts Raymond J. Rossey Constance Rounds Ashley Julia Sandau Lawrence Sandberg Mary Weber Sanford Marilyn Sanvidge Harry Sarvis Joyce Saxton George E. Schultz Terry R. Schultz Lou Scott Paul Semo Gary Senyo Carolyn Smith Don A. Smith Judith S. Smith Jody Spitale Christa N. Stineman Jeanne M. Strawser Kenneth W. Strickler Henry Stritzki Michael P. Stronz Aaron M. Swanson

David Swanson Pete Swanson Randall L. Swanson Crystal J. Sweeney Marilyn Moreen Tane Geraldine Thompson Rae Torre Rosanne C. Traniello Elizabeth Trippi Richard E. Turner Alex R. Turnquist Dorthy Tylock Lory Ventura Sr. Benny Vicario Arthur S. Wahlstrom Jack and June Wakefield George H. Walrod John Weeks James M. Wetsel Gloria Wheelhouse Robert Wheelhouse Sr.

Honorariums Gifts were made in honor of the following individuals between

January 1, 2015 and June 30, 2015

George Barone C. Jeffrey Bloomquist Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brinkley Mr. & Mrs. Calvin M. Cedarquist Mamie Criscione Bill Evans Billy Evans Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Hagadorn SEABEE & Mrs. Bill Hilderbrand Island X-II NY NSVA, INC Members JHS Class of 1950-65th Reunion Barbara Josephson Mr. and Mrs. A. David Kerr Lynn Kinnear Lynn Kinnear’s Retirement Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lawton Dorthy Mee Sam Millioto Lillian V. Ney Mary Ann Green Olson

Sally Overs and Blosson Domenico George Panebianco Mr. and Mrs. William R. Reynolds III Maurice E. Roach James Schultz Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sipos Jr. Robert A. Sundell Roland A. Swanson Kate Sweeney Louise Tefft 100th Birthday Melissa Kinnear Thompson Anonymous Treater Veterans Robert Wheelhouse Jr. Phillip "Flip" D. Yates Flip Yate's Birthday Kristy B. Zabrodsky

Planned giving is a way to integrate your

personal, financial, and estate planning goals.

The right planned gift may provide you with

tax and income benefits while helping the

Community Foundation further its mission.

Here are some of the most common planned

gifts you can make:

Bequest — Your will may include a gift of a

specific asset, a dollar amount, or a percentage of your estate to charity.

Charitable Gift Annuities — These plans can provide you with lifetime income, a charitable income tax

deduction, and a gift to charity.

Beneficiary Designation Gifts — A beneficiary designation gift is a simple and affordable way to

support the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. You can designate us as a beneficiary of a

retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.

Contact the Community Foundation at (716) 661-3390.

Veterans Assistance Fund

Manufacturers Club

On August 1, The Darren Manzella-Lapeira

Memorial Run raised $13,000 to support veterans.

The Darren Manzella-Lapeira Veterans Assistance Fund provides financial support to veterans requiring immediate assistance. Since 2014, the fund has helped 12 local veterans with

various needs.

To learn more, visit crcfonline.org.

Chautauqua Lake Central School is developing a Manufacturers Club to make students aware there is a demand for and a bright future in often overlooked vocations associated with manufacturing, machining, and engineering. The club is slated to begin this year and will be led by trade professionals who volunteer their time to teach. Students will have the opportunity for hands-on experiences, as well as, field trips to various manufacturing facilities throughout the county.

The Manufacturers Club of CLCS Fund was established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to provide financial support for costs associated with this worthwhile project.

To donate to this fund, visit crcfonline.org.

Education as our Greatest Need

To read more Fund for the Region stories visit crcfonline.org/fund‐region 

Each generation faces challenges; this one, more than ever, must learn to adapt to the needs and demands of an evolving and expanding global community. As a result, educational systems are faced with making decisions that often result in enormous changes to cherished traditions and long-held beliefs. The basic educational building blocks necessary for success today are much more sophisticated and demanding than those of previous generations. The “Three R’s,” so familiar to many, are being reworked and reshaped in response to almost daily technological advances and social changes. According to Raymond Fashano, Chautauqua County School Boards Association executive director, at times, the changes have moved so quickly that the latest solutions sometimes become additional problems. In order to address these concerns, now and into the future, Jamestown Public Schools developed a new strategic plan whose primary goal is to, “Ensure academic excellence and equity for every student.” The Jamestown Schools Promise Fund was recently established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, as part of the strategic plan. Its aim is "to seek financial support to invest in initiatives, programs, and people that maintain the focus on the promise that lives within each and every student.” The fund will assist in “funding projects and programs, not supported by tax dollars, by marshalling community resources.”

Because globalization and technology are greatly impacting today’s educational systems, questions arise specifically about how high schools and colleges are grooming young people for the work force. Dr. Bill Daggett, International Center for Leadership founder and president, stated during his address to the School Boards Association, “We need students who can work in teams and think independently.” The Manufacturers Club at Chautauqua Lake Cen-tral School is striving to meet those same criteria. Its pur-pose is to increase education and training awareness for manufacturing, machining, and engineering

opportunities. Jamestown Plastics president, Jay Baker, is a leader in directing this exciting initiative. He, along with a substantial number of volunteers from local industries, is meeting with over 130 students during their lunch hours to provide training and hands-on experience. According to a video produced to introduce students to the club, its goal is… “To learn about the great things we (industries) do every day, manufacturing the things you use every day. We want to use your (the students’) brains and ingenuity to make better products.”

Randy Sweeney, Community Foundation executive director, added, “The foundation is passionate about, and committed to, enriching the quality of life in the Chautauqua region. We are dedicating all our energy and resources into creating a desirable place in which to find a great job, raise a family, and enjoy the extensive array of arts and recreational opportunities available in abundance.” The Foundation’s Fund for the Region is designed to enhance educational opportunities, promote artistic and cultural events, support workforce investment, and encourage unique and imaginative strategies for economic development. Staying in touch with scholarship recipients, measuring their needs and interests, also helps the foundation facilitate conversations with others about creative and thoughtful initiatives designed to encourage young people to stay or return to this area. To learn more about the Fund for the Region, the Jamestown Schools Promise Fund, the Manufacturers Club of Chautauqua Lake Central School, visit crcfonline.org.

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Chamber of Commerce Award

On October 8, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Northern Chautauqua

Community Foundation were presented with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Award.