June 2015 - Cincinnati - Saint Ursula Academy alumna Mary Kay Pastura Hauser '68 was among the 27 philanthropists recently honored by The Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council with Voices of Giving Awards on behalf of a nonprofit organizations who have benefited from their selfless generosity in contributing a bequest or planned gift.
Photo: Mary Kay Pastura Hauser and husband Glenn Hauser
“Our Voices of Giving honorees represent the true spirit of philanthropy and their gifts are enhancing the quality of life for our community, now and in the future,” said Sue Ellen Stuebing, vice president of the board of The Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council. “We thank them not only for their generosity but also for allowing us to recognize them. By doing so, they are inspiring others in our community to demonstrate that everyone can make a lasting impact by leaving a legacy.
Mary Kay had a successful career and retired from Cincinnati Bell and its spinoff, Convergys, where she served in many capacities; the last position was a SVP in Human Resources for the IT Group. She became a Saint Ursula trustee in 2006. She was instrumental in forming the Human Resource Committee at Saint Ursula. She served as Finance Chair for two years. She was also Chair of the Board from 2010 to 2012.
She played a critical role in the strategic planning for the future of SUA. Mary Kay was a key member of the Board that created an assessment tool used to create and maintain a Board that is balanced in skill set, gender, geographics and demographics. She implemented processes making the board and school staff work effectively and collaboratively.
She has relentlessly given of her time, talent and treasure. She repeatedly helped the current administration when positions opened up in the Advancement Department. She lends her expertise in many areas: She played a critical role in the Saint Ursula 100 year celebration when she researched and shared information on each and every one of the Ursulines of Cincinnati Sisters since the beginning of the order in the early 1900’s. MK just worked with the Senior Capstone Class in teaching the students effective time management skills. She serves on the SUA Capital Campaign planning committee.
She also served as the Chair of Saint Joseph Home
Mary Kay felt her education at Saint Ursula Academy helped pave the way for a successful and rewarding personal and professional life. She has been giving back ever since! She is married to Glenn Hauser and has two stepchildren.
She is a consummate volunteer; one who has made Saint Ursula a very special place!
Not only has she given of her time and talent she has also given of her treasure in many of the campaigns Saint Ursula has held including: the SUA Ball, the Annual Fund, the Arlene Fox Keller Student Center, the Harold C. Schott Gymnasium and Convocation Center, the Saint Ursula Leadership Alliance, and more.
This year's Voices of Giving philanthropist honorees included: Deacon David A. Klingshirn on behalf of The Athenaeum of Ohio; Alan and Dianne Thomas on behalf of the Brighton Center; Marjorie and Roger Santor (posthumously) on behalf of CET – Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation; Robert Buechner on behalf of The Children’s Home of Cincinnati; John H. White, Jr. on behalf of Cincinnati Museum Center; Albert W. Vontz III on behalf of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; Barb and Mort Nicholson on behalf of Cincinnati Public Radio; Norita Aplin and Stanley Ragle on behalf of Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra; Jack Kirby on behalf of Episcopal Retirement Homes; Mike and Marilyn Kremzar on behalf of Freestore Foodbook; John Isidor and Sandy Kaltman on behalf of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati; Burke Neville on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Peggy Kite on behalf of Life Enriching Communities Foundation – Twin Lakes; Dr. George Rieveschl, Jr (posthumously) on behalf of the Lloyd Library and Museum; Mona Morrow on behalf of The Salvation Army; Emily Pan on behalf of Saint Joseph Home; Mary Kay Pastura Hauser on behalf of St. Ursula Academy; and The Calonge Family on behalf of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Note: one of the honorees did not want to be recognized in Event promotion.
Jim Huizenga received a Voices of Giving Award as an advisor, nominated by Saint Joseph Home.
The 2015 event was co-chaired by Telly McGaha and Molly Talbot. Committee members included Lori Asmus, Carol Derkson, Bruce Favret, Misty Griesinger, Doug Heeston, Anna Hehman, Bill Hitch, Mary Alice Koch, Michelle Mancini, Tracy Monroe, Carol Serrone, Carol Stevie, Sue Ellen Stuebing and Dan Virzi..
Platinum Presenting Sponsors of the 17th annual Voices of Giving Awards are The John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust, PNC Bank Trustee, and The Salvation Army. Silver Sponsors include Graydon, Head and Ritchey LLP, the Johnson Charitable Gift Fund, Life Enriching Communities, Smith Beers Yunker & Company, Inc., and Xavier University. The Event was hosted by CET and emceed by Local 12’s John Lomax.
The Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council is a professional association for people whose work includes developing, marketing, and administering charitable planned gifts for non-profit institutions and a variety of other legal and financial settings.