Community and Commitment

Massillon Area Neighborhood Associations Team-up for Cause

In thIs Issue

Massillon Area Neighborhood Associations Team-up for Cause ........ 1 - 2

From the President ............................2,8

New Look. Same Mission. ....................3

Memorial and Tribute Gifts ............... 4 - 5

New Funds ........................................5

Neisel Joins Stark Community Foundation ...6

Rediscovering the Past, Preserving the Future ............................7

Summer 2012

The Massillon Neighborhood group,

CHARM (Central Historic Area Residents

of Massillon), conducted a food drive

involving all of the Massillon Neighborhood

Associations. The event, Pack the Salvation

Army’s Pantry, was held at The Salvation

Army of Massillon in order to stock the

pantry for the summer demand.

After speaking with Captain Zanders of The

Salvation Army, members of CHARM learned

that the greatest need for food comes in the

summer months and that sometimes the

pantry is bare. The neighborhood group set

out to make a difference. They involved the

city and other area organizations including

The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon,

and Stark Community Foundation.

“During these challenging times, more and

more individuals are struggling to meet

their basic needs, including food. In fact, we

are serving 54% more families through our

food pantry. This need increases even more

so during the summer months because

children, who are normally fed breakfast

and lunch at school, are on summer break.

Families must stretch an already stretched

budget; however, thanks to caring

individuals like you, they can find hope and

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CHARM members and community volunteers stand outside of The Salvation Army of Massillon on the day of the food drive.

Joel Bullock and Clarence Fenton at the food drive.

From the President

The front page article in this issue of

our newsletter illustrates two points that

underscore the importance of the work that

we do each day.

First, the basic needs are great for many in our

community. We are fortunate not to have to

worry each day how we will feed our families.

Unfortunately, many of our neighbors cannot

escape this worry.

Second, we have the capacity to help through

our collective action. Help can come from

the collaborative efforts of neighborhood

associations or from the individual assistance

provided through donor advised funds at the

Foundation.

Many times, the work that we do at the

Foundation will not be seen for many

months or years. The work of the Massillon

Neighborhood Associations and contributions

from our donors created an immediate benefit

to those in need and illustrates the power of

collective, focused actions. Congratulations to

all that contributed to fill this great need!

In early July we were pleased to welcome

a new member to the Foundation’s family,

Bridgette Neisel. Bridgette brings with her a

wealth of experience in planned giving and

advancement activities. She has already

begun to make an impact in the few weeks that

she has been at the Foundation. You can look

forward to many new ideas from Bridgette and

her staff as they continue to serve the needs

of our donors and implement plans to grow

the scale of our donor base throughout the

county. Please be sure to welcome Bridgette

when you have the opportunity.

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nourishment at The Salvation Army’s Choice

Food Pantry,” said Captain Tawny Cowen-

Zanders of The Salvation Army.

In addition to donations made by donors

from their Donor Advised Funds at Stark

Community Foundation, the neighborhood

groups were able to fill the pantry and provide

more than 50 gallons of milk, fresh fruits,

cheeses, and almost $1,000 in additional

monetary donations.

“We had a couple arrive ten minutes before

we closed our drive down, they donated

three bags of groceries and handed us a

check for one hundred dollars to help. They

expressed that during Christmas time it is so

hard to donate, but this worked out great for

them. They were so proud of our efforts and

we were very grateful and humbled by their

generosity,” said CHARM member Loretta

Rittenhouse. “I remember looking back at

the pantry one last time before walking out

the door, saying to myself, next year we

will have to put food on pallets - Massillon

is going to prove we are neighborhoods

helping neighborhoods. We did a beautiful

job coming together to accomplish this goal,

every neighborhood association was involved

and attended the Food Drive!” said Loretta.

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Matt Palumbo (l ) and Madi, age 8, help stock the pantry shelves at The Salvation Army of Massillon.

As you may have already noticed, Stark Community Foundation has a new look - our logo has been re-designed. As is the case with most

organizations and businesses tweaking their logos, the Foundation’s logo has too evolved over time (as has our name).

The Foundation is in the midst of planning year-long activities to celebrate our 50th Anniversary; soon approaching in 2013. While in the planning stages of having the Foundation’s presence in each pocket of Stark County, this seemed like the perfect time to re-visit our logo and see how we might be able to give it an updated look. Wanting a logo that is bright, bold and reflective of the times of the Foundation, and after an extensive process - we believe we’ve achieved the objectives.

The tree continues to be a fixture in the new logo and the circles symbolize the three main components of Stark Community Foundation - Receiving, Investing, and Giving.

Our mission and vision statement has also been revised. While the meaning of the mission and vision of the Foundation remains constant, the language has been simplified.

