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Annual Report 2013-14
Lahn, Rick Larson, Ronald & Barb Larson, Robert Lindoo, Jeff & Janna Lindquist, Joan Maanum, Gary & Cindy Malmstrom, Dan Martinson, Paul & Anna McCarten, Paul & Toni Meyers, Al Mohror, Keri Moorman, Gary & Deb Neils, Craig Nelson, Aaron & Laura Nelson, Jeffrey Nelson, Peter & Kari Nettestad, Charles Odland, David & Sharon Olson, Sheila Pappenfus, Larry & Beth Parkin, Shelley Paulsen, Rick & Sandy Pazdernik, Amber Petersen, Mark & Shari Peterson, Erik United W Pohlen, Jason & Gina ay Remember Fridays when you were in school? investments of Douglas & PoReeve, David pr pe oMichele Ricker, un&tie Gearing up for the weekend, getting excited for good life: a omote the build Rohr,CKent s’ Cindy in q g u a b li lo t y s c t a educatio Runck, Kimks& fDel ble job, g Friday evening plans, looking forward to sleeping o r Mari a n thRusch, ood healt at leSusan a d s h in...now imagine worrying about what you were t , support a and enouRutten, Geraldo& aMarie gh incom family th going to eat or if you would eat at all until you Erik &eKathleen rough re Schultz, to Our goal tirSellnow, emenDavid is to crea returned to school on Monday. This is the t . te that prev Dale & Carol reality for many children right here in Douglas ent prob long lastinSerum, g change Carl & Jody lems from Shaskey-Setright, s & Pope Counties. So much of a reality that haSherman, in the fir ppeninCleone g s t place. Sholts, Alan & Kathy United Way sends food home with children Sinning, Tom & Mary over the weekend. Backpack Attack is just one of the Stensrud, Kirk Stich, Jason many programs that are offered to meet a pressing need in our community Stier, Paul & Virginia and we are able make it happen because of you! Stoen, Jeffrey & Kris Suchy, Mark & Stacey Thanks to you, we are creating the change that will help our neighbors, our family, andGary our& Nancy Syverson, Theisen, David friends live a better life. Thoen, Randy & Melody Thomas, Roger The community continues to recognize that as needs grow and resources are increasingly spread Thompson, James Threinen, Scott thin, creating change is certainly not simple. Yet I am continually astonished by the support Tigges, Tonyand & Karen Burr that is offered annually. Through your support we are engaging people to come together Timberlake, Edgar & Wendy accomplish what no single individual or group can do alone. Timmerman, Eric & Lisa Tschida, Les & June Sandra I am reminded regularly that we can never assume that everyone realizes what we Tubbs, do, or how Unger, Joe & Michelle they can help, but with your help we can continue to spread this message, “UNITEDUrke, WE CAN Brent & Jill CHANGE THE WORLD.” Some of us can afford to donate financially, some of usVerant, can Dr. afford Ronald & Dianne Watts, Raymond the time to volunteer and some of us are the recipients of the generosity of others. But what& Wendy Wentworth, Todd & Amy matters most is that we all care for each other and work together to try to help overcome Wiest, Darrinour Winger, Randy community and counties’ most pressing challenges. Wittkamp, Richard & Sandy Woidyla, Julie –Jessica Boyer, UWDP Executive Director Wojtkiewicz, Teegan Zelinski, Mike
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H Boyd Nelson Henry’s Foods Jack’s Family Recycling Jason Hirsch KIKV KXRA Pete’s County Market Tom Klemenhagen Triune Leadership Services
American Solutions for Business Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center Backhaus Appraisals Broadway Ballroom CliftonLarsonAllen Echo Press Geneva Golf Club Geyer Rental Glenwood State Bank
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CORPORATE GIVING Tocqueville Businesses Gold Businesses Gifts of $10,000 or more
Gifts of $3,500 - $4,999
3M Alexandria Area Community Foundation Douglas Machine Hunger Free MN ITW Heartland
Alexandria Industries Bell State Bank & Trust Target
