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A newsletter of the Niskayuna Community Foundation ... enhancing the quality of life in Niskayuna through organized philanthropy. The Niskayuna Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Capital Region.

PO Box 9711 Niskayuna, NY 12309 • (518) 935-7899 • niskayunacf.org

Winter/Spring 2007-2008

Niskayuna’s Cindy Ball understands the importance of philanthropy. She learned it from her Mom and Dad.“My mother, Virginia Bard, made holiday wreaths for our church every year. She volunteered at Sunnyview into her 80s,” Ball said. “My father, Malcolm Bard, was a member of the Niskayuna Town Planning Board when I was in high school, and he was also active in the Hartwick College alumni fund. Consequently, I learned about philanthropy while growing up at home.”Cindy herself is very active as a community volunteer and philanthropist, supporting such causes as the Ellis Hospital Foundation, literacy programs, and the Niskayuna Community Foundation. Her husband, Duane, runs Astro Chemical, an epoxy formulation business founded by her father in 1959. Duane was one of the original Schenectady participants in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program.Consequently, it should come as no surprise that the 5th-generation Niskayunan and her husband have established a donor advised fund through the Niskayuna Community Foundation. Through establishing the fund, they intend to pass on the legacy of giving to their two daughters, Alysa Arnold and Erica Fuller. Their first grant was a record board for the Niskayuna High School swimming pool.“It’s important for families in our community to give of their time, talents, and finances to contribute to making Niskayuna a better place,” Ball said. “And children learn by example.”Instilling a sense of community support in their daughters was important to Ball. Her eldest daughter, Alysa, as a middle-school student in the late 80s, used to read to a visually-impaired woman at the Glendale Home. She was interviewed and later recognized by WNYT-TV as one of the inaugural “13 Kids Who Care.” As an adult, living in Saratoga, Alysa has been involved in mentoring programs, graduated from “Leadership Saratoga,” and serves on the

board of directors for the Universal Preservation Hall.Erica, who holds a masters degree in environmental science, recently married and relocated to Saratoga. Consequently, environmental causes are near and dear to Erica, and, Cindy is certain that Erica will find ways to become active in and support organizations in the Spa City. Ball remains heavily invested in Niskayuna’s success.“I want to see Niskayuna continue to be a good place to grow up, and raise children,” Ball said, noting that her first grandchild, Virginia Arnold, will celebrate her first birthday in March. “I’d like to see people keep supporting community projects that will attract people to the area.”If you’d like more information on how you can establish a lasting gift through the Niskayuna Community Foundation, please contact Cindy Phillippe at (518) 935-7899. For more information on donor advised funds, see page 2.

Philanthropy – It’s a Family Affair for the BallsBy Ray Brownell, member of the Niskayuna Community Foundation Board of Directors

Cindy Bard Ball with her daughter, Alysa Arnold, and granddaughter Virginia.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEThe Niskayuna Community Foundation is your foundation. Through it you can show your commitment to and re-spect for the quality of life you and your family find in our community. Through the grants it provides to organiza-tions in Niskayuna, it plants the seeds that provide educational, recreational, cultural and health related programs that benefit residents from early childhood to senior citizens. Through scholarships and awards, it recognizes excellence and service and creates opportunities for success. When the Niskayuna Community Foundation takes these actions, everyone wins. Our belief is in the “power of many”. Many donors making gifts to the Foundation of whatever amount they can is what allows us to continue to support those good programs and new ideas that make Niskayuna a great place to live and raise a family. As you consider the contributions you plan to make this year, please consider the impact you can make on your community through your gift to the Foundation. Make a difference in your community–be part of “the power of many”–support the Niskayuna Community Foundation. Thank you and best wishes to you and all in Niskayuna for 2008.Sincerely,Briggs McAndrews

Eleanor and John Brown and Nancy Fitzroy attend Community Philanthropy Night.

MOre ABOUT DONOr ADvISeD FUNDSCharitably minded individuals, families and corpora-tions that wish to be actively involved with the distribu-tion of grant or gift money, but not the day to day man-agement of a charitable fund, frequently find the Donor Advised Fund the perfect charitable vehicle.

A Donor Advised Fund allows donors to enjoy an ongo-ing involvement with their charitable gift, benefit from the tax advantages afforded to public charities by the In-ternal Revenue Service Code, and ensure that their gifts become a permanent charitable legacy.

