Trustees and Administration Board of Chosen Freeholders William J. Chegwidden, Director Douglas R. Cabana, Deputy Director John Cesaro Ann F. Grossi Hank Lyon Thomas J. Mastrangelo John J. Murphy as of June 2012 Board of Trustees Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., Chair * Stanley T. Omland, P.E., P.P., Vice Chair Thomas A. Pepe, Treasurer * Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino, Secretary Dr. Barbara L. Hadzima J. Richard Rajoppi Dr. Joseph L. Ricca, Jr. Cynthia E. Samuel Dean C. Strawn Michael A. Van Allen Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg * Anthony Scandariato, Alumni Trustee Sandra Geiger, Trustee Emerita W. Thomas Margetts, Trustee Emeritus William T. McNerney, Trustee Emeritus as of July 2012 College Administration Dr. Edward J. Yaw, President Dr. Dwight L. Smith, Vice President of Academic Affairs Karen VanDerhoof, Vice President of Business and Finance Dr. Bette M. Simmons, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management Joseph T. Vitale, Executive Director for College Advancement and Planning and President of the CCM Foundation Roger Flahive, Executive Director of Information Systems (CIO) Thomas Burk, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations as of February 2010 County College of Morris Foundation Joseph T. Vitale, President Katie A. Olsen, Director of Development Board of Directors Gil Zweig, Chair Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. Everton Scott, Vice Chair Public Service Electric and Gas Company Richard Ricca, Treasurer Verizon New Jersey Bonnie Murphy ‘71, Secretary & Faculty Representative, County College of Morris Carol Fitzpatrick ‘86, Assistant Secretary United Parcel Service Marilyn Ayres County College of Morris (Ret.) Sandra Geiger Thomas F. Hayes New Jersey Natural Gas Company William McElroy ‘83 Liberty International Underwriters Edward Nelson ‘72 McGivney & Kluger, PC John C. Parry, Jr. Solix Eileen Paragano ‘91 Paragano Family Foundation Michael Prokop Wanda Sims Novartis, Inc. Robert Zajac Investors Bank Foundation Staff Barbara Capsouras ‘82, Director of Alumni Affairs Colleen McArdle ‘87, Coordinator of Special Events Trish McGrath ‘05, Executive Administrative Assistant From the College President At County College of Morris, we are partic- ularly proud of the way our faculty provides the teaching, experience and caring that positively affect lives forever. Our students receive not only outstanding instruction but a roadmap to a successful college edu- cation and a fulfilling career. In the areas of strengthening learning and accessibility, 2011-12 saw the enactment of more than 20 new articulation agreements to make it easier for stu- dents to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. We were also selected as one of only 10 colleges nationwide to take part in the Bridging Cultures program to develop methods for better incorpo- rating diversity and democratic thinking into teaching and learning. Late last year, we also launched the Northern New Jersey Health Pro- fessions Pathway to provide qualified low-income individuals with a tuition-free education to take advantage of the growing job oppor- tunities in health care. This year also saw major campus improvements to enhance learning and reduce our carbon footprint. Our LEED Gold-Certified Landscape and Horticulture Technology building was completed this summer and will open for classes this fall. It features a “green” roof, solar pan- els, rainwater harvesting and other leading-edge sustainable features. This summer also saw the installation of new energy-efficient light- ing throughout campus and – thanks to funding from the County of Morris – solar panels covering five of our parking lots. Our new solar energy initiative will reduce our energy costs by some 45 percent. Lastly, this past academic year marked my 25th anniversary as presi- dent of CCM. It is an honor and a source of ongoing pride to be a part of an institution that has meant so much to our students and to the quality of life in our county and region. On behalf of our trustees, faculty, staff and administrators, I would like to thank you, our donors, for your generosity and ongoing support of the County College of Morris. Edward J. Yaw, Ed.D. President, County College of Morris From the President of the Foundation The symbol of County College of Morris is the mighty oak, representing strength, maj- esty and the ability to endure. Those famil- iar with our 218-acre campus know it is fa- mous for its rolling hills and trees – pines, oaks and cherries. Those trees, of course, grow from seeds – just as fruitful lives and careers grow from the seeds planted by edu- cation. Here at CCM, we do more than edu- cate college students, we change lives. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is to meet our alumni who return to campus for events or who are honored with alumni awards at our annual gala. Again and again they tell the story of how their lives were changed by their experiences at CCM. Whether it was a young student who needed a second chance at college or an older adult who returned after many years to find a new skill, the stories are similar. All are grateful for our caring faculty, our outstanding facilities, and the nurturing environment that CCM offered. Now, you can “Plant a Seed” at CCM. This year, our annual appeal will urge you to make a commitment to the future. You can desig- nate your gift to a particular scholarship or to our general scholar- ship program. You can dedicate your support to an academic depart- ment or help us create a new Media Center (broadcasting studio) through our Visioning the Future campaign. And, as a special thank you, we will acknowledge gifts of $2,500 or more by “naming” a