2006 - Rose State College

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Rose State College
President’s
Report to the
Community

Rose State College Foundation
advancing academic excellence
annual report
fiscal year 2006
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mission
strategic vision
core values
The Rose State College Foundation is organized to raise funds, invest resources, and direct
expenditures to reflect its dedication to Rose State College’s ability to fulfill its mission.
The Rose State College Foundation seeks to provide scholarships for all who qualify and
to fund educational enhancements that improve the community’s quality of life.
The Trustees of the Rose State College Foundation are dedicated to operating the
Foundation according to identified core values.
The Foundation provides a beacon for those who promote the improvement of human
welfare with heartfelt giving.
The Foundation Trustees firmly adhere to the ethical solicitation of gifts and the just
stewardship of entrusted funds.
The Trustees inspire others through their unwavering support of the mission of
the Foundation.
we value
we value
we value
philanthropy
integrity
commitment
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development plan
Recognizing its responsibility to provide guidance and direction for the growth and
development of the Foundation, the Board of Trustees designed a Development Plan to
chart a course for the future. The overall goal of the plan is to systematically increase
the donations to the Foundation and increase the Foundation’s ability to fund more
scholarships and academic enhancements at Rose State College.
Accomplishment of these goals, through a set of specific objectives, will enable the
Foundation to move closer to its vision to provide scholarships for all who qualify and
to fund educational enhancements that improve the community’s quality of life.
The Development Plan has three main goals:
1 donors & contributors
Increase the number of donors in each constituency category by five percent
each year and increase the total amount of donations by 10 percent each year.
2
Create
students & alumni
a sense of loyalty and support among current and former students.
3
Strengthen
daily operations
the daily operations of the Foundation.
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scholarships & recognition
scholarships & awards
Scholarship | Award Name Number Given Amount Given
Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 Scholarships 86 $55,074.73
Summer 2005 Scholarships 44 $13,672.28
Academic Distinguished Scholarships 23 $10,166.85
President’s Leadership Class Scholarships 17 $20,434.44
Team Tinker Quarterly Awards 14 $3,150.00
Service-Learning Awards 16 $1,200.00
Honors Awards 8 $1,100.00
Student Nursing Awards 7 $1,400.00
Dewey Networking Awards 3 $515.00
Jan R. Burnham Dental Hygiene Awards 2 $1,000.00
Estes and Frances Walker Child Development Award 1 $500.00
General scholarships, endowed scholarships,
special interest scholarships and
scholarships supported by organizations
are awarded through the Rose State
College Foundation.
Expenditures of the Rose State College Foundation
focus on the dual goals of student
scholarships and academic enhancements.
RSC Foundation Board Chairman
Roger Ford presents Susan Loveless with
the Rose Award during the December
2005 Board meeting. Ford also announced
the establishment of the endowed Susan
Loveless Scholarship, an annual $500
scholarship awarded beginning with the
fall 2006 semester. “The establishment of
the Susan Loveless Endowed Scholarship
is a wonderful tribute to Susan’s dedication
to the College and Foundation,” said
Lisa Pitsiri, associate vice president for
Resource Development and Foundation
executive director. “This gift will help
to enhance the education of Rose State
students who will become productive
members of the community.”
Service-Learning Awards
Seven students received Service-Learning
awards for their projects in the community,
and six professors were recognized for
their involvement and support of Service-
Learning. Student awards were presented
to Christine Anders, Becki Anders,
Solomon Bortey, Amie Lynn Elliot, Anteah
Jones, Sarah Scribner and Liza Wright.
Faculty recognized included Liz Brown,
Dick Frost, Dara Hays, Jack O’Donnell,
Arnold Waggoner and John Wood.
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Honors Awards
Four students and their mentoring
professors received Honors Contract
awards for the 2005-2006 Academic
Year. The Outstanding Honors Contract
Student was Kenneth Crowel, and his
mentor was Professor Michelle Yelle.
