Foundation - Central Community College

Central Community College

Foundation

2727 West 2nd Street–Suite 211 Hastings, Nebraska 68901 www.cccneb.edu/foundation

The Power of Many Annual Report 2015-2016

Mission: The Foundation advances opportunities for quality educational services in Nebraska-based institutions.

ce Enhan e Provid

Vision:

Improving quality of life; fulfilling one dream at a time.

students

meet employer needs by providing for a qualified, productive workforce

te

ora Collab Endow

enhance financial support of

collaboration through strategic relationships

fully endow our operational needs so that 100% of incoming revenue supports students and college growth

The Power of Many The Central Community College Foundation was established in 1989 as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The Foundation continues to grow with assets now exceeding $38 million and deferred assets now exceeding $5 million. In addition, cumulative scholarships have surpassed $2.6 million with fiscal year ’16 the highest award of scholarships in the history of the Foundation. It takes donors of all ages, income levels, and donation amounts to attain these exciting results. “The Power of Many” truly has contributed to the success and growth of the Foundation but also indicates the strong support throughout the 25 County area, the State, and beyond that understand the benefit to the students and the communities we live in. The focus for fiscal year ’16 was our “Major Gift Campaign” for the new Central Community College Kearney Center. Our campaign goal was $10 million to support a $23.3 million dollar project. The campaign is near completion with over 95% of dollars raised toward our goal. The campaign will also generate significant dollars for scholarships and a new Small Business Institute. The success of the campaign allowed the College to begin construction one year earlier than projected. The new Center is expected to open for the fall ’17 semester. The campaign has gained new relationships and support locally, regionally, and statewide for the Foundation.

Dean Moors

Along with the Kearney Center project was the approval and success of a campaign to support the new Heavy Equipment Operator Technician program on the Hastings Campus. Donations are approaching $1 million with the program to begin in the fall of ’16. Donor support for the College, students, and programs has been very strong. The Foundation will complete a five year strategic plan during the next year to plan for the future. “The Power of Many” will be key to the success of the future growth of the Foundation and support back to the College. Testimonials throughout the annual report will support why the donations make a difference every day. Thanks to all who supported the Foundation this past year. We hope to continue our growth and commitment to the students, College, and communities within our 25 County area for years to come. Central Community College is in the midst of celebrating their 50th Anniversary with celebrations and activities throughout the 25 County area. The Foundation will assist in this celebration by helping generate 50 new scholarships from our “Give Day” donations.

Dean Moors Executive Director

Contents College President’s Report 2 Foundation Board President’s Report 3 Foundation Board of Directors 4 Hall of Fame 6 Memorials/Honorariums 8 Graduation Highlights 9 Legacy Society & College Facts 10 Four Ways to Make a Difference 11 New Endowed Scholarships 12 Student Scholarship SupportEndowed Scholarships 13

Donor Honor Roll 14 CCC Employee Donors 19 ProAm Golf Tournament 20 CCC Retirees 21 Outstanding Alumni 22 Balance Sheet 24 Income Statement 25 Direct Scholarship Graph 26 Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation 27 Foundation Staff 28

Design: Marilyn Reynolds Print: Central Community College / Hastings Printing and Creative Services

College President’s Report At Central Community College student success and access are at the core of our mission. We strive to assure that our students meet their learning objectives and educational goals in a friendly, supportive environment. CCC attempts to keep education affordable and within reach of all who desire it. In this endeavor the CCC Foundation plays a key role within our community, providing crucial financial support for students. The CCC Foundation’s work advances our common goal of placing students first by assuring private support for high quality, low cost public education. The men and women who contribute their time, Dr. Greg P. Smith energy, and expertise to the Foundation’s Board of Directors deserve our special thanks. This talented board is a unified body whose commitment benefits all those who look to CCC to help fulfill their hopes and dreams. The members of the board set an example for others last year with 100% of them personally contributing funds to the Foundation. As we strive to keep costs reasonable the work of the CCC Foundation is increasingly important. Our dual challenge is to offer programs, facilities, and opportunities that enable a diverse array of men and women to improve their lives and their communities while making those opportunities as affordable as possible. The 2016-2017 fiscal year will be a busy and eventful year at CCC. We will have completed our Kearney Center Major Gifts Campaign targeted at $11.5 million for a new 63,000 square foot facility, scholarships, and a small business institute. We’re moving earth and expect to be open for classes in fall 2017. We can all be proud that thousands of men and women of all ages, from across our 25-county area and beyond, turn to CCC each year to further their education, There is an implicit understanding that each time a student enrolls, CCC will provide a learning environment conducive to success and that, in return, the student will invest the energy and effort necessary to achieve success. Student success is possible in large part due to support from individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to improving our overall quality of life through generous contributions to provide financial aid, programs, and facilities for our deserving students. I speak for all at CCC and the communities we serve when I express heartfelt gratitude to the numerous private donors listed in this report for their past benevolence. Thanks to you, we look forward to a continued relationship of mutual support for CCC’s current and future students. And, as 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of CCC, we will hold numerous special events to mark this milestone culminating with the May 2017 graduation ceremonies. We hope that you will be able to join us in these celebrations!

2

Foundation President’s Report Last year I opened this letter with the words “Celebrate – now back to work!” That definitely was the theme this year as your Foundation staff recorded a lot more hours and miles traveled than previous years, possibly a record for both. It is therefore no surprise that your CCC Foundation is pleased to report a successful completion to our 2016 fiscal year. We are acutely aware, however, that our success is due to you, our contributors, for supporting our mission and vision. Through your commitment and generosity we continue to provide the growing need of financial support for our CCC students. Terry Millard This past year we were dually focused on meeting our scholarship objectives in addition to running a capital campaign for the new Kearney facility. Thanks to your highly energized Foundation staff and the generous support of the Kearney community, the capital campaign is nearing its successful completion with over 95% of the goal committed at this time and the construction project underway. This campaign will also develop additional scholarship support specifically for students who will attend this facility. Looking forward, we have much to accomplish in reaching our goal of providing a quality, yet affordable education for the nearly 75% of our students who qualify for financial aid. Meeting employer needs for a qualified, productive workforce will demand future additions to facilities, programs, and faculty on all campuses. We are fully engaged in the process of growing the Foundation to meet these needs. Of course, a required element of success is the human capital that leads, supports, and advocates for any organization. We are fortunate to have those people on board. However, this next year we will be without some of those who have significantly contributed to our past success. Bonnie Preston and Doug Camplin have stepped down from their board postions having served since 2001 and 2010 respectively. We will also miss Jessica Soucie, our Development Director. Though with us only a short time, Jessica provided a much needed boost to our staff and the capital campaign through this last year. We thank them all for their leadership and support of the Foundation. Thank you for your continued support of the Foundation. As you read through this report you will see numerous examples and proof of the measurable impact your support has on our scholarship recipients. Now that…is something to celebrate! Terry Millard, President

3

Foundation Board of Directors

Jeff Anderson

Contryman & Associates Hastings 2010

Larry Butler Retired Hastings 1990

Leslie Marsh

Lexington Regional Health Center Kearney 2011

Dale Pohlmann Retired Kearney 2003

Gale Beirow

Beth Boesch

Doug Camplin

Mathew “Bud” Fleischer

Retired Columbus 2014

Hastings Irrigation Pipe Co. Hastings 1999

Foundation Secretary Grand Island First Dental Grand Island 2010

Columbus Bank & Trust Columbus 1990

Terry Millard

Ray O’Connor

Foundation President D A Davidson Columbus 2010

O’Connor Enterprises Grand Island 2015

Bonnie Preston

Roland Rueschhoff

Alumni Association Representative Hastings 2001

4

Retired Columbus 2012

Kevin A. Brostrom Lauritsen, Brownell, Brostrom & Stehlik Grand Island 1991

Don Hulme

Small Business Institute Hastings 1990

Rhonda Pauley

Foundation Vice-President Pauley Group Hastings 2011

Jack Schreiner

Bruckman Rubber Co. Hastings 2005

Foundation Board of Directors

Jay Trofholz

First Nebraska Bank Columbus 2013

Dr. Greg P. Smith

Ex-Officio Director College President Central Community College Grand Island

Bill Hitesman

Ex-Officio Director Campus President CCC-Hastings

Jack Crowley

Director Emeritus Retired Hastings

“I’d like to express my gratitude for the generous scholarship you awarded me for the Max Nelson Agriculture Scholarship. I appreciate your recognition of my efforts. In a climate of ever decreasing governmental support of higher education, this scholarship will enable me to focus on my studies without financial uncertainty.”

Lynne Werner

First National Bank Grand Island 2011

“I am more than honored to accept this ProAm Golf Tournament Scholarship for my 2016-17 school year. I know how hard I have worked my whole life and I am proud to see it paying off, in several ways! Thank you for this opportunity to continue my education in the future and for helping me in this way. This scholarship will be used to help me achieve my greatest potential. Thank you for noticing my accomplishments! I ap­preciate this very much! I couldn’t be where I am without people like you!!”

Dr. Matt Gotschall Ex-Officio Director Campus President CCC-Columbus

Dr. Thomas Walker Ex-Officio Director Campus President CCC-Grand Island

Dr. LaVern Franzen Director Emeritus Retired Hastings

5

Dr. Joseph W. Preusser Director Emeritus Retired Fairfield Bay, AR

Hall of Fame The Central Community College “Hall of Fame” was established by the CCC Foundation to honor individuals or couples who have demonstrated exceptional support for Central Community College and its mission over the years. Criteria for selection is focused in three areas: philanthropy, service to Central Community College and/or Central Community College Foundation, and community service. Selection must meet the minimum criteria guidelines, but may be based on emphasis in one specific area.

Instrumental in creation of the Central Community College system. He was a member of the CCC Board of Governors from its inception in 1966 until his death on August 20, 2004.

Ken Wortman Aurora, Nebraska Inducted 1994

Strong supporter of Central Community College for more than 25 years. Mrs. Behlen was a leader of the CCC Foundation kick-off campaign.

Recognized for early and continuing support for Central Community College and the CCC Foundation.

Lois Behlen

Wuanita Butler & Butler Family

Columbus, Nebraska Inducted 1993

Hastings, Nebraska Inducted 1997

Established a small business incubator loan fund to provide low interest loans through CCC’s Small Business Institute on the Hastings Campus to assist startup businesses.

Cited for his leadership in the formation of the Columbus Campus.

Dale & Dolores Watley

Ken Torczon

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Inducted 1998

Columbus, Nebraska Inducted 1995

Honored for their support in development of the Central Community College-Kearney Center and establishment of the Ron and Carol Cope Foundation Scholarship Fund for CCC nursing students.

Honored for outstanding leadership in a successful capital improvement campaign on the Grand Island Campus.

Jim & Norma Merrick Grand Island, Nebraska Inducted 1997

Ron & Carol Cope 6

Kearney, Nebraska Inducted 2000

Hall of Fame Honored for his 32 years of dedicated service to Central Community College, including 18 years as College President, and in grateful appreciation for his ongoing support of CCC students through the endowment of the Preusser Scholarship Fund with the CCC Foundation.

In grateful recognition and appreciation for their ongoing support of Central Community College and the establishment of the June Yost Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Dr. Joseph W. Preusser

Dr. Jack & June Yost

Fairfield Bay, Arkansas Inducted 2002

Hastings, Nebraska Inducted 2004

In appreciation of his support of the allied health programs at Central Community College, including the establishment of the Ken Morrison Endowed Scholarship for students in health care related fields.

In grateful recognition and appreciation for his support of Central Community College and his longtime leadership in the development and growth of the Central Community College Foundation.

Ken Morrison

Jack Crowley

Hastings, Nebraska Inducted 2006

Hastings, Nebraska Inducted 2008

In recognition and appreciation of Bud & Gloria’s commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation, along with their support to philanthropy and community service in Grand Island and the surrounding area.

