Annual Report 2012-2013 - Literacy Chippewa Valley

800 Wisconsin Street
Building D02, Suite 301
Mailbox #70
Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-834-0222
www.lvcv.org
ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 1, 2012 – JUNE 30, 2013
Transforming Lives: One Person, One Family, One Job & One Community at a Time
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Dear Friends of Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley,
With this annual report, Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley (LVCV) is pleased to share the
successes of our students, tutors, programs and partners for fiscal year 2012-2013. Last year we
helped 542 adult learners in Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire counties while collaborating with
schools, libraries, government, workforce development and other agencies to provide
opportunities for our students and families.
Yet, one in 10 adults in the Chippewa Valley lives with low literacy skills. Students struggle to
read a bus schedule, or have difficulty using an ATM or find it hard to fill out a job application
form. Unfortunately, only a fraction of low literate adults will seek services. They do not perceive
their skills as a problem until they have a crisis such as a job loss, a child’s need for school help or
a health care emergency. Nearly 98% of our adult learners are living in poverty. By improving
their literacy skills, students strive to break from the cycle of poverty. Our students are looking
for a hand up, not a hand out.
Fortunately, (or unfortunately) we continue to see new students come to our program every day.
The challenge for the LVCV team is to provide the needed services with the available resources.
Because of your help, exciting things have happened; students gained the self-confidence they
needed to obtain their GED, they secured employment, or they became a citizen of the United
States. A recent article in The Economist said that, “A rise of 1% in literacy scores leads to a 2.5%
rise in labor productivity.” Your investment in literacy services is returned to our community.
The staff, volunteer tutors, students and board members are thankful for your support. Your
generosity last year enabled us to train volunteer tutors and match them to adults, provide
workforce training such as forklift training, childcare and healthcare training, as well as English
language learning and citizenship classes. Although the past year has been a challenging one with
significant changes, we are empowered by the strategic vision of the board moving forward to
serve our community. Personal reward comes from being a part of an organization that is making
a difference in people’s lives. We are excited about the opportunities as we move forward to
another successful year in the Chippewa Valley.
MaryJo VanGompel
Executive Director
Paul Kulig
President, Board of Directors
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
OUR MISSION
Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley helps adults and their families develop the literacy skills necessary to
achieve economic self-sufficiency and function effectively in their roles as citizens, workers and family
members.
OUR SERVICES
The core services of Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley include Open Learning, Pair Tutoring, Family
Literacy, Citizenship, Corrections, and Workplace Education. Learners receive Adult Basic Education,
English Language Learner coursework, GED preparation and vocational education.
OUR STAFF
Accredited professional staff and trained tutors support all of our programs. The staff has over 100
combined years of teaching experience. Four team members have over 10 years of service each.
Front Row (Left to Right): Barb
Nelson, Kao Lor, Marge Beebe
Second Row (Left to Right):
Jeanne Sargeant, Laura Reisinger,
Linda Bolgren, Mary Ward
Back Row (Left to Right): Cheryl
Sutter, Connie Viken, Mary Dean,
Deb Erwin, Claudia Manning
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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
OUR STUDENTS
During the last year we served 542 adults in Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire counties. These students came
from 32 countries. A majority of the students served were located in Eau Claire County (340), while nearly
60 percent of the students were men. The largest age group fell between the ages 25 to 49. Caucasians
made up the largest ethnic group with Asians in a distant second.
Eau Claire
County
62.7%
Chippewa
County
12.5%
Females
40.5%
Dunn
County
24.7%
Males
59.5%
By County
By Gender
19-24
American
Indian or
Alaskan
Native
3%
25-44
Asian
22%
African
American/
Black
10%
5%
20%
18%
57%
White
56%
45-59
60+
By Ethnicity
By Age Range
NRS Goal
16
Complete educational function level
61
Enter employment
15
Enter postsecondary education or
training
Obtain a GED
Pass HSED
TOTAL
Native
Hawaiian
or Pacific
Island
1%
The National Reporting System (NRS) for Adult
Education is an outcome reporting system
developed by the US Department of Education.
They are the accountability system for the
federally funded education programs. They track
5 outcomes for adult learners:
 Educational Gain
 Enter Employment
 Retain Employment
 Obtain a Secondary Credential
 Enter Postsecondary Education
We track NRS goals to determine what is
working well for adult learners and where we
can make improvements in our programming.
