Paul Blose took over July 1 as president of the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation.

BUTLER TWP — Paul Blose humbly claims he has no talent.

But as president of the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, it is his leadership skills that will guide the growing nonprofit for the next year.

Blose, who is general manager of Tube-Mac Industries in Butler, took over the reins of the charitable arm of Butler School District on July 1 after serving a year as vice president. The group's mission is to raise money and distribute it to worthy students and teachers in the district.

As president, the 48-year-old Center Township resident is asked to attend an hour-long meeting each month, help with events such as the FAB Showcase, and contribute to the committees that choose student scholarship awardees and select teachers for grants.

The organization is led by a board of 25 community leaders who work with district administration.

Blose, a 1980 Butler graduate and a 1984 Robert Morris University graduate, learned about the organization as he coached youth soccer alongside Butler Senior High Principal Jeff Schnur and from social events with another board member. He was brought on board four years ago.

"I think you need to give back where you can when you can," said Blose, who is married with three children.

He said the foundation should continue to prosper.

This year, 35 students were awarded $1,000 scholarships by the foundation. Two years ago, that number was just 20.

Additionally, $9,000 of creative teaching grants were used to fund classroom activities. At the beginning of the decade, only half that much money was given.

Much of the success of the foundation stems from the FAB Showcase. The evening event each spring offers artwork and performances by students.

The 2010 event broke a record, raising more than $47,000. When it began in 2004, it raised $18,000.