OCC Foundation Annual Report 2013

2013-2014 Annual Report
Olney Central College Foundation
Equipment will enhance new Collision Repair facility
Students in the Collision
Repair Technology Program
at Olney Central College
are utilizing new equipment purchased with funding from the OCC
Foundation.
The Foundation provided
$5,500 enabling the program to acquire an aluminum dent puller and
nine new parts caddies.
Instructor Mark Fitch
said it is essential for students to gain experience
using the aluminum dent
puller before they enter the
workplace.
“The new cars are coming
out with aluminum panels,”
Fitch said. “This will allow
the students to work on
newer cars and repair panels in our shop. With the
new caddies, we can keep
the parts together and keep
the shop well organized.”
The equipment is the latest enhancement for the
program, which will be
relocating to the new
Collision Repair Technology
Center next year.
Construction began this
summer on the 8,000square foot facility, which is
being built adjacent to the
current site. The structure
will include 4,400 square
feet of classroom and laboratory space.
“The students are looking
forward to the new building,” Fitch said. “We will
have two and half times the
space we have now.
Students will have more
room to work in and the
workflow will be better. The
shop space is much bigger
and we will have more
room for projects. It will be
The Collision Repair Technology Program was able to purchase a new aluminum dent
puller and nine new parts caddies with funding provided by the Olney Central College
Foundation. Pictured, from left, are OCC!Foundation President Bartley Zuber, Collision
Repair Instructor Mark Fitch and Foundation Members Carrie Hallam and Walter
Koertge.
Construction began this
summer on OCC’s new
8,000-square foot Collision
Repair Technology Center.
a big improvement for the
program.”
The facility also will feature a new downdraft paint
booth, which provides a
cleaner paint job.
Currently, students must
mix their paint in one area
of the building, apply it in
the paint booth and then
perform tool cleanup in
another location. Fitch said
the new booth will include
an attached mixing room
allowing students to perform all tasks in a single
area.
Construction of the new
Collision Repair building is
expected to be completed
during the spring semester.
The entire facility will be
ready for students in the
fall.
Fitch is looking forward to
utilizing the new building
and is grateful to the
Foundation for its work in
assisting with equipment
needs.
“They have definitely
helped us tremendously
with the purchase of the
parts caddies and the aluminum dent puller,”
Fitch said. “It will make
a big difference in our
program.”
A Message from the OCC Foundation President
Thanks to all our contributors, the OCC Foundation is happy to report
another productive year. As shown on the second page of this Annual
Report, the Foundation funded the requests of nine different departments. Among the wide variety of items funded were a dent puller for
the Collision Repair Department, an audio mixing board for the
Theatre Department and a historical conference for the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assassination through the History Department. Total
funding made available to the college was $102,767, which is a nearly
11 percent increase over last year. Obviously, this would not be possible
without the support of many community members, alumni and friends
of the college. Together, we are making impacts that the students can,
literally, lay their hands on every day.
OCC!Foundation Executive Board
Thank you to the many individuals and businesses shown on the enclosed listing. Each contribution is important
and helps to make a difference. Also, thank you for the generous support of our fundraising events. I have noticed
that many of you purchase tickets for these events, even though you may not be able to attend. We truly appreciate
it. If you are considering a contribution to the Foundation for the first time, I encourage you to respond to the
Campaign for Excellence letter, attend a fundraising event, or donate directly to the Foundation. We understand
that there are many opportunities to donate within our communities and hope that you will consider OCC
Foundation as a worthy recipient. You can also create a lasting legacy through an estate planning gift. The OCC
Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois.
Last, but definitely not least, thank you to the Foundation Board members. The many hours of time and the financial support you provide are greatly appreciated. I am proud to work with such a diverse group of volunteers.