Diamond Businesses Aagard Group Bremer Bank of Alexandria Douglas Scientific
Platinum Businesses Gifts of $5,000 - $7,499 Ferguson Brothers Excavating Massman Automation Designs Quick Attach Attachments LLC Sanford Medical Center
Silver Businesses Gifts of $2,000 - $3,499 Blackridge Bank Calvary Lutheran Church Glenwood Lutheran Church Nodland Construction Pro Mach (Brenton) School District 206
Gifts of $7,500 - $9,999
Titanium Businesses Gifts of $1,000 - $1,999 Alexandria Blue Anchors Bethesda Lutheran Church Border States Electric CenterPoint Energy Dakota Supply Group First Congregational Church Geneva Capital LLC Healthland Lions Club of Carlos
Gifts of $750 - $999
Gifts of $2,000 - $3,499
VOLUNTEERS
FROM THE DIRECTOR
IN-KIND GIVING
Hansen, Edward & LaVonne Harvey, Carol Hevern, Jennie
Gifts of $1,000 - $1,999 Anderson, Bud & Ruth Arends, Sharon Backhaus, Lee & Judy Baillie, Jill Bolstad, Harvey & Linda Brever, Jeanie
Chan, Laura Eckel, Myron & Susan Green, Shawn & Roxanne Guenther, Jerome & Joyce Hale, John & Tamara McClellan, Michele Meissner, Carol Olson, Mary Quiram, Patricia Schultz, Deanna Williams, Bernie Zwilling, Becky
Hagel, Thomas & Bonita Herr, Carol Jahnke, Curt Luoma, Therese Maameri, Mary Ann Nettestad, Charles Nicko, John & Priscilla Shimon, Cara Staples, Benjamin Wagner, Hy Wenner, Carol Wilson, Marilyn
Midwest Machinery New Life Christian Church Rotary of Alexandria & Glenwood Salvation Army Starbuck Jaycees Thawzall The Church of St Mary The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation US Bank Wells Fargo Bank
Bronze Businesses Gifts of $750 - $999 First Lutheran Church Mills Fleet Farm REA-Runestone Electric Association WASP
Copper Businesses Gifts of $500-$749 Alexandria Precision Machining Belle Lettres Study Club Bremer Bank of Starbuck Central Specialties Creative Landscape of Alexandria Inc Douglas County Hospital Juettner Motors LPL Financial New Testment Christian School The Klick Foundation Williams Companies
Gifts of $500 - $749 Collins, Debra Donovan, Ryan Finley, Bill Hermes, Ann Hinnenkamp, Jesse Illies, Marc Janssen, Kellie Kiger, Carol Koester, Lynn Kulzer, Marvin McCall, Dianne Mohabir, Katy Peterson, LaVonne
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Probert, Joyce Scribner, Ethan Mark Deterding Shelstad, Marie Proforma - Rose Shorma Timmerman, Alyssa Scott Dirck’s Golf Academy Urke, Jill Spectrum Marketing West Central Sanitation Woit Video Production
Gifts of $10,000 or more Eich, Donald & Patricia Ekstrand Family Foundation Kohout, Thomas Strahan, Gary & Jill
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Gifts of 7,500 - $9,999 Anderson, Vernon & Judith
Leadership In Giving
Platinum
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Gifts of $5,000 - $7,499
LEADERSHIP IN GIVING
Anonymous Dinham, Patricia Schabel, Thomas & Kristi Schultz, Wesley & Kara Vestrum, Harley & Jeannie
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Gifts of $3,500 - $4,999 Kennedy, Dr. Terry & Pat Wolters, Clair
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Bristow, Mike & Jean Carlson, Stephen & Joyce Castle, Tony & Nancy Davis, John Eidsvold, Jim & Anne Eidsvold, Tom & Joan Fearing, Scott Finazzo, Jim & Jan Finley, Bill & Jenna Finnestad, Stan & Patricia Friederichs, Robert & Barb Gompf, Shelly Good, Heather Gronholz, Eric & Sara Hansberry, Dr. Kurt & Kathy Fischer Haug, Andrew Hennen, Anthony & Phyllis Henry, Stephen & Diane Howell, Ken & Jeanne Illies, Marc & Sara Iserman, Brent & Molly Swenson Johnson, Gary & Jeri Kuhlmann, Judy Larson, David & Cheryl Lehmkuhl, Maryln Mammel Family Foundation Moberg, Ken & Theresa Nelson, Bruce & Deborah Olson, Newman & Sonya Peterson, Patricia Peterson, Randy Polasky, Jonathan & Marcy Ellwein Restad, Jeff & Amy Schmidt, Shane & Vickie Schmitt, Marcia Gae Schroeder, Christine Shorma, Richard & Rose Smoliga, Joe & Maggie Weiss, Verne Woessner, Joan Wosepka, Tom & Kelly Zwilling, Craig & Becky
