September 2012 - Goodland Academy

Goodland Gazette
The 1216 N 4200 Rd • Hugo, Oklahoma 74743 (580) 326-7568
SEPTEMBER 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMPUS
September 1st - 2nd
Girl Scout Troop 4805
Silver Project Workgroup
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September 28th - Oct. 7th
Fall Break
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OFF CAMPUS
September 9th
Boys @ FPC Broken Bow
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September 18th
Flag Football Game
vs. Grayson Academy - Sherman,TX
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September 15th
Troop 84 Popcorn Sales
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September 16th
Boys @ Central Presbyterian
Paris,Tx
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September 22nd
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Hiking Trip
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ISSUE NO. 09
Goodland Committed to Financial Growth,
Introduces New Giving Society
When an organization has been in existence
for over 164 years, its history is certainly one of
triumphs and challenges. Goodland Academy
has always been committed to helping youth,
and we are in a constant state of progression
to shift with our society’s changing needs.
In 2005, we began a transition from simply
helping delinquent youth to a mission that
is focused on helping kids with learning
disabilities. We made this transition because
we recognized the root of many delinquency
problems begin with hopelessness in the
educational process. This genesis leads to
frustration and ultimately leads them to a
destructive path where they can vent those
frustrations. We want to treat the cause rather
than the effect.
This program focus took off quickly,
and we found there was a large need for
individualized education. However, selfpaced, individualized learning is beneficial to
all students, regardless of learning capability.
Soon an outpouring from the region came
flooding in our phone lines, E-mail inboxes,
and office lobby.
“We were shocked at the response,”
Jonathan Garrison, VP of Development,
said, “I personally handled many of the
initial information requests. What I saw
was a common thread emerging from the
surrounding region. Traditional education
was inadequate and they needed a safe,
positive environment for learning.” Research
was done to get a better picture of the families
that requested aid. According to the 2010
U.S. Census data, 1 in 4 families live below
the poverty level (11% above the national
average) and only 75% have high school
degrees (11% below national average).
As many are aware, the recession of 2008 was
tough on families, businesses, and foundations
and, as a result, many non-profits suffered.
Goodland wasn’t spared any of the harsh
effects and the economic realities presented
a new challenge in Goodland’s history. “It
really was the perfect storm,” Jonathan said,
“Income understandably decreased while
the demand for our services skyrocketed.
Yet the key to progress isn’t dwelling on the
challenge, but looking for the growth. This
challenge was a blessing because it exposed
flaws in our financial plan.”
- A Stronger Plan Goodland
Academy worked with industry
leaders in the world of business and nonprofit to form a financial plan worthy of our
future expansion. A major deficiency was
recognized in our former structure in the
form of a safety net (more specifically the lack
thereof). As a result, Goodland went back to
the drawing board and formulated a three-tier
system of funding. The new financial structure
will not only provide for immediate needs, but
will also ensure that Goodland can thrive for
years to come.
prospects."
- Annual Campaign The first tier will consist of the annual
campaign. President David Dearinger
commented, "this tier forms the base of our
financial pyramid. We have to make sure we
have the necessary income to take care of daily
needs. I'm excited about our new strategy to
reach out to new donors." In order to make
a strong foundation, Goodland's budget
was carefully researched and more efficient
systems were put in place to make sure that
funds were being optimized. "Goodland
is one of the most frugal programs in our
sector," David said, "But there's always room
for improvement. If you're not improving,
you're growing stagnant, and that's not
healthy for any organization." Efficiency and
deeper resources are the key words to the
new operating budget. Various methods are
being employed in-house to help facilitate
efficiency. Additionally, a local consulting
firm was brought in to analyze Goodland's
program and to assist in creating strategies to
bring Goodland to a wider audience.
- The Scholarship Fund The second tier will be known as the
scholarship fund and it will ensure that funds
are available to those students who are most
in need for financial aid. "Goodland has
always been about helping youth that are
disadvantaged. We never make an ability
to pay a criteria for enrollment," Jonathan
Garrison remarked. A scholarship fund
will make sure that funds will always be
available over the duration of enrollment
of any particular student. Current estimates
indicate that a scholarship of $500,000 per
student is sufficient to cover this need. It
should be noted that this isn't the amount
that is required to cover the costs, it is simply
the amount that will generate enough interest
in our endowment fund to cover the child. A
5% interest rate on a $500,000 endowment
investment will generate enough income to
completely cover the enrollment cost of a
single student. Therefore, if all 24 residential
students qualified for 100% tuition coverage,
an endowment fund of $12 million is
necessary. This size fund will provide stability
and protection even in economic hardships.