In recognition and appreciation of LaVern’s commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation along with his support to philanthropy and community service in Hastings and the surrounding area.

Dr. LaVern Franzen

S. N. (Bud) & Gloria Wolbach

Hastings, Nebraska Inducted 2013

Grand Island, Nebraska Inducted 2011

In recognition and appreciation of Homer and Margaret’s longtime commitment to Central Community College and the Foundation, along with their support in numerous Nebraska communities, and for Homer’s many years of service as a member of the Board of Governors and the Foundation Board of Directors.

Cited for their long-standing support of Central Community College and the CCC Foundation, most notably through their ongoing commitment to the development and improvement of the Central Community College-Columbus Campus.

Bud & Rita Fleischer Columbus, Nebraska Inducted 2001

Homer & Margaret Pierce 7

Hastings, Nebraska Inducted 2015

Memorials/Honorariums Over the years numerous memorial gifts have been given to the CCC Foundation, with scholarships awarded from these funds. The following is a list of donors who have contributed to a memorial during the past fiscal year: Richard “Abe” Abraham Kay & Terrence Mimick Merle Anderson Alan & Mary Kay Anderson Roger Augspurger Darlene Asche Dana Augspurger Brandt & Gary Brandt Barb Averett Bart & Cecilia Bartholomew Randal & Denise Beckler James & Patricia Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Roland Chapman William & Ruth Erwin Gregg & Dawn Foote Bob & Marilyn Gangel Dr. Matthew & Michele Gotschall Becky Gragg Bradley & Bernadette Hansen Brent & Carolyn Hofferber Teresa & James Hotovy Susan Jacobs Darwin & Bernadette Jaster Ellen Lake David Luko Donna Luko Beverly & Steven Mackie John & Linda McPhail Alice & Glen Plettner Joe A. Quattrocchi, DDS Lowene Rosendahl Margaret Roth & Joseph Roth Jr. Patricia Rush Leon & Barb Sanders Jamie Snyder George & Glenda Steinsberger Doris Van Dyke Dr. Ben & Marilyn Vrana

John & Mary Ann Dobrovolny LaVern & Connie Franzen Larry & Cheryl Glazier Keith & Colleen Gordon Alicia & Dan Haussler Bill Jaeger Mike & Nancy Kort Arlo & Pat Kranau Mary Noel Gerald Norberg Byron & Janice Pavelka Grey & Karol Pickerill Mr. & Mrs. Robert Walters Mike & Christal Weeks Marlene Dion Anonymous Barb Averett John & Martha Davidson Dr. Matthew & Michele Gotschall J. J. & Anita Hahn Jeffrey & Michelle Naylor Helen Rosendahl Dr. Ben & Marilyn Vrana Rev. Timothy & Cynthia White Suzette Zwick Phyllis Gene Dryer Sharon & Jim Liske Jamie Meyer Chip Essex Troy & Pam Davis Chanda Essink Arnie & Carol Kucera Dr. John & Cathy Pershing Dr. Chester Gausman Laura Emde

Dick Averett Dr. Joe L. Kreizinger Jeffrey & Michelle Naylor

Mary Gdowski Central Community College-Columbus Karin & Doug Rieger

Karen Baird James Baird James & Lisa Baird

Adolph Hanak Central Community College-Columbus Doug & Joan Pauley Karin & Doug Rieger

Lois Behlen Colleen Gardner Mary Ann Behlen Hruska Barbara Lyons In Honor of Dr. Lynn Black David Black Steven Black Nick & Becky Freelend Kimberly Hurt Sylvia & Eric Jones Paul Canaday Barb Averett Platte Valley Playhouse Jim Cassey Maggie Cassey Jim & Bobbi Cronin Evart & Shirley Barton Wesley & Val Broeker Barbara Butler Karen Butler Eugene & Anna Cookus Marie Desmarais

In Honor of Vicki Harvey Robert Drake Susan McDowall

Joseph & Angeline Krings Les Krings Lindsay Larson Anonymous Dorothy & Blain Condreay Jack Gutierrez Mary & Joel Young Vince Lemke Pat Marquis Steven Reiter Dr. Ben & Marilyn Vrana Keith Lunde Barb Averett Don Nelson Laura Emde Max Nelson Rogene Anderson Karen Baker Robert & Janice Cothern David & Ann Dales Susan Evans Dr. Matthew & Michele Gotschall Jeffrey & Olivia Keating Anthony & Jeanne Raimondo Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stachura Calvin & Pamela Stream Bob & Violet Theilen Jerry & Mary Walerak Karen Nielsen Barb Averett Sarah Jo Reha Larry Reha Francis “Tick” Rueb Central Community College-Columbus Lori & Craig Neid Dr. Pete Rush Patricia Rush Amanda K. Schreiner Tamra & Robert Bengtson Randy & Bonny Rainforth Jack & Lisa Schreiner In Honor of Dr. John Seberg Dr. George & Sandra Landgren Joanne & Lewis Seberg

Mills & Ellamae Hill Martha Honke

Jim Shank Pat & Marty Stange

In Honor of Ted Holyoke William & Ruth Erwin

Arlene Struck Jeff Struck

Herbert Honke Martha Honke

Mike Swanson Anonymous Linda Lautenschlager Sherrie Portenier

Lee Johnson Pat & Marty Stange Patricia Karsk Jeanne Micek Beth Mueller Deb Parr Beverly & Dave Schreiber In Honor of Wilma Kellogg Daniel & Christine Wissing

8

Dr. Emily Jane Uzendoski Steven Reiter Burdell VanBoening Anonymous Howard & Belva Junker Lavila VanBoening

Community College Success Imagine thinking you are not smart enough to go to college; you were told college is for other people, people who have money. You are a single parent; you have a job, but you still cannot make the rent, bills, and daycare each month. You do not have health insurance because you work and make too much to qualify for state aid, but you cannot afford to buy health insurance. You know education is the only chance you have at changing your life, but how do you even start? One day you find the courage to walk through the doors of your local Cheri Beda community college; this is a great accomplishment because there were many Alumni Director times you sat in that parking lot too scared to go in. You declare to the receptionist, “I want to go to school. What do I do?” She assists you and makes sure you are handed off to registration; they explain it all, and then you learn about financial aid, scholarships and grants that are available. You learn that you are able to go to school; it is not just for rich people. You are smart enough; you took the tests and are ready to sign up for classes. You will be able pay for that class and the books because there is financial help. This whole new world of higher education is available to you, the person who is scared, hopeful, and grateful. This person was me, Cheri Beda, a non-traditional adult student who did not know how higher education worked. I made it through my Associate’s degree with the wonderful guidance and assistance of my community college. I received grants and scholarships. I was able to complete my Bachelor’s and my Master’s degrees. I am working on my doctorate all because many people cared about my success. They might not have known me, but their kind donations enabled me to receive scholarships all throughout my educational journey. My life has transformed over the past 10 years. I wake up every day feeling grateful and hopeful for the future. I donate to CCC Foundation because I want to give our students a chance. So many people don’t know where to start; being an adult and going to school is scary. Knowing there is assistance to help you while you build your new life is a great feeling. I know I am not only impacting the students but their families as well. My children have benefitted from me going to school. Not only am I a proud community college graduate, but I am also showing them that school is important and giving back is important to build a strong community. I will continue to donate to CCC Foundation because I believe in higher education and the future generation of graduates.

Graduation Highlights The following graduation information is from the 2015-2016 Employment Graduate Report:

•

2,342 career and technical awards (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) were granted.

•

211 academic transfer degrees were granted.

•

87% of the graduates were employed fulltime or continuing their education at CCC or another institution.

9

•

90% of the graduates who were employed full-time remain within CCC’s 25-county service area.

•

100% of the graduates who were employed full-time remained in Nebraska.

•

Average salary for a degree recipient $31,345; diploma recipient - $29,868; & certificate recipient - $27,456.

The Legacy Society...An Investment in the Future The Legacy Society allows the donor to leave a gift in the form of a bequest naming Central Community College Foundation as a beneficiary in his or her will. This can be done by a percentage of/or a fixed amount of their estate. Other methods of donating to the Legacy Society include life insurance policies or other planned giving programs. For more information as to how you can become a member of the Legacy Society, contact: Dean Moors ([email protected] or 402-460-2153). *Legacy Members added in 2015-16

Dr. Steven & Barbara Hultman—Lithia, FL Dorothy R. Jacobsen—Juniata Patricia Karsk—Columbus Bernard & Oriel Kinley—Hastings Drs. Robert & Kathleen McPherson—Bradenton, FL William March—Hastings *Terence & Elizabeth Millard—Columbus Dean & Brenda Moors—Hastings Bliss M. & Virginia A. North—Hastings Dr. Joseph W. Preusser—Fairfield Bay, AR Lenard Reckling—Grand Island Leon & Barb Sanders—Columbus Michele Uzendoski—Columbus Doris Van Dyke—Columbus Diana Watson—Holdrege Dallas & Carolyn Wegner—Kearney Henry & Frieda Wendt—Hastings S.N. (Bud) & Gloria Wolbach—Grand Island Dr. John & June Yost—Hastings

Richard (Abe) Abraham—Columbus Lois Behlen—Columbus Michalee Burmester—Hastings Nell Burnham—Columbus Larry Butler—Hastings Wuanita Butler—Hastings Ron & Carol Cope Foundation—Kearney Don & Lisa Cox—Hastings Jack & Judy Crowley—Hastings Duane D. Curtin Trust—Grand Island Robert & Verdella Emerson—Columbus Chip & Vonda Essex—Hastings Lucille Filipi—Columbus Mathew (Bud) & Rita Fleischer—Columbus Dr. LaVern & Connie Franzen—Hastings Dr. Wayne & Celia Ganow—Hastings Robert Glenn—Hastings Earl & Myrtle Grimminger—Grand Island Alan & Dorothy Hartley—Doniphan Sid & Irene Hellman—Kearney Stuart & Virginia Huber—Kearney

College Facts 2015-2016 The following graduation information is from the 2015-16 Employment Graduate Report: •

Total population in the 25-county service area, which spans 14,000 square miles was 308,086 (2015 estimated census.)

•

Courses (credit & non-credit) were offered in 90 communities.

•

More than 1,300 college credit courses and 515 non-credit vocational/recreational courses were offered.

•

Central Community College offered 36 career & technical areas.

•

Total of 19,757 (unduplicated) students were enrolled at CCC. 10

•

Number of students enrolled full-time at CCC was 2,518 (unduplicated).

•

Approximately 75% of CCC students qualify for financial aid and the average student received approximately $4,227 in assistance.

•

Main campuses are located in Columbus, Grand Island, and Hastings. Centers are located in Holdrege, Kearney, and Lexington. Ord serves as a learning center for the College.

Four Ways to Make a Difference Before you put out the “For Sale” sign, think of the good you can do. If you’ve lost interest in home maintenance, grown tired of paying property taxes on a vacation home you no longer use or need only a portion of the living space you currently own, you may be ready to make a move. But before you put your home on the market, think about a charitable gift to us. If you would like to help fulfill our mission, your property can open the door to a unique giving opportunity: Donate the property to us, either now or whenever you no longer need it. You can give the property to us now, retain the use of it for life, give us partial use, place it in a trust, or give it by will. Let’s look at the various ways to donate real estate along with the tax savings and benefits of each. 1. Donate property and secure a deduction for the full value. When you make a gift of real property that you have held for more than a year, you obtain an income tax charitable deduction equal to the property’s full fair market value. This deduction lets you reduce the cost of making the gift and frees cash that otherwise would have been used to pay taxes.

By donating the property to us, you also eliminate capital gains tax on its appreciation.

2. Give your home, but enjoy lifetime use. Many donors find that their largest asset is their home, but they don’t consider using this as a gift because they can’t imagine living anywhere else.