If you receive this Annual Report, it means you care about Olney Central College. Again, thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Bartley C. Zuber
President
FY 2014 Enrollment
by County of Students’
Residence
Total Enrollment — 3,722
Richland
— 1,977
Clay
— 391
Jasper
— 376
Lawrence
— 310
Crawford
— 213
Other
— 455
Foundation Projects 2013-2014
The Olney Central College Foundation
made $102,767.49 available to the college
in the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
Restricted Funds
• Blackburn Fund — $1,706 to the
• Biology Department
• Calvert Fund — $875 to the
• Anderson Library
• Glover Fund — $10,651 to the OCC
• Music Department
• Ulrich Fund — $20,360 for athletic
• scholarships and textbooks
• Wilson Fund — $13,447 to the
• Anderson Library
• Yount Fund — $754 to the
• Anderson Library
• Scholarships and Awards — $24,382.49
• from various funds, endowments and
• gifts
Campus Improvements
and Departmental Projects
• Adult Basic Education — $8,050 to
purchase eyeglasses, learning aids and
• other items for students
• Athletics — $200 designated gift for
• baseball and women’s basketball
• Art Department — $100 designated gift
• for support of the art department
• Business Department — $1,588 for
• purchase of Surface Pro
• Collision Repair — $5,500 for
• purchase of dent puller
• Faculty & Staff Professional
• Development — $654 to attend
• workshops and for travel expenses
• History Department — $4,000
• for historical conference 50th
• Anniversary of John F. Kennedy •
• Assassination
• Single Parent Program — $5,000 for
• support of transfer students
• Theatre Department — $5,500 for
• purchase of mixing board and
• designated gift to the theatre
Scholarship Recipients
The Olney Central College Foundation continued
assisting students in their pursuit of higher education
by supporting 88 scholarships/tuition waivers, which
were awarded in 2013-2014.
Brianna Aldridge, Olney
Stephanie Anderson, Claremont
Brittany Altha, Olney
Justin Bailey, Olney
Darbye Balding, Olney
Erin Balding, Olney
Katelyn Ballard, Parkersburg
Ivy Benson, Olney
Melanie Best, Olney
Marjorie Bollman, Dundas
Brooke Bower, Olney
Nak Bromeling, Olney
Gabrielle Brown, Xenia
Andrea Buhrmann, Louisville
Makaela Bunting, West Salem
Bailey Burdiner, Xenia
Summer Canady, Noble
Mariah Charles, West Salem
Eli Connell, Flora
Madison Cowin, St. Louis, Mo.
Stacie Cowman, Claremont
Mathew Dasch, Noble
Madison Doan, Olney
Nathaniel Dulaney, Clay City
Hayley Dunn, Olney
Sydney Dunn, Olney
Carolina Escobedo, Robinson
Stephanie Forth, Flora
Macy Geier, Newton
Kaylee Gill, Clay City
Kaitlin Glassford, Flora
Blake Gocey, Flora
Ashlee Goss, Oblong
Shannon Gray, Noble
Alexa Grundon, Olney
Cierra Hargraves, Olney
Mitchell Harmon, Olney
Whitney Harrison, Olney
Danielle Hayes, Dundas
Jarrett Helton, Flora
Ashlyn Henry, Olney
Jeremy Herman, Newton
Erin Hill, Sumner
Megan Huddleston, Yale
Jamie Keller, Olney
Hunter Kinkade, Noble
Mitchell Kocher, Olney
Jonah Laws, Albion
“The scholarship has helped me and
made me want to work harder in the
program. When you have the scholarship,
it makes it so much easier to concentrate
on school because you don’t have to worry
about money. It is great to know that
someone is willing to help you complete your education.”
— Ashlee Goss, OCC Nursing Student
Kristen Leben, Olney
Megan Lomas, Newton
Sydney Lynn, Clay City
Amanda Manhart, Oblong
Sarah Melton, Xenia
Amber Miller, Tuscola
Jacklyn Miller, Olney
Rachael Millman, Olney
Ethan Neil, Olney
Joe Nelson, Olney
Ashley Ochs, West Liberty
John Potts III, Olney
Taylor Rauch, Newton
Alexis Rothrock, Parkersburg
Jerica Sauls, Olney
Amy Scarbrough, Sims
Mackenzie Sechrest, Olney
Shelby Seitzinger, Bridgeport
Kendra Shadle, Flora
Rachel Shan, Olney
Message from the OCC President
Many have noticed the facility changes that are happening at OCC. From
Route 130, you can see the new Collision Repair Center starting to take
shape. The new building will significantly enhance the experience for our
automotive students and better prepare them for the workforce. Not
only are we improving the facilities our students use, but the academic
experience in the classroom is being enhanced with the help of the OCC Foundation
and your continued support. Collision Repair students are using new equipment
purchased by the OCC Foundation that helps them experience the same tools they will
see in the workforce. These items would not be available for the students without your
support and the backing of the Foundation.
The OCC Foundation has continued to support faculty/staff development, the Single
Parent Program, and the Adult Basic Education Program. We are able to provide
services and support in order to ensure that students in these programs are successful.
