Robert C. Smith passed away at
the age of 84, leaving behind him a distinguished legacy of community service and the formation of a charitable foundation which will continue to give for years to come.
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Januray 1st, April 1st
July 1st, October 1st
William Troxell, President
William Acee, Vice President
Richard M. Runyon, Treasurer
Thomas C. Emerson, Secretary
Betsey Baio, Gary Brookins,
Mary W. Davis, Nancy Ritzel,
Pegi S. Lopresti
Gary Clark, Executive Director
John Tiquin, In Memorium
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2010 - GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
SAINT PAUL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Norwich NY
Allotted $ 180,000 for Church needs and programs.
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Norwich NY
Allotted $ 180,000 for student scholarships, religious educational instruction and facility needs.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TROOP # 63, Norwich NY
Granted $350 for an Eagle Scout applicant to clean up the area of the historical “Jordan Spreader Plow Engine” on the Hosbach Trail.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CHENANGO COUNTY, Norwich NY
Awarded $ 5,000 for front entranceway renovations easing handicapped accessibility and allowing greater energy conservation measures.
CHENANGO COUNTY BLUES FESTIVAL, Norwich NY
Provided $ 5,000 for the expansion of the Artist Program in the 2010 festival.
CHENANGO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Norwich NY
Awarded $ 20,000 for asbestos abatement, air monitoring and garage demolition relating to the expansion of the museum.
CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, Norwich NY
Provided $ 1,000 to provide clothing Christmas gifts for older kids in need.
CHURCH OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW, Norwich NY
Awarded $ 28, 998.39 for two roofs, 2 replacement doors and sealing, pointing and masonry repairs.
CITY OF NORWICH YOUTH PROGRAM, Norwich NY
Provided $ 1,300 for free educational bus trips for the City’s summer youth activity. A program that had been eliminated in the City budget.
COLORSCAPE OF CHENANGO COUNTY, Norwich NY
Awarded $ 6,000.00 to assist with the 2010 Colorscape Weekend Performances.
EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Norwich NY
Awarded $ 12,000 with two grants to provide a “fresh milk voucher” system at a local retail outlet under Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. Provided $ 30,000 with two grants to provide ongoing food provisions under Our Daily Bread Food Pantry. Provided $ 16,851 to the Community Outreach program for a “Minivator” home elevator for the disabled or elderly.
GREEK PEAK ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, Cortland NY
Extended an award of $ 6,328 to provide a monoski and a snow slider for handicapped programs
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF CHENANGO COUNTY, Norwich NY
Provided $ 7,500 for patient medications. In addition, expended $ 1,026.48 to complete the grant for additional volunteer certification training sessions.
MORRISVILLE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. Norwich NY
Funded the annual Claude E. Smith Business Scholarship for $ 2,000 and the annual Aurelia C. Smith Nursing award for $ 2,000.
NORTHEAST CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM, Norwich NY
Completed the second installment of $ 50,000 for the renovation of Building #4 and #5 to expand the show room spacing.
NORWICH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Norwich NY
Expended the first of three installments of $ 20,000 dedicated to the historic renovation of East and West Main Street Parks. In addition, supported the 2010 Pumpkin Festival with an award of $ 7,500 dedicated to providing tents, lighting, tables and chairs for the event.
NORWICH FAMILY YMCA, Norwich NY
Awarded $ 18,000 to implement a camera type security system within and around the exits of the facility. Also, awarded $ 2,500 to transport the basketball hoop units for the “2010 Gus Macker 4 on 4
Tournament.
PRATT NEWTON MEMORIAL HOME, Sherburne NY
Assisted with $ 8,000 for the roof replacement for the residential facility.
SAINT JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Oxford NY
Provided $ 9,158.22 for furnace replacement and heating system modifications.
SAINT MALACHY’S CHURCH, Sherburne NY
Completed roof replacement, sealing and masonry repairs for the sum of $ 29,002. Granted $ 3,000
to assist students preparing for the priesthood and sisterhood with supplies and educational expenses.
SAINT THERESA OF INFANT JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, New Berlin, NY
Awarded $ 9,184.36 for church capital improvements and religious program needs.
SHERBURNE EARLVILLE WRESTLING CLUB, Sherburne NY
Provided $ 850 to purchase one of three Pee Wee Wrestling scoreboards under a matching grant.