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New Look. Same Mission.

Mission and Vision Statement

The mission of Stark Community Foundation is to support programs and services that enrich our community,

while connecting people and the charitable causes which are important to them.

As a community foundation, our vision is to dedicate our work in response to local needs and challenges

through carefully designed funds and programs. We honor the wishes of our donors by managing their charitable

gifts and helping them meet their individual goals for giving.

As we achieve our mission and vision, we continue to strengthen Stark County, providing an improved quality of

life for the residents of our community.

Today. Tomorrow. Forever.

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M e m o r i a l a n d T r i b u t e G i f t s

Contributions received from March 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012

In Memory of: Aaron SeesanFBO: Aaron Seesan Memorial Scholarship FundMs. Catherine M. Heitger

In Memory of: Anna ThomasFBO: The Women’s FundJohn and Pat Fehlman

In Memory of: Barbara S. BenningtonFBO: The Brookside Scholarship Fund, Inc. Endowment FundBrookside Country Club; Mr. Andrew Grove; General Manager

In Memory of: Bill MeaseFBO: Plain Local Schools Foundation Bill Mease Memorial Scholarship FundMs. Pamela Goudy

In Memory of: Charles B. SheatersFBO: Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, Inc. Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Heimann

In Honor of: Charles E. Gotshall familyFBO: Perry Township School Memorial Scholarship FundMr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Webb

In Honor of: Chiquita Seesan’s birthdayFBO: Aaron Seesan Memorial Scholarship FundKathy and Emil Poporad

In Honor of: Cindy Lazor, Junior League Woman of the YearFBO: The Women’s FundMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Mahoney III

In Honor of: Cindy Lazor and Heather Fisher, Junior League Women of the YearFBO: The Junior League of Canton, Ohio, Inc.’s Women’s Fund for the FutureJunior League of Stark County, Ohio, Inc.; Ms. Cara Beisert; Treasurer

In Memory of: Dewey VanHooseFBO: The Brookside Scholarship Fund, Inc. Endowment FundHuntington Private Financial GroupThe Ferruccio Law Firm

In Memory of: Ethel Gotshall (Bebout)FBO: Perry Township School Memorial Scholarship FundMr. and Mrs. Charles L. Bebout

In Memory of: Grace Tate EwingFBO: The Junior League of Canton, Ohio, Inc.’s Women’s Fund for the FutureJunior League of Stark County, Ohio, Inc.; Ms. Cara Beisert; Treasurer

In Memory of: Hazel E. (Gillis) PietroskiFBO: Community Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. J. Edward Diamond

In Memory of: Helen UlmschneiderFBO: Plain Local Schools Alumni Association / Drenta Family Scholarship FundMs. Pamela Goudy

In Memory of: Jerry AngleFBO: The Trinity United Church of Christ Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Pieper

In Memory of: John GaultFBO: The David A. and Pamela A. Gault Charitable FundBart and Glenda Bridges

In Memory of: Joseph A. Jeffries, Jr.FBO: Community Charitable FundTom and Angela Schervish

In Honor of: Judge Dixie ParkFBO: The Women’s FundJohn and Pat Fehlman

In Honor of: Judge Dixie Park’s birthdayFBO: The Women’s FundDr. and Mrs. Emil Poporad

In Honor of: Karen RothFBO: The Women’s FundAnn Bradway

In Honor of: Kathy Poporad YWCA Hall of FameFBO: The Women’s FundBill and Sharon Luntz

In Memory of: Lee DeGraffFBO: The Canton Rotary Endowment FundCanton Rotary Charitable Fund; Mr. William Griffing

In Memory of: Madeline CloughFBO: The Margaret Lazar/Emma Lupher Scholarship FundMs. Ellen E. Serban

In Memory of: Mary Margaret FritchleyFBO: The Trinity United Church of Christ Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Pieper

In Honor of: Nancy Hansen in celebration of Mother’s DayFBO: The Women’s FundMr. and Mrs. Michael R. Weinsz

In Memory of: Perrysville United Methodist Church membersFBO: Perry Township School Memorial Scholarship FundPerrysville United Methodist Church; Ms. Susan Logan

Perrysville United Methodist Church Sunday School; Ms. Susan Logan

In Memory of: Phyllis H. ShwartzFBO: The David A. Kaiser Memorial Scholarship FundMs. Shirley J. Newman

In Memory of: Stephanie YoungFBO: Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, Inc. Endowment FundMs. Sarita Cunningham HedderlyMs. Mary Lu DiLilloMr. and Mrs. Duane Fildes Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Don HardestyMs. Nicole J. LloydWayne and Judith Stofan

In Memory of: Sydna RussellFBO: The Trinity United Church of Christ Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Pieper