With Foundation support, we are seeing the number of students completing their GED
and then enrolling in college-level courses increase significantly.
OCC continues to focus on student success and our efforts to retain students and
increase degree completion rates. We need your support to continue these efforts. I also
want to thank the OCC Foundation Executive Board for their dedication and hard
work in helping to advance the mission of Olney Central College. I have been
impressed with their enthusiasm in helping students have a successful experience at
OCC and the college is lucky to have them advocating for higher education in our
region.
I know firsthand the impact the OCC Foundation has on students. I attended OCC as a
student on a Foundation scholarship and the support provided helped me be successful.
Thank you for continuing to support Olney Central College and the OCC Foundation.
Sincerely,
Rodney Ranes
President
Seth Simpson, Calhoun
Kaytlyn Slunaker, Sumner
Nicole Souder, Olney
Jordan Spillman, Olney
Brenden Thomas, Flora
Peri Toutloff, Bone Gap
James Troester, Olney
Magen Troyer, Clay City
Jaclyn Volk, Newton
Joni Voyles, Olney
Clayton Walden, Flora
Jeremy Walker, Olney
Kayle Wall, Olney
Dirk Washburn, Olney
Siena Weatherford, Olney
Marissa Wells, Sumner
Barb White, Olney
Christopher Wood, Olney
Rachel Zike, Toledo
Kenzie Zwilling, Olney
OCC Foundation
Executive Board
Bartley Zuber
President
Bruce Peters
Vice President
Misty Melton
Secretary/Treasurer
Cindy Bailey
Jason Doris
Morgan Fehrenbacher
Brenda Glover
Carrie Hallam
Andy Hires
Gary Houchin
Walter Koertge
Tara Lemke
Brandy McKinney
Deborah Mitchell
Kris Newton
Kate Patterson
Jan Ridgely
Lynsie Weiler
Foundation Events
• Nov. 14 — Wine Tasting Affair,
Richland Country Club in Olney
• Feb. 7 — Valentines Benefit,
Olde Tyme Steakhaus in Olney
featuring Steve Greenwell Trio
• May 1 — Golf Outing,
Richland Country Club
OCC Foundation Contributors 2013-2014
Corporate
$5,000 or more
Nellie Yelch RN Scholarship
Benefactor
$1,000 to $4,999
Brenda & Buddy Glover
Arthur V. Kurtz
Steve Lobacz
Mary M. Redman
Carol E. Vaughn Schafer
John D. & Carol G. Stull
Sponsor
$500 to $999
First National Bank in Olney
Gregg & Janet Gibson
Miller Office Equipment
Rodney S. Ranes
Dr. John & Mrs. Frances
Stencel
TrustBank
Steve & Vicki Zanetis
Patron
$250 to $499
Dr. Hans & Carolyn Andrews
Dr. & Mrs. Brian Atwood
Sam & Lisa Benson
Blank’s Insurance Agency,
LLC
Kevin & Dr. Trish Bookhout
Terry & Charlotte Bruce
Bill & Jean Chandler
Citizens National Bank
of Albion
Color Your World, Ltd.
Dr. & Mrs. Luis DeVenecia
Dr. & Mrs. Tim Garrett
Joe & Melinda Hunt
IECC Board of Trustees
Mr. & Mrs. Lester Kauffman
Frank & Carol Kocher
Robert L. & Marilyn K. Mason
Olney Rural King Supply
Dr. & Mrs. William R. Padgett
Carol & Mike Potter
Dr. Stephen & Karen Reid
Richland Memorial Hospital
Richland Veterinary Center
Dr. & Mrs. Dirk Rosenberg
Mark & Kim Rothrock
Ruth & Robert Sayre
Steve & Maridel Schonert
Leon & Kady Stallard
Ray & Marcia Vaughn
Chris & Dr. Melanie Waller
Walmart Foundation
- Misty Melton
Associate
$50 to $249
Advantage Home Health, Inc.
Ken Allen
June Alvord
Ed & Lori Barger
Donald E. & Christianna
Barnett
Steve & Genelle Beck
Shasta Bennett
Barb & Ken Berger
Felicia Bishop
Frances Bones
Dr. Jerri Boughan
Tyler & Marlissa Boyles
Frank & Misty Bradley
Gene & Sherry Brauer
Bridgeport Grain, Inc.
