A letter has been sent to every family in Bay Village asking each household to make a donation this year, no
matter how small, to demonstrate support for the many projects being planned for the village. Due to a slight mix-
up some early letters were returned to the sender. We are asking donors that may have experienced this, to re-
send a contribution to: The Village Foundation, Box 14022, Bay Village, Ohio 44140 . Contributions can also be
made on line at: www.thevillagefdn.org. Questions or comments contact us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Interest earned on the money contributed is spent wholly in Bay Village for private not for profit projects. All
contributions made help to build the endowment fund started by T. Richard Marten in late 1995. It was originally
known as the Play in Bay Fund. Later named, The Village Foundation, the fund was officially designated as a 501(c)
(3) tax exempt corporation in 1997; and, in 2010 finished its thirteenth successful year in operation. For a list of
Charter Members of 1997, please see the web site at: www.thevillagefdn.org

On Memorial Day, as one village, we gathered to honor, former coach and Principal, Mr.Robert Kitzerow by
installing a bronze plaque of honor on the T. Richard Martin Footbridge . Each year on Memorial Day, the names
of all the citizens permanently engraved on bronze plaques are read aloud. An over-flowing crowd enjoyed the
performance of the Bay High School String Quartet, directed by Carrie Singular: and, heard tenor, Troy Ayers, II
sing “Time to Say Goodbye” and “Nessun Dorma”.

In the fall, The Village Foundation assisted the Bicentennial Committee with its fundraising effort to help support
a highly acclaimed 200 year birthday celebration attended by thousands.. The community also supported and
participated in The Village Foundation’s first annual walk/run to benefit the Bicentennial celebration. This coming
fall another run will benefit the Village Foundation.

Readers like to know where their money is being spent. Following is a partial list of the projects that have been
supported by the contributions to the Village Foundation Endowment.

The Bay Middle School PTA completed an outdoor walkway; and, all enjoyed the lighting for the mobile in the new
entry way. Start up funds were contributed for defibrillators installed in the gym that are ready to used by old and
young for school and community physical fitness activities.

The Bay Village Historical Society completed the new fence around the old cemetery

The residents of the Knickerbocker Apartments now have outdoor benches and a new garden area .

Huntington Playhouse goers enjoyed new lighting;

Bay Arts visitors enjoyed a professionally planned historical garden enhancing the grounds of the Fuller House and
the studios. Children used safer steps that were provided by the Village Foundation for the Caboose in the park-

Family Haven received funds for some new office equipment for their coffee business sales effort.

Twelve students have received scholarships and twenty students have served over the years as trustees of the
Board of Directors.

Mission Statement: to promote the cultural, educational and social activities of the not for profit groups and to
maintain and enhance the beauty of the city we love, Bay Village. See more about the Village Foundation at:
www.thevillagefdn.org