TCE 2024 Annual Report : simplebooklet.com

2The Chatﬁeld Edge empowers and accompanies students as they transform their lives through the pursuit of post-secondary education. Our work is rooted in the educational legacy of the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County, and we welcome people of all faith or no faith backgrounds.OcersTommie L. Lewis, Jr., ChairKeith P. Spiller, J.D., Vice-ChairStephen J. Pohlman, Secretary/TreasurerVictoria Parlin, Immediate Past ChairEx OcioRobert P. Elmore, President/Executive DirectorMembersMary Ellen BetzC. Bradley EastPatricia Homan, OSUMaureen KileyJustin PappachanErika M. PetermanKaren Ristau, PhDMark. S. SchlachterGerry SchumacherKatherine Strauss RosenthalCarol TierneyKatie Wittich TABLE OF CONTENTSA Message from the BoardCharting Our GrowthFrom the PresidentGraduates & ScholarsOur SupportersHelping Us GrowFinancial ResultsHonor Roll of DonorsScholarshipsThe Miriam SocietySupporting Our Mission345689101214151620918 State Route 251 St. Martin, OH 45118(513) 875-3344chatﬁeldedge.orgOUR MISSIONTHE CHATFIELD EDGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2024-2025

Page 3

OPENING DOORS TO THE FUTUREThrough change comes progress. The Chatﬁeld Edge and the legacy of Ursuline Sisters continue to serve as a beacon of light and opportunity for future generations. I am thankful and deeply appreciative of the steadfast support of the citizens of Southwest Ohio, particularly those in Brown County and Hamilton County. In the tradition of service, we commit to the mission of The Chatﬁeld Edge as we continue to serve underrepresented and marginalized students. Under the leadership of our Board of Trustees, Bob Elmore, and sta, The Chatﬁeld Edge has increased in new donations month over month. We have welcomed more than 150 friends and supporters attending our Spring Scholarship Brunch and Nun Run 5K. And through these eorts, The Chatﬁeld Edge has awarded over $50,000 in scholarships, reaching more than 30 students and working with a dozen mentors. The Ohio Arts Council joined us as a sponsor for our annual Fall Heritage Festival in October. We are moving in the right direction. The Chatﬁeld Edge was recognized for its service in both The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Hechinger Report, with the latter article also running in the Washington Post. It is our aim to live-out the four pillars upon which The Chatﬁeld Edge is built by thinking nationally while always acting locally. As you read about the successes of the past year on the following pages, I hope you are inspired to engage with us during the year ahead. With your support, we will meet every member of our community right where they are to get them to where they want to be. With deep gratitude,Tommie LewisChair, Board of Trustees3A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Page 4

In 2023-2024, our ﬁrst full ﬁscal year of existence, we embraced our mission as a non-proﬁt organization to empower and accompany students as they transform their lives through education. Through our four pillars – educational support, scholarships, mentoring, and servant leadership – we walked alongside our scholars as they pursued their educational goals.Since our launch in January 2023, our four pillars have anchored our success, empowering nontraditional, ﬁrst-generation, and underserved students to pursue their goals and impact their families and communities.4CHARTING OUR GROWTHOUR GROWING IMPACTFUTURENOW16 MENTORScommitted to accompanying and guiding our scholarsEDUCATIONENDEAVORS34 SCHOLARS enrolled in college/university and certicate programsCHATFIELDSCHOLARSmore than $88,000awarded in scholarships to dateCHATFIELD SCHOLARS MAKING THEIR MARKOur Chatﬁeld Scholars are pursuing their dreams at trade schools, colleges, and universities in six states. They are studying to be teachers, social workers, nail technicians, nursing assistants, cyber security professionals, HVAC technicians, digital and ﬁlm producers, veterinarians, business professionals, hotel managers, and more!Alia HealthCareAsbury UniversityBeauty Artistry AcademyBowling Green State UniversityCincinnati StateGreat Oaks Career CampusesHarvard UniversityMiami University of OhioMount St. Joseph UniversityNorthern Kentucky UniversityOhio UniversityPurdue University GlobalSinclair Community CollegeSouthern StateUC – Blue Ash CollegeUniversity of CincinnatiWarren County Career CenterWestern Governor’s UniversityXavier University

