ABOUT

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OUR STORY

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The South Bend Alumni Association was founded in 1985 as the South Bend School Boosters with a single objective: to save the School Field stadium and complex from demolition and reconstruction as a service facility and bus parking lot. Louis Baker formed the original committee to address fundraising for the project. The committee elected Edwin Ehlers as its first Chairman of the Board when it was decided to continue on a new mission: to assist with education in our schools and incorporate as an Indiana 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation.

The name “Boosters” often led to the belief the organization focused entirely on athletics. To change this perception, the Boosters organized as the Alumni Association in 1989 and named Joseph S. Fragomeni, Sr.  as its first chairman. In 1994, the Boosters and Alumni Association merged under the name South Bend Alumni Association, with Mr. Fragomeni serving as Chairman until 2000.

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WHO WE HELP

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The South Bend Alumni Association aspires to support education in our schools by funding extra- and
co-curricular activities that are not tax funded and by instilling an awareness of the need  for student service in the community.

All Schools with South Bend Community School Corporation and the South Bend Empowerment Zone.

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HOW WE HELP

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Through fundraising and donations, we are able to financially support students in the South Bend Community School Corporation through three main avenues.

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Co-Ex activities provide support for athletic teams, drama and fine arts clubs, academic competitions and other after-school activities.

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College scholarships are available for SBCSC graduating seniors and children or grandchildren of SBAA members.

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This annual tournament raises funds for the Alumni Association’s scholarship program.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

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  • Duane Wilson – Chairman
  • Emily Bastine – Hernandez – Vice Chair-Washington
  • Jason Whitmer – Treasurer, Washington
  • Matthew Johns – Secretary, Washington
  • Tim Baker
  • Jack Champaigne
  • Ryan Kring 
  • Eric Crittendon
  • Greg Humnicky
  • Jim Kapsa
  • Steve Luecke
  • Connie Varga
  • Karla Lee
  • Jim Seitz
  • Rickey Miller
  • Aaron Perri

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  • Kris Arizmendi Choinacky, MNA- Executive Director

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  • *Louis Baker – Riley
  • Kevin Butler – Associate
  • Virginia Calvin – Associate
  • Patricia Czarnecki – Washington
  • *Tom DeBaets — LaSalle
  • *Robert DeCola
  • Gary Downey – Adams
  • *Bill Gates – Jackson
  • Mike Harding – Adams
  • Maggie Kernan – Associate
  • Liz Farr – Central
  • David Lerman – Riley
  • Andrew Place – Jackson
  • Richard Rice – Associate
  • **Esther Robinson – Adams
  • Mark Tarner — Clay
  • Mort Ziker – Adams

*Chairmen emeritus
**Officer emeritus

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