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An updAte for fA mily & friends of reAding A reA community college SPRING 2011
RACC Welcomes
Dr. Davenport
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost
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A n u p dAt e f o r fA m i ly & f r i e n d s o f r e A d i n g A r e A c o m m u n i t y c o l l e g e SPRING 2011
On our Dear Friends of RACC,
cover We are all anxious for spring to arrive in Berks County, which each year signals new beginnings
as well as opportunities for renewal.
A springtime view
of the cherry blossoms In the new beginnings category, I am delighted to welcome Senior Vice President for Academic
that adorn the campus. Affairs/Provost, Dr. Wade Davenport. He comes to RACC after 10 years at Danville Community
College in Virginia. This issue’s profile of Wade will help you get to know him and demonstrate
Cover Inset: Dr. Davenport that he is an experienced, practical and down-to-earth educator who looks forward to becoming
part of our Greater Berks community.
And when it comes to renewal, this spring we will proudly kick off a
Contents six-month celebration marking our College’s 40th anniversary. Such
milestones are, of course, a time to look back fondly on the growth
and development of this institution—especially all the wonderful
3 RACC Students
Earn All-PA
Academic Team
employees, students and community supporters who over the years
have been part of its history. But, perhaps more importantly, it gives us
a chance to re-state our commitment that RACC will continue to be a
Honors learning-centered institution providing high-quality, affordable access
to educational opportunities.
4 RACC Welcomes
Dr. Davenport
Senior Vice President
Our emphasis on student success means we are never standing still. That
requires us to adapt not only instructional content but delivery methods
to make sure students are truly prepared for employment or moving on
of Academic Affairs/
to other educational institutions. For example, a growing number and variety of RACC credit
Provost
courses and non-credit professional continuing education opportunities are being delivered
entirely online allowing for maximum scheduling flexibility for students.
6 Meet a Student…
Patty Sturz In addition, we are committed to ensuring that by next fall every credit course will have
advanced technology-based components embedded into its delivery. While the majority of
our courses will still meet face-to-face on campus, specific learning activities will require
8 Musical Acts
Highlight
Spring Season
students to master the use of this technology. We know that performing day-to-day job duties
increasingly involves the use of technology. So, too, does workplace learning to upgrade
job skills that employers require either through their own on-site training programs or in
at Miller Center
for the Arts
partnership with educational resources such as RACC’s Schmidt Training and Technology
Center. Because of these employer expectations, it is critical for us to prepare students to be
comfortable in such environments.
9 Foundation
for RACC
Giving Report
Because of our commitment to keep our program offerings tied closely to employer needs,
RACC remains a dynamic center of learning both in and out of the classroom. That is why we
are proud to call ourselves “the community’s college.”
12 Have You Seen
Our New Look?
12 Get Ready
to Celebrate!
reAding AreA community college • 10 South 2nd Street • P.O. Box 1706 • Reading, PA 19603
www.racc.edu editor Melissa Kushner design Liz Berdow president Dr. Anna D. Weitz
contriButors Alison M. Wenger, Caehlin Bell photogrAphy Secoges Photographics,
Danville Community College
2 SPRING 2011 communiqué Reading Area Community College is an equal opportunity institution.
RACC Students Earn
All-PA Academic Team Honors
Jon Carlson and Marilyn Miller, two Reading Area Community
College students, were recently named to the All-Pennsylvania
Academic Team, part of the All-USA Academic Team competition
sponsored by USA Today.
Students nominated to the All-PA and edited a commercial to promote In the community, Carlson and his
Team are members of Phi Theta Legacy. wife Lyn serve as senior high youth
Kappa, the international honor group leaders for Bible study and Marilyn Miller
society for two-year colleges. Miller said she will carry many of service projects. Lyn is a 2006 RACC Named New
her experiences at RACC forward
Carlson and Miller will both receive
scholarships from the Pennsylvania to help with a future in the film
graduate and past recipient of the
All-PA Academic Team honor.