Page 5

5THE PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVEOUR YEAR OF GROWTH As we conclude our ﬁrst full year of operations, I am excited to share with you the highlights from the 2023-2024 ﬁscal year and provide a glimpse of our vision for the future.This past year, we had the privilege of supporting students, some of whom are proud Chatﬁeld College alumni, while others were new to our community. With the unwavering dedication of a strong bench of mentors and coaches who volunteered countless hours, we’ve been able to guide these scholars toward success.Our campus has truly become a hub of community engagement. By hosting events and activities, we’ve welcomed many volunteers who generously gave their time to make these moments possible. Their contributions have been instrumental to our growth and outreach.This year also brought national recognition for our unique mission and resourceful eorts to support students, particularly those pursuing post-secondary education in rural areas. We’re proud of the attention this has garnered, as it fuels our ambition for the future. To that end, we’ve adopted a forward-looking 3-year strategic plan to guide our continued growth and impact.LOOKING TO THE FUTURE We are committed to expanding our reach by building capacity to support even more students. As we do so, we envision transforming our campus into a robust center for collaboration with organizations that focus on supporting women and children in rural communities. Additionally, we aim to connect with new agencies and foundations that share our vision, helping us secure the ﬁnancial resources necessary to sustain and grow our mission.OUR MISSION At The Chatﬁeld Edge, we are committed to empowering and accompanying students as they transform their lives through post-secondary education. We draw inspiration from the educational legacy of the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County and welcome individuals of all faiths or none at all.Research underscores the transformative power of post-secondary education, opening doors to new opportunities and fostering brighter futures. None of this would be possible without the support of our volunteers and donors, who generously contribute their time, talent, and resources to make this work possible.As St. Angela said, “Those who are united in doing good enjoy every prosperity.” Your support is vital to our mission, and we are deeply grateful for your ongoing commitment.I encourage you to stay involved in our eorts and continue doing good for others. Together, we can achieve great things and make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.Warm regards,Robert P. ElmorePresident

Page 6

ELECIA DELGADOBeauty Artistry AcademyNail Technician Certiﬁcate Program.Recipient of the Cincinnati Women’s Club Scholarship.DOMINIQUE EMBRYGreat Oaks Career CampusesState Tested Nurses Aide Certiﬁcate Program. Recipient of the Joseph W. Tafaro Scholarship.ALISSA WOODSSouthern StateAA in Liberal Arts. Recipient of the Class of 1961, Clement and Ann Buenger, Sr. Ellen Doyle Leadership, and the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Scholarships.6CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES“I was initially afraid of going back to school. I thought I wasn’t cut out for it. I was afraid I couldn’t take tests anymore or remember any of the math I learned in high school. After meeting with Chatﬁeld, it wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. – Alissa Woods TONI COATESStudying Nursing at Cincinnati State.Recipient of the Raymond R. Clark and Joseph W. Tafaro Scholarships.TRE DUNIGANStudying STNA at Alia HealthCare.Recipient of the Joseph W. Tafaro Scholarship.KAYLIE HELTONStudying Dental Hygiene at University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash. Recipient of the Class of 1961, Clement and Ann Buenger, Sr. Ellen Doyle Leadership, and Joseph W. Tafaro Scholarships.CARNESHA JOHNSON Studying Occupational Therapy Assistance at Cincinnati State. Recipient of the Ann E. Fender and Timothy Smith Scholarships.DESTINY JONES Studying Early Childhood Education and Art at Mount St. Joseph University. Recipient of the John B. and Carrie Bickett Kiley, Harold O. and Mary B. Craig, Susan J. Hartman, and John P. Tafaro Scholarships.AIDAN KIRK Studying Marketing at Ohio University. Recipient of the Austin E. Knowlton Scholarship.SCHOLARS SUPPORTED IN 2023-24

