LIBERTY COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2016

Board Members

President Bill Sievers

Vice President Tawnya Myers

Treasurer Kiley Schenk

Secretary Sara Suksdorf

Armin Vogt Fred Pruett

Marie Denny KayDee Gilkey

Ione Felgenhauer Alyson Paredes Jeff Hannigan Valerie Hughes

District

Representative Kyle Rydell

Newly Elected for 2017 We are very excited to welcome Patty Roll to

the LCEF board.

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

2016 Teacher & Program Grants Awarded:

$5,000 General Music Fund and $4,200 for the purchase of a Drumline

The Liberty school district passed a bond in the fall of 2016 and will begin the remodel and expansion of the school this summer. LCEF supported the bond committee by contributing to the promotion and advertisement of the school im-provement bond. There are excit-ing times at Liberty, as the school is about to transform for the next

generation of students. Gym Expansion and HS remodel

It’s unbelievable how far we have come in the past ten years. Going back and reading the ini-tial minutes of this fledgling foundation is eye opening. The first meeting was just a group of supporters who were trying to get the organiza-tion off the ground. The supporters decided to “pass the hat” for start up costs at the next meeting. The date was October 22, 2007. The first official treasurer’s report was December 3, 2007 and we had a grand total of $20,000 which included a gift that sparked the idea of a educa-

tion foundation. Fast forward to today, and we have assets nearing $300,000. We have recent-ly been able to give scholarships to each gradu-ating senior who is furthering their education. We support the educational commitment of Lib-erty School District, with grants whenever possi-ble. We got to this position because of all of you and your generous support. Be proud and please continue to put Liberty Community Edu-cation Foundation on your list of worthy causes.

Foundation Reflection From Board Member, Ione Felgenhauer

Celebrating the Past and Believing in the Future

LIBERTY COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2016 Liberty “Hop”

It’s our biggest and best fundraising event of the year! If you have never been to our annual dinner and

auction, put it on your calendar for next year. This is a night where our community can come together

and celebrate all Liberty has to offer. We raise money to support our academic foundation and also

support our graduates in their post-secondary education! What could be better than raising money to

help Liberty graduates as they make their way to successful futures? The 2016 Liberty Hop set rec-

ords. We raised $27,000 to help fulfill our mission to enrich education in our local community. Each

year our dinner/auction grows in attendance and revenue. We continue to grow each year because we

have outstanding supporters who care deeply about our fantastic school. Thank you to all who attend-

ed, donated items, and supported this night.

The 2016 Dinner and Auction was held on October 16, 2016.

The 2017, “Pride in Liberty,” tenth annual dinner auction, will be held on November 4, 2017 in the

Elementary Gymnasium.

Event Ideas

• Reserve a table at the 2017 dinner with classmates-make it a reunion!

• Donate an item to the live or silent auction

• Bring a community member who has never attended

• For Donation information, contact Kiley Schenk at: schenk4@yahoo.com

2016 Liberty “Hop”

Points of Interest

• $23,000 in scholarships award-ed to seniors in 2016

• 56% of graduating seniors received money from the LCEF

• $9,200 was donated to Liberty teachers and programs in 2016

• 2016 Dinner/Auction raised $27,000

• LCEF Net Worth: $309,000

• Net Worth increased $24,000 since last year

• “Spokane Scholars” Student Dinner Sponsorship

LIBERTY COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2016

Scholarship Recipients

LCEF awarded

students in the

Class of 2016

over $23,000 to further

their education.

Elizabeth

Felgenhauer

Scholarship

$2,000

Nathan Burley

Washington State

University

Class of 1963

Legacy

Scholarship

$1,000

Sarah Dillon

Whitworth University

Earl M Clausen

Scholarship

$1,000 (2016)

$1,000 (2017)

Kaitlyn Rambo

Whitworth University

Jack Felgenhauer & Susan

Anderberg Scholarship $2,000

Keith Dumaw, Eastern Washington University

Brim Family

Scholarship

$2,000

Meghan Grumbly

University of Washington

Humanitarian

Award

$2,500

Daniel Hircock

Eastern Washington

University

Class of 1964

Buff Crane

Memorial

Scholarship

$1,000

Maggie Nelson

SFCC

Lancer Pride

Scholarship

$2,000

Lilly Marsh

Eastern Washington

University

Lancer Pride

Scholarship

$2,000

Jess Trotter

Washington State

University

Lancer Pride

Scholarship

$1,000

Jake Pottratz

Gray’s Harbor

Community College

Lancer Pride

Scholarship

$2,000

Kassie Turner

Spokane Community

College

Lancer Pride Scholarship, $1,000

Marin Ottmar, Washington State University

Lancer Pride Scholarship, $2,000

Bridgette Roll, Gonzaga University

Lancer Pride

Scholarship

$1,500

Justice Schuman

Washington State

University

The Humanitarian Award was designed to reward students pursuing a four-year col-lege degree who want to serve mankind and make the world a better place. The award was first granted in 1996 and is sponsored by the Roecks-Kvitle Founda-tion. The award has been granted to col-lege-bound high school seniors and LHS graduates in their first three years of col-

lege.