tree on campus for you or a loved one. Next spring, CCM will be planting approximately180 fruit trees in vari- ous locations in a planned and systemic manner to replace those removed during this summer’s solar energy project. Our Plant a Seed campaign will allow you to name one of those new trees. As always, the Foundation remains grateful for your generous sup- port. Your gifts allow CCM to continue to provide an outstanding education at an affordable price and, by doing so, offer a new gen- eration of students the ability to achieve their dreams. Joseph T. Vitale President, County College of Morris Foundation Fall/Winter 2012–2013 Make a Gift Online! www.ccm.edu/donate His Scholarships Reflect Stories of Love and War Behind every college scholarship is an ennobling story inspiring such an act of generosity. The National Defense Industry As- sociation (NDIA) scholarships from Picatinny Arsenal are no exception. The NDIA Board, led by John Amerspek of Succasunna, NJ, was instrumental in establishing those scholarships. The 90-year- old Amerspek grew up in Fair- lawn, NJ, and belonged to what has often been described as the Greatest Generation. “I enlisted in the army during World War II and saw action in five pivotal invasions,” he says. First he fought in the North African cam- paign against Germany’s notori- ous Field Marshall Erwin Rom- mel. Then, he moved on to the invasion of Pantellaria, an island between Sicily and Tunisia, where his division was assigned to knock out radar installations and an air- field that were seen as a threat to the planned invasion of Sicily. With that mission accomplished, he and his comrades boarded landing crafts for the battle to come in Sicily. It was a bloody engagement resulting in almost 25,000 allied casualties, but it paved the way for the retaking of Italy from enemy forces. When Corporal Amerspek finally returned home, he went to college on the GI Bill, earning a Bache- lor’s degree in Industrial Manage- ment from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Steven’s Institute of Technology. He eventually landed a job as an engineer at Picatinny Arsenal. “I started at the bottom,” he says. But he didn’t stay there long. Over his 32-year career, he worked his way up to Deputy Project Manager and Special As- sistant to the Commander. He also served as the first presi- dent and chairman of the board of the NDIA, a group dedicated to fostering progress in science, engineering, education and management for the national defense. He held that post until he retired last year. In addition to working for the defense in- dustry, he also taught. (Continued on page 3)
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Trustees and Administration
Board of Chosen FreeholdersWilliam J. Chegwidden, Director
Douglas R. Cabana, Deputy Director
John Cesaro
Ann F. Grossi
Hank Lyon
Thomas J. Mastrangelo
John J. Murphy
as of June 2012
Board of TrusteesJeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., Chair *
Stanley T. Omland, P.E., P.P., Vice Chair
Thomas A. Pepe, Treasurer *
Dr. Kathleen C. Serafino, Secretary
Dr. Barbara L. Hadzima
J. Richard Rajoppi
Dr. Joseph L. Ricca, Jr.
Cynthia E. Samuel
Dean C. Strawn
Michael A. Van Allen
Dr. Joseph S. Weisberg *
Anthony Scandariato, Alumni Trustee
Sandra Geiger, Trustee Emerita
W. Thomas Margetts, Trustee Emeritus
William T. McNerney, Trustee Emeritus
as of July 2012
College AdministrationDr. Edward J. Yaw, President
Dr. Dwight L. Smith, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Karen VanDerhoof, Vice President of Business and Finance
Dr. Bette M. Simmons, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management
Joseph T. Vitale, Executive Director for College Advancement and Planning and
President of the CCM Foundation
Roger Flahive, Executive Director of Information Systems (CIO)
Thomas Burk, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations
as of February 2010
County College of Morris FoundationJoseph T. Vitale, President
Katie A. Olsen, Director of Development
Board of Directors
Gil Zweig, Chair Glenbrook Technologies, Inc.
Everton Scott, Vice Chair Public Service Electric and Gas Company
Richard Ricca, Treasurer Verizon New Jersey
Bonnie Murphy ‘71, Secretary & Faculty Representative, County College of Morris
Carol Fitzpatrick ‘86, Assistant Secretary United Parcel Service
Marilyn Ayres County College of Morris (Ret.)
Sandra Geiger
Thomas F. Hayes New Jersey Natural Gas Company
William McElroy ‘83 Liberty International Underwriters
Edward Nelson ‘72 McGivney & Kluger, PC
John C. Parry, Jr. Solix
Eileen Paragano ‘91 Paragano Family Foundation
Michael Prokop
Wanda Sims Novartis, Inc.
Robert Zajac Investors Bank
Foundation Staff
Barbara Capsouras ‘82, Director of Alumni Affairs
Colleen McArdle ‘87, Coordinator of Special Events
From the College PresidentAt County College of Morris, we are partic-ularly proud of the way our faculty provides the teaching, experience and caring that positively affect lives forever. Our students receive not only outstanding instruction but a roadmap to a successful college edu-cation and a fulfilling career.
In the areas of strengthening learning and accessibility, 2011-12 saw the enactment of
more than 20 new articulation agreements to make it easier for stu-dents to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. We were also selected as one of only 10 colleges nationwide to take part in the Bridging Cultures program to develop methods for better incorpo-rating diversity and democratic thinking into teaching and learning. Late last year, we also launched the Northern New Jersey Health Pro-fessions Pathway to provide qualified low-income individuals with a tuition-free education to take advantage of the growing job oppor-tunities in health care.
