SGL Carbon, LLC Support Local Students with Scholarships

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Recently, Plant Manager, Tom Detsch, standing on the right and Human Resources Manager, Kathy Kennedy, on the left, from SGL Carbon met with students who were selected to be awarded $500 each in the form of a scholarship from SGL Carbon, LLC. The recipients were from left to right, Jordan Romain, Rachel Caretti and Josh Eckert. Jordan and Rachel recently graduated from St. Marys Area High School while Josh graduated from Elk County Catholic High School. Jordan will be attending Robert Morris, Rachel will attend IUP and Josh will attend PA College of Technology. Missing from the photo is Jacob Chileski the second recipient from ECCHS. Mr. Detsch encouraged the students to work hard and congratulated them on being chosen for this award.

SGL Group – The Carbon Company – is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products. SGL has supported local students with this scholarship for five years. The scholarship is administered by the Elk County Community Foundation who will distribute over $165,000 in 2016. These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service. In addition to this award the Community Foundation is involved with the Partnership for Access to Higher Educations (PATH) and will nominate all students who receive a scholarship from them to the PATH program. This program is administered through PHEAA which provides matching dollars to qualified candidates. Last year the Foundation over $62,000 matched to 56 students in our area.

The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to SGL who has seen a need and believes in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from the website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com

Griener/Roof Scholarship Awared

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Katherine Porter, left, recently received the Greiner/Roof Memorial Law Scholarship for 2016 from Jake Meyer, on right who is the President of the Elk County Community Foundation. Katherine attends Ohio Northern University and will be graduating in 2017. This scholarship is awarded to an applicant who has been accepted to or is in attendance of an accredited law school. The candidate must maintain their primary residence in Elk or Cameron County or be a graduate of one of the five high schools located in the two counties. A proposed recipient’s academic standing and achievement, participation in extracurricular activities and general life experience will be considered. The Greiner/Roof Memorial Law Scholarship was created in memory of the Honorable Paul B. Greiner and the Honorable Vernon D. Roof, past President Judges of the 59th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Judge Greiner served as President Judge from 1964 until 1986, after which he served as a senior judge until his death at age 83 in 1999. Judge Roof’s tenure on the bench was much shorter, as he served as President Judge from 1996 until 2002, when he died at age 51. Both Judge Greiner and Judge Roof were respected and renowned as fair and impartial jurists not only in Elk and Cameron Counties, but throughout the Commonwealth.

Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from the website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

Long Time Board Member Recognized!

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Charlie Constable, in the center, was recently presented a plaque by representative from the Elk County Community Foundation for his dedicated service. He had been on the Board of Directors and served in many leadership roles for over 15 years. Charlie also played an active role on the advisory committee as they explored the initial founding of Community Foundation. Charlie decided to step down from his position on the board so that a new representative of the Johnsonburg Area could replace him. Charlie assured the group that he will continue to support the Foundation and serve if needed. Judy Allegretto, left, will be taking Charlie’s seat on the board as a Johnsonburg representative. Judy is the Guidance Counselor at Johnsonburg Area High School and currently works with the Foundation to administers scholarships to local students. Also, the Caribardi Scholarship Fund was established at the time of Judy’s mothers passing and she has been an enthusiast of the Foundation for many years. Barb Duffy, on the right, a six-year board member also representing Johnsonburg, was on hand to thank Charlie for his guidance and service.

Straub Brewery Supports Local Students with Scholarships

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Recently, employees from Straub Brewery came out to congratulate the 2016 Straub Brewery Scholarship winners from Elk County Catholic and St. Marys Area High Schools. Students were selected to be awarded $1000 each in the form of a scholarship from Straub Brewery Fund administered by the Elk County Community Foundation. Employee are on either side of the scholarship winners from left to right: Matt Meholic, Roseann Crissman, Jenna Mahovlich, scholarship winners Maddie Cashmere, Kali Ann Kirst, Kayla Kirkland and Nicholas Cunningham and more Straub employees, Cathy Lenze, AJ Alexander, George Hasselman.

Straub Brewery has supported local students with this scholarship for twelve years.These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service. In addition to this award the Community Foundation is involved with the Partnership for Access to Higher Educations (PATH) and will nominate all students who receive a scholarship from them to the PATH program. This program is administered through PHEAA which provides matching dollars to qualified candidates. Last year the Foundation had over $61,000 matched to 55 students in our area.

The scholarship is one of 77 scholarships administered by the Elk County Community Foundation who will distribute over $165,000 in 2016.

The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to Straub Brewery who has seen a need and believes in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information from the website, www.elkcountyfoundation.com

Women Who Care had a “membership drive” for the 2015-16

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The Women Who Care (WWC) Steering Committee had a Donor Advisor for a Day “membership drive” for the 2015-16 membership year, that allowed members who registered early to give a grant to a charity of their choice. One new and one renewing member, along with another renewing member who increased their membership level were chosen to give out $500 grants. The Ridgway Little League, Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department and the Johnsonburg Community Center were the grateful recipi…ent of this grants from WWC members Cindy Straub, Rebecca Plowely and Carol Parana, respectively. All of the organization expressed their appreciation for the members choosing their organization for this grant.

Women Who Care, a local group which is a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, is dedicated to addressing the needs of women and families throughout Elk County. Since its inception the membership has given over $100,000 back to the community in the form a grants to local nonprofit organizations. WWC is still accepting members for 2016. Membership year runs from Oct 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 with membership dues due by June 1, 2016. WWC is currently planning their spring event for April. Check out the Women Who Care Facebook page for more details. Membership commitments are appreciated and welcomed at this time.

Pictured Left to right:
Standing: Bradley Schneider from the Ridgway Little League; and Fred Maletto from Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department;
Sitting: WWC member Carol Parana and Carol Allegretto from the Johnsonburg Community Center and WWC member Rebecca Plowely