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SBVC Foundation Quarterly Newsletter June 2022

Recent News

San Bernardino Valley College Foundation hits $500,000 Scholarship Goal Early The San Bernardino Valley College Foundation has hit an extraordinary goal — three years ahead of schedule. As part of its 5-year strategic plan, the SBVC Foundation set a target of being able to award at least $500,000 in student scholarships annually. This spring, the nonprofit organization reached that goal early, thanks to interest accrued from its endowment, grants, donations, and events.   "Investment account earnings over the past two years were substantial," SBVC Foundation Director Mike Layne said. "Our endowment, through Bank of America: US Trust, grew from $3.9 million a little over two years ago to nearly $5.5 million at the end of December 2021. The interest accrued is what drives most of our scholarship awards. Individual donors and planned giving also help grow the size of our endowment."   Recent generous gifts from the community include $373,000 from the estate of Chuck Obershaw and $24,000 from the estate of Scott Fruchter.   "All of these planned giving contributions help grow the size of our endowment, which we hope to grow to $10-$20 million over the next 10 years," Layne said. "In order to grow our endowment to a level where it needs to be to help us continue to meet the scholarship and program needs of our students, we need more people in the community to consider us as a part of their estate planning. In doing so, these donors will demonstrate their commitment to excellence in higher education by establishing a lasting legacy."   SBVC Foundation scholarships are exclusively for San Bernardino Valley College students to assist them on their educational journeys. For the first time this year, the Foundation was able to award the Charles Obershaw Scholarship to 30 students, with each individual receiving $1,000; previously, just two $500 scholarships were awarded. Through funds from the Inland Empire Community Foundation, 54 students received the Molly Adams Scholarship and 20 students were given the Community Foundation Scholarship.   In recent years, the SBVC Foundation received major grants from the Finish Line Scholars Program via the Pritzker Foundation ($120,000), Southern California Edison ($30,000), and SoCal Gas ($20,000), and the organization is continually looking to establish new public and private sector partnerships. For more information on how to support the SBVC Foundation through planned giving or public/private sector sponsorships, or to secure your spot as a sponsor of the 100th Anniversary Gala, please contact SBVC Foundation Director Mike Layne at 909-384-8987 or [email protected].

Grant Spotlight: Wells Fargo

A $15,000 Careers in Aviation Project grant from Wells Fargo will help aeronautics students soar. SBVC’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to qualify for the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate. This certificate is designed to prepare students to qualify for the airframe and powerplant certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After passing the FAA testing, students are able to work on airliners as well as general aviation. The written examinations are administered by the FAA at computer testing centers. The Wells Fargo grant will cover the cost of the FAA exams for low-income students.

2020-2021 Annual Report is Here! San Bernardino Valley College Foundation recently released the 2020-2021 Annual Report. Each year the SBVC Foundation releases the report as a review of the year's events, which also includes:   A message from the 2020-21 SBVC President A message from the 2020-21 SBVC Foundation President A message from the 2020-21 SBVC Foundation Director Articles: Grant Spotlight: Edison International STEM Scholarships & Clean Technology Program Community Support Spotlight: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Spotlighting our Success Alumni Success: Zane Rice Remembering SBVC Mentors Donor Appreciation Financial Statements   Ways to help support SBVC students

Recent Past Events

San Bernardino Valley College Celebrated 95 Years On April 01, 2022, the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation's 95th anniversary gala raised more than $180,000, Nearly 500 participants enjoyed a steampunk-themed evening of dinner, alumni recognition, and a silent auction. KVCR's Rick Dulock served as the Master of Ceremonies, while Bill Lemann (Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP) served as the event Auctioneer. Event participants also enjoyed live music provided by, The Brass Brothers Present: Rodney Taylor & Friends. The main event sponsor was Amazon, which donated $25,000 to the 95th gala event. Other major sponsors included Edison International, KVCR, AECOM, Stater Bros. Charities, and Adam | Stirling Professional Law Corporation. The Foundation is already in the initial planning stages for the 100th Anniversary Gala Event, which will take plane 2026.