Met
Goal
Achieve citizenship skills/ obtained
citizenship
Hispanic
8%
8
37
8
145
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LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS
ONE SUCCESS STORY
Tim first started with us through our corrections program at the Eau Claire County Jail. In the year that he
was enrolled, Tim participated in many facets of the organization. His initial reading level was pretty high,
and he moved through his first 3 GED tests (Reading, Social Studies, and Science) quickly. Writing soon
followed; math was definitely a challenge. Tim’s math level started at a 4.5 (mid-4th grade). He worked with
tutors and the instructor every day for about 4 months to get prepared for the math test. Tim completed his
GED and post-tested at a 10.8 (high 10th grade) level in math.
At this point, Tim began to dream about taking the High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). CVTC now
became an obtainable goal. He always wanted to be a welder; but now it was within his reach. One day, Tim
found an advertisement in the paper for a welding position. He cut it out and carried it with him; taking it
out to read it over and over again.
Tim finished his HSED and continued to work on his math skills in preparation for his CVTC courses. To
complete the employability component of the HSED, Tim enrolled in LVCV’s Vocational Literacy class. In
that class, he began to prepare for employment post-release and was able to create a resume and cover
letter tailored toward welding. He also participated in a mock interview for a welding position.
After release, Tim came to LVCV’s Open Learning to work on his resume, search for jobs, and apply to CVTC.
He’s currently on the waiting list for the welding program at CVTC. He wrote,
“I did it! I now have my GED. I cannot put into words how much it means to me! All I can
think of now is that the doors to the Tech school are now open. I fully intend to stick to my
plan and go to school to be a welder. I want you to know I could not have done it without you.
I will never forget you. It takes someone special to come in here and do what you do. I’ve
enjoyed the journey!”
OUR TUTORS
In 2012-13, 41 new volunteers completed tutor training. The 232 tutors that volunteered for us during that
same time period provided 10,697 hours of educational support for our students. At our May Celebration
of the Stars, we recognized the following tutors for their years of service.
20 Years of Service: Charles Ivey, Sandy Robbers,
Liz Atkins
15 Years of Service: Jan Goethel
10 Years of Service: Sue Gallagher, Joyce Lubinski,
Kathryn Nulk
5 Years of Service: Robin Fedie, Mary Ann
Friederich, Susan Hall, Mike Harden, Steve Isaksson,
Sue Larson, Carl Miller, David Nelson, Margaret
Schoenberg, Ruth Schneider, Florence Shepherd,
Lloyd Shepherd, Gail Thedinga
Student MacKenzie Pha & Tutor Liz Atkins
We have an additional 26 tutors with 6 or more
years of service!
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LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS
OUR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley is supported by donations from individuals, businesses, foundations,
community groups and the United Way. We also have two major fundraising events per year. Although we
utilize volunteers wherever possible, we still need a professional staff to train and support these
volunteers.
At the end of each fiscal year, LVCV invites an independent auditor to review our financial reporting. This
year Clifton Larson Allen, LLP conducted our audit. The results of the audit will be presented at our January
Board meeting. After the meeting, our financial statements will be available at the Banbury office for
review by the public.
FUNDS RAISED
Grants
Contributions
United Way
Special Events
Misc Income &
Interest Earned
Reserves
TOTAL
$235,416
$110,832
$68,374
$47,669
$11,791
47.8
22.5
13.9
9.7
2.4
$18,487
$492,569
3.8
100%
Special Misc Reserves
Events 2%
4%
10%
United
Way
14%
FUNDS USED
Program Support
Operations
Fund Development
TOTAL
$384,639
$48,308
$59,622
78.1%
9.8%
12.1%
$492,569
100%
Funds Raised
Grants
48%
Fund
Development
12%
Funds Used
Operations
10%
Contributions
22%
Program
Support
78%
“For every dollar invested by literacy volunteer organizations to tutor adults,
there is $33 in economic benefit returned to the economy. “
~ A.T Kearney, a global management consulting firm
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LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS
OUR PARTNERS
Literacy Volunteers is grateful to the following partners who help the organization accomplish its mission
in a variety of ways.