A Donor Advised Fund is a component fund of the Nis-kayuna Community Foundation. As such it allows do-nors to retain involvement in directing gifts from the fund. Yet the fund won’t be subjected to the excise taxes and burdensome reporting requirements that a private foundation would be.

In addition, a donor can take advantage of the 50% of adjusted gross income contribution limits, and may re-ceive current fair market value gift credit for any type of property gift.

With a Donor Advised Fund, you can name successors to carry on your charitable goals. For example, you may name your children, grandchildren, or other trusted ad-visors to carry on your legacy. This will allow you to pass your giving values on to future generations.

For more information call (518) 935-7899.

ALUMNUS GIveS BACKDan Lazarek, Niskayuna Class of 1983, felt strongly that his high school experience at Niskayuna was a great one! He decided that he wanted to give back to the school he loved and thought other alumni would also. To do this he approached the Niskayuna Community Foundation and offered an extremely generous contribution enabling NCF to purchase an extensive software program that would help reach out to alumni. Through the contacts that would be facilitated by the Raiser’s Edge program, Dan felt confident alumni would welcome the opportunity to give back to their hometown community while keeping in touch with the high school. In addition it will help maintain records for class reunions.

THANKS DAN for your generosity!

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YOU Are INvITeD….The Niskayuna Community Foundation invites YOU to join a very special club–The Legacy Society. NCF is seeking Founding Members of our new Legacy Society…people who all share the common bond of generosity and the vision to plan for tomorrow through a planned or future gift to their community.It’s easy to become a Founding Member of the Legacy Society. You can plan a gift to the Niskayuna Community Foundation that will begin sometime in your future. It can be as simple as leaving a gift in your will. Then let us know you have made that provision so we can thank you today for your vision.It could also be through

• A gift of real estate• Naming NCF as a beneficiary to a life insurance policy• Establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity that pays a fixed lifelong income to you • Establishing a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, a Charitable Remainder Unitrust or donating to a

Pooled Income Fund A planned gift to NCF is one of the easiest, most efficient ways to create a legacy of giving for Niskayuna town and school residents. And because NCF is an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Capital Region, a public charity, such gifts can offer substantial tax benefits.In partnership with the Niskayuna Community Foundation you can have the courage and vision to plan for tomorrow through a planned or future gift. Members of the Board of Directors have already made this commitment. Please consider joining us. Call Cindy Phillippe at 935-7899.Legacy Society members will be recognized today for future generosity and will be included in special annual events for the Legacy Society.

Christine Perlee, Chair of the Murray Award for Excellence in Education Committee, announced that the award was presented in 2007 to two Niskayuna High School teachers. Congratulations go to recipients Jason Bach, an American History teacher, and Stephen Honicki, a teacher of Advanced Cinematography and Photography. Students and the NCF committee surprised them in their classrooms.

Students said Mr. Honicki helped to transform the Art Department, helped students find their niche, and influenced students to seek a career in art. He was described as fair and impartial and one who genuinely cares about his students. Mr. Bach was described as passionate and inspiring, and also a mentor. His lectures are exciting and he encourages students to think outside the box.

The Murray Award was established by Edwards B. Murray, and daughters Jeanne Murray Veasey and Kathy Murray Crowe, to recognize the positive impact high school teachers have on students. It recognized the belief of the Murray family that outstanding educators who continue to learn are essential to improving schools and enhancing the education of students. Both recipients received $2500 for use in the professional development activity of their choosing.

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Jason Bach (third from right) receiving the 2007 Murray Award.

Stephen Honicki, 2007 Murray Award Winner, talks about how he enjoys working with Niskayuna students.

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■ $2500 - United Way of the Greater Capital Re-gion for a collaborative project with the Schenect-ady County Public Library to stimulate early learn-ing and literacy.

■ $2500 - Van Antwerp Middle School to support an anti-bullying program in response to teacher concerns.

■ $2000 - Volunteer Physicians Project of Sche-nectady-Schenectady Free Health Clinic to fund non-narcotic drugs for needy Niskayuna resi-dents.

■ $1900 - Birchwood Elementary PTO to provide a basketball system that will serve the physical edu-cation needs of K-2 and special needs students.

