SUMMER/FALL 2017

2017 David T. Cocks Award for Commitment to Communityto be Bestowed Upon Two Outstanding Local Couples

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Over $190,000 in Scholarships Available!

In the 2013-2014 academic year, the Community Foundation awarded over $177,000 in scholarships throughout 25 school districts in Orange County, Sullivan County and beyond. These scholarships, awarded to more than 80students, were made possible through the funds the Community Foundationadministers on behalf of charitably-minded individuals and organizations. Since 2000, scholarship funds at the Community Foundation have collectively awarded over $1,241,175 to deserving students from throughout the region.

For the 2014-2015 academic year, over $190,000 in scholarships are available. Students should visit the guidance office in their respective schoolsto obtain information on criteria and process. Applications may also be accessed on the Community Foundation’s website at www.cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships.

If you would like to know more about how to establish a fund, give us a callat (845) 769-9393.

2014 Scholarship Recipients(partial grouping)

Giving From the Comfort of Your HomeYou can give from the comfort of your own home with our help. You canmake a donation to any fund administered by the Community Foundationonline with a credit card or PayPal account. Don’t want to donate online but still can’t make it to the office to drop off your check? Just fill out the form on the back of this newsletter and mail it to our office with your check.It’s that simple!

Don’t let the cold weather keep you from giving to the causes you careabout. If you need any assistance, please call us at (845) 769-9393 oremail us at admin@cfosny.org.

Fund SpotlightThe Orange County Firefighters Museum recently added $9,000 to itsendowment fund administered by the Community Foundation.

The $9,000 addition represents proceeds from the Museum’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament held on September 21, 2014 at Winding Hills Golf Club. Since the golftournament began in 2012, over $20,000 has been raised and contributed to this fund.

The Orange County FirefightersMuseum Endowment Fund wasestablished in 2005 and has grown to over $35,000. The intent of this fund is to help the museum become self-sustaining in the future.

The Orange County FirefightersMuseum is actively seeking donations forprogramming. All contributions are gratefully accepted and can be madeonline at www.cfosny.org or by mailinga check to CFOS along with the form on the back of this newsletter.

Orange County Firefighters MuseumBoard Members with Karen Minogue

and Elizabeth Rowley

On November 15, the Community Foundation will proudly honor Tom & Janet Sullivan and Anthony & Nancy Kane for their exceptional commitment to our community at this year’s Annual Reception. Both couples are respected business and civic leaders, with unwavering dedication and support of many projects and causes across the Hudson Valley. Through their various community endeavors spanning over four decades, our 2017 honorees have impacted the lives of thousands of people as leaders, volunteers, philanthropists, and friends.

Please join us to celebrate their many contributions as we present these dedicated public servants with the David T. Cocks Award for Commitment to Community at the Foundation’s one and only fundraising event of the year. Named in honor of David T. Cocks, who served theCommunity Foundation with distinction as Vice President of Finance from 2002-2011,this prestigious award is given annually to individuals or organizations that have madesignificant contributions to enrich the lives of others. Sponsorships, journal advertisements and tickets are available and can be securedonline at www.cfosny.org or by calling the Foundation at (845) 769-9393.

Sincere thanks to our returning Presenting Philanthropy Sponsor, Crystal Run Health.

Tom & Janet Sullivan

For more information call us at: 845-769-9393

Anthony & Nancy KaneTo view a full video commending our honorees for theircommitments and services, visit our YouTube Channel.

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Sue Bliss

Michael Bonura

Whitney Bowers

Molly Crist

Michelle Hathaway

Kristin Jensen

Pamela LaLonde

Barbara Malley

Timothy S. McCausland, Esq.

Joann Menendez

Stacey Muller

Bonnie J. Orr, CPA

Cindy Paris

Sarah Pruschki

Elizabeth Rowley

Carmen Vasquez

Allison Wynkoop

Derrik Wynkoop

Patricia Zang-DeClue

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The BraTTon Family

2017 Scholarship SeasonUpcoming Events

9/1/17-9/30/17Turn the Towns Teal throughoutthe Hudson ValleySupporting the Corinne FellerMemorial Fund

9/23/17Corn Hole TournamentBenefiting Cronin Contemporary’s 12 Months of Giving

10/8/17 The Siegel Family Music and ArtsEndowment Fundraiser Benefiting The Siegel Family Music and Arts Endowment Fund

10/15/17NY Jets vs. NE Patriots Football Trip toMetLife Stadium Benefiting the Friends of the Orange County Youth Bureau

11/3/17“Leave a Legacy for Youth” DressDown DayBenefiting the Friends of the Orange County Youth Bureau

11/15/17CFOS Annual ReceptionAnthony’s Pier 9, New Windsor

Visit www.cfosny.org for details on these events and more!

