2020 Julia L. Atz Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

/in /by

Julia L. Atz Scholarship
Classical Music Performance or Conducting
The Community Foundation of Noble County announces the availability of the Julia L. Atz Scholarship.

*** NOTE THE DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 29, 2020.

This scholarship was created by the late Julia L. and her late husband, John Atz. The family continues to honor the legacy of music enthusiast Julia’s passion for music and the arts. We are pleased to assist in fulfilling her desire to share her passion for music.
This will be the thirteenth year the scholarship will be awarded to a college or a post-graduate student pursuing a career in classical music performance or conducting.
The Julia L. Atz Scholarship will award $2,500 in 2020 to a senior (or entering their senior year in the fall 2020) in college or a post-graduate student pursuing a career in classical music performance or conducting, and with a college GPA of 3.00 or above. An applicant can re-apply and receive financial support in ensuing or subsequent years. Preference will be given to applicants from Indiana. The application period is going on now to May 29, 2020 at 4 pm.
The Julia L. Atz Scholarship application can be found on the Community Foundation of Noble County’s website www.CFNoble.org, scroll to the scholarship tab, and click Julia L. Atz Scholarship on the dropdown menu for a link to the application.

Julia L. Atz Scholarship

Contact: Jennifer Shultz
Director of Communications and Scholarships
Jennifer@CFNoble.org
Community Foundation of Noble County
1599 Lincolnway South
Ligonier IN 46767
260-894-3335

Welcome Brad Graden

/in /by

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NOBLE COUNTY NAMES BRAD GRADEN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Noble County is pleased to announce that it has named Mr. Brad Graden as its new Executive Director. After an extensive search, the Board is eager to welcome Graden to the organization later this month. Graden will follow former Executive Director, Jenna Ott, who recently resigned to pursue a new opportunity as the Vice President of Programs at the Dekko Foundation.

A graduate of East Noble High School, and a long-time resident of Noble County, Graden has served the community in a variety of roles. Currently, he works as a loan officer at Campbell & Fetter Bank. Before joining Campbell & Fetter, Graden coordinated professional development for the Huntington County Community School Corporation, worked as the Director of Quality Programs & Assessment at Central Noble, and spent a short time as the Executive Director of the Cole Center Family YMCA.

Graden has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wabash College, a Master of Science degree in Economics from Purdue University, and a Teaching Certificate from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne.

“As a long-time resident of Noble County, I am aware of the important role the foundation plays in our community. I am honored to have been selected for this position and look forward to collaborating with others in our effort to make Noble County a great place to live, work and play.”

“We are thankful that the Community Foundation is well positioned for the future, and we are excited to have Brad as the next steward of this wonderful asset in our community. His lifelong involvement in Noble County will be of great value to our organization, and to the others that we work with to create strong, thriving communities,” said Rebecca Schroeder, President of the Board.

Graden, and his wife Kelly, live in Kendallville and have two sons, Lucas and Jacob. Graden is also the current Board President of the Cole Center Family YMCA, a member of the THRIVE Noble County Steering Committee, Treasurer of the Kendallville Redevelopment Commission, a committee member with Activate Noble County, and a former member of the Community Foundation’s Investment Committee.

A welcome reception for Graden will be organized and held at a later date.

2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Interviews

/in /by

2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Interviews – Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6 pm at the Community Foundation of Noble County, 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier IN.

Students selected to interview:
Robert Bridegam – Central Noble Jr/Sr High School
Madelyn Hosford – East Noble High School
Benjamin Jansen – East Noble High School
Austin Liepe – East Noble High School
Ian Schowe – East Noble High School
Emily Silver – Lakewood Park Christian School
Kristina Teel – West Noble High School
Bergen Tom – West Noble High School
Emma Wilkins – West Noble High School
Jocelyn Winebrenner – Central Noble Jr/Sr High School

  • Students should arrive between 5:30 pm and 5:45 pm. Please do not arrive sooner than 5:30 pm.
  • Students should dress appropriate for the interview as if it is for a job. Interviews will start at 6 pm with the six judges.  Interviews may last until 9 pm. If you have a school obligation that evening, please let us know as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your need to leave early.
  • Feel free to park in front of the building around the circle drive – just pull your vehicle over to the side so other cars can pass.
  • Student’s don’t need to prepare anything in advance. You will know the answers to the questions we ask.
  • Light snacks and sandwiches will be available before or after for students. However, feel free to eat something before you arrive.
  • Please bring a photo/senior photo with your name, contact information, college major, college choice (if known) with you. If you do not have one, a group photo will be taken and we can take a head shot that evening. If you forget to bring one, that is okay. You can mail or email it to us.

