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THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT
for non-profits and educational institutions
that depend on endowment earnings to meet
annual budget needs. The ACC Foundation
has also been faced with challenging market
1 ACCF Board President’s Message declines. The Foundation’s board members
3 ACC President’s Message invested many hours making adjustments to
4 2008–2009 Ambassadors ensure we managed through a very difficult
economic downturn. The difficult econo-
6 Donor Profiles my also created record enrollment for
8 2009 Distinguished Alumnus ACC as many new students now look to
the College to learn a new trade or skill,
and for a new beginning. Our Board
accepted the challenge of finding new
Financial Highlights 10 giving opportunities so that we could
close the gap to fund necessary finan-
ACC Planned Giving Society 11 cial aid for hundreds more students.
Gifts Received 12 Due to these efforts our Board, staff,
Restricted Funds 17 faculty, and community leaders, we
Endowed Funds 18 will support many deserving and qualified
Honor Gifts 20 students again this year. I am thankful to each individual
and business for continued support of the ACC Foundation.
Memorial Gifts 22
In Memoriam 26 Our ongoing mission is clear. No deserving and qualified stu-
Grants Awarded 28 dent will be turned away from ACC because of documented
Ways to Give 30 financial need. A more positive economy will return over time,
2009 Board of Directors 31 and we will provide even more support in the
future. ACC students are an important part of
ACCF Executive Director’s Message 32 the future development of Alamance County Our Pledge
and the surrounding area. New business and The Alamance Community College
industry will continue to select our area for
Foundation guarantees that tuition
expansion and relocation. There are great
opportunities for our students in local com- assistance will be provided to any
merce, trade, management, health care and a qualified ACC student with a docu-
host of other fields. ACC students also can mented financial need.
move on successfully to four-year universities
after achieving their associate degrees locally.
We should all be thankful that we have such a fine institution
in our community that can open these doors for our students.
At the end of 2009, I am honored to turn over Board responsibilities to Dr. Aaron DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES REQUIRE IMAGINA-
Noble, the incoming Foundation president. He is an ACC graduate and the 2001 TION to solve many problems. The ACC
ACC Distinguished Alumnus winner. Aaron will do a great job as president and Foundation, even in difficult times, has
will continue the mission of our Foundation. I want to thank the Foundation staff, worked wonders to help meet the needs of
the Foundation Board members, Dr. Nadelman and the employees of ACC for our record enrollment of students.
their support of the ACC Foundation. I would especially like to thank the gener-
ous community donors that have supported us for so many years. Without your It has been able to provide educational
investment of time and financial resources, we could not accomplish our goals. opportunities to hundreds of students this
past year, because you, the public, have
It has been an honor to have served as your Board president. I look forward to con- made the Foundation a priority in your
tinued service and involvement with both the College and Foundation. Thank you giving plans. Reaching the $2 million
for making a difference everyday in the life of an ACC student. milestone in the capital campaign this
past year happened because so many
Foundation Board Members took it upon
themselves to proclaim our worthy story to
those philanthropically-capable individ-
uals and businesses in the community.
Jerry Bailey And, those individuals and businesses
Community Market President, Wachovia responded in a very positive manner.
Board President, ACC Foundation, 2008–2009
We have a great story to tell-this, in our 50th year of oper-
ation. For the second year in the past three, the NC Community College
System has recognized Alamance Community College as an "exceptional" school for
its mastery of the performance measures by which we are gauged. We were one of 11
to receive this distinction out of the 58 schools. It is always nice to receive the
accolades for what we do, but what we do and how we do it is not for recognition,
but for the student. It is helping that student achieve his/her goal that gives us the
The ACC Mission energy to perform at our highest levels.
Alamance Community College promotes an open door to
The Foundation can take great pride in helping set the atmosphere whereby students
high quality education and learning. Central to this mission feel capable of achieving. For those who gave of their time and their dollars, we
is the belief in the unique worth, value and dignity of each are eternally grateful for your belief that what we do does indeed make a positive
human being. Accordingly, Alamance Community College difference for our quality of life in the region. Your support helps ACC provide a
strives to help people realize their potential and attain an workforce for which we all take pride in presenting to business and industry.