Page 7

7“The Chatﬁeld Edge is like a secret weapon for success. Going into my education, I had no idea where to start. They empower me, build my conﬁdence, and push me to aim higher. – Kaylie Helton SCHOLARS SUPPORTED IN 2023-24ETHAN KIRK Studying Resort and Attraction Management at Bowling Green State University. Recipient of the Ann E. Fender and Timothy Smith Scholarships.MYA KILEYStudying Cybersecurity at Western Governor’s University. Recipient of the Raymond R. Clark Scholarship.FELICIA LEE Studying Liberal Arts at Southern State. Recipient of the Rev. Damon Lynch Jr., Linda Stamm Memorial, Sr. Miriam Thompson, and Williams Family Scholarships.ARNEQKA LESTER Studying Social Work at Mount St. Joseph University. Recipient of the Cincinnati Women’s Club, Sr. Francis Hogan, Garry Muething, Theodore C. Wagenaar, and Wanda Worley Hill Scholarships.NICOLE NANTZ Studying Digital Innovation, Film, and Television at Xavier University.Recipient of the Chemed, Bob and Esther Freking, Sue Hamann, and Helen and Francis McNamara Scholarships; Sittenfeld Family Scholar.ANNA ROBERTSON Studying Equine Studies at Asbury University. Recipient of the BASF, Dr. Mary Louise Jung, and Marge and Charles J. Schott Scholarships.JACKIE SCHMIDT Studying Business at Purdue University Global. Recipient of the Clair Castellini/Thornton Wilger, Virgil G. Giord, Cheryl E. Kern, and Lena H. Rosselot Scholarships.KEELEY SCHURMAN Studying History at Northern Kentucky University. Recipient of the Alumni, BCUAA, Jewel Craig, and John and Judy Ruthven Scholarships.LATASHA SMITH Studying Social Work at the University of Cincinnati. Recipient of the Chemed, Bob and Esther Freking, Sue Hamann, and Helen and Francis McNamara Scholarships; Sittenfeld Family Scholar.“ I would absolutely recommend The Chatﬁeld Edge to anyone because they oer guidance, socialization, and money that will help you ﬁnd the person that’s been in you the whole time. – Elecia Delgado

Page 8

WHY SUPPORT THE CHATFIELD EDGE?MAUREEN KILEYWhen Maureen Kiley moved to Fayetteville more than 50 years ago, she had no idea that her life would become deeply intertwined with the educational legacy of the Ursuline Sisters of Brown County. Then along came Sr. Agatha who started out as one of her teachers at Chatﬁeld College and became a lifelong mentor. Maureen believes that prayer and the Holy Spirit led her to a career in child and family counseling, with support along the way from Sr. Agatha.Throughout her career, she remained connected to the Ursulines and eventually agreed to serve on the boards of Chatﬁeld College and The Chatﬁeld Edge. As an alum, it was dicult for her to watch Chatﬁeld College close in 2022, but she took her cues from the Ursulines. “I saw Sr. Patricia holding things in the palm of her hand in prayer and knew I would support her,” she said. “I now feel conﬁdent that where we are going is a good plan. We are growing and need to continue to pray.” Maureen is taking the leap to embrace Chatﬁeld’s mission more deeply as a volunteer mentor. She hopes to use her own experience as a ﬁrst-generation college student, her professional background in counseling, and the modeling she received from the Ursulines to help Chatﬁeld’s scholars navigate the challenges they face in pursuing education.KITTY ROSENTHALWhen asked what a book about her life might be titled, Kitty Rosenthal replied, “You Never Know Where Life Will Take You.” That’s a ﬁtting title for a woman who was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, grew up in Washington, DC and Charleston, West Virginia, and now lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.Kitty graduated from Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania and later took business courses at the University of Cincinnati. After college, she landed her ﬁrst full-time job at Pogue’s Department Store as an executive trainee. She never forgot lessons learned from those who taught her, including Sister Benedict Joseph, who instilled in her the importance of doing things right the ﬁrst time.She was invited to serve on the board of the former Chatﬁeld College and now continues to fuel her passion for supporting education by serving on the Advancement Committee of The Chatﬁeld Edge Board.“I believe it is critically important support lifelong learning for non-traditional students, particularly ﬁrst-generation students,” Kitty said. “We help set them on a path to life-long success servicing a full complement of scholars and mentors in our region.”8GET INVOLVED IN THE MISSION OF THE CHATFIELD EDGE