Students receiving honorable mention
for their contracts were James Carter
and mentor Professor Wayne Buchman;
Sherry McCreary and mentor Professor
Karen Holt; and Russell Sanders II and
mentor Professor Chad Ellington.
Estes & Frances Walker Child
Development Award
May 2006 graduate Barbara A. Knight
was presented with a $500 check by
retired Professor Kathy Baumwart during
a ceremony on May 10, 2006. Knight was
selected as the 2006 Estes and Frances
Walker Child Development Award winner
in recognition of her outstanding work as
a child development major. Baumwart,
who taught in the College’s Family
Services/Child Development Program for
10 years, established the award in 2005.
Saying Thanks
During the annual Foundation Recognition
Dinner on September 19, 2005, Nancy
Anderson, representing The Boeing
Company, and Kathy Baumwart, retired
RSC professor, were honored as Diamond
members of the Founders Club for their
contributions to the Rose State College
Foundation in fiscal year 2005. Rose
State Foundation Chairman Roger Ford
presented them with recognition gifts. The
annual Foundation Dinner brings donors
and scholarship recipients together.
President Jim Cook emphasizes
the importance of scholarship
funds during the Annual Recognition
Dinner.
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e n d o w m e n t s
The Rose State College Foundation
currently has seven endowments invested
through the Oklahoma State Regents for
Higher Education. Annual earnings are
utilized to provide an extra measure
of excellence to programming for the
College. For Fiscal Year 2006, earnings
of $80,000 were distributed to the seven
endowment accounts.
The W.P. “Bill” & Rubye Atkinson
History Center Endowment
was established when the Rose State
College Foundation accepted the donation
of the W.P. “Bill” & Rubye Atkinson
property from the Living Historical Center
of Central Oklahoma Trust in 2004. This
property includes the Atkinson home and
grounds valued at $1.7 million. Atkinson
had a passion for history, and during his
lifetime he established the Center as a
vehicle to preserve the history of Central
Oklahoma. Interest from the endowment
is used to maintain the Atkinson Heritage
Center. In fiscal year 2006, there were
30 group tours of the Center, and more
than 12 community groups utilized
the conference facilities, including the
Midwest City Rotary Club, Leadership
Midwest City and Midwest Regional
Medical Center. In addition to community
groups, Rose State College Students and
staff, as well as the Rose State College
Foundation, enjoyed use of the property
on many occasions. Modest rental
fees, donations-in-kind, and monetary
donations contributed to the maintenance
and success of this historical community
event center.
The Hudiburg Endowment for
Student Services was established
by Jean Hudiburg and Paul Hudiburg to
serve at-risk high school students in the
Mid-Del Schools to encourage continued
education. The Hudiburg family has been
an important part of the Midwest City
business community since the 1950s.
The dedication and hard work exhibited
by the Hudiburg family sets an example
for all. Establishment of the Hudiburg
Endowment is not the first effort of
the family to support education. The
Hudiburg family provides scholarships
annually to Mid-Del students and
participates in programs to encourage
postsecondary education. The RSC
Connection Program provides a counselor
to work with identified students as a
teacher and a mentor. Students receive
special workshops, visits to the College
campus, and one-on-one mentoring.
Jon Foppe’s Diamond
Leadership presentation
on November 16, 2005, was funded through
the Reynolds Lectureship. The Don S.
Reynolds Lectureship was established by
friends and family to honor former Regent
Don S. Reynolds. It provides funding for
guest speakers and lecturers for the campus
and community. Regent Reynolds held the
longest tenure for a college regent in
Oklahoma, with 29 consecutive years of
service. During his tenure he served as
Chairman twice and was a driving force for
the continued development of excellence at
Rose State College. Due to his focus on
people, and in particular students, the
Student Services building was named the
Don S. Reynolds Building.
Vince Orza’s presentation
was one of three BizWiz events in fiscal
year 2006, which is funded by the Ray
M. Hardin/Kelly and Kevin Miller Endowment
for Small Business Education. Rose
State Regent Ray M. Hardin established
this endowment in 2001 to provide
funding to assist small businesses in
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the area through education. Hardin
and his daughter and son-in-law have
been supporters of the College and the
Foundation for many years.
from the endowment funds initiatives
that improve teaching and learning.
