Noblitt named 2011 Male Philanthropist of the Year

More than 140 people turned out for Orange County Community Foundation’s 2011 Donor Appreciation Event, held again this year at the French Lick Springs Resort. Highlight of the evening included the naming of John Noblitt of Orleans as 2011 Male Philanthropist of the Year.

Also recognized throughout the evening were this year’s Female Philanthropist, Loretta Drake, and Emerging Philanthropist, Holly Vincent. Reports were heard from representatives of the supporting organizations—Orange County Commissioners, Saving Historic Orange County, and Sol Strauss–as well as from the Orange County Development Commission.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary as an independent foundation, Orange County Community Foundation proudly displayed its colors by decorating with orange and with centerpieces of oranges with Christmas greenery. Updates from over the years were given by the Foundation’s investment counselor, C.P.A. and legal advisor; and Dedrick provided a brief history of the organization and listed its accomplishments from day one. Also recognized were past and present members of the Board of Directors.

John Noblitt, OCCF 2011 Male Philanthropist of the Year

Follow-Up to Breast Cancer Giving Circle

Thanks to everyone who attending our wine and cheese event to kick-off the Orange County Breast Cancer Giving Circle. There will be a follow-up meeting for the group this coming Monday, October 31, at El Compadre Restaurant in Paoli, starting at 12:00 Noon. Please call the OCCF office for reservations at 812-723-4150.

Casino Funds Support SO Grant Awards

More than $194,000 in grant awards has been provided for the 2011 Supporting Organization grant cycle. Recipients are as follows.

American Red Cross – $1,646

Disabled American Veterans – $1,250

Orange County Habitat for Humanity – $35,000

Hoosier Hills Food Bank – $1,700

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation – $15,000

Jubilee Health Care – $1,540

Orange County Historical Society – $1,000

Orange County Senior Citizens – $1,200

Orleans Public Library – $4,000

Orleans Summer League – $2,982

Paoli Community Food Pantry – $5,000

Paoli Youth Football – $2,500

Pivotal People of Southern Indiana – $25,000

Paoli Junior Senior High School – $859.37

Southeast Volunteer Fire Department – $2,000

Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade – $2,000

Orleans Bulldog Regiment – $2,000

Pride of Paoli Band – $2,000

Springs Valley Food Pantry – $3,500

Town of Paoli Parks Department – $11,284

Orange County Breast Cancer Giving Circle – $2,500

Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients! To date, the SO has granted more than $707,000 to local area non-profits, as well as $1,006,000 to county schools, and $458,000 in scholarship incentives to Orange County graduating seniors.

Orleans Benefits from Localized Grants

The Unrestricted Fund for the Orleans Community and the Tegarden Unrestricted Fund provided payouts to three organizations serving the Orleans community this year.

Congratulations to:

Orange County Habitat for Humanity, $1,000 for the Orleans High School Industrial Arts class for materials to construct an outdoor storage building for a Habitat home.

Orleans Town and Township Public Library, $4,298 for software for the children’s department of the library.

American Legion Post #69, over $1,800 for assistance with the local Clothe-a-Child program.

Honored for their “Golden Deeds”

Congratulations to the 2011 Golden Deeds honorees. Honored at the Sunday reception were Chelsey Bell, Gary Boice, Tom Bostic, Hedy King, Kevin Knies, Jeremy and Sandy Kolaks, Xoch Owen, and Bonnie Burton Taylor. A grateful Orange County thanks all of you for your dedicated volunteer service and your spirit of generosity.

Women in Philanthropy

This year’s annual “Giving from the Heart” event takes place Saturday, October 1, at the Horseshoe Casino. Representing Orange County this year will be 2011 Female Philanthropist of the Year Loretta Drake and Emerging Philanthropist Holly Vincent.

Plan now to join us in celebrating Women in Philanthropy and Orange County’s own philanthropist honorees! Tickets to the event are $30 per person and are available from the OCCF office by calling 812.723.4150 for reservations. Advance reservations are required.

 

Congratulations!

We would like to congratulate all of the Orange County Graduates – Class of 2011!

Click here to view this year’s community scholarship recipients.