2012 AnnuAl RepoRt

Members of Alpha Mu Boulé with Project BBUILD students at their Formal Evening of Elegance Dinner at The Pinnacle Club

Mr. Quincy Robertson with the 2012 Washington Scholars The 2012 Project BBUILD Scholars

The Washington Foundation---A Brief History

The Ike and Justine Washington Foundation (the Washington Foundation) was established in 2005 to honor the legacy of its two outstanding namesakes. In 2011, the foundation was granted its 501 (C)(3) status. The work of the foundation is done in collaboration with Alpha Mu Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the Richmond County School District, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the CSRA, Paine College, and Augusta State University (now Georgia Regents University). Currently, the foundation carries out its mission of supporting and encouraging educational excellence and leadership development through two major efforts: the Ike and Justine Washington Scholars Program, and a tutoring/mentoring program called Project BBUILD (Boulé Brothers, Uplifting, Influencing, Leading, and Developing).

The Washington Scholars Program

The Ike and Justine Washington Scholars Program started 10 years ago and awards an annual college scholarship to one graduating senior from each of Richmond County’s 10 public high schools. Students are selected through a competitive process that considers test scores, grade point average, extracurricular activities, financial need, recommendation letters and career goals. In 2012, an eleventh Washington Scholarship was awarded to a student attending Paine College. To date, the Washington Foundation has awarded more than $103,000 in scholarships to approximately 113 students.

An Endowment Fund is Established

The Washington Foundation reached a milestone with the establishment of an Endowment Fund. To ensure professional management of the fund, the foundation signed an agreement (officially signed by the parties in January, 2013) with the Community Foundation of the CSRA to manage the endowment fund’s assets. Efforts will be made in the coming years to grow the fund so it will be a major source of support for the foundation’s programs.

Scholarships Awarded to Former Project BBUILD Students

In complement to the Washington Scholars Program, scholarships were awarded to four former Project BBUILD students who graduated in May, 2012. Another significant milestone, these students were among the original Project BBUILD students, and have now completed high school.

With the addition of these scholarships, the foundation increased the number of scholarships offered from 10 to 15.

Dear Friends and Supporters,

It has been an incredible year of major accomplishments for the Ike & Justine Washington Foundation. “Helping today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders” is not just a slogan. It is a goal we are committed to reaching with every student involved in our programs.

Our mission---to support and encourage educational excellence and leadership development for youth in the CSRA---is achieved through two major efforts: the Ike and Justine Washington Scholars Program, and our tutoring/mentoring program, Project BBUILD (Boulé Brothers, Uplifting, Influencing, Leading, and Developing). In this annual report you will learn about these programs and the success we are having with each one.

We commend the voluntary efforts of Alpha Mu Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. It is these men who direct and guide the programs supported by the foundation. As a result of their work, the Washington Foundation was able to increase the number of scholarships for graduating high school seniors and the number of students enrolled in Project BBUILD.

We can only imagine the opportunities 2013 will bring and the new ways we will be able to make a difference in the lives of CSRA youth. Please join us in this challenge as we aim to have an even greater impact on our community.

Regards,

Dr. Samuel Sullivan, Executive Director

James M. Crawford, Board Chairman

For more than 70 years, Dr. Ike Washington & Dr. Justine Washington fostered achievement among their students.

FounDAtIon DeSCRIptIon

pRoJeCt BBuIlDProject BBUILD changes futures. It’s that simple. The program, now in its fifth year, is a weekly mentoring and tutoring program designed primarily for at-risk African-American males who attend public middle schools in Richmond County, Georgia. Project BBUILD identifies 6th-8th grade students who need help to improve their chances for academic success and a bright future. The program doesn’t just present ideas on how to achieve excellence, it provides the students with real-life experiences that reinforce key skills and access to successful professionals such as educators, lawyers, doctors, business and government leaders. These professional role models serve as the teachers, presenters, and counselors for Project BBUILD.