This year also saw major campus improvements to enhance learning and reduce our carbon footprint. Our LEED Gold-Certified Landscape and Horticulture Technology building was completed this summer and will open for classes this fall. It features a “green” roof, solar pan-els, rainwater harvesting and other leading-edge sustainable features. This summer also saw the installation of new energy-efficient light-ing throughout campus and – thanks to funding from the County of Morris – solar panels covering five of our parking lots. Our new solar energy initiative will reduce our energy costs by some 45 percent.
Lastly, this past academic year marked my 25th anniversary as presi-dent of CCM. It is an honor and a source of ongoing pride to be a part of an institution that has meant so much to our students and to the quality of life in our county and region. On behalf of our trustees, faculty, staff and administrators, I would like to thank you, our donors, for your generosity and ongoing support of the County College of Morris.
Edward J. Yaw, Ed.D. President, County College of Morris
From the President of the FoundationThe symbol of County College of Morris is the mighty oak, representing strength, maj-esty and the ability to endure. Those famil-iar with our 218-acre campus know it is fa-mous for its rolling hills and trees – pines, oaks and cherries. Those trees, of course, grow from seeds – just as fruitful lives and careers grow from the seeds planted by edu-cation. Here at CCM, we do more than edu-cate college students, we change lives.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job is to meet our alumni who return to campus for events or who are honored with alumni awards at our annual gala. Again and again they tell the story of how their lives were changed by their experiences at CCM. Whether it was a young student who needed a second chance at college or an older adult who returned after many years to find a new skill, the stories are similar. All are grateful for our caring faculty, our outstanding facilities, and the nurturing environment that CCM offered.
Now, you can “Plant a Seed” at CCM. This year, our annual appeal will urge you to make a commitment to the future. You can desig-nate your gift to a particular scholarship or to our general scholar-ship program. You can dedicate your support to an academic depart-ment or help us create a new Media Center (broadcasting studio) through our Visioning the Future campaign.
And, as a special thank you, we will acknowledge gifts of $2,500 or more by “naming” a tree on campus for you or a loved one. Next spring, CCM will be planting approximately180 fruit trees in vari-ous locations in a planned and systemic manner to replace those removed during this summer’s solar energy project. Our Plant a Seed campaign will allow you to name one of those new trees.
As always, the Foundation remains grateful for your generous sup-port. Your gifts allow CCM to continue to provide an outstanding education at an affordable price and, by doing so, offer a new gen-eration of students the ability to achieve their dreams.
Joseph T. Vitale President, County College of Morris Foundation
Fall/Winter 2012–2013
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His Scholarships Reflect Stories of Love and War
Behind every college scholarship is an ennobling story inspiring such an act of generosity. The National Defense Industry As-sociation (NDIA) scholarships from Picatinny Arsenal are no exception.
The NDIA Board, led by John Amerspek of Succasunna, NJ, was instrumental in establishing those scholarships. The 90-year-old Amerspek grew up in Fair-lawn, NJ, and belonged to what has often been described as the Greatest Generation.
“I enlisted in the army during World War II and saw action in five pivotal invasions,” he says. First he fought in the North African cam-paign against Germany’s notori-ous Field Marshall Erwin Rom-mel. Then, he moved on to the invasion of Pantellaria, an island between Sicily and Tunisia, where his division was assigned to knock out radar installations and an air-
field that were seen as a threat to the planned invasion of Sicily.
With that mission accomplished, he and his comrades boarded landing crafts for the battle to come in Sicily. It was a bloody engagement resulting in almost 25,000 allied casualties, but it paved the way for the retaking of Italy from enemy forces.
When Corporal Amerspek finally returned home, he went to college on the GI Bill, earning a Bache-lor’s degree in Industrial Manage-ment from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Steven’s Institute of Technology.
He eventually landed a job as an engineer at Picatinny Arsenal.
“I started at the bottom,” he says. But he didn’t stay there long. Over his 32-year career, he worked his way up to Deputy Project Manager and Special As-sistant to the Commander.
He also served as the first presi-dent and chairman of the board of the NDIA, a group dedicated to fostering progress in science, engineering, education and management for the national defense. He held that post until he retired last year. In addition to working for the defense in-dustry, he also taught.
(Continued on page 3)
Annual Fund Review 2011–2012
Thanks to the generous support of hundreds of donors, and the dedicated work of the CCM Foundation staff, our Board of Directors and the Trustees of the college, the Foundation enjoyed its second most-successful year in its history in 2011-12. Gifts totaled $1,035,706, surpassed only by the $1.1 million realized in 2005-2006. The total raised represents nearly double what was raised last year. Individual giving (from friends, board members, retirees and the CCM staff) totaled $263,427 — a 26% increase over last year. This year’s special focus was the Visioning the Future campaign to create a new Media Center (broadcasting studio) at CCM. At year’s end, the campaign stood at $250,000 toward our $1 million goal. The majority of the $115,286 raised for programs was dedicated to the Media Center. As always, our scholarship program remains the primary beneficiary of our fundraising. In 2011-12, $735,322 was raised to provide financial support for more than 200 students in disciplines ranging from nursing to criminal justice to the performing arts.