With a retained life estate, you give a personal residence or farm to us but retain the right to occupy it for life. The property doesn’t have to be your primary home, but it must be a personal immediate income tax charitable deduction for a portion of your property’s current value because the gift cannot be revoked.

3. Donate real estate and obtain income for life from your gift. Instead of making a gift of real property now, you can use unmortgaged property to fund a charitable remainder trust. With this arrangement, you give the property to the trust, and the trust then pays income (within IRS limits) to you and, if you choose, others for the rest of your lives. When the trust terminates, we receive the remainder.

Once the property is given to the trust, the trustee will sell it and invest the proceeds in incomeproducing securities, which become the source for lifetime income payments to you and any other recipient you name.



You receive a substantial current income tax deduction for a portion of the gift, and when you give appreciated property, you will not pay upfront tax on the capital gain.

4. Give real estate through your will. If you are not comfortable making a gift of property right now, consider leaving it to us in your will or revocable living trust. This can be the perfect way to support our organization because you are able to help us in the future without using assets today.

Because your will can be changed at any time, you will not be able to take an income tax deduction. Your estate, however, will receive an estate tax deduction for the full value of the property. When you make a gift to us through your will or trust, you support our work while creating lasting legacies in your memory or in the memory of a loved one.

Consult your advisors; gifts of real estate can be complex, depending on the property involved. Therefore, we always recommend you consult your professional advisors for help. If you have questions concerning any of the options above, please feel free to contact Dean Moors ([email protected] or 402-460-2153). *The Stelter Group

11

Four New Endowed Scholarships This past fiscal year several families and individuals set up endowed funds at the Foundation. An endowed scholarship is a scholarship that has been permanently endowed at $10,000 or greater. The corpus is never touched, but scholarships are awarded and/or college support is given from earnings these funds accumulate through the Foundation’s investments. At this time, the Foundation has 84 Endowed Scholarship Funds. You can see a listing of these on page 13. The four endowed scholarships established during this past fiscal year are the Don Newport Presidential Leadership Scholarship, the Bernard & Oriel Kinley Scholarship, the John & Sonia Sahling Scholarship, and the Drs. Greg & Marilee Smith Kearney Center Scholarship. The Don Newport Presidential Leadership Scholarship was established by former Columbus Campus president, Don Newport. It is designed to provide scholarships for the Columbus Campus and part of the criteria is as follows: full-time, first-year student. Recipient must have demonstrated the capacity for leadership during high school and possess a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The recipient must demonstrate an interst in assuming a leadership role while attending CCC. The first award will be during the 50th Year Celebration for CCC. The Bernard & Oriel Kinley Scholarship was established upon the death of Oriel, a former College President Administrative Assistant and historian of Hastings Campus and the start up of Central Community College. She was employed by CCC from 1966 thru 1984. Bernard was also employed on the Hastings Campus from 1966 through 1987. Through a planned gift from Oriel’s Charitable Remainder UniTrust the scholarship was established. This scholarship will provide scholarships for students on the Hastings Campus. The John & Sonia Sahling Scholarship was established by the Kearney couple to benefit students attending the Kearney Center. John was one of the original students attending the Hastings Campus in 1966. This scholarship is based on the needs of the student, not grades. The Drs. Greg & Marilee Smith Kearney Center Scholarship was established by the College President and his wife to benefit students attending the Kearney Center. They have another endowed scholarship called the Drs. Greg P. & Marilee Smith Endowed Scholarship which benefits students collegewide which was established in 2011. Endowed or Restricted scholarship funds can be set up to address almost any circumstances that the donor wishes. If you would like to discuss or establish a scholarship, please contact Dean Moors (402-460-2153 or [email protected]).

Corporate Matching Gifts Corporations or their foundations sometimes enhance contributions given by their individual employees through a matching program. Central Community College Foundation has received matching gifts from the following for 2015-2016: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Principal Financial Group Foundation Union Pacific Corporation 12

StudentScholarship Scholarship Support–Endowed ScholarStudent Support–Endowed Scholarships A number of permanently endowed funds have been established for student and college support over the years. Monies in these endowed funds are invested with scholarships and support awarded from investment earnings only. The principal of the endowed funds remains intact to continue providing scholarships and support for future students and the programs at Central Community College. The Foundation also coordinates a number of other scholarships that have not been permanently endowed. They are too numerous to list in the annual report. If you or someone you know would like to set up or receive information about either an endowed scholarship or another type of scholarship, please contact Dean Moors, Executive Director of the Central Community College Foundation ([email protected] or 402-460-2153). The following is a list of the endowed scholarships that the Foundation oversees. For a broader synopsis of these scholarships, please visit the Foundation’s website, cccneb.edu/foundation. Alumni Heritage Endowed Scholarship—College-wide Merle & Dorothy Anderson Scholarship—Hastings Campus Karen Baird Scholarship—College-wide Beck Family Endowed Scholarship—Hastings Campus Herbert P. “Mike” & Lois V. Behlen Memorial Scholarship— Columbus Campus Bosselman Family Scholarship—College-wide Linda Bowden Scholarship—Grand Island Campus Burke Estate Scholarship—Hastings Campus Don & Waunita Butler Scholarship—Hastings Campus CCCF General Endowment Fund—College-wide Coca-Cola Express Endowment Fund—Hastings Campus Columbus Memorial Scholarship Ron & Carol Cope Foundation GED Scholarship Fund— College-wide Ron & Carol Cope Foundation Nursing Fund— Grand Island Campus Ed R. Crowley, Jr. Memorial Scholarship—College-wide Dawson County Scholarship—College-wide Dvoracek-Woodward Scholarship—College-wide Essex Family Scholarship—College-wide Lucille & Dr. Ed Fillipi Scholarship Fund—Columbus Campus Fine & Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship— Columbus Campus Dr. LaVern Franzen Scholarship—College-wide Alvena Garrido GED Endowed Scholarship—College-wide Dr. Chester Gausman Scholarship—College-wide General Scholarship—College-wide Mary J. Graf Scholarship—Columbus Campus Grand Island Campus Memorial Scholarship Grand Island Campus Faculty/Staff Scholarship Myrtle B. Grimminger Endowed Scholarship—College-wide Hartley Family Scholarship—Hastings Campus Vicki Harvey Scholarship—Grand Island Campus Hastings Elk’s Scholarship—Hastings Campus Hastings Faith Lutheran Church Scholarship— Hastings Campus Hastings Campus Memorial Scholarship Hastings Rotary Scholarship—Hastings Campus Hastings St. Cecilia Parish Scholarship—Hastings Campus Hastings YMCA Scholarship—College-wide Sid & Irene Hellman Scholarship—Grand Island Campus Richard & Marlene Hinrichs Scholarship—College-wide Dorothy Jacobsen Scholarship—College-wide Patricia Karsk Memorial Scholarship—Columbus Campus Kaufman-Cummings Trust Scholarship—College-wide Larry Kaus Memorial Scholarship—Columbus Campus Kawasaki Scholarship—Columbus Campus Bernard & Oriel Kinley Scholarship—Hastings Campus Haskell Kirkland Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship— Hastings Campus

Vince Lempke Scholarship—Columbus Campus Lindsay Welding Scholarship—Columbus Campus Martha E. & Robert Lund Scholarship—Columbus Campus Memorial Scholarship—College-wide Jim & Norma Merrick Scholarship—Grand Island Campus Ken Morrison Health Occupation Scholarship—College-wide Nebraska Open Scholarship—Columbus Campus, Grand Island Campus, & Hastings Campus Don Nelson Memorial Scholarship—Grand Island Campus New Business & Technology Center Scholarship— Columbus Campus Don Newport Presidential Leadership Scholarship— Columbus Campus Bliss & Virginia North Scholarship—Hastings Campus Nursing & Allied Health Faculty/Staff Development Fund— College-wide Open-wide Dental Scholarship—Hastings Campus Rhonda & Renee Pauley Scholarship—Hastings Campus Roy & Mary Pearson Nursing Scholarship—College-wide Pepsi Cola Scholarship—Hastings Campus Paul Peterson Memorial Scholarship—Columbus Campus Margaret & Homer Pierce Endowed Scholarship— Hastings Campus Dr. Joseph W. Preusser Scholarship—College-wide Paul Rebrovich Memorial Scholarship—Columbus Campus Jim & Marilyn Reier Nursing Scholarship—College-wide Edgar Reynolds Foundation Scholarship—College-wide Dr. Peter D. Rush Memorial Scholarship—Columbus Campus John & Sonia Sahling Scholarship—Kearney Center Larry & Barbara Schnase Family Endowed Scholarship— College-wide Amanda K. Schreiner Memorial Scholarship—College-wide Dr. John R. Seberg Fund—Hastings Campus Service Award Foundation Endowed Scholarship—College-wide Buz Shultz Memorial Scholarship—College-wide Skilled & Technical Sciences Scholarship— Grand Island & Hastings Campuses Drs. Greg P. & Marilee Smith Scholarship—College-wide Drs. Greg & Marilee Smith Kearney Center Scholarship— Kearney Center Mike Swanson Endowed Memorial Welding Scholarship— Hastings Campus Ben Teller Memorial Scholarship—Columbus Campus Truck Driving Scholarship—Hastings Campus Dr. Dennis Tyson Scholarship—College-wide S.N. (Bud) & Gloria Wolbach Nursing Scholarship— Grand Island Campus Ken Wortman Memorial Scholarship—College-wide June Yost Central Community College Endowed Nursing Scholarship—College-wide

13

Donor Honor Roll Over the past 27 years, thousands of individuals and organizations have designated Central Community College Foundation and the College as recipients of their contributions. These contributions have come in a variety of ways—through capital campaigns, memorials, scholarships, grants, employee appeals, and other fund raising activities. Our Donor Honor Roll reflects gifts from patrons to the CCC Foundation. The Foundation’s Donor Honor Roll includes the following categories: • Board of Governor’s Club—Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze; President’s Society, and Foundation Builder’s Club include lifetime contributions within the designated monetary values. The most recent contribution must have been between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2016. • Dean’s Club, Faculty Club, Century Club, and Campus Club include lifetime contributions within the designated monetary values. The most recent contribution must have been between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. *Legacy Donors are listed separately in the Annual Report. **NOTE: Every effort is made to place each donor in the proper giving category. However, with a multitude of donor accounts errors sometimes occur. If you feel your account is listed incorrectly, please contact the Foundation. Board of Governor’s Club Platinum Donations Exceeding $100,000 Richard Abraham—Columbus Anonymous (4) Willard E. Borchers Family Charitable Foundation—Hastings The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation— Omaha Case IH—Grand Island Caterpillar Foundation—Peoria, IL CHI Health-St. Francis Medical Center— Grand Island Ron & Carol Cope Foundation Trust— Kearney Economic Development Council of Buffalo County—Kearney EducationQuest Foundation—Lincoln Grand Island Education Foundation— Grand Island Hastings Irrigation Pipe Company—Hastings Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation— Grand Island Peter Kiewit Foundation—Omaha Midlands Contracting—Kearney Kenneth Morrison—Hastings Nebraska Machinery Co.—Omaha NE Open Scholarship—Columbus Phelps County Community Foundation, Inc.— Holdrege Homer & Margaret Pierce—Hastings Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc.— Grand Island John & Sonia Sahling—Kearney William & Ruth Scott Family Foundation— Omaha Sherwood Foundation—Omaha Wendell & Francis Starr—Hastings Vishay Intertechnology Inc.—Columbus Dallas & Carolyn Wegner—Kearney Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation— Hastings Gloria Wolbach—Grand Island

Board of Governor’s Club Gold Donations $50,000 to $99,999 Arram Family Foundation—Kearney Behlen Manufacturing Company—Columbus Blessing Construction—Kearney