Project BBUILD is possible through the collaboration of Alpha Mu Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the Richmond County School District, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the CSRA, Paine College and Augusta State University (now Georgia Regents University). A corps of dedicated volunteers, along with many generous sponsors (listed on page 8 of this annual report), is essential to the program’s success.

COMPONENTS OF PROJECT BBUILD

• Focus Sessions

The first component of Project BBUILD is the weekly focus sessions, which cover issues that are paramount for African-American males. Participants are addressed in the areas of health, law enforcement, education, business and government as well as on topics such as dressing for success, etiquette and respect for others. This component has made a lasting impression on students, as parent Karen B. Hudson explained---“My son has truly grown into a respectful young man thanks to Project BBUILD.”

• Classroom Instruction

The second component of Project BBUILD is classroom instruction. Students are tutored in Language Arts and mathematics, reinforcing the material covered by the public school curriculum. In addition, they receive instruction in financial literacy, a subject not mandated by Richmond County Schools. Over and over again, parents of Project BBUILD students cite the tutoring their sons received as an essential element for their academic achievements. As Cindy L. Charles wrote “My son’s grades were so outstanding that he was given the opportunity to attend one of the prestigious magnet schools in our county.”

The financial literacy segment of Project BBUILD was introduced in 2010 as a way to better prepare students for a successful future.

“Through Project BBUILD, Alpha Mu Boulé is engaging in ‘social action’ and improving the lives of middle school boys in our community. I thank every volunteer involved in the program and

each corporation whose donations make the program possible.”

- Dr. Ronald Brown, Sr., Chairman of Project BBUILD

Project BBUILD’s Annual Picnic at the home of Drs. Faye Hargrove and Clarence Williams.

Dr. Ronald Brown, Sr. assists Project BBUILD students at their Fishing Outing.

Project BBUILD students & Alpha Mu Boulé volunteers with Governor Deal at the Georgia State Capitol, where students serve as pages for the day.

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Students learn how to budget, save and invest. The banking portion of the curriculum offers students, with parental approval, the opportunity to open and manage a savings account. Last year, 28 students participated in the banking program and the amounts saved increased tremendously over previous years. A partnership with Capitol City Bank, the program encourages students to earn money, deposit it monthly and make no withdrawals until they complete high school.

• Supervised extra-curricular activities

Project BBUILD students not only learn how to be successful, they also put their skills to work. The program’s events and outings expose students to “what is possible” if they work hard, and provides the experiences many would otherwise miss due to home, family, or financial circumstances. Photos of many of the outings are included in this annual report. Gary Winfrey, Director of Operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta, described the impression these outings have had on participants. “Project BBUILD has given our youth opportunities they would not have had otherwise and has greatly enhanced the lives of these young men.”

• Mentoring

The program also includes a mentoring component to create a bridge for students as they transition from middle to high school. The primary objective is to encourage students and reinforce the high standards, values and expectations emphasized in Project BBUILD. Mentors commit to meeting with students and parents at least twice annually to discuss the student’s progress and academic performance while in high school.

“The partnership between Alpha Mu Boulé and Murphey Middle School has been essential to improving the academic success of our African-American male students.”

- Veronica W. Bolton, Principal of Murphey Middle Charter School

Augusta State student tutoring Project BBUILD students in Language Arts

College Football Outing at Laney Walker Stadium

Attorney Edward J. Tarver in a Focus Session with students Basketball Outing at Paine College

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FoCuS GRoup SpeAKeRSThe Student Banking Program

Mrs. Margaret Ellis, Business Development OfficerCapitol City Bank

The U.S. Justice SystemMr. Edward J. Tarver, Esq.

