CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. Annual Report 2022-2023
BOARD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear friends of PennWest Clarion, I hope this letter finds you well and thriving. As we continue to navigate the changes resulting from our integration with PennWest Edinboro and PennWest California, I am reaching out to express the Foundation’s deepest gratitude for your steadfast support. Your commitment to philanthropy has been the wind beneath our wings, propelling us forward on a journey of education, growth and community impact. For me, this was a year of bittersweet transition. The former president of Clarion University and the founding president of PennWest University, Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, retired after a wonderful five years of steady and impactful leadership. And on May 1 of this year, I mourned the loss of my favorite musical artist, Gordon Lightfoot, whose music eased my cancer treatments more than 30 years ago. In the spirit of Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” we acknowledge the end of an era as our longtime president Dr. Dale sails into well-deserved retirement. Her leadership has been the sturdy mast that has weathered many storms, and we are grateful for the legend and legacy she leaves behind. Your support has been instrumental in helping us honor her contributions and ensuring a smooth transition as we welcome new leadership to navigate the next leg of our journey.
Just as Lightfoot sings about the “Carefree Highway,” we envision a future where our students can travel on the carefree highway of knowledge, unburdened by financial constraints, and empowered to reach new heights. Your philanthropy paves the way for scholarships, innovative programs and state-of-the-art facilities that will shape the academic leadership for years to come. In closing, I want to express my deepest appreciation for the role each of you plays in our university’s story. Your generosity has been the melody that harmonizes with our aspirations to create opportunities for all those that seek knowledge and personal growth. As we set sail into this new chapter, your support remains our guiding star. Thank you for being an integral part of the PennWest Clarion family. Together we will chart a course toward a brighter and promising horizon. With gratitude,
Jane K. France
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Just like the timeless lyrics in the “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” our university has been sailing on the rocky seas of academia, weathering storms and embracing the challenges that come with pursuing excellence. Through Lightfoot’s melodic tunes, we are reminded that the philanthropic journey is not without its storms. But your generous contributions have been the compass guiding us through uncharted waters, allowing us to navigate with confidence and purpose.
As we stand at the crossroads of change, I am reminded of Lightfoot’s poignant words in “If You Could Read my Mind.” The lyrics echo the complexity of transition as we find ourselves at the intersection of nostalgia and anticipation. Our university has embarked on a new voyage, merging with others to create a synergy that will elevate the educational experience for generations to come.
Thank you, Dr. Dale
Rest in Peace, Gordon
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
BY THE NUMBERS 2022-2023
$2.1M IN GIFTS
PENNWEST CLARION AWARDED
ALUMNI GIVING UP 38% 13 NEW
ENDOWMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDS TOTALLING
$975K
STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND RAISED OVER
$9K
AND PROVIDED EMERGENCY SUPPORT OF
$20K
DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT CLARION.EDU/SUPPORTSTUDENTS
FY23
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
$1.46 MILLION AWARDED TO 762 STUDENTS
more than $6.3
MILLION
IN SCHOLARSHIPS LAST YEAR
23% OF THOSE WERE
PROVIDED BY
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
Competition meets Camaraderie to benefit Clarion athletes When two teams engage in competition, a victor generally emerges. Last spring, students were the winners when PennWest Clarion’s Sig Tau Gamma and Alpha Gamma Phi – the Sig Taus and the Gammas, for short – went head-to-head in the Athletic Fund Challenge. The challenge generated nearly $50,000 to support Golden Eagles athletes through scholarships. The Sig Taus raised $18,239 through 62 individual donors, and the Gammas raised $31,209 through 88 individual donors. Neither fraternity has had an active chapter on campus since the 1970s, but the brothers have remained committed to their organizations, to Clarion, and, most importantly, to Clarion students. Both fraternities collected donations from brothers who had not donated in a while, as well as some brothers who were making their first donation. The idea for the challenge came from Paul “Hook” Palmer, a Sig brother since he was a Clarion student in the late 1950s and early 1960s. “He wanted to challenge other fraternities,” said Gamma president Dan Wolovich, to whom Palmer initially reached out. “The Sig Taus and Gammas have always been competitive, within intramural (sports), especially.” Wolovich was all for it. “From what I understand, back in the late 50s and early 60s, the campus was relatively small, but there were three fraternities and four sororities,” said Barry McCauliff, who worked with Palmer to organize the Gammas for the fundraising challenge. “They started Greek Night.” McCauliff said much of the history is hearsay, but his understanding is Greek
Night evolved into the Greek Olympics 10 or 15 years later. “Greek Olympics became popular, and fraternities worked pretty hard to outdo each other in a nicely spirited way,” he said. “We’ve enjoyed a very nice camaraderie in a competitive sense for a number of years.” Years later, the competition between the two fraternities is still nicely spirited, but it’s purposeful. Gammas and Sig Taus primarily comprise athletes; around 90 percent of the brothers were involved in college athletics. Both fraternities have scholarships that benefit Golden Eagles athletes. The Gamma scholarship is divided among all of the sports on campus; the Sig Tau scholarship is strictly for football now, but they plan to include other sports in the future. “The passion we see from these two fraternities to give back to their alma mater is infectious,” said Chris Anderson, director of Athletic Giving for PennWest. “I hope that this will spur more alumni groups to consider giving back to their Golden Eagles in the years to come. Not only do these groups have a chance to rekindle bonds from their time at Clarion, they also have an amazing opportunity to make a big impact on future Golden Eagles who will walk on the same grounds as they did.” The coaches are grateful for the efforts. Head football coach Ray Monica said the scholarships benefit student-athletes by helping them reach their academic goal of graduating with a degree. It assists with recruitment, too. “It helps us keep a competitive edge in the region,” he said.
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Stoner Family shows gratitude for Clarion through philanthropy
John and Jan Stoner met on a Sunday morning in the fall of 1971 when each was walking with a friend to Forest Manor, the coed dormitory where the four thenClarion State College students lived. They were from the same part of Pennsylvania – John went to high school in Hershey, Jan in Lower Dauphin. They didn’t know each other before college, although their lives seemed destined to intersect: John was a frequent visitor to a farm across the road from where Jan lived. Although their academic trajectories were quite different – John was a marketing major and Jan was an elementary education major – they found themselves together in Mr. Leonard’s health class the spring of their freshman year. He asked her out a couple of months into the semester. Having a common love of sports, their first date was at a basketball game. “I followed sports since I was 11 or 12,” Jan said. “I went to swimming, basketball and gymnastics. I particularly loved wrestling.” The couple took advantage of any concerts, plays or activities on campus. They wanted to experience all they could. They dated throughout college and graduated together in 1975, then returned home to Dauphin County, where they married that fall. Jan taught elementary school for five years, until the couple was expecting their daughter, Jen.
John (right) and Jan (fifth from right) Stoner and daughter Jen (front, left) enjoy a meal with friends near Mt. Fuji, Japan
Around the same time, John, who worked in sales for Jackson Manufacturing wheelbarrow company, got the idea to open a family-run athletics supplies store. “I took Jen from the time she was two months old to work at Stoners’ Sporting Goods,” Jan said. “It was fun because we had Jen in her little walker thing. It worked pretty well.” Initially, Jan’s sister was a partner and her parents helped to run the store. The sister left to pursue other interests, so the last five years that they had the store, it was owned and operated by John and Jan. Jan was at the store full time, and John, who continued to work for Jackson Manufacturing, helped when he could. Jackson Manufacturing eventually was acquired by True Temper, which added John to the marketing staff. He moved through the ranks, becoming director and then vice president of marketing, and eventually president of True Temper Lawn and Garden. When True Temper was bought by a private company, which put in its own people, John was fired. “The day I was fired, I had a call from a headhunter for Steinway’s sister company, Conn-Selmer,” he said. “After several months, I was the president of Conn-Selmer.” The Stoners sold the store and relocated to northeastern Indiana for the job. The move put them closer to Notre Dame, where their daughter was a student. Both in Pennsylvania and Indiana, Jan stayed busy with philanthropic work. “In Pennsylvania, I was very active with the Girl Scouts. I became a leader and was part of the local team that runs Girl Scouts. I had a friend who was a kindergarten teacher; I helped kids learn the alphabet and worked with those who were behind,” Jan said. “When we moved (to Indiana), I went into the schools, first to kindergarten, then I worked with a third-grade teacher to help kids learn math facts. Also, for 12 years, I volunteered at a women’s center and helped in the clothes closet.” She stopped volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid the risk of exposure. Around the same time, John retired from Conn-Selmer. “Our daughter had visited, and she got me hooked on walking to Starbucks for coffee,” John said. “I would get up at 6 or 6:30 every morning. I couldn’t mow the lawn, so I would walk to Starbucks. One day while walking back, I decided I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Jan and not do this anymore.”
Through Conn-Selmer, John had interacted with people such as Alex VanHalen, Maroon 5, Green Day and Rascal Flats. “Paul McCartney contacted me and invited me to come to see him when he was playing in Wrigley Field eight to 10 years ago. He asked me to meet with him,” John said. Ludwig Drums is part of Conn-Selmer, and John commissioned Ludwig to build a snare drum for McCartney. “I took it to him,” John said. “He really enjoyed it. We had our picture taken with him, and we talked quite a bit.” Although John loved the company and the industry, and had had a great career with them, a few months later, he concluded his career and retired after 20 years at Conn-Selmer. The Stoners had done well, and they decided they wanted to give back to Clarion, which shaped their lives and careers. They began with a scholarship. “We want to help students attend college, ones who might not be able to afford it,” Jan said. “(Clarion) changed our lives. It truly changed our lives to the good.” They wanted to do more. This year, the Stoners committed to a substantial gift to renovate the Still Hall auditorium. “We were looking to donate to some project, and (Still Hall) is the business building,” said John, who had many classes in Still as a marketing major. He cited the orange carpet on the walls of the auditorium and the outdated technology as motivation to help with the project. “We thought, ‘We have the funds to do it,’ so we did.” The renovation is in the design phase. One of the people who gave input about the design was the Stoners’ daughter, Jen, a marketing professor at the University of North Dakota. UND just opened a new business building, and one of the outcomes is increased enrollment. John hopes that the renovation will have a similar effect for Clarion. “I think when you take people through facilities, if it looks like it’s up to date to what it should be, it’s a big plus,” he said. The renovation, which includes a full gutting of the auditorium, is scheduled to begin in May 2024 and be completed at the end of July 2024.
“I’m really thankful to Clarion for everything we have.”
New endowments, scholarships and funds in FY 2023 Cardamone Family Football Scholarship
Play Baseball Scholarship
CUAA Legacy Scholarship
Cherie (Lowe) ’68 and Dan Wolovich ’70 Special Education Scholarship
Kenneth H. Glass Sportsmanship Scholarship
Clarion Sports Hall of Fame Fund
Dave and Kim Hrovat Diving Scholarship
PennWest Clarion Men’s Club Basketball Fund
Robert M. McBurney ’71 Education Scholarship
PennWest Clarion Women’s Club Volleyball Fund
Robert M. McBurney ’71 Athletic Scholarship
PennWest President’s Investment Fund
G. Catherine Palo Endowment
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GIVING FROM JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023 Mr. Earl R. Petrucci ’64 and Mrs. Georgiana Petrucci
The Cynthia Hayes Critten Scholarship for Minority Students
Pine Properties, LLC. Mr. Donald Pine and Ms. Pamela Pine
In May, I will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology. I have accomplished many goals, and I am very involved on campus. I have various leadership roles: Black Student Union president, NAACP secretary, Building Bridges facilitator, community assistant, National Society of Leadership and Success ambassador, PennWest DEI ambassador, and President’s Leadership Academy student leader. I have been studying for the LSAT and plan to attend law school; I would like to practice business/corporate law. Thank you for contributing to my goals by awarding me this scholarship.
Mr. Jeff T. Snodgrass and Dr. Wendy Snodgrass Mr. Jeffrey J. Szumigale ’82 Mr. Dennis J. Twigg ’17
PRESIDENT’S CLUB: $2,500-$4,999
Anonymous Donors
Mrs. Beverly J. (Hey) Baschnagel ’77 and Mr. Norbert A. Baschnagel Bluewater Management Group Inc Dr. Richard R. Castafero ’68 and Mrs. Gail L. Castafero
Nia Latham
Colegrove Educational Trust Mr. John M. Stoner, Jr. ’75 and Mrs. Janice L. (McMinn) Stoner ’75
Eden Inc. Mr. G. Barrett Garbarino and Mrs. Gwen Garbarino
Mr. Vincent K. Aaron ’70 and Mrs. Alma R. Aaron
*Mr. Henry B. Suhr, Jr.
Farmers National Bank of Emlenton
Alpha Gamma Phi
Mrs. Carol A. Truscott ’79 and Mr. John Truscott
Dr. Susanne K. Fenske and Mr. Ron Fenske
Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Bauer ’84
UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Ms. Alana H. Gazetski ’67
Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust
Mr. Daniel S. Wolovich ’70 and Mrs. Cherie L. (Lowe) Wolovich ’68
Mr. James Geiger and Mrs. Kristen Geiger
AMBASSADOR’S CLUB: $10,000 OR MORE
Mr. Gary V. Cardamone ’88 and Ms. Misha Cardamone Mr. Michael G. Casciato ’81 Clarion Football Alumni Committee Mr. Raymond W. Day ’69 and Mrs. Joanne W. Day Ms. Jane K. France ’71 and Mr. Christian L. Allison Addison H. Gibson Foundation Mr. David Hrovat and Mrs. Kimberly J. (Strawbridge) Hrovat ’95 Estate of Mr. Thomas F. Jodon ’57 Johnson & Johnson Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Charles E/Virginia Kaufman Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Mr. Scott Kroh ’74 and Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh Estate of Mr. Robert M. McBurney ’71 Mr. Charles L. Motter Release Coatings of New York Mr. Ralph A. Naples, Jr. ’84 Mr. James T. Ringland and Mrs. Karen E. Ivy Robindale Energy Services, Inc. Mr. Scott Kroh ’74 and Mrs. Pamela J. Kroh Mrs. Virginia O. (Okonski) Schott ’73 and Mr. Thomas E. Schott Sigma Tau Gamma/Sigma Tau Mrs. Susan A. (Stehle) Slike ’79 *Dr. Phyllis W. Smith
Mr. Alan Geiger
UNIVERSITY CLUB: $5,000-$9,999
Mr. M. Scott Gemberling, J.D. ’74
Abraxas Group Inc
Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald
Ms. Lindsay R. Banner Cigole ’07 and Mr. Patrick Cigole
Mr. James J. Herbert ’79 and Mrs. Kelly M. (Hogue) Herbert ’79
Mr. Tom Bowman ’77 and Mrs. Linda S. (Allison) Bowman ’77
Mr. John L. Jarzab, Jr. and Mrs. Cynthia L. Jarzab
Mr. Enrique Conterno and Mrs. Kathleen Conterno
Ms. Lisa D. Kerle ’11
Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79 and Mrs. Deborah LPM Demich
Mr. Keith J. Kochert ’98
Ms. Jeanne M. Dennis
Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ’84 and Mrs. Sheree Kohley
Eagle Park Apartments Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82
Mr. Scott Konwinski and Ms. Amy L. Miller ’94
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Erie Insurance Group
Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. Mrs. Lisa A. (Leach) Goth ’85 and Mr. Edward F. Goth ’85
First Energy Foundation
Dr. David D. McFadden ’84
Mr. Joe Gilbert
McKissick Trucking, Inc.
Mr. Jeffrey G. Golias ’83 J.D. Charitable Trust
Mr. Carl D. McManamy ’63 and Mrs. Charlene B. (Benninghoff) McManamy ’63
Dr. Stephen R. Johnson
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ’56 and Mrs. Mary F. (Master) McElhattan ’72
Loyal Order of Moose 101
Mr. Dan S. Mortland ’72 and Mrs. Cheryl S. (Stark) Mortland ’72
Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert) Pae ’79
Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. and Mrs. Sonja Leach
Mrs. Marilyn J. (Follette) O’Brien ’63
New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Mr. Keith and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rouleau
Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 and Mrs. Jacalyn Norris
S & T Bank
Mr. Paul D. Palmer ’61 and Mrs. Paula J. Palmer
Mr. Vincent V. Sands ’78 and Mrs. Theresa A. (Renz) Sands ’79 *Donor passed away.
Ms. Bonnie (Siepiela) SinClair ’70
Mr. Jeffrey P. Douthett ’79 and Ms. Terri Douthett
The J. M. Smucker Company
Mr. James F. Droz ’75 and Mrs. Joann Droz
Swartfager Welding, Inc.