Andy & Brenda Britton
Herb & Joyce Brokhof
Mary Lou Brown
Ed & Linda Buis
Walter & Claudine Bunn
Pat & Sandy Burke
David Buzzard
Dennis Conley
Connor & Connor, Inc.
Jesse Cox
John & Laura Curry
Jeffery B. Cutchin
Jan Doan
Jacquelyn A. Doser
Don & Barbara Dunahee
Eagleson Automotive Center
Inc.
Easy Living Homes
Family Hair Care
– Betty Slover
Tom & Phyllis Fehrenbacher
Eva Fessel
Joan Fessel
Marilyn Miller Fritchley
Jack & Margorie Fye
Gary & Carla Gardner
Louis H. Gassmann
Patricia L. Gassmann
Richard L. Germer
Rob & Deanna Gillis
Don & Susie Graham
Jim & Jayne Graves
Wayne & Janice Gray
Marva Green
Ed & Lori Grunloh
Austin & Carrie Hallam
Bob Hardig
Jack & Kim Harrell
Donna Henry
Galen & Barbara Hinkel
Robert & Nancy Hocking
Wayne & Sue Hurliman
IECC District Office Senior
Administrative Staff
Illini Builders Co.
Joan Jennings
Paul & Carolyn Kermicle
Clarabelle Kittle
Austin & Dawn Kocher
Walter & Nancy Koertge
Dave & Molly Lou Lawless
Richard & Kathy Leathers
Louis Ochs Chevrolet
Buick, Inc.
LPL Financial
James A. Majernik
Amie Mayhall
Avery & Mary Jo McKinney
Michael & Brandy McKinney
Pat & Julie McLaughlin
Jerry & Sue Michels
Art Miller
Frank & Brenda Miller
James B. Miller
Dr. Jean F. Miller
Larry & Cheryl Miller
Linda K. Miller
Aaron & Debbie Mitchell
Fred M. & Nancy L. Moehle
Dr. Robert & Mary Pat Nash
Dr. & Mrs. C. R. Natarajan
Martina Novak
Emery & Julie Oesch
Akihisa & Fumiko Oki
Greg & Andi Pampe
Paul’s Carpet Cleaning
Bruce & Cindy Peters
Loren Pixley
Dorothy Fern Provines
Marshall E. Provines,
Revocable Living Trust
Natalie Yockey Puntney
Sue Ann Quayle
Jon & Tara Racklin
Teddy J. Ratcliffe
Jan & Lisa Ridgely
Sheila Ritter
George & Nancy Rumsey
Pete & Marla Seals
Kathy Slichenmyer
Jason & Tracy Snider
Philip & Mary Spillman
Vicki Stuckey
Summers-Kistler
Funeral Home
Mike & Lori Uhl
Frank & Pat VanMatre
Jim & Diane Volk
Chris Webber
Dr. Pete & Ellen Weber
Marilyn Weesner
Robert & Judy Westfall
Staci Whitaker
Jeff & Sharon Wilson
WVLN-WSEI
Brad & Cathy Yockey
Martha L. Yockey
Herman & Susan Zuber
Karen & Tom Zuber
Friend — Up to $49
Mary L. Bagwell
Dave & Earlene Cunningham
Holly Farley
Randy & Phillis Fehrenbacher
Sammie & Nancy
Fehrenbacher
Mary Pat Gassmann
Gordon Green
Anne & Ken Hahn
Lazy 8 Body Shop
Larry & Becky McGrew
Michael & Judy Pszczolkowski
Ron & Shirley Rentfro
Marie & John Riggs
Tyler Schroeder
Jane Shannon
Sonny & Elaine Sheets
Jay & Karyn St. Pierre
Carl & Debra Waggle
Henry & Lynn Weidner
Ben & Lisa Weiler
Jessica Williams
John & Karen Williams
Richard A. Zimmanck
Memorial Gifts
in Memory of
Dan Denton by Julie Camp
Lockhart
Amy Louise Plath by Patricia
Hubble Hanks
How can I support the OCC Foundation?
If you would like to support the OCC Foundation during the 2014-2015 fiscal year, please mail your taxdeductible contribution to: Olney Central College Foundation, 305 N. West St., Olney, IL 62450.
You also can make a difference in the lives of students and invest in the future of Olney Central College by
remembering the OCC Foundation in your estate planning. If you wish to leave a gift to the Foundation, please
consult with a professional such as a financial planner, lawyer, accountant or insurance agent about making a
charitable bequest. Visit the Foundation’s website at www.iecc.edu/occ/foundation to learn more.