"It's about a rock-solid foundation for our
new campus. We have a duty to create a
healthy, vibrant financial atmosphere for our
future expansion."
- The Capital Campaign The final tier of the financial plan is the new
campus construction fund. "I can say with
certainty that our new campus plan is still
moving forward," David said emphatically,
"this new plan will allow us to build a brighter
future for youth who otherwise have little hope
for success." What's important to understand
is that all these tiers can be addressed
concurrently. However, the first two tiers
must be strong. "We are currently working on
some matching gifts for the current campus
campaign. I'm certainly excited about our
- The Goodlander Society Goodland Academy is also excited to
introduce The Goodlander Society, a special
recognition program to acknowledge
donors who are committed to the future
of our mission. We honor those that make
these three financial tiers all possible. The
society will include all participants, including
individuals, families, churches, companies,
and foundations. Each Circle is named for a
the historical figures that were so important
to furthering Goodland's mission. Much like
these stalwarts of Goodland's history, the
modern donor is crucial to our existence.
"We'll have some upcoming events to further
recognize members of the society," David
announced, "It's just one more way to
highlight the importance of those who give."
Development VP Jonathan Garrison reiterated
that point, "While we can always inform
people of the great things going on here at
Goodland, we can never stop stressing how
these things would be impossible without the
generosity of those that give. It's humbling to
have so many stand along side Goodland for
all these years."
Potter's House
Blesses School
The bevy of backpacks were laying in
the chapel ready for each student to pick
out their favorite colors. Representatives
Richard Wesley and his wife Amy from
MEGACare Ministries and The Potter's
House Church of Dallas, TX had come up
to Goodland to bless the students with new
backpacks and school supplies. The entire
school gathered in the chapel to hear a
word of encouragement and to select their
new backpack. Mr. Wesley questioned the
students as to what Bible verse they were
currently learning in school. The students
mentioned they were learning about
Philippians 3. The next question concerned
what the life-long goals and aspirations of
the students were. Several hands shot up
eagerly to share their dreams.
"I want to be in the Air Force! It's my dream
to protect this country and her freedom,"
Goodland student Matt said excitedly.
Other students mentioned various dreams
such as being a veterinarian, an astronaut,
and even raising a good family.
Whatever the dreams of each child may be,
Goodland is committed to helping them
achieve it. We are grateful to organizations
such as The Potter's House Church of
Dallas, TX that are so helpful in this work.
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Thank You For Your Gifts!
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good
measure, pressed down, shaken together
and running over, will be poured into your
lap. For with the measure you use, it will
be measured to you”
Luke 6:38 (NIV)
The Goodlander Society
John and Mary Hamby
Rev. Dr. Wayne and Lynette Hardy
Jean Hinton
Jack and Marjorie Hyer
Bill Lambert
Clark LeForce
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leonard
Funeral Directors Life Insurance Comp.
Southminster Presbyterian Men’s
Breakfast Assn. - OKC, OK
Bill and Mary Kay Misenheimer
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
Powderly Church of God - Powderly, TX
The United Church Of Tishomingo, OK
Oren Lee Peters
Mr. and Mrs. Polley
Tom and Terri Schmidt
Brent and Mary Shain
Kyle Travis
John Schrantz Trust
Janie Umsted
Betty Weigt
Presbyterian Women - Paris, TX
The Stark Circle
The Society, with deep appreciation, recognizes
individuals, churches, corporations, and
foundations giving a cumulative annual gift of
$1,500 or more. These Circles represent the
year 2011.