Century Scholar
industry. “Making a film is a lot of In addition to her recognition
State System of Higher Education with the All-PA Academic
(PASSHE) that can be applied at hard work and logistics,” she said. Carlson said RACC was a positive Team, Miller has now become
any of the 14 universities within the “When I was working on the project experience and he most enjoyed the a Coca-Cola New Century
PASSHE system. for Legacy, I was amazed at how interaction with his instructors. Scholar as the top student from
much goes into a short commercial. Pennsylvania. The program is
“When I started at RACC, I was sponsored by the Coca-Cola
The program requires that students To make it successful, I’m using all of Scholars Foundation and the
apply to the university within the same skills I learned in Phi Theta several years out of high school Coca-Cola Foundation and
one year, and the scholarship is Kappa and in my classes.” so it had been a long time since I administered by Phi Theta
had learned anything for personal Kappa Honor Society.
renewable for two years toward
a baccalaureate degree at that Carlson will graduate in May enrichment,” Carlson said. “Having Miller will be presented with
with an associate degree in the liberal arts focus pushed me a $2,000 scholarship and
university. plaque from the Coca-Cola
Communications. A member of Phi into other fields that I wouldn’t have Foundation and Coca-Cola
Miller, a native of Douglassville, Theta Kappa, Carlson also served otherwise explored.” Scholars Foundation during the
will receive her associate degree in as editor-in-chief of Legacy IX, annual American Association
Liberal Arts in May. She currently Redefining Graffiti. The publication Carlson recognizes the value that of Community Colleges
his educational experience will hold Convention in New Orleans.
serves as the vice president of Phi earned numerous awards, including She will also be listed in USA
Theta Kappa and editor-in-chief third place for the eastern region of in the future, “As a non-traditional Today on April 11 along with
of Legacy, the College’s scholarly the Community College Humanities student, I was already fairly well the New Century Scholars
established in my career, but I knew from the other states.
journal. Association (CCHA).
that having a college-level degree Miller will be accompanied to
Outside of her studies, Miller spends Carlson’s involvement with Legacy and broad base exposure would New Orleans by Dr. Donna
Singleton, the College’s Phi
time in her favorite spot—behind a ties to his other interest, which is make me more marketable and open Theta Kappa Advisor and
camera. She does camera work for media and web production. He has up many more doors to future career Coordinator of the Honors
the Berks and Pottstown community assisted clients with website design opportunities.” Program.
television stations, and also shot and video production.
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RACC Welcomes
Dr. Davenport
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost
“I was especially ReadING aRea CommuNIty
ColleGe is preparing to welcome
for students, faculty and staff,”
Davenport added.
life of an individual and in the life of
a community.”
Dr. Wade Davenport as the new
interested in Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs/Provost. He comes to RACC
In addition to providing strong
programs, Dr. Davenport said he
Dr. Davenport earned his Ph.D.
in Philosophy from American
after spending the previous 10 understands the challenges that University in 1987 after completing
an institution years as the Dean of the Arts &
Sciences Division and Professor of
many community college students
face to be successful. In addition
two master’s degrees—in philosophy
from San Francisco State and in
Philosophy at Danville Community to working toward their education, counseling from Troy University.
located in a small College in Virginia. students also are often juggling He also holds a bachelor’s degree in
family, jobs and other demands. philosophy from the University of
city that was Dr. Davenport’s interest in the RACC
position developed because of the “How each student responds to this
West Florida.
College’s location and well-rounded challenge will depend on their own Dr. Davenport said he became
comprehensive program offerings. unique life circumstances,” he said.
“For the individual student, I believe
hooked on philosophy while he was
in high school and told his parents
“I was especially interested in an the biggest challenge is to discover, that he wanted to be a philosopher.
and balanced in institution located in a small city that
was comprehensive and balanced
and perhaps to invent, their own
unique strategies which promote
“I thought my father would be
impressed because I previously
in its structure and programming,” learning of material presented in announced to my family that I
its structure and said Dr. Davenport. “By balanced
and comprehensive, I mean one that
courses.” wanted to be a poet and he quickly
informed me that I would starve,” Dr.
took seriously workforce, career and Although it is hard work and Davenport recalled. “He informed
programming…” transfer education.” has its challenges, Dr. Davenport me again that I would starve and I
has spent years working with said to myself that can’t be correct
As Senior Vice President, Dr. students in various community because (Bertrand) Russell never
Davenport will be responsible college settings. Prior to his post mentioned anyone starving as a
for overseeing the five academic at Danville, Dr. Davenport served philosopher.”
divisions of the College, the Yocum as Chairman of the Humanities
Library, the Education Laboratory and Fine Arts Division and as an Despite philosophy never being
Center and Distance Learning. One Associate Professor of Philosophy associated with a wealthy career, Dr.
of the opportunities he identified at Jamestown Community College Davenport stayed the course, one
early on is enhancing the College’s in New York. While there, he which eventually led him here to
academic and career programs. earned the Faculty Award for Reading.
