Cornerstone Award
2011 Cornerstone Award Winner: Chuck Soule
A highlight of every Monroe Area Community Foundation's annual meeting is the announcement of the winner of the Cornerstone Award. It is presented to "a person, persons or a group who/which has displayed an unselfish use of time or money for the betterment of the Monroe community." On April 26, 2011, Executive Director John Singleton bestowed this year's 12th Cornerstone Award to Charles "Chuck" Soule.
John said Chuck, who is employed as the facilities director at Monroe Junior/Senior Schools, has left a legacy of buildings and masonry in Monroe and Whispering Oaks. This includes the high school Victory Bell stand and construction and maintenance of the Community Sign. In addition, Mr. Soule has positively touched the lives of over two generations of Monroe High School students by working with them in both athletics and extracurricular activities.
Mr. Singleton presented Chuck with a personal plaque naming him the recipient of this award. A permanent plaque with Mr. Soule's name inscribed on it will be permanently displayed in the James Monroe Community Room in the city building.
2010 Cornerstone Award Winner:
Steve and Rhonda Posey
Elbert Tannreuther presented Steve and Rhonda Posey with the Eleventh Annual Cornerstone Award on April 15, 2010, at the James Monroe Community Room. Established by the Monroe Area Community Foundation, the award recognizes "a person who displays an unselfish use of time or money--for no personal gain--for the betterment of the Monroe community." Mr. and Mrs. Posey were selected by the foundation's Cornerstone Award Committee, who reviews all the nominations submitted from the citizens of Monroe.
John Singleton, executive director of the foundation, said the Poseys have been very active in supporting charities and nonprofit organizations in Monroe and elsewhere, but have done so without fanfare or recognition. They've just been very quiet and don't bring attention to themselves. We just thought it was time to honor them.
Without question, the Poseys created numerous jobs in Monroe by providing approximately 15 buildings for companies to settle here. However, one of these buildings was used to offer "rent free" office space for the Monroe Area Community Foundation for over ten years. Space has also been provided for Toys for Tots and PAWS. The Monroe Historical Society, Monroe Police Department, and sporting events and teams are other recipients of their generosity.
When accepting the award, Steve Posey said his and Rhonda's association with Monroe and its leaders has been a positive direction for them. A plaque was presented to them, along with a permanent plate with their names inscribed. This plate will be applied to the large plaque hanging in the James Monroe Community Room at the Monroe City Building. A dozen yellow roses were also presented to Mrs. Posey.
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MACF Cornerstone Award Nomination Form
Complete and return your nomination form by March 15 to The Monroe Area Community Foundation,
Cornerstone Award Committee, PO Box 56, Monroe, OH 45050
Do you know someone—a person or persons, or a group of people—who displays an unselfish use of time or money for no personal gain for the betterment of the Monroe Community? Do they meet these guidelines?
They have shown generosity of time and spirit, taken on a specific community need, have a long history of quiet volunteerism, or they may have shown particular courage or determination on behalf of the community.
Nominate that “someone” for the 2010 MACF Cornerstone Award.
My nomination is: __________________________________________.
The reasons I am nominating this person for the Cornerstone Award are:
Use an additional sheet of paper if you need it.
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Your Name and Phone Number