Bernice Blomenkamp Smith—Hastings Brown Transfer—Kearney Wuanita I. Butler—Hastings Cash-Wa Distributing Co.—Kearney CHI Health-Good Samaritan Hospital— Kearney Clarcor Foundation/Baldwin Filters Co.— Kearney Jack & Judy Crowley—Hastings Eaton Corporation—Hastings Lyle & Diann Fleharty—Hastings Bud & Rita Fleischer—Columbus Grand Island Community Foundation— Grand Island Hastings Family YMCA—Hastings Heritage Bank—Kearney Calvin & Jane Johnson—Hastings Oriel Kinley—Hastings Nebraska Community Foundation, Inc.— Lincoln Pepsi/First Choice Vending—Hastings Lee & Eileen Saathoff—Hastings Robert P. Sahling Trust—Kearney Thermo King Corporation—Hastings T-L Irrigation Company—Hastings Brad Wegner—Kearney Wilkins Architecture Design Planning— Kearney

Board of Governor’s Club Silver Donations $25,000 to $49,999 Abel Foundation—Lincoln Ameritas Investment Corp.—Lincoln BD Construction, Inc—Kearney Becton-Dickinson Company—Columbus Deborah & Bill Brennan—Grand Island Larry & Uschi Butler—Hastings CCC Grand Island Scholarship— Grand Island Central Community College Dental Hygiene Alumni Assoc.—Hastings Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce— Columbus Compass Group USA Inc.—Charlotte, NC Davis-Chambers Scholarships—Lincoln Dramco Tool Co.—Grand Island Dutton Lainson Company—Hastings First National Bank & Trust Co.—Kearney First National Bank & Trust Co.—Columbus Five Points Bank—Kearney FLEXcon—Columbus Wayne & Kathy Gappa—Kearney

14

General Excavating—Lincoln GIX Logistics Inc.—Grand Island The Gene Haas Foundation—Oxnard, CA Hastings Community Foundation, Inc.— Hastings Heartland Bank—Kearney Heritage Bank—Hastings ISoft Data Systems—Lincoln KAAPA Ethanol LLC—Minden Kearney Visitors Bureau—Kearney Lexington Regional Health Center— Lexington Mary Lanning Healthcare—Hastings Dr. Joseph & Therese Preusser— Fairfield Bay, AR Principal Financial Group Foundation— Des Moines, IA Roloff Construction—Omaha Drs. Greg & Marilee Smith—Hastings Van Kirk Bros. Contracting Inc.—Sutton VFW Post 3704—Columbus Devon & Jessica Wegner—Lincoln Shane Wegner—Kearney Wells Fargo Bank—Grand Island Wells Fargo Bank Nebraska NA—Hastings

Board of Governor’s Club Bronze Donations $10,000 to $24,999 Jon & Leslie Abegglen—Kearney Ace Irrigation & Manufacturing Co.— Kearney ADM-Columbus—Columbus Roger & Marlis Allmand—Holdrege Dorothy Anderson—Hastings Anonymous (2) James Baird—Clay Center William Beck—Hastings Merikay Berg—Lexington Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NE—Omaha Tim & Maryann Bolton—Doniphan Cardinal Tool & Die Inc.—Grand Island Carriage House Foundation—Lincoln CCC All College In-Service Raffle Chief Foundation, Inc.—Grand Island Chief Industries—Grand Island Kelly Christensen—Kearney Columbus Bank & Trust Company— Columbus Cornerstone Bank—York Crestron Electronics Inc.—Rockleigh, NJ Renee & PJ Deveny—Hastings

Donor Honor Roll — cont’d Duo Lift Manufacturing Co. Inc.—Columbus Edwin J. Loutzenheiser Jr., Family Trust— Juniata Maureen E. Eggert—Grand Island Faith Lutheran Church—Hastings Flowserve Pump Division—Hastings Dr. LaVern & Connie Franzen—Hastings H & H Distributing—Grand Island John Haizlip Living Trust—Mesa, AZ Alan & Dorothy Hartley—Doniphan Vicki Harvey—Greeley Hornady Manufacturing Co.—Grand Island Industrial Irrigation Services—Hastings Intellicom—Kearney JBS—Grand Island Johnson Imperial Home Co.—Kearney Sylvia & Eric Jones—Grand Island Judds Bros. Construction Co.—Lincoln Patricia A. Karsk—Columbus Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp.— Lincoln Kearney Area Community Foundation— Kearney Kearney Concrete Co.—Kearney Kearney Regional Medical Center—Kearney Lexington Community Foundation— Lexington Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center—Hastings Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Program— Cherry Hill, NJ John G. Lowe III Family—Kearney Wayne & Virginia Mc Kinney—Kearney McDermott & Miller—Grand Island Midway Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac— Kearney Dean & Brenda Moors—Hastings Nebraska Land Improvement Contractors Association—Phillips Nebraska Truck Center—Grand Island Arlene Nelson—Grand Island Don L. Newport—Alpena, MI Bill & Julie Oldfather—Kearney O’Neill Transportation & Equipment— Grand Island Rhonda Pauley—Hastings Paulsen Inc.—Cozad Phoenix Contact USA, Inc.—Middletown, PA Pinnacle Bank—Columbus Dale Pohlmann & Janet Pohlmann—Kearney Jim & Nancy Reier—Kearney Jack & Lisa Schreiner—Hastings Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. Nebraska Chapter—Lincoln James & Jean Thom—Hastings Thompson Construction Inc.—Fremont Town & Country Bank—Ravenna Ward Laboratories, Inc.—Kearney Wells Fargo—Kearney Werner Construction Co.—Hastings Woodwards Disposal Service—Hastings Paul & Linda Younes—Kearney

President’s Society Donations $5,000 to $9,999 Adams Central High School—Hastings AM Islander Kiwanis Club—Grand Island Alan & Mary Kay Anderson—Hastings Jeff S. & Lori A. Anderson—Hastings Anonymous (2) Barb Averett—Columbus The Theodore G. Baldwin Foundation— Kearney Barney Insurance—Kearney Bellevue University—Bellevue Berts Pharmacy—Hastings Dr. Lynn & Joan Black—Grand Island Jon Bohlke—Hastings H.R. Bookstrom Construction Inc.—Lincoln Fred & Maxine Bosselman Memorial— Grand Island

Margaret Cassey—Grand Island Chartwells Dining Service—Hastings Columbus Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau—Columbus Columbus United Federal Credit Union— Columbus Contryman Solutions Group—Hastings Dollar General Literacy Foundation— Goodlettsville, TN Eakes Office Solutions—Kearney Eakes Office Solutions—Grand Island Early Childhood Education Conference— Kearney Robert & Verdella Emerson—Columbus Vonda Essex—Hastings First Ponca Financial Inc.—Grand Island Follett Higher Education Group— Oak Brook, IL Donovan & Kathy Foote—Hastings Richard & Joanne Giblin—Sedgwick, KS Larry & Cheryl Glazier—Grand Island Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village— Hastings Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall—Columbus Grand Island Sunrise Rotary Club— Grand Island Great Plains Asbestos Control Inc.—Kearney Jack Gutierrez—Columbus Hastings Area Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Inc.—Hastings Hastings Daily Tribune—Hastings Hastings Internal Medicine—Hastings Heartland Builders Co.—Columbus Bruce & Carol Hendrickson—Holdrege William & Jody Hitesman—Juniata Home Federal—Grand Island Don & Betty Hulme—Hastings Kiwanis Club—Hastings Kiwanis Club—Grand Island Terry & Susie Klatt—Hastings Pete & Marcia Konen—Hastings Courtney Lamberson—Grand Island McDermott & Miller—Hastings Robin & Loren Menschenfreund— Longmont, CO Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep—Kearney Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers— Kearney National Utility Contractors Association of Nebraska—Lincoln Nelson’s Furniture—Kearney Doug & Lorri Oakeson—Hastings Tom & Ann Pattno—Hastings John & JoDell Payne—Kearney Matthew & Stephanie Pershing—Hastings Dr. John Pershing Jr. & Cathy Pershing— Hastings Pinnacle Bank—Hastings Platte Valley Playhouse—Columbus Precision Agronomy Solutions—Wood River Quality Sound & Communications Inc.— Hastings Craig & Carol Ratzlaff—Aurora Doug & Karin Rieger—Columbus Sampson Construction—Kearney Neal & Jolene Suess—Columbus Carole & Mark Tharnish—Grand Island Ann Thorndike—Grand Island Dennis & Faith Tyson—Albion USA Outdoor—Kearney Vintage & Classic Wheels of Grand Island Inc.—Grand Island Dr. Ben & Marilyn Vrana—Columbus Tracy Watts—Wood River John & Peg Welch—Hastings Kathryn Woitaszewski—Wood River Mary & Joel Young—Columbus Dale & Janie Zadina—Ord

15

Foundation Builder’s Club Donations $1,000 to $4,999 Steven & Merry Ablott—Inland George & Colleen Adam—Hastings Adams County Bank—Kenesaw Douglas & Linda Adler—Grand Island Linda Aerni—Columbus Lafe Anderson—Hastings Animal Health Services PC—Hastings Anonymous (4) Applause Video—Hastings ARL Credit Services, Inc.—Columbus Roger & Donna Augspurger—Columbus James & Lisa Baird—Golden, CO Robert F. Baker—Brunswick, GA Dr. & Mrs. Larry Baker—Hastings Kathryn Ballobin—Columbus Kent & Cindy Barney—Kearney Gary Barth & Stacia Lounsbury—Hastings Evart & Shirley Barton—Blue Hill Bruce & Theresa Bartos—Hastings BD—Washington, DC BD Medical Systems—Columbus Sharon & Bob Becker—Columbus Judy K. Berning—Vienna, VA BH Nebraska Gas Utility Co. LLC— Rapid City, SD Bierman Contracting—Columbus Black Oak Investment—Kearney Beth Bohrer—Hastings Craig & Deb Boroff—Grand Island Dottie Bowman—Kearney Tim & Tricia Boyd—Hastings Thomas Bramble & Shawn Bramble— Hastings Breeza Fans USA—Utica Charles E. Breunig—Lincoln John Brooks—Hastings Kevin & Bev Brostrom—Grand Island Bruckman Rubber Co.—Hastings Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation—Ft. Worth, TX Michalee Burmester—Hastings Nell Burnham—Columbus Sandy Burris—Grand Island Steven Buss—Ayr Mike & Marie Butler—Hastings Dr. Doug & Judy Camplin—Grand Island Cargill Value Added Meat—Columbus CCC Student Activity Account—Hastings CCC - Adams Bldg. Hastings Campus Jeans for Scholars—Hastings Patrick A. Cecil—Hastings Centennial Plastics Inc.—Hastings Central Community College Student Activity Fund—Columbus Central Dental Group PC—Hastings Ann Chambers—Grand Island Ron Christensen—Grand Island Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather—Lincoln Wanda Cloet—Sutton Coldwell Banker Town & Country Realty/ Jeff & Betty Warren—Kearney Dana F. Cole & Company LLP— Grand Island Stan & Karen Coleman—Grand Island Columbus Community Hospital—Columbus Columbus Hydraulics—Columbus Blain & Dorothy Condreay—Platte Center Control Management Inc.—Omaha Contryman & Associates—Grand Island Cornerstone Bank—Columbus Cornerstone Bank—Marquette Don & Lisa Cox—Hastings Karen M. Cox—Grand Island Joshua & Susanne Cramer—Louisville, KY Jason & Heidi Davis—Hastings Troy & Pam Davis—Hastings Sherry L. Desel—Wood River Marie Desmarais—Hastings