Teaching Excellence. Additionally,
“I am professionally committed to Dr. Davenport worked two years “Most of my faculty colleagues
the concept of a culture of evidence as a counselor in the University thought I had lost my mind
as the foundation for administrative Programs Advisement Center at when I became interested in
decision-making,” he said. “One American University in Washington, administration, but they never
of our significant administrative D.C. presented any compelling
challenges is how we identify, collect, arguments that an interest in the
interpret and utilize information “From my personal experience, I health of the institution where you
about our students and the process would say that the most fulfilling work was unimportant or trivial,” Dr.
of learning to better structure our benefit is working with individuals Davenport said.
institutions. How an institution who are committed to the process
responds to this challenge can of education and who believe in the He continued, “So, I persisted and
result in significant opportunities importance of education,” he said. here I am.”
“Education is transformative in the
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6
About the
Honors Program
Students who want to take
their classes to the next level of
learning are invited to try the
College’s Honors Program.
Meet a Student…
RACC has more than 10
courses available in subjects
ranging from English
Composition to Foundations
of Math and Intercultural
Patty Sturz
Communication. The Honors
Program is a way to enhance
the classroom experience with
opportunities such as trips to
museums, guest lectures and
other on-campus activities.
“We are trying to give students
the benefit of an enriched
class,” said Dr. Donna Singleton,
It’s never too late. Coordinator of the Honors
Program. “Students often think
it is more work and it is harder
After spending 10 years at home Philosophical Society to see a Charles college and left after one semester. than a regular class, but that is
raising her two children and now Darwin exhibit. Another course, “I just wasn’t ready, and I didn’t know not the case. Honors courses
allow a deeper exploration of
being in her mid-thirties, Patty Sturz Honors 101, featured a day at the what I wanted to do,” she said.
topics with other students who
thought her time for college had long Philadelphia Art Museum. are as equally focused on their
passed by. “I’m never going to go to Instead of pursuing her education, academics.”
college, and I wasted my chance,” Dr. Donna Singleton, coordinator Sturz started working in real estate
of the College’s honors program, and was making enough money to be Current students with a
Sturz recalled thinking. “Then minimum of eight credits in
something drove me to do it.” said trips like these are designed to independent and own a home. When college-level courses are eligible
complement classroom learning. her children came along, she made for the program if they maintain
Sturz just finished her fourth “We aim to make the honors the decision to leave her job and a grade point average of 3.25 or
semester at RACC in the fall and is courses more experiential,” said Dr. dedicate herself to her family and her higher, excluding developmental
working toward an associate degree Singleton. “Whether it is a trip to a children’s activities. Sturz got involved courses. Students may also be
in anthropology. She plans on museum, going to see a speaker or with the PTA, a stay-at-home mom admitted into an honors course
graduating with honors in the next based on the recommendation
participating in on-campus events, support group and even volunteered
of an instructor or if they have a
academic year and envisions a future the goal is for students to have an as a Girl Scout leader. It was these special talent in that one area.
in counseling or social work with a enriching experience.” experiences that helped shape her
focus on helping people overcome New students may also place
future and inspired her decision to go
Separate from her honors courses, into honors courses according to
addictions. back to school. “I realized I wanted to their RACC placement scores.