Fund Spotlight

“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” Maya Angelou

2017 Scholarship Recipients at the annual Scholarship Reception held on July 27 at the Village of Montgomery Senior Center.

2017 Scholarship Recipients at the first ever Sullivan County Scholarship Reception held on July 17 at The Arnold House.

“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” –Howard Zinn

The Wendy Herm “Woman Warrior” Memorial Scholarship Fund was recently established within the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan in memory of Wendy Herm who passed away in June of this year at 40 years old. Wendy lived a remarkable life and her passions never waned through the years ofbattling her disease. She lived by a mantra borrowed from Helen Keller: “Life is adaring adventure, or nothing.” She lived every day with vigor, purpose, honestyand full transparency.

In remembrance of Wendy’s athletic and academic accomplishments and incelebration of her adventurous spirit and passion for learning, family and friendshave established the Wendy Herm “Woman Warrior” Memorial Scholarshipfor a female Minisink graduate starting with the class of 2018.

Donations can be made online at www.cfosny.org or checks can be sent tothe Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan.

Over 300 scholarship recipients, family members and community volunteers came together to celebrate the Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Receptions held in early July. The receptions celebrate the achievements of local high school graduates and enable awarded students to meet the donors and fund representatives who make their scholarships possible. Since 2000, funds under the Community Foundation’s charitable umbrella have awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to local, deserving students continuing their education. This year alone, scholarship funds administered by the Community Foundation distributed more than $400,000 to 178 students from 41 different school districts throughout the region.

Recent Funds EstablishedChester Historical Society Endowment FundChief And Detective James T. Giery (Father & Son) Memorial FundChristina Cares: The Kara-Lynn ProjectChristine Thomas Memorial FoundationCronin Contemporary’s 12 Months of Giving FundJames and Eleanor Cain Scholarship FundJanine Izzo Memorial Scholarship Leadership Orange Endowment FundMarine Corp Wing VMGR 452Newburgh Chamber Music Endowment FundNewburgh Football FundSafe Harbors of the Hudson Endowment FundTime and The Valleys Museum Terry Forshay Endowment FundWallkill Alumni & Community Education FundWarwick Playground DreamsWendy Herm “Woman Warrior” Memorial Scholarship Fund

“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” – Kathy Calvin

The Community Foundation welcomes David Mistretta, General Manager of Woodbury Common/Simon Property Group, to our Board of Directors and Finance Committee. David brings a plethora of professional and volunteer experience to the Board. A graduate of the State of New York College at Geneseo, David has been with Simon Property Group for nearly 15 years while finding time to volunteer for Goshen Little League, Boy Scouts of America and Beautiful People: Adaptive Sports for Children with Disabilities and others. He supports local charitable causes, such as The Eva Fini Fund, Beautiful People and the American Cancer Society. David has

over 23 years of experience in shopping center management, accounting and negotiating. He resides in Goshen with his wife, Devra, and two children, Ryan and Alex. Welcome to the Community Foundation David!

CFOS Fund RecognitionsOn Tuesday, August 22nd, Mark Trocino, founder of the Salvatore and Patricia Trocino Foundation, was honored by City and State New York with their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award for Philanthropy. The CSR Award for Philanthropy recognizes individuals and companies in New York that donate funds, time,resources, or in-kind services to charitable, non-profit, and/or community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater good.

The Salvatore and Patricia Trocino Foundation estab-lished by mark and his brothers carries on the legacy of their parents by funding educational scholarships and other philanthropic causes in the Hudson Valley. Utilizing fun events such as the Giro d’Salvatore (a 100 mile bicycle race) and promotion via social media, Mark has raised thousands of dollars to help fund scholarships and charitable donations that continue his parents’ legacy of giving back to their community. “Who ever thought that starting a charitable foundation in your parents’ honor and riding a bicycle could have such an impact? I am truly humbled by what we have accomplished to date and know that we have only scratched the surface of this Foundation’s potential. My parents would be very proud,” said Mark Trocino.

David Mistretta Joins CFOS Board of Directors“Your greatness is not what you have, but in what you give.” –Alice Hocker

Mark Trocino accepts the CSR Award for Philanthropy for his fund in memory of his parents.

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