Beacon House
Bolton House
Career Development Center
Chippewa County
Department of Human
Services
Chippewa County Jail
Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls School
District
Chippewa Valley Technical
College
Christ Church Cathedral
Citizen’s Employment &
Training
Community Table
Dunn County Department of
Human Services
Dunn County Jail
Eau Claire Area Chamber of
Commerce
Eau Claire Area Hmong
Mutual Assistance
Association
Eau Claire Area School
District
Eau Claire Community
Foundation
Eau Claire County
Department of Human
Services
Eau Claire County Jail
Eau Claire Family Resource
Center
Eau Claire Job Center
Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Eau Claire YMCA
Faith Partners
Feed My People
Greater Menomonie Area
Community Foundation
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public
Library
Menomonie Public Library
Menomonie School District
Minnesota Wire & Cable
Company
Northwestern Bank
Otto Bremer Foundation
ProLiteracy
Royal Credit Union
Rutledge Foundation
Senior Review
Student Transit Eau Claire
United Way Dunn County
United Way Greater
Chippewa Valley
University of Wisconsin Eau
Claire
University of Wisconsin
Extension
University of Wisconsin Stout
VolumeOne Magazine
Western Dairyland Head Start
Wisconsin Department of
Public Instruction
Wisconsin Job Service
Wisconsin Literacy
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Technical College
System
Wisconsin Department of
Workforce Development
WQOW TV18
Xcel Energy
OUR 2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors meets on the third Tuesday of the month at noon at the LVCV Banbury offices. The
Executive Committee of the Board meets on the first Tuesday of the month.
President: Paul Kulig
VP: Laurie Klinkhammer
Treasurer: Greta Heike
Secretary: Gina Gladwell
Barb Anderson
Tom Giffey
Denise Hanson-Pabich
Terri Hoepner
Larry Jolivette
Karen Jones
Marianne Klinkhammer
Sue Lane
Leah Motschenbacher
Katherine Rhoades
Stacy Secker
Pa Thao
Heidi White
Thank you to our outgoing board members for their dedication and commitment to Literacy Volunteers:
Karl Hoesly, Gerry Jacobson, Paw Moua, and Kathryn Wahl. We wish you the very best!
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LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS
CITIZENSHIP
The Family Literacy Citizenship class meets from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Students learn the
requirements to become a citizen, study U.S. history and government, practice for oral and written
examinations in English, and complete applications for citizenship screening and testing. In 2012-13 eight
Family Literacy students became U.S. citizens.
Students studying in the Family Literacy Citizenship Class
CORRECTIONS
Our Corrections Program serves inmates at the Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire County Jails as well as at
the Eau Claire Transition Center. Instructors work with the assistance of trained volunteer tutors at various
times throughout the week. We offer GED (General Educational Development), HSED (High School
Equivalency Diploma and ABE (Adult Basic Education). In 2012-13, we served 236 adults. Twenty-nine
students obtained their GED, while eight passed their HSED. Out of 160 GED Tests taken, 151 were passed
resulting in a success of 94.4%.
Community partners from the University of Wisconsin Extension, Wisconsin Job Service, Chippewa County
Jail, and Literacy Volunteers pooled their knowledge and resources to support Chippewa County Huber
inmates to find employment and help build the skills needed for finding and maintaining employment. The
goals of this outreach are to provide one-on-one assistance, computer training and access, and the
community resources to help these individuals achieve job search skills and re-entry into a work
environment.
Dunn County Jail Vocational Literacy held eight four-week sessions throughout the year. Goals for the
course included completing a current resume and cover letter, and undergoing a mock interview. Forty six
students started the course, with 35 students completing. Students’ post tests showed a 70% increase in
knowledge and confidence in job seeking abilities. Anecdotally, students spoke of their pride in the
resumes, how it showed their abilities in a new light, and built their confidence.
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LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS
Dunn County Jail has a unique program offered by LVCV tutor, Mary Riordan, - Creative Writing. Inmates
sign up for a four-week course offered several times throughout the year. Here, they are encouraged to
express themselves through writing based on different prompts. Some students submitted works to our
Celebrate Writing book. This year, Mary made arrangements with the Dunn County News, to publish in the
paper, a student’s work each week. Students value this program and many sign up every time it is offered.