Page 9

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE CHATFIELD EDGE?HELP US FIND STUDENTSDo you know someone who might be ready to take their educational goals to a new level and could beneﬁt from extra support on their educational pathway? Connect them to the free services of The Chatﬁeld Edge today. We oer guidance and application assistance for people of all ages who might want to attend college, trade school, or a certiﬁcate program. Our volunteer mentors walk alongside our scholars, and through the generosity of our donors, we help with close-the-gap scholarships.Will you help us ﬁnd our next group of scholars? Visit our website at https://chatﬁeldedge.org/contact-us/ to get started today!BECOME A MENTORThe Chatﬁeld Edge believes that education is the pathway to success and for some students, that road can be challenging. A vital pillar of The Chatﬁeld Edge, mentoring provides support and encouragement to students as they navigate educational goals. A mentor can provide that extra layer of positive support that so many students need. Do you have one hour a month to oer support to one of our scholars? We provide training and The Chatﬁeld Edge sta is always here to answer questions. We are here to support you as you support the student. Get started today at https://chatﬁeldedge.org/mentoring/ or contact David Hesson, Director of Programs, at 513-875-3344 or david.hesson@chatﬁeldedge.orgMAKE A FINANCIAL GIFTBecause we know that ﬁnances are often a barrier for ﬁrst generation and non-traditional students who want to pursue post-secondary education, The Chatﬁeld Edge oers ﬁnancial support to those who engage with us. Our close-the-gap scholarships help with everything from tuition to transportation and essentials for setting up a dorm room. Can you help us ﬁnancially support our scholars through a donation to our Annual Fund or to one of our scholarship endowments? Make your gift today at: https://www.chatﬁeldedge.org/ways-to-give/. Questions? Contact Kelly Smith Taylor, Director of Development, at 513-875-3344 or kelly.smith@chatﬁeldedge.org.9

Page 10

We are pleased to report our ﬁrst full year operating as The Chatﬁeld Edge. Our results exceeded our expectations in several areas. Speciﬁcally, scholarships awarded, student support provided, and debt retirement that lowered our interest costs. Our Endowment fund market value on June 30, 2024, was over $4.4M. With the sale of our building in Cincinnati, we were able to retire all our debt, demonstrating sound ﬁnancial stewardship of our resources. Our ﬁnancial operating results for the year ended June 30, 2024, show a net deﬁcit of $227K however, this was much smaller than our expected budget deﬁcit. We look forward to the future as we focus on our core mission of supporting even more students in post-secondary education. A special thank you to our donors who provide the resources to enable us to help those less fortunate realize the dream of a better life achieved through education and learning.10FINANCIAL RESULTS | 2023-2024THE CHATFIELD EDGE SOURCES OF REVENUECASUALTY LOSS-INSURANCE RECOVERY (NET)20.1%OTHER INCOME 1.1%FY2024ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS20.3%INVESTMENTINCOME48.2%DONATIONS10.3%Casualty Loss-Insurance Recovery (net) $ 231,194 Assets Released From Restrictions $ 233,912 Investment Income $ 555,291 Donations $ 118,922 Other Income $ 13,632 Total Revenues $ 1,152,951 SOURCES OF REVENUE