U.S. Attorney - Southern District of Georgia

Life Choices/Consequences and “YDC”Mr. Ben Ross, Counselor

Youth Development Center (YDC)

History of Black College Movement/Paine CollegeDr. Mallory Millender, Professor (Retired)

Paine College

Life as an Elected Official & County GovernmentMr. Steven Kendrick, Tax Commissioner, Richmond County

Life in the MilitaryMr. Brian Prince, Officer (Retired), United States Army

Leadership in Corporate AmericaMr. Dwayne Wilson, President & CEO

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Life of a PhysicianDr. MacAndrew Bowman, Cardiologist

University Hospital

College Life as a StudentMr. ReKail Sharp, Student, Paine College

Educational Travel AbroadMs. Alice Woodhurst, Fashion Designer, Augusta, GA

The Challenge & Excitement of SchoolMr. Joseph B. Collier, Graduation Coach

Murphy Middle School

Women in Medicine & Sexual IssuesDr. Miriam Atkins, Oncologist, Augusta Oncology

Community Public SafetyMr. Alphonso Williams, Police Chief, Waynesboro, Georgia

Life as a BankerMr. Zack Daffin, Vice-President, Georgia Bank & Trust

Techniques for Developing a Positive AttitudeDr. Faye Hargrove, Consultant/CEO

Hargrove Leadership Services

Dining Etiquette for a Formal SettingMrs. Ann N. Johnson, Executive Assistant to the President (Retired)

Paine College

Mr. Ellis M. Johnson, Education Administrator (Retired)Aiken Technical College

Healthcare Issues & Culture of GhanaDr. Curtis L. Pickard, Dentist, Augusta, Georgia

Basic Elements of Financial LiteracyMrs. Patricia J. Crawford, Senior Vice-President (Retired)

Wells Fargo & Company

outCoMe MeASuReSPROJECT BBUILD OUTCOME MEASURES FOR 2011-2012

Enrollment has nearly doubled since the program started in 2008- going from 16 students to 30 in 2012.

Four members of the original class of students received College Scholarships.

Project BBUILD Cost Per Student: $954 for the 2011-2012 academic year

Students to complete their grade level: Goal was 85%; achieved 96%

Project BBUILD retention rate for 6th & 7th grade students: Goal was 80%; achieved 81.8% for the academic year

Project BBUILD attendance rate: Goal was 85%; achieved 90%

Parents’ quality rating of program: Goal was 4 on a scale of 1-5; achieved 4.8

HOW PARENTS MEASURE THE IMPACT OF PROJECT BBUILD

“Project BBUILD has improved my son’s self-esteem and he is more confident now.”

“Since my son started the program, he takes the time to think before he acts.”

“Thanks to Project BBUILD, my son is taking the initiative to study and completing his homework without being asked.”

“Project BBUILD has helped my son become more assertive and more decisive. As a result, he has taken on additional responsibilities around the house.”

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OUTCOME MEASURES FOR 2011-2012Number of years Alpha Mu Boulé has supported the Washington Scholarship Program: 10 years

Total amount of scholarship support to students to date: $103,000

Total number of scholarships awarded to date: 113

BoARD oF DIReCtoRS

oFFICeRS:

Chairman James M. Crawford

Corporate Officer The Principal Financial Group (Retired)

Vice-Chairman Zack Daffin

Vice-President of Business Development Georgia Bank & Trust

SecretaryEllis M. Johnson

Education Administrator (Retired)Aiken Technical College

TreasurerSteven B. Kendrick

Richmond County Tax Commissioner

Executive DirectorSamuel Sullivan

Vice-President of Academic AffairsAugusta State University (Retired)

BoARD MeMBeRS:

George C. BradleyPresident, Paine College

Cedric J. JohnsonDirector, Community Affairs Georgia Regents University

Eddie P. JohnsonDoctor of Dental Medicine, Sire Archon,

Alpha Mu Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity

Curtis L. PickardDentist, Augusta, GA

Tracy E. Williams, Jr.Principal, Richmond County Public

School System (Retired)“I was happy to give up my Saturdays to participate in Project

BBUILD because of the big picture—my future! Thanks to Project BBUILD I am college bound and know the value of things like

being on time, studying and hard work.”

- Tyler Davis, A 2012 - 8th Grade Graduate of Project BBUILD

Dr. MacAndrew Bowman discussing the “Life of a Physician” during a Focus Group session

Mr. Hardi Jones, an Alpha Mu Boulé member, tutors students in math.