Gifts of $2,000 - $3,499 Anonymous Backhaus, Lee & Judy Graham, Thomas & Sharyn Mehesan, Don & Connie Meyer, Randy & Joan Minnerath, Joseph & Dee Ann Seward, Robert & Shawn Shriver, Andy & Joani Nielson Smith, Brent & Sally
Level Titanium Gifts of $1,000 - $1,999 Akenson, Tom & Linda Apse, Thomas & Toni Bakewell, Roger & Sheryl Bakker, Travis & Mary Benson, Joe Bigger, Jeff & Julie Bloedorn, Brian & Nancy Boyer, Josh & Jessica Brand, Dr. Jeff & Bonnie
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Gifts of $750 - $999 Beck, Dean & Joyce Brejcha, April Carlson, Aaron Diedrich, Ben Doege, Chris Gruenich-Arnquist, Tom & Lynn Haugen, Chris & Nanette Hegstad, Scott & Stephanie Hunter, Neal & Laurie Krippner, Dan & Andria Landman, Kirk & Jane Lauer, Kevin & Dana Lemar, Susy Lutterman, Janet Meissner, Harold & Carol Molloy, Joseph & Ruth Neale, Bob & Michele Pasche, Jeanette Pearson, Kyle & Diane
Peters, Todd Schmidt, Tresa Simonson, Corey & Michelle Sirek, Glenn & Jane Tingelstad, Duane & Jennifer Trandahl, David & Pauline Van Hout, Lawrence & Lisa
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Gifts of $500 - $749 Allen, Jim Anderson, Kelly & Linda Anderson, Robert & Marcia Anderson, Sheri Angell, Margaret Ballou, Jon & Kathy Baumgartner, Mark Becker, Kevin & Brenda Beebout, Lance Bitzan, Dennis & Tara Bjorklund, Adele Braun, Richard & Marlene Brezina, Kevin Bush, Tim & Terri Caron, Brad & Jacqueline Chisholm, Kristofer & Megan Christenson, Gary & Jeanne Clayton, Judith Cosby, Leonard Critz, Mitch & Julie Deterding, Abby Doebbert, Jan & Nancy Doege, Nathan Douvier, David & Deb Eidsvold, Brian & Andrea Erickson, Dale & Lorna Erickson, Matthew Fernow, Rick Gervais, Charles Gray, David & Becky Green, Shawn & Roxanne Grinager, Mike & Terri Grundman, James & Ruth Hanson, Steve & Jody Hartwig, Gene & Janice Haug, Stephen & Kathleen Haugen, Kevin & Kathy Heegaard, Dr. William & Elizabeth Henrickson, Stuart & Evelyn Hilback, Daniel Hoium, Cindy Hoppe, Sabrina Houska, Doug & Dawn Issendorf, Troy & Rhonda Jackson, Vern & Paula Janssen, Scott & Kellie Johnson, Donald & Judy Jones, Rick Kent, David & Ronda Kluver, Mike & Lynette Koehler, Dori Koep Maday, Brenda Konynenbelt, James Kuhn, Jeff & Beth
Lahn, Rick Larson, Ronald & Barb Larson, Robert Lindoo, Jeff & Janna Lindquist, Joan Maanum, Gary & Cindy Malmstrom, Dan Martinson, Paul & Anna McCarten, Paul & Toni Meyers, Al Mohror, Keri Moorman, Gary & Deb Neils, Craig Nelson, Aaron & Laura Nelson, Jeffrey Nelson, Peter & Kari Nettestad, Charles Odland, David & Sharon Olson, Sheila Pappenfus, Larry & Beth Parkin, Shelley Paulsen, Rick & Sandy Pazdernik, Amber Petersen, Mark & Shari Peterson, Erik Pohlen, Jason & Gina Reeve, David Ricker, Michele Rohr, Kent & Cindy Runck, Kim & Del Mari Rusch, Susan Rutten, Gerald & Marie Schultz, Erik & Kathleen Sellnow, David Serum, Dale & Carol Shaskey-Setright, Carl & Jody Sherman, Cleone Sholts, Alan & Kathy Sinning, Tom & Mary Stensrud, Kirk Stich, Jason Stier, Paul & Virginia Stoen, Jeffrey & Kris Suchy, Mark & Stacey Syverson, Gary & Nancy Theisen, David Thoen, Randy & Melody Thomas, Roger Thompson, James Threinen, Scott Tigges, Tony & Karen Burr Timberlake, Edgar & Wendy Timmerman, Eric & Lisa Tschida, Les & June Tubbs, Sandra Unger, Joe & Michelle Urke, Brent & Jill Verant, Dr. Ronald & Dianne Watts, Raymond & Wendy Wentworth, Todd & Amy Wiest, Darrin Winger, Randy Wittkamp, Richard & Sandy Woidyla, Julie Wojtkiewicz, Teegan Zelinski, Mike
PRESIDENT: Shawn Green, ITW VICE PRESIDENT: Carol Meissner, DC Public Health SECRETARY: Bill ission Tastefully Simple MFinley,
We are changing TREASURER: the game by connecting people, Marc Illies, & Alexandria Industries resources ideas to promote individual self-sufficiency through PAST PRESIDENT: investments in StoneBridge Education, Chris Schroeder, Income and Health. Wealth Management “ M re-
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Vision We LIVE UNITED, inspiring people to make a lasting difference in the lives of all.