This past year, through the efforts of the Foundation, $538,089 was raised in government and private foundation grants. The beneficiaries included our Summer Academy, the Teen
Arts Festival, CCM Celebrates Seniors and the Center for Teaching Excellence. A special thank you to the current and former mem-bers of our Foundation board and college Board of Trustees who contributed $44,530
this year, setting an example for giving by the entire CCM community.
On behalf of all of us, we thank our many donors for their support over the past year. The strong commit-ment of our alumni and the com-munity at large allows us to continue
to provide an outstanding educational experience for all of our students.
Total Contributions and Revenue
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
$526
,019
$437
,783
$1,0
35,7
06
$1,1
09,5
98
$1,0
22,4
69
$782
,115
$492
,333
$477
,453
$760
,668
$541
,090
Your Gifts at Work
Unrestricted $185,098
Programs $115,286
Scholarships $735,322
2011/2012 Donors Amount
Alumni $66,593
Organizations/Foundations $538,089
CCM Trustees $29,190
CCM Foundation Board $6,023
Corporations $234,191
Friends $120,805
Internal $28,196
Retirees $9,970
Former Trustees $2,650
Total Giving: $1,035,706
Donor Contributions
Why I Give to CCMName: Christopher D. Linne, ‘84
What is/was your profession? Associate Professor of Criminal Justice - Centenary College Police Officer and Detective (Retired)
What you valued most about your time at CCM? CCM gave me the opportunity to get a great education and establish a profes-
sional network. My professors provided me with a solid educational foundation, gave me practical insights into my chosen career, and challenged me to be a lifelong learner.
What is my favorite CCM memory? I still remember the day when I picked up my diploma. I was so proud to show it to my wife and parents, as graduating from CCM was a major life goal. I attended as a part-time student while I worked full-time and I was the first person in my immedi-ate family to earn a college degree. Earning my AS degree enabled me to move forward in my career and life.
Why do I give annually in support of CCM? A col-lege degree today is the HS diploma of 25 years ago, as few good jobs are available to those without a college educa-tion. Today, especially with the rising costs of higher edu-cation in a tough economy, many people are not able to attend college for financial reasons. Textbooks alone can cost thousands of dollars. Anyone attending college must make financial sacrifices — especially if they are struggling to support a family. Every scholarship offered to a CCM student ensures that they can continue their education without the additional stress of worrying how they will pay their tuition and fees. They will do better in the classroom and in their life knowing that CCM alumni support them.
CCM Gala Raises $70,000 for Scholarships, ProgramsDennis Bone, president of Verizon New Jersey, was the recipi-ent of the 2012 County College of Morris Foundation Leader-ship Award at the foundation’s annual gala, held April 27 at the Dolce Hotel and Resort in Basking Ridge, NJ.
In addition to presenting Bone with the CCM Foundation recognition, the event also recognized four of the college’s alumni and featured musical performances by students in the CCM Performing Arts program. The event was attended by 200 guests and raised $70,000 in net funds for the col-lege’s scholarships and academic programs.
Bone, who retired as Verizon’s president this year, was hon-ored for more than a decade of leadership for New Jersey’s business community as well as his support of the state’s non-profits.
“We were honored to be able to present our Leadership Award to Dennis Bone, who has been a true leader and champion for New Jersey business for many years,” said Joseph Vitale, president of the CCM Foundation. “Knowing that Dennis would be retiring this summer as president of Verizon made this award particularly timely.”
In addition to Bone, alumni awards went to Dennis Bostedo ’94 of Budd Lake (Alumnus of the Year), vice president for global strategic sourcing for Chubb & Son of Warren, NJ; Laura Ry-blewski ’94 of Little Falls (Achievement), assistant dean in the office of academic services at Rutgers-Newark; Dr. Brian Kloss ’02 of Syracuse, NY (Humanitarian), a physician at the Syracuse VA Medical Center; and Donald Sullivan ’99 of Cedar Knolls (Service), retired executive of Sheet Metal Workers Local 25.
The program also included remarks by student scholarship recipient Heather Smith ’12 and performances by music fac-ulty and student cast members from CCM’s spring produc-tion of Kismet.
Below: CCM President Dr. Edward Yaw (left) and CCM Foundation President Joseph Vitale (right) present the 2012 Leadership Award to Verizon New Jersey President Dennis Bone.
Top right: Faculty and student cast members from CCM’s spring production of Kismet
Bottom right: Art Ondish (left), mayor of Mount Arlington and president of the N.J. League of Mu-nicipalities; CCM Foundation board member Sandy Geiger and Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen.
CCM Scholarships
Union Center National Bank Establishes Scholarship
Union Center National Bank, an 88-year-old financial institution with 10 branches in Union and Morris counties and over a billion dollars in assets, has established a new scholarship at CCM. The Union Center National Bank Schol-arship will provide $2,500 annu-ally for two students. Residents of Morristown, Madison, Boonton or Mountain Lakes are preferred. Students majoring in business are preferred and financial need may be a consideration.
“We realize the challenges in today’s economy, particularly with the rising cost of education,” said Anthony C. Weagley, the bank’s president and CEO. “UCNB is focused on being a public safety net by helping New Jersey students reach their ultimate potential. It begins with educa-tion. We are proud to support CCM and the deserving students in this way.”