Sturz accepted the invitation to join do something meaningful and work
During her time at RACC, Sturz has RACC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Earning honors credit is not
in a job that meant something,” Sturz
taken numerous honors program the international honor society for strictly confined to honors
said. “But, I couldn’t do that without courses. Students in regular
courses—but admits she was scared two-year schools. She holds the a degree.” classes can create honors
of the challenge at first.“I was hesitant position of secretary and is also contracts with the instructor to
because I was afraid it might be more involved in other campus activities For Sturz, RACC was a great complete different or additional
difficult and time-consuming and including submitting some of her opportunity to take her core classes work to earn honors credit.
take time away from my kids,” she writing to Legacy, the College’s and at a lower cost. The daytime In addition to the small classes
said. “Then I remembered that all scholarly journal. “It’s all about being classes were also the perfect fit to and outside activities, the
of my favorite classes in high school part of a community,” she said.“There allow her to not miss any time with Honors Program also awards
were my honors courses, so I tried is something satisfying about giving her children, with whom she now scholarships to deserving
it with two during my first semester. your time to other people.” compares test grades. students each year.
They are smaller classes, and they are Another benefit of honors
so engaging and enriching.” While she’s enjoying herself now, She offers some advice to others who coursework is graduating with an
Sturz’s path to college took time to are thinking about going back to honors diploma. Students who
Honors Composition and Honors evolve, and like many other RACC school: “It can be a difficult transition complete 15 honors credits with
Ethics are two of Sturz’s favorite students, it’s a non-traditional route. from whatever your life was before, an overall 3.25 GPA or a 3.0
GPA in all honors courses will
courses that she has taken. The Ethics After graduating from high school but it is definitely worth it and it can
earn an honors certificate.
class included a trip to the American in Texas, she started at a four-year be done.”
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Musical Acts Highlight Spring Season
at Miller Center for the Arts
The Miller Center for the Arts wraps up its Samite Mulondo will conclude
the season with a magical evening
feature post-performance question-
and-answer sessions with the artists.
2010–2011 season with several exceptional of African folk music on May 6. Along with the evening presentation,
Samite is an accomplished vocalist the Miller Center will host a
programs for audiences of all ages. and master of the flute and kalimba, special school performance of the
a traditional African instrument. Improvised Shakespeare Company
The popular and playful Tartan the usual and exploring the history He is known for his soulful and on Friday April 29 at 10:30 am.
Terrors will turn the theater into a of these beautiful islands. mesmerizing music.
boisterous setting of music, comedy Samite Mulondo is participating
and dance on March 11. Talented On April 29, the acclaimed Chicago- For more information about events in residencies at local elementary,
Highland dancers and world based Improvised Shakespeare and tickets, call the Box Office at middle and high schools. He is
champion bagpipers bring this Company visits the Miller Center 610.372.4721, ext. 5500 or visit the conducting four half-day music
Celtic group to another level. with an exceptionally smart and Miller Center website, www.racc. workshops with students at
sophisticated performance that is edu/millercenter. Lauer’s Park Elementary, Riverside
Then, the final travelogue film sure to delight and impress. These Elementary, the Gateway School for
of the Illustrated Lecture Series, brilliant actors improvise an entire In addition to the public Performing Arts and Muhlenberg
“Hawaii: The Pacific Paradise” by Shakespearean-style play based on a performances, performers will High School. For more information
Dennis Burkhart will be presented few suggestions from the audience. help the Miller Center continue its on these events or to register
on March 18. This documentary dedication to community outreach your group for the Improvised
captures the uniqueness of the Local Grammy-winning guitarist and engagement. The Improvised Shakespeare Company show, call
vacation wonderland, going beyond David Cullen and Uganda-born Shakespeare Company, Samite Cathleen Stephen at 610.607.6205.
Mulondo and David Cullen will
Pictured above: African vocalist and musician Samite Mulondo, members of the acclaimed Improvised Shakespeare Company, and the Tartan Terrors, North America’s premier
Celtic event.
8 SPRING 2011 communiqué
The Foundation Gifts 2010 (January 1 – December 31)
for Reading Area
Affinity Bank of Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas K. Braun Cultural Collaborative
Sharon Allen of Berks County
Pamela E. Breneman
Diane & Peter Czechowicz
Community College Dr. & Mrs. Sam A. Alley
The Anderson Group
Brennan & Associates, P.C.
Brentwood Industries, Inc.
Jeff & Cindy Darlington
Kathleen Dautrich, Esq.