Thank you very much.
education that is personally meaningful, relevant to
the needs of the community and state, and
responsive to significant global trends. Martin H. Nadelman, Ed.D.
President, Alamance Community College
Veetta Parker, is a graduate of Vandalia Christian School. Because of her love of plants,
The 2008–2009 Ambassador class: she chose Horticulture Technology to help her pursue a long-term goal of owning her
own garden center and design business. She is the mother of a teenage son and graduated
Sara Ambriz, originally from Mexico, now lives in Alamance County. She is employed from ACC in summer 2009.
as a support professional for a home health care company. Sara chose healthcare with
the goal of becoming a traveling nurse. She enjoys making a difference in the lives of Veronica Penn-Bartoo, was in the C-Step program at ACC and transferred to UNC-
others. Sara is a member of Sigma Psi, a Dean’s List student, and served as an ACC Chapel Hill in the fall of 2009. Veronica chose ACC over Appalachian State University
Marshal. She will graduate in Summer 2010. to be close to her family. She works part-time at a coffee house, volunteers at her church
and acts with a local theatre company.
Bunyanech “Kay” Corbett, is originally from Thailand. She came to the U.S. in 2003 as an
au pair and to gain proficiency in English. Kay has a degree from Khon Kaen University Anna Smith, graduated early from Cedar Ridge High School and spent much of her senior
in Bangkok in hotel and tourism management. Kay is married, works in an orthopedic year as a foreign exchange student in Panama. She works at her family’s business. After
office in Burlington and plans to obtain her CPA after graduating from ACC in 2009. ACC, she plans to transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill to study communication and languages.
Amanda Hill, prior to coming to ACC as a University Transfer student, she worked as a Allen Thaxton, is a graduate of Southern Alamance High School, and has lived on family
pharmacy technician and then was a stay-at-home mom. At ACC, Amanda earned a 4.0 property in Snow Camp most of his life. While at ACC, Allen maintained a 4.0 GPA
GPA, was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and served as a graduation marshal. Amanda while working part-time at Food Lion. His hobbies include restoring old cars. Allen
was also a work-study student in the ACC English department. She graduated in summer plans to transfer to UNC-Greensboro Bryan School of Business after completing the
2009 and will transfer to UNC-Chapel Hill. Business Administrative program at ACC.
Sondra Hall Jones Endowed Kernodle Clinic Named 2008 ACC Business Partner of the Year
Scholarship
KERNODLE CLINIC HAS BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF ACC’S MEDICAL ASSISTING
SONDRA HALL JONES WAS A program since it began in August of 1998. When ACC’s first students
ROCKINGHAM County native who started their clinical rotations in January of 2000, Kernodle was will-
served as a school counselor with the ing to take seven students immediately. Since then, the facility has
Alamance-Burlington School System remained a consistent source for placement of students in clinicals,
for many years. She was a graduate of which is required for graduation of Medical Assisting students.
Elon University and received a master’s
degree from the University of North Over the past eight years, this company has hired approximately 25
Carolina-Greensboro. Sondra loved Medical Assisting graduates. Over 90 of their employees are ACC
music and art and was a friend to all graduates from various programs including Nursing, Medical
who knew her. She passed away in Office Administration, and Medical Assisting.
2008.
The Medical Assisting Advisory Committee is honored to have six Kernodle professionals
The Jones Scholarship provides as members. Members include Dr. Edward Lance (Family Practice) and Dr. James
financial assistance to students who Hooten, Jr. (Orthopedics). Dr. Lance serves as the Program Medical Advisor.
attend Alamance Community College
in the University Transfer program or In addition, three Kernodle employees who are graduates of the ACC Medical Assisting
in the Early Childhood program. program serve on the Advisory Committee—Frances Sarah Hunter, Faith Parris and
Students must demonstrate the intent Deborah Winecoff. Ms. Hunter is also an adjunct instructor. Another employee on the
to teach after completing at least a 4- Advisory Committee is Samantha Cartner.
year degree. Support may include
tuition and bookstore expenses relat- Finally, this business has been a faithful donor to the ACC Foundation since the early
ed to classroom instruction. The award may be need-based or with an instructor recom- 1990s. Most recently, they donated $50,000 for the 50th Anniversary Campaign and as a
mendation. The ACC Scholarship Committee will award the scholarships. result, the ACC Medical Assisting Lab is named for Kernodle Clinic.
