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A Message from the Foundation Executive Director Pay It Forward The Pay It Forward movement is not a new concept. Some believe it dates all the way back to 317 BC where it was used as a key plot concept for a play in ancient Athens. It became widely popular, however, in 2000 after Catherine Ryan Hyde’s novel Pay It Forward was published and adapted into a film of the same name. The philosophy of Pay It Forward is that through acts of kindness, we all foster a more caring community. One good deed might not seem like much, but if everyone did something good for someone else, the cycle of generosity and kindness can spark us to become better people and a better community. I have been touched many times throughout my life by people paying it forward. When I was a high school graduate getting ready to apply for college, my family did not have the means to pay for the college applications that I was hoping to submit. My best friend’s mother, who was and is one of the most generous souls I have ever met, quietly paid for my college applications so that I could pursue my dream of obtaining a college education. This act of kindness stayed with me as I pushed toward my goal of receiving my bachelor’s degree, which I did with an intense drive, achieving a 4.0 GPA. The philosophy of paying it forward has since become a guiding principle in my life leading me to pursue a career in helping others. I feel incredibly lucky to now be in a position to help others achieve their dreams of obtaining a college education. Just a couple of week ago, my husband was at a local restaurant with some members of his troop for a going away lunch. As they attempted to pay their bills, the waitress informed them that an anonymous patron had paid for their meals. This act of kindness was not lost on these proud members of Bravo Troop, 6-6 Calvary Regiment, Fort Drum, NY, as they make plans to Pay It Forward. We each have the opportunity every day to show someone kindness. What will you do to Pay It Forward and start a ripple effect of good deeds? As the new Executive Director of the Foundation, I was interested in learning about the many scholarships available to students attending JCC. What I found in looking back was a beautiful discovery. Featured on the next page are two of our oldest scholarships demonstrating that the concept of paying it forward has been alive and well since the College’s inception. Lisa M. Familo Executive Director
Looking Back… Paying it Forward… Watertown Rotary Club Scholarship-Annual Scholarship-Established 1963 The Watertown Rotary Club, Club Number 4623, was organized on October 14, 1914. Watertown was the ninth club to be chartered in New York State. The formation of the Watertown Club was largely due to the efforts of two merchants, Henry Butterworth and Lon P. Hall, and Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Francis Lamon. The founders of the Watertown Club charted the course which succeeding administrations have followed. Good fellowship and community service were, and still are, the principal objectives. As Rotary grew, its mission expanded and Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, exemplifies the humanitarian spirit of the organization. The Watertown Rotary Club Scholarship, established in 1963, is Jefferson Community College’s oldest, active annual scholarship. The club currently awards up to six scholarships in the amount of $500 annually. The Watertown Rotary Club Scholarship is restricted to residents of Jefferson County with good academic potential demonstrating financial need. Preference is given to a son or daughter of a Rotary Club member. The Jefferson Community College is immensely grateful for the continued support and generosity of the Watertown Rotary Club! Thank you for being a long-standing example of a civic organization that believes in paying it forward! Corporal William Brabant Memorial Scholarship- Endowed Scholarship- Established 1968 Born on December 12, 1947, William A. Brabant attended Clayton Central High School, graduating in 1965. He completed his associate’s degree in applied science from Jefferson Community College in 1967. On November 14, 1967, William enlisted in the Army completing his basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Promoted in Vietnam to corporal, after having completed tracking school in the United States only ten days earlier, Mr. Brabant was killed in action on October 8, 1968, near Duc Pho, Vietnam, while serving as an infantryman in the 11th Infantry Brigade of the Americal Division. Remembering his brother, Peter Brabant said, “He was athletic, and in high school he joined the football and wrestling teams. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed being in and around water. Today, I can still remember him traveling along the St. Lawrence River in his Higgin’s boat. In the depths of fog concealing everyone, people knew he was coming because his whistle always carried a happy tune!” As a remembrance of their brother and son, the Brabant family created the Corporal William Brabant Memorial Scholarship in 1968. They wanted his legacy of education and willingness to thrive to live on in other students. The scholarship is awarded to two students each year, graduates of the Thousand Islands Central School District. One for a new freshman student, and the other for a continuing student at JCC. The Jefferson Community College Foundation is incredibly appreciative of the Brabant family’s generosity and desire to turn a tragic event into an extraordinary act of kindness; a true testament to paying it forward! For more information about either of these scholarships, please visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/alumni-friends/jcc-foundation. What’s New Italian Arts Travel Abroad Scholarship Opportunity for Summer 2016! Sponsored by the Estate of Mrs. Frederick H. (Aline) Taylor of Watertown, the Italian Art Scholarship allows students to spend the month of July studying art at the Scuola Lorenzo de’Medici in Florence, Italy. Each scholarship covers the cost of travel, tuition, lodging, books, art supplies and meals. Students are required to complete course(s) at the Scuola Lorenzo de’Medici for which they will be awarded college credit. Student applicants must complete at least 24 credit hours by the end of the spring 2016 semester, have a grade point average of 2.5 or above, and be enrolled full-time at Jefferson in both the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters. Candidates are also required to have taken at least one college level art class prior to the trip. The Italian Arts Scholarship application will be available November 2, 2015 at www.sunyjefferson.edu. Beginning in the spring of 2016, Jefferson Community College will begin using AcademicWorks, the leading provider of scholarship management solutions for colleges, universities, and foundations. The AcademicWorks Scholarship Management Module is used by hundreds of institutions and foundations to improve the compliance, utilization, and stewardship of scholarship funds, while improving service to students, donors, and the community. The Scholarship Management Module provides a central place for financial aid and foundation staff to access all scholarship information across campus and easily match students to the scholarships best suited for them. Stay tuned for more information about this innovative advancement! Jefferson Insider - Volume 13 • 19
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