Chenango Foundation
Vision
The Chenango Foundation will be the catalyst to achieve a prosperous, stimulating, satisfying environment which will be attractive for everyone.
Mission
To provide a vehicle, and diversity of leadership that will promote self-sufficiency for the economic well being and quality of life in our region.
Board of Directors
Chenango Foundation
19 Eaton Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1400
info@chenangony.org
The Chenango Foundation Board is responsible for carrying on and aiding research and development contributing to the community development of the Chenango County area. They also provide continuing oversight and development of the Leadership Chenango program that is aimed at enhancing the development and skills of individuals to become future community and civic leaders. They meet bi-monthly on the second Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Board Members 2010-2011
Mike Ferrarese, Attorney at Law
Kerrie Johnston, DCMO BOCES
Luke Murphy, Norwich Pharmaceuticals
Tom Sutton, NBT Bank
Deborah Sylstra, Frontier
Kevin Walsh, Peggy Parker Real Estate
By-Laws
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History
The Chamber of Commerce-Chenango County Foundation, Inc. was officially changed in November 1996 to The Chenango Foundation. The Foundation was created to provide a vehicle for community development projects. It is an efficient way for the Chamber to stay focused on its mission, yet still remain a community partner. Successful projects have been started and nurtured by the efforts of the Foundation, including The Northeast Classic Car Museum, Colorscape Chenango and The Children's Center.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum opened its doors in 1997 under the auspices of the Chenango Foundation. Sponsorship and project support was provided to them for the exploration and establishment of a tourism destination. In 1998, the NECCM received their 501c3 designation. Originally encompassing just one building and 50 cars on display, they currently have over 150 vehicles on display in 4 connected buildings. Informative videos, period fashions, and more enhance the Museum experience. In May of 2009, the Museum opened another 30,000 square feet of exhibit space. Approximately 10,000 visitors from all across the country visit the museum on a yearly basis.
Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, currently in its fifteenth year, is a juried outdoor exhibition of gallery quality fine arts crafts and music. The sponsors and participants are dedicated to providing a show the highest quality in an interactive atmosphere featuring artist demonstrations, educational activities for children and adults, live entertainment and quality food vending. The Foundation provided sponsorship and project support from 1994 until the Festival received their 501c3 designation in 2000.
The Children’s Center, constructed in 1991, was built through a creative partnership with city government, Opportunities for Chenango and contributions from the business community and committed individuals, based on the premise that this area needed a state-of-the-art developmental center based child care center. In January 1997, OFC decided not to renew their contract and the management and operation of the Center was temporarily transitioned to the Foundation. In 2003, Catholic Charities of Chenango County became the parent organization of the Center and continues to provide quality daycare to Chenango County residents.
VISION
The Chenango Foundation will be the catalyst to achieve a prosperous, stimulating, satisfying environment which will be attractive for everyone.
MISSION:
To provide a vehicle, and diversity of leadership that will promote self-sufficiency for the economic well being and quality of life in our region.
Board of Directors
Chenango Foundation
19 Eaton Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815
(607) 334-1400
info@chenangony.org
The Chenango Foundation Board is responsible for carrying on and aiding research and development contributing to the community development of the Chenango County area. They also provide continuing oversight and development of the Leadership Chenango program that is aimed at enhancing the development and skills of individuals to become future community and civic leaders. They meet bi-monthly on the second Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Board Members 2009-2010
Barb Franklin, CWS
Gloria Gibbon, Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
Kerrie Johnston, DCMO BOCES
Luke Murphy, Norwich Pharmaceuticals
Sharon Pelosi, State of NY, Workers’ Compensation Board
Tom Sutton, NBT Bank
Deborah Sylstra, Frontier
Kevin Walsh, Peggy Parker Real Estate
By-Laws
(Are currently being amended. Let’s leave this for now and add when they’ve been approved.)
History
The Chamber of Commerce-Chenango County Foundation, Inc. was official changed in November 1996 to The Chenango Foundation. The Foundation was created to provide a vehicle for community development projects. It is an efficient way for the Chamber to stay focused on its mission, yet still remain a community partner. Successful projects have been started and nurtured by the efforts of the Foundation, including The Northeast Classic Car Museum, Colorscape Chenango and The Children's Center.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum opened its doors in 1997 under the auspices of the Chenango Foundation. Sponsorship and project support was provided to them for the exploration and establishment of a tourism destination. In 1998, the NECCM received their 501c3 designation. Originally encompassing just one building and 50 cars on display, the currently have over 100 vehicles on display in 3 connected buildings. Informative videos, period fashions, and more enhance the Museum experience. In May of 2009, the Museum opened another 30,000 square feet of exhibit space. Approximately 10,000 visitors from all across the country visit the museum on a yearly basis.
Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, currently in its fifteenth year, is a juried outdoor exhibition of gallery quality fine arts crafts and music. The sponsors and participants are dedicated to providing a show the highest quality in an interactive atmosphere featuring artist demonstrations, educational activities for children and adults, live entertainment and quality food vending. The Foundation provided sponsorship and project support from 1994 until the Festival received their 501c3 designation in 2000.
The Children’s Center, constructed in 1991, was built through a creative partnership with city government, Opportunities for Chenango and contributions from the business community and committed individuals, based on the premise that this area needed a state-of-the-art developmental center based child care center. In January 1997, OFC decided not to renew their contract and the management and operation of the Center was temporarily transitioned to the Foundation. In 2003, Catholic Charities of Chenango County became the parent organization of the Center and continues to provide quality daycare to Chenango County residents.