· Jerry Bailey,
Board President. ACCF
· Kaye Acton, Department
Head, ACC Medical Assisting
Program
This scholarship was established
through a $100,000 bequest.
· Kevin Bilson,
CAO, Kernodle
The Academic Advising Center at
ACC has been named in · Dr. Mark Miller, President,
Ms. Jones’ honor. Kernodle
DR. SAM POWELL, ACC BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN, WAS APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE ACC ALUMNUS TIM BRADLEY WAS HONORED ON MAY 28, 2009 WITH THE DISTINGUISHED
State Board of NC Community Colleges beginning July 1, 2009. He chaired his last Alumni Award at the 2009 Celebrating Excellence Awards. The dinner was held at
trustees meeting at the College on June 8. Powell was elected by the N.C. House of Alamance Country Club and hosted by the ACC Board of Trustees and the ACC
Representatives to serve a 6-year term. Foundation Board of Directors.
Powell, a resident of Burlington, was appointed to the ACC Board of Trustees by the Tim Bradley is Senior Deputy Commissioner of Insurance and Assistant State Fire
Alamance County Commissioners in 2003. He served on the ACC Foundation Board Marshal. He graduated from ACC in 1976 with an associate’s degree in engineering
2001–2009. technology. After 11 years in the engineering industry, he went to work for the State of
North Carolina. As Senior Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Tim is responsible for
Powell’s importance to ACC and Alamance County was underlined in recent years when 114 employees, 31 of whom are engineers. He serves in one of the state’s highest non-
the Biotechnology Allied Health Building was named in his and his family’s honor for elected positions in state government. Extension coursework in emergency services at
their joint contributions to medicine and science in the county over the years. ACC also contributed to his career goals. For more than 35 years, Tim has served with
the Mebane Fire Department, including seven years as chief. He received the Firefighter
Over the years Dr. Powell and his wife Karen have committed more than $70,000 to the of the Year Award for North Carolina in 2003. Tim is currently serving his fourth term
Alamance Community College Foundation. on the Mebane City Council.
“I feel very honored to be selected by the College, and one that I respect so much,”
Bradley said. “ACC has a wonderful reputation for preparing people. It started me off in
my career and has continued to train me along the way. I'm thankful to have had the
opportunity to attend and work with ACC.”
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* From financial statements audited by Davenport, Marvin, Joyce, and Co., LLP. For complete audited Financial Statements
and other information about the Foundation, please go to www.accfoundation.com, and click on “Resources.”
THREE GOOD FRIENDS TO ACC AND THE ACC FOUNDATION PASSED AWAY IN THE PAST YEAR.
WE REMEMBER THEM HERE.
KEVIN ALBERT MOORE, 44, DIED MAY 2, GOVERNOR ROBERT "BOB" SCOTT, OF HAW RIVER, PASSED AWAY ON JAN. 23, 2009, AFTER
2009. Kevin was a loving father and hus- a lifetime of public service to the people of North Carolina. Born on June 13, 1929,
band. His dedication to his family was Scott was the son of N.C. Governor and U.S. Senator Kerr Scott and Mary White Scott,
evident in every aspect of his life. He of Hawfields.
never met a stranger and was always will- He is predeceased by his son, Kerr Scott, and brother, Osborne. He is survived by
ing to offer a helping hand. He touched his wife of 58 years, Jessie Rae Scott; daughters, Meg Phipps, Mary Scott, Susan Sutton
the lives of many through his work at and Jan Scott; and seven grandchildren as well as a sister, Mary Kerr Lowdermilk.
