Educational Foundation Inc.

Thoughts from the Boardroom

Greetings and welcome to the inaugural issue of Impact, the electronic newsletter of the Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Educational Foundation Inc.!

I am Anne Hall, the chair of the LFCC Educational Foundation Board and a resident of Fauquier County. This e-newsletter will be distributed to you several times a year to keep you posted on how your contributions are making a difference.

You may be wondering about the name: Impact. There is no greater feeling than knowing that what you do impacts others’ lives for the better. As you know, the sole purpose of the Foundation is to raise money for the College. You are probably thinking: Why in the world would you want to ask others for money? That’s scary! Let me assure you that I am not a fundraiser – I am a dream maker. I help LFCC students to achieve their dreams. I don’t ask donors for money – I ask them for investments. There is no greater investment than in people and education.

No matter how much you have contributed to the Foundation, please know that it has made an impact.

As you know, many of our students are the first persons in their immediate families to ever attend college. When you contribute money to a scholarship, a program, a building or to employee professional development, you are providing resources for students to complete their studies. So, whenever you are asked to contribute money to the Foundation, please remember that, yes – you are donors. However, you are much more than that – you are dream makers too.

We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter. Please send your ideas, suggestions and questions to Linnie Carter, the vice president of college advancement at LFCC, at lcarter@lfcc.edu.

Thank you and let’s continue to make an impact!

Anne Hall
Chair, LFCC Educational Foundation Board

Making an Impact—Contributions and Grants

In 2006, $486,840.57 was raised for the LFCC Educational Foundation. Of these funds, cash contributions totaled $329,554.50 and stock contributions totaled $157,286.07. The funds will be used for scholarships, academic programs, facilities and professional development.

In 2006, 44 new funds were established, of which 31 were new scholarship funds. The other funds helped support the College by providing monetary support for equipment purchases, faculty positions, program support and professional development.

The Dalke family has lived in the Shenandoah Valley for nearly a century and operates one of the oldest family-owned theatre businesses in the country. In 2006, the Dalke family donated over $100,000 to the LFCC Educational Foundation to establish the William F. Dalke Jr. Endowed Scholarship to benefit Shenandoah County Public School graduates.

From September 2006 to January 2007, the following individuals and organizations established scholarships to benefit LFCC students:

• Emerson E. Smith Jr. Scholarship - Established by Emerson E. Smith Jr., Ed.D., a College Board member since July 2005 and a Rectortown resident
• BB&T Charitable Foundation Scholarship - Established by the BB&T Charitable Foundation
• Virginia Savings Bank FSB Scholarship - Established by Virginia Savings Bank FSB
• LFCC Alumni Legacy Scholarship - Established by LFCC alumni donors

Your Gift At Work: Your Scholarship Recipients

Jamie Payne chose to attend LFCC because of its close proximity to her home. Her family is extremely important to her, and Payne was not ready to leave them to attend college. Her family’s impact on her life extends to her career choice. “My older sister had her first child when I was eight years old, and she has had three more since then,” Payne said. “Watching my nieces and nephews grow and learn has inspired me to be a teacher.”

In addition to taking classes at LFCC, Payne works at the Southern Fauquier Child Development Center, where she helps instruct a preschool class for four year olds. “The children in my class really make my day. They are bright, comical and very willing to learn,” Payne said. “To me, there is nothing more fulfilling than to see a young child’s eyes light up when she finally understands what you’ve been trying to teach her. Children need a lot of care, instruction and discipline, but most of all, they just need love. By becoming a teacher, I hope to give them those things.”

As a recent LFCC scholarship recipient, Payne is able to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. “I am extremely grateful for this scholarship, and I can assure you that it will not be wasted.” Upon graduating from LFCC, she plans to transfer to a four-year institution and major in elementary education.

David Shinkle knows about perseverance, and he is not afraid of setting high goals for himself. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Shinkle underwent major facial reconstructive surgery in his first year at LFCC. He also lost his grandfather to Alzheimer’s disease. “Even with these significant hurdles in my life, I have found the teachers [at LFCC] to be understanding of my situations. They gave me the time I needed to catch up on my work, and I have been able to succeed under their tutelage,” Shinkle said.

Shinkle is currently taking classes at LFCC and working 30 to 40 hours a week in an effort to save up enough money to transfer to Liberty University. After he receives his associate’s degree from LFCC, Shinkle plans to transfer and double major in psychology and graphic design/advertising.

Thanks to the LFCC Educational Foundation, Shinkle recently received a scholarship, allowing him to set aside more money for his educational goals. “I am honored that I was chosen to receive a scholarship and will strive, all the more, for the standard of excellence I have set for myself,” Shinkle said. “This financial aid is not only a blessing but an answer to prayer.”

Virginia Beaty wants her children to understand the value of an education. One way she is instilling this belief in them is by example. Beaty is a single mother of three children, ages 6, 3 and 1. In addition to caring for her children, she is currently attending school full time in pursuit of a degree in elementary education.
Without financial assistance, Beaty would not be able to attend college. However, thanks to the LFCC Educational Foundation scholarship program, she is able to move closer to her goal of becoming a teacher.

Her chosen career path was based on a number of different factors. “First, I love children of all ages. They are the future of this world. Secondly, becoming a teacher will allow for more time with my children. I will be working on their schedule and be home shortly after they arrive home. The third reason is personal. I come from a divorced family of four children. I am the only one to have graduated from high school and continue on to college. I did not have any role models to follow in my life -- both of my parents dropped out of school in the ninth grade,” Beaty said. “I do not want that for my children. I want them to know that if you work hard, anything is possible and that receiving an education is one of the most important things in your entire life.”