Welcome Hailey!

/in /by
Welcome Hailey!

We are excited to announce Hailey Meyer will be working at the community foundation office this summer. She is a 2019 graduate of East Noble High School. While in high school she participated in Bi-Phy-Chem, 4-H and the Noble County Horse and Pony Club, National Honor Society, Kendallville Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, and the State of Indiana Aim Youth Advisory Council just to name a few. She will be studying chemistry and political science at St. Mary’s of Notre Dame this fall.

When asked about what she is looking forward to at college she stated, “I look forward to really digging into fields I am passionate about, I cannot wait.” Some of her strengths include that she is a people person and she can make a mean batch of chocolate chip cookies! Chocolate chip cookies Hailey? The staff accepts your challenge!

She added “I am really excited to get to know the amazing donors and serving those in the community!”

Please help use welcome Hailey to the community foundation team!

 

Summer Intern Position

/in /by

The Community Foundation of Noble County is Hiring!

 Thanks to a generous grant from the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, the Community Foundation of Noble County seeks to hire an intern for the summer.  The job description for this eight-week, paid position is attached.

Who should apply?

The ideal applicant will have a heart for serving the community. The individual will have crazy good organization skills and an eye for opportunities to make our work more efficient.  Knowledge or interest in marketing/communication projects is a plus. The ideal applicant will be at least 16 years of age (driver’s license preferred but not required), and must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.

What else should I know?

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.  This is a paid, hourly position that will last for up to eight weeks.  A few evening and weekend hours may be required.

I’m interested!  Now what?

Send us your resume, along with a cover letter describing your interest in working for your Community Foundation to 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier IN 46767. Your letter should help us get to know you better.  Tell us about your heart for serving the community, your organizational skills, and the reasons you think you would be a great member of our team for the summer.

Questions?

Give us a call at 260-894-3335 or email Jennifer Shultz at jennifer@cfnoble.org

 

Accepting applications through Friday, June 14th.

Christina Coats Awarded David O. Kile and Marjorie B. Kile Scholarship

/in /by

Congratulations to Christina Coats of Wawaka for receiving the David O. Kile and Marjorie B. Kile Scholarship. Christina is studying Math Education and Dance.

Longtime residents of Noble County, David O. and Marjorie B. Kile have dedicated their lives to making a difference, and giving back. As a retired teacher, Marjorie has seen first-hand the difference a scholarship can make when awarded to a student in search of higher learning, regardless of age. David and Marjorie know that as a traditional or non-traditional student, access to higher education can be difficult. Thanks to the generosity of the Kile’s, this fund is an opportunity for both traditional students and non-traditional students to pursue their dream.

The David O. Kile and Marjorie B. Kile Scholarship is available to any Noble County resident who is at least 19 years of age with a high school diploma, or GED, in pursuit of higher education in a field of their choice. This scholarship is available to applicants planning to attend, or are currently enrolled, either full-time or part-time, in an accredited vocational school, or two-year or four-year college or university. The award is given one time, with no restriction on applying in subsequent years.

Thank you to the generous donors who made this scholarship possible.

General scholarships through the Community Foundation of Noble County will be available online mid November 2018 to January 15, 2019. Visit the community foundation’s website at www.CFNoble.org and click on the Scholarship tab to learn more.

Board Development Opportunity

/in /by

Ten Top Honor Students Interviewed for Noble County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

/in /by

Ten Top Honor students were recently interviewed for Noble County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Noble County.

Selection of the students was based on their applications submitted in August to the community foundation which were reviewed by a panel of judges representing the central, east and west part of Noble County.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides four years of full-tuition and required fees awarded to one well-rounded high school senior who resides in Noble County, that will receive a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school by the end of June 2019, and will pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. Community Foundation of Noble County also requires community/volunteer service, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles and honors and awards and at least a 3.80 high school grade point average.