Cynthia Kay Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Brigham
is an independent 501(c)3 organization Kent & Barbara Davis
Anonymous Susan J. Briskin
Geraldine L. Day
that was created to raise, invest and Connie Archey Toby J. Briskin
Thomas J. Archey Jonathan R. & Linda L.Day
Thomas A. & Beth A. Brizek
manage private funds for the benefit of the Heidemarie Arndt The Broadbent Family
Marianne Desmarais
Foundation John M. DeVere
College. The Foundation supports RACC’s Alvin S. & Tracey C. Aungst
John & Ann Broadbent Patricia M. Diefenderfer
Rev. Evelyn J. Aurand
mission to build communities of learning Automotive Service, Inc.
Michael H. Brooke Renee L. Dietrich
Burkey Construction Co., Inc. Mary Anne Disegi/
to encourage educational growth by David Babczak
Interior Environments
Cacoosing Family
June Benz Baker
Charitable Fund Janifer Dixon
providing access to RACC for deserving Robert L. Ballantyne
Hettie A. Campion Ann Virginia Doherty
Maria L. Ballas
students and by supporting emerging Dr. Amelia J. Capotosta Dolan Construction, Inc.
Scott & Crisanne Bansner
Larry Caprous Dolfin/Phantom Industries,
initiatives that serve to further enhance Walter & Kathryn Banta Inc.
Caron Treatment Centers
Robert G. Barskey Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Donahue
the College’s programs and facilities. Chrissada M. Caruso
Richard & Connie Bashore Jason Donnelly
Carol Casantini
Ron & Beverly Bashore Nancy S. Dresher
Susan Charron
We gratefully acknowledge the generous Harriet Baskin
Mary Ann Chelius Smith
Sandra Duffy
Theodore Bassano Charles & June Dunn
contributors who are recognized in Susan Christiano
Mark L. Bauer, Jr. Polly Allison duPont
Heather Christie
this issue for supporting RACC—the Mr. & Mrs. Richard C.
Suzanne Christie
E. R. Stuebner, Inc.
Baumbach
Amy P. Early
community’s college. RACC is about Patricia J. Beck
Christine D. Cieplinski
East Penn Manufacturing
Robert M. Ciervo
Jeanne S. Beck-Gardier Co., Inc.
opportunity, challenge and hard work James & Rebecca Cinelli
Terry A. Behney Denise Ann Ebelhar
Denise E. Clark
measured one student at a time. Rest Dr. Priscilla J. Bell Paul A. Eberly
Brian & Julie Clements
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce P. Bengtson Peter & Susan Edelman
assured that your support is making a Dr. Thomas Clouse
Shirley Ann Beningo Jermaine D. Edwards
Clover Farms Dairy
difference for our students and, in turn, Nancy H. Bentley
Company
P. Michael & Judy Ehlerman
Berks County Tuberculosis Steve Einsel
the community. We are proud to count Irvin & Lois E. Cohen
Society
Ralph Elia
Dr. C. Harold & Ruth K. Cohn
Berks Economic Partnership
you among the RACC family. Jo & Paul Cohn
Dr. Judy L. Ellickson
Berks Engineering Co., Inc.
Elsayed (Steve) Elmarzouky
Comcast
Berks Products Foundation
Entech Engineering, Inc.
Concord Public Financial
For more information please contact Amy H. & Marcus P. Besser
Advisors, Inc. Geoffrey W. & Lisa A.
Bills Khakis Ermentrout
the Foundation at 610.607.6239 or Peter & Dore Blanchet
Connors Investor Services,
Inc. Eye Consultants of PA/
Dr. Sheldon J. Kaplan
foundation@racc.edu. Evelyn Blumberg Mr. & Mrs. James M. Connors
Mrs. Jacquelyn E. Bollman Dr. Tucker Pamella Farley
Donald & Charlotte Cooper
Every effort was made to insure the accuracy and comprehension of this list. Doris J. Farrara
We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please call 610.607.6239 to report Frances D. Bortz Brenda Creasy
any omissions or errors.