Stewardship: Creating an environment of responsible generosity and service to all. Trustworthy: Building relationships with integrity, authenticity, respect, kindness, transparency, & accountability. Respect: Honoring the importance of all individuals & treating everyone with dignity. Community Collaboration: Working collectively and cooperatively with others. Innovation: Striving to always improve and commit to seeking excellence in everything we do.
Judy Backhaus, District 206 President Missy Becker Cook, WCMCA Carol Meissner, DC Public Health Shawn Green, ITW Karen Holte, Glenwood Estates Kellie Janssen, Henry’s President Vice Foods David Kent, 3M Judy Backhaus, Sharlo Meyer, AagardDistrict 206 Aaron Nelson, Douglas Machine st President Peter Nelson, Glenwood State PaBank Eddie Reif, Douglas County Hospital Shawn Green, Aagard Mike Scarborough, State Farm Insurance Jill Urke, Douglas County Hospital Becky Zwilling, H Boyd Nelson Secretary
2013-14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Bill Finley, Tastefully Simple
Treasurer Marc Illies, Alexandria Extrusion Missy Becker-Cook, WCMCA Ryan Donovan, Bremer Bank Karen Holte, Glenwood Estates Kellie Janssen, Henry’s Foods David Kent, 3M Wayne Martin, American Solutions for Business Sharlo Meyer, Aagard Aaron Nelson, Douglas Machine Eddie Reif, Douglas County Hospital Jill Urke, Douglas County Hospital Becky Zwilling, H Boyd Nelson
L ANCIA N I F D E AUDIT
Power of Women (POW) is a powerful group of women who have built an initiative from the ground up. POW members have developed the E3 initiative to help local children become “educated, empowered and elevated” so they can obtain the experience needed to secure jobs with a “livable” wage when they are adults. This “hand up” has an immeasurable ripple effect on our entire community as these children establish future financial security for themselves and their families.
POW is striving...
Miss ion
To engage and inspire women to positively impact and enrich the lives of children in our community.
Vision Power of Women (POW) focuses on educating, empowering and elevating (E3) children in Douglas and Pope Counties.
These Children Need You.
Financials **Full Audited
This is the beginning of an initiative powered by women.
Douglas County Alexandria Holmes City
Together we can engage & inspire women to come together to positively impact and enrich the lives of children in our community. CHARTER MEMBERS
Abby Deterding Nan Haggerty-Haggerty Law, P.C. Anne Hoefgen Sonja Kuhn Tricia Mages Patty Marriott Carol Meissner Sharlo Meyer
Diane Nelson Corliss Stark Sandy Susag Sandy Tubbs Carmon Watkins Becky Zwilling
Accountant & Volunteer Coordinator Maria Haug
STAFF
Linda Akenson Claire Anderson JoAnn Augdahl Judy Backhaus Tara Bitzan Jean Bristow Mary Butler KrisAnn Carlsen
Executive Director Jessica Boyer
Brandon
Kensington
Carlos
Miltona
Evansville
Osakis
Garfield Pope County
Community Impact Coordinator Tabitha Kremmin
Cyrus
Sedan
Farwell
Starbuck
Fundraising & Special Event Coordinator Corliss Stark
Glenwood
Villard
Lowry
SERVICE AREA
Research shows that women expect to get involved and see positive results when they give. E3 is a hands-on way to pay it forward. So step outside your professional and social networks & meet other dedicated, accomplished women who will help advance children in Douglas & Pope Counties.
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HEALTH Improving people’s emotional, mental and physical well-being.
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Community Impact Coalition The coalition's strategic intent is to create long-lasting impact in our community in the areas of Education, Income, and Health by serving as a resource in identifying & meeting community needs, as well as being resources to one another.