Alamance Community College for 17 years
where he was head of the Automotive In 1971, Governor Robert “Bob” Scott donated 48 acres of his farmland in Haw River
Systems Technology program. He was community for construction of a new campus for Alamance Community College. The
also President of Hawfields Civitan Club campus opened in January 1976.
1999–2000. A former President of the
N.C. Auto Diesel Instructors Association, · Scott told ACC students in 2002 that
Kevin also worked closely with the N.C. his proudest career achievement was not
Department of Motor Vehicles and as governor, but when he served as pres-
Division of Air Quality to renew the ident of the NC Community College
Emissions Manuel, was an ASE System (NCCCS) for a record 12
Kevin Moore
(Automotive Service Excellence) Master years. “All you have to do is attend a
Technician and Service Consultant, an GED or degree graduation, or a nurs-
Advanced Electronics Technician and a member of the National American Council of ing pinning ceremony, and then you
Automotive Teachers. Kevin was also a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. know that what you’re doing is
A scholarship in the names of Kevin and Maria (his wife, who predeceased him) has worthwhile,” he said at the time.
been initiated.
· Scott’s single term as governor
WILLIAM "BILL" PARIS, A LONGTIME EMPLOY- (1969–73) was long enough for Scott
EE OF ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, A to restructure the university system
FORMER employee of Alamance-Caswell and executive level of government,
Area Mental Health Program, and former and initiate the kindergarten program
County Planner for Alamance County, in the public schools.
passed away on October 13, 2008. At
ACC, he was the Institutional Researcher. · When he was named president of the
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Ann state community college system in the
Brandon Hallberg, her husband, Jake mid-1980s, he oversaw the creation of Jessie Rae and Bob Scott
Hallberg, and their son, Ryan Hallberg, all the compensatory education program
of Charlotte, N.C., Bill’s sister, Margaret at the community college level.
Paris of Silver Spring, Maryland and his
brother, Neal Paris of Durham, N.C. Memorial contributions for Governor Scott were designated for the Scott Family Collection
He is missed by his family, friends at Alamance Community College.
and co-workers who established a scholar-
Chester Honeycutt and Bill Paris ship in his memory.
North Carolina Community College System awarded the following Piedmont Triad Partnership
grants to ACC: awarded the following grant
Minority Male Mentoring Grant $30,000 to ACC:
THIS GRANT PROVIDES FOR COORDINATION OF A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THIS UNDERREPRESENTED U.S. Department of Labor Grant for
student group. Funds provide for short courses in life skills, counseling, field trips, tutoring Workforce Innovation in Regional
and other help and referral with follow-up to assist minority males with staying in school Economic Development (WIRED)
and improving their grades. Nursing Grant $137,855
DESIGNED TO IMPROVE RETENTION OF
ESL Civics Statewide Curriculum Project $78,500 underserved, foreign, and minority
FUNDS THE PRODUCTION OF A FREE CD AND WEB-BASED CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON CIVICS nursing students, this grant features
and U.S. Citizenship preparation. To be used by the state’s 58 community colleges and innovative supplemental programming
community based literacy organizations, the materials will supplement classroom instruction for at-risk students. Successful meth-
to help foreign-born individuals learn English and U.S. government, history, and civics ods will be featured in a monograph
more quickly. The lessons are designed to assist students to prepare for the U.S. to be shared with all 58 community
Citizenship process and pass the Department of Homeland Security Exam. Additionally colleges and other nursing programs.
the lessons assist students with assimilation into American society.
ESL Distance Learning Grant $10,000 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
PART OF A NATIONAL PROJECT, THE PROGRAM FURNISHES FIELD-TESTED CIVICS AND ENGLISH Division of Air Quality awarded the following grant to ACC:
program DVDs and on-line lessons to ESL students so that they may study at home Mobile Source Emissions Grant $17,590
and/or supplement their classroom ESL instruction. THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MANDATES THAT ALL AGENCIES FUNDED WITH STATE DOLLARS
must decrease auto emissions by 10% by 2010. This grant provided funds for an electric
Academic Services To Nursing Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds $2,048 vehicle to replace one of ACC’s older, larger vehicles, thus decreasing our emissions.
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM SERVES A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION. (Note: This grant was awarded and, when the state developed a budget crisis, it was
Some of the nursing students have difficulty transitioning from the classroom to the clini- withdrawn. As of this date, ACC awaits word of the reinstatement of this funding.)
cal arena of patient care. Successful progression in a nursing curriculum may occur if the
student has the opportunity for minimal additional classroom/clinical tutoring.
NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund awarded the following grant to
North Carolina Biotechnology Center awarded the following grant to ACC:
ACC: Smoking Cessation Grant $28,500
Biotechnology Summer Workshop for Educators $24,845 THIS GRANT PROMOTES THE PREVENTION OR CESSATION OF SMOKING OR USE OF CHEWING
EDUCATORS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA WHO tobacco products, particularly among younger students. A coordinator will assist with
teach science at the secondary level and activities, counseling, group activities, and other prevention and cessation activities.
above were eligible to apply to participate
in this summer institute. The theme and
title of the institute was “Teaching Genetics, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources awarded the
Transcriptions, and Metabolism with following grant to ACC:
Microarrays.” Library Equipment Grant $18,000
Classes featured “hands-on” applications FUNDS ALLOWED THE PURCHASE OF 20 LAPTOPS, WHICH ALLOW LIBRARY STAFF TO DO LIBRARY
and suggestions for classroom activities orientations at any college location with wireless capability, for students who are in pro-
and innovation to bring these educators grams that do not feature computer labs.
up to date with the current trends in
biotechnology.
IN THE PAST YEAR, UNEMPLOYMENT IN OUR COUNTY · To provide funds to ensure that no qualified
has nearly doubled from 6 to 12%. In Fall student will be denied instructional services at
Alamance Community College due to finan-
2007 the Dow was over 14,000—remember cial need
that? Since then it has fallen by more than · To provide funds for faculty and staff profes-
50% and recovered-some. And true to its sional development, mentoring programs, and
countercyclical nature, demand for education acknowledgement of excellence in service
and training at ACC is way up among · To support other education related priorities
Alamance County residents. Fall 2009 cur- at ACC
riculum enrollment is over 5,500, an 18% · To cultivate funds and other support from
increase over the prior year. local businesses, organizations and individu-
als, alumni, private foundations, and govern-
The ACC Foundation provides low- ment agencies
income, academically strong students Carolyn Rhode, Executive Director
with scholarships, work study jobs and Alamance Community College Foundation, Inc. Natalie B. Miles, Special Projects Coordinator
Post Office Box 8000 Carol Wade, Senior Accounting Technician
other aid. The ACC Foundation has cut Graham, NC 27253-8000 Suellyn Dalton, ACC Grant Writer
costs, but still, worthy students are in 336-506-4416 Becky Thompson, Administrative Assistant
danger of being turned away. If we can Fax: 336-506-4020
get ACC students, many of whom have www.accfoundation.com
been laid off, retrained for new careers, they can get new
jobs and support themselves and their families. Their economic activity
will restore demand and help all area businesses recover faster. A rising tide lifts
all boats.
In the coming year, the ACC Foundation Board has voted to use up to $100,000
in reserve funds to ensure that all students, qualified to attend, are able to afford
books and tuition at ACC. This is the basic purpose of the ACC Foundation and
why I titled this year’s report, “Back to Basics”.
I thank you for being part of the Alamance Community College family and
among its supporters.
The ACC Foundation Annual Report was
designed by: ACC Graphic Design Students
(Tarik Alston, Kristen Corbett, Dustin Hawkins)
with the guidance of Dr. Laila Moustafa,
Carolyn Rhode Instructor/ Portfolio Leader, Advertising and
Executive Director,ACC Foundation Graphic Design Department.
www.accfoundation.com