P.O. Box 651 Bryan, OH 43506

419-633-1156 BryanAreaFoundation.org

Officers

Jack E. Brace, President/CEO Ralph W. Gallagher, Chairman

James C. Wood, III, Vice Chairman George H. Gardner, Treasurer Michael A. Shaffer, Secretary

Trustees

Term Expires 2014 Julie A. Brown

Glen L. Newcomer James C. Wood, III Term Expires 2015 Laura Eckhardt

William G. Martin Pamela B. Steel

Term Expires 2016 Christopher Cullis

Mark Miller E. Clifford Oberlin, III

Cliff Oberlin (left) and Richard Wright (right) receive 20 year service awards. Thank you

for your years of service!

20 Year Members

New Members and Trustees

Pictured seated from left are: Connie Tipton, trustee; Diana Savage, new member; and Ann Vreeland, new member.

Back row from left: Tom Turnbull, new member; Glen Newcomer, trustee; Jason Beals, new member and

Dave Gorzelanczyk, new member. Absent from the photo was Beth Hollabaugh, trustee.

Join us in Celebrating

45 Years of Investing

in the Community

Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Jubilee Parade June 21stJubilee Parade June 21stJubilee Parade June 21st Community Expo September 30thCommunity Expo September 30thCommunity Expo September 30th

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 5 JUNE 1, 2014

BRYANAREAFOUNDATION.ORG 419-633-1156

INSIDE THE FOUNDATION

A Grateful GoodbyeA Grateful GoodbyeA Grateful GoodbyeA Grateful Goodbye

Howard C. and Mary Allene Hawk Good Citizen Award

Bryan Area Foundation Members Meeting

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“Congratula�ons to all of you who

have nurtured the growth of the

Founda�on as we celebrate our

45th Anniversary. I am proud to

associate myself with all of you

who devote your �me, efforts and

resources”, remarked the outgoing

Chair Ralph Gallagher. “Many �mes

the rewards are hard to measure,

but observing those who benefit

from that dedica�on and effort are

reward enough. The Founda�on is

supported by the generosity of

past and current donors whose

philanthropy will live in perpetuity.

We have all benefited from the

sense of community provided by

this generosity. Thank you for the

opportunity to serve you”.

“As we celebrate 45 years as a

Founda�on, this year is the perfect

�me to center our conversa�on on

the nearly $8 million the Founda-

�on has given back to the commu-

nity in grants and scholarships.

It is evident that our mission of

‘Enhancing the quality of life for all

ci�zens in our community’ has

stood the test of �me”, recites

incoming Chairman, Chip Wood.

“Together we can face the many

challenges that lay ahead and con-

�nue to pay it forward. I appreci-

ate Ralph Gallagher encouraging

me and enhancing my understand-

ing of the Founda�on. I look for-

ward to serving the Founda�on

over the next two years”.

In 1979 Howard C. and Mary Allene Hawk established a community

fund to recognize the Good Citizen of the Year. Since that time 34

Good Citizen Awards have been presented.

This year’s recipient, Richard (Dick) L. Reed

has dedicated many years to public service

by serving on the Bryan Civil Service Commis-

sion, Bryan City Council, Bryan Chamber

Commerce Board, Habitat for Humanity, Quadco and the Bryan

United Way Board. He has been a Junior Achievement Advisor and

is a past 35 year member of the Bryan Rotary Club. Dick was also a

founding trustee of the Foundation, serving several years as

Treasurer and was President from 1986 to 1991. Dick commented,

“I believe serving in a community organization is not a task but an

opportunity to grow and learn.” Congratulations!

Richard L. Reed 2014

Good Citizen

Ralph Gallagher (left), outgoing Chairman congratulates Chip Wood

(right), the incoming Chairman of the Bryan Area Foundation.

Jack Brace (left) President, presents the Good Citizen Award to Richard L. Reed (right) .

This pres�gious award, endowed through The Bryan Area Founda�on by the

Benedict family in memory of Greg Benedict, is presented annually to one of

Bryan’s outstanding educators. This year’s award was given to Betsy Zuver, a

Bryan Middle School language arts teacher. “When it is something that you

love, you forget that it’s work,” Betsy said. She has taught at the Bryan schools

since 1995. Betsy’s advice

to young teachers is to

remain passionate and it

will be infec�ous to your

kids.

To qualify for the award

you must be employed as

a teacher, administrator

or counselor of the Bryan

City Schools for 3 years,

model competency and

character and make

con�nuous and outstand-

ing contribu�ons to the

educa�on of students.

Benedict Family Outstanding Educator Award in Memory of Greg Benedict

for the

SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICANTS

NEEDED!

Harlan G. and Ernesne

B. Spangler Connuing

Educaon Scholarship

Instruc�ons to apply for the scholarship are

available online at

BryanAreaFounda�on.org

The applica�on deadline is

July 1, 2014

Harlan G. & Ernestine B. Spangler Continuing Education Scholarship

This scholarship is given annually to a Williams County resident pursuing a

cer�ficate program, an associate degree or bachelor degree in any ac-

credited college, university or technical school. The recipient(s) need to

be a high school

graduate, at least 25

years of age, must be

returning to school

from at least five

years in the work-

force (includes home-

maker). Instruc�ons

to apply for the

scholarship are

available online at

BryanAreaFounda-

�on.org. The

applica�on deadline

is July 1, 2014.

We Want To

Thank YOU!

The Bryan Area

Foundaon Mem-

bers and Staff

thank you for

your connued

support and

allowing our

organizaon to

assist you with

your philanthropic

needs.

Diana Savage BHS Superintendent, Scott Benedict presenter of award, Betsy Zuver Outstanding Educator,

and Beth Hollabaugh Bryan Area Foundation.

2013 Scholarship Recipients were Pamela Welch and Anna Trubey, presented by Jack Brace (left)

and Laura Eckhardt (right).

Beth Hollabaugh and Rachel Fruth pose for a picture

after Rachel received the Hal and Dene

Lewis Scholarship.

Representing the Dana J. Bennett

Memorial Scholarship is Curt Bennett. Curt is pictured here with

the winner of the award, Tiffany Short.

Barbara Cordell and Betty Petrick

meet with Alexander Beaver, the recipient of the

Rigg Family Scholarship Honoring

Richard Alan Rigg.

2014 Bryan High School Foundation Scholarship Winners

Since 1969, 1,833 students received

$2,239,280 in Scholarships to pursue their

educational dreams and aspirations!

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The Dale R. Bard Memorial Scholarship

winner is Adam Gorzelanczyk.

Adam is pictured with fund representative,

Jim Bard.