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Justice Yvonne Kauger was the
featured speaker for the 5th annual James
F. Howell “Country Lawyer” Lectureship,
May 1, 2006. The James F. Howell “County
Lawyer” Lectureship was established by
Howell to provide funds for speakers
and lecturers in the areas of law, criminal
justice, and social science. The endowment
was matched with $25,000 by the State
Regents in March 2006. Howell, a Midwest
City attorney and resident, is a former
Senator in the Oklahoma Legislature. He
currently serves on the Rose State College
Board of Regents.
improve and enhance academic programs.
Henry Croak, who founded First National
Bank of Midwest City, placed a high
value on education. His wife, Margaret,
established this endowment to perpetuate
his legacy of commitment and service to
the community.
The Excellence in Teaching
and Learning Endowment
was established by the Rose State College
Foundation Board of Trustees with
funds realized from the sale of donated
property. The endowment is to recognize
and foster excellence in teaching and
learning at Rose State College. Interest
On June 20, 2006, Robert Croak
recognized Jimmie L. “Sam” Cole
for his years of service to Cole and
Reed, P.C., with a $2,000 donation to the
Henry Croak Endowment for Business &
Information Technology. Established by
the family of one of Rose State’s founders,
this endowment provides funding
for special projects in the Business
and Information Technology division to
During the 2006 Law Day Lecture,
the Rose State Legal Assistant Program
was recognized for 30 years of approval
by the American Bar Association.
Pictured are Rose State President James
Cook, Paralegal Studies Director Judy
Shaw, Paralegal Studies Professor Janet
Wheeler, RSC Foundation Director Lisa
Pitsiri and Regent James F. Howell.
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financial information
Protecting the investment of donors is a primary goal of the Board of Trustees of the
Rose State College Foundation. Investment decisions are made by the Finance and
Investment Committee to provide the greatest yield and to provide immediate access to
funds for scholarships and programs at Rose State College.
2006 foundation assets expenditures for 2006
$4,150,624.41
total assets as of June 30, 2006
Artwork
Collection
$7,000.00
Stocks
$29,219.58
Land Held
for Sale
$31,325.00
Cash & CDs
$136,086.14
CommonFund
Investments
$361,869.01
Atkinson
Heritage Center
$1,400,000.00
Public & Private
Endowments
$2,185,124.68
Category of Expense
Expenditure
Scholarships, Academic Awards and Programs $169,389.14
Audit $22,929.00
Honors and Academic Programs $2,300.00
Community Relations $3,205.04
Fundraising $12,193.57
Atkinson Heritage Center $53,000.00
Real Estate Property $10,442.00
Fundraising Software $12,000.00
Other (Office Supplies, Postage, Insurance, etc.) $8,779.00
$294,237.75
total expenditures for 2006
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news & events
FNB Charity Golf Classic Nets
$48,300.00
The 14th First National Bank Charity Golf
Classic was held May 19, 2006, at John
Conrad Golf Course. Over 30 metro-area
businesses came together to have fun and
support the Rose State College Foundation.
Participants enjoyed lunch provided by
Rose State faculty and staff organizations,
a lively silent auction, and dinner
catered by Spencer’s Smokehouse.
The reverie started with a 12:30
p.m. shotgun start and 18 holes of
“championship” style golf. At the
culmination of the day, FNB President
and Chairman of the Board Robert H.
Croak presented Rose State President
James Cook with a check, bringing the
total raised by the 14 FNB Charity Golf
Classics to well over $250,000.00.
“FNB’s vision is to support our local
communities by providing strong leadership
Robert and Bill Croak present a check to President Jim Cook,
Foundation Director Lisa Pitsiri and Foundation Board of Trustees
Chairman Roger Ford following the May 19 golf classic.
for community growth,” said Bill Croak,
FNB senior vice president and tournament
coordinator. “By helping students realize
their dreams through higher education,
we help our citizens, community and
country enjoy a better quality of life and
help our future leaders to grow.”
