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 The RO Foundation is raising funds to benefit patients and families with unexpected transportation expenses through Decorated Tree and Wreath Auction on Saturday, Dec. 10 in Barker Commons, Fredonia, from 2 to 5 p.m.

New NCCF officers for 2011 are announced: President Peter Clark, Vice President Elizabeth Booth, Treasurer Dan Reininga and Secretary Rose Falcone. 

 As community needs increase, nonprofits are looking at additional funding for essential programs. The 23 participants attending this training represented 18 regional nonprofit organizations.

 Matthew Rhinehart, a Jamestown Community College student, was named the recipient of the $500 Chautauqua Fallen Heroes Scholarship. He is a Frewsburg, N.Y., native.

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) held its 25th Annual Meeting on June 20, 2011, at the JCC Training & Conference Facility in Dunkirk. More than 90 community members were in attendance as the foundation reviewed its success last year and Richard Anson was presented the 2011 George B. Weaver Community Footprints Award. 

 The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) has awarded $24,468 to 10 different non-profit organizations through its Spring 2011 Community Grants Program.

  The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved $4,886 in matching funds for 6 different community groups through its 2011 Community Pride Program.

The 25th Annual Meeting of the NCCF will be held Monday, June 20, at 4 p.m. in the JCC North Training & Conference Facility. The George B. Weaver Footprints Award will be presented to Richard F. Anson. Reception follows. 

 Spoke Folk, in collaboration with the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, will be holding a “Bicycle Bonanza” April 16 and 17. Take home a bike that is vintage or almost new.

 Nominees should have a history of public service, philanthropic endeavors (not necessarily measured in dollars) and activities that have made an impact and that have enhanced the social and cultural climate of the northern Chautauqua community