Ms. J. D. Dunbar ’77 and Mr. Henry Faller
Mr. David D. Todd ’76
Mr. Jeffrey E. Ebner ’79 and Mrs. Vicki O. Ebner
University Korner
Mr. Rich G. Eckert ’10 and Mrs. Ashley Eckert
Ms. Lee Ann Wentzel ’85
Mr. Richard N. Edwards and Mrs. Caroline Edwards
Ms. Hattie Woods
Ellucian
Mr. Curtis L. Zimmerman ’79 and Mrs. Carrie L. (Englert) Zimmerman
Dr. Dennis P. Emerick ’71 and Mrs. Susan Emerick
RISING EAGLES CLUB: $1,000-$2,499
Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ’71 and Mr. Roger Engle Dr. Soga Ewedemi
Mr. William Ackerman ’73 and Mrs. Leslie R. (Damon) Ackerman
Fab-Tec Industries, Inc. Mr. Daniel A. Kohley ’84 and Mrs. Sheree Kohley
Dr. Arthur Acton and Mrs. Mary Ann Acton
Lt. Col. George L. Fillgrove ’87 and Mrs. Carolynn E. H. Fillgrove
Mr. Russell F. Adkins ’74 and Mrs. Sharon Adkins
Mr. Kale R. Fithian ’97
Mr. Robert R. Albert ’83 and Mrs. Margaret A. (Kerwin) Albert ’87
Mr. Paul L. Flickner ’85 and Mrs. Ellen Flickner
Mr. Jeffrey L. Alley ’04
Elizabeth J. Flynn
Ambassador Asset Management of Denton, LLC Mr. Royce E. Freebourn ’80
Mr. James J. and Ms. Susan L. Flynn
Americare Management Corporation Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed
France Allison Honors Scholarships I am a junior secondary education physics major. After graduating, I will have several options for moving into a full-time career. I enjoy helping people to understand math, physics and their applications in the world around us, so I may very well become a teacher right after graduation. I have also considered applying to become a state trooper, because I feel that the police force needs more people who are there to help and educate people. Thank you for investing in me and my future. Zebulon Fry
Dr. Phillip Frese and Mrs. Estelle Frese Fun With Fundamentals Mrs. Beverly J. (Hey) Baschnagel ’77 and Mr. Norbert A. Baschnagel
Mr. Jeffrey S. Linden ’89
APSCUF - Clarion Chapter Mr. A. Craig Aston ’63 and Mrs. Susan L. Aston ’63
Ms. Constance Gamaluddin
Mr. J. Paul Linnan ’68 and Mrs. Christine J. Linnan ’75
Mr. David A. Bailey ’65
Mr. Robert J. Garritano ’66 and Mrs. Joyce A. Garritano
Ms. Martha L. Lojzim ’82
Mrs. Betty Jo Banner
Mr. Jeffry S. and Ms. Emily G. Greenwell
Mr. Walter F. Long III ’20 and Mrs. Laura Long
Ms. Carol Bergstrom
Ms. Suzan Hahnfeldt ’73
Mr. Minde Lu ’89
Mr. Joseph G. Bessetti ’95
Lt. Col. Willis C. Hardwick
Mr. Richard Bolea
Mr. William R. Hartman ’70
Luton’s Plumbing, Heating & A. C. Mr. Daniel Luton and Mrs. Lori J. Luton
Mr. William G. Botti ’69 and Mrs. Barbara Botti
Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ’89 and Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) Linnan ’73
Mrs. P.J. (Magaro) Hilbert ’77 and Mr. Gary Hilbert
Mr. Michael A. Madalena ’83 and Mrs. Kerry L. Madalena ’83
Mr. William J. Brand ’63
Mr. David L. Hill ’89
Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ’63 and Mrs. Nancy (Coax) Malacarne ’63
Mrs. Nada J. (Yanshak) Brillante ’64
Mr. Daniel L. Hoffman ’91 and Mrs. Kathleen J. (Spotts) Hoffman ’92
Mr. John Marinich ’75 and Mrs. Patricia S. (Semonich) Marinich ’75
Brookville Equipment Corporation Mr. Dalph McNeil and Mrs. Nancy McNeil
Mr. Geremy L. Hoover ’03 and Mrs. Taylor A. (Fox) Hoover ’07
Mr. L. Douglas Martin ’80
Mr. John M. Horton, Jr. ’92
Port Allegany Masonic Liberty Lodge #505
Mr. Robert and Mrs. Marsha Bubb
Mr. John P. Hughes ’86
Mr. Charles C. Matsko ’70 and Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore) Matsko ’71
Mrs. Mary B. (Souser) Buchanan ’93 and Dr. William E. Buchanan
Mr. Daniel B. Ignasiak ’76
Mr. Barry L. McCauliff ’72
Dr. David B. Burmeister ’92 and Dr. Sonja Burmeister
Mr. Larry W. Jamison ’87 and Mrs. Ann M. Jamison
Mr. Kevin P. McCracken ’06
Mrs. Angelia M. (Cherico) Burns ’87 and Mr. Scott Burns
Mr. Michael N. Janak ’83
Mr. Shawn M. McGorry ’80 and Mrs. Jeanne A. (Deger) McGorry ’82
Mrs. Madelon (Delp) Callen ’65
Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes) Keefer ’93, ’15G and Mr. Michael R. Keefer
Ms. Amy L. (Coon) Miller ’94 and Mr. Scott Konwinski
Mr. Pete P. Caristo ’55
Dr. Deborah J. Kelly ’99
Mr. James E. Moffatt ’70 and Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle) Moffatt ’70