Loveless Retires After 35 Years
Rose State College Foundation Director
Susan Loveless retired on January 1, 2006,
after 35 years with the College.
“It has been a wonderful career
and I carry with me many
wonderful memories,” Loveless
said. “Rose State College
and the Rose State Foundation
have a great future. With
your continued dedication
of time, talent and treasure,
excellence in higher education
at Rose State College will
be sustained.”
In January 2006, Lisa Pitsiri was named
Foundation executive director and
associate vice president for Resource
Development. She had served as Rose
State’s News Bureau Coordinator since
October 2000.
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2006 founders club
Giving to the Rose State
College Foundation
Cash, checks, and credit cards are the
most common methods of giving to the
Rose State College Foundation. Each gift
is recorded and recognized, and upon
reaching designated levels each year
individuals are recognized in the Founders
Club. Faculty and staff have the option of
giving to the Foundation on a monthly
basis through payroll deduction, and
members of the community can make
monthly contributions through an
automatic deduction from their checking
account or request to be invoiced at
specified times.
Retirement and estate planning offer
opportunities to support the Rose
State College Foundation. A portion
of monthly retirement benefits may
be designated to the Foundation;
designation of the Foundation as the
beneficiary on a life insurance policy;
and including the Foundation as a
designated beneficiary in a will are
some of the options for continued
support and to leave a legacy.
As a non-profit foundation, gifts are
charitable donations and qualify as tax
deductions for donors.
You can make a difference in the
classroom by donating to the
Foundation. Visit our web site
at www.rose.edu or contact the
Foundation at (405) 736-0315 or
lpitsiri@rose.edu.
DIAMOND
First National Bank
Lois Williams
PLATINUM
Rufus Biggs
The Boeing Company
James and Stephanie Cook
Craft Designers Association
Midwest Regional Medical Center
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
GOLD
Adecco Personnel
Advantage Bank
BancFirst Mid-Del
The Bankers Bank
Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home
Ken and JoAnn Bartlett
Terry and Kay Britton
Cole & Reed PC
Joe and Charlene Cole
Cox Communications
Robert and Linda Croak
Ken and Eileen Dewey
Diebold, Inc.
Bill Eisenhour Funeral Homes
Lloyd Eisenhour
FinancePoint Inc.
First American Title & Trust
Fiserv Solutions
Dean Fisher
Gallagher Benefit Services
Clint and Diana Greenhaw, III
Victor Hall
Ray Hardin, Edgewood Homes, Inc.
William Harper
Heritage Trust Company
Jim Hester
ING Financial Partners
Tom and Marie Jordan,
Jordan Building Company, Inc.
Jim and Kari Ann Long, Investment
Centers of America
Phil and Susan Loveless
McBride Foundation
McDowell Incentives
Nash & Cohenour PC
Northrop Grumman Space Techology
Oklahoma Communication
Managers Assoc.
The Pepsi Bottling Group
Phillips McFall Law Firm
RSC Professional/Administrative
Staff Association
RSC Student Nurses Association
RSC Student Senate
Sign Stop
Russell and Carol Smith
Tony and Julia Thomas,
Midwest Veterinary Hospital
Tinker Federal Credit Union
Tinker Owens Insurance &
Marketing and Route 66 Auto
Service Contracts
Unitrin Services Company
Wal-Mart Foundation
Xerox Corporation
SILVER
Gary and Linda Banz
Breeden Painting
Paul Chaney
Carol Cies
Allen and Debbie Clark,
Clark Construction, Inc.
William and Sherri Croak
Joe and Eugenia Davis
John Davis
Deluxe Fianacial Services, Inc.