Shirley K. Boscov Severin H. Fayerman
Dr. Melissa Crider Andrea
The official registration and financial information of the Foundation Arthur A. Fecera
for Reading Area Community College may be obtained from the Danelle Bower Forest & Kelly Crigler
Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free within Pennsylvania,
Leda P. Bowers Beulah B. Fehr
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Crystal Catering
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Paul H. Feil Scott Heffelfinger Cathy & Manny Kolevas Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Mrs. Joseph S. Pendleton
Santo F. & Ann L. Ferrarello Anna L. Hehn McCullough
Lynn C. Kopicz Penn National Gaming
Robert & Meribeth Firely Henry Janssen Foundation Karen McElhattan Foundation
Martin W. Kowalski
FirstEnergy Foundation Herbein + Company, Inc. McGlinn Capital Penske Truck Leasing Co.
Nancy R. Kozak
Management, Inc.
Mark & Fay Weitz Fisher Dianne Herman Kozloff Stoudt Perrotto Builders LTD
Raymond H. Melcher, Jr.
H. Linda Fisher Dr. Debra K. Hermany Bert & Ann Kramer Henry A. & Janet J. Peters
Edith Mendelsohn
Philip & Judy Fleck Sharron Herr Chris & Ann Kraras Dolores R. Peterson
Sue Merryfield
Yvonne Fonte Gary Hertzog Esther Krasevac Daniel A. & Judith N. Phelps
Michael Palm Foundation
Theresa D. Fort Dr. Jeanne Hey Richard & Barbara Kratz Phil’s Window Cleaning
Janet M. Miller
Dr. & Mrs. Frank A. Franco Dr. & Mrs. J. Frederick Hiehle Mary B. Kreider Piazza Honda & Acura
Marlin & Ginger Miller of Reading
Janet B. Frantz Samuel Hochberger Robert W. & Mary I. Kreisher
Otmar Christopher Miller Kandra L. Pitcher
Fraser Advanced Information Kathleen S. Holm Tawni C. & Anthony M. Krol
Systems Roger & Loretta Minear Blaise & Elaynee Polentes
Patricia C. Hoover Estate of Daniel C. Kubacki
Teresa A. Friedmann Lucille M. Mock Edna C. Pollack
William & Stephanie L. Frank Kulp
Fromm Electric Supply Corp. Hornberger, Jr. Karen L. & Timothy J. Montag Robert W. Poole
L. Robert Kimball &
Darla Moyer Fulmer Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Horrigan, Jr. John & Anne Morahan George & Sandra Post
Associates, Inc.
Fulton Bank Virginia Howlett John C. Morgan Ruth B. Potteiger
Alma & Edwin Lakin
Tomma Lee Furst Honorable Judge Polly A. Robert & Clare Moser Leon Prince Charitable
Cindy & Bill Laubach
Hoye Foundation
Gage Personnel Mosteller & Associates
John Langan &
Dr. James G. Hughes Dr. Judy Nadell Nancy & Jim Proman
Chuck & Ellen Gallagher Carol A. Moyer
Daniel & Ellen Huyett Linda Lawrence Jaime & Michael Proman
Diane L. Gaul Michael & Lynn Nagel
IBEW Local Union No. 743 Phuoc Thanh Le Chris & Robin Pruitt
Susan E. Gelsinger Helen & Steve Najarian
Iezzi’s Auto Service Dr. Elliott G. & Margie E. Prutzman
Naum & Lyudmila Ger Glen R. Naregana
Mrs. Doris P. Leisawitz PSEG
Industrial Plywood, Inc. National Penn
Carol & Bernie Gerber
Allen B. Lichtenstein R. M. Palmer Company
J. C. Ehrlich Co., Inc. Ray & Carole Neag
Jane E. Gerhart
Thomas Linette Andrew C. Raugh
Robin Rae Jacobs Veneica Neil
The Gilbert Family
Dr. & Mrs. Edgar C. Lloyd RCP & Associates, Inc./
Sue & Jerry Jakubowski Ruth Nevling
James A. Gilmartin Richard Panagacos
The Loomis Company
Dr. Melissa Jamula New York Presbyterian
Edward & Dolores Gombeda Reading Phillies
Lountzis Asset Management, Hospital – West Chester
Ed & Joan Jastrzembski
Sam & Alexandra Goodman LLC Division Redner’s Markets, Inc.
