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2007 Family of Funds
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS (Cont.)
Helen T. Bianca Nursing Scholarship
Fund (2000)
The Helen T. Bianca Nursing Scholarship Fund was
established as a permanent tribute to Helen Bianca,
loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who
respected and admired the dedicated people in the
nursing profession. The purpose of this fund is to
provide financial assistance to graduating seniors
at any high school in New Britain and Berlin who
wish to pursue a nursing degree at an accredited
four-year college or university.
Vincent F. Biscoglio, Sr., Memorial
Scholarship Fund (1998)
The Vincent F. Biscoglio, Sr., Memorial Scholarship
Fund was established by friends and family of Mr.
Biscoglio for graduating seniors of Berlin High
School who have participated in Berlin UpBeat.
Students must demonstrate qualities of leadership,
character and service to school and community;
and plan to pursue a degree at a four-year college
or university.
Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial
Scholarship Fund (1996)
The Gloria Biscoglio Bosco Memorial Scholarship
Fund was established by Gloria’s husband, Bob,
as a tribute to her years of teaching in the Berlin
school system. This scholarship provides funds for
Berlin High School seniors pursuing a degree in
elementary education.
Virginia and William Bray Scholarship
Fund (2003)
The Virginia and William Bray Scholarship Fund
was established by Ginny’s husband, Bill, as a
tribute to the wonderful people at the Jerome
Home who cared for her as she battled Parkinson’s
disease. This scholarship was designed to provide
educational assistance to the employees of Jerome
Home who are pursuing professional education
beyond high school.
Our Donors (Cont.)
CFGNB Discretionary Fund
T. Grace Firnhaber
Jim and Mary Lou Sanders
The Stanley Works-Matching Gifts Program
Susan and Raymond Venberg
in honor of our 50th anniversary
CFGNB Operating Fund
Dianne V. Harper
in memory of George C. Springer
John Marinelli Commercial Photography
in-kind gift
SEI Investments
TD Banknorth, N.A.
Wealth Management Group
William G. Bryant Memorial
Scholarship Fund (2001)
The William G. Bryant Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established by family and friends to honor the
memory of Billy Bryant, a smart, inquisitive, caring
young adult. This scholarship is for graduating
seniors of Plainville High School pursuing higher
education or technical training leading to a career
in engineering, the construction industry or real
estate development.
Dick Burkarth/Shuttle Meadow
Country Club Scholarship Fund
(2002)
The Dick Burkarth/Shuttle Meadow Country Club
Scholarship Fund was established by hundreds
of club members as a tribute to Dick upon his
retirement as head golf professional at Shuttle
Meadow Country Club. This scholarship is awarded
to a graduating high school senior and/or full-time
college student from Berlin, Farmington, New
Britain, Newington, Plainville or Southington who is
attending an accredited college or university, and
who plans to pursue a golf industry-related career.
Connecticut Health Foundation Fund
(2005)
The Connecticut Health Foundation’s Health
Leadership Fellows Program is a year-long
knowledge and skill-building program designed to
create leaders who will pursue careers in public
policy, public health practice, community advocacy,
academia and related fields. The Connecticut
Health Foundation Fund supports this program
with the Community Foundation of Greater New
Britain acting as fiscal agent.
Catherine C. Conway Memorial
Scholarship Fund (2005)
The Catherine C. Conway Memorial Scholarship
Fund was established as a bequest to the
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain to
be awarded annually to a graduating senior at
New Britain High School who will attend Central
Connecticut State University and pursue a degree
in education.
Partners in Philanthropy
Benefactor ($1,000 and above)
Anonymous
FSB Foundation, Inc.
Chris and Ken Julian
Doug and Donna Lasher
Charles and Joan Leach
Gregory and Pamela Reynolds
Paul and Annette Salina
James G. and Vickie J. Williamson
Jean Young
Special Friend ($500 to $999)
Anonymous (2)
Joe and Carmen Baker
Michael J. Davey Memorial
Scholarship Fund (1992)
The Michael J. Davey Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established by the Davey family as a memorial
to Michael, a student in the Alternative Education
Program (ALTA) at Southington High School. It is
awarded annually to a graduating senior of the
ALTA Program to encourage its graduates to
continue their education.
Alma Exley Scholarship Fund (1995)
The Alma Exley Scholarship Fund was established
in memory of Alma Exley, a dedicated educator
within the Connecticut Department of Education
and a tireless advocate for diversity in the teaching
profession. Before her death in 1995, Alma asked
her family to establish a scholarship program to
carry on her work. One scholarship provides
financial support and recognition to a student of
color admitted to a traditional teacher preparation
program at a Connecticut college or university. A
second scholarship is awarded to a person of color
who has completed the Connecticut Department
of Higher Education’s Alternate Route to Teacher
Certification (ARC) program.
Louis P. Gianoli Scholarship Fund
(1998)
The Louis P. Gianoli Scholarship Fund was established
to give individuals who have overcome
adversity the chance to attend college. This was a
dream of Mr. Gianoli’s that went unfulfilled because
of family hardship. Graduating seniors of New
Britain and E.C. Goodwin Technical High Schools
pursuing two- or four-year degrees, or advanced
education in a trade or technical field, may apply
for this scholarship.
Ronald F. Gilrain Scholarship Fund
(2002)
The Ronald F. Gilrain Scholarship Fund was established
to give young people the additional support
they need to succeed in life. Mr. Gilrain realized that
cultural differences often create barriers to success
in the world of higher education. The Educational
Opportunities Program (EOP) at Central
Connecticut State University provides a support
network for young people who otherwise might not
succeed in college. The Ronald F. Gilrain Scholarship
Fund provides financial assistance to New Britain
High School graduates who successfully complete
the summer EOP program and will attend CCSU.
Charles and Sia Bauer
Jan Blackburn
Keith and Ann Bova
Gerri Brown-Springer
in memory of George C. Springer, Sr.
Cheryl and Herb Carlson
Peter and Marcelyn Clarke
Fred Elia
Joseph R. Ertl
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Harris, Jr.
Cherry W. Howard
Phyllis and Ed Kindelan
Andy and Fran Meade
John and Moira Myers
Lois and Hugh Penney