In Memory of: Wayne ArbogastFBO: The Trinity United Church of Christ Endowment FundMr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Pieper

The following gifts are FBO: Plain LocalSchools Foundation

In Memory of: Delores LabriolaGeneral ContributionLinda Psomiades

In Memory of: Melvin KinsleyFBO: Victor and Darlene Drenta Family Scholarship FundAngela Karavas and Irene KaravasMustafa and Laura Saraclar

In Memory of: Helen UlmschneiderFBO: Victor and Darlene Drenta Family Scholarship FundLinda AbelMary BarsanDavid and Alice Clatterbuck

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John and Charlotte GinleyAngela KaravasIrene KaravasCynthia MeaseJeanne O’NeilFred and Pat RieglerMustafa and Laura SaraclarNancy Whitman

In Memory of: Tom FilickyFBO: Tom Filicky Oakwood Middle SchoolGail Sterling

In Memory of: Mary Tydin MillerFBO: Mary Tydin Miller Scholarship FundLinda ClineAlan and Sandra DawsonJames and Linda HerbergerEdward MacikaGail SterlingDeb and Pete WeaverMichael and Jean Zorko

In Memory of: Mary Tydin MillerFBO: Jennifer Jung-Kilbreath Memorial Scholarship FundAnime Club at A.I. Root Middle SchoolAnonymousPhillip and Laurel BartlettAmy BriggsLois and Don BriggsLinda CohenNizar and Paula DjabbarahCynthia DonnellyGlenOak High School Administration, Staff and StudentsLarry and Cinda GoldbergGolden Eagle Kickoff Club, Inc.Charles and Angelita GroeneMarilyn GroeneLawrence HortonDouglas KilbreathRebecca LamancusaMedina Teachers AssociationDebbie Miner

Patrick and Gayle O’BrienLinda OcepekMatt and Sharon OltersdorfPat SchafferMichael and Linda ShaullDonna SayocChester and Laura ShoemakerS.T.E.P.S.Lawrence and Marylou SullTUMC Gourmet GroupCindy WeberKaren Zotta

The following gifts are FBO: CantonRotary Endowment Fund

In Memory of: Lee DeGraafRobert and Janice Pattison

General DonationThe Edward and Ruth Wilkof Foundation

In Memory of: Stanley EwingTom and Angela Schervish

In Memory of: Richard FarsonTom and Angela Schervish

N e w F u n d sSpecial thanks to the following donors who recently established a fund through Stark Community Foundation:

The Paul R. Arena Charitable Gift Annuities

The G. Scott and Carol B. Booth Charitable Fund

The Orran “Buzzy” Calhoun Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Central Presbyterian Church – Raisner Family Scholarship Fund

The Douglas L. Houck Designated Charitable Fund

The Gregory W. and Janet M. Luntz Family Philanthropic Fund

The Raff-Raisner Scholar Award Fund

The Charles P. Sturgis Charitable Gift Annuity

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Bridgette L. Neisel has been named Vice President of Advancement at Stark Community

Foundation.

Bridgette will be responsible for increasing the Foundation’s endowed and non-endowed funds

through a long-term perspective on prospect identification and development, and the provision

of services to potential donors, current donors, and professional advisors. She will also develop

and implement the Foundation’s planned giving and long-range marketing strategies.

Bridgette joins the Foundation team from Walsh University, where she served as Vice President

of Advancement and University Relations since 2004. It was there that she coordinated the

organization and implementation of the University’s fundraising, alumni and external relations

programs, major gifts, annual giving and corporate and foundation relations. Bridgette also

served five years as the University’s Director of Planned & Major Gifts. During that time, she was

responsible for sustaining and expanding a successful planned giving program.

Bridgette earned both her M.A. in Education and B.S. in Political Science and Sociology from

Walsh University. She has served on the board for St. Thomas Aquinas High School, the About

Magazine Advisory Board and the Community Advisory Council for the Junior League of Stark

County. She currently lives in North Canton with her husband and two children.

In addition to welcoming Bridgette, the following staff members have assumed new roles at

the Foundation.

Neisel Joins Stark Community Foundation

Jackie Gilin, who served previously as Corporate Secretary, is now Donor

Services and Program Officer.

Dana Johnson, who served previously as Secretary, is now Grants Administrator.

Marilyn Thomas Jones, who served previously as Program Officer, is now Senior

Program Officer.

Amy Krebs, who served previously as Donor Services and Communications

Officer, is now Program Development and Communications Officer.

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On July 4th, my family celebrated the holiday at the foot of the

McKinley Monument listening to the US Army Concert Band &

Chorus followed by a spectacular fireworks show. I saw many

familiar faces who were also celebrating with several generations

of their families. The event lived up to its name, “A Monumental

4th.”