■ $1500 - Umbrella of the Capital District to com-plete home inspections for low income elderly and disabled homeowners in Niskayuna.

■ $1500 - Glencliff Elementary School to help re-place the school sound system for use for presenta-tions for students and outside community groups such as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

■ $1000 - Town of Niskayuna Recreation Depart-ment for furniture for the Senior Center.

■ $1000 - Schenectady Theatre for Children to of-fer the Great Minds Series historical performance in Niskayuna Schools.

■ $1000 - Jewish Community Center to be added to donations needed to fund a performance quality Grand Piano for community programs.

■ $1000 - Niskayuna High School English Depart-ment for a writer-in-residence program benefiting students from learning disabled to gifted.

■ $1000 - Environmental Clearinghouse of Sche-nectady to assist with renovation of the historic Niskayuna Grange Building and former one room schoolhouse.

■ $880 - Northeastern Association of the Blind to offer eye screening to children in Niskayuna Day Care facilities.

■ $600 - Niskayuna High School Class of 2008 for a healthy alternative after prom activity.

■ $500 - Rosendale Elementary PTO to support an after-school Spanish enrichment program for 1st and 2nd graders.

■ $500 - Niskayuna DARE to sponsor a summer running program encouraging health and fitness in young people.

■ $500 - Van Antwerp Middle School Drama Club for a sound system to be used for productions, as well as for other clubs and community groups.

2007 Grants AwardedDistribution Committee Co-Chairmen David Putz and Bob Sowinski indicated that 34 organizations applied in 2007 for $110,000 in grants. Chosen from a very competitive pool of applications, the following 15 recipients received grants at the Community Philanthropy Night on November 7.

SCHOLArSHIPS & AWArDSKristine Gregory, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, is pleased to announce the following scholarship and award winners for 2007.

Richard Huether ScholarshipRobert Millspaugh

College Promise ScholarshipAnton Ushkan

50th Anniversary ScholarshipLyndsi Holmes and Christopher Norton

Community Service AwardAlexander Coppola

Special thanks to the following community members who served on the committee: Judy Dannes, Ginny Gritman, Kathy Greenthal, Katie Kelleher and Kathy Putz.

The Youth and Philanthropy Committee researched applica-tions from local agencies and presented a grant of $10,000 to Safe House Executive Director Delores McIntosh. The Youth and Philanthropy Program teaches young people how to give back to their community. It is a collaboration between the United Way of the Capital Region, the Schenectady Youth Commision, and the McAndrews Family Fund of the Niska-yuna Community Foundation.

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Philanthropists ($5,000 to $9,999)Kathy Murray Crowe and John Crowe Anne and Walt Robb

Lamplighters($2,500 to $4,999)Isabelle and Briggs McAndrews

Bridge Builders($1000 to $2499)Dr. N. Balasubramaniam Cindy Bard Ball and Duane Ball Mike and Linda Breault Flossie and Bob Fritz Wally and Addy Graham John and Katherine Greenthal Nan and Hugh Murphy Dick and Cindy Hamilton Phillippe Emile and Ann Walraven

Gatekeepers($500-$999)Harry and Betty Apkarian Bonnie and Willard Daggett Sarah E. Gage Roger and Barbara Grasier Carol Hyde and Sanjay Correa Bill and Denise Leader John and Irene Merry Mike and Debby Mullaney Doty Family Foundation – Ms. Anne Marie Paine Richard M. Sills Barbara Dobbins Stratton Mr. Roy O. Stratton, Jr.

Stepping Stones($250-$499)Lillian Bertalan and Michael DePetrillo John and Eleanor BrownRay Brownell George Chelius III and Lynn Derry Don and Chris DeLuke Maude H. Dunlap and Stanley L. Jones Bob and Fran Fazio Neil and Jane Golub Mrs. Walter E. Graubart John and Mary Held Donald and Shirley Hirshorn Barbara and Ned Landon David and Debye Lurie Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, LLC William D. and Robin McPartlon C. Lawrence Paine Richard and Barbara Preisman Stephanie Pommerer-Joshl Domenico and Victoria Salamone Lawrence and Sheila Spraragen Assemblyman Jim Tedisco The Valenza Family

