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Rowing Upstream To Meet Emerging Needs
Monday, January 30, 2012 -
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A problem posed to me many years ago has remained with me. It reminds me that each challenge has its own set of expected and unexpected complexities.
“A rowboat needs to travel upstream a distance of thirteen miles. Its maximum speed is 3 mph, and the river flows at rate of 1 mph. What time will the boat need to leave the dock to arrive at its destination by 5 p.m.?”
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Group Honoring Veterans Looks to Community Foundation as Home of New Fund
Thursday, October 06, 2011 -
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Paying tribute to the men and women who have served in our military is something we can all stand behind. That is why the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has agreed to host a new fund that will collect monies raised to erect an Honor Roll for Clymer, French Creek, and Mina veterans. By recording the names of the men and women from their community who have participated in the military, the Clymer, French Creek, and Mina Honor Roll for Veterans Committee hopes to recognize their contributions to the region and the nation.
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Community Foundation Home to Fund Created in Honor of Long Time Supporter of Area Seniors
Thursday, August 18, 2011 -
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The Chautauqua Adult Day Care Centers, Inc. is proud to announce that it has established the Nancy M. Elofson Memorial Adult Day Care Fund with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The fund was established as a tribute to Mrs. Elofson for her long time support for the agency and seniors in the community. The Nancy M. Elofson Memorial Adult Day Care Fund will provide financial assistance for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and other memory loss that are in need of attending the Present Center.
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Lawson Center/Community Foundation Collaboration Example of How a Non-Endowed Fund Works
Monday, July 25, 2011 -
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Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Randy Sweeney had the opportunity recently to take an impromptu tour of the Lawson Boating Heritage Center in Bemus Point. The tour was led by Anthony Hopfinger, President of the Board of Trustees of The Lawson Center, Inc. "The facility looks great, and I cannot wait to return and see the finished product," Sweeney said.
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Honoring the "Greatest Generation"
Thursday, November 11, 2010 -
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November 9, 2010- A fund to honor the "Greatest Generation" has recently been established through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The designated fund-which was created through a private donation to benefit the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY-recognizes the imperative need to remember and memorialize the amazing sacrifices, triumphs, and patriotism of the parents of the "Baby Boomers." This was a generation that grew up in the United States during the deprivation of the Great Depression...
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CRCF Receives Bequest
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 -
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The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation (CRCF) was the recent recipient of an approximately $750,000 bequest from an anonymous donor with no prior affiliation to the Foundation. As per the donor's wishes, an unrestricted community service fund has been established at the Community Foundation with the monies received from the bequest...
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Thinking of Mom
Sunday, May 09, 2010 -
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Happy Mother’s Day! As you try to figure out what gift to give your mom or where to take her for brunch on this day, take a moment to reflect on this special woman’s role in your life. It may be your birth mom, your foster-mom, a guardian or a special friend. It could be any individual who may have had an influence in your life who you consider to be your “mom.”...
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Marshal And Mary Martz
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 -
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We are all driven by different passions, emotions and influences. History continually reminds us of individuals who have achieved unheard of heights with their undeterred drive. Such was the case with Marshal Martz. It was his fervent aspiration to build the largest telescope in the world by an individual…
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The SEABEES Scholarship
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 -
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A special bond is shared by those who served as SEABEES during World War II. Locally, a group of former WW II Seabees, the Island X-11 NY Navy SEABEES, organized by Roland Swanson, meet monthly and, when possible, attend national conventions throughout the states…
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A Mother for All Seasons
Thursday, June 18, 2009 -
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As families gather today to celebrate Mother’s Day, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation would like to pay tribute to a special and inspiring woman – Jane Fagerstrom. Born in Jamestown as Jane Nelson, she graduated from Jamestown High School in 1945. She married the love of her life, John W. Fagerstrom, in 1946…
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A "Link" from the Past
Sunday, January 11, 2009 -
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Not too long ago, a young gentleman from Naples, Florida, walked into the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s office. He was in town for a family funeral. That day led us to the intriguing story of the Lowell L. Swanson Scholarship Expense Endowment Fund and the man in whose name it was established. The young gentleman from Naples, Florida was James Marchiando, Lowell L. “Link” Swanson’s great nephew...
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Once a Year!
Sunday, January 04, 2009 -
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It only happens once a year. The Karl Peterson Fund/Lynn Foundation Fund applications are now available. January 31st is the deadline for funding requests through this process. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation grants are well known among most non-profit organizations in our area. Local non-profits know that every year at this time, an important deadline—January 31st—is just around the corner for the Karl Peterson Fund grant application...
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Remembering Roseland Park
Sunday, December 28, 2008 -
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Do you remember Roseland Park? Do you remember the music from the skate shack, or the laughter of children hurrying to put on their skates? Mike Miller does. Rudy Miller, Mike’s dad, champion racer and barrel jumper, skated at Roseland. So did Orrie Hoover, famous for his stilts skating and fire hoop-jumping. The speed skating champions of the 1930s and 1940s, Bob Hanson, John Alm, T.G. Wilson, and Beatrice Freed, spent their youth at Roseland, too...
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The Nature of CRCF
Monday, December 15, 2008 -
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Throughout the year and for many years, 30 years to be precise, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has consistently provided area organizations monetary support on special projects and needs. It is like Christmas all year long! The Foundation has monthly Field of Interest grants, yearly Community Service grants, scholarships and designated funds which receive annual support as deemed by the donors…
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Carl Cappa & Creating an Enduring Gift
Sunday, September 28, 2008 -
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Carl Cappa was a kind and generous man. He was born and raised in Jamestown, the oldest child of hard working Italian immigrants. Like his parents, he had a strong work ethic and strived to do his best with whatever project he undertook. This served him and his commitment to his community well...
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