Donor Honor Roll — cont’d Paul J. Dietze Ophthalmology PC—Hastings John & Mary Ann Dobrovolny—Hastings Judy Dresser—Vancouver, WA Paul Dubas—Hastings Dunmire Fisher & Hastings—Hastings Sherrie Dux-Ideus & Marlan Ideus—Amherst Eakes Office Solutions—Hastings Larry & Mary Eastwood—Grand Island Electronic Contracting Company—Lincoln Electronic Systems Inc.—Hastings Eletech—Omaha Ellerbrock Norris Insurance—Hastings Environmental Direct Inc.—Grand Island Ronald & Ann Ernst—Columbus William & Ruth Erwin—Monroe Stan Essink—Glenvil John & Camille Farrell—Hastings Farris Engineering Inc.—Omaha Sam Ferrise—Nashville, TN Maryjan Fiala—Creston Leon P. Finecy—Columbus First Nebraska Bank—Columbus James & Cheryl Fisher—Omaha Five Points Bank—Hastings Gregg & Dawn Foote—Columbus Richard & Sandy Friend—Hastings Gene Friesen—Aurora David & Rae Fulton—Columbus Mark & Beth Funkey—Hastings Willis & Rosella Gabbert—Hastings Wayne & Celia Ganow—Hastings Kim Garretson—Columbus Cynthia Gaskill—Aurora Lisa Gdowski—Columbus William & Jean Giddings—Orange City, IA Bob Glenn—Hastings Global Industries Inc.—Grand Island Matthew L Golter—Hildreth Dan & Jenny Gompert—Hastings Donald & Kerry Graff—Osceola Charlie Gregory—Grand Island Galen & Marilyn Hadley—Kearney Hall County Dental Association— Grand Island Harold Hamel—Hastings Hamilton Telecommunications—Aurora Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce— Hastings Hastings Builders Bureau—Hastings Hastings Catholic Schools—Hastings Hastings Grain Inspection Inc.—Hastings Hausmann Construction—Lincoln Alicia & Dan Haussler—Grand Island Heartland Bank—Hastings Heartland United Way—Grand Island Steve & Rosie Heinisch—Columbus Janice Tylene Hill—Hastings Barbara & Gordon Hinrichs—Lexington Everett Hinton—Hastings Jennifer Hoagland—Ayr Drs. Dianna & Woodrow Hodges— Kenosha, WI Lori & Bill Hodtwalker—Monroe Brian G. Hoffman & Dr. Kittie Grace— Hastings Mary Lou Holmberg—Omaha Susan Hooker—Grand Island Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home—Kearney Kimberly J. Hurt, C.P.A.—Dannebrog Husker Power Products Inc.—Hastings Huston & Higgins Attorneys—Grand Island IAFF Local 647—Aurora Idea Bank Marketing—Hastings Island Supply Welding Co.—Grand Island Jackson Services Inc.—Columbus Dale Janitscheck—Hastings Dee & Ray Johnson—Columbus Marjorie A. Johnson—Clarkson Johnstone Supply—Kearney Phil & Jane Jossi—Chandler, AZ Howard & Belva Junker—Juniata Travis Karr—Grand Island

Kearney County Health Services—Minden Diane & Keith Keller—Harvard Chris & Marcie Kemnitz—Hastings Caroline Kemp—Hastings Jaye Kieselhorst—Grand Island Willie Kilgore—Columbus Marianne Kindsfater—Kearney Jay & Leigh Kitson—Flint, MI Klein Electric & Underground—Wakefield Ron & Carol Kluck—Schuyler Lenore Jean Koliha—Columbus Shelly Kort—Grand Island Eric J. Kothe—Giltner Jim & Cathy Krebsbach—Hastings Paul & Lynette Krieger—Hastings Nancy Krueger—Hastings Linda Kruse—Grand Island Vicki Kucera—Lawrence Brad J. Kuehn—Hastings L - H Manufacturing Co. Inc.—Hastings Lacy Construction—Grand Island Ellen L. Lake—Omaha Ron & Charlotte Lambert—Columbus David & Kelly Landgren—Hastings George Landgren DDS & Sandra Landgren— Hastings Dan & Barb Larson—Palmer Tim & Barbara Lebsack—Hastings Devon & Sheila Lewis—Kearney Dean & Jan Lindstrom—Kearney Sharon Liske—Grand Island Cindy Lobeda—Grand Island Michelle & Brandan Lubken—Hastings Dr. Gerald & Bonnie Luckey—David City Stephani Luebben—Yorktown, TX Doris & Norman Lux—Columbus Leslie & John Marsh—Kearney Duane J. Matson—Rising City Matters on Tomorrow—Lincoln Sharon Maul—Hastings David & Karen Maurstad—Ashburn, VA Dr. Susan McDowall—Kearney Timothy & Debra McGinley—Pearland, TX Michel McKinney—Juniata Mechanical Sales—Omaha Memorial Community Health Inc.—Aurora Vince Mendez—Grand Island Metalquest Unlimited, Inc.—Hebron Mid-America Pump—Hastings Terry & Beth Millard—Columbus Steven & Pam Millnitz—Grand Island Jack & Helen Moors—Lincoln Elmer & Barbara Murman—Hastings Norman Nackerud—Hastings NE Broadcasters Assoc. Foundation—Omaha Nebraskaland Distributors LLC— Grand Island Lori Neid—N. Charleston, SC Max L. Nelson Revocable Trust—Columbus New West Sports Medicine—Kearney Karen M. Niedfelt—Grand Island Robert & Judy Niemann—Grand Island Northwestern Mutual Foundation— Princeton, NJ NorthWestern Energy—Kearney Sharon & Paul Oakeson—Grand Island Oakeson Steiner Wealth & Retirement— Hastings LaVergne Oelschlager—Hastings OfficeNet—Columbus William G. Pauley III—Hastings Deb Pedersen—St. Paul Betty Plankinton—Columbus Alice & Glen Plettner—Columbus Keith & Kathy Pollard—Columbus Sherri Portenier—Hastings K. Porter Construction Inc.—Norfolk Prairie Title—Hastings Bonnie & Leland Preston—Lincoln Elizabeth Przymus—Columbus Rhett & Megan Psota—Grand Island B. Colleen Quadhamer—Minden Peg Radke—Grand Island

16

Tony & Jeanne Raimondo—Columbus Rob & Mary Jo Randels—Omaha Steve Reiter—Bellwood Ken & Peggy Rezac—Lincoln Julie Rican—Grand Island Darren & Jennifer Robinson—Kearney Jan & Keith Rodehorst—Kearney Fred Roeser—Grand Island Lanita & Herb Roeser—Grand Island Charlene & Carm Ross—Grand Island Roland & Patricia Rueschhoff—Columbus Patricia A. Rush—Columbus Sandy Samuelson—Hastings Leon & Barb Sanders—Columbus Charles Sanders—Central City Wayne & Sherry Sasges—Grand Island Bob Sass Flowers Inc.—Hastings Debbie Schmitz—Hastings Dave & Bev Schreiber—Columbus Dan & Lori Schulte—Kearney John & Joyce Schultz—Grand Island David & Shawn Schultz—Hastings Donald & Annette Schupbach—Columbus Karen Senften—Columbus Michelle Setlik—Grand Island Chuck Shoemaker & Lynne Friedewald— Hastings Pat Sinnard—Hastings Sirius Computer Solutions—Omaha Rita & Bradley Skiles—Huntley Leonard Skov—Kearney Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel—Columbus Shannon Smith—Mount Vernon, WA Cassandra & David Smith—Lexington Gregg & Kathlene Smith—Hastings Nick & Jessica Soucie—Juniata Marty & Pat Stange—Juniata Gene Steffy Ford—Columbus George & Glenda Steinsberger—Columbus Richard & Kay Stelzer—Juniata Brian & Dawn Stock—Doniphan Renus & Donna Strait—Columbus Jim & Kay Strayer—Aurora David & Maggie Stubbs—Kearney Tab Holding Company, Inc.—Omaha Maureen Taylor—Louisville, KY Jay & Jeanine Trofholz—Columbus Union Pacific Corporation—Princeton, NJ Lori A. VanBoening—Hastings Vaughans Printers—Hastings Vital Signs—Hastings Vital Support Systems—Omaha Dianne Vorderstrasse—Grand Island Christopher Waddle & Heidi Farrall—Giltner Chris & Amy Wahlmeier—Juniata Mike & Susan Walenz—Hastings Robert Wallace—Hastings Drs. Linda & David Walline—Columbus Ray & Jolene Ward—Kearney Diana Watson—Holdrege Jeanne & Marvin Webb—Grand Island Weber Insurance Agency—Columbus Samuel & Donna Welch—Richland J.C . Welch Ophthalmology PC—Hastings Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group— Hastings Stacy Werner—Minden Dr. Tom & Lynne Werner—Grand Island Janice Wiebusch & Jack McSweeney— Kearney Stuart Williams—Phillips Linda Wiltrout—Juniata Ron & Beth Wissing—Hastings Jennifer Wurdeman—Columbus Roger & Judy Wurdeman—Columbus Xpress Mart—Hastings Dr. & Mrs. John Yost Endowment Fund— Hastings Josh Yost & Amy Skalka—Hastings Larry & Jane Zach—Columbus Rachel Zeiger—Grand Island Edward Ziemba—Hastings

Donor Honor Roll — cont’d Deans Club Donations $500 to $999 Nathan & Krescene Allen—Juniata Alvine Engineering—Omaha Anonymous (6) Hylee Asche—Aurora Roland & Doris Augspurger—Columbus B P O DOES #147—Grand Island Jim & Jere Baldwin—Columbus Bank of the West—Kearney BD Construction Inc.—Columbus Cheri Beda—Hastings Mary Ann Behlen Hruska— Walnut Creek, CA Mike & Cheryl Benedict—Bellwood Tamra & Robert Bengtson—Lincoln Nancy Bishop—Grand Island David Black—Washington DC Steven K. Black—Lincoln Jim & Beth Boesch—Columbus Robin R. Buckallew—Hastings Laura Bulas—Hastings Laura V. Emde—Grand Island Kathy & Gary Ewers—Columbus Cindy Foxhoven—Doniphan Nick Freelend—Marquette Dean E. & Kathy J. Fuchser—Columbus Cindy Hahn—Grand Island Tom Hassler—Columbus Hastings College—Hastings Hastings Vision Clinic—Hastings Andrea Hays—Hildreth Robert & Janice Herbek—Hastings Mike & Marti Honke—Columbus Barry Horner—Aurora Willis Hunt—Hastings Wesley Johnson—Garland, TX Johnson Imperial Home Co.—Hastings Kearney Eagle Riders #2722—Kearney Bradley & Katie Keasling—Grand Island Bernie Keber—Columbus Marty Keenan—Hastings Randy Knapp—Hastings Vernon & Betty Kooy—Hastings Robin & Ann Koozer—Hastings Sarah Kort—Roseland Krieger Electric Co.—Hastings Les Krings—Columbus Gilbert & Mary Kuntz—Grand Island Fred Kuta—Edgar Susan Kuta—Edgar Terry & Deb Labenz—Hastings Erica Leffler—Columbus Glenda G. Liebig—Columbus Rae Ann Lurk—Harvard Beverly Mackie—Columbus Susan Mahlin—Columbus Keith A. Manak—Columbus Gene M. Manhart—Grand Island Kathy Marble—Prosser MARC—Columbus Patricia Marquis—Columbus Debra & Robert Martinez—Grand Island Matheson—Hastings John & Linda McPhail—Columbus Jamie & Steve Meyer—Grand Island Sondra Meyer—Hastings Kay & Terrence Mimick—Columbus Dianne L. Moural—Schuyler Julie A. Mullen—Hastings Nelson Financial Services Inc.—Hastings Olsson Associates—Grand Island Kimberly Ostdiek—Columbus Sharan Ostdiek—Blue Hill Deb Parr—Columbus W.G. Pauley Lumber Company—Hastings Doug & Joan Pauley—Columbus Thomas Peters—Grand Island Willie J. Piitz—Columbus Prairie Wealth Advisors—Lincoln Wendy Ramaekers—Genoa