Clarion County Community Bank
Mr. Dennis A. Kinol ’68
Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery
Mr. Leonard and Ms. Kathryn Cullo
Kiwanis Club of Clarion
Dr. Terry Morrow and Mrs. Phyllis Morrow
Curwensville Wrestling Club
Mr. Charles F. Klingensmith ’61
New York Life Insurance Company
Dr. Peter Dalby and Mrs. Barbara Dalby
Mrs. Roberta L. Kmiec ’71 and Mr. Dennis Kmiec
Mr. Adam P. Davidson and Mrs. Patricia D. (Revelant) Davidson ’99
Mr. Thomas J. Komenda ’71 and Mrs. Judy Komenda
Mr. David D. Osikowicz ’73 and Mrs. Deborah J. (Johnson) Osikowicz ’73
Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn
Dr. Patrick T. O’Toole ’79 and Mrs. Tracey O’Toole
Mrs. Carol K. Leas ’65
Mr. John Owens ’15
Mr. Raymond D. Lichauer ’70
Mr. Joseph F. Pailin ’79
Mrs. Tanya and Mr. Paul Brinsky
Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ’74 and Mrs. Bea Dean Mr. Todd A. DeIuliis ’86 and Ms. Shannon DeIuliis Mrs. Patrice M. D’Eramo-Flack ’86 and Mr. Mark J. Flack
Mr. Rodrick J. Marquette ’97
Dr. Dale-Elizabeth and Dr. Robert S. Pehrsson PA State System of Higher Education Foundation
CONTRIBUTORS: $500-$999
Lyle and Clara Reinhard Family Scholarship Endowment
Mr. Lawrence H. Allen II ’94
Dr. James G. Pesek and Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek
Alpha Assembly of God
Mr. Michael P. Phillips ’03 and Mrs. Karissa Phillips
American Chemical Society
Mr. Scott Pierce Promega Corporation
Applewood Chiropractic Center, Inc. Dr. Craig J. Lucas ’92 and Mrs. Meghan M. (Kelly) Lucas ’95
Dr. Diane L. Reinhard
Mr. D. Grey Arrigonie ’08
Ms. Shelly A. Respecki ’92
Mr. Jason D. Ashe ’03
Mr. Dale P. Richards ’64 and Mrs. Andrea R. (Yanshak) Richards ’66
Dr. Linda A. (Marshall) Bennett ’65
Mr. Mark and Mrs. Sheryl Riesmeyer
Mr. David J. Bevevino ’77 and Mrs. Patricia K. Bevevino
Mr. Lawrence D. Romboski ’86
Mr. Roy J. Bowerman, Jr. ’73
Dr. Kevin J. Roth ’81 and Mrs. Carol A. Roth
Mr. John A. Brindger ’73 and Mrs. Cynthia M. (Moon) Brindger ’74
Mr. Michael C. Ruslavage ’83
Mr. Paul E. Britcher, Jr. ’73 and Mrs. Debra S. (Simenson) Britcher ’72
Mr. Robert J. Santini
Mrs. Lynne M. Britt ’73
Ms. Amanda M. Schaffer
Mr. Heath N. Calhoun ’14 and Ms. Sarah A. Calhoun ’16
I am honored to continue my education at PennWest Clarion’s pre-med program. I have always had a desire to help others, and I look forward to a career in which I can do so. While in the health and medical program at Warren County Career Center, I received awards for the highest GPA in the county. I was not going to be able to attend university, financially, without your generous donation. Thank you for enabling me to follow my dreams and make a difference.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Schena
Mr. Mark A. Ciccarello ’84 and Mrs. Brenda Ciccarello
Mr. Vernon E. Schreckengost ’68 and Mrs. Dianne D. Schreckengost
Cindy Cohen School of Driving, LLC.
Mrs. Janet Sessions
Clarion University Pin Club
Mr. Brian E. Shea ’76 and Mrs. Sheryl T. (Thatcher) Shea ’76
Dr. Daniel D. Clark ’98 and Mrs. Kristin (Tomeo) Clark
Ms. Peggy M. Shields ’78
Mr. Harold D. Clark ’68 and Mrs. Mary E. (Proper) Clark ’67
Mr. Abhijit A. Shinde ’11
Mr. Armon S. Coleman ’18
Mr. Michael C. Sisinni ’79 and Mrs. Ilia M. (Rodriguez) Sisinni ’80
Mr. William E. Corbett ’61
Mr. Edward J. Smith ’65 and Dr. Roxie R. (Ruhlman) Smith ’67
Mr. Timothy W. Corbett ’75 and Mrs. Candy Corbett
Mr. Byron A. Smith ’04
Mr. Charley and Ms. Tina Cordia
Soni Investment Group, LLC.
Mr. Scott J. Courtney ’94
Ms. Margaret A. Spindler
Mrs. Pamela H. (Hannaford) Cousino ’80
Mr. Daniel J. Stellute ’68
Mr. James M. Crooks ’74 and Mrs. Lydia K. (Pifer) Crooks ’80
Mrs. Marilyn L. Stempeck ’83
Mr. Robert D. Crowley and Mrs. Barbara J. (Cook) Crowley ’71
Dr. Ruth E. Stiehl
Mr. Robert A. Dandoy ’74
Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ’79 and Mrs. Leslie Sukaly
Mr. Donald R. Daut ’76 and Mrs. Janet W. Daut
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, USMC (Ret) ’79 and Mrs. Deborah L. (Lipko) Talleri ’80
Delta Contractors & Design, Inc. Mr. Joseph B. Ferguson and Mrs. Bonnie Ferguson
Mr. Arthur D. Gallo ’64 and Mrs. Trudy Gallo
Talonvest Capital, Inc.