Annual Fund - “The Power of Many”Thank you to these donors who contributed between November 15, 2006 and November 15, 2007. Please accept our apologies if we have errored by misspelling or omitting your name in reproducing our donor list. Please contact us so we do not error in future publications at 935-7899 or dputz@nycap.rr.com

Friend($100-$249)Mr. and Mrs. David W. Anker Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Betty Carol and Lyle Barlyn Kevin and Lark Baughman Joyce Beckley The Belhumeur Family Elmer and Olga Bertsch L. Ann Bish James and Veronica Blendell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bracken Jim and Sandra Buhrmaster Denis and Brita Chagnon Dr. and Mrs. David Cohen James B. and Lucy T. Comly Wilma and Jim Corcoran Clem and Marcia Davis Dr. Barbara Dickson Mary Jane Dike Larry and Celine Edwards John and Susan Fenaroli Richard and Betty Ferencik Nancy D. Fitzroy Craig and Nina Fuehrer David and Phyllis Fusco Helen W. George Nancy and Richard Ginsburg Clark and Millie Gittinger Paul Hasler Joel and Julia Helfman Alan and Nancy Hickenbottom Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Holloway Rich and Lisa Holt Faith D. Hopkins Karen Huggins Joan and Peter Ipsen Priti Irani John and Lana Jersen Ernest H. and Gloria Kahn Rev. James J. Kane Fred and Sandy Kaplan Mr. Robert Khalife and Ms. Margaret Elvin Dr. and Mrs. David D. Kim Harry and Kathleen Leader Tim and Kathleen Lederach Dr. Oscar C. & Kathryn V. Lirio Michael and Kay MacLaury Charles and Sharon Maneri Dennis McAndrews Jean McAndrews Mr. and Mrs. Hal McCarthy David and Denise McGraw Patricia McNamara Michael and Amy McPartlon Rick and Peggy Mele Lt. Col. And Mrs. Irving B. Mickey Ms. Elizabeth Milano Rosemary Mullaney

Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Murray, Jr. Kaye Nardella Niskayuna Friends of Music Rich and Dawn Okonski and Family Jenny C. Overeynder Caleb and B. Paine Christine Perlee Ken and Gladys Petersen Anne L. Peterson Richard and Marguerite Philbrick Ronald and Cynthia Placek Robert and Elizabeth Prendergast David and Kathleen Putz Fouad and Louise Sattar Marcy Schaefer June Schechter Mr. and Mrs. James J. Schultheis and Family Mr. and Mrs. W. Daniel Serowick Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shuey Herbert and Cynthia Shultz Peter L. Sosnow, MD and Mrs. Jeanne M. Sosnow Robert and Cecelia Sowinski Mr. and Mrs. H. Austin Spang Michael and Jackie Stampalia Dorothy S. Stevens Darton and Deborah Strayer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tamoschat R.M. and K.S.R. Tentor Joan Terwilliger Mr. and Mrs. David G. Tieman Van Antwerp Middle School Roy H. Williams Gene and Sue Zeltmann

Supporters($50-$99)Janet Olin Altschuller Margery K. Amerling Anonymous Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Bailey Gabe and Diane Basil Walter and Wendy Berninger Laurel Burns and Kevin Keller Glenn W. Busby and Margaret E. Bean Frederick and Rebecca Chu Mr. and Mrs. William R. Collins Rev. Scott & Dr. Heidi DeBlock Helen G. Dejnozka DeLuke Orthodontics, PC Edna L. Doigan Tracey Farrar-Gilson Richard and Joan Felak Mary Jane Fisher Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Fox Eileen S. Fox Stuart and Corinne Freake Halina M. Gajewski Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. Gatzemayer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gemmiti Cynthia W. Hamilton

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John and Carol Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kaufmann Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koch Barbara Lapidus and Carl Snyder Louisa Lombardo and James Dillon Marc Marholin Lisa and Bernard J. Martinese Donna McAndrews and Michael Pipa Douglas and Paula Miller Joel and Mary Neufeld Niskayuna Educational Support Personnel Janet O’Farrell Jenny C. Overeynder Carl and Joann Paulsen Dr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Pizzo Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Polsinelli Mr. and Mrs. David Raycroft Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rivest Randall and Patricia Roeser Rodney and Janet Rosenberg Emily Ross Helen, Bob, Becky and Sara Salamone Amy and Anthony Salamone Don and Sarah Schermerhorn Ms. Joanne Seltzer Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Skudder Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sotile Frank and Marilyn Stevens Katherine C. Stevens Ernestine M. Stevenson John and Susan Sweeney