Jamie Graham
Stan and Kim Greil
Kay Hughes
Imperial Coffee and Vending
Lee and Jean Ison
James Baker Group
James Jordan,
TJ Homes
Michael Lovegrove
Norm and Carolyn Mejstrik
Midwest City Lions Club
Northrop Grumman Foundation
Larry and Jean Nutter
Premium Beers of Oklahoma LLC
Fred and Jopy Quinn
Susan and Ken Rogers
SW Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators
SYSCO Foods
Jim Wheeler
Betty J.C. and Robert Wright
YMCA of Greater OKC,
Tinker Area Branch
BRONZE
Michelle Aitson-Roessler
Alrays Valet
AmeriSuites
Anthonys TV & Appliance
Kay Arnett
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oard of trustees
Gary and Connie Bachman
Bankers Credit Card Supply Service
Ric and Kari Baser
William Bowden
Cecil Brooks
Diane Brown
Claudia Buckmaster
John Carl
John Chandler
Brian and Janis Clemens
Andrew Coats
Comfort Inn & Suites
Nancy Connally
Richard and Aarone Corwin
J. Michael Cure
Cypress Software Systems
Bob Davis
Pamela Davis
Rochelle Dillard-Owens
Baillie and Jean Dunlap
Jan Echols
Betty Edwards
Pamela Emmons
Bobby Fisher
Pamela Fordenbacher
Roger and Cheryl Ford,
Ford Funeral Service, Inc.
Forrest and Bobbie Freeman
Carol Fried-Decker
Lionel and Susie Fuller
Geico
Randy and Susan Goodman
Haru Graham
Terrance Grayson
Carol and Tim Gregory
Denise Harper
Beverly Harrell
Dara Hays
Frances Hendrix
Horst “Karl” Heugle
Dan Hobbs
Holiday Inn Express
Kathy Holland
Steven Howard
James and Diann Howell
Connie and John Howell
Melissa Huffman
Letitia M. Johnston
Carol Judd
Jay Kinzer
James Lazalier
Lyric Theater
Shenethia Manuel
Tammy Martin
David McKenna
Joe “Smokey” McKinney
Dawcett Middleton
Necia Miller
Joan Miranda
Alan Neitzel
George and Donna Nigh
George Noll
Michelle Nutter
Adlaide Oakley
John O’Donnell
Keith and Judy Ogans
W.A. Osborn
Darrell and Amy Patterson
Robert Pierce
Lisa Pitsiri
Dan Points
Lisa Price
Pam Reynolds
David Rhodes
Ken Roper
RSC Black Student Association
RSC Bookstore
RSC Business & Information
Technology Division
RSC Classified Staff Association
RSC Social Sciences Division
Joy Rupp
Sharon Saulmon
Judy Shaw
Southwest Stationary &
Bank Supply
Jana Stafford
Glenn Stephens
Joe Struckle
Merry Sunday
The Sun & The Sunday Sun
Keith Thrasher
Linda Tucker
Mike Turek,
Old Germany Restaurant
Janet Turley
Peter van der Goes
Vision Source
Jeanie and Roger Webb
Mary Welburn
Linda Whaley
Bud and Mary Williams,
Williams Income Tax
Art Zenner
Officers
Roger Ford
Chairman
B. Clinton Greenhaw, III
Vice Chairman
Carol Judd
Secretary
Susan W. Rogers
Treasurer
Associate Non-Voting Members
Ken Bartlett
Regent
Joe Cole
Regent
Aarone Corwin
Regent
Robert H. Croak
Regent
Ray M. Hardin
Regent
James F. Howell
Regent
Betty J.C. Wright
Regent
Trustees
Kay Arnett
Gary Bachman
Allen Clark
Brian Clemens
Lodema Clement
Richard Corwin
William H. Croak
Joe W. Davis
Forrest “Butch” Freeman
Randy Goodman
Connie L. Howell
Kay A. Hughes
Lee A. Ison
Marie S. Jordan
James V. Long
Joe L. McKinney
Darrell Patterson
Norris Price
Fred Quinn
Russell Smith
Anthony C. Thomas
J.M. “Bud” Williams
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