2023 Scholarship Recipients Announced

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PRESS RELEASE
May 23, 2023

After years of schooling, tests, and studying, Noble County high school seniors and college/adult-age students were awarded for their achievements on behalf of the Community Foundation of Noble County. Central Noble, Churubusco, East Noble, Lakewood Park Christian School, Prairie Heights, and West Noble high schools each hosted an honors night/day to award their high school seniors with these scholarships and applaud their hard work. A staggering $194,000 was awarded to these hard-working students, thanks to the generosity of donors and the Community Foundation of Noble County.

Jennifer Shultz, Director of Communications and Scholarship said “The Community Foundation of Noble County is honored to offer over 55 unique scholarship opportunities with a wide G.P.A. range to our area high school seniors, college students, and adults who seek to reach their career goals. We appreciate the partnerships with our donors who wish to leave a legacy by offering such opportunities. We are grateful for the time commitment by the volunteer committee members to review the scholarship applications. The community foundation looks forward to the continued support of area schools, volunteers, and donors as the 2024 scholarship season begins in late November 2023”.

To learn more about applying for scholarships, visit cfnoble.org/scholarships. For additional information or questions, contact Jennifer Shultz by email at Jennifer@cfnoble.org, by phone at (260) 894-3335.

Central Noble Jr/High School Scholarship Recipients

Brayden Fletcher, 2023 Carol Ann Tieman Scholarship

Brayden Fletcher, 2023 Cathy S. Knopp Theatrical Scholarship

Elisabeth Mains, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Bachelor’s Program Scholarship

Jonah Hopf, 2023 Art and Jeanne Howard 4-H Scholarship

Kya Lock, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Kya Lock, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 2

Kyndal Pease, 2023 Jack R. and Maxine C. Frymier Scholars Award

Kyndal Pease, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Lena Jackson, 2023 Charles and Bernard Duesler Scholarship

Lena Jackson, 2023 Dr. David and Alvena VanMeter Scholarship

Madison Vice, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Medical Profession Scholarship

McKenzie Tracy , 2023 Hazel Brown Truelove Scholarship

 

Churubusco High School Scholarship Recipients

Eva Refeld, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Eva Refeld, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Hailey Holbrook, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Kena Hamman, 2023 Tony and Gertrude Kichler Scholarship

Miriam Kline, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

 

East Noble High School Scholarship Recipients

Addison Dills, 2023 Clarence and Marie Woolf Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Hilda H. Rehwinkel Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Max Sneary, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Medical Profession Scholarship

Addison Dills, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 Benjamin Murray Memorial Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 Captain James M. Treesh Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 East Noble Class of 1969 Scholarship

Gabriel Zimmerman, 2023 Talia Joy Smith “Performing Arts” Scholarship

Jenna Trout, 2023 Benjamin Murray Memorial Scholarship

Kati Mosley, 2023 Cecil C. and Bettie I. Smith Scholarship

Khloe Pankop, 2023 Benjamin B. and Kathleen June Earley Memorial Scholarship

Kolton Hunt, 2023 Paul Pelikan Memorial Scholarship

Kya Mosley, 2023 Joseph A. and Lolita J. Hornett Memorial Scholarship

Laney Schlichtenmyer, 2023 Delta Theta Tau Sorority IOTA IOTA Chapter Scholarshp Fund in Memory of Tammi Riecke

Laney Schlichtenmyer, 2023 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Scholarship

Max Bender, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Max Bender, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 1

Max Bender, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 2

Max Bender, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Molly McCord,   2023 Trent Zuehsow Memorial Scholarship

Rachel Becker, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Rachel Becker, 2023 Peter R. Bottomley Scholarship

Rachel Becker, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Robert Rogers, 2023 Arthur and Hazel Auer Scholarship

Robert Rogers, 2023 Dave Smith Memorial Scholarship

Robert Rogers, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Bachelor’s Program Scholarship

Sage Lawrence, 2023 John and Mary Schermerhorn Memorial Scholarship

 

Lakewood Park Christian School Recipient
Austin Shepherd, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

 

West Noble High School Scholarship Recipients

Adalie Harper, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Bachelor’s Program Scholarship

Andrew Saggars, 2023 Chuck Schlemmer Memorial Scholarship

Avery Kruger, 2023 P.U.L.S.E. SENIOR Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Caitlyn Marie Halferty Memorial Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Doris Gene Alber Ferrari Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Benjamin Shaw, 2023 Timothy J. Martin Memorial Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship in Memory of their son Bill Robinson

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Ligonier Elks Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 1

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Noble County Retired Teachers’ Association in Memory of Deceased Teachers

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Medical Profession Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Prudence E. Gardner Memorial Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Susan A. Price Memorial Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Susan Marie Stone Scholarship

Bethany Trinklein, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Cromwell High School Alumni Scholarship

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Ligonier Elks Scholarship

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 1

Emily Mawhorter, 2023 Noble County Memorial Scholarship – 2

Grant Flora, 2023 Top Honors Scholarship

Isabella Bartlett, 2023 Doris Gene Alber Ferrari Scholarship

Isabella Bartlett, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Education Scholarship