Dr. Patricia A. Dingle
Mr. Thomas L. Taormina ’76
Mr. Joseph M. Dudzinsky ’71 and Mrs. Elizabeth Dudzinsky
George’s Barber Shop Mr. Richard A. Staley and Mrs. Cindy Staley
Mr. Peter D. and Mrs. Anna Vuckovich
Mr. Paul E. Edder ’81 and Mrs. Theresa A. (Zacherl) Edder ’91
Mr. Jeffrey P. Walentosky ’90
Dr. John Eichlin
Mr. Seth E. Walker
Erie Beer Company
Mr. Edward D. Wallace ’73 and Mrs. Sharon Wallace
Mr. Steven W. Etzel ’82 and Mrs. Michelle Etzel
Dr. Mark A. Wallet ’98 Mr. Lynn E. Watson ’75 and Mrs. Susanne Watson
F. L. Crooks & Co. Mr. James M. Crooks ’74 and Mrs. Lydia K. (Pifer) Crooks ’80
Mr. Louis J. Weiers ’89
Mr. Sean M. Fagan
Dr. Richard A. Wiesen ’59 and Mrs. Sandra L. (Hepler) Wiesen ’59
Mr. Jerry A. Fedell ’87
Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ’72
Mr. Michael P. Felker ’13 and Ms. Nicolena L. (Guzzi) Felker ’13
Dr. Paul R. Woodburne and Ms. Nancy J. Sansone
Mr. Thomas S. Fernekes ’62
Mr. Matthew K. Zents ’87
Mr. David Ferro
Mrs. Janet L. Zidansek ’72 and Mr. Anton Zidansek
Ms. Roberta A. Fitzgibbon ’74
Clarion Students’ Association
Wren Hebner Mr. Timothy P. Fogarty and Mrs. Bridget Fogarty Mr. Matthew J. Foradora ’10 Mr. Josh Ford and Dr. Melinda E. (Laese) Ford ’97 Mr. Edward A. Fox ’74 and Mrs. Nancy E. (Whiteman) Fox ’75 Mr. Edward P. Frack ’83 Franklin Rotary Club Dr. Brenda Fredette Dr. Douglas S. Fugate Dr. William E. Fulmer ’77 and Mrs. Elisabeth (Sibley) Fulmer ’64 Mr. Michael J. Furyk ’69 Mr. Jay E. Gainor ’74 and Mrs. Mary Kay Gainor Mr. Richard Gent and Dr. Pamela J. Gent
Mr. Patrick T. Golden ’71 Paul R. Gray Apartments Mr. Paul R. Gray ’75 and Mrs. Lori Gray Gray Family Foundation Mr. Steven Grejda and Mrs. Elaine F. Grejda Ms. Ashley J. Grimm ’08 Dr. David Hartley and Mrs. Julie Hartley Dr. Harold V. Hartley III and Mrs. Donna L. Parker Mr. Larry D. Heasley ’74 and Mrs. Mary Ellen (Brosius) Heasley Mr. Cliff Heeter and Dr. Sonja V. (Vidunas) Heeter ’77 Mr. Jacob A. Heigel ’17 Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ’71 and Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter
Mr. Henry Ho and Mrs. Katie Ho
Rep. Donna R. Oberlander ’91 and Mr. Derek F. Oberlander
Mr. Shawn M. Hoke ’95 and Mrs. Rayna A. (Liegey) Hoke ’97
Mr. Michael J. O’Toole, Jr. ’76
Mr. Mark A. Huffman ’90 and Ms. Rebecca Huffman
Dr. Mary Paniccia Carden
Mr. Charles A. Hunt, Jr. ’73
Mr. Tim L. Penk
Ice-O Co. Mr. Jermaine Cooper
Pennwest Homes
Mr. Carl and Ms. Michele F. Ippoliti
Mr. Earl C. Peters ’73 and Mrs. Mary O. (Oltman) Peters ’74
Mr. John T. Irwin ’71 and Mrs. Marcy M. (McCoy) Irwin ’74
Mr. David A. Peura ’88 and Mrs. Carole L. (Puglia) Peura ’88
*Mr. Albert Jacks
Mr. Richard A. Piekarski ’81 and Mrs. Susan K. Piekarski
Mr. Craig Jacks
Ms. Helen G. (Grudowski) Porter ’60
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Mr. Rob G. and Ms. Kristi Powell
Mr. Terrence T. Johnson ’80
Mr. James A. Powney ’78
Mr. Robert Johnson and Dr. Betsy S. (Wyllie) Johnson ’94
Mr. Eric Regrut and Ms. Pamela J. Regrut
Mr. Robert J. Kannegieser ’79
Dr. James J. Reynolds and Mrs. Janie Reynolds
Dr. Mary Kavoosi
Mr. Scott A. Rhoades ’92
Mr. Edward J. Kemp ’66 and Mrs. Bobbi Kemp
Dr. Paula M. Rhyner ’76 and Mr. Mark R. Rhyner
Mr. Paul W. Kennedy ’67 and Mrs. Patricia L. Kennedy
Mr. Denis J. Rinkacs, Jr. ’83
Dr. Andrew C. Keth ’88
Mr. Kenneth J. Roman ’85 and Mrs. Terry L. (Stubert) Roman ’85
Mrs. Jennifer L. (Montague) Kline ’79 and Mr. Michael Kline
Mr. Jay C. Saunders ’03 and Mrs. Robin M. (Green) Saunders ’85
Ms. Donna Kohley
Mr. Dan and Ms. Stephanie Schickel
Ms. Leah and Mr. Bob Kuker
Mr. Robert F. Schmidt ’69 and Ms. Lorraine Schmidt
Mr. Thomas D. Kurts ’68 and Mrs. Beverly E. Kurts
Mr. P. Slats Schuster ’61
Paul A. & Mary Weaver Leadership Scholarship At a young age, my favorite book was “The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe,” which I read many times.
Mr. Michael A. and Mrs. Kathleen A. Perkovich
I am from Parker, a very small town with a lot of nature to ponder and explore. My local environment influenced my interests, providing me things to wonder about and discover. This scholarship provides a pathway to answer those childhood questions of why the sky is blue and why the grass is green. Tadhg McNamara Today’s Home & Leisure Products, Inc. Today’s Home Security, LLC. Mr. James A. Town ’95 and Mrs. Annette M. Town ’05
Mr. Patrick E. Maley ’88
Mr. Dennis R. Shanafelt ’73 and Mrs. Janice S. (Snowden) Shanafelt ’72
Oil Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Mr. Mel G. Mandic ’59 and Mrs. Sally L. (Bryant) Mandic ’59
Ms. Paula A. and Mr. Jeff Sharrar
Mr. Brad M. Whoolery ’71 and Mrs. Patricia C. (Clayton) Whoolery ’72
Ms. Joy L. Lignelli ’80
Mr. Anthony J. Vincent ’67 and Mrs. Judy Vincent
Manor United Methodist Church
Mr. Daniel K. Shirey III ’79
Dr. John E. Williams
Atty. John F. Marshall ’87
Dr. Elaine M. Shuey ’78
Mr. Matt and Mrs. Michele Wilmoth
Mr. Richard L. Martin ’70 and Mrs. Sharron S. Martin ’88
Mr. Jamie L. Sickeri ’99 and Ms. Marti Sickeri
Dr. James C. Wilson ’53
Mr. Joe Mathai ’16
Ms. Rebecca L. Silvis
Mr. David H. York ’82
Mr. William Grove ’88 and Dr. Colleen A. McAleer ’75
Mr. Nathan S. Simpson ’05
Mr. David A. Young ’59
McClelland Services, Inc.
Dr. Randall Potter and Dr. Jeanne M. Slattery
Mr. Jeremy T. Young ’98
Mr. William E. McDonough ’80 and Mrs. Vicki McDonough
Mrs. Emily E. (Deible) Smith ’02 and Mr. Max R. Smith
Mr. Benjamin J. Zappa ’61
Mr. Scott T. and Ms. Amy McManamon Mr. Eric J. McWilliams ’69 and Ms. Kathy B. Sickles
B & W Smith Excavating, Inc. Brad Smith
Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin
Metal Panel Systems LLC
Mr. Ryan I. Smith ’10 and Ms. Michelle C. Smith ’06
Mrs. Rhonda S. (Phillips ) Zozula ’82 and Mr. Gregory D. Zozula
Ms. Deborah A. Meyers
Mr. Thomas P. Snee ’91
Ms. Sara J. Zybura ’66
Mrs. Bethany J. (Bankovich) Mihalik ’04 and Mr. Michael Mihalik
Mr. Steven A. Spungen ’77 and Mrs. Ann Spungen
Col. Rose M. Miller, (Ret.) ’81
Ms. Lorraine C. Staples, J.D. ’76 and Mr. Frank Hershkowitz
Mrs. Jean L. (Weaver) Mills ’59
Mr. Jerry R. Starr ’89 and Mrs. Kathleen A. (Hodgson) Starr ’89
Mr. Melvin A. Mitchell ’80 and Mrs. Susan Mitchell
Mrs. JoEllen Steinbrunner ’67 and Mr. Karl Steinbrunner
Ms. Diana K. Molitor ’82
Mr. John T. Stunda ’79 and Mrs. Patricia Stunda
Mr. Edward M. Munn ’75 and Ms. Christine S. Light
Dr. Jeffrey D. Sutton, D.V.M. ’95 and Mrs. Jennifer Sutton
National Fuel Gas Company Foundation
Mr. Ronald J. Sylvester ’85
Mr. Kenneth C. Nellis ’86 and Ms. Cynthia A. Nellis ’16
Mr. Sheldon E. Thomas ’97
Mr. Robert E. Niebel ’82 and Mrs. Lynn Niebel
Mr. Thomas A. Toborowski ’19 and Mrs. Karlena L. (Price) Toborowski ’16
Mr. Charles W. Oakes ’83 and Mrs. Cheryl L. (Larson) Oakes ’82
Mr. Raymond C. Zema ’76 and Mrs. Leigh B. Zema
*Donor passed away. The listing of names of our contributors is subject to error, both human and computer. If there is an error, please accept our apology and bring it to our attention.
FINANCIAL MATTERS Current & Retired Faculty, Staff & Administration 4%
Foundation Support to PennWest Clarion
Parents 1%
2022-2023 Contribution Revenue: Donors: 2,328/ $2,130,009
$9,000,000
ALUMNI Donors: 1,545 / $1,359,451
$8,000,000 $7,000,000
FRIENDS, CONSORTIA, & OTHERS Donors: 286 / $195,845
$6,000,000
BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS Donors: 137 / $458,438
Businesses & Foundations 22%
$5,000,000 $4,000,000
CURRENT & RETIRED FACULTY, STAFF, & ADMINISTRATION Donors: 235 / $94,557
Alumni 64%
Friends, Consortia & Others 9%
$3,000,000 $2,000,000
PARENTS Donors: 125 / $21,718
$1,000,000
For 2022-2023, approximately 2.5% of the total living Clarion Alumni (1,545 out of 60,730) had made contributions to the Foundation
FY 23 Support By Category
$0
FY 09
FY 10
FY 11
FY 12
FY 13
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
Support by University to Foundation Foundation Support to University
$1,654K
FY 18
FY 19
FY 20*
FY 21*
FY 22*
FY 23*
Over the last 15-year period, the university has received $9.10 for every $1 provided to Clarion University Foundation, Inc. *FY20 - FY23 excludes interest expense from debt service for university student housing
$633K
Scholarships & Grants
FY 14
$1,357K $1,461K
Campus Activities & Programs Operational & Support Services $590K
Total: $2,684,000
GROWING OUR ENDOWMENT Endowment Balance from FY08 - FY23
$50,000,000 $46,440,291 $45,000,000
ASSETS JUNE 30, 2023 JUNE 30, 2022 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Other Current Assets $15,176,473 $14,868,465 Investments 47,670,732 43,513,937 Other Long Term Assets 90,797,275 94,229,559
$40,000,000 $35,000,000
TOTAL ASSETS $153,644,480 $152,611,961 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses $4,901,191 $4,518,980 Debt Outstanding 86,745,948 89,912,703 Total Liabilities 91,647,139 94,431,683 Net Assets: Without Donor Restriction 17,140,952 $16,389,547 With Donor Restriction 44,856,389 41,790,731 Total Net Assets 61,997,341 58,180,278
$30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000
$18,375,755
$15,000,000 $10,000,000
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2023
FY 08 FY 09
FY 10
FY 11
FY 12
FY 13
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
FY 22
FY 23
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$153,644,480
$152,611,961
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear Golden Eagles and friends, Midway through the second year as PennWest Clarion – one-third of Pennsylvania Western University – I am both energized and optimistic as we look ahead to the endless opportunities that integration with California and Edinboro brings.
Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Clarion, Pennsylvania Board of Directors 2023-2024 Effective July 1, 2023 Ms. Jane K. France PRESIDENT Mr. Mark R. Demich PRESIDENT-ELECT
Although the three campuses have joined to form one university, our individual legacies are intact. Each campus has retained its own athletics programs; we remain the Clarion Golden Eagles. And Clarion University Foundation, Inc., remains solely committed to serving the Clarion campus, its students and alumni, and to upholding the intent of our faithful donors.
Mr. Scott E. Burns VICE PRESIDENT
The groundwork has been laid to ensure that PennWest Clarion’s future is strong and viable. Leadership on both the Clarion campus and the Foundation Board is strong and directive. Through the continued, selfless philanthropy of you – Clarion’s alumni, friends and families – we raised over $2.1 million for 2022-2023. Alumni giving increased 38%, while providing nearly $1.5 million in scholarships to 762 students. These actions signify a bright future.
Mr. Carl D. McManamy
Now in my 10th year with the Foundation, I am privileged to continue to focus on Clarion students, their well-being, and their success. The commitment of Clarion University Foundation, Inc., to our campus and its students has never been stronger. I am confident that by working together, our abilities are unlimited. My Wings are Up! With sincere gratitude,
Max R. Smith Executive Director msmith@cuf-inc.org
Mrs. Carol A. Truscott SECRETARY Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly TREASURER Mr. Christian L. Allison Mr. Paul D. Palmer Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri USMC (Ret.) Ms. Theresa A. Edder
Mr. Thomas K. Bowman Mr. Gary V. Cardamone Ms. Samantha Thauvette (Ex-Officio) President-Elect, Alumni Association Board Dr. Laurie Bernotsky (Ex-Officio) Interim President Mr. James M. Geiger (Ex-Officio) Vice President for Advancement & Clarion Campus Administrator Mr. Max R. Smith (Ex-Officio) Executive Director Mr. John P. Zacherl (Ex-Officio) Assistant Treasurer/Controller Mrs. Desirée N. Beck (Ex-Officio) Assistant Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Welcome to our new Assistant Treasurer/Controller Mr. John P. Zacherl ’90, MS ’01, MBA ’09, CPA
Well Wishes and Thank You to our former Assistant Treasurer/Controller Mr. Scott V. Reinsel ’05, MBA ’08
John Zacherl joined the Foundation in July 2023. He has served in various accounting roles since graduating from Clarion University in 1990, and most recently, had been a controller in the healthcare industry for almost 30 years.
Scott Reinsel was a member of the Foundation team since September 2015; over 7 years. During his time, Scott made several contributions to his areas of responsibility as accountant, and then as our controller.
A native of Tionesta, PA, John and his wife, Diane, live in Mercer, PA. They have a daughter and son, Taylor ’20, and Christopher ’22. They all enjoy the outdoors, and spending time with family.
Scott’s witty personality, and friendly assistance will be missed. We thank him for his excellent service, and wish him all the best in his new endeavor!
In a short time, John has excelled in his position, and we’re excited to have him as a valued member of our team!
Golden Eagle
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GATEWAY TO SUCCESS The Office of Alumni Engagement offers Golden Eagle Gateway, a new platform aimed at connecting alumni with each other, with faculty and staff, and with students. The overall purpose of the Graduway-based platform is networking, according to Ann Thompson, director of alumni engagement. The Golden Eagle Gateway had a soft launch in spring 2020, and since then, membership has grown to more than 390. Golden Eagle Gateway brings the Clarion community together through: • A running feed of alumni updates, interesting content, photos and conversations. • A full opt-in directory of alumni and students, allowing members to connect with the Clarion community, all over the world. • A mentorship program, giving members the opportunity to be mentored by others or offer mentorship to fellow alumni/students.
The PennWest Pantry at Clarion assists our students by providing food, academic supplies, household goods, winter accessories, and personal hygiene items, so they can continue to the path toward graduation. Supported by our generous donors, the campus-based food pantry helps to meet students’ basic needs with compassion and discretion. We recognize that even ambitious, hard-working college students sometimes need a helping hand. Students in need can ask to receive food or non-food supplies (personal hygiene items or school supplies) through their myPennWest account. Students are able to see all available items, customize their selections, and schedule their own pick up. In addition to providing items to students, the PennWest Pantry staff are able to connect students to campus and community resources to address students’ basic needs.
• A job board with current opportunities, posted by alumni, students and strategic partners.
To donate items to the pantry or learn more about our services, please contact PennWestPantry@pennwest.edu.
• And much more!
Or make a monetary donation at clarion.edu/supportstudents and select Student Resource Room Fund from the drop-down menu.
You can sign up in less than two minutes by registering with your LinkedIn or Facebook profile. Simply go to clariongateway.com to register.
October 4-5
CLARION UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement PennWest University – Clarion 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214-1232 Phone: 814-393-2572 (TTY/TDD): 814-393-1610 CLARION.EDU/FOUNDATION