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A Message from the Foundation Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Scholarships: An Impactful Gift “I drop kindness pebbles in still water every day, <strong>and</strong> I watch the effect they have on ot<strong>her</strong> people’s lives.” ~John A. Passaro It is not an exaggeration <strong>to</strong> say that a scholarship can change the direction of a student’s life. Receiving a scholarship makes a big impact on a student, <strong>and</strong> awarding a scholarship makes a big impact on a donor. Giving the gift of education, helping a student get one step closer <strong>to</strong> their educational goal, is one of the most satisfying gifts you can give. But, the impact of scholarships has an even greater reach. Not only do scholarships impact students <strong>and</strong> donors, scholarships also have a direct impact on our greater community through degree completion. Scholarships are the pebbles dropped in still water, creating ripples of positive impact. With the cost of attending college continually on the rise <strong>and</strong> state funding stagnant or falling, students are forced <strong>to</strong> bear an increased proportion of the financial burden. Not surprisingly, financial barriers are often the primary reason students don’t complete their degree. Scholarships can help increase degree completion by reducing the number of, <strong>and</strong> amount of, loans that students need <strong>to</strong> borrow. Supporting scholarships is one of the simplest - <strong>and</strong> essential - ways <strong>to</strong> positively impact our workforce, our economy, <strong>and</strong> our community. To our donors, thank you for dropping kindness pebbles in still water <strong>and</strong> watching the effect they have on our students’ lives! Lisa M. Familo Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r What’s New The Chance of a Lifetime <strong>to</strong> Make the Gift of a Lifetime On December 18, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews <strong>and</strong> makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans <strong>to</strong> give <strong>to</strong> causes they care about. This provision has the power <strong>to</strong> help local charities strengthen their communities by allowing individuals <strong>to</strong> roll over up <strong>to</strong> $100,000 annually from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) <strong>to</strong> charity without being federally taxed. Annually, holders of traditional IRAs who are at least 70½ years old can make direct charitable transfers up <strong>to</strong> $100,000. Individuals may exclude the amount distributed directly <strong>to</strong> an eligible charity from their gross income. The Jefferson Community College Foundation can help donors execute the transfers <strong>and</strong> choose from several charitable fund options for their gift. Donor Advised Funds do not qualify for tax-free IRA transfers. Using IRA assets <strong>to</strong> make a gift during your lifetime, as opposed <strong>to</strong> giving via bequest in your will, enables you <strong>to</strong> experience the joy of making a major gift. For anyone interested in establishing a permanent legacy in this community, this is a chance of a lifetime <strong>to</strong> make the gift of a lifetime! For more information on the charitable giving legislation <strong>and</strong> the Charitable IRA opportunity, please contact Lisa Familo at (315) 786-2291 or lfamilo@sunyjefferson.edu. Jefferson Insider - Volume 14 • 20
Paver Dedication On Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 15, 2015, the Jefferson Community College Foundation dedicated 33 new pavers, commemorating those special people <strong>and</strong> occasions represented by each paver. Each one tells a unique s<strong>to</strong>ry that has now become a lasting legacy. Some honor a graduate or a professor, ot<strong>her</strong>s celebrate a special event or occasion. Some offer words of thanks <strong>to</strong> someone special <strong>and</strong> ot<strong>her</strong>s serve as a memorial for a loved one gone <strong>to</strong>o soon. Each s<strong>to</strong>ry now has a permanent place in the College’s rich <strong>and</strong> beautiful his<strong>to</strong>ry, <strong>to</strong> be shared <strong>and</strong> treasured for years <strong>to</strong> come. And each s<strong>to</strong>ry now serves as a building block for the future by supporting student scholarships <strong>and</strong> service needs of Jefferson Community College. If you would like <strong>to</strong> leave your mark on campus with a personalized commemorative paver, contact the JCC Foundation at 315-786-2458, foundation@sunyjefferson.edu, or go <strong>to</strong> www.sunyjefferson. edu/pavers for order information. Pavers are installed annually during the fall. Please submit your order prior <strong>to</strong> July 31st <strong>to</strong> be included in the fall installation ceremony. DARE TO DREAM NANCY & FRED SCHMITT SPIRIT OF JCC PETER N GASKIN BIOLOGY-37 YRS LIVE TO TEACH IN MEMORY OF LUCINDA SMITH LEARNING IS ESSENTIAL THE EDMONDS JOSEPH ARCHER CARTHAGE N.Y. 1989 GEORGE INTSCHERT CLASS OF 1990 IN MEMORY OF DON & PAT MILLER USMC/NYSP NATHANIEL ‘95 TERRA HOPE ‘97 CHRISTOPHER ‘01 PAM & JEFF DIXON CLASS OF ‘00 & ‘11 IN MEMORY OF: PATRICK MOORE NURSING 1987 LASALLE MILTON JEANNIE KATINA CORIE MICHAEL W. SIMMONS ‘92 AND ‘93 JANE BATES CLASS OF 1974 NURSING PHILLIPS MARK & GWENDOLYN CLASS 1967-69 CLAYTON LIONS CLUB PENNY, ROBIN & MELODY BRENON WE DID IT! GORDON ‘99 KRISTA ‘01 FOREVER 8-5-00 IN MEMORY OF JENNIFER DEANS BRUMBACK IN MEMORY OF THOMAS E. LOADWICK THE GRIFFIN’S PAM, BOBBY, RACH 2008 - 2010 EVER HIGHER! DORIS & SCOTT MCLALLEN CONNIE MAUREEN BURNS MALLETTE REST IN PEACE BCA ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS PROUD SUPPORTER OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MEMORY OF CHANCE ARMSTRONG SUICIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO A TEMPORARY PROBLEM “THE UNEXAMINED LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING.” STUDY PHILOSOPHY AT JCC. KATE FITZGERALD IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOUGLAS MEDLEY SCIENCE TEACHER 1965-2015 HEAVEN GAINED AN ANGEL -MISSED BY ALL. IN MEMORY OF WM & ANNE MARTUSEWICZ- JCC REFERENDUM COMM; FROM ALUMNI KIM, JOE, MARIA, AMY & VIRGINIA ALLEN L. SMITH TRUSTEE EMERITUS INTREPID BROADCASTING, INC WBLH RADIO TUNES 92.5 FM IN MEMORY OF JON E HOWLAND CLASS OF 1967 IN MY THOUGHTS RICHARD C HOWLAND CLASS OF 1968 NEW YORK AIR BRAKE LLC PURCELL CONSTRUCTION CORP. John W. Deans Collaborative Learning Center Dedication Event A tribute <strong>to</strong> the College’s third president <strong>and</strong> the Spirit of Jefferson. Friday, April 8, 2016, 5:00-8:00 pm Jefferson Community College Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres at 5:00 pm • Program at 6:00 pm $35 per person Please visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/deansclc For more information call the JCC Foundation at 315.786.2458 Jefferson Insider - Volume 14 • 21
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Page 9 and 10: JCC Dionysian’s Club Presents Boe
Page 11 and 12: Cedric Baggett, Class of 2015 Billy
Page 13 and 14: Keeping Jefferson a Cool Place Whil
Page 15 and 16: Dr. Carla Overton
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Page 23 and 24: Trustee Spotlight Michael W. Crowle
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