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our bestinvestmentGenesee community college foundation Annual ReporT 2009-2010

Encore 2009 chairpersons Toddand Kathy Bender (and family)helped introduced the BuffaloPhilharmonic Orchestra andConductor Paul Ferington to theannual Holiday Tradition. Notonly does Encore raise thousandsof dollars for GCC studentscholarships, but the event also‘kicks-off’ the holiday festivitiesfor the GLOW region.2ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

Step Upto the PlateMy first formal association withthe Genesee Community CollegeFoundation was in early 2004, whenJohn Dwyer and Rick Ensman stoppedin my office to talk with me.I had known John and Rick formany years, and I have admired andsupported Genesee Community Collegefor decades. John and Rick startedtalking about the Foundation’s annualfund raising campaign. I thought theywere going to ask me for a financialcontribution, but it turned out theyhad something else in mind. Theyasked me to step up to the plate andlead the following year’s campaign asGeneral Campaign Chair.My 2004-2005 campaign turnedinto a two-year commitment. That,in turn, led me to join the GeneseeCommunity College Foundation Boardof Directors. Over the last five yearsI have served on four differentFoundation committees, participatedin dozens of major Foundation eventsand, now, I find myself serving inthe role of President of the GeneseeCommunity College Foundation.I can tell you firsthand that theGenesee Community College Foundationis a strong and vibrant partner toour College. We provide financial,volunteer, and entrepreneurial supportthat the College cannot obtain inany other way. Through the effortsof our Foundation Board, our 150 Foundation volunteers, and our 800 supporters, we help bring excellence toour College’s classrooms, educationalaccess to our region’s students, andeconomic vitality to our entire region.I am proud to present the 20092010 annual report of the GeneseeCommunity College Foundation to you.It is an account of the great work wehave collectively accomplished overthe last year.I am honored and privileged to serveas President of the Genesee CommunityCollege Foundation. My highest priorityis to unite your contributions of time,money, energy, and enthusiasm insupport of Genesee Community Collegein exciting new ways. Step up to theplate with me. Together we will helpGenesee Community College becomean even more vibrant force in the lifeand future of our communities.Russell P. RomanoPresidentGenesee Community College FoundaionF O U N D AT I O N A N N U A L R E P O RT 3

Thank You More than 7,000TimesLet me offer my personal thanksfor your support of the GeneseeCommunity College Foundation overthe last year.More important, let me offer thethanks of the more than 7,000students enrolled at GeneseeCommunity College at the time ofthis report.Several hundred of these studentsbenefitted from the scholarshipsupport the Foundation providedthem. Many other students benefittedfrom the extraordinary contributionsour President’s and Merit’s Scholarshave made to the academic life of ourcollege community. Hundreds morebenefitted from their participationin other exciting programs fundedthrough the Foundation’s President’sInnovation Awards Program.I also extend thanks to outgoingFoundation President John Dwyerfor his extraordinary leadership overthe last four years. In addition toproviding hands-on guidance to everyFoundation committee, John alsoled a strategic planning effort thatwill shape Foundation initiativesover the next three to five years. Iam confident this planning effort willenable the Foundation to become aneven stronger partner to our Board ofTrustees, faculty, staff, and students.4Well over a year ago, the Foundationcommitted financial resources forthe construction of a new art galleryon the Batavia Campus. The art gallerywill be a wonderful instructionalresource for our students as well as acenter for the display of outstandingworks of local, regional, and evennational artists.On a personal note, I was deeplytouched by the Board of Trustees’decision to name the new art galleryin memory of my wife, Roz. My familyand I will always be grateful to allthose who made this honor possible.Although I am nearing the end ofmy nearly four and a half decadesof professional service to GeneseeCommunity College, I look forwardto celebrating what I know willbe great accomplishments of theGenesee Community College Foundationin the years ahead. I plan to supportthe work of the Foundation in the yearsahead in any and every way I can.Stuart SteinerPresidentANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

Each September, the“Discover the Stars” celebrationprovides student scholarshiprecipients and scholarship donorsa fun opportunity to meet,greet and enjoy the significantwork and efforts accomplishedby each group.F O U N D AT I O N A N N U A L R E P O RT5

“ I come from a small town,Varysburg, that does nothave money. People say thatif you blink, you miss thewhole town. The economythere does not make payingfor college easy and everythinghelps. Thank you for your hardwork to set up and maintainthis scholarship. I greatlyappreciate everything.I cannot thank you enough.  ”Alicia Rautenstrauch,VarysburgCriminal Justice Student6ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