Jerlyn Foundation/
James C. Goodwin The M&T Charitable Joan A. Noll John A. Reedy
Jerry & Carolyn Holleran
Dr. Mildred & Mr. Ivan H. Foundation
Joma Machine Co., Inc. Northwestern Lehigh High Ellis A. & Sally A. Regenbogen
Gordon Dr. Sherry L. Macpherson School Teachers Social Fund
May & Leon Kaplan Thomas A. & Mildred Reilly
Joel Gori Andrew & June Maier Northwestern Lehigh
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas D. Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
Donald Greth Football Boosters
Maryann H. Mangold
Karetas Ruth C. Reinsel
Adrian & Katrina Grieve Rhonda B. Ochs
Rollie Manley III
Steven C. Katsarides James D. & Nancy A. Rhoads
Griffin Holdings Group, LLC Deb & Lee C. Olson, AIA
Diane & Lee Marabella
Shannon J. Keim Janet Rice
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Dr. Joseph & Denise Mariglio
George & Louise Richard & Patricia Risinit
Anthony & Susan Probst Kellenberger D. Robert & Yvonne Frey
Nick & Risa Ann
Grimm Oppenheimer, Jr. Genevieve L. Ritner
Marmontello, Jr.
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Jeffrey Marshall
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Thomas A. & Marlene W. The Oxholm Family
Kathleen A. Marshall
Margaret C. King Dr. Gary E. Rizzo &
Guiffre Peter A. & Jenny Blessing
Marcia L. Martell Susan M. Liberace
Julia Klein & Eric Jenkins Pakradooni
Debra Haag
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Lyndell B. Kline James C. Palm, Jr.
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William & Ruth Mathews
John & Katie Hannon John K. & Shirley A. Palmer
Doris L. Maurer Susan J. Rohn
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William W. & Joyce N. Seth E. & Barbara Rosenzweig
Harper, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Mazzo
Susan M. Kline ParenteBeard LLC
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Dr. Susan B. Hartman Nancy Knoblauch Dr. Michael J. Parkhurst
Tom & Sandi McCarthy Justin E. Rothenberger
Mary Ellen Heckman Robin & Bill Koch, CPA Patricia A. Pelchar
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Elizabeth Bowman Randy & Karen Sones The Wachovia Wells Fargo Boscov’s A la Carte Catering Edward S. Daniels
Rothermel Foundation
Carl & Deborah Sottosanti Bowers Photo David R. Franco
Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Rowe, Jr. Marilyn A. Wademan
Sovereign Bank Foundation Bright Sign, Inc. S. Henry “Hank” Lessig, Jr.
Theresa Rowles Dr. Clifford C. &
Mrs. Arlene Spencer James & Anna Connors Joan Merryfield
Jim & Judy Rubright Mrs. Doris A. Wagner
Jayne M. & Robert A. Mary Anne & Jack Disegi Bessie & Samuel Miller
Trina Rudolph Sandra L. & David R. Walko
Sproesser
Philip & Judy Fleck Evie Moyer
Alan Ruggles Gerald S. Wallace
SSM/Spotts Stevens &
Fromuth Tennis Robert Mutzel
McCoy, Inc. Wal-Mart Store #1670
Jeffrey & Virginia Rush
Golf Committee Margaret M. Noll
Stackhouse Bensinger Wal-Mart Store #1777
Abner Salon & family
Mary Ellen G. Heckman Mary Yocum Pendleton
Kim Stahler Wal-Mart Store #2614
Lynn Salpeter
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Dick Henry, Auctioneer Christopher L. Rowe
Michael P. & Mary Jane Weidenhammer
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Stankiewicz Jerry & Carolyn Holleran Gladys Skaist
Amy Schein Hollowbush Richard L. & Virginia S.