David and MaryLou Terrenzio Mr. and Mrs. George E. Terwilliger Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Tomaino Barbara and Dan Trask Dorothea and Walt Wilmot Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Wilson Jeffrey Wilson Mrs. Anne W. York

Cornerstone Club($1-$49)Gary Adelson Jacqueline J. Albanese Fran and Mark Aronowitz Kenneth Ashe Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Bentley Vince and Tina Bianchi Paul and Eleanor Biklen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chu Mrs. Lawrence A. Cioffi Stuart and Carole Cohen Sue Fryling Judy and Sy Gluck Hank and Mary Ellen Haase Mr. and Mrs. George Halsey John P. Halstead Mr. and Mrs. James B. Harrington John and Janet Henderson David and Trudy Hudson Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Jackson Anonymous

Mr. Robert Kasman Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Keats Rochelle and Patrick Kehoe Robert and Elaine Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kitzman Mrs. Eugene A. Leary Ellen LaBerge Joseph V. and Ann Lemmond Alfred H. and Katherine Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Markey Kristine Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Max Mendelson Eric and Gilah Moses Hans-Friedrich and Terri Mueller Mark and Kay Opdyke Susan Penny Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Orlando J. Pigliavento Jean-Paul Poulin and Anne M. Lagan Elizabeth Russell Eldon and Elaine Springsted Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Steven Jane Subramanian Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Swyers Jr. Judy Tomisman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Van Wert Ken and Beth Webb Ben and Sue Whitaker Steven and Shannon Wolfort Allen and Barbara Wood Dick and Ann Wyles

Grant Applications NeededThe Board of Directors of NCF anticipates the availability of $20,000 in funds to be distributed in 2008. Grant applications and details of eligibility are available on our website niskayunacf.org or by calling Dave Putz at 785-0764. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status or operate under the sponsorship of an organization that does, or be sponsored by the Town of Niskayuna or the Niskayuna School District. Letters of Inquiry are due by March 1, 2008 and completed applications are due by April 14, 2008.Mini grants for requests up to $1000 are available all year using a modified process.

NCF has a website. You can find us at niskayunacf.org

Donations may be made online.

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Thank you Senator Farley and Assemblyman Tedisco

The Niskayuna Community Foundation will soon be publishing a community service directory for all Niskayuna town and school district residents thanks to member items supported by Senator Hugh Farley and Assemblyman James Tedisco. NCF is the recipient of $5000 from Senator Farley and $10,000 from Assemblyman Tedisco.

The directory project is being chaired by board member Karen Huggins. NCF is working in collaboration with Family and Child Services, and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region 2-1-1 Task force to research directory contents. The directory will be printed and mailed to all residents next spring.

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Given in memory of… Pam Jorgensen Brown …by Cynthia Hamilton Dick and Cindy PhillippeJean Bundy…by Richard and Sharon ChuKathleen Macy Corcoran…by Mr. and Mrs. James CorcoranDonald E. Craig…by Dr. & Mrs. Eugene W. ZeltmannGlenn Davis USMA, 1947…by Ronald & Marilyn TamoschatLadislav Dejnozka…by Helen G. DejnozkaSteve Dirks…by Cynthia Hamilton Dick and Cindy PhillippeGuy Johnson…by Karen HugginsScott McAndrews…by Joyce Beckley Rev. James Kane Ms. Louisa Lombardo and Mr. James Dillon Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Marc Marholin Briggs and Isabelle McAndrews Dennis and Elizabeth McAndrews Jean McAndrews Donna McAndrews and Michael Pipa Patricia McNamara Kaye Nardella Dick and Cindy Phillippe Dominick Pizzo Helen, Bob, Becky and Sarah Salamone Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Salamone Amy and Anthony Salamone Michael Stampalia Ken and Beth Webb

GIFTS IN HONOR/MEMORY (11/15/06 TO 11/15/07)Gifts were given in honor of special occasions in the lives of these people by those who care.

