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COMMUNITY MATTERS
Community Foundation of Western Nevada.... connecting people who care with causes that matter
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| A monthly publication from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada |
April 2011 |
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 Dear Fundholders, Grantees and Friends:
Inside this edition of Community Matters :
- Chris's Message
- The Community Foundation Board is it's greatest asset.
- Reno Chamber Orchestra is pleasantly surprised by size of annual endowment disbursement.
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 | | Chris Askin, President and CEO |
Hot Off the Presses... Another Scandal!
Just last week we saw the story about Michael Stickler in the RGJ and the lawsuits he faces for fraud committed in the name of charity, and this week the Chronicle of Philanthropy tells about how the Central Asia Institute, founded by Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, also personally profited under the guise of charity.
How can people protect themselves? I'm hoping to write an article for the Reno Gazette Journal to address this subject because there are a
few easy ways people can do their own investigating to avoid contributing to people and charities with less than honorable purposes. But really, why do it yourself when the Community Foundation is here and ready to help? This is what we do, and we are more than happy to serve.
Read more...
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Who are those Guys?
The Community Foundation Board is its greatest asset.
One of the reasons people come to the Community Foundation is because we are local. We live here. Our Board members, listed in the column at right are active respected leaders in our community. They have expertise in investment management and community issues. They share a common understanding of the importance of philanthropy in building community.
The next time you run into one of these fine people ask them about the Foundation and how can it benefit you. |
A Welcome Check in the Mail.
Endowment Disbursement Pleases Reno Chamber Orchestra.
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Scott Faulkner, RCO Director
"©2010, Stuart Murtland Photography |
"The endowment check we received this year was a huge help with our operation expenses. It was one of the the few pleasant surprises in a budget year. We didn't expect the endowment investment to have done as
well as it did"
The Reno Chamber Endowment was established in 2001, making the The RCO was a "early adopter" of the Community Foundation. With the exception of 2009 and 2010 when the RCO left balance of the endowment to weather the investment storm; grants arrived steadily and quietly to the organization each spring. As the endowment balance grows through gifts and investment performance so do the annual disbursements.
Gifts to the RCO Endowment are sent to the Foundation on a regular basis. Many gifts are under $100 and made in honor of a performance or birthday or milestone of passionate fans. Supporters of the RCO are able to continue making their annual appreciation gifts and to perhaps purchase a season ticket for eternity by including the RCO Endomwent in your trust or will.
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Jorge Avalos Villagomez, First Male Applicant for Hispanic Heritage Day Nursing Scholarship, Wins Three-Year Award.
 | | Jorge Avalos Villagomez |
Thanks to a gift from an anonymous donor to the Hispanic Heritage Day Nursing Scholarship fund,
Jorge Avalos Villaagomez and two fine young women from Reno will be able to study nursing at UNR and TMCC.
Born in Michoacán, Mexico, Jorge immigrated to the United States in 2008 with his father, and attends Wooster High School in Reno. Through diligent study he learned English and passed his proficiency exams, Next month he will graduate will a 3.6 grade point average, and enter the TMCC Nursing program this fall. After nursing school and working in Reno for a few years Jorge has ambitious goals.
Becoming a travel nurse is my next step. I want to travel to different parts of the world, being of service to those in need from developing countries.
Presently I work weekends to help my family and save money for college. A nursing degree can help me to have a better life and to make a positive difference in the medical field. ... I will not disappoint you.
Congratulations to Jorge Avalos, and fellow winners, Cecilia Mendoza, and Valeria Garcia from Hug High School! We wish you well. |
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Foundation Calendar | |
It's Your Estate and It's Your Money Free Family Financial Workshops runs through May 26.
You are welcome to "Jump In" anytime.
Classes to be held at Washoe County Public Libraries.
Series of 8 classes to run weekly through May 26.
Schedule, locations and sign up information is posted on Community Foundation website,nevadafund.org
Call Sandy at the Community Foundation 775-333-5499 to reserve your spot.
Workshops are offered as community enrichment by KNPB and the Community Foundation and are sponsored by 10 local organizations.
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6th Annual Professional Advisor Seminar
May 5 2PM to 4:30PM
Nevada State Bar Classroom
$50 ( 2 Units of Continuing Education Credits Pending)
Topic: The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Trust Administration
Speakers: Bonnie Burman, Peter Kote, Laura Tarbox
Space is limited - reservations must be accompanied with payment. Reserve your space by credit card with Sandy 775-333-5499.
Only 8 spaces left. Call now to reserve your spot. |
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Who We Are
Board of Trustees
Norma Webster
Board Chair
Linda Smith
Vice Chair
Butch Anderson
Treasurer
Thomas Hall
Secretary
Sallie B. Armstrong Kathie Bartlett Fred Boyd Rebecca Dickson Brian Kennedy Diana Kern
Cary Lurie
Jim Pfrommer
Jennifer Satre Jim Webster
Advisory Board John Badwick Kim Becker Annette Bidart Greg Brower Barbara Drake Gail Humphreys
Nora James
Dong Joon "DJ" Lee Lyle Martin Magda Martinez-Hoffman
Lance McKenzie
Teresa Mentzer Tina Nappe Alicia Reban Emeritus Board Robert Armstrong
Richard Barnard Kathie Dees
Mendy Elliott Nancy Fennell Mark Knobel
John Mulligan
David Turner Col. William Van Allen (1914- 2004) Ronald Zurek
Staff
Chris Askin, CSPG, CFRE President and CEO
Sandy Shaff
Accounting Assistant
Margaret Stewart
Communications Director
Tracy Peterson Turner, PhD
Program Officer
Ralph Vroman
Controller
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Do you wonder who
is doing what
for the causes
you care about?
Learn what each nonprofit needs most. Find out how you can make a world of difference right here at home.
Check out the new
NONPROFIT CONNECTIONS
page on our website, nevadafund.org and find out.
More northern Nevada nonprofit organizations are listed every week.
We extend the invitation to participate to all area nonprofit organizations. Those that are included on the grid are those who have sent in their link.
You can help the nonprofit closest to your heart by encouraging them to mark their place on the connections grid.
(If you would like your nonprofit included on our Connections grid email Tracy Turnerto learn how.)
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Make your giving
Personal
Powerful
Satisfying
Call Chris Askin, CEO
at 775-333-5499
and find out how you can make your charitable dream a reality.
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| Thank You | You touch the world with your generosity and kindness. Let's keep in touch.
Let us know if you want to know more about something you've read here. If you like Community Matters, we would appreciate it if you pass this letter on to your friends. If you don't want to receive monthly enews, email me, Margaret Stewart and I will take you off the list.
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| Contact Information | | Margaret Stewart
Communications Director and Community Matters Editor
Community Foundation of Western Nevada
1885 S. Arlington Ave. Suite 103, Reno, NV 89509
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