Joni K. Ransom—Grand Island Chyrel & Rod Remmers—Madison Kim Richman—Hastings Rod Schmidt—Grand Island Michele Schroer—Hastings Smith-Hayes Financial—Columbus Michael Sobota—Schuyler State Bank of Scotia—Scotia Shelly Steinkruger—Juniata Jeff Struck—David City Shelly Stump—Funk The Salon—Columbus Deb Thompson—Hastings Uden Plumbing & Heating Inc—Hastings Judy Van Winkle—Cairo Lavila K. VanBoening—Hastings Doug & Chris Wagner—Columbus Wells Fargo Bank NA—Grand Island Carolyn H. Whitesel—Hastings Edna May Wierenga—Hastings Margaret Williams—Grand Island Marcene & Ardell Wurdeman—Columbus

Faculty Club Donations $250 to $499 Tracy Schuller Adrian—Hastings Ag Processing Inc.—Hastings Anonymous (5) Rock & Deb Augustin—Osceola Susan M. Baer—Columbus Barry Ballou—Hastings Ed & Sherry Ballweg—Columbus Terry Beahm—Hastings Barbara Beck—Grand Island Michelle & Don Bentz—Columbus Dale Bernth—Grand Island Donald C. Blaser—Honolulu, HI Ronald & Kathy Boehler—Hastings Patrick B. & Karen Boyd—Hastings David & Lisa Brandt—Hastings Mike Burrows—Centennial, CO Kory & Kellie Cetak—Lexington Clinical Lab. Mgmt. Association Great Plains Chapter—Omaha Eugene & Anna Cookus—Hastings Daniel D. Davidchik—Columbus Kurt & Diane Eloge—Rising City Chanda Essink—Glenvil Andy & Anna Frahm—Lincoln Bob & Marilyn Gangel—Columbus Michael Garretson—Hastings David & Pat Gartner—Hastings Jay & Deborah Gnuse—Grand Island Ron Golka—Grand Island Gothenburg United Fund—Gothenburg Keith Hale—Lincoln Douglas R. Hann—Columbus Rod Hassebrook—Platte Center Hastings Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists PC—Hastings Heath Sports & Apparel Inc.—Crete Lourdes Herling—Clarkson Rhonda Herrington—Tyler, TX Jeff & Lindsay Higel—Kenesaw Wade Hilker—Columbus Amy Hill—Lexington Craig & Lesa Kautz—Hastings Wendy Keezer—Grand Island Keith’s Pharmacies—Hastings Sonya Keopanya—Grand Island Patricia R. Kirkegaard—Hastings Cory Kruse Insurance Agency—Kearney Bob Lammers—Kearney Linda Lautenschlager—Sutton Erin Lesiak—Grand Island Elena Lineberry—Hastings Liz Luna—Grand Island Randy Manning—Shelton Barbara A. Marsh—Grand Island Doug McCartney—Hastings Michael & Tracy McGahan—Grand Island

17

Joyce Meinecke—Grand Island Beth Mueller—Kansas CIty, MO Drs. Susan & William Oliver—Hastings Ingrid K. Orsted—Grand Island Pediatric Dental Specialists of Greater Nebraska—Hastings PEO Chapter HA—Columbus David & Marge Peterson—Hastings Vicki Pribil—Schuyler J. A. Quattrocchi, D.D.S. PC—Columbus Randy & Bonny Rainforth—Prosser Joe Roberts—Harvard Russ’s Market—Hastings RVW, Inc.—Columbus Sharon & Terry Samuelson—Grand Island Larry & Jolene Schmitt—Grand Island Marvin & Dee Schultes—Hastings Joanne & Lewis Seberg—Ayr Gary Senff—Columbus Kim & Cindy Severyn—Columbus Elizabeth Smith—Grand Island Michael Snell—Grand Island Janet & Tom Sorahan—Grand Island Gary & Mary Speicher—Columbus Robert & Jean Stowell—Ord Don Svoboda Plumbing—Hastings Doris M. Van Dyke—Columbus Linda Wenn—Grand Island Joan Marie Wilkins—Columbus Heidi Wilshusen—Columbus Daniel & Christine Wissing—Grand Island Jackie Zeckser—Hastings

Century Club Donations $100 to $249 Brent E. Adrian—Hastings Dean Amundson—Aurora Dan & Teresa Anderson—Hastings Anonymous (16) Randal & Denise Beckler—Ukiah, CA Jeff Bexten—Grand Island Michael Biere—Hastings Chad Blome—Grand Island Dale Bower—Hastings Raymond & Joyce Brandt—Hastings C & M Brunkhorst—Kearney Jason & Erin Cafferty—Hastings Jim Camplin—Grand Island Drew Ceperley—Hastings Lael Churchill—Holstein June Collison—Kearney Columbus Area Philanthropy Council— Columbus Sam & Kathleen Cowan—Stromsburg Angela Davidson—Wood River David & Linda De Rosear—Hastings Pat & Jeanne Duggins—Hastings David H. Fisher—Hastings Maria Flores—Grand Island Sarah Fowler—Grand Island Charleen Y. Frerichs—Kearney GI Latin Club John Ramirez Memorial Scholarship—Grand Island Kelly & Alexia Grefe—Omaha Guarantee Electric Company—Hastings Sheila Hansen—Grand Island Bradley & Bernadette Hansen—Columbus Hastings Tribune—Hastings Kathy Hemberger—Roseland Kay Hoffman—Juniata Wilma E. Kellogg—Grand Island Brian & Tracy Kennedy—Hastings Dr. Joe Kreizinger—Maryville, MO Carol & Arnold Kucera—Hastings La Mexicana Market—Grand Island Edward L. Long—Kenesaw Thomas & Debra Loseke—Columbus Lutheran Family Services—Omaha Barbara Lyons & Colleen Gardner— San Antonio, TX

Donor Honor Roll — cont’d Emily Mach—Columbus Gregg Magee—Hastings Marlatt Machine Shop Inc.—Kearney Regina McCann—Kearney Joan & David McCarthy—Hastings McDonald’s—Columbus Beth Meyer—Grand Island Jeanne Micek & Family—Columbus LaVon E. Montey—Ft. Collins, CO Sherry Morrow—Kearney Carolee Mullenhoff—Leigh Donna J. Murphy—Hastings Jeffrey & Michelle Naylor—Columbus New Wave Concrete—Grand Island Krista Niemoth—Saint Libory Tracy & Michelle Ochsner—Hastings Drs. Susan & William Oliver—Hastings Piskorski Dental, PC—Ord Crystal Ramm, Ph.D.—Ord Monte J Rasmussen—Lincoln Andrew & Ruth Raun—Hastings Nancy Reese—Pleasanton Larry Reha—Bellwood Tammy Rehtus—Hastings William Ross—Kearney S & S Septic Pumping LLC—Hastings Blake Samuelson—Trumbull Ronald & Eilene Saylor—Hastings Ed & Margaret Schlachter—Hastings Lynelle Schrunk—Columbus Jeffrey T. Schulz—Grand Island Jodi & Wesley Sell—Arcadia Kayla Sheffield—Grand Island Lauren Slaughter—Hastings Peg Slusarski—Columbus Amber Smart—Hastings Brenda & Scott Smejkal—Columbus Jon Smith—Doniphan Jessica Sorge—Hastings Glenn Sparks—Grand Island Kyle Sterner—Doniphan Mike & Trish Sullivan—Hastings Rebecca J. Swanson—Omaha Laurel Sweeney—Grand Island Bob & Violet Theilen—Columbus David Vanderheiden—Columbus Keith Vincik—Grand Island Laurel Volpe—Kearney Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Walters—Guide Rock Don Wasson Co.—Omaha Judith Weston—Juniata Ryan & Sarah Woehl—Columbus

Campus Club Donations Up to $99 Rogene Anderson—Columbus Anderson Klein Swan & Brewster—Holdrege Anonymous (9) Darlene Asche—Columbus

Dana Augspurger Brandt & Gary R. Brandt— Columbus Karen W. Baker—Columbus Mary Baker—Lincoln Bart & Cecilia Bartholomew—Columbus Kari Beilke—Grand Island Steve Benesch & Donna Biddle—Kearney Gayle Bremer—Palmer Phillip Broberg—Columbus Wesley & Val Broeker—Orleans Ryan Broker—North Platte Cecilia Buchanan—Grand Island Karen Butler—Hastings Barbara Butler—Hastings James & Patricia Campbell—Fremont Mr. & Mrs. Roland Chapman— Williamsburg, IA Robin & Kevin Coan—Platte Center Dixie Codner—Grand Island Robert & Janice Cothern—Columbus David & Ann Dales—Columbus Diana Danis—Bloomington Travis Dassinger—Heartwell John & Martha Davidson—Columbus Sandra & Howard Dondlinger—Kearney Susan Evans—Seattle, WA Floyd Fanning Andrew & Becky Fausett—Grand Island Keith & Colleen Gordon—Red Wing, MN Becky S. Gragg—Golden, CO Rich & Andrea Gustafson Mark & Dahn Hagge—Ord J. J. & Anita Hahn—Columbus Jolene Hake—Leigh Hall County V.F.W.—Grand Island Hastings Public Schools—Hastings Jacquetta & Jerald Havel—Grand Island James & Linda Havelka—North Bend Lourdes Herling—Clarkson Dan & Terri Hoesly—Columbus Brent & Carolyn Hofferber—Columbus Barbara Holsten—Hastings Meghan Hoshaw—Hastings Teresa & James Hotovy—Columbus Georgina L. Hueske—Hastings Jerry Hull—Hastings Susan Jacobs—Columbus Bill Jaeger Darwin & Bernadette Jaster—Columbus Jared Johnson—Columbus Shelbey Jons—Hastings Jeffrey & Olivia Keating—Omaha Steve Kelso—Central City Sheila Kiiker—Doniphan Darrell Kluver Mike & Nancy Kort—Blue Hill Peter & Mary Kortum—Hastings Arlo & Pat Kranau—Blue Hill Cindy Lothrop—Grand Island David Luko—Bloomfield, IA Donna Luko—Bloomfield, IA Jill Mack—Kearney Kathy Margheim—Columbus

Pamela Martin—Hastings Sarah Meyers—Lincoln Todd & Pennie Morgan—Grand Island Dale & Tish Naprstek—Ord Kellie Newhouse—Grand Island Mary Noel—Cozad Gerald E. Norberg—Hastings Jorn & Mary Olsen—Hastings Kevin & Kim Ottman—Grand Island CoLynn Paprocki—Humphrey Byron & Janice Pavelka—Blue Hill Kristina Pearson—Grand Island Ellen S. Pennell—Juniata Grey & Karol Pickerill—Glenvil James E. Plambeck—Hastings Richard & Mary Plock—Hastings Debra Ramm—Valentine Razoo Global Corporation—Washington, DC Dee Regier—Marquette Eldon Rhodes—Juniata Beth & Randy Rogers—Lexington Lowene Rosendahl—Columbus Helen Rosendahl—Columbus Margaret & Joseph Roth Jr.—Columbus Dr. Callie Schwartzkopf—Plattsmouth John & Mary Sickler—Kearney Meredith Smith—Grand Island Jamie J. Snyder—Columbus Laura Solkey—Aurora Michael Spicknall—Hastings Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Stachura—Columbus Brandon Stalvey—Hastings Calvin & Pamela Stream—Lincoln Corey Stutte—Hastings Gabe Trejo—Grand Island Lori Vandeventer—Juniata Franc Wagner—Hastings Jerry & Mary Walerak—Eagan, MN Mike & Christal Weeks—Juniata Wendy Wells—Columbus Elizabeth Wess—North Bend Teresa West—Grand Island Reverend Timothy & Cynthia White— Columbus Thomas S. Wrigley, Jr.—Columbus

“I want to thank you again for giving me the opportunity to continue my education to work with chil­ dren with the Lindsey Larson Scholarship. I am truly grateful to have this scholarship and I cannot thank you enough.”

