Madeira Schools Foundation Fall 2025 Newsletter

Exciting Opportunity for Madeira Alumni: Apply Now for the Ruth Slagle Crawford Alumni Scholarship!

The Ruth Slagle Crawford Alumni Scholarship is now accepting applications! Established in memory of Ruth Slagle Crawford’s parents, W.C. and Mrs. Crawford, both dedicated educators who deeply valued the power of learning, this prestigious $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a Madeira High School graduate who demonstrates financial need and is pursuing higher education.

This scholarship, which honors the Crawfords' lifelong commitment to education, is open to applicants in September every year.

We encourage Madeira alumni, family, friends, and neighbors to share this incredible opportunity!

Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 31, 2025.

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Celebrating Homecoming 2025!

MSF joined the excitement of Homecoming weekend — marching in the parade alongside the Class of 1950 for their 75th reunion, hosting a hospitality table at the football game, and co-hosting a special tour of Madeira High School with Superintendent Kenji Matsudo for the Class of 1990.

Thank You to Our Amazing 2025 MSF Golf Outing Sponsors & Participants!

The 2025 Madeira Schools Foundation Golf Outing was a tremendous success — and it’s all thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, participants, and community! Your support helps us continue our mission to advance excellence in education for Madeira students, both today and for generations to come.

We are especially grateful to our Master Sponsor, Forward Edge, and our Classic Sponsors, Qual IT Resources and Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP.

A special thank-you also goes to our Beverage Cart Sponsor, Dennis Blackwelder of Blackwelder Custom Homes, our Golf Ball Sponsor, UBS Triad Group, and our Contest Card Sponsors, Prus Construction and MAI Capital Management.

We’d also like to recognize our generous Hole Sponsors:

Steve & Kelly Kramer • Jacque & Pat Gentile • Madeira City Schools • Eleeo Brands • Cincinnati Floor • Scott & Echo Brock • Oyler Hines • Cincinnati Mosaic, Inc. • MagneGrip Exhaust Removal • Blessing & Wallace Law • Anchor Fluid Power • Comey & Shepherd: The CK Group • Motz • Moskowitz & Moskowitz, LLC • All Smiles Photobooth Company • DexaFit Cincinnati.

Additional thanks to our Hole-In-One Sponsors, DynaPay and Bartlett Wealth Management; our Invitational Sponsors, 50 West, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Decal Impressions; our Golf Pro Sponsor, X Golf; our Koozie Sponsor, Redden Fine Meats & Seafood; and our On the Green Sponsor, Sunshine Pediatric Therapy Services.

Thank you once again to everyone who made this year’s outing possible — from our sponsors to our golfers and volunteers. Your dedication and community spirit make the Madeira Schools Foundation Golf Outing such a meaningful and successful tradition year after year.

Save the date for our upcoming events:

Sunday, January 18, 2026: Bourbon & BBQ Fundraiser

Saturday, March 14, 2026 : Madeira Schools Foundation Annual Auction

The Madeira Schools Foundation unites parents, alumni, and community members to support excellence in Madeira City Schools — funding opportunities, technology, scholarships, and experiences that help every student thrive.

Get Involved with the Madeira Schools Foundation Board!

Our Board works year-round to raise awareness, support our programs, and create exciting ways for the community to get involved. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, sharing your expertise, or helping shape new initiatives, there’s a place for you!

Learn more about the Board and how you can make a difference by visiting our website: Madeira Schools Foundation - click to learn more!

2025-2026 Board of Trustees:

President: Scott Blackwelder, '92

Ex-Officio: Mike Miller, Class of ’97

Vice President: Abby Tensmeyer

Secretary: Niki (Basile) Cloran, '04

Treasurer: Keith Dershem

Executive Director: Jen (Lukey) Shinn, '96

Superintendent: Kenji Matsudo

Trustees: Dennis Blackwelder Class of ’04, Ralph Blackwelder, Jr. Class of ’86, Scott Brock, Brian Busken, Sofia (Themudo) Caldwell Class of ’01, Michelle (Roach) Cates Class of ’92, Andrea Maxwell, Brad Meeks, Nicole Molenda, Tyler Opichka, Danny Pond, Jamie Purcell, Jenn Rockel, Jim Schwaller, Michael Short, Kelli Simpson, Rebekah Singh, John Spurrier, Anna Strizak, Jason Tucker, Ryan Weller, and Lindsay Weinkam.

Many Ways to Give!

Every gift makes a difference! Your tax-deductible donation directly supports Madeira City Schools.

You can give through employer matching, planned gifts, or by designating your donation to a specific fund or scholarship — or choose the General Fund to help where it’s needed most.

Add your designation in the “Note to Merchant” box on the checkout page.

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The Madeira Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that was established in 1984 to financially support continued excellence in education for the Madeira City Schools through endowed and immediate gifts.

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Madeira Schools Foundation

Jen Shinn, Executive Director

7465 Loannes Drive, Madeira, Ohio 45243

Email: jshinn@madeiracityschools.org | Office Phone: 513-924-3725

Website: https://madeiraschoolsfoundation.org

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