Gifts in Action | Fall 2023

Patrick Lee Foundation

The Patrick Lee Foundation recently collaborated with Alfred State to generously support student scholarships. The recipients for the 2023-24 school year were four students who are in their second year in the automotive service technician program. These selected students wrote essays explaining how this scholarship would impact their education journey, circumstances of financial assistance, and their future goals. After being selected as a Patrick Lee Scholar, they partner with their alumni to continue the relationship that includes networking and helping to build a successful future. Our students proudly represent ASC and the Patrick Lee Foundation at the Patrick Lee Convening, which was held at the beginning of October.

Photo of introduction meeting with Jane Mongrove, Executive Director of the Patrick Lee Foundation, Chris Allaire, Program Officer of the Patrick Lee Foundation, and Alfred State students (L to R): Cameron Jones, Owen Adams, Farhad Begaliev and Connor Merkle.
Introduction meeting with Jane Mogavero, Executive Director of the Patrick Lee Foundation, Chris Allaire, Program Officer of the Patrick Lee Foundation, and Alfred State students (L to R): Cameron Jones, Owen Adams, Farhad Begaliev and Connor Merkle.
Photo of Alfred State students at the convening: (L to R): Owen Adams, Connor Merkle, Farhad Begaliev, and Cameron Jones.
Alfred State students at the convening: (L to R): Owen Adams, Connor Merkle, Farhad Begaliev, and Cameron Jones.

Bellis Legacy in Scholarships

Edson Bellis legacy started when he fell in love with his late wife, Ruth, when they met each other in first grade in 1953. Their love blossomed in high school and following graduation, they both attended Alfred State.

Ruth graduated in 1967 with a business administration degree and Edson graduated in 1971 with a mechanical technical/design/drafting degree. Their late son, Aaron, attended Alfred State and graduated in 1998 with an automotive service technician degree.

Edson has written, “There are inexplicable detours in life. If we are blessed to live long enough, we each have to accept pain as a condition of existence. Especially when it comes to saying final goodbyes to those we love.”

Edson has generously given $200,000 in memory of Aaron and Ruth to continue to positively impact the students at Alfred State College.

Photo of Ruth and Edson Bellis, 1964
Ruth and Edson Bellis, 1964
Photo of Aaron Ellis.
Aaron Ellis, '98

Patricia K Fogarty, Former College Council Chair Scholarship Created

The Patricia K. Fogarty, Former College Council Chair, Annual Scholarship was lovingly created in Pat’s memory following a life that was filled with decades of leadership and public service to the Southern Tier of New York and a commitment to the success of Alfred State College.

The scholarship recipient must show a strong commitment to civic or volunteer engagement and will be chosen by the Department of Student Affairs. Her legacy will continue to positively impact the students at Alfred State College through this scholarship fund.

If you are interested in contributing to this scholarship please contact Mary Perkins, or call 607-587-3932. Read more about Pat's amazing legacy.

Photo of Pat Fogerty
Pat Fogarty

Midland Asphalt Materials Impact at the Career Fair

Midland Asphalt attended the career fair and met two of our students, Hunter Stewart and Wyatt Schuster. They completed internships and once they graduate this May, they will become full-time employees of Midland Asphalt.

Hunter and Wyatt made such a positive impression that Midland Asphalt wanted to give back to Alfred State by offering a financial scholarship to students who are in the Heavy Equipment Operations and Heavy Equipment: Truck and Diesel Technician Programs.

During this fall’s career fair Nels Anderson, Midland Construction Superintendent met one of our scholarship recipients, Sean O’Brien.

Photo of Nick Taft, Midland Asphalt Sales Coordinator, Nels Anderson, and Mary Miller, Midland Asphalt Recruitment Coordinator at the career fair.
L to R: Nick Taft, Midland Asphalt Sales Coordinator, Nels Anderson, and Mary Miller, Midland Asphalt Recruitment Coordinator at the career fair.

Gifts in Action | Donations

Over the years, members of the Wamp family have supported people, causes, and places close to their hearts, and Alfred State College (ASC) is proud to be counted among them. This past year, former College Council member Tom Wamp, his wife, Joan, and his brother Mark Wamp, ’65, were able to come back to campus to see their “gifts in action” on behalf of their entire family. Their gift will help ensure the continued success of Alfred State students and will serve as another shining example of the many ways in which the Wamp family has stepped up and given back to others.

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The Wamp family with current baseball and softball players that will directly benefit from their gift.
The Wamp family with current baseball and softball players that will directly benefit from their gift.
President Mauro with Mark, Tom, and Joan outside the Student Leadership Suite they have sponsored in the Student Leadership Center.
President Mauro with Mark, Tom, and Joan outside the Student Leadership Suite they have sponsored in the Student Leadership Center.
Mark Wamp, Jill Dunn, Danielle White, Joan Wamp, Tom Wamp, Jason Doviak, and Jason Sciotti at the bench outside the baseball field honoring the family.
Mark Wamp, Jill Dunn, Danielle White, Joan Wamp, Tom Wamp, Jason Doviak, and Jason Sciotti at the bench outside the baseball field honoring the family.

