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Robert E. and Maureen M. Kallstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Kallstrom with preference to students majoring in music or computer science/information technology.

Through Robert “Bob” E. Kallstrom’s business and volunteerism with many organizations, he positively impacted Frederick County. For more than forty years, he worked in a computer related management position. He was the Founder and President of Softrac America, Inc. until his retirement. Mr. Kallstrom served on many boards including The Community Foundation of Frederick County, First Bank of Frederick, First Frederick Financial Corporation, the Frederick County Interagency Data Processing Authority, Historical Society of Frederick County, Hood College, and Maryville College. He was also a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Frederick and the Frederick Coffee Club. Mr. Kallstrom’s commitment to improving the lives of others will carry on through the fund by providing scholarships to Frederick County, MD residents for post-secondary education. Preference is given to students who are majoring in music or computer science/information technology.

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Robert E. Gearinger National Museum of Civil War Medicine Endowment Fund

Founded by Fredericktown Bank’s Board of Directors and the Museum for operational support to honor Mr. Gearinger’s activities with both organizations.

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Robert E. Kelly Memorial Fund

Founded with proceeds from the Robert E. Kelly Memorial Foundation, Inc. as a donor advised fund, with preference given to ocean-related environmental causes.

Robert “Bob” E. Kelly loved the ocean. Born in Washington, DC in 1948, Bob attended St. John’s Military Academy and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, where he played football for the Cavaliers. Graduating with a degree in economics, he worked in financial services in Virginia, New Jersey and California, before starting his own company in Indianapolis, Indiana. An avid traveler and sportsman, Bob enjoyed basketball, motorcycling and scuba diving. He passed away while on a dive trip in Florida at the age of 38 in 1987. At that time, the Robert E. Kelly Memorial Foundation. Inc. was established to honor Bob’s memory. In 2005, the private foundation was dissolved and its proceeds created The Robert E. Kelly Memorial Fund. As a donor advised fund, charitable disbursements from the fund support causes in keeping with the Kelly family’s charitable intentions, subject to the approval of the Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Preference is given but not limited to benefiting environmental and oceanic preservation causes, reflecting Bob Kelly’s passions.

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Robert E. Randall Memorial Endowment Fund

Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. George Randall for scholarships for elementary school children at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center.

Robert Randall was born June 10, 1985 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He attended Lewistown Elementary School and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The Robert E. Randall Memorial Endowment Fund was established by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Randall, after a heart condition took his young life. In memory of Robert’s love for art and the incredible talent he showed at a young age, the fund awards scholarships for school children to attend classes at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center.

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Robert G. Hooper Family Fund

Founded by Mr. Hooper as a donor advised fund.

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Robert G. Hooper Unrestricted Fund

Founded by Mr. Hooper as an unrestricted fund.

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Robert J. and George J. Hogan, Jr. Memorial Fund

Founded through Irene Hogan’s bequest for students pursuing careers in the construction trades and grants supporting Frederick County Construction Trades Foundation, Inc.

George Hogan began working as a brick mason in Frederick County, and then worked for various construction companies in the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia area. He founded Hogan & Son Construction Company and built homes in Frederick County for 10 years and rounded out his career as a building inspector for Frederick County Government for another decade. Robert Hogan learned drafting through Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center. His career path included warehouse automation and robotics.

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Robert J. Hogan Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by Monocacy Aquatic Club for college-bound graduating seniors who have participated at least two years with Monocacy Aquatic Club.

Robert J. Hogan valued both athletics and education. In keeping with his passion for competitive swimming, Robert was a swim meet director for the Monocacy Aquatic Club, which allowed him to support competitive swimmers as they grew to become better athletes. He was the parent of one of the club’s swimmers and a longtime supporter of the organization. Recognizing his love for swimming, the Monocacy Aquatic Club founded The Robert J. Hogan Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Fund awards scholarships to graduating seniors who have swam competitively for at least two years with the Monocacy Aquatic Club, and are planning to continue their education.

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