“I am writing to thank you for your generous $500 Mike Swanson Memorial Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. I am a Weld­ing Technology major. I plan to pursue a career in Welding Construction or Manufacturing; eventually owning my own business. I am currently carrying 15 credits, and plan to graduate in the spring of 2017. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to that goal. By awarding me the Mike Swanson Memorial Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on school and learning. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.” 18

Employee Donors Support from employees of Central Community College is instrumental in the success of the CCC Foundation. While the dollars contributed by the employees are important, even more significant is the loyalty, commitment, and dedication these donors represent. The following list represents 353 part-time, full-time, and community education employees who have contributed to the CCC Foundation 2015 Employee Appeal, paid to participate in the 2015 Pro-Am Golf Tournament, donated their Service Awards, and/or participated in other fundraising opportunities sponsored by the Foundation. Please accept our apologies for any inaccuracies or unintentional omissions. Tracy Schuller Adrian Nate Allen Dean Amundson Anonymous - 62 Hylee Asche Deb Augustin Susan Baer Jim Baldwin Kathryn Ballobin Ed Ballweg Terry Beahm Barbara Beck Cheri Beda Kari Beilke Mike Benedict Michelle Bentz Dale Bernth Jeff Bexten Nancy Bishop Chad Blome Kathy Boehler Ron Boehler Beth Bohrer Maryann Bolton Craig Boroff Amber Braun Deborah Brennan Phillip Broberg Robin Buckallew Laura Bulas Steven Buss Drew Ceperley Kory Cetak Ann Chambers Peggy Chessmore Kelly Christensen Ron Christensen Lael Churchill Wanda Cloet Robin Coan Dixie Codner Stan Coleman June Collison Blain Condreay Dorothy Condreay Karen Cox Travis Dassinger Daniel Davidchik Jason Davis Troy Davis Sherry Desel Marie Desmarais Marcia Donley Robert Drake Sherrie Dux-Ideus Kurt Eloge Laura Emde Chanda Essink Kathy Ewers

Leon Finecy Maria Flores Sarah Fowler Cindy Foxhoven Nick Freelend Gene Friesen Kathy Fuchser Mark Funkey Kim Garretson Michael Garretson Cynthia Gaskill Lisa Gdowski Bob Glenn Ron Golka Dan Gompert Dr. Matt Gotschall Debra Greenwalt Charlie Gregory Jack Gutierrez Cindy Hahn Jolene Hake Keith Hale Douglas Hann Sheila Hansen Vicki Harvey Tom Hassler Andrea Hays Rosie Heinisch Steve Heinisch Kathy Hemberger Lourdes Herling Rhonda Herrington Lindsay Higel Wade Hilker Amy Hill Janice Hill Everett Hinton William Hitesman Jennifer Hoagland Lori Hodtwalker Brian Hoffman Kay Hoffman Barbara Holsten Marti Honke Susan Hooker Barry Horner Georgina Hueske Jerry Hull Don Hulme Kimberly Hurt Dale Janitscheck Dee Johnson Eric Jones Shelbey Jons Travis Karr Bradley Keasling Bernie Keber Marty Keenan Wendy Keezer

Marcie Kemnitz Caroline Kemp Sonya Keopanya Sheila Kiiker Willie Kilgore Patricia Kirkegaard Ron Kluck Lenore Koliha Betty Kooy Sarah Kort Shelly Kort Eric Kothe Carol Kucera Vicki Kucera Fred Kuta Susan Kuta Terry Labenz Courtney Lamberson Barb Larson Linda Lautenschlager Erica Leffler Erin Lesiak Jeff Lewis Glenda Liebig Elena Lineberry Sharon Liske Edward Long Cindy Lothrop Michelle Lubken Liz Luna Rae Ann Lurk Doris Lux Emily Mach Beverly Mackie Susan Mahlin Keith Manak Gene Manhart Randy Manning Kathy Marble Kathy Margheim Patricia Marquis Barbara Marsh Amy Marshall Pamela Martin Duane Matson Regina McCann Doug McCartney Joan McCarthy Dr. Susan McDowall Michel McKinney Joyce Meinecke Beth Meyer Jamie Meyer Sondra Meyer Jeanne Micek Pennie Morgan Dean Moors Dianne Moural Beth Mueller

19

Julie Mullen Donna Murphy Lori Neid Kellie Newhouse Karen Niedfelt Krista Niemoth Ronnie O’Brien Dr. Susan Oliver Ingrid Orsted Kimberly Ostdiek Sharan Ostdiek Kim Ottman CoLynn Paprocki Deb Parr Doug Pauley Deb Pedersen Tom Peters Jamey Peterson-Jones Jared Pettit Willie Piitz James Plambeck Sherri Portenier Vicki Pribil Beth Przymus Rhett Psota Peg Radke Bonny Rainforth Wendy Ramaekers Crystal Ramm Joni Ransom Regina Rathman Craig Ratzlaff Larry Reha Tammy Rehtus Steve Reiter Chyrel Remmers Angela Davidson Julie Rican Kim Richman Karin Rieger Joe Roberts Fred Roeser Sharon Samuelson Charles Sanders Larry Schmitt Debbie Schmitz Bev Schreiber Michele Schroer Lynelle Schrunk Jeffrey Schulz Dr. Callie Schwartzkopf Joanne Seberg Gary Senff Michelle Setlik Kim Severyn Kayla Sheffield Pat Sinnard Lauren Slaughter Peg Slusarski

Amber Smart Brenda Smejkal Elizabeth Smith Dr. Greg Smith Gregg Smith Meredith Smith Michael Snell Michael Sobota Travis Songster Jessica Sorge Jessica Soucie Glenn Sparks Mary Speicher Michael Spicknall Brandon Stalvey Pat Stange Shelly Steinkruger Kyle Sterner Jim Strayer Shelly Stump Laurel Sweeney Carole Tharnish Deb Thompson Ann Thorndike David Vanderheiden Keith Vincik Dianne Vorderstrasse Christopher Waddle Christine Wagner Amy Wahlmeier Thomas Walker Diana Watson Tracy Watts Wendy Wells Linda Wenn Stacy Werner Elizabeth Wess Teresa West Judith Weston Joan Wilkins Margaret Williams Stuart Williams Heidi Wilshusen Linda Wiltrout Ryan Woehl Sarah Woehl Kathryn Woitaszewski Thomas Wrigley, Jr. Jennifer Wurdeman Judy Wurdeman Marcene Wurdeman Mary Young Jackie Zeckser Rachel Zeiger Edward Ziemba

ProAm Golf Tournament The Elks Country Club in Columbus was the site for the 25th Annual Central Community College Foundation & Heartland Bank Pro Am Golf Tournament. It was held on September 14, 2015. There were 32 teams each consisting of four amateur golfers and one pro. This was the first year for $25,000 in scholarships to be awarded from proceeds of the golf tournament for the host campus (Columbus). This is called the Pro Am Golf Tournament Scholarship. This will continue with the Grand Island Campus the recipient in 2016, Hastings Campus in 2017, and return to Columbus in 2018. The event was sponsored at various levels by business, organizations, and individuals: Title Sponsor at the $5,000 level was Heartland Bank of Hastings, Nebraska. Eagle Sponsors at the $2,500 level were Duo Lift Manufacturing and Heartland Builders both from Columbus. Green Sponsors at the $1,200 level were Ameritas Investment Corporation, B-D Construction, Chartwells Dining, Columbus Bank, Columbus Community Hospital, Control Management, Electronic Systems, First National Bank, 2015 Title Sponsor First Nebraska Bank, Five Points Bank, GIX Logistics, Midlands Contracting, Northwest Mutual Wealth Management, Pinnacle Bank-Pinnacle Bank Trust Services, Smith Hayes, Vishay Dale Electronics, Wells Fargo Wealth Management, and Wilkins Architecture Design Planning. Fairway Sponsor at the $650 level was Sirius Computer Solutions. Tee Box Sponsors at the $300 level were Big Muddy Workshop, Centennial Plastics, Dana F. Cole & Co., Columbus Bookstore, Contryman Wealth Advisors, Dr. Ron & Ann Ernst, H & H Distributing, Hastings College, Home Federal Bank, Intellicom, Matheson-Linweld, McDermott & Miller, T-L Irrigation, Wells Fargo, and Woodwards Disposal. Others donating to the event were Idea Bank Marketing, New Wave Concrete, RVW Inc., and Don Wasson Co.

Low Gross Team

Low Gross was won by team Midlands Contracting consisting of Dallas Wegner, Brad Wegner, Devon Wegner, and Shane Wegner. Low Net was won by team Smith Hayes consisting of Terry Millard, Tom Hunt, Greg Gasper, and John Curry. The Winning Pros were Chris Brandt of Edwardsville, Illinois and John Jackson of Kohler, Wisconsin. They both shot a score of 66.

Winning Pros with Dean Moors

Low Net Team 20

CCC Retiree’s Gatherings Past employees of Central Community College often mentioned that they missed being a part of the “Central Family” upon their retirement. This is one reason the Foundation chose to establish an event where each Campuses’ and Centers’ retirees can come together occasionally after they leave the college. We welcome all retirees, their significant others, and any surviving spouse to attend, reconnect, and enjoy some camaraderie with other CCC retirees. This past fiscal year 17 employees retired. They are Todd Bosak, Kathy Brownell, Cindy Foxhoven, Vicki Harvey, Everett Hinton, Dale Janitscheck, Eric Jones, Betty Kooy, Glenda Liebig, Nancy Reese, Dee Regier, Marilyn Reynolds, Fred Roeser, Sharon Samuelson, Jim Strayer, Diane Vorderstrasse, and Linda Wenn. We welcome the new CCC Retirees! If you are interested in attending an event and you haven’t received an invitation, please contact Pat Stange, [email protected] or 402-460-2152.

I am not a current employee of Central Community College nor have I ever been employed by CCC but my commitment to the College is above and beyond what one might think. My husband, Les Oelschlager, was the first diesel instructor to be hired at Central Nebraska Vocational Technical School Number One (Tech) in 1966. He continued teaching until his retirement in 1987. I worked at the Navy Depot loading shells from 1944 through 1946, so we both have ties to that area of Hastings. When Les started out at the College, he was not impressed by the condition of the building which he was to start teaching in that first semester. The LaVergne building required a lot of cleanup, including sweeping of bird and rodent Oelschlager excrement as well as the general disrepair of the walls and floors. One of the other instructors hired from Omaha to teach that same semester left after seeing the condition of the building. Les grabbed a broom and started getting ready to hold classes. I am still visited many years later by former students Les taught. In August 2013, my sons and I honored Les by donating a bench and plaque at the site of the former Harlan Building on the Hastings Campus. It was one of the happiest days of my life to be able to attend that dedication. Several of Les’ former students came that day to revisit the site of their education. The Hastings Campus holds lots and lots of memories for my whole family. We were all considered part of the CCC family. Les would be in his height of glory seeing the new Diesel Building and the new Heavy Equipment Operator Technician program. CCC has meant so much for so many, I hope it continues to educate many more for years and years. “I am sincerely grateful for being selected as one of the Morrison Health Occupations recipients. It is a great honor to receive such a scholarship, and I am deeply appreciative of your support. I cannot wait to continue my education at CCC, while I work towards becoming a dental hygienist. Thank you again for your generosity and support.” 21