Zachry Construction Corporation

Zachry Construction Corporation, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, recently donated a used John Deer backhoe to Alfred State’s Truck & Diesel program. A strong partnership has been developed over the years as Zachry has recruited graduates from the program.

Jeff Stevens, Dean for the Wellsville campus, stated, “We are proud of the fact that our Truck and Diesel program is rated #1 by U.S. News and World Reports. Graduates learn the skills that are of growing demand, and many receive jobs even before they graduate. We are grateful for the generous donation and partnership of Zachry Construction.”

The equipment will be used for repair and maintenance service training in our program.

Students stand near new backhoe
Students stand around the backhoe donated by Zachry Construction Corporation. They are joined by faculty members, Gordy Koester, Mike Caruso, and Dan Acomb along with Zachry representative Shannon Stevens and ASC graduate Ricky Covatta, '19, who now works at Zachry.

The Hunt Family

Alan Hunt, ’79, and his family returned to campus for Homecoming. Hunt was the recipient of a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in 2021 and his family are loyal supporters of Alfred State.

Mary Ellen Hunt, Gale Hunt, Alan Hunt, ’79, Jeff Hunt, ’83, and Matt Hunt in the President Box during the Homecoming football game.
Mary Ellen Hunt, Gale Hunt, Alan Hunt, ’79, Jeff Hunt, ’83, and Matt Hunt in the President Box during the Homecoming football game.

Development Fund Board Members | Fall 2023

  • Mr. Richard Laudisi, '80     
    Chair
  • Mr. James H. Helms, '93     
    Vice-Chair
  • Ms. Connie Caputo, '87     
    Secretary
  • Ms. Amanda L. Herrick, '06     
    Treasury
  • Mr. Douglas E. Acomb, '78
  • Mr. J. Gregory Ferry, '63
  • Mr. James J. Grillo
  • Mrs. Mary C. Huntington
  • Mr. John J. Krueger, '81
  • Mr. James Langdon, '80
  • Mr. Joseph Laraiso, '67
  • Mr. William Snyder III, '01
  • Mr. Dale Stell, ‘75

Planned Giving | Fall 2023

Our Legacy Society honors a special group of benefactors. Acting not only for today but for tomorrow, they leave an enduring legacy by naming Alfred State or a specific program/group as a beneficiary of their financial or estate plans. The Legacy Society was established to honor these donors now, as well as later.

TG Brother Ed Hatter and his wife Shirley are utilizing a Charitable Gift Annuity for future support to the college and our proud Legacy Society members.
TG Brother Ed Hatter and his wife Shirley are utilizing a Charitable Gift Annuity for future support to the college and our proud Legacy Society members.

Learn about this and more by visiting our Alfred State Planned Giving site with great resources, donor stories, and articles about estate planning.

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society recognizes those individuals who have remembered Alfred State through planned giving gifts.

  • Richard '66 and Peg Alpin
  • John and Vivien Anderson
  • William Arlow
  • Donald* '64 and Elizabeth Arnold
  • Barbara Becker '47*
  • Jack '63 and Nancy Bilson
  • Lee '62 and Martha Brasted
  • Kenneth Champagne '50*
  • Paul and Aniko Constantine
  • John Coughlin '78
  • Harry* and Marcia Fox
  • David Gagnon '84
  • Betsy Gannon '66*
  • Kenneth and Geralyn Gough
  • Jeff & Deb Goodrich
  • James and Linda (Craft) '96 Grillo
  • Edward '58 and Shirley Hatter
  • Beverly Hammersmith '67
  • George* and Phyllis (Chickie) Herrick
  • Mary Huntington
  • Jeffery Johnston*
  • James* and Marianne Koller
  • Mark Kroczynski '75
  • Richard '80 and Joanne Laudisi
  • Richard Lawrence '81*
  • Robert '56 and Joan Livingston
  • William '63 and Jane (Ferguson) '64 Lusk
  • Lloyd McCall '42*
  • John '57* and Sarah Jean McKay
  • Richard B. Miga '73
  • Gary '76 and Mary Moore
  • James Morgan '77
  • Terrence and Anna Morgan
  • Daniel Neverett
  • William Rezak*
  • John '83 and Patricia (Sherman) '83 Scharr
  • Jon H* and Linda Shay
  • Stuart and Loretta Smith*
  • Ann Wood Stopper*
  • Albert '59 and Judith Styrcula
  • Rodney A. Thompson '78
  • Harold '58* and Florence Zimnick*
  • Anonymous

*Deceased