The Kingsbury Circle
Named for Cyrus Kingsbury, a Presbyterian
minister who, in 1835, worked with
Ebeneezer Hotchkins to establish the Good
Land Mission. $1,500 - $2,999
Jack and Suzanne Ballard
Dan Barney
Laverne Bell
Rev. Dr. Nelson L. and Dr. Jill Bell
Michael Berryman
Howard and Christine Boos
Lois Bowlin
Charles Cayton
Astin, Nina Heard Charitable Trust
First Presbyterian Church - Antlers, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Bartlesville, OK
Caddo Presbyterian Church - Caddo, OK
Santa Fe Presbyterian Church - Edmond, OK
United Presbyterian Church - Greenville, TX
First Presbyterian Church - Hugo, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Malvern, AR
First Presbyterian Church - McAlester, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Norman, OK
Central Presbyterian Church - Paris, TX
First Presbyterian Church - Sand Springs, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Sulpher Spr., TX
Trinity Presbyterian Church - Texarkana, TX
First Presbyterian Church - Wewoka, OK
Presbytery of Cimarron - Ponca City, OK
Joe and Ruth Anne Colley
David and Martha Dearinger
Howard and Louise Frazier
Juanita Garnick
Ed M. Garrett
Bryon and Susan Gates
Lowery Gilmore
Named for Margaret Stark, wife of Rev. Oliver
Porter Stark, who founded Goodland Academy
in 1850. $3,000 - $5,999
Paul Beck
Dr. Edwin and Patricia Bernard
First Presbyterian Church - Duncan, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Edmond, OK
Covenant Presbyterian Church - OKC, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Tulsa, OK
John Cook
Richard Dulaney
The Trull Foundation
Belle Harris
Nancy Langley
Louis and Sandy Latham
Dan Mann
Dale Sadler
Kurt and Elise Stumpff
Calvin and Barbara Wright
The LeFlore Circle
Named for the first Choctaw governor Basil
LeFlore and his wife, Carrie Gooding-LeFlore.
Both were teachers at Goodland and they
donated the land that would become the
North Campus. $6,000 - $9,999
First Pres. Church - Claremore, OK
First Pres. Church - Pauls Valley, OK
Ronald and Lindsay Fick
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery
James and Melissa Robbins
The Hotchkins Circle
Named for the Ebeneezer Hotchkins, a
Presbyterian minister who founded the Good
Land Mission in 1835. $10,000 - $49,999
Ruth M. Ballard
The Mike and Susan Burkhart Foundation
Westminster Presbyterian Church
The Crawley Family Foundation
Charles Folsom
Ram Foundation
The Newfield Foundation
Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma
Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian - Tulsa, OK
Indian Nations Presbytery
Charles and Peggy Stephenson
Ron and Bethel Strawser
The Bacon Circle
Named for Goodland Superintendent Silas
L. Bacon. Rev. Bacon is known as "The Son
of Goodland" and was influential in guiding
Goodland through trying times. Bacon Hall is
named in his honor. $50,000 - $99,999
Laverne Bell
The Legacy Circle
The Legacy Circle is reserved for those that
have given over $100,000 to perserve the
mission and future of Goodland Academy.
No members at this time
INDIVIDUAL GIFTS
FPC Adelphia Class - McAlester, OK
William and Doris Allen
Harry Anderson
Virginia Berry
Mr. and Mrs. Boaz
Wayne and Delia Brown
Dr. Robert Brownell
Gerald and Judy Burns
Max Caddell
Kathlyn Cannon
James Casey
Rick and Vickie Cherry
Murray Chidester
The First Presbyterian Church - Mt. Home, AR
First Presbyterian Church - Wewoka, OK
Covenant Presbyterian Church - OKC, OK
First Presbyterian Church - Poteau, OK
Trinity Presbyterian Church - Bixby, OK
Central Presbyterian Church - OKC, OK
Christian Fellowship Church - Paris, TX
First Presbyterian Church - Odessa, TX
First Presbyterian Church - Mt. Pleasant, TX
Trinity Presbyterian Church - Texarkana, TX
First Christian Church - Paris, TX
First Presbyterian Church Coalgate, OK
FPC Circle #4 - Mt. Pleasant, TX
Irvin Medical Clinic - Hugo, OK
Christopher and Gina Covington