FInAnCIAl StAteMentS

A compilation of the Washington Foundation’s financial statements has been prepared by the accounting firm of Fuller Frost & Associates, CPA, and these statements are

available upon request. You may obtain copies by emailing samuel_sullivan@hotmail.com.

All donations should be mailed to Dr. Samuel Sullivan at the address listed above.Questions concerning Project BBUILD should be directed to Dr. Ronald Brown, Sr.

Dr. Samuel SullivanExecutive DirectorP.O. Box 31376Augusta, GA 30903706-651-1388samuel_sullivan@hotmail.com

Dr. Ronald Brown, Sr.Chairman

Project BBUILD612 Baytree Ct.

Martinez, GA 30907drbrownags@bellsouth.net

CoRpoRAte & InDIVIDuAl DonoRSCoRpoRAte DonoRS

InDIVIDuAl DonoRS/MeMBeRS oF AlphA Mu Boulé

InDIVIDuAl DonoRS/non-MeMBeRS

AT&TAlpha Mu Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity

Augusta Blueprint Capitol City Bank & Trust Company

Committee to Elect Ed TarverFreddie Mac Foundation

Georgia Bank & Trust CompanyGeorgia Health Sciences University

Georgia Power

Grand Boulé FoundationKnox Foundation

Mercedes Benz of AugustaPhoenix Printing

Queensborough National Bank & TrustSavannah River Nuclear Solutions

SunTrust FoundationUniversity Health Services, Inc.

Wells Fargo Foundation

Dr. MacAndrew BowmanDr. George C. BradleyDr. Ronald Brown, Sr.Mr. James E. Carter, IIIMr. James M. Crawford

Mr. Zack DaffinDr. Edmond Franklin, Jr.

Dr. W. Joseph HillsonMr. Cedric J. JohnsonMr. Ellis M. Johnson

Dr. Eddie P. Johnson, IIIMr. Hardi L. Jones

Mr. Thomas Kelly, Jr.Mr. Steven B. Kendrick

Dr. Charles R. Lamback, Sr.Dr. Charles G. Larke

Dr. Mallory K. MillenderMr. Quincy MurphyDr. Curtis L. PickardMr. Brian L. Prince

Dr. Alfred L. ReedMr. Eddie Robertson

Mr. Quincy L. RobertsonDr. Benjamin L. Rucker

Dr. Samuel SullivanMr. Edward J. Tarver, Esq.

Dr. Ronald J. WigginsDr. Clarence Williams, Jr.Mr. Tracy E. Williams, Jr.

Dr. Miriam Y. J. Atkins/Evans, GAMr. Ralph Beard/Aiken, SC

Mrs. Hazel Butler/Tolland, CTDr. Suzanne C. Carothers/New York, NY

Mr. James Clark/Evans, GADr. Courtney M. Crawford/Pleasant View, TN

Mrs. Regina K. Crutchfield/Rockville, MD Mr. Henry M. Davis/Bowie/MD

Mr. James R. Davis/Augusta, GAMrs. Natalie Ferguson/Martinez, GAMr. Claude A. Ford/Silver Spring/GA

Dr. Varnell Gaines/Augusta, GAMrs. Nancy J. Glaser/Evans, GAMr. Charles Grant/Augusta, GA

Mr. Kenneth Harrison/Leesburg, VAMr. Richard W. Holland/Augusta, GA

Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Jenkins/Long Beach, CAMr. T. Irle Jones/Midlothian, VA

Dr. Barbara W. King/Columbia, MD Mrs. Julia R. Knox-Hudson/Augusta, GA

Mrs. Antoinette Mingo/Charlotte, NCMr. Thomas Phillips/Waukee, IA

Mr. Walter K. Robinson, Sr./Washington, DCMr. Zane B. Smith/West Des Moines, IA

Mr. Steve V. Strouble/Thomson, GAMrs. Sherene B. Webb/Silver Spring, MD

Mr. Tommie Williams/Aiken, SCMr. Robert Yancey/Troy, OH