Isaiah Lowe, 2023 Brandon A. Replogle “Celebrate the Arts” Memorial Scholarship

Joshua Ness, 2023 Gerald and Catheleen Hayes Scholarship

Joshua Ness, 2023 Jennie Thompson Scholarship

Kennidy Doege, 2023 Russell Smith Music Scholarship

Lee Stringfellow , 2023 Edgell Vocational Scholarship

Lee Stringfellow , 2023 Edward and Beverly Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship

Lee Stringfellow , 2023 Wawaka Alumni Scholarship

 

Prairie Heights High School Scholarship Recipient

Isaac Derbyshire, 2023 Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship

 

College/Adult Scholarship Recipients

Aletha Hoover, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Austin Liepe, 2023 Nathan Shumaker Memorial Scholarship

Austin Liepe, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Bergen Tom, 2023 Hal Prickett Memorial Scholarship

Jackson Hoover, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Kolton Bailey, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Kolton Bailey, 2023 Paul Glass Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Mast, 2023 Chuck Schlemmer Memorial College Scholarship

Lillian Mast, 2023 Fred and Mildred Seymoure (Young) Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Mast, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Mariah Maley, 2023 Dr. Richard R. (MD) and Theresa M. Gutstein Memorial Scholarship

Mariah Maley, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

Stephanie Lewis, 2023 Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship

Susan Haviland, 2023 Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship

Will Hoover, 2023 Oliver and Eleanor Ellenbecker Previous Award Winner Scholarship

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Welcome Jazmin Herrera

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The Community Foundation of Noble County is pleased to announce Jazmin Herrera has accepted the role of the Program Director. Jazmin grew up in Ligonier and has roots in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She graduated from West Noble High School in 2016 and then received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Saint Mary’s College. Recently, Jazmin graduated with her Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Jazmin is passionate about serving and creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented populations. She strives to be a changemaker wherever and whenever.

She is a mother to the cutest 21-month old named Gael and loves to spend time with her family. In her free time, you can find her cooking and having delicious Mexican meals with her family.

Jazmin will oversee the Foundation’s grant requests and our youth philanthropy group, P.U.L.S.E. of Noble County. She can be reached at Jazmin@CFNoble.org or by calling the office.

Contact Jazmin at Jazmin@CFNoble.org or during office hours at 260.894.3335.

Welcome Jazmin!

 

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Disaster Response Fund – Accepting donations

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Natural disasters and events like those that unfolded at Drake Terrace Apartments on April 12th and 13th can devastate a community. The Community Foundation of Noble County can help through our CFNC Disaster Response Fund. Donate now at CFNoble.org. Click on Donate, and then choose CFNC Disaster Response Fund. Your contribution can make a difference when tragedy strikes in Noble County.

 

Community Foundation Sells Ligonier Property to Ligonier Redevelopment Commission

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELLS LIGONIER PROPERTY TO LIGONIER REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION       

 

The Community Foundation of Noble County has sold its Ligonier property to the Ligonier Redevelopment Commission.

 

In 2021, the Board of Directors made the decision to sell their Ligonier property which housed its office staff. That location housed the foundation for 22 years as we served the Noble County community.

 

The board of directors of any nonprofit organization has three primary legal duties known as the “duty of care,” “duty of loyalty,” and “duty of obedience.”

 

  • Duty of Care: Take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will;
  • Duty of Loyalty: Ensure that the nonprofit’s activities and transactions are, first and foremost, advancing its mission; Recognize and disclose conflicts of interest; Make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation; not in the best interest of the individual board member (or any other individual or for-profit entity).
  • Duty of Obedience: Ensure that the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated corporate purposes/mission.

 

However, a board of directors does not exist solely to fulfill legal duties and serve as a fiduciary of the organization’s assets. Board members also play very significant roles providing guidance to nonprofits by contributing to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability, as well as serving as ambassadors and advocates. Beyond fulfilling legal duties, board members can be important resources for the organization in multiple ways.

 

Using its “Duty of Care” the board had two options for selling of the property, listing with an agent or find a buyer ourselves. We discussed what outcomes we wanted to have from the sale of this property which included getting a fair and just price. Most importantly, though, we wanted to be “good neighbors” to the City of Ligonier and allow the property to be used to make a positive impact on the entire Noble County community!

 

We engaged in discussions with the City of Ligonier officials and the Ligonier Redevelopment Commission voted to make us an offer. The Ligonier Redevelopment Commission’s mission has always been to invest in industry, and they have done excellent work bringing high paying manufacturing jobs to Ligonier. They have recently turned their focus to housing, one of Noble County’s top issues. Through the sale of this land to the Ligonier Redevelopment Commission, 27 acres will now be available for a new housing development. Additional housing is critical to a thriving community, and the Community Foundation of Noble County is excited to be fulfilling our mission as a catalyst for positive change in this way.