FAMILY LITERACY
Our Family Literacy Program offers group instruction and individual tutoring for parents who have low
literacy skills. Nearly three-fourths of the students are learning English; one-fourth are studying for GED
testing. Adult classes meet Monday through Thursday mornings for 3.5 hours per day. While the parents
attend class, their pre-school children attend YMCA Childcare or Western Dairyland Head Start. In 2012-13,
Family Literacy served 88 adults whose total attendance was more than 9,000 hours.
OPEN LEARNING
The open learning lab offers potential students immediate access to learning while waiting for a tutor.
Some independent learners find the open learning environment works best for them. In 2012-13, 57
students participated in Opening Learning, a 15% increase. Integration of computer skills with student
goals is an emphasis in lab. Basic and intermediate math skills, GED preparation, and job searches are
common goals. Eau Claire Open Learning Lab helped four students complete their GEDs and one student
obtained his citizenship. Chippewa Open Learning Lab helped two students with computer skills to reenter the workforce after the company they worked for closed.
PAIR TUTORING
Pair tutoring services are offered in Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire counties. Volunteer tutors are matched
with learners in one-to-one or small group settings. Each student sets goals with the help of their tutor.
Last year 149 students were matched with tutors.
WORKPLACE EDUCATION
Bridges to Healthcare (B2HC):
In a federally-funded grant partnership between Workforce
Resource, CVTC, and LVCV, select tutors had the unique experience of tutoring medical terminology
to displaced workers as those students completed a Medical Office Receptionist program. Hundreds of
unemployed residents attended healthcare academies to obtain information about health related programs
at CVTC. Sue Lane (Workforce Resource staff and LVCV Board Member) organized and lead the
academies. LVCV staff members Jeanne Sargeant and Cheryl Sutter designed and delivered a medical
terminology session at each academy and supported program students and tutors. Students hailed the help
of tutors on prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and definitions as fundamental to succeeding in Medical
Terminology. The partnership continues through fiscal year 2013-2014. A special thank you to the
tutors who helped with B2HC: Emma Brockman, Tracey Held, Jim McConnell, Angie Nijhawan, Ruth
Peterson and Sheila Sorenson.
Child Care Provider Training: Western Dairyland offered Child Care Provider training at Family Literacy.
With additional support from LVCV teachers and tutors, 28 students passed the course and are now
qualified for employment in child care. Those interested in becoming in-home child care providers
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LITERACY HIGHLIGHTS
attended additional classes. Eight earned CPR certificates in a special class offered for them at Sacred Heart
Hospital. University of Wisconsin-Extension teachers taught nutrition and child care record keeping.
Forklift Training: Forklift training made its debut in the spring. Students learned terminology and safety
concepts for proper forklift operation, broadening their English skills by necessity. In conjunction with
hands-on training offered by the Career Development Center (CDC) in Eau Claire, students first studied
with tutors using operation materials and video demonstrations. Passing a written test was required prior
to driving practice. Seven students completed the classroom and hands-on training, receiving certification
by CDC. Two students gained employment as a result of the training. Additional students will participate as
interest and employment opportunities continue. Tutors involved in the project were Donna Doering, Neil
Hanson, Bob Langer, Dave Rasmussen, and Lloyd Shepherd. Staff Instructors Kao Lor and Jeanne Sargent
were critical to the success of the program. Jeanne designed the training while Kao was able to interpret to
Hmong students when needed.
Student practicing
actual hands-on
training for forklift
certification
CELEBRATION OF THE STARS
Celebration of the Stars is a special event where we recognize the
accomplishments of our students and contributions of our volunteer tutors.
The event was held on May 21, 2013. Co-Anchor and producer Andrea Albers
of TV 18 was the emcee. Thanks to Mega Foods and Buzzy’s Pizza Emporium
for their contributions of cake and pizza. Accomplished author, educator,
librarian and storyteller, Rob Reid was our keynote speaker. This is also the
event where the Celebrate Writing Book is distributed.
TV 18 News Anchor Jerry Gallagher was presented with the prestigious Eric J.
Wahl Making a Difference Award. Jerry has generously given his time to serve
as emcee of our Scrabble Bee event many times. He has also done countless
stories about LVCV and the lives we impact. He has helped us tell the literacy
story.
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Jerry Gallagher
Eric J. Wahl
Making A Difference Award
OUR EVENTS & SPONSORS
Literacy Volunteers had two fundraising events last year: ScrabbleBee and MargaREADaville.