Page 11

Page 12

ST. ANGELA SOCIETY $25,000 AND ABOVE AnonymousThe Castleberry Family ST. ANGELA SOCIETY $10,000-$24,999CLH FoundationBill Montague and Kelly Wittich, Gotcha Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foun-dationJohn and Victoria ParlinErika M. and Douglas C. Peterman ST. ANGELA SOCIETY $5000-$9999E. W. Marshall Tucker JULIA CHATFIELD SOCIETY $1000-$4999AnonymousMr. E. Thomas ArnoldMr. Robert A. Axelrod and Ms. Christy N. WiseMary Ellen BetzMr. Richard BurwinkelBrown County Ursuline Alumni AssociationMr. and Mrs. Robert H. CastelliniMrs. Marylyn L. ClarkMichael A. and Tucker CoombeWilliam P. Anderson FoundationL. Cliord and Linda H. CraigMr. and Mrs. William O. DeWitt, Jr. C. Bradley East and Marcie TaylorRobert P. Elmore and Tina ArricoWilliam R. and Lynn M. HemmerThe Michael Ibold Wilger FoundationTommie L. Lewis, Jr. and Penny MondayMs. Susan MarrsDonald L. NeyerMr. and Mrs. Keith O’BrienOhio Arts CouncilMr. and Mrs. John PepperStephen J. and Linda R. PohlmanGreater Cincinnati FoundationAnn C. ReganKaren M. RistauMs. Pauline J RohdeRosemary & Mark SchlachterElizabeth C.B. SittenfeldDuke EnergyPaula M. SteinerJohn P. and Charlotte TafaroDon and Linda TecklenburgJonathan & Dawn ThornberryWestern & Southern Financial Group ROOT DONOR $500-$999Grace BasiloneMr. and Mrs. Michael B. BishopMr. and Mrs. Brian DunlapDon R. and M. Jane Gardner Fund of The Greater Cincinnati FoundationKristine GlennRev. Robert J. Hater Family Charitable Fund of The Greater Cincinnati FoundationMr. Mike HouserRobert A. and Marian K. Kennedy Charitable TrustMaureen KileyMrs. Cornelia KittredgeMelissa M. La CorteJT and Suzanne MooneyJudith RiveraDick & Kitty RosenthalJohn M. ShepherdMr. and Mrs. Glenn ShowersMr. and Mrs. Randall SmithKelly Watson and James BermanClaire T. Wilger LEAF DONOR $250-$499AnthemDebra F. BarberMr. Jerey C. BauerMary Ann BenderJeannie Bross-JudgeNancy DuttonMarisa DysonMichael and Sharon Garry Charitable FundUrsulines of Brown CountyPatricia Homan, OSUKroger Community RewardsJohn A. KnuevenRev. and Mrs. Damon Lynch, Jr. Dr. Janet P. McDanielParchment LLCKathryn PlattMr. and Mrs. Borr Robinson & Mrs. Terry RobinsonMary H. SchmitColonial Post and Fence and Colonial Garage Door Co.Mr. and Mrs. Gerard SchumacherTri-State Running CompanyDr. Trudelle Thomas SEED DONOR $100-$249Romola AllenRichard & Kathleen BaxterVirginia BrezinskiCarol Bross-McMahonTonya ColemanRobin Craig and David WilliamsBrian CritchellMr. and Mrs. Ronald S. DvorachekMs. Patricia EveslagePaul and Patti FellingerMr. Raymond A. FellingerAnnie GibsonDrew Gores & George WarringtonMr. Tom HagerMrs. Vickie HallSandra HarperAlbert and Christine HeekinTheresa HerronDavid HessonMrs. Brenda Hollon-CraigKreg and Shannon G. KeeseeChristina and Ken MullisThe First National Bank of BlanchesterMichael O’HareRuth M. OlmstedFrederica T. PeeblesJenny RapoportLucas OilRebecca F. ShemenskiSr. Lawrence Sickman, OSUJulie SmithJane StantonMartha Steier & Gary SteierMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. StrohmaierDr. Roger H. Sublett and Mrs. Cynthia M. SublettStephen J. TafaroThe Chatﬁeld Edge is grateful to the following individuals, foundations, and businesses for their support of our mission and our scholars. The following list recognizes the combined totals of the annual fund, endowed and annual scholarships, and grants. Every eort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these contributions. Please contact The Chatﬁeld Edge Development Oce at 513-875-3344 with errors or omissions 12HONOR ROLL OF DONORS | 2023-2024

Page 13

13Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. StrohmaierDr. Roger H. Sublett and Mrs. Cynthia M. SublettStephen J. TafaroLorene TaylorBane-Welker EquipmentJoseph WangerDavid WilsonMr. John A. Zarnick & Mrs. Janet F. Zarnick FRIENDS OF CHATFIELD UP TO $99Debra AppelMark Bello & Eileen BelloDelia BerryMost Reverend Joseph R. BinzerJoan BoilesMr. and Mrs. Robert W. BridgesTracy BurskeLucia Castellini, OSUDr. Janet CastelliniDavid and Susan DeyeSr. Ellen Doyle, OSUKat EatonNancy Foster ‘04Muriel GiuglianoMs. Denise GregoryMs. Dolores GulickMr. and Mrs. Gary HagopianMr. and Mrs. James A. HeathcotePhyllis Kemper, OSUMr. Dennis E. and Mrs. Maureen F. Kiley ‘88Bill KorteThomas L. and Jane R. LakeSr. Nancy Linenkugel, OSFGiovanna LoccisanoStephanie MeyerPenny MichelisKimberly MonacoTrent C. Moore ‘17Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Neidhard Rachal NixonMichael OverbeyRaymond PatchDavid Powell ‘16Barbara Lyghtel RohrerCharles Ross & Gail RossTiernan Sittenfeld and Darren SpeeceStephen T. and Linda L. SlatteryMrs. Kelly Smith TaylorMr. Mark StewartJill A. WehrmeisterMr. James WestMr. and Mrs. Thomas WetzelIN-KIND GIFTSAdvance Auto Parts - AmeliaAdvance Auto Parts - BethelAdvance Auto Parts - BlanchesterAutoZone - AmeliaMr. Elwood Wilson, AutoZone - BlanchesterAutoZone - GeorgetownDoug Jones, AutoZone - HillsboroAutoZone Mt. OrabBane-Welker EquipmentKOI Auto Parts / Fisher Auto PartsMr. Rich Evans, Tri-State Running CompanyMr. Tom HagerMr. William Martin, Bill Martin’s AutoMrs. Vickie HallNAPA Auto & Truck Parts - GeorgetownNAPA Auto Parts - WilliamsburgO’Reilly Auto Parts - AmeliaO’Reilly Auto Parts - BataviaTerry and Jane McGinnis, Terry’s Grocery, Gas and Carryout, LLCVicky Cierley, Everyday Cut and TanIN HONOR OF…Sister Agatha Jane StantonBrian J. Critchell’s 70th birthday Mr. and Mrs. John P. TafaroRobert P. Elmore Debra F. BarberDuke EnergyRosemary & Mark SchlachterRoger Ruhl’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. John P. TafaroSister Ellen Doyle’s 50th Jubilee Ms. Dolores GulickSr. Lawrence Sickman, OSUTory Parlin Ms. Susan MarrsMEMORIAL GIFTSIn memory of Robert Knueven Paul and Patti FellingerMr. and Mrs. John P. TafaroIn memory of Charlie Hall Mrs. Vickie HallIn memory of Ed Castellini David and Susan DeyeIn memory of Florence Reino Tafaro Mark Bello & Eileen BelloMary Ellen BetzJoan BoilesBrian CritchellMr. and Mrs. Brian DunlapMarisa DysonRobert P. Elmore and Tina ArricoAnnie GibsonMuriel GiuglianoAlbert and Christine HeekinWilliam R. and Lynn M. HemmerMaureen KileyStephanie MeyerPenny MichelisBill Montague and Kelly WittichJT and Suzanne MooneyMichael O’HareMichael OverbeyRaymond PatchJenny RapoportAnn C. ReganJudith RiveraCharles Ross & Gail RossStephen T. and Linda L. SlatteryDr. Roger H. Sublett and Mrs. Cynthia M. SublettMr. and Mrs. John P. TafaroStephen J. TafaroLorene TaylorJill A. WehrmeisterDavid WilsonMr. John A. Zarnick & Mrs. Janet F. ZarnickIn memory of Jim Mueller Dr. Trudelle ThomasIn memory of Paul G. Sittenfeld Kelly Watson and James BermanIn memory of Ray Clark Mr. and Mrs. John P. TafaroIn memory of Thea Milder, daughter of Peter T. Craig & Brenda Hollon-Craig Mrs. Brenda Hollon-Craig

Page 14

Alumni ScholarshipAnn E. Fender ScholarshipAustin E. Knowlton Memorial ScholarshipBCUAA ScholarshipBob and Esther Freking ScholarshipChemed Foundation ScholarshipCheryl A. Kern ScholarshipCincinnati Woman’s Club Annual ScholarshipClaire Castellini Thornton Wilger ScholarshipClass of 1961 ScholarshipDr. Mary Lois Jung ScholarshipGarry-Muething Families ScholarshipHarold O. Craig ScholarshipHazel Mosel Smith ScholarshipHelen and Francis McNamara ScholarshipJewel Craig ScholarshipJohn and Judy Ruthven ScholarshipJohn B. and Carrie Bickett Kiley ScholarshipJohn P. Tafaro ScholarshipJoseph W. Tafaro ScholarshipKatharine T. Nyce ScholarshipLinda Stamm Memorial ScholarshipMarge and Charles J. Schott ScholarshipRaymond R. Clark ScholarshipRev. Damon Lynch, Jr. ScholarshipSr. Agatha Fitzgerald ScholarshipSr. Ellen Doyle Leadership ScholarshipFr. Francis Hogan ScholarshipSr. Miriam Thompson ScholarshipSr. Xavier Ladrigan ScholarshipSue Hamann ScholarshipSusan J. Hartman ScholarshipThe Sittenfeld Family ScholarTheodore C. Wagenaar ScholarshipTimothy Smith ScholarshipVirgil G. Giord ScholarshipWanda Worley Hill ScholarshipWilliams Family Scholarship14SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE CHATFIELD EDGE