Coalition Partners: Alexandria HRA; Alexandria School District 206; Andhe Disability Services;
HEALTH. Investments:
#s Served:
Birthright; Community Volunteers; Douglas County Car Care; Douglas County HRA; Douglas County Public Health; Douglas County Salvation Army; Douglas County Social Services; Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County; Legal Services of NW MN; Love INC; MN Sure; Pope County Salvation Army; Rural MN CEP; Someplace Safe; United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties; USDA; Veteran’s Administration; West Central MN Communities Action; Windmill Project
This is the beginning of an initiative $powered by women. 1,586 113
1/2 Pint for Everyone Alexandria Area Uncompensated Care Elder Network FamilyWize Lutheran Social Service- Counseling Services Lutheran Social Service- In-Home Family Based Lutheran Social Service- Incredible Years Parenting Miracle Horse Riders Santa for Seniors TePPAC- Teen Pregnancy Prevention Action Council Village Family Services- Out-Patient Counseling WCMCA- Cooking Matters Windmill Project (Douglas & Pope)
TOTAL:
$ 7,200 $ 10,800 $ $ 15,000 $ 9,600 $ 14,400 $ 8,000 $ 6,216 $ 5,850 $ 17,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000
90 230 798 31 52 16 29 187 401 204 21 295
$ 102,652
2,467
Building Connections Building Connections Early Childhood Initiative supports building strong connections between families, communities, businesses, and governing bodies. The strategic intent of the coalition is to acknowledge and build awareness of the importance of early childhood development and education and the essential role it plays in the community; ensure that all young children have access to opportunities to grow, thrive and be ready for school; and to increase the availability of early childhood opportunities by promoting on-going activities and events while creating new opportunities for families. Coalition Partners: Alexandria School District 206; Alexandria School District 206 RAED ECSE; Alexandria Technical and Community College; Brandon/Evansville ECFE; Calvary Lutheran Preschool; Caring Hands Dental Clinic; Child Care Aware; Child Care Providers; Circle of Parents; Community Preschool; Douglas County Commissioners; Douglas County Public Health; Douglas County Public Library; Head Start; Lakeland Mental Health Center; MinneMinds; Minnewaska Area Day Treatment; SHIP; Someplace Safe; United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties; West Central MN Communities Action; West Central Initiative; Windmill Project; YMCA
EDUCATION
INCOME
Helping children and youth reach their potential.
Promoting financial stability leading towards independence.
EDUCATION. Investments: Alexandria Family School Boy Scouts Brandon, Evansville, Ashby ECFE Catholic Charities- Foster Grandparent (Douglas & Pope) Community Education- Mentoring Program Community Education- Summer Club Girl Scouts Imagination Library Lakes Area Recreation- Scholarships Minnewaska ECFE Osakis ECFE School District 206 –Study Skills Program Stuff the Bus Traveling Tree House Youth As Resources YMCA Child Care
TOTAL:
$ 15,200 $ 3,250 $ 4,000 $ 5,200 $ 13,500 $ 4,300 $ 3,250 $ 54,147 $ 9,000 $ 6,000 $ 2,400 $ 11,700 $ 3,622 $ 17,100 $ 5,000 $ 6,240
$ 163,909
#s Served: 103 830 126 324 355 155 327 2,024 455 56 121 15 639 176 500 30
6,236
SUCCESS : The Travel ing Tree H ouse saw its larges t turn ou t in its th year histo ree ry...servin g 2 82 kids in one da y. The Tra veling Tre House se e rved 1,700 c hildren in the summ er of 2013 and will exceed 2,0 00 in 201 4.
SUCCESS: House Keys, a program serving homeless families with children, started offering services in January 2014. By July, the program was full. In six months the program has served 43 individuals, (18 adults & 25 children).
Featured in Homeless Display December 2013
INCOME. Investments: Alexandria Literacy Project Backpack Attack (Pope) Backpack Attack (Douglas) CI Emergency Fund Coat Drive/Distribution Heat a Home House Keys Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota Mobile Food Drops North Country Food Bank (Douglas & Pope) Plant an Extra Row Salvation Army (Douglas & Pope) Someplace Safe- Domestic Violence (Douglas & Pope) Someplace Safe- Sexual Assault (Douglas & Pope) Someplace Safe- Parenting Time Center Toys for Tots UCAN - United Communities Advocating Non-Violence WCMCA -Transitional Housing WCMCA- PLUS Kids Project Community Connect
TOTAL:
$ 5,300 $ 10,983 $ 867 $ 14,709 $ $ $ 41,598 $ 8,000 $ 38,091 $ 20,985 $ $ 12,000 $ 7,250 $ 8,500 $ 3,000 $ 1,018 $ 2,000 $ 5,000 $ 17,500 $
$ 196,801
#s Served: 23 2,853 155 16 1,241 29 43 520 549 644,997 lbs. 6,271 lbs. 1,224 620 87 28 842 2,600 26 213 993
12,064 (not counting LBS.)