Outstanding Alumni Each year Central Community College campuses in conjunction with the Central Community College Alumni Director nominate and award the Outstanding Alumni honor to a deserving graduate from each of their respective campuses. Over the years, 85 graduates and one family have received the honor. Central Community College’s Alumni Director is Cheri Beda. Her office is located in the CCC Administration Offices located on the west end of the Grand Island Campus. Please feel free to contact her at 308-398-7437 or [email protected] to discuss your opportunities as an alumni of Central Community College. Central Community College Foundation is the conduit through which the College presents this award to deserving alumni. Below are the recipients who were bestowed the honor at the commencement ceremonies in May 2016. Grand Island Campus honored Adriana ArroyoHerrera of Grand Island. She was born in Mexico City and is the second youngest of 10 children. Adriana immigrated to the United States when she was 20 years old where she learned English and then continued her education. Arroyo-Herrera received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services from CCC-Grand Island in 2011 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Bellevue University in 2012, and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Doane University in 2016. She has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for The Friendship House for five years. Adriana and her husband, Keith, have three children: Bryton, Adrienne, and Daniel. Hastings Campus honored Connie Helzer of Hastings. She is a Sandy Creek High School graduate who received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health and Human Services from CCC-Hastings in 1998. She is now working toward a drug and alcohol counselor’s license through Bellevue University. Helzer has been case manager at The Bridge in Hastings since 2009. The Bridge is a long-term treatment center for women who have children and are recovering from addictions. Helzer, who has 22 years of personal experience in sobriety, is responsible for facilitating trauma group meetings, providing referrals, helping clients with daily needs, employment and social services, and redirecting unbeneficial social behaviors and encouraging positive change. Her prior experience includes working as a psych technician at Hastings Regional Center from 1986 to 1990, as secretary for Willmes Flying Service from 1990 to 1994, and providing community support for drug and alcohol clients at South Central Behavioral Services from 1998 to 1999. She was also self-employed providing residential cleaning services from 1994 to 1996 and from 2000 to 2009. Connie’s husband of 15 years, Wade, is also a graduate of CCC and is self-employed as an electrician. She has two daughters, Chellsie and Josie, and two grandsons. 22

Outstanding Alumni “My life changed after receiving my associate’s degree,” she said. “My self-esteem improved and I started being a more productive and responsible member of society. I truly believe that my children’s lives were changed by watching me attend college at CCC. They say they never thought of not going on to college.” Columbus Campus honored Dr. Rony Ortega of Bennington. Dr. Ortega began his college career at CCC-Columbus after graduating from Schuyler Central High School in 1997. He transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. He also earned Master’s degrees in School Counseling and Educational Administration and Supervision and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Although Ortega did not receive his diploma from CCC when he left in 1999, he has since transferred his credits back and been awarded an Associate of Arts degree. Rony, who serves as principal of Alice Buffet Magnet Middle School in Omaha, began his professional career as a Spanish teacher at Elkhorn High School. He has also worked as a high school counselor, athletic director, and assistant principal at both a middle school and a high school. He credits his passion for learning and success to his experiences as a first-generation college student at Central Community College. “I firmly believe community colleges are a first-rate option and a gateway to opportunity for all,” he said. “I consider myself a lifelong learner and believe I work in the greatest profession that allows for continuous learning as well as the opportunity to transform lives through education.” Ortega and his wife, Cara, have three daughters: Gabriela, Ariana, and Natalia. “I am writing to thank you for your generous $1,500 Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as a recipient of your scholarship. I will be going into Business Administration or Accounting and this scholarship will help for my first year. I will be able to achieve my general classes for either one of the majors. I am currently a senior from Lexington High School and the first in my family who will be graduating and attending college. For my first two years I will attend the Lexington Learning Center, then I plan to move on to a university. By awarding me the Berniece Blomenkamp Smith Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which now allows me to focus more on the most important aspects of my learning. I hope one day I will be able to help others (which is one of the things I love to do) in big things like you have helped me.” 23

Audited Financial Report

Central Community College Foundation & Central Community CollegeFoundation Foundation Warren & Velda Wilson Balance Sheet—All Funds Consolidated Balance Sheet—All Funds Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016 Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Loans Receivable Charitable Remainder Unitrusts CCC Receivable Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Pledges Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Pledges Cash Value – Life Insurance Fixed Assets, net of depreciation Total Balance Sheet Assets

June 30, 2016

LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE Liabilities: Accounts Payable CCC Payable Deferred Income Gift Annuities Payable Total Liabilities Fund Balances Total Liabilities & Fund Balance

June 30, 2015

$1,990,337 28,380,893 47,715 201,472 0 1,735 6,050 7,547,166 (150,943) 46,987 87,176 $38,158,588

$1,447,595 26,653,512 67,582 214,495 49,892 0 9,105 1,874,520 (46,863) 76,862 106,193 $30,452,893

$101 2,847 0 484,844 $487,792 $37,670,796 $38,158,588

$94 0 0 497,303 $497,397 $29,955,496 $30,452,893

I believe strongly in the role of community colleges and the opportunities they provide to students from all backgrounds. I saw the advantages of a community college education for many students as a high school guidance counselor, and this viewpoint has strengthened during my time as a faculty member at Central Community College. I have personally witnessed the impact of scholarships provided by the CCC Foundation for students in the personal development and education classes I teach. Many students have been able to move to careers that would have only been a dream without the financial assistance they have received. I have seen countless individuals better their lives for themselves, their families, and their communities through support Craig Ratzlaff received through the CCC Foundation. It has been a privilege for me Personal Development to be able to contribute to their success through my donations to the Instructor Foundation.

24

Central Community College Foundation Audited Financial Report & Warren & Velda Wilson Central Community CollegeFoundation Foundation Consolidated Income Statement—All Income Statement—All Funds Funds Fiscal June30,30, 2016 FiscalYear Year Ending Ending June 2016 June 30, 2016

REVENUE

Gifts Interest & Dividends Net Gains (losses) and Increase in Fair Value of Investments Fund Raising Proceeds Other Income Farm Income Gifts Returned In-Kind Revenue from CCC Total Revenue EXPENDITURES Scholarships – CCCF Funds & Indirect Funds Returned Gifts Trustee Fees Operating Expenses Fund Raising Expenses CCC Program Support Expenses Transfers to CCC Other Total Expenditures Net Increase/Decrease in Fund Balance

June 30, 2015

$8,766,239 227,521

$3,311,159 216,293

(382,634)

(108,375)

235,218 94,192 456,605 4,666 251,643 $9,653,450

187,029 147,611 439,706 4,546 435,239 $4,633,208

$666,894 2,600 127,410 878,082 65,871 19,105 97,563 80,625 $1,938,150 $7,715,300

$816,222 0 127,308 690,844 70,085 24,882 407,831 78,000 $2,215,172 $2,418,036

Gift in Kind Donors

Donations of services, materials, and equipment have played an important role in support of Central Community College and its mission over the years. The following companies and individuals have made “in-kind” contributions during 2015-2016: Richard Abraham Estate—Columbus Cargill Value Added Meat—Columbus Island Supply Welding Co.—Grand Island JBS—Grand Island Brad J. Kuehn—Hastings

Phoenix Contact USA, Inc.—Middletown, PA Precision Agronomy Solutions—Wood River Marty & Patricia Stange—Juniata Carolyn H. Whitesel—Hastings

25

Direct Scholarship Graph The following graph is a reflection of scholarship funds generated through donations made directly to the CCC Foundation and from earnings on endowed scholarship accounts. Over the past 29 years, the Foundation has distributed $2,680,480 in scholarships to students at all CCC locations.

“On Friday of last week, I was heading out the door when I grabbed the mail from the mailbox and stuck it in my purse. Several hours later, I remembered it was there and opened it. I had a green and white envelope from Central Community College with a letter inside congratulating me on being selected to receive a $1,000 from the Myrtle Grimminger scholarship fund. I was shocked! I have received numerous smaller scholarships in the past, but no single scholarship in the amount of $1,000. As I thought about it the rest of the day, I wondered who Myrtle Grimminger was, as her name sounded familiar, and felt honored to be a recipient of generosity in her name. My curiosity led me to a simple Google search. I came across her obituary. I felt a lump in my throat as I read that she attended night school and was a supporter of Girl Scouts. I realized that I have much in common with Mrs. Grimminger. As a wife to a hard-working man and mother to a vivacious five year old boy and a “coming out of her shell” seven year old girl, I am familiar with the sacrifices involved in having many family obligations and still seeking an education, even if it means attending class at night. And I, too, am a supporter of Girl Scouts, serving as a leader for a troop of energetic Daisy scouts. Although I have had the pleasure of seeing my girls grow by leaps and bounds the last two years, I am still convinced that they have helped me grow more. Please know that I understand and appreciate the hard work that it took to earn this $1,000. Someone else put forth their sweat and energy and then gifted it to me. This means a lot to my family and I, and it will be put to good use as I continue my education as a Registered Nurse. I will continue to work hard, hoping to eventually work towards an Advanced Practice Nurse degree. Please know that you have made a difference for someone who appreciates your generosity very much. Thank you.” 26

Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation In December 2012, the Central Community College Foundation and the Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation (Wilson Foundation) executed documents to begin the process of converting the Wilson Foundation from a private foundation to a public foundation. This conversion is expected to be final in 2018. The process has allowed the Wilson Foundation to consolidate assets with the CCC Foundation. Scholarship awards will now remain consistent and the assets intact into perpetuity. The Wilson Foundation is comprised of the following board members: John Farrell, President, Jennifer Fleischer, Vice President, Lu Loehr, Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Randy Gilson, Scott Kummer, and Jay Landell. Janet Hajny serves as Ex-Officio. Warren & Velda Wilson devoted more than 60 years to farming in south central Nebraska. The couple had no children of their own and as part of their estate plan, they established an educational foundation to provide scholarships to help deserving young people in the area where they had made their own living. The Wilson’s wrote, “It is our desire that these scholarships not be limited to graduating seniors with only the highest levels of academic achievement.” “Other factors are also important to us including good citizenship, involvement in school and community activities, and potential for future academic success.” Since 2003, when the Central Community College Foundation began coordinating the scholarship, more than $5.6 million has been awarded to 5,214 recipients in nine Nebraska counties within their service area. Those counties are Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Hall, Hamilton, Nuckolls, Thayer, Webster, and York. All scholarship applicants must live in and graduate from a high school in one of those counties to be eligible. Scholarship recipients must also attend an institution of higher education in Nebraska the first year following graduation. This year 241 high school seniors benefited from the $1,250 scholarship for an award of $301,250. They are attending 25 community, public, or private colleges within the state of Nebraska during the 2016-17 academic year. This is a nonrenewable scholarship.

$6,000,000

Warren & Velda Wilson Foundation Scholarships Awarded $5,638,250 $276,250

$5,000,000

Scholarships Awarded Annually

Cumulative Total of Scholarships $4,000,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0

27

Foundation Staff

Left to right: Sharon Liske, Foundation Treasurer; Chanda Essink, Administrative Assistant; Jessica Soucie, Development Director; and Pat Stange, Development Coordinator. Front row: Dean Moors, Executive Director. In America, after years of living, learning, and giving, particularly at that point when I know I can no longer pass a pop culture quiz, it sometimes is equally as difficult to know what philanthropic organizations to support or how to do good for others. The one constant over the years has been to have the opportunity to witness and often share in the joy our students have experienced when they have been the recipients of Central Community College Foundation dollars. In education, like any other venue, there are tears of great sadness as well as great joy. In the midst of all the shared sad stories (stories that keep me up at night and often leave me feeling so feeble), hope for so many yet remains alive in what we do together to provide opportunity, services, facilities, and funding for our students.

Bob Glenn Admissions Recruiter Director

I can only hope for all of you the same feelings of humility that giving to this worthy cause has given me over the years. Perhaps, if you will--for your consideration--a lesson in shared gratitude?

28

Mission: The Foundation advances opportunities for quality educational services in Nebraska-based institutions.

ce Enhan e Provid

Vision:

Improving quality of life; fulfilling one dream at a time.

students

meet employer needs by providing for a qualified, productive workforce

te

ora Collab Endow

enhance financial support of

collaboration through strategic relationships

fully endow our operational needs so that 100% of incoming revenue supports students and college growth

Central Community College

Foundation

2727 West 2nd Street–Suite 211 Hastings, Nebraska 68901 www.cccneb.edu/foundation

The Power of Many Annual Report 2015-2016