ANNUAL REPORT 2016

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Many clubs have had the opportunity to visit and some have held outdoor workshops at the Park, weather and construction permitting. Now that there are electric, water and restroom facilities, 2017 should be an even busier year. The year ended on a very high note for Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County when State Senator John Bonacic secured a $250,000 grant for Park construction. The senator said he supports funding for this project because it will help promote the introduction of younger people into the local agriculture market- something that is sorely needed due to the increasing age demographic of the local agricultural community. This grant was an unexpected gift as it will allow us to complete Phase I of our project In CCEOC's 101 year, the future is very bright Visit the CCEOC website at cceorangecounty.org for opportunities to learn, to get involved, to give back and to attend the many exciting events planned for the coming year. Speaking of animals and 4-H._ this year The Great Extension Duck Derby was Saturday, Oct 22nd at the D & H Canal, ftoating almost 5,000 ducks down the river while children and adults of all ages cheered them on! (PHOTO) Under the guidance of Edith Bush and Pete Ewanciw, the Orange County Farm Toy Show highlighted fascinating farm displays, farm toys and farm equipment including tractors - old and new. Of course, there was a children's tractor pull contest What a fun way to learn about farming! Both events are helping to raise funds needed to make the 'Dream' become a 'Reality!!' Capital Campaign Committee Lou Heimbach, Honoraf}l Chair Pat Claiborne, HonorafY Chair Bunnie Reichle, Chair Tom Davis Hazel Goldstein Kristin Jensen John McCarey Andrea Nilan Kelli O'Brien Mary Onken Michael R Pillmeier Vincent Poloniak Patricia Reineke Robin White Construction Oversight Committee Tom Davis, Co-Chair Jim Presutti, Co-Chair Jim Conklin Scott Demberg AI Gibbs John McCarey Andrea Nilan Charlie Quinn Bunnie Reichle Stan Spencer Bob Waltenberg
11 MeMOLJ£ from the Capital Campaign Coordinalor A new home for the 101-year old 'Extension' has the potential to make a huge difference for the local community it serves. Th e initial response to asking for contributions and support has been very positive and we wish to sincerely thank all of the ea rly contributors. The new Education Center & 4-H Park will take three more years to fruition, but the most immediate impact is that upon completion of Phase I in the spring of 2017, we will have a full service park complete with 4 pole barns (one enclosed), restrooms with showers and horse show arenas. If you haven't done so yet take a drive out to see the tremendous progress we have made this year. As the holidays and year-end tax deadlines approach, please think of us and consider making a pledge or an outright donation to assist the Capital Campaign. Ways You Can Help: + Make a 3-5 year pledge and pay it yearly at your convenience with cash, stock or a check + Make a contribution of cash, check or stock into the John Mazur Endowment Fund. + Have some fun and organize your own fu nd raiser wi family, friends or a community group. + Make a donation in Honor or In Memory of a special friend or family member. $5,000,000 $4,000,000 For more information about the Park project or its Capital Campaign, please contact Kathi Webber at 845 - 344 - 1234 or kw389@cornell.edu Thank you again to all of you who have, lent your hand hearts and dollars toward the early construction stage ol the Cornell Cooperative Extension Ora nge County Education Center & 4-H Park We are most grateful! $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000
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