Tom and Margene Crowl
Howard Davis
Jack Davis
Betty Dean
John Dearinger
Judith E. Dobson
Janet Drummond
James Dyer
Edward and Lillian Euers
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Ronald and Lindsay Fick
Gerry and Mary Jo Foreman
Hope Charitable Foundation
Howard and Louise Frazier
Russell and Helen Garrison
Bryon and Susan Gates
Diana Gotwals
Paul Grice
Patsy Hampton
Ed and Patricia Harkin
Joe and Wanda Harp
Ed and Janet Harrington
Marshall and Cherie Harris
Bill Hayter
Mrs. Willie Heinz
Judy and David Henderson
Bette Higgins
Helen Hindman
Linda Hollywood
Merwyn and Patricia Huntress
Water House of Idabel
Mark and Susan Isaac
June Jackman
Bob and Peggy Jesson
Jessica Karlinski
Calvin Kelley
Dorothy Keys
Ken and Kenna Kissel
Bill Lambert
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stewart
Greg and Leah Larson
Louis and Sandra Latham
Susan Lowell
Robert Lucy
Philip and Betty Marshall
Julie Martin
Carter and Vicki Mathews
Michael and Karen Matson
Judy McCall
Ernestine McKay
Robert McQuitty
Patricia Melone
Barbara and Michael Mize
Lowell and Rosemary Morrill
Darrell and Diane Moses
Brett and Linda Neil
Robert Norment
Albert and Lois O’Connor
Robert Owen
Maurine Pettus
Jason and Cynthia Pitts
Doyle and Jean Powell
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church - Denton, TX
Chief Greg and Patti Pyle - Choctaw Nation
Johnnie Reaves
Bruce and Judy Roe
R.S. Rugeley
Sue Sark
Rev. Randy and Jane Schreurs
Donald and Marion Sharpe
Lou Shepherd
Paul and Mary Shirley
Emily Somerville
Walter St. Pierre
Robert Stewart
Beverly Stone
Young Teens Sunday School Class - Hooks, TX
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn
Ann Tighe
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Burns
William and Esther Underwood
Charlotte Utley
Jeff and Lisa Wedel
Jill Wesstrom
Paul Wiley
Lenora Williams
United Presbyterian Women - Clarksville, AR
Presbyterian Women - Mt. Pleasant, TX
Presbyterian Women - Blackwell, OK
William Woodworth
John Wooley
Ruth Ann Wright
HONOR GIFTS
Many individuals recognize and acknowledge
relatives and friends at special times during
the year. Gifts in honor are a means of saying
"Thank You" on special occasions such
as birthdays, anniversaries, achievement,
Christmas or other holidays. The following
Honor Gifts were received from August 1,
2012 through August 31, 2012.
Dr. and Mrs. Ed Garrett
Howard and Louise Frazier
Dian Blalack Moore
Linda Beach
Donald Hackler
Doris Hackler
Amy Agnew
Hal Secker
Dick and Carol Wren
James Blevins, Sr.
John and Kathy Kempf
James S. Plaxico III
Dona Cooper
Jim Tyler
Howard and Louise Frazier
Ken and Kenna Kissel
John Lively
Nancy Lively
Kent Lowe
Dolly Gray
Mabel Wettstain
Charles and Gwen Cayton
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Honeywell
Karen Mahaffey
Mr. Sandy Hardin Singleton
Lila Singleton
Louise A. Taylor
Louise Hagood
Pat Ward
Ed Robinson
Sarah Putnam
Wilbur Cornitius
Patricia Ann Ward
Clark Ward
Ty O'Kelley
Louise Hagood
Pearl Doxsee
Rev. Ross and Joanne Kirven
MEMORIAL GIFT
A Memorial Gift is a means of expressing
sympathy and remembrance for a friend or
loved one. Memorial Gifts provide a present
help and a future hope for children and
families. The following Memorial Gifts were
received from August 1, 2012 through August
31, 2012.
Bob G. Wilkes
Mr. and Mrs. Polleys
Byron Gambel
Anita Wampler
Frank Homer
Louise Hagood
Franceil P. Sadler
Dale Sadler
Gerald G. Bawcum
Louise Hagood
Gust and Elaine Roehlke
Quanah Cox
Alvin J. Arterbury
R.D. Parker
Ken and Kenna Kissel
Raymond James Mackey
Linda Evans
Roma Frans
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ruble
Sarah Jean Clark
Ben and Nancy Clark
Bill and Glenda Hinton
Sherman Smith
Eloise Smith
Shirley Berryman
Michael Berryman
Stewart and Jewel Rowe
Kathy Petty
Weldon Saylor
Jean Saylor
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