SCRABBLE BEE SPONSORS & TEAMS
Thank you to the sponsors and teams
that participated in the 12th Annual
Scrabble Bee on Thursday, April 25th at
29 Pines Sleep Inn Hotel and Suites.
Your efforts helped us raise $36,653!
(after expenses) for literacy.
Anderson Appraisals
Applied Data Consultants
Ark Animal Hospital
Baker Tilly
BMO Harris Bank
Charter Bank
Chippewa Falls Public Library Word Wizards
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Chippewa Valley Tutors
Citizens Community Federal
Documation
Dr. Jeff & Karen Jones
Festival Foods
Good Word Hunting
Group Health Cooperative
L.E. Phillips Library Book Bees
L.E. Phillips Family Foundation
Leinenkugel's
Luna's Ladies
Manpower
Mason Companies
Mayo Clinic Health System
Memorial HS Teen Literacy Initiative
Northwestern Bank
Peoples Bank
RCU Dictionaries
RCU Word Warriors
RealityWorks
Rotary Roses
Royal Construction
Royal Credit Union
Sacred Heart Hospital
Spangler, Nodolf, Bruder, & Klinkhammer
Stucky Chiropractic
The Literati
The R-Dub Braniacs
US Bank
Volume One
Walmart
Weld's Wordsmiths
WIPFLi
Wisconsin Public Radio
Words With Friends and Family
WQOW TV 18
Xcel Energy
MARGAREADAVILLE
2012 was the first year for MargaREADaville. The event was held
Saturday, September 15 at the Hillcrest Golf & Country Club with
live music by Chuck Bayuk and Frankie Lee. Thanks to our
sponsors: Citizens Community Federal, Eau Claire Seymour Lions
Club, Market & Johnson, Northwestern Bank, People’s Bank of
Wisconsin, and WIPFLi.
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OUR DONORS
Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley is thankful for the generosity of our donors. We strive to accurately
recognize our donors. If we have omitted or incorrectly spelled your name, please do not hesitate to contact
our office so that we can ensure correct recognition in the future.
LEGACY
$25,000 & ABOVE
Eau Claire Area School
District
Estate of Betty Rogstad
United Way Greater
Chippewa Valley
Wisconsin Technical College
System
VISIONARY
$10,000 TO $24,999
Chippewa Valley Technical
College
Dunn County Corrections
Eau Claire Community
Foundation
Eau Claire County Corrections
Edward & Hannah M.
Rutledge Charities, Inc.
LE Phillips Family Foundation
The Diocese of Eau Claire, Inc.
United Way Dunn County
SUSTAINING
$5,000 TO $9,999
Chippewa County Corrections
Northwestern Bank
United Way of Dunn County
Wisconsin Department of
Public Instruction
Wisconsin Technical College
Systems Board
BENEFACTOR
$2,000 TO $4,999
AnnMarie Foundation
BakerTilly
Lois & Arnold Domer
Foundation
County of Chippewa
Mary & Gerald Jacobson
Manpower-D Mark Group
ProLiteracy
Royal Construction
Royal Credit Union
Western Dairyland
Xcel Energy
PARTNER
$1,000 TO $1,999
Jill & Thomas Barland
BMO Harris Bank
Citizens Community Federal
Credit Union
Community Foundation of
Dunn County
Suzon & David Gordon
Mary Gresser-Burns & Dan
Burns
Jill & Paul Kulig
Karen & Jeff Jones
Leinenkugel's Brewery
Walmart Foundation
Walmart Supercenter - Hallie
WIPFLi
FRIEND $500 TO $999
Carlyn Conway
Mary Gale
James R. Garness
Susie Just
Mason Companies, Inc
Peoples Bank of Wisconsin
Kristin Reisinger & Ted
Skolnick
Mary Ryan-Miller & Thomas
Miller
Spangler, Nodolf, Bruder &
Klinkhammer, LLC
Wisconsin Romance Writers
SPONSOR $250 to $499
Barb Anderson & Charles
Lefevre
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Anderson-Moessner
Appraisals, LLC
Applied Data Consultants, Inc.
Charter Bank
Chippewa Falls Public Library
Patricia Cummins & John
Plewa
Patti & Jeff Darley
Carol & William Gabler
