Do you know about Community Funds?
Community Donors – Belle D. Boger and Joe and Marlene Shamel
This article first appeared in the October 13, 2022 edition of the Davie County Enterprise Record
Did you know…
Did you know that all ages support our community by becoming Community Fund donors? The common trait among them is an understanding of the importance of unrestricted or slightly restricted funds for Davie County.
Belle Boger is one of those donors who understood the importance of the foundation and unrestricted dollars for our community. Her life was filled with service to her community and support for organizations that helped Davie County citizens. Belle gave of her time in support of her church, Concord United Methodist Church and UMW, the Mocksville Garden Club, Mocksville Woman’s Club, and the Mocksville Home Extension Club, to name a few. She held numerous offices in each of these organizations giving selflessly of her time and energy.
Belle was a woman who valued honesty while considering the feelings of others with her words. She was an even-tempered lady who exhibited sound judgement. She evaluated the need in situations and organizations, and where she saw the need, she responded with generosity! Belle generously supported many organizations and projects in Davie County during her lifetime. She was one of the first to establish a Community Fund – Unrestricted at the Davie Community Foundation in 2004. Although Belle passed away in September 2015, the Belle D. Boger Fund continues to make Community Grants to this day awarding more than $75,000 in our community.
Belle not only left a legacy of generosity in Davie County, but she also left a daughter who has continued that spirit of giving in our county. Joe and Marlene Boger Shamel continue to give generously to support organizations and projects in Davie. They have both shared their time and talents with Concord United Methodist Church. In addition, Marlene served two terms (12 years) on the Davie County Board of Education, and four terms (12 years) on the Board of the Davie Community Foundation. She is still active in the Mocksville Woman’s Club and continues her involvement with the Foundation through the Pearls of Empowerment Women’s Giving Circle. Her love for education has never waned as she continues to volunteer in Davie County Schools.
Joe has been active for forty-one years as a Mason having been a Past Master of Mocksville Lodge # 134, a Shriner and a Tripster. For a number of years, he was quite active in the Davie County Cattleman’s Association serving as President. Today, Joe enjoys staying busy on the family farm raising cattle.
Both Joe and Marlene have lived a life of service to their community like the example set by Belle Boger during her lifetime. They too established a Community Fund – Unrestricted at the Foundation. The Joe and Marlene Shamel Fund was opened in 2007 and continues to support organizations in Davie County though the Community Grants awarded by the Foundation Board of Directors.
What a wonderful family legacy they have all left in our community. They are Davie County philanthropists who gave, and continue to give of their time, talent, and treasure to help our community!The Davie Community Foundation Inc. “inspires philanthropy to strengthen Davie County for present and future generations.” The Foundation is working to promote a spirit of giving in our community and build a permanent endowment that is invested forever. Earnings from the endowment will benefit Davie County organizations and projects that are important to you. The Foundation accepts gifts in any amount, at any time: for an existing fund, the Community Scholarship Fund, or the Davie Community Impact Fund. A variety of options for establishment of named funds in honor or memory are also available. To learn more about the Davie Community Foundation contact Jane Simpson at (336) 753-6903 or jsimpson@daviefoundation.org or visit the Foundation web-site at www.daviefoundation.org