 

The profits from the sale of CFNC’s Ligonier property will be reinvested into the Foundation’s assets to benefit Noble County.

 

About the Community Foundation of Noble County, Indiana, Inc.

At the Community Foundation of Noble County we are passionate about making Noble County an even better place to call home. Since 1991, area residents have been turning to the Community Foundation of Noble County to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible, as we see it as our mission to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Community Foundation of Noble County is a public charity 501 (c) 3 entity.

As a group of invested community members, we identify local current and emerging issues and stimulate resources to address those needs, helping our region prepare for the future. We then leverage gifts and bequests from generous donors like you to drive positive change through grants in such areas as arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic affairs, and other charitable areas of interest.

Pictured (l to r) RDC Members Paul Fought, Bryan Shearer, Julie Bell, CFNC ED Margarita White, CFNC BOD President Frank Tijerina, John Mangona, Chris Fought.

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Community Foundation Strikes Deal For New Office Space

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRIKES DEAL FOR NEW OFFICE SPACE         

The Community Foundation of Noble County has struck a deal to move to a permanent location back on the county’s west side. In a partnership with the City of Ligonier, the Community Foundation will eventually lease the historic City Hall building later this year.

In December, the Board of Directors made the decision to head back to Ligonier.

“We appreciate the generosity of The Dekko Foundation in allowing us to use their former offices in Kendallville,” said Community Foundation Board President Frank Tijerina.

The Community Foundation moved from its previous location south of Ligonier on U.S. 33  in September 2022. The large amount of acreage that accompanied that space, along with the potential costs of updating a large, aging home, led the Community Foundation Board of Directors to make the decision to temporarily move to Kendallville while seeking a permanent location. There is some interest in the property, and the Foundation expects to sell it soon. The community will benefit from the sale, as the profits will be put into the Community Foundation’s coffers, then reinvested back into the community.

Leatherman Construction has been hired to handle the renovations of the former City Hall and will add seven office spaces to accommodate future expansion of the Community Foundation. A staff of five currently runs the day-to-day operations, with many more people involved on the Foundation Board and several committees.

“We are pleased that the Foundation Board has decided to move into a building that holds great significance to Ligonier’s history,” said Ligonier Mayor Patty Fisel.

“The Community Foundation of Noble County has a strong support system,” said White. “We are so fortunate that Noble County understands and supports the decision to move our offices back to Ligonier. We are also looking forward to being part of the fabric of the community, in a historic building right in the heart of the city.”

White said she expects renovations to take most of the summer, so the Foundation staff will prepare for a move this fall…likely close to one year from the date they first left Ligonier.

About the Community Foundation of Noble County, Indiana, Inc.

At the Community Foundation of Noble County we are passionate about making Noble County an even better place to call home. Since 1991, area residents have been turning to the Community Foundation of Noble County to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible, as we see it as our mission to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Community Foundation of Noble County is a public charity 501 (c) 3 entity.

As a group of invested community members, we identify local current and emerging issues and stimulate resources to address those needs, helping our region prepare for the future. We then leverage gifts and bequests from generous donors like you to drive positive change through grants in such areas as arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic affairs, and other charitable areas of interest.

Pictured (l to r)

Barb Hawn, Julie Bell, Doretta Wiegand, CFNC Board President Frank Tijerina, CFNC Executive Director Margarita White, Ken Schuman, Chris Fought, and Matt Kreager

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Hiring an Administrative Assistant/College Student

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Administrative Assistant Intern/College Student

Job Description
2023 Administrative Assistant Job Description
2023 Administrative Assistant Intern Goals

Description of Position:

The Administrative Assistant Intern is a non-exempt position, that requires an average of 37.5 hours of work each week in office. The Intern reports to the Director of Communications and Scholarships, but also works closely with other staff members. Pays $13 – $15 per hour based on experience. Applicant must be entering into college or be a college student. This is an “in office” position.

The position will be an active team member from May to August and could possibly continue through the student’s college breaks.

Skills:
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, pay attention to detail, be a team player.

Submit resume to Jennifer@CFNoble.org by April 14, 2023.
Located in Kendallville, Indiana.

 

We are hiring a Program Director

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Description of Position:

The Program Director is a salaried, full-time exempt position, that requires an average of 37.5 hours of work each week.  The Program Director reports to the Executive Director, and oversees the grantmaking activities of the Foundation, Community Initiatives, G. Martin Kenney, Hagan Family Advised Fund, Lloyd Ness Family Fund, and PULSE.  The Program Director processes all grants, and provides direction and support to the Foundation’s grantmaking program, according to policies, procedures, goals, and objectives established by the Board of Directors. The Program Director manages the online grant portal Foundant GLM and assists with CFNC’s scholarship program.

2023 Program Director – Updated 3-23-2023

Follow the link above for more information. Send resume and cover letter to Margarita@CFNoble.org

PULSE of Noble County Senior Citizen Prom

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