“We are very grateful to Union Center National Bank for establishing this new scholarship,” said Joseph Vitale, president of the CCM Foundation. “UCNB has been a very active presence in the community in supporting important programs and services, in particular education. The UCNB Scholarship will provide many students with the ability to achieve their dream of a college education and a rewarding career.”
Adjunct Faculty Establish Two ScholarshipsThe CCM Chapter of the United Adjunct Faculty of NJ has established two scholarships for part-time students at CCM. One is the Adjunct Faculty Scholarship; the second has been named in memory of a long-time colleague, professor and friend, Dr. Alfred A. Gianni, who recently passed away.
Professor Gianni earned his MBA and Ph.D from Fairleigh Dickinson University and in 1980 founded Emtek Corporation in New Jersey, specializing in the design and manufacturing of pneumatic products for the paper, film, and foil manufacturing industries. While running his business Dr. Gianni taught Management classes in the CCM Business Department for more than 35 years. According to friends and colleagues, he had the special ability to bring practical work experience into the class room.
“Al Gianni was passionate about making a difference in students’ lives,” said Professor James Baccaro, president of the CCM Chapter of the United Adjunct Faculty of NJ. “We wanted to honor his memory through the Al Gianni Adjunct Faculty Memorial Scholarship to continue that commitment.”
Both the Adjunct Faculty Scholarship and the Al Gianni Memorial Scholarship provide two part-time students $500 annually. Each student must have completed 12 credits at CCM and be currently enrolled in at least six credits.
If you are interested in establishing a scholarship in your name or the memory of a loved one, contact Katie Olsen, director of development, at [email protected] or 973-328-5058.
The spirit of philanthropy endures forever . . . The following individuals have generously provided bequests
to the CCM Foundation in their estate plans:
Legacy Society
Helen M. Bauer*
Catherine Bencivenga* and Dominic A. Bencivenga
Nelson C. Doland, Jr.*
Richard and Ula Jonassen
David E. Jones
Donna Kahn
Dean Malanga
Walter and Carol McDonald
Roz Nadel*
William Pomerantz, M.D.*
Muriel Roberts
Eleanor Rockefeller*
Kathleen Sheffield*
Carl Vogt*
Linda M. Willetts*
*Deceased
Mark Cardone, senior vice president of Union Center National Bank, presents a check establishing the bank’s new scholarship to Dr. Yaw and CCM Foundation President Joseph Vitale.
Media Center Campaign UpdateAn important aspect of this year’s fundraising was the Visioning the Future campaign to create a new Media Center (broadcasting studio) at CCM. So far, we have been able to raise $250,000 in individual, corporate, private foundation and government support toward our $1 million goal. The goal is to create a facility where CCM students can learn to use the latest broadcast-ing technology so they can transfer to four-year programs or enter the professional media field. We thank the following friends who added their support to the Visioning the Future campaign this year: Investors Bank, New Jersey Natural Gas, the RBA Group, the Provident Bank Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDonald, M.U. and Professor Marilyn Ayres, and Sam and Professor Louise Olshan. If you would like to receive more information about the campaign or would like to make a gift, please contact us at 973-328-5060 or [email protected]
Right: Thomas Hayes (center), director of community relations for New Jersey Natural Gas Company, presents a check for $20,000 to CCM President Dr. Edward Yaw (right) and CCM Foundation President Joseph Vitale. The company’s gift will name the Technical Engineering Room in the new Media Center
Below: Representatives of Investors Bank, including bank President Kevin Cummings (far right) present a check for $35,000 to Dr. Edward Yaw (second from right) and Foun-dation President Joseph Vitale (far left). Investors’ gift will name the Main Reception Area in the new Media Center.
Plant a Seed for EducationThe symbol of County College of Morris is the oak tree, signifying the strength and wis-dom that our students receive while attending CCM. We are thankful our donors invest in these students and make a commitment to their future.
This year we are asking you to “Plant a Seed” at CCM as a gesture of your commitment to our college today and to build a strong foundation for our future. Making your gift is, in essence, planting a seed of support that will grow and flourish in the years ahead.
As a physical manifestation of that gift, for gifts of $2,500 or more, we will “name” a new tree on campus for you, your family or a loved one. This will be part of CCM’s program over the next year of planting some 180 new fruit trees on campus. Your tree will be iden-tified with a plaque that will carry your inscription.
For gifts of $1,000 or more, we will present you with an oak tree “seedling,” cared for by our Landscape and Horticulture Technology students as a thank you for your gift.
Look for our mailing this year carrying our Plant a Seed at CCM logo. When you do, we hope that you will respond generously. For more in-formation on how you can make a difference in the life of a student, call the Foundation at 973-328-5060 or e-mail us at [email protected].
“I was an instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson for 15 years and then became an Associate Profes-sor at CCM for 15 years,” Amerspek says. “I enjoyed teaching. I got more out of it than the kids did.”
Education has always been a priority for him. “Scholarships are important because the na-tion has to have smart kids to take over and keep the country strong and moving,” he says.
