_ .l-- l‘ ---— I-l l_-l-- — .I .1“ Vm—E-_' -k‘1-IL‘IV-I--_Bfl- ‘12004 FJC Foundation Among Top In Th Michele Oliver What does Florida Junior College have in common with Harvard and Yale? Foundation rankings. While the two most prestigious Ivy League university foundations rank among the best four~year college foundations in the country, FJC’s Foundation also enjoys its ranking among the top five percent of the country’s community college foundations. In its 13—year history, the Foundation has raised more than $1.25 million for the college. Directed by Marjorie Davidson, the Foundation provides financial support to the students and programs of FJC. Foundation efforts are governed by a volunteer board that includes some of Jacksonville’s most respected business and community leaders. The Foundation is a separate, non; profit corporation with its own charter and bylaws. Authorized by the FJC District Board of Trustees as a direct— support organization, its sole purpose is to support the college. “I actually have more than 40 bosses,” Ms. Davidson explained. “My job is to motivate the board members, to coordinate all Foundation activities, and to provide any backup the Board needs. “As one board member told me, ‘Your job is to keep all the balls in the air’.” In addition to the Director, the Foundation staff consists of a full—time The quality of our air, water and personal lifestyle is a major concern for all of us living in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville, like many popular areas of the country, is experiencing record growth in business and industry. And, along with welcoming new business, Jacksonville is welcoming new residents. How is the city faring in its efforts to maintain quality in the air we breathe and the water we drink and enjoy for recreational activities.7 A new seven-part series examining the environment will soon air on area e Country secretary and a part—time bookkeeper. The Foundation Board meets on a quarterly basis, with various committees actively working on projects throughout the year. The Foundation also hosts several special events annually which help bring FJC and the community closer together. “For example, the annual Larry Geis Memorial Golf Tournament is held each fall and is jointly sponsored by the FJC Foundation and the Navy,” said Ms. Davidson. The Foundation began its “mission” in support of FJC in March of 1972 when it received its first contribution, a $100 gift from the Downtown Rotary Club. Since that time, the Foundation has grown into a viable source of community support for the college with current cash assets in excess of $500,000. Monies raised have been through a variety of donations, with no single gift exceeding $10,000. “My feeling is that the Foundation is on the verge of becoming a major financial asset to the college,” said Ms. Davidson. “During the past 10 years, we have provided a steady source of income to FJC and the Florida Academic Improvement Trust Fund (FAITF) provides us with a vehicle to generate some very meaningful gifts for the institution.” The FAITF, a matching fund, was established by the 1983 Legislature to encourage private giving to two—year colleges. For every $6 donated, the trust fund will match it with $4. cablecast stations. “Our Environment” was produced by Florida Junior College through funding by the college’s Community Instructional Services office. Spearheaded by C18 Advisory Committee member Bruce Doueck, chief of the energy conservation division of the Jacksonville Electric Authority, the series will focus on air and water quality, hazardous waste disposal, land development and growth management, and physical and psychological wellness. The series will end with a discussion on current environmental issues and future concerns. Kathleen Clower, who served as writer, producer and director, said the main purpose of the documentary is to (bare and Foundation President Don Zell admire one of the prints created by C. Ford Riley. The overall goal of the Foundation, Ms. Davidson stressed, is to provide a dimension of excellence to the college’s educational programs and services by providing funds, equipment, and materials not available through state funding. Contributions to the Foundation are used to support student scholarships, talent grants and loans, as well as program equipment, guest lectures and institutional advancement activities. During the next few years, the Foundation will be shifting its emphasis from short—term funding commitments to endowments and planned giving in order to meet the future needs of the college on a continuing basis. At present, the Foundation’s fund— raising activities include annual giving, alumni giving, corporate giving, educate and motivate. “It is our intent to inform the viewing audience so that they may become intelligent decision—makers in environmental issues.” The series has involved college television production staff and students who learned invaluable hands—on experience in taping and production. “Additionally,” said Ms. Clower, “interviews were set with key community members and officials. The people in Jacksonville have really been wonderful, devoting much time for the interviews. We couldn’t have accomplished this without their help.” According to Ms. Clower, each segment ends with a telephone number and address listed for more to rightllFoundalion Director Marjorie Davidson, FJC President Dr. Charles Spence, employee giving, the Nursing Endowment Campaign, the Institute for Private Enterprise (IPE) Endowment Campaign, and various special projects. “Current cutbacks in state funding have challenged the Foundation to develop innovative and creative approaches to supporting the college’s priorities,” Ms. Davidson said. One of the Foundation’s major projects during the past three years has been developing an endowment for the IPE. “Naturally, this project had a lot of community appeal and gave us an entree into the doors of some major businesses in town that had been Closed before,” said Ms. Davidson. The popular “Forecast” lecture series of the IPE regularly drew record crowds (Continued on PAGE 3) FJC—Produced Documentary Series Examines Environment information. Each segment will be cablecast on Fridays at 7 pm. beginning this fall term. The first two segments “The St. Johns River: A Multi—Purpose Resource” and “The St. Johns River: Its Changing Nature” were broadcast this July to allow cable viewers a “sneak preview." Cablecast stations participating in broadcasting the series include: Continental Cablevision, channel 20; Cox Cable, channels 34 and 11; Fernandina Cable, channel 23; R&E Cablevision, channel 5; and Cableview, Baldwin/ Callahan/ Hillard, channel 7. For further information about the series, call the Downtown Campus CIS office at 6338311. , OCR Text: _ .l-- l‘ ---— I-l l_-l-- — .I .1“ Vm—E-_' -k‘1-IL‘IV-I--_Bfl- ‘12004 