The Liberty Community Education Foundation develops private resources to enrich education

for the lifelong learning experiences of our students and community. Our objectives include

enhancing education opportunities for students and alumni; enriching academic experiences

by supporting extra-curricular activities; encouraging teachers by supporting new and crea-

tive ideas for delivering education; and promoting school and community partnerships to

share financial and human resources.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS: In Memory of Dennis McClellan & Marilyn McClellan: Robert Loeffler Richard and Mary Flaig In Memory of Deloris Hein: Marielle Boortz Richard and Mary Flaig Liberty Ladies Legacy: Sally Felgenhauer Baird Sammie Young Fletcher Sharon Reinhardt Hawk Vickie Dalton Mason Barbara Bowman Sherman Gloria Goodner Hendrickson Mary Brewer Miller In Memory of Barbara Vogt: Karl and Ione Felgenhauer Ted and Ursula Potter Lottie Mathers Carty Strait Jack and Betty Jo Clark Larry and Sharon Mix Dick Schmidt Bert and Karen Smith Gary and Barbara Roecks David and Marvalee Peterschick Ina and Jill Hanford Michelle Demand Eileen Ayersman Doug and Joann Morgan Lonnie and Marci Green Kurt and Candy Tusler Jim and Diane Stentz Justin and Tamara Ladd Bob and Louise Hall Kelly and Katherine Chun Cheryl Proff Henjum James and Betty Lyerla Fred and Kay Pruett Dick and Nancy Piersol

Continued: In Memory of Barbara Vogt Ed and Judy Foster Liberty PSE Al and Valerie Hughes In Memory of Ralph and Deloris Hein: Don and Rita Evans In Memory of Earl and Geneva Clausen: Don and Rita Evans In Memory of Jan Barrett: Beth Schomburg Marc & Nancy Sue Wallace Larry and Sharon Mix Ron and Penney Tee G. Kirk and Madeline David Ed and Judy Foster Pam Mundt Betty McQuirk & Ted Wert Karl and Ione Felgenhauer Jean Pierre Rod and Sammie Fletcher Peter and Gay Witherspoon Carty Strait In Memory of Bill Denton: Randy and Willa Rohwer In Memory of Chris Sunwold: Karen Polley In Memory of Leonard Zehm: Liberty PSE Richard and Mary Flaig

GENERAL DONATIONS: Don and Elvera Felgenhauer Ellen Milles Annie McKinlay Del E Bareither United Way Kurt Schanzenbach Waste Connections/Empire Disposal PayneWest-(in honor of Scott Simmons 10 year PayneWest anniversary) DESIGNATED DONATIONS: Gertie Wolf Music Program Grant Al and Valerie Hughes Buff Crane Memorial Scholarship Biff and Linda Bowen Alan and Sally Keevy Karen Polley Jeff and Janet Gough Earl M Clausen Memorial Scholarship Katherine Chun Sharon Meisenberg Don and Rita Evans Class of 1963 Legacy Scholarship David Tucker Charlene Selle Humanitarian Award Alan and Jane Roecks

2016 Donation Total: $16,628

2016 Donations

PO BOX 82

SPANGLE, WA 99031

Liberty Community Education Foundation

How Can You Support the Foundation?

There are a number of ways to provide support for the Foundation's endowment fund, while gaining potential tax bene-

fits. An outright gift or bequest is the typical means of contributing to the endowment. Contributions may be in the form of

cash, real estate, appreciated securities or a life insurance policy. Generally, such gifts afford significant tax benefits for

the donor. Please consult your financial advisor for more information.

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Liberty Community Education Foundation

PO Box 82

Spangle, WA 99031

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used in projects for the enrich-

ment of the Liberty Schools as

determined by the LCEF Board

of Directors. The LCEF Board of

Directors retains ultimate au-

thority to use contributions

made to the Foundation for pur-

poses consistent with the mis-

sion of the Foundation.