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Randy Sweeney

April 6, 2017 By sarah shelters

Fund Created to Teach Youth about Robert H. Jackson

At the end of the year, Randy Sweeney will retire after 20 years as the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s executive director. In celebration of his upcoming retirement, and his longtime service as a member at the Robert H. Jackson Center, the … [Read more...] about Fund Created to Teach Youth about Robert H. Jackson

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Randy Sweeney, Robert H. Jackson

February 17, 2017 By sarah shelters

CRCF Executive Director Announces Retirement

A Message from the Desk of Randy Sweeney Click here to read a PDF version of Randy's letter Dear Friends, For more than 20 years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s executive director.   I … [Read more...] about CRCF Executive Director Announces Retirement

Filed Under: CRCF News, Employment Tagged With: Board of Directors, Executive Director Retirement, Randy Sweeney

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief

As natural disasters across the country gain mass media attention, “silent disasters,” local fires and floods, affecting families and individuals almost weekly, often go unnoticed.  In the last half of 2012 and first half of 2013, the American Red … [Read more...] about Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bill Tucker, Chautauqua County Assistance Fund, Chautauqua County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Randy Sweeney

April 16, 2013 By crcfonline

City Elks Donate Dictionaries

Jamestown Elks Lodge 263 donated 32 dictionaries to third-grade students at Panama Elementary School recently. The lodge has partnered with The Dictionary Project each year since 2002 and this year donated more than 905 dictionaries to 15 area … [Read more...] about City Elks Donate Dictionaries

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bethel Baptist, Carl Mazzurco, Cassadaga Valley, Clymer, Fenner, Frewsburg, George Marchini, jamestown elks lodge 263, Maple Grove, Panama Elementary School, Pine Valley, Randy Sweeney, rolland phillips, Sherman, Southwestern, The Dictionary Project, Walt Gazewski

August 3, 2012 By crcfonline

American Red Cross

The Chautauqua County Assistance Fund also allocated $10,000 to the American Red Cross, Southwestern New York Chapter to aid in disaster relief services. William Tucker, Executive Director of the Red Cross, and Randy Sweeney, Executive Director of … [Read more...] about American Red Cross

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Bill Tucker, Chautauqua County Assistance Fund, Randy Sweeney

June 27, 2012 By crcfonline

Brenda L. Morrow Scholarship winners

William Tucker, President Elect of the Rotary Club of Jamestown and Randy Sweeney, Rotary Member and CRCF Executive Director congratulate this year’s recipients of the Brenda L. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Award; Megan Zimba and Andrew Russo. This … [Read more...] about Brenda L. Morrow Scholarship winners

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bill Tucker, Brenda L. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Award, Jamestown Rotary Club, Megan Zimba, Randy Sweeney

June 25, 2012 By crcfonline

Tapestry of Threads

Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director, explains the theme of the 2012 Annual Meeting; "A Tapestry of Threads." … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Threads

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Randy Sweeney, Tapestry of Threads, video

June 25, 2012 By crcfonline

The Importance of Unrestricted Funds

Executive Director Randy Sweeney discusses the importance of increasing Unrestricted Funds at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Vince Horrigan of the Chautauqua Lake Association follows with how one local non-profit benefits from the use … [Read more...] about The Importance of Unrestricted Funds

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Association, Randy Sweeney, video, Vince Horrigan

June 3, 2012 By crcfonline

Memorial Park

The Veteran’s Park Relocation Commission received a Community Service Grant to continue onto Phase 2 of the relocation process. In the photo, Ron Cotten, Veteran’s Memorial Commission Chairman, explains to Randy Sweeney, CRCF Executive Director, the … [Read more...] about Memorial Park

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Community Service Grant, Randy Sweeney, Ron Cotten, Veteran's Park Relocation Project

May 2, 2012 By crcfonline

Busti Historical Society & Grist Mill Fund Established

At the Busti Historical Society’s March Membership meeting, Carl Schultz, President of the Busti Historical Society, Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director and Marti Gustafson, Treasurer of the Busti Historical … [Read more...] about Busti Historical Society & Grist Mill Fund Established

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Busti Historical Society, Busti Historical Society & Grist Mill Fund, Carl Schultz, Marti Gustafson, Randy Sweeney

October 17, 2011 By crcfonline

Bona Alum Creates Scholarship for Southwestern High School Student

St. Bonaventure University alumnus Thomas Marra and his wife Michelle recently made a donation to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to fund a scholarship for a Southwestern High School graduating senior(s) who plans to attend St. Bonaventure … [Read more...] about Bona Alum Creates Scholarship for Southwestern High School Student

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Randy Sweeney, St Bonaventure University, Symetra Financial Corporation, The Marra Family St. Bonaventure Scholarship Fund, Thomas Marra

August 14, 2011 By crcfonline

John Bauer, 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner

Reliable, dependable, and extraordinary. John Bauer, the consummate cleanup hitter and 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award winner, was honored by over 100 friends and family members gathered at Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park the evening of Friday, July … [Read more...] about John Bauer, 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner

Filed Under: Axel W. Carlson Award, CRCF News Tagged With: Axel W Carlson Award, Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, Drama Enrichment Program, Falconer Kiwanis, Jamestown High School Musicals, Jamestown Parks & Recreation Commission, jamestown world series of cars, John Bauer, Labor Day Festival Committeee, Lucy-Desi Center, Randy Sweeney, Reg Lenna Civic Center, the YMCA

July 26, 2011 By crcfonline

Lawson Center

Community Foundation Collaboration Example of How a Non-Endowed Fund Works 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 … [Read more...] about Lawson Center

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Lawson Boating Heritage Center, non-endowed fund, Randy Sweeney, The Lawson Center

July 18, 2011 By crcfonline

Chautauqua Lake Association Benefits from Funding Provided by the Community Foundation

Harvesting the weeds that choke areas of Chautauqua Lake has been an effort undertaken by the Chautauqua Lake Association for many years now. The CLA's mission is, "to provide effective and efficient lake maintenance services for the benefit of all … [Read more...] about Chautauqua Lake Association Benefits from Funding Provided by the Community Foundation

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Randy Sweeney

March 18, 2011 By crcfonline

Community Foundation’s Online Scholarship Application Available Now

Over $800,000 in financial assistance was awarded to nearly 700 recipients for the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's 2010-2011 Scholarship season. That's right, over $800,000, and now is your chance to benefit from the funds available for the … [Read more...] about Community Foundation’s Online Scholarship Application Available Now

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Lisa Lynde, Randy Sweeney

October 26, 2009 By crcfonline

Charitable Opportunities

By Rose S. Prinzi In these financially turbulent times, millions of Americans continue to save pre-tax dollars in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Thanks to regular investments and long-term returns, an estimated $4.7 trillion is invested in … [Read more...] about Charitable Opportunities

Filed Under: CRCF News, Planned Giving Tagged With: IRA, IRA Transfers, Randy Sweeney

June 13, 2003 By crcfonline

Nancy F. Gaden Receives 2003 Axel W. Carlson Award

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Nancy F. Gaden of Jamestown has been selected as the winner of the 2003 Axel W. Carlson Award. The award was presented at a reception held at the Rosch Activities Center on the … [Read more...] about Nancy F. Gaden Receives 2003 Axel W. Carlson Award

Filed Under: Axel W. Carlson Award, CRCF News Tagged With: Axel W Carlson Award, Diabetes Education Department, Nancy F. Gaden, Randy Sweeney, WCA Hospital

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