Development A Celebration of Success
Celebrating the successful completion of the Campaign for Saint Joseph Academy which raised over $4 Million for the endowment fund was a wonderful event. On a cool late summer morning almost 300 people gathered for Mass in the auditorium followed by a champagne brunch. Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71 President of the school told how at the beginning of the campaign she was a co-chair and by the end of the campaign she was president of the school. She thanked fellow co-chairs Mary Lou Vrnak Stricklin J’61 and Nancy Wilkes McCann J’59 for all of their help in ensuring the success of the campaign. In addition, Mary Ann singled out the generosity of Martha Horvath T’47 whose bequest of over $1 million put the campaign over the top. Gene Baxendale, Chair of the Board of Directors, ended the celebration by giving the audience a glimpse into the future plans of the Academy from the site master planning committee. Early ideas involve the renovation of the current building and expansion of the cafeteria, auditorium and classroom space, along with a proposed new media center and administrative offices.
L to R: Campaign Co-Chair and President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, Board of Directors Chair Gene Baxendale, and Campaign Co-Chair Mary Lou Stricklin J’61.
SJA Welcomes New Board Members Gene Baxendale, Board Chair and Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis J’71, President of Saint Joseph Academy welcomed seven new board members to the August retreat. “These men and women are committed to our mission and to moving the Academy forward in the upcoming years,” said Gene when introducing them at the retreat. The new members are; Rosemary Breehl President of Breehl, Traynor & Zehe Nancy Slominsky Charney J’77 President, NS Charney & Associates Dominic Gonnella Tax Partner, North Central Region, Deloitte Father of Madie J’10 Michael Lonsway, CPA Vice President, Strategy & Investment Management, Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Spouse of - Lisa Adkins Lonsway J’84
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Mary Grace Pattison Managing Director, NatCity Investments, Inc. Nancy Rodeno Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, The Sherwin Williams Company Daria Roebuck J’75 Vice President, Human Resources, ERICO International, Inc.
Ann Quinn Doran J’48 Planned Giving Volunteer
After retiring for a third time, Ann Quinn Doran J’48 agreed to volunteer some of her free time helping her alma mater promote planned giving. “I am at the right point in my life to approach fellow alumnae to explain the importance of planning ahead,” Ann explained. Ann currently volunteers every Monday. If you are interested in learning more about planned giving, give Ann a call at 216.251.6788 ext 254. “Saint Joseph Academy has always held a special place in my heart,” said Ann.