At CCM, NDIA scholarships awarded to students majoring in science, engineering or tech-nology, include the NDIA-Dean Gallo Scholarship (named for the late Congressman); the NDIA-Rodney Frelinghuysen Scholarship (named for the current Congressman); the NDIA-William Kauf Scholarship (named for the late World War II veteran and ARMTEC Defense Products Company executive); and the John Amerspek-ADPA Scholarship (named for John and the American Defense Preparedness Association)
Last year, Amerspek established one more scholarship. This one was in memory of his wife, Adele. It is a general scholarship for students with a high school or GED diploma.
“Adele never had a college education and always wanted to go,” Amerspek reflects. “She had been away from books for so many years.” So when she returned to college, she chose CCM. She earned her Associate’s degree in business at the age of 65, the same year her younger daughter graduated from CCM. At the commencement ceremony, mother and daughter marched up in the procession line together to claim their diplomas.
“I sat in the audience and when Adele walked by me in the procession, she had the biggest smile I ever saw,” he recalls. “I could have cried. Getting a degree was very important to her. I was very proud of her.” It seemed only fitting, after she died, to set up a scholarship in her memory at CCM.
“Community colleges are very important,” Amerspek stresses. “They’re not as expensive as four-year colleges and they do a great job of educating people. There are a lot of CCM grad-uates—a lot of women—working at Picatinny.”
He adds, “CCM is the best county college in the state in my opinion. If you don’t know what you want to do in life, go to CCM, make up your mind and then go on to a four-year college.”
Stories of Love and War (Continued from page 1)
TRUSTEES/FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Founder’s ClubDr. M.U. and Marilyn AyresDonald and Carol Fitzpatrick A
Joseph and Madeline LongoThomas and Donna PepeGil and Claire Zweig
Benefactor’s ClubWilliam and Lisa McElroy A
Stanley Omland
Trustee’s ClubSandra Geiger FT
Dr. Barbara HadzimaCharles and Elaine JohnsonWilliam and Bonnie Murphy A I
Larry and Eileen Paragano A
Everton and Pauline Scott
President’s ClubJeffrey AdvokatEdward Nelson A
John ParryMichael ProkopDr. Joseph and Gloria Weisberg
Titan’s ClubWilliam McNerney FT
J. Richard and Marion RajoppiDr. Joseph Ricca, Jr.Cynthia SamuelMichael Van Allen
Patron’s ClubDr. Kathleen and Armand Serafino
Donor’s ClubDean Strawn
ALUMNI
Founder’s ClubJanice Meyer
Trustee’s ClubAlumni ActivitiesAnonymousDennis BostedoDaren CorteseRoyal GarmsXavier and Carol Gonzalez I
Nicholas Irons I
Claudette and Kenneth McElroyAntoinette Rinehart
President’s ClubThomas Gillon I
LeeAnn HolcombKarl MarekLouise Merclean
Titan’s ClubConcetta Cantelmo I
Virginia DelallaJohn HurdRichard KovalJennifer LinnePaula RaimondoEileen RussickJosephine SanchezFrances Sepe-JoslynWilliam and Ann TestaMichael and Elizabeth Zmachinski
Patron’s ClubAnonymousElenora BenzJanet BilhuberJoseph Bilotti I
Joshua BlumenthalRita BoeSandra BrinkerBarbara Capsouras I
Margaret KelloggJohn and Ann KirkowskiDr. Brian KlossScott KolayaPatrick and Susan LanzaRuth LernerHerbert LewisKimberly LiberatoreChristopher LinneJane MagazinerWallace McleodDonna McnamaraKevin McPartlandHonord MontinardCatherine PeiranoJohn PelaDiane Picciuto FT
Steven PreziosiHenry RatrieSheriff Edward and Diana RochfordLaura RyblewskiEdward SefcikJean SnopkowskiWilliam StanskyPamela SuttonJames ThomasDebra WickhamAnthony Yermal I
Joseph Zaleski
Donor’s ClubJanet Akeson I
Ralph AlbanoAaron AltheimLee AmerspekDiane AndersAnonymousDavid ArtusoJoseph AscenzoRalph Balcom
Jeanne BanschDoris BaruchJeannette BattaglinFloyd Beebe I
Benefactor’s ClubRobert GebhardtDonna KahnLouise and Sam Olshan
Trustee’s ClubRoger FlahiveRobert LipkaDr. Judith RaulfDr. Bette SimmonsDr. Dwight SmithPeter and Margaret TerrafrancaKaren VanDerhoofJoseph VitaleDr. Edward Yaw
President’s ClubThomas BurkElizabeth CarrollPatrick EnrightMonica MaraskaKatie and Bryan OlsenMarisol RossDenise Vill’NueveJill WellsSander and Madeline Zulauf
Titan’s ClubDr. Jane Armstrong and
Dr. Paul RobertsDr. Jack BernardoJoseph BristowKathleen Brunet EaganShewmei ChenJudith and Charles DickersonJohn KlagesDr. Louise MayoDr. and Mrs. Joseph NazzaroEdward PomianoskiAnne Marie ShanleyKeith SmithChristine StaverStudent Government Association