Students interviewed were:

Andrew Alwine, East Noble High School, Michael Bender, East Noble High School, Grace Erwin, East Noble High School, Grace Frazier, East Noble High School, Megan Godfrey, West Noble High School, BreAnna Hunter, West Noble High School, Hailey Meyer, East Noble High School, Alyson Robinson, Central Noble Jr/Senior High School, Katie Shambaugh, Churubusco Jr/Sr High School, Jamie Zeigler, Churubusco Jr/Sr High School.

Names of the top candidate and two alternates will be submitted for final selection to Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc. ICI is a nonprofit organization that represents 30 regionally accredited, degree-granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships are the result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education, according to the community foundation. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. A total of 143 Lilly scholarships are awarded statewide.

The primary purposes of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program are 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.

The Noble County recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be announced in early December 2018.

Other finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Community Foundation of Noble County.

Pictured seated from left are: Alyson Robinson, Hailey Meyer, Grace Erwin, Grace Frazier, and Katie Shambuagh. Standing are: BreAnna Hunter, Andrew Alwine, Michael Bender, Jamie Zeigler, and Megan Godfrey.

 

2018 Recipient of the Julia Atz Scholarship

/in /by

Julia L. Atz Scholarship

The Community Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce Nicholas Weimer of Ligonier, as this year’s recipient of the Julia L. Atz Scholarship.

Julia was born into a musical family on September 23, 1923 in Goshen, Indiana. When she was in the first grade, she was the drum major of the band.

In 1947, she married her high school sweetheart John, moved to Kendallville, and went on to have three children.

Julia got really excited when someone else talked about music and shared her same passion. She loved dancing, including square dancing with friends and she also enjoyed the Arts. She was very passionate about music and in general was an enthusiastic lady. Classical music was one of her favorite styles of music, but she enjoyed many other styles as well. She was tenacious, perseverant, and a hard worker. She was the founder of the Noble County Concert Series and was president of the group for over 20 years.

Julia wanted to keep music alive for future generations. She wanted to keep it immediate; keep it personal; listen to as much live music as a person could; and go out and find music.

Julia’s husband, John Atz, established the fund in 2004 through the community foundation. Julia, who passed away in January 2010, enjoyed being a part of the scholarship process with the desire to keep music alive for future generations.

Pictured is Nicholas Weimer of Ligonier. Nicholas is studying classical music performance. Congratulations Nicholas!

Visit the community foundation’s website at www.CFNoble.org for applications for the 2019 Julia L. Atz Scholarship will be available around February or March 2019 with a deadline at the end of April 2019.

Senior Citizen Prom!

/in /by

Attention senior citizens! It’s time to grab your friends for a fabulous night out at our 12th annual Senior Citizen Prom for It’s a night of dining, dancing, and a chance to win some pretty awesome door prizes. You could also be voted as this year’s king or queen! This year’s theme is “The 50’s”. Attendees are encouraged to get come in their leather jackets and poodle skirts.

The prom will be on April 28, 2018 at the cafeteria of East Noble High School (901 South Garden Street, Kendallville, IN 46755). Prom is from 6PM to 9PM with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. You must be registered by April 13, 2018. Send all names, address and phone numbers of those attending with your payment to 1599 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767. Make your checks out to the Community Foundation of Noble County with P.U.L.S.E. PROM in the memo.

The Senior prom is hosted by the P.U.L.S.E of Noble County (Philanthropists Utilizing Lifelong Service and Education). As one of their many community service projects, P.U.L.S.E. members continue to offer the prom each year in hopes of bridging generation gaps. P.U.L.S.E. members decorate the facility according to the theme each year (in this case, a 50’s theme), take individual photos of guests, provide a full dinner and dessert, provide live entertainment and music from the FORDS, and hand out lots of door prizes for many attendees. Special favors for each are also provided, and the P.U.L.S.E. members encourage seniors to dress in their 50’s attire, although it is not mandatory. Please join them for a very special evening. Even if you do not dance, it is always fun to listen to great music, dine and watch the others, as well as spending time with friends and a chance to win prizes.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Margarita at the Community Foundation of Noble County at 260-894-3335.