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SBVC Foundation Board of Directors 2021-2022

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Dr. Dennis Byas Foundation President        Ms. Beverly Powell Foundation Vice President Ms. Tenille Norris Foundation Treasurer Dr. Scott W. Thayer Foundation Secretary  SBCCD Board of Trustees 2021-2022 Gloria Macias Harrison Board Chair  Dr. Stephanie Houston Vice Chair Dr. Anne L. Viricel Board Clerk

Dr. Susan Bangasser John Echevarria Robert Garcia Scott Henderson Gary Kelly Dr. Kenneth Lane Justin R. Martinez Kerry E. Neal Patricia Nickols-Butler Shelby Obershaw Lisa Obershaw Durham Robert O'Brine Joseph Paulino Thomas Robles George San Martin Allynn Scott Michael Sola Hon. Lawrence Stirling Dexter Thomas Dr. Anne L. Viricel

Trustees Dr. Nathan Gonzales John Longville Frank Reyes Joseph R. Williams Student Trustees Lauren Ashlock, CHC Elena Sanchez, SBVC

SBCCD Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez Executive Vice Chancellor of Business & Fiscal Services Jose Torres Vice Chancellor of Educational & Student Services Dr. Nohemy Ornelas Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/ Police Services Kristina Hannon

SBVC President's Circle 2021-2022 Kathryn Adams AECOM Ted Alejandre Robert Armenta, Jr. Donald & Carol Averill John & Elaine Bancroft Susan Bangasser Yolanda Moses & James Bawek Beaver Medical Clinic Susan Bennett Dennis & Barbara Byas CSU, San Bernardino CannonDesign Catholic Charities City of Rialto Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Jay Danley Dignity Health Nimal Diunugala DLR Group Doing Good Works Lisa & Paul Douglas Glenn Drewes Follett Corp. Bookstore Foundation for California Community Colleges G&M Oil Company Ernest & Dorothy Garcia Robert Garcia, Jr. Nathan Gonzales Mary Grande Scott & Leticia Hector Lloyd Hile Hillwood Investment Properties HMC Architects Inland Empire Community Foundation Inland Empire Film Services, Inc

SBVC President's Circle 2021-2022 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Johnson Gary & Lizzie Kelly Deana Kelly-Silagy Kenneth Lane Bill Lemann Alma Lopez Juliann Martin McCarthy Holding, Inc. John McMahon Loutisha & James McReynolds Patricia Nelson Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs David Obershaw Shelby & Chuck Obershaw Omni Trans P2S Engineering Mike & Beverly Powell Redlands Community Hospital Frank & Eloise Reyes Michael & Amanda Rivera Deborah Robertson Diana Z. Rodriguez Dawn Rowe SafeworkCM San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Stephen & Ruth Sandlin Sharing, Caring & Giving of Oneself Foundation SoCalGas Stater Bros. Charities Lawrence Stirling Scott W. Thayer Dexter Thomas Tomorrow's Talent, LLC University of Redlands Wells Fargo Foundation Pat Zaharopoulos

The President's Circle is a select group of community partners contributing to the success of the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation (who donate at least $1,000 annually).

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Learn More About SBVC Giving Opportunities

Become a part of SBVC History, for $250, your personalized, engraved brick will be placed in the breezeway of the SBVC Athletic Complex. This is a great way to honor yourself or a loved one. All proceeds will be used to support SBVC students and programs.  Contact: San Bernardino Valley College Foundation 909-384-4471 [email protected] Engraved Bricks

HOW TO SUPPORT SBVC SBVC students are grateful for the direct support provided by scholarships. The SBVC Foundation also helps college programs with equipment, supplies, and activities to enrich the student experience. Additionally, there are many planned giving opportunities that will create a legacy impact, such as listing the SBVC Foundation in your estate, or as a beneficiary in your retirement/life insurance accounts.  If you are interested in helping students achieve their educational and career goals, the SBVC Foundation can help! Contact us to discuss how your gift can make the difference for our students and community. The Foundation is a non-profit 509(a)(3) organization; therefore, contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible.

San Bernardino Valley College Foundation sbvcfoundation.org (909) 384-4471 [email protected]  Our Team: Mike Layne - Foundation Executive Director Phylicia Sanchez - Development Coordinator Kimberly Horg - Program Assistant

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