Patron’s ClubYvonne BandyPatricia BaxterJessica ChambersHeather CravenJoan CunninghamDr. Carolyn De CastroDr. Janet EberGeorge FaroVenancio FuentesDr. Maryanne GarbowskyDr. and Mrs. John GormanDr. Richard GradoneJames GwynneMaureen HaggertyCarole HoldenParthasarathy IyengarNadir KaddourCharles LambDr. Stephen LevyLinda LowerMarielaine MammonJohn McKendryDr. Timothy PatschkeDouglas PattonDr. Michael PaulDr. Janice RafalowskiDr. Noel and Charles RobinsonDenise SchmidtDr. Charles SecolskyMargaret ShepardKenneth ShoulerJack SullivanGregory WardlowJames WarrenDr. Gail Watson
Dr. Kevin KeefeJane KingslandAnnette KopackaMarilyn KrugerLori KruppoGladys LickerShirley LindstedtJoanne LouieJ. Pamela MarcenaroLouise MassoniHelen MastrobuoniRoger McCoachBarbara McShaneJoan MonaghanMary NasseKaryn NorbergFernanda PapaliaEric PedersenMarianne PerfettoDon PhelpsDeborah PoetschRonald PrenticeRita Ragany-BayerBuffy ReillyLynee RichelMichelle RoeDoreen SabellaDiane SekelskyDr. Charles SelengutRoxanne SmithJoAnn Staugaard-JonesAlice SwanickEugene van der ToornRuby WattsJ. Peter WilliamsMona Witman
FRIEND
Founder’s ClubJohn AmerspekEstate of Nelson C. Doland, Jr.Walter and Carol McDonald
Benefactor’s ClubMildred Squazzo
Trustee’s ClubAnonymous AnonymousLois BeekeyBrenda GrafasCarole Harper FT
Robert HillRebecca KishinevskyDonald and Angela LeporeIan LindsayJames MorrisRoberta O’NeillCindy Zimmerman
President’s ClubCongressman Rodney FrelinghuysenTom HalesWillard and Betty HeddenMaureen MedureDennis SantosLois SchmidtGeorge Snow FT
Lois Sorensen P
Suzanne Warren
Titan’s ClubLes ArmourCharles AthertonSusan BlanckSteve Bliss P
Keith BoddenTony BryantDr. Douglas CampbellAssemblywoman BettyLou DeCroceKathryn DeFillippoCharles DungyNancy DziedulonisBryan EffronMariann Horan-Dorsey FT
Christina PopsuyLeonard PoseyWilliam PrimusA. Stephen RosaSteven RoseMr. and Mrs. Ravi SethiJohn SetteMarvin SilbersherJessica SilvestriMaxwell SmithJane TigerEdward Van HorneTed VogtmanRobert Wall P
Stephen WileyJohn WilsonEllen WissemannMary WolfDr. and Mrs. Cliff WoodDr. Terry WulsterDr. Robert and Kay Zufall
Frank CreganLinda CroninBarbara CrowleyDenis CunninghamRichard CurleyJodi DayAlison Ann DeebElizabeth DeneckeDorothy DonaghueThe Honorable Frank DruetzlerJane EbiharaJulio Enriquez P
Dianne FeulaFeyl for Freeholder Election FundPhyllis FlorekSarah ForbesLaurie Jean FuDeborah GerrishHenry GerstmanMaria GillanSusan GravemenRick HaanConrad HaennyTherese HalscheidDonna HansburyKathryn HanselElizabeth HoldsworthDonald JacquinJeremy JedynakEvelyn JustesenDr. Bruce KahnMary KampasAdele KennyPhilip KirschMarion LanceRobert LeoneLeonard LiebmannRobert LiegnerJudith LivantHelen LynnCharlotte MandelPatricia Maynard FT
Founder’s ClubAlcoa FoundationEstate of Victor LindnerExxonMobil FoundationInvestors Bank
John and Mary Linda FoundationNew Jersey Natural Gas CompanyNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.Provident Bank FoundationSolix Inc.The Glenmede Trust Co., N.A.The RBA GroupThe William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc.Union Center National BankUnited Adjunct Faculty of NJVerizon
Benefactor’s ClubBerkeley CollegeCommunications Strategies, Inc.Glenbrook Technologies Inc.Kiwanis Club of DoverOmland Engineering Associates, Inc.Picatinny Innovation CenterPSEG Services Corp.The Ralph M. Cestone FoundationUnited Parcel Service
Trustee’s ClubAAA New Jersey Automobile ClubAnonymousArmada Health Care, LLCASCOBoeing Gift Matching ProgramBrandt Box & PaperBurlington County CollegeBusiness Furniture, Inc.Centenary CollegeCharles FoundationChubb & SonClark Davis Associates Inc.College of St. ElizabethDelta Dental of NJ, Inc.Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityFirst Energy Corp.IoltaKessler/WellkindLakeland BankLongo Electrical-Mechanical, Inc.Margetts FoundationMorris County Bar FoundationMorris County Organization for
Hispanic AffairsMorris Township Day Inc.Music Educators Association of
New JerseyNisivoccia and CompanyNK Architects (Nadasky Kopelson)Paragano Enterprises, LLCPlymouth Rock AssurancePrice Waterhouse CoopersSaint Clare’s Health SystemShauger Property Services, Inc.Seton Hall Preparatory SchoolThe MCJ Amelior FoundationThomas Edison State CollegeVogel, Chait, Collins & Schneider