The GeneseeCommunityCollegeFoundation2009-2010in ReviewFor the last quarter-century, theGenesee Community College Foundationhas helped Genesee Community Collegemaintain its reputation as one of thenation’s best community colleges.Central to the Foundation’s successis its leadership. The Foundation isgoverned by a Board of Directors of30 distinguished civic and businessleaders, who bring vision and passionto their role. The Board’s efforts weresupplemented last year by the time,energy, and enthusiasm of more than175 volunteers.By all accounts, 2009-2010 was asuccessful and productive year. Grant Support – Makinga Difference. The GeneseeCommunity College Foundationmakes grants to GeneseeCommunity College through athoughtful planning andaward process. Grants totaled 625,779 last year, and includedsupport for 564 scholarshipsand construction of a new artgallery on the Batavia Campus. Annual Campaign –Extraordinary. “Extraordinary”was the theme of our 2009-2010annual campaign. Although theyear was marked by deep economicuncertainty, our campaign teamled by Robert L. Boyce, reachedout to supporters across theregion. The campaign attracted 599,779 in gifts – a new record –from 678 supporters. Building Community.Hundreds of supporters andarea residents visited the BataviaCampus last year to participatein Foundation events. OurSeptember Discover the Starsreception honored scholarshiprecipients, and attracted230 guests. Two hundred tenbusiness and professionalleaders participated in theSeptember Wolcott J. HumphreyIII Symposium on Leadershipand Community Life. The eventfeatured a keynote address byformer U.S. Rep. (and well-knownactor and inspirational speaker)Fred Gandy. More than 300 guestscontributed 58,023 to thescholarship fund through Encore2009, held in December.And 35 supporters participatedin Theatre Night, an April eventfeaturing a reception and thecampus debut of Chicago. Gift Annuities – IncomeToday, College SupportTomorrow. During 2009-2010 weformally launched the Foundation’scharitable gift annuity program.Gift annuities provide income forlife to participants (or income fortwo lives, such as a donor anda spouse). Gift annuities havemany similarities to commercialannuities, but the residual valueof a gift annuity supports theCollege Foundation. Reaching Out. Over the lastyear, we made a commitment toreach out to Genesee CommunityCollege’s 20,000 alumni. Lastyear saw the development of newalumni newsletters, includinga periodic e-bulletin, alumnievents, and planning for theCollege’s first annual Alumni andFriends Homecoming Weekend. Planning for Tomorrow.Under the leadership of formerFoundation President JohnDwyer, a special subcommitteeof the Board of Directorsexamined every Foundationactivity and developed a strategicplan for the next three to fiveyears. Key initiatives in the newplan: more alumni programs;new “student success”initiatives at College Village,the Foundation’s residence forstudents; and highly personaloutreach to the Foundation’svalued donors and friends.F O U N D AT I O N A N N U A L R E P O RT7

GeneseeCommunityCollegeFoundationGrants President’s InnovationAwards ProgramMini-grants under this programhelp faculty, staff, and studentsdevelop new initiatives thatstrengthen the College and buildstronger relationships betweenthe College and community.The President’s InnovationAwards Program helps maintainGenesee’s reputation as a centerof creativity and innovation.§ GCC Lima Presents Nightat the Movies - 725§ Genesee Regional Bio-TechScience Bowl - 2,403§ Botanical Drawing and PaintingWorkshop Series - 1,244§ Expression Through the WrittenWord – Visiting Poet - 700§ Weekly Instructional PodcastPilot - 50§ Orleans County ArchitectureLecture Series - 199§ Sports and Wellness Experience- 1,000§ A Tale for Three CountiesCommunity Reading Project 2,497 39,384 103 awardsHonors Program AwardsThese stipends recognizestudents admitted to GeneseeCommunity College’s rigorousHonors Program. Students pursueinterdisciplinary honors courses,and complete independentresearch and creative projects. Academic Merit ScholarshipsThese awards recognize studentswith outstanding academicperformance and potential in avariety of academic disciplines. 74,998 81 awards ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTProgram ScholarshipsThese scholarships provide supportto students who excel in specificacademic disciplines or out-of-classactivities, or who are preparing forcareers in fields crucial to the wellbeing of our local communities,such as nursing. 28,087 89 awardsCommunity ScholarshipsThese scholarships providerecognition and support tooutstanding students living inlocal communities throughout ourregion. The Foundation sponsorscommunity scholarship fundsfor students in Arcade, Medina,Dansville, and Livingston County. 5,000 25 awards Need and Emergency AwardsThese awards provide financialsupport to deserving studentswho face financial hardship thatprevents them from enteringcollege or continuing their studies.The awards often assist studentsafter a crisis, such as a death inthe family, illness, or unforeseenreduction in financial aid. Usually,modest grants are sufficient toenable students to overcome theeconomic problems they face, andcontinue their education. 47,690 51 awards 8,819 8 programs8 We make these prestigiousacademic scholarship awardsto outstanding graduates ofhigh schools in the GeneseeLivingston-Orleans-Wyomingregion. The awards recognizestudents who have demonstratedexemplary achievement andpromise, and motivate talentedlocal students to remain in ourown communities.September 1, 2009 –August 31, 2010 President’s Scholarships 23,050 80 awards Corporate and OrganizationalScholarshipsThese scholarships are usuallysponsored by area businessand civic organizations as anexpression of their commitmentto higher education. Often,scholarships are designated for thebenefit of members or employees. 13,130 27 awards