Elizabeth A. Stanley Weidman Lamar Advertising Bruce Stanley
Ellis Schein
Mr. & Mrs. John Stark Steve & Joan Weidman Miller Center for the Arts Martha Anne Sykes
Roger Schein
Sherry Stephenson Randy & Dawn Weidner Monte Lauro Harriet Ullman
Susan J. Schlanger
Stevens & Lee Dr. Anna D. Weitz National Penn Mary J. Wilkins
F. William Schmidt
Eileen Stevenson Dr. David E. Weller, Jr. Opti Medical Systems, Inc. George Yocum
Roger J. Schmidt
Geoff & Judy Stoudt Wells Fargo The Peanut Bar Restaurant
Rolf D. & Renate Schmidt gifts were given to the
Albert J. Stratton, Ph.D. Wells Fargo Advisors Reading Movies II & IMAX
foundation in honor
Marty & Beverly
Judy & Paul Strubeck White Star Tours Reading Phillies Baseball Club of the following:
Schmittberger
STV, Inc. Brad White, Sr. Reading Royals Hockey Club Katie Hannon
Sylvia Schneider
Donna Suchomelly Louise L. Wiener Reading Symphony Roger Kimpland
Dr. Penelope Scambly Schott
Orchestra
Sweet Street Desserts, Inc./ Mary Lou Wiggins Dr. Richard Kratz
Kellie Schuerger
Sandy Solmon Third & Spruce Café
Dr. Gene M. Wilkins Mary Kreider
Alva & Jon Scott
Dr. Eric Sweetman United Concordia Dental
Shari Wilkins Rolf Schmidt
Brad & Carroll Scribner
Stephanie Rado Taormina Dr. Lynne Williams & children
Margaret Seitzinger Nancy R. Wilkins-Diehr Matching Gifts
Third & Spruce Café/ Dr. Gust & Doris Zogas
Bonnie Sekulski Nancy J. Wilson PSEG
John & Peggy Woodward
Abigail Serrano Jane Winston Wells Fargo
Margaret A. Thomas gifts were made to the
Setley, Rauch & Bucolo, LLC Angelina & Michael Wolf foundation in support
David A. & Linda R. Thomson
Dr. Barbara Wolfhope New Scholarships of the following:
Dr. Eugene M. & Helen W. Michael Toledo established in 2010
Shaffer Michael Yachnik, Jr. SkyWell Falls
Dr. Ivan Torres Dick Henry Auctioneering
Sharon Shappell Stephen Yarnell Just for You/
Townsend Press, Inc. Scholarship
Fashion Mentoring program
Peter G. Shaub Victor & Nancy Yarnell Edward S. Daniels Memorial
Tray-Pak Corporation Miller Center for the Arts
Dean & Lorrie Sheaffer Yocum Family Perpetual Scholarship Endowment
Msgr. James A. Treston Nursing Program
Clark R. Sheffy Charitable Trust/James H. Christopher L. Rowe
Margretta S. Trexler Yocum Memorial Scholarship RHS/RACC Opportunity
Carol Siegel
Geraldine A. Trider Zelda Yoder Endowment Scholarship
Steven & Heidi Silverman
Barbara A. Turanchik Louise Zeidman Brad Scribner Scholarship Volunteer Tutor program
Arlene M. Sitterly Fund
Turning Point Media Lidia & Joseph Zidik Workforce Development
Jill D. Skaist SNAP Scholarship Programs in TTC
Mrs. Harriet Ullman Dr. Gust & Doris Zogas Endowment
Reid J. Smalley Yocum Library
Kaye Goldsmith Ullman Linda M. Zogas Martha Anne Sykes
Dr. Edmond C. Smith
Eugenia M. Umberger Theodore & Sylvia Zogas Scholarship Endowment We have received gifts from several
Donald F. & Joann M. Smith, Jr. individuals who would like to remain
UtiliTech, Inc. Tom C. & Linda S. Zogas anonymous.
Kathleen Smith gifts were given to the
Sandra L. VanSickle foundation in memory
Dr. Ronald E. & Helen A. In-Kind Gifts We apologize if we have
Al Vanim of the following:
Smith inadvertently omitted or incorrectly
Berks Arts Council/
Mary T. Vanim Edith Ahrens listed your name. Please report any
SNAP Berks County JazzFest errors to our attention at
VF Outlet Peter D. Archey 610-607-6239.
Nancy L. Snyder Berks County Living
VIST Financial Corporation Sonia & Samuel Briskin
Christopher & Noreen Berkshire Country Club
Sobottka Ethel Binkley
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