FJC Foundation Among Top In Th Michele Oliver What does Florida Junior College have in common with Harvard and Yale? Foundation rankings. While the two most prestigious Ivy League university foundations rank among the best four~year college foundations in the country, FJC’s Foundation also enjoys its ranking among the top five percent of the country’s community college foundations. In its 13—year history, the Foundation has raised more than $1.25 million for the college. Directed by Marjorie Davidson, the Foundation provides financial support to the students and programs of FJC. Foundation efforts are governed by a volunteer board that includes some of Jacksonville’s most respected business and community leaders. The Foundation is a separate, non; profit corporation with its own charter and bylaws. Authorized by the FJC District Board of Trustees as a direct— support organization, its sole purpose is to support the college. “I actually have more than 40 bosses,” Ms. Davidson explained. “My job is to motivate the board members, to coordinate all Foundation activities, and to provide any backup the Board needs. “As one board member told me, ‘Your job is to keep all the balls in the air’.” In addition to the Director, the Foundation staff consists of a full—time The quality of our air, water and personal lifestyle is a major concern for all of us living in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville, like many popular areas of the country, is experiencing record growth in business and industry. And, along with welcoming new business, Jacksonville is welcoming new residents. How is the city faring in its efforts to maintain quality in the air we breathe and the water we drink and enjoy for recreational activities.7 A new seven-part series examining the environment will soon air on area e Country secretary and a part—time bookkeeper. The Foundation Board meets on a quarterly basis, with various committees actively working on projects throughout the year. The Foundation also hosts several special events annually which help bring FJC and the community closer together. “For example, the annual Larry Geis Memorial Golf Tournament is held each fall and is jointly sponsored by the FJC Foundation and the Navy,” said Ms. Davidson. The Foundation began its “mission” in support of FJC in March of 1972 when it received its first contribution, a $100 gift from the Downtown Rotary Club. Since that time, the Foundation has grown into a viable source of community support for the college with current cash assets in excess of $500,000. Monies raised have been through a variety of donations, with no single gift exceeding $10,000. “My feeling is that the Foundation is on the verge of becoming a major financial asset to the college,” said Ms. Davidson. “During the past 10 years, we have provided a steady source of income to FJC and the Florida Academic Improvement Trust Fund (FAITF) provides us with a vehicle to generate some very meaningful gifts for the institution.” The FAITF, a matching fund, was established by the 1983 Legislature to encourage private giving to two—year colleges. For every $6 donated, the trust fund will match it with $4. cablecast stations. “Our Environment” was produced by Florida Junior College through funding by the college’s Community Instructional Services office. Spearheaded by C18 Advisory Committee member Bruce Doueck, chief of the energy conservation division of the Jacksonville Electric Authority, the series will focus on air and water quality, hazardous waste disposal, land development and growth management, and physical and psychological wellness. The series will end with a discussion on current environmental issues and future concerns. Kathleen Clower, who served as writer, producer and director, said the main purpose of the documentary is to (bare and Foundation President Don Zell admire one of the prints created by C. Ford Riley. The overall goal of the Foundation, Ms. Davidson stressed, is to provide a dimension of excellence to the college’s educational programs and services by providing funds, equipment, and materials not available through state funding. Contributions to the Foundation are used to support student scholarships, talent grants and loans, as well as program equipment, guest lectures and institutional advancement activities. During the next few years, the Foundation will be shifting its emphasis from short—term funding commitments to endowments and planned giving in order to meet the future needs of the college on a continuing basis. At present, the Foundation’s fund— raising activities include annual giving, alumni giving, corporate giving, educate and motivate. “It is our intent to inform the viewing audience so that they may become intelligent decision—makers in environmental issues.” The series has involved college television production staff and students who learned invaluable hands—on experience in taping and production. “Additionally,” said Ms. Clower, “interviews were set with key community members and officials. The people in Jacksonville have really been wonderful, devoting much time for the interviews. We couldn’t have accomplished this without their help.” According to Ms. Clower, each segment ends with a telephone number and address listed for more to rightllFoundalion Director Marjorie Davidson, FJC President Dr. Charles Spence, employee giving, the Nursing Endowment Campaign, the Institute for Private Enterprise (IPE) Endowment Campaign, and various special projects. “Current cutbacks in state funding have challenged the Foundation to develop innovative and creative approaches to supporting the college’s priorities,” Ms. Davidson said. One of the Foundation’s major projects during the past three years has been developing an endowment for the IPE. “Naturally, this project had a lot of community appeal and gave us an entree into the doors of some major businesses in town that had been Closed before,” said Ms. Davidson. The popular “Forecast” lecture series of the IPE regularly drew record crowds (Continued on PAGE 3) FJC—Produced Documentary Series Examines Environment information. Each segment will be cablecast on Fridays at 7 pm. beginning this fall term. The first two segments “The St. Johns River: A Multi—Purpose Resource” and “The St. Johns River: Its Changing Nature” were broadcast this July to allow cable viewers a “sneak preview." Cablecast stations participating in broadcasting the series include: Continental Cablevision, channel 20; Cox Cable, channels 34 and 11; Fernandina Cable, channel 23; R&E Cablevision, channel 5; and Cableview, Baldwin/ Callahan/ Hillard, channel 7. For further information about the series, call the Downtown Campus CIS office at 6338311. , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter Resorted,1985,October 1985,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif