DEAR FRIENDS, BENEFACTORS, SUPPORTERS AND FELLOW DIRECTORS, Happy Holidays from the Buffalo Renaissance Foundation! As the second and final year of my term as President of the Buffalo Renaissance Foundation (BRF) winds down, I can say that the Foundation is thriving and poised to continue to move Buffalo Forward. The past year's grant appropriation process was one of the most difficult in recent years, as we received over 40 grant requests for approximately $350,000 in funding. We held record luncheon and golf events that will benefit Western New York charities in 2014 as a result of the tireless efforts by both committees. The Foundation focused on four core areas during 2013: education, cultural art and tourism, veterans and outreach. We continue striving to provide those organizations in need with funding to complete vital projects. I’d like to take this time to thank all of our sponsors who supported our events in 2013, and ensure you that every dollar raised is re-circulated back into our Western New York community. Enjoy the holidays! |
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In September, the Buffalo Renaissance Foundation (BRF) held its 31st annual Golf Tournament at beautiful Niagara Falls Country Club. The event was held on a Thursday afternoon with 110 golfers that were challenged by the Porter Cup home track even though the rain gods stopped play after 12 holes. It was the first time in 31 years that we were unable to complete the round. That didn't stop our golfers from enjoying the wonderful raw bar and meal provided by our hosts at NFCC. Chairmen Art Wingerter and Tom Quatroche reported at the October Board meeting that the event raised record revenues and will help benefit next year's Grant Appropriations by a significant amount. Thanks to our volunteers from Univera who once again manned our registration table and did a terrific job! Thank you to our sponsors: Tournament Sponsors: LPCiminelli and Ciminelli Real Estate Next year's tournament will return to Niagara Falls CC on Thursday, September 11, 2014, so please mark your calendars.
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Sixth Annual Veterans Luncheon Honors D'Youville College Student
On Friday November 8, the BRF held its sixth annual Veterans Luncheon in the Fireplace Room of The Buffalo Club. The luncheon provides proceeds to be used for college scholarships for returning veterans. The 2013 scholarship recipient was Mr. Ian Drullard, a student at D'Youville College. A Navy SEAL who participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom has transitioned back into the civilian world and plans to remain in the Buffalo area to raise his family. He is in the Physician Assistant (PA) program at D'Youville and hopes to work in an emergency or surgical hospital setting a as a PA.
Ms. Morgan Woodson, a student at Medaille College, last year's recipient, and Mr. Frank Grillo, a Daemen College student and the 2011 recipient, were also recognized for their continued studies and both received scholarship funds from the BRF. The luncheon keynote speaker was Captain Jeffrey S. Bartkoski, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps in Rochester. Capt. Bartkoski is also a Professor of Naval Science at the University of Rochester. Once again directors Moe Naylon, David Pfalzgraf and Gary Stott and Executive Director Scott McManigle put together a quality event that will benefit future veterans' scholarship recipients. BRF Grant Presentation Recognizes Eight Recipients The BRF held its annual Grant Presentation on November 14 at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center where eight recipients received this year's annual grant monies. This year's recipients included Gateway-Longview, ECMC Lifeline, Heritage Centers, Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation of Buffalo, Amherst Police Foundation/Youth Court, Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica, Peacemakers of Buffalo and the BRF Downtown Buffalo Sculptural Art Initiative. Many thanks to Appropriation Committee co-chairs, Michael Montante and John Polvino, in leading our grant efforts for 2013.
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Class of 2014 Directors Announced
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2013 Holiday Outreach project set
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