President’s ClubAcademic Administrative
Personnel FederationAdvokat & RosenbergAtlantic Health SystemDrew UniversityEI Associates, Architects
and Engineers, PAEssex County CollegeGarden Savings Federal Credit UnionGlaxoSmithKlineGoodman, O’Malley, Rosamilia,
Voorman & Fass, LLCGPC, Inc.Lehrman MoffaMaraziti, Falcon & Healey, L.L.P.New Jersey Performing Arts CenterRockland Community CollegeSeton Hall UniversitySullivan & GraberWells Fargo Home Mortgage
Titan’s ClubArdry Trading Co.Art Association in RoxburyArts Council of the Morris AreaBloomfield CollegeBollinger InsuranceBoy Scouts of AmericaCumberland County CollegeEBSCO Industries, Inc.Georgian Court UniversityHoneywell International, Inc.Hudson County Community CollegeLassus WherleyMaster Gardeners of Essex CountyMontclair State UniversityMorris County
Chamber of CommerceNDIA Picatinny ChapterNew Jersey City UniversityNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyNorthrop Grumman FoundationPicatinny Federal Credit UnionR.C. Laine, Inc.Raritan Valley Community CollegeRider UniversitySalem Community CollegeThe Prudential FoundationUnion County CollegeWilliam Paterson University
Patron’s ClubACM Records Inc.AnonymousAT&T FoundationBucco for AssemblyCentral Jersey Title Co., Inc.DeVry UniversityEastern PropaneFranciscan OaksIFF - International Flavors
and Fragrances, Inc.McIntyre & Company, CPA’sMiddlesex County CollegeMorris County Board of AgricultureMorris County Hispanic-American
Chamber of CommerceNew Jersey Technology Council, Inc.Pfizer, Inc.Ralph A. Loveys Family
Charitable FoundationRichard Stockton
College of New Jersey
Richards & Summers, Inc.Rutgers UniversitySussex County Community College
Donor’s ClubBank of AmericaBucco for SenateChicago Bridge & Iron CompanyCox SubscriptionsDaily RecordEvonki-Cyroo LLCHSBCMendham Area
Senior Housing Corp.MetLife FoundationOtto Harrassowitz GMBH & Co. KGPfizer Foundation
Matching Gifts ProgramRios’ EngravingTruist
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Algonquin Hotel NYCAlumni ActivitiesAmerican Animal HospitalArthur’s TavernAshley FurnitureAwakening Point Yoga StudioB-Cara Salon & SpaBensi of DenvilleBickford TheatreBlack River Barn RestaurantBowling Green Golf ClubBrundage Park PlayhouseBurrini’s Olde World MarketBusiness Furniture, Inc.CablevisionCafe FioriCapitol LightingCasa De PastaCCM BookstoreCCM Gourmet ClubCCM Music, Dance & Perf ArtsCCM Visual Art DepartmentChartwellsClearview CinemasCommunity Theatre of MorristownCozy CupboardCrystal Springs & Minerals SpaCulinary Ventures VendingDolce Hotels & ResortsDr. and Mrs. Edward YawDranetzElaine JohnsonEndless Vacation RentalsEstetica Hair DesignEvangelos KontosEverton ScottFenwick Group, LLC Panera BreadFirst Managed Care Option, Inc.Frank Anthony Salon & SpagoPerformance & FitnessHanover Marriott HotelHyatt MorristownIl MichaelangeloInvestors BankJanjua Facial SpaJR Cigar Inc.La Strada RestauranteLouise MassoniMorris Animal InnMorris MuseumMount Freedom ChiropracticMr. and Mrs. Gil ZweigMr. David CohenMrs. Sandra GeigerMs. Bonnie A. MurphyMs. Eileen G. ParaganoMy LimoNew Jersey DevilsNew Jersey Natural Gas CompanyNew Jersey NetsNew York GiantsNew York KnicksPanther Valley Golf& Country ClubPaper Mill Playhouse(NJ State Theatre)Paradise Nail ArtistryPark Avenue ClubParsippany HiltonPelican Sport Center, Inc.Professor Jim GwynneQAS Productions, Inc.Robert MillerRockaway Hilton Garden InnRonetco SupermarketsRuth’s Chris SteakhouseSchultz FurrierSeidner Dentistry & AssociatesSierra Suites HotelSpiess PhotographySprintThe Grand CafeTim Schafer’s CuisineTom PepeTravel Advantage Network (TAN)UMS GroupVictoria BronsonVino’s Wine’s and SpiritsWalt Disney WorldWDHA/WMTRWest Morris YMCAWestminster Hotel
CCM Foundation Honor Roll of Donors July 2011 - June 2012
Giving Levels
Founder’s Club: $10,000 +
Benefactor’s Club: $5,000-$9,999
Trustee’s Club: $1,000-$4,999
President’s Club: $500-$999
Titan’s Club: $250-$499
Patron’s Club: $100-$249
Donor’s Club: $5-$99
A = Alumni I = Internal* (includes Retirees) FT = Former Trustee P = Parent All names that appear have been carefully reviewed. However, errors and omissions may occasionally occur. If we have made an error, please notify the Foundation at [email protected].