Page 15

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: BARBARA LYGHTEL ROHRERIn the late 1970s, when Barbara Lyghtel Rohrer followed a small sign on Route 50, pointing north up Route 251, Sr. Agatha Fitzgerald greeted her when she stepped onto the Chatﬁeld College grounds. A non-traditional student, Barba-ra found a home among the other students, many also older, as much of the student body of Chatﬁeld was at that time. The classes fed her intellectually and artistically, and the school itself served as an important refuge at a time when she needed it. She later earned a B.A. in English from Northern Kentucky University and an M.A. in Communications from the University of Cincinnati. As a Chatﬁeld student, she felt supported in her creative eorts and even did a series of short recordings for a radio station that promoted Chatﬁeld. That experience, along with the classes she took and the friends she made, laid much of the foundation for who she is today and why supporting The Chatﬁeld Edge is a priority. “I believe in the mission,” Barbara reﬂected. “I appreciate the hard thought that went into the conversion from a college to what it is today – and I think the right call was made in making this transition. It was needed, and it is being carried out carefully and wisely. I appreciate the four-pillar structure and see The Chatﬁeld Edge ﬁlling a need that can go a long way in helping students achieve educational goals that otherwise may not have been even thought of, let alone possible.” In addition to continuing her ﬁnancial support as a member of The Miriam Society, Barbara is considering be-coming either a mentor or involved in someway in the Servant Leadership pillar of the organization which aims to strengthen academic success through service to others. THE MIRIAM SOCIETYThe Miriam Society, named in honor of Sr. Miriam Thompson, founder and ﬁrst dean of Chatﬁeld College, is a group of dedicated donors who are leaving a legacy of support through a planned gift. Through bequests, life insurance, retirement assets, charitable gift annuities, and other gift vehicles, members of the Miriam Society support educational opportunities at The Chatﬁeld Edge. We are grateful to the donors listed below who have remembered and notiﬁed us of their planned gift. Please contact your ﬁnancial or legal advisor to learn more about the beneﬁts of planned giving. For more in-formation about the Miriam Society and planned giving opportunities at The Chatﬁeld Edge, please contact the Development Oce at 513-875-3344. MIRIAM SOCIETY MEMBERSAnonymous SupportersWilliam C. Alferheide, in honor of his wife, Mary*Debra F. BarberLester and Bonnie Besl*Diane BissonetteJohan H. and Kathleen A. BoltDoris Corcoran, in memory of Eugene Corcoran*Robin CraigRobert P. ElmoreDonald E. Fender, Jr.* Christopher J. HeekinWanda Worley HillMary Lois Jung*Fr. Ray Kammerer*James and Debbie LudwigWilliam MontagueAnn C. ReganNatasha RichironBarbara Lyghtel RohrerMark and Rosemary SchlachterElizabeth C.B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld*Barbara Stratman*John P. TafaroTheodore Wagenaar*In Memoriam15SUPPORTING THE CHATFIELD EDGE

Page 16

The Chatﬁeld Edge is a registered 501(c)(3) non-proﬁt. [Tax ID: 31-0840764]Learning for LifeCHATFIELDTHEEDGE OPENING PATHS TO COLLEGE AND SKILLED TRADES FOR FIRST-GENERATION AND NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS.The Chatﬁeld Edge is a FREE nonproﬁt organization that works with students one-on-one to reach their goals. Whether education occurs in a college or university setting, a trade school, or a certiﬁcate program, our unique support gives our scholars 20918 State Route 251, St. Martin, OH 45118513-875-3344chatﬁeldedge.org“Without Chatﬁeld’s support, ﬁnancing my education would be more dicult. I’m also grateful for the guidance I receive to navigate both school and life.”I WASN’T READY AT 18, BUT I AM NOW.If you believe education is a powerful path to success, scan to donate now. Ethan“The educational system is not easy to navigate. You would probably give up if you didn’t have a support system.” MichelleFollow us:The Chatﬁeld Edge.The Chatﬁeld Edge is a registered 501(c)(3) non-proﬁt. [Tax ID: 31-0840764]Learning for LifeCHATFIELDTHEEDGE OPENING PATHS TO COLLEGE AND SKILLED TRADES FOR FIRST-GENERATION AND NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS.The Chatﬁeld Edge is a FREE nonproﬁt organization that works with students one-on-one to reach their goals. Whether education occurs in a college or university setting, a trade school, or a certiﬁcate program, our unique support gives our scholars 20918 State Route 251, St. Martin, OH 45118513-875-3344chatﬁeldedge.org“Without Chatﬁeld’s support, ﬁnancing my education would be more dicult. I’m also grateful for the guidance I receive to navigate both school and life.”I WASN’T READY AT 18, BUT I AM NOW.If you believe education is a powerful path to success, scan to donate now. Ethan“The educational system is not easy to navigate. You would probably give up if you didn’t have a support system.” MichelleFollow us:The Chatﬁeld Edge.

TCE 2024 Annual Report

Page 1

Page 2