n the December 2019 Newsletter, readers will find an article that highlights the entrepreneurship of George Ball and tells the story of how he found himself leading a railroad empire. It also shines a light on the funding focus area of education, recognizing the important work of the Innovation Connector. This quarter, Kortney had the opportunity attend and present an award at their Excellence in Innovation Awards. This newsletter then provides an update on the Cradle to Career Initiative including exciting information on Web of Support, as well as shares about the network convening role of foundations. It concludes with a board member spotlight on our current Chairman of the Board, Stefan Anderson.
The October 2019 Newsletter showcases ​George Ball's philanthropic leadership in the inception of Riley Children's Hospital as well as highlights grantees in the human development and health space (Hillcroft Services, Inc. and Riley Children's Hospital) who carry on great work today. In this quarter's edition, readers will learn about the private foundation concept of 'tipping,' receive updates on the Foundation's Cradle to Career Initiative and regional talent collaboration, and hear about a STEM-curriculum training that teachers and nonprofit practitioners underwent together.
In the June 2019 Newsletter, the Foundation highlights George and Betty (Elisabeth) Ball as collectors. The two shared a rare children's literature collection that was considered one of the most valuable collections in the country. Education and Youth in the grant focus area that is recognized in the Quarterly Partner Spotlight. In our Cradle to Career Update, we are excited to share about the various groups we have worked with this quarter, including Governor Holcomb's 21st Century Talent Regions. For recent news, we highlight the opening of Minnetrista's new Oakhurst Experience which provides educational activities in the home of George, Frances, and Elisabeth Ball. Also in this issue, we feature our first board member highlight on Joan McKee, Director Emeritus.
The March 2019 Newsletter features Frances and Elisabeth (Betty) Ball as avid gardeners at their Oakhurst home. We spotlight Environment and Conservation partners, as well as share about the ins-and-outs of post grant reports. In our Cradle to Career Update, we focus on the research that GFBF staff has completed as well as YouthLink, a collaboration we partnered with in December. The staff was also excited to share about their participation in the topping of the beam ceremony at the new George and Frances Ball Building at Ivy Tech.
Check out the Foundation's first edition, highlighting George Ball as a champion for education. Also in this issue, the Foundation celebrates Arts and Culture and the work the Foundation has supported in that target area. In the News section, Muncie BY5 is recognized for their most recent statewide award. The Foundation also provides the first update for the Cradle to Career initiative.