As we drove out of the park, I thought about the number of times

I have visited the Monument since my childhood. I have fond

memories of racing to the top of the steps with my siblings,

taking in the view and racing back down again. My children have

repeated this age-old tradition as well. Think about the number

of walkers and runners that climb the steps on a daily basis.

Question: How many steps lead to the top of the monument?

The McKinley National Memorial is the final resting place for

our 25th President, William McKinley, his wife Ida and their

daughters, Katherine and Ida. Walking into the rotunda for the

first time reminded me of being in church. It felt like a sacred

place. To some extent it is, with its ornate skylight, and the double

sarcophagus which contains the caskets of President and Mrs.

McKinley.

Along with the Monument, the McKinley Presidential Library &

Museum has much to offer. When our children were young, my

husband and I took them to the Museum on several occasions

for an afternoon of exploration. As adults, Gary and I enjoyed

walking through the galleries, and rediscovering items featured

in The Stark County Story, like Beulah the Laffing Lady from the

Laff in the Dark at Meyers Lake.

I’ll never forget Betsy and Robbie’s reaction when we walked into

the McKinley Gallery and saw President and Mrs. McKinley. The

fact that they talked was enough to make them run out the door,

literally. Sarah was quite young at the time and wasn’t quite sure

what to make of this. After the initial shock, Betsy and Robbie

came back into the room to listen to what President and Mrs.

McKinley had to say. We still laugh about that to this day.

No trip is complete without scouting about in the Street of Shops

and making at least one attempt to slide down the fire pole. When

Betsy was in 3rd grade, her Girl Scout Troop had a sleepover in

Discover World. They were pleasantly surprised to be awakened

the next morning by the roar of Alice, the Allosaurus. I don’t think

any of the girls had much sleep that night but they will never

forget their “night at the museum.”

Imagine the number of Stark County school children who have

experienced a field trip to the McKinley Monument and Museum.

As a chaperone for my children’s trips, I usually spotted something

different during each visit. A highlight of any trip was watching

a show in the Hoover-Price Planetarium. The children learned

about meteor showers and the constellations, in-between the

giggles of sitting in the dark with their classmates.

The Stark County Historical Society, who officially owns, operates

and maintains the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, and

Stark Community Foundation have enjoyed a strong relationship

that spans over three decades. The Foundation has awarded

several grants to the Historical Society for upgrades and special

projects at the Museum and to repair the steps of the Monument.

Several of our donors have also supported this organization

throughout the years and continue to do so today.

In 1985, the Stark County Historical Society Endowment Fund

was created. Their Board realized that this national treasure will

require funds to preserve, maintain and provide for future needs.

Today there are three Funds dedicated to the legacy of President

McKinley and these historic landmarks. We appreciate the trust

and confidence of managing and investing the assets to support

their endeavors in perpetuity.

If you haven’t done so lately, make plans to visit and rediscover

what the Monument and McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

have to offer. It is a wonderful way to spend the day for folks of

all ages. By the way, there are 108 steps to the Monument.

To find out how you can join us in giving back to our community,

please contact me at 330-454-3426 or chawk@starkcf.org.

Rediscovering the Past, Preserving the Futureby Carol Hawk, Director of Advancement

Stark Community Foundation400 Market Avenue North, Suite 200

Canton, Ohio 44702www.starkcf.org

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDCanton, OH

Permit No. 486

Board of DirectorsRobert DeHoff

Chair

Naz Adams-PhillipsWilliam CookE. Lang D’AtriCharles Dix, II

Thomas FerreroGregory Luntz

Thomas SchervishNancy Varian

Sheila Markley BlackGeneral Counsel

Phone: 330-454-3426Fax: 330-454-5855

Amy KrebsEditor

Proposal Deadline Dates and Decision Months

Proposal Due

Decision Month

January 3rd March

August 1st October

Proposals should be addressed to:

Dana Johnson, Grants AdministratorStark Community FoundationFoundations Centre400 Market Avenue North, Suite 200Canton, OH 44702

For more information, call the Foundation at 330-454-3426 or visit our website at www.starkcf.org

Visit us on:

SCF Grant Award Schedule 2012

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As we prepare for our 50th birthday in 2013, we’ve taken time to refresh

our image. Page three of this newsletter is dedicated to our new look and a

refreshed mission and vision statement. We look forward to celebrating 50

years of community stewardship with you as we unveil our plans for 2013.

Finally, I encourage you to read and reflect on Carol Hawk’s article about

one of our community treasures, the McKinley Monument. If you’re like

me, I tend to overlook the obvious. Carol reminds us of the importance of

memories and the work that we do at the Foundation to preserve our past

and our future.