Evelyn Nyland…by Ken Ashe Sue Fryling Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gemmiti Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Jackson Kristine Maxwell Niskayuna Educational Support Personnel Susan Penny Kathy Putz

Norma Knapp Peterson…by Daughter, Ms. Anne L. Peterson

Katherine Pontius…by Dick and Cindy Phillippe

Given in honor of …Nancy Fitzroy…by Dr. & Mrs. John F. BrownBecky, Bob Jr., Amy and Karen Fritz , “ our four great grads” …by Parents, Bob and Flossie FritzHelen George’s 95th Birthday…by Cindy and Duane Ball Doty Family Foundation, Anne Marie Paine Stuart and Corinne Freake Wally and Addy Graham Fred and Sandy Kaplan Bob and Elaine Kennedy Ned and Barbara Landon Mike and Debby Mullaney Caleb Paine C. Lawrence Paine Dick and Cindy Phillippe Sarah Schermerhorn Emile and Ann Walraven

Brian Kim’s graduation from Niskayuna High School…by Parents, Dr. and Mrs. David KimDick Mathews’ many years of service to the Niskayuna Community...by Lil Bertalan and Mike DePetrillo Dan Mayer’s rapid recovery…by Eric and Gilah MosesBriggs McAndrews’ birthday by… Robert Khalife & Margaret ElvinBriggs and Isabelle McAndrews…by Mr. and Mrs. James BlendellJohn K. Prendergast…by Robert and Elizabeth PrendergastSuzanah B. Tieman…by Husband, David Tieman

Gifts were given in memory of special people by those who were touched by their lives.

Ge Matching Gifts

YES! General Electric will match donations to the Niskayuna Community Foundation, BECAUSE-we are a part of the Community Foundation for the Capital Region (CFCR), a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. If you are eligible for a GE match, all you have to do is go to the website for the GE Foundation, Matching Gifts Program (www.ge.com/foundation/matching_gifts.html), sign in and register your gift under the name of The Community Foundation for the Capital Region. Already many of our donors have chosen this option and we are very grateful to each of you who has contributed to NCF through the GE Matching Gifts Program! Also, many thanks to the General Electric Company for their support of our local community.

*If you want to apply for matching funds don’t forget the organization name is Community Foundation for the Capital Region and the Federal Tax ID number is 14-1505623.

Richard Roberts…by Wally and Addy Graham

Eldon Springsted…by Dick and Cindy Phillippe

Virginia Williams…by Van Antwerp Middle School Husband, Roy Williams

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Please Support Niskayuna with a Gift

Do You Know A Niskayuna High Alumnus?

The Foundation has facilitated the formation of the Niskayuna Alumni Association to help maintain Niskayuna ties with high school alumni. The Association will assist classes with alumni contacts for reunions and share with alumni news about today’s school district and community. An annual newsletter will be published. Alumni Association dues are $15.00 per year over age 30 and $10.00 per year under age 30.

So that we may reach out to all alumni, please contact us with the name, address and e-mail address of any alumnus you know. They will then receive our newsletter, be invited to join the Alumni Association and their address will be passed on to their graduating class for notices of reunions.

Please contact Bill Leader at (518) 370-1346 or wleader@nycap.rr.com.

Board of DirectorsJ. Briggs McAndrews

President

David Putzvice-President

emile WalravenSecretary

Michael MullaneyTreasurer

Cindy Ball

Dr. Michael Breault

ray Brownell

Bonnie Daggett

Debrah A. DeLuke

Mona Golub

Bruce Hegstad

richard Holt

Karen Huggins

David Lurie

William Leader

William McPartlon

Christine Perlee

Cindy Phillippe

John reilly

robert Sowinski

Judy Tomisman

vincent valenza

Honorary BoardHarry & Betty Apkarian

Helen W. George

Neil and Jane Golub

Wally and Addy Graham

roy & Nancy Hershey

richard Huether

Barbara & Ned Landon

Mark & Terri Little

Nan and Hugh Murphy

Walt and Anne robb

roy & Barbara Stratton

Karen Bilowith, United Way of the Capital Region (L) and Bill Spolyer of the Schenectady Free Health Clinic (R) hold grant checks received on Philanthropy Night. Bob Sowiniski, Distribution Committee Co-Chairman, looks on.

Special thanks to:General Electric Matching Gifts

Dell Direct Giving Campaign