Has the LFCC Educational Foundation impacted you, your loved ones and/or your community? Take a few minutes to share your story with us by e-mailing Linnie Carter at lcarter@lfcc.edu.

Changing Lives: Giving Opportunities and Revenue Generation

Support the LFCC Educational Foundation Inc. when you purchase products and services online through over 600 stores! Here’s how:

1. Visit http://www.iGive.com.
2. Type your e-mail address in the box underneath the section that reads “Join here to support your favorite cause” and click “Join now.”
3. The next page that appears will read “Find a Cause to Support.” In the “Basic search” section, type “Lord Fairfax Community College.” The first option that appears will be “Lord Fairfax Community College Educational Foundation Inc.”
4. Complete the brief member agreement.
5. Download the iGive.com window when prompted. Downloading the window is not a requirement to complete the membership process. If you choose not to download it, then click the box that reads “No, Thanks.” However, if you choose to download it, the Foundation will receive a donation each time you visit and purchase from a participating iGive online store, whether or not you are logged into iGive.com. This feature is convenient because you do not have to go through http://www.iGive.com to select the stores that participate with iGive.com.
6. Note that you are now enrolled. When you purchase items through participating iGive online stores, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the Foundation. Please note that the percentage donated varies per online store. Thank you!

The Foundation’s Society of 1970 is growing and currently has 16 members. Members of the Society of 1970 will enjoy exclusive benefits that include invitation to the annual Appreciation Dinner, the College’s quarterly newsletter, the College and Foundation’s annual report, invitations to events at the home of LFCC’s president and a three-credit professional development course. For more information, please visit http://www.lfcc.edu/society_of_1970.html.

We need your help! The Foundation’s Discretionary Scholarship Fund provides students with the financial support for expenses that they have been unable to fund through other means. Students may apply for funds up to $1,000 between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, and the funds are issued directly to the vendor. Last year, the Discretionary Scholarship Fund provided students with the funds for items such as books, uniforms required for LFCC’s nursing program and a utility bill. The scholarship may also assist students with child care, health insurance and College-related transportation costs.

Tammy Walters is a spring 2006 recipient of the scholarship. “I am in tears and am completely grateful for this scholarship! You have taken a huge weight off of my shoulders. I look forward to continuing my education. I’m grateful that my skills are beginning to shine and I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ‘Thank you’ doesn’t seem to be enough!” Tammy said.

The Discretionary Scholarship Fund balance is currently $2,204.59. Please consider a contribution to the Discretionary Scholarship Fund. This contribution may be made in one installment or pledged over a three- to five-year period.

Individuals who wish to contribute to the LFCC Educational Foundation may do so by making checks payable to “LFCC Educational Foundation,” writing the name of the fund on the memo line and mailing the checks to the LFCC Educational Foundation Inc., 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645-1745.

Philanthropy News: Giving Tips and Statistics

According to the Perspectives on Not-For-Profit Organizations newsletter: “For 2006 and 2007, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) allows individuals age 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 from traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts (IRAs) to qualified charities without having to pay tax on the distributions. Contributions must be transferred directly from the IRA to the charity.” Please contact your financial advisors for more information.

Giving USA 2006 – The Annual Report on Philanthropy documented that $199.1 billion was donated by individuals in 2005, an increase of 2.9 percent from 2004. Of these contributions, the second largest sector of giving was education, with contributions totaling $38.6 billion.

Other News and Events: Foundation and College Updates

Enhancements to the LFCC Educational Foundation Web pages have been made, including changes to the scholarship Web pages: http://www.lfcc.edu/scholarships/. Information on the Foundation Web pages includes donor profiles, ways to support the Foundation and frequently asked questions: http://www.lfcc.edu/.

Working for You: LFCC Educational Foundation Board

Foundation Board Officers

• Anne C. Hall, Chair of the Board; Real Estate Broker, Long and Foster, representing Fauquier County
• Charles E. Day Jr., Vice Chair of the Board; Owner, Charles Day Insurance, representing Shenandoah County
• Diane E. Lewin, Treasurer of the Board; Retired certified public accountant, representing the City of Winchester
• John J. "Ski" Sygielski, Secretary of the Board; President, LFCC
• Linnie S. Carter, Executive Director, LFCC Educational Foundation; Vice President of College Advancement, LFCC

Foundation Board Members

• Kenneth L. Alger II, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, representing Page County
• Byron A. Brill, Peridontist, Byron A. Brill DDS, representing Warren County
• Providence LoPresti, Library Specialist, LFCC, representing Frederick County
• William J. Nordman, Real Estate Broker and Owner of Historic Properties Inc. and Fine Homes & Land, representing Clarke County
• Heather Painter, Outreach Counselor, LFCC, representing Shenandoah County
• Mark E. Pangle, Owner, Pangle Real Estate and Auction Company, representing Shenandoah County
• Marielle K. Racey, LFCC student, representing Shenandoah County
• Bob G. Sowder, President, The Sowder Co. Inc., representing Fauquier County
• Charles C. Spiro, Assistant Professor of Electronics Technology and Information Systems Technology, LFCC, representing Shenandoah County
• June M. Wilmot, Retired Economic Development Director, representing Frederick County
• Ann R. Wiltshire, Retired Medical Professional, representing Frederick County
• James C. Youngblood, CEO, The Marathon Bank, representing Frederick County

Individuals interested in joining the LFCC Educational Foundation Board should contact Linnie Carter at lcarter@lfcc.edu or (540) 868-4077.