Summer 2012

A Quarterly Newsletter from the Miriam Foundation

In thIs Issue:page 2 Miriam by the numbers

page 3 endowment ensures Our Future

page 4 Miriam night at the Races

page 5 We Celebrate and honor

page 6 honors and Memorials

page 7 Library Campaign

page 8 switching Post

Miriam Foundation

501 Bacon Avenue

saint Louis, Missouri 63119

office 314.962.6059

fax 314.962.0482

www.miriamfoundation.org

New Resource to Diagnose Learning DisabilitiesMiriam Foundation recently announced the establishment of the Cornelsen Diagnostic Center, which enables Miriam Learning Center (MLC) to provide free and reduced-cost assessment services for children who do not qualify for testing in the school setting and have limited resources to access private assessment services.

Established with a $100,000 grant by the Cornelsen Family Charitable Foundation, the Cornelsen Diagnostic Center is an integral part of Miriam as a “one stop shop” for learning disability resources and services in the St. Louis region.

“Through comprehensive evaluations, parents are provided a pathway to help their child become more successful,” explained Beth Rose, Director of Miriam Learning Center. “These assessments are needed to aid in diagnosing learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, speech language delays, sensory integration disorder, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues that may impact a student’s learning and functioning at home, in school, and within the community.”

The Cornelsen Diagnostic Center will provide comprehensive educational evaluations, psychological assessments, and occupational and speech/language evaluations for children with

learning challenges. Partial and full scholarships are available to families who demonstrate financial need and do not qualify for testing through other resources.

For more information about the Cornelsen Diagnostic Center and the services it provides, please contact Beth Rose at 314.961.1500.

Beth Rose, MLC Director, (left) and Andrew Thorp, Miriam Foundation Executive Director (right) are joined by Kristie Cornelsen and Casey Cornelsen St. John of the Cornelsen Family Foundation for the dedication of the Cornelsen Diagnostic Center.

Miriam Means service and CommitmentMiriam Foundation is among 11 businesses and two charities that will be presented with BBB TORCH Awards for exceptional ethical business practices and customer service from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois on November 2, 2012.

“This year’s TORCH Award winners are true shining examples of service and commitment, not only to their customers but to their employees and the community as well,” said Joanie Taylor, BBB Board Chair and Director of Consumer Affairs and Community Relations at Schnuck Markets, Inc. “Their exceptionally high standards inspire us all to bring our own personal best to the marketplace each and every day.”

Executive Director Andy Thorp said Miriam Foundation strives to operate like a business. “We want to be good stewards of people’s trust in us and their resources,” Thorp said.

The BBB will present the TORCH Awards at a luncheon on Friday, November 2 at the Chase Park Plaza. Tickets for the luncheon are available at $50 a person, or $500 for a table of 10. Patron tables for 10 are available for $1,500. Reservations can be made by calling 314.645.0606 or emailing executive.assistant@stlouisbbb.org.

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BOARD OF DIReCtORs

OfficersPresident Judi scissors

Immediate Past President Gretchen G. Davis

Vice-President of Programs Lynda higbee

Vice-President of Development Lawrence Langsam

Vice-President of Administration/Treasurer Bill Florent

Secretary Laurie Caro

At-large Michele Liebman

Board MembersPaul BelferBarbara Bindlersusan BowerLloyd BruceAmye CarriganCraig A. DailyMatt Fishertodd GentryLanie GoldenbergColleen hoganRaymond KleemanBerry Rounds LaneJennifer Lindenmayersusie LutenKim nazaruksteven e. RosenblumBarbara silverDon steeleAnne tolanDonna Wendeltrish WinchellCarolyn ZacarianJudy ZafftMorrie ZimringKaren Zorensky

Executive DirectorAndrew thorp

Advisory CommitteeGladys BarkerJackie BergmannMarcia BroddonMarilyn FoxJulie FrohlichsteinJudy GallMindee GallBettie Gershmansonya GlassbergMary Ann Leee. Bry LeftonLucy LopataBernice “sis” MangeBert MelchiorJoellen RubensteinVirginia sharpMarlene Zafft

Miriam by The NumbersStatistics for July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

Board Members L to R: Berry Rounds Lane, Kim Nazaruk, Matt Fisher, Barbara Silver, Paul Belfer, Lloyd Bruce, Craig Daily, Trish Winchell, Colleen Hogan, Susie Luten, Judy Zafft, Anne Tolan, and Don Steele.

$248,254 was raised for Miriam School scholarships

The Miriam Foundation endowment is

valued at $2.8 million

96 students were enrolled at Miriam School

The Miriam School

Class of 2012 was comprised of

15 graduates – one of the largest classes to date!

$675,000 in tuition

assistance was provided to

52 Miriam School

families

233 children were served through Miriam Learning Center and came from

112 different schools in Missouri and Illinois to receive our specialized services

Miriam Foundation added

13 new members to the Board of Directors – bringing our

grand total to 32

Miriam School teachers and

therapists have an average of

12.5 years

of tenure

3 Miriam staffers celebrated their

30th anniversaries with our organization

The Miriam Switching Post made a profit of $175,805 to support School and Learning Center programs

Miriam staff members celebrating 30 years include (clockwise, L to R: Lorece James, Miriam School aide, Sylvia Schulte, Switching Post staff, and Dr. Kathie Pontikes, Miriam School teacher.

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endowment ensures our Future

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An endowment is a permanent fund established to benefit an institution. In an endowment fund, the principal is invested and only a portion of the investment earnings is spent. The fund has a specific purpose defined for which the income is to be applied. The rest of the earnings are directed back into the fund, so that the endowment grows over time. In this manner, the endowment becomes a perpetual source of funding for whatever the donor wishes to achieve.

While they do not quite date back to the Ming Dynasty, Miriam has had endowments for quite a long time. The first named fund was established in September of 1969 in honor of Stella Freund’s 50 years of Miriam membership by her children, Gladys Barker and Harold Freund. The “Stella M. Freund Special Educational Fund” has benefited countless needs over its 43 years and receives contributions to this day.

Today Miriam has $2.8 million in endowments. While most of them are for scholarships there is also a building endowment to help ensure our facilities always provide a safe and appropriate environment for our students, and a technology endowment which allows us to keep pace with advances in instructional media.

Although any amount may be given to the general endowment fund or to an existing endowment fund, a $25,000 gift is required to begin a new fund. With a new endowment, the donor may name the fund – typically, in honor of the donors – but sometimes in honor of a parent or child or other beloved or influential person in their lives. Many donors add to their endowments regularly, some add to their endowment occasionally, and some fund it with a single gift.

While endowments may certainly be funded during the donors’ lifetimes, they often are funded through estate gifts. If you are thinking of establishing a special fund, it is a good idea to talk to Miriam staff about it as you are working with your attorney. We will help you set up a simple document with Miriam so future generations will know how to use your gift. However, if you just want to assure that the annual gift you make now will always be available for Miriam’s use, you will want to know that Miriam spends 5% of the earnings annually from their endowment. If you give $1,000 a year, your gift can be made forever with an estate gift of $20,000. If you give $2,500 a year, your gift can be made forever with an estate gift of $50,000.

Some ask, “Why should I give to an endowment when there are so many immediate needs?” For every $1 million in endowment, Miriam has $50,000 a year to help students, keep technology current, and keep facilities in shape. There will always be immediate needs and a strong endowment is essential in helping Miriam plan to meet those needs in the future.

Miriam Foundation endowment FundsMiriam Foundation has launched a campaign to raise $400,000 in endowment funds by June 30, 2014.  Leading the charge are committee members:

• Berry Rounds Lane, Chair• Steve Rosenblum• Judi Scissors• Judy Zafft

For more information about endowment funds at Miriam Foundation, please call Sarah Scott, Development Director, at 314.962.6059

Arthur & Helen Baer Foundation Scholarship FundFred & Elsie Block Endowment FundCentennial Endowment FundDiane Goldsmith – Simon Cohen Scholarship FundKatherine S. Cook Memorial Scholarship FundGeorge N. & Myrtle B. Diederich Memorial FundStella Freund Educational Equipment FundGala Scholarship FundJeffrey Scott Gall Memorial Scholarship

Tribute FundSidney Goldenberg, M.D. Technology FundEleanore T. Kenney Memorial Scholarship FundHannah & Larry Langsam Scholarship FundHazel Loewenwater Scholarship FundStanley & Lucy Lopata Scholarship FundClarence Mange Endowment FundMiriam School Building FundMichael & Noémi Neidorff Scholarship FundTesse B. Werner Educational FundAlan A. & Edith L. Wolff Endowment Fund

A wise man plants trees under which he will never sit. – Ancient chinese proverb

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Kentucky Derby Sponsorship (1 available) Exclusive event sponsorship includes reserved table for 8 and $320 in “Betting Bucks,” name/logo on cover of program and in all promotional materials (time sensitive), full-page ad on back of program, recognition from stage throughout event, high visibility banner placement at event (donor to provide banner), listing on table cards

Belmont Sponsorship (2 available) Includes reserved table for 8 and $160 in “Betting Bucks,” name/logo/half-page ad in program, recognition from stage at beginning of event, listing on table cards

Non-member ticket Includes $20 in “Betting Bucks”

Miriam member ticket (requires current Miriam membership) Includes $40 in “Betting Bucks”

I cannot attend but please accept my tax-deductible contribution

Miriam annual membership Valid for one year from date of purchase

Total:

$2,500.00

Visa

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Exp. date

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Thank you!

Please return form and payment by Monday, October 15th to: Miriam Foundation

501 Bacon Avenue ● St. Louis, MO 63119 OR register at www.miriamfoundation.org

Questions? Call Miriam Foundation at (314) 962-6059

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$ 500.00

Preakness Sponsorship (4 available) Includes 4 event tickets, $80 in “Betting Bucks” and name/logo in program, listing on table cards

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$200.00 before Oct.10 $240.00 after Oct.10

$1,000.00

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Race Sponsorship (10 available) Includes 2 event tickets, $40 in “Betting Bucks” and name in program, listing on table cards

______@ $250.00

Horse Sponsorship (100 available) Your chance to be a part of the action! Name a horse and provide a one sentence description of your steed.

______@ $50.00

$25.00 before Oct.10 $30.00 after Oct.10

Table of 8 Includes $160 in “Betting Bucks” ______@

$25.00 before Oct.10 $30.00 after Oct.10

Miriam Lifetime membership

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Please note: There will be NO cash payouts from betting. Winners will be entered in prize drawings.

Doors open at 6 pm First Race at 7 pm 10 Exciting Races!

Soda, water & snacks provided!

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Bellerive Country Club was the site of the 2012 Miriam Member Luncheon on June 8, 2012.  More than 50 guests attended the luncheon which was hosted by Bellerive member, Peggy Ritter.  The event honored several significant occasions including the transfer of the Miriam Board presidency from Gretchen Davis to Judi Scissors; the 50-year membership anniversaries of Doris Finger, Margaret Londy, and Evelyn Tischler; and the 50+ year anniversaries of 56 members.  A video of Miriam School students thanking each member by name and anniversary year was presented.

we Celebrate and Honor

Barbara Bindler, Angie Oppenheim, Allegra Clement-Bayard, and Judy Zafft

Patty Padawer and Gretchen Davis

Beth Ritter, Peggy Ritter, and Lee Bohm

Judy Gall, Mary Ann Lee, and Lucy Lopata Susie Luten, Carol Clift, Judi Scissors, and Kim Nazaruk

Bet on a Fun eveningIt’s a safe bet that “Miriam Night at the Races” will have furlongs-of-fun with an evening of fast-paced video horseracing, thrilling raffles, and exciting silent auctions — all to raise funds for the renovation of the Miriam School library.  Round up your friends and join us on Saturday,

October 20, 2012, in the Mary Ann Lee Gymnasium.  Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the first race will start at 7:00 p.m.  There are many ways to participate in the event from getting a table of eight friends together to sponsoring a race!  See the flyer in this newsletter for more information.

Video horseracing is actual horseracing that has been filmed using multiple camera angles and narrated by a professional race announcer.  It captures all the suspense and action of being at the racetrack, while preserving the cleanliness of our gymnasium’s floor.

LeGACY sOCIetYAnonymous (2)

Barbara & Daniel Bindler

‡elsie & Fred Block

susan Bower & stephen Leet

‡Diane Goldsmith- simon Cohen

‡Kate Cook

Gretchen G. Davis

George L. Diederich

‡stella Freund

Dr. Ira & Judith Gall

Bernice Garden

‡sidney Goldenberg

Lynda higbee

Judith LaDoux

hannah & Larry Langsam

‡Babs Levin

‡hazel Loewenwarter

Bernice “sis” Mange

‡Clarence Mange

Judy Mange

Marjorie Reiches

Judi scissors

Linda & James shubert

Barbara & Arthur silver

Gloria & sanford spitzer

Patti teper

Anne & Joseph tolan

‡tesse B. Werner

‡edith Wolff

Judy & Jerry Zafft

Judy & Lon Zimmerman

(‡deceased)

For more information or to enroll, please contact the Foundation office at 314.962.6059. Thank you.

hOnORs AnD MeMORIALs FunDInG KeY Miriam School Tribute Fund (MS) • General Operating Fund (MT) • Jeffrey Scott Gall Memorial Scholarship Tribute Fund (JG) • Tesse B. Werner Music Fund (TW) • Stella M. Freund Educational Equipment Fund (SF) • Sidney Goldenberg, M.D. Technology Fund (SG) • Annual Giving/Scholarship Campaign (AG) • Miriam Learning Center (LC) • Library Renovation Campaign (LR)

Tribute funds provide a continuous source of revenue to the Miriam Foundation’s philanthropic programs. A gift of $10 or more will support the program of your choice. Gifts of $25 or more are denoted by an asterisk (*). Gifts of $100 or more are denoted by a double asterisk (**). All donations are tax-deductible. We do our best to recognize donors accurately. If we have made an error, please contact Jean Kertz at 314.962.6059 or jkertz@miriamfoundation.org. Thank you.

Contributions should be made payable to: Miriam Foundation and sent to 501 Bacon Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119

In MeMORY OFMONROE ABRAMS*Shonny Joseph (AG)*Barbara & Art Silver (AG)Adrienne Yawitz (MS)

JUNE BARRONBarbara & Art Silver (AG)

BENJAMIN BOXER*Dr. Ira & Judith Gall (JG)

FRANCES COHENDorothy Meyerson (MS)*Jerome Nuell (TW)

PHYLLIS COHEN*Jerome Nuell (TW)

WILLIAM EISEMAN, JR.*David Frank (MS)*Dr. Ira and Judith Gall (JG)*Jerome Nuell (TW)Barbara and Art Silver (AG)

HAROLD FISHMANBarbara & Dan Bindler (AG)Lanie & Milton Goldenberg (MS)

MARGIE FRANK*Judith & Joe Glik (MS)

SAM FRANKELBernice “Sis” Mange (MS)

MARGARET GLASTETTER*Miriam Friends (AG)

SHIRLEY GOLDBERGBarbara & Art Silver (AG)

DR. LEONARD GRAIVIER*Carolyn Zacarian & David

Poldoian (LC)

JOSEPH KOHN*Dr. Ira & Judith Gall (JG)

SAMMY LEBMAN*Ken & Marcia Thurman (LR)

LEE LIBERMAN*Barbara Silver (AG)* Judy Zafft (AG)

TIM MURPHY*Barbara & Art Silver (AG)

JACK NACHMANSteve, Judy, Michael & Rachel

Gorin (MS)*Dorothy Meyerson (MS)

IRENE RIFKIND**Mary & John Risberg (AG)**Suzanne & Henry Stolar (AG)Adrienne Yawitz (MS)

PENNY ROSENTHALBarbara & Art Silver (AG)

SAM SCHRAIER*Barbara & Art Silver (AG)

GEORGE I. SERBEN**Nicholas Serben (MS)

VERNA VAN HORN-LINDERBetty Ann Hackney (AG)*Sonia Hertel (AG)**Linda Van Horn-Smith & Family

(AG)

JUNE WITTE*Mindee & Melissa Gall (AG)Lois Koenen (AG)*Miriam Foundation (AG)*Barbara Silver (AG)

JEANNE ZORENSKY**Jane & Mathew Newman (AG)Barbara & Art Silver (AG)Judy & Jerry Zafft (MS)

In hOnOR OFANN ABRAMSbelated birthday Wishes**Betsy Backe & Cathy Steele (AG)

JOHN ABRAMSspecial birthdayBarbara & Art Silver (AG)

BERNICE AGATSTEINspecial birthday*Marcia Broddon (MS)

MR. & MRS. DAVID ARONSONproud GrandparentsBarbara & Art Silver (AG)

MORTON BARON85th birthday*David Frank (MS)

HERBERT BILINSKYMilestone birthday*Jerome Nuell (TW)

MRS. ELISSA CAHN**Jane & Matthew Newman (AG)

DAVID FRANKspecial birthday*Jean Agatstein & Les Loewe (MS)Hariette & Lloyd Arkin (AG)*Norma & Morton Baron (MS)Ann & Marty Epstein (AG)Ralph Goldsticker (AG)*Don Steele (MS)

EVELYN GOLDBERGGreat GrandmotherBarbara & Art Silver (AG)

DR. IRA & JUDITH GALL60th Anniversary*Margaret Londy (JG)

SUNNY GLASSBERGspecial birthday*Jean Agatstein & Les Loewe (MS)*Gladys Barker (SF)

LANIE GOLDENBERGspecial birthday*Barbara Berger (AG)*Jackie Bergmann (LR)*Barbara & Art Silver (AG)

MR. & MRS. JACK GROSSMAN70th Wedding AnniversaryLenora Sachar (MS)

LEONARD KAROLLMilestone birthdayJerome Nuell (TW)

JILL KOENEN*Lois Koenen (AG)

LARRY & HONEY LANGSAM**Marla & James Wild (AG)

BUDDY LEBMANspeedy recovery* Marcia & Ken Thurman (LR)

SUSIE & SAM LUTENThank YouEsther Lyss Greenstein & Harvey

Greenstein (AG)

ELLIE MANDELFriendship*Susan Murphy (AG)

BARBARA MANGEspecial birthday*Jean Agatstein & Les Loewe (MS)

DOROTHY MEYERSONbirthday* Clare and Jim Meyerson (MS)

EDYCE PERLMUTTERDorris and Leo Guenzburger (AG)*Barbara & Art Silver (AG)

JUDI SCISSORSpresident of Miriam**Kathy & Tom DeWoskin (AG)*Gloria Kaplan Feldman (MS)Hadassah & Buddy Lebman (AG)Barbara Silver (AG)*Judy & Jerry Zafft (MS)

BARBARA SILVERspecial birthday Wishes**Betsy Backe & Cathy Steele (AG)

In MeMORIAMALMA KARPFIRENE RIFKINDDORIS “JEANNE” ZORENSKY

honors and Memorials May 1, 2012 through September 15, 2012

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scholarship campaign DonorsMay 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012

Gifts to Library renovation FundOctober 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012

PEARL$5,000-$9,999Boeing Employees Community Fund

AMETHYST$1,000-$4,999Deaconess FoundationHerman T. and Phenie R. Pott Foundation

OPAL$1-$499Carol VanDyke CliftDawn & Nicolas KattentidtCynthia & Elliot LippmanMelissa & Charlie MathewsLiz & Jim McCaneKarla & Steve RosenblumSylvia Schulte

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIESAnheuser-BuschAT&TBank of America BoeingCIGNAConocoPhillipsDean Foods CompanyExpress ScriptsMacy’sMerrill LynchMonsanto Pfizer, Inc.PNC BankReuters America LLCUS BankWells Fargo

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$40,000Morrie & Miki Zimring

$5,000 - $9,999Hadassah & Buddy LebmanMiriam School Parent Association

$1,000 - $4,999George L. DiederichBill & Suzie FlorentDr. Ira & Judith GallMonsanto CompanyMichael & Noémi NeidorffMichael Rauchman & Ariane MayKaren & David Robnak

$500 - $999Boomerang Tube, LLCDr. William H. DanforthEck, Schafer & Punke, LLPDavid & Laura HermanLarry & Hannah LangsamLynda HigbeeLyndover Asset Management CompanyRick & Kim NazarukRosemary Quigley Carol Wall

$1 - $499Barry & Jackie AlbrechtKatherine AltvaterKathryn ArmstrongJeanne & Suzanne BauerCarol BrauerLloyd BruceTara CampbellLaurie & Joe CaroCarol CliftJoyce & Jim CockrellRusty CrutsingerJoe & Mary Ann CrutchfieldC. Baker Cunningham & Doris DrewryCorinne DarvishGretchen DavisKathy & Tom DeWoskinJessica DuBoisCarol FaustMarilyn FoxTodd GentryDennis & Genie GuilliamsSheila Gurley, The College SchoolBarbara & Robert HagemannMichelle & David HalseySam HeymanJoan Holland & Dan McCluskeyRay KleemanLois KoenenMary Ann LeeTim & Michele LiebmanNancy LinhoffJohn & Maryanne LiscioNancy Logan

Sam & Susie LutenJohn & Katherine MathewsHelen McLaughlinLinda MercerJennifer MurphyAndrew Newman & Allegra Clement-BayardTam NguyenMorry & Angie OppenheimMiriam PessinBeth RitterBeth & David RoseSteve RosenblumJudi ScissorsJeff & Celeste ScottSarah ScottBarbara SharpeBarbara & Art SilverJudi SmithGloria & Sanford SpitzerDon SteeleLisa StoverAmir & Karen TajkarimiCarolyn & Craig ThomsonAndy & Lisa ThorpCatherine TilleyWillie & Addie TompkinsDeana TyburczyKevin & Lori VogtCarol D. WaltonTom & Tracy WelgeDonna WendelKerica WilliamsJane WilsonHarry & Jane WitteCarolyn Zacarian & David PoldoianJudy Zafft

501 Bacon AvenueSt. Louis, Missouri 63119

Miriam by The Numbers

From puppets to popsicles to petting zoos, a record number of children played and learned at

Miriam camps this summer.

see page 2.

2171 S. Big Bend Blvd.Maplewood, MO 63117

314.646.7737

Monday - Saturday10am to 4pm

www.miriamfoundation.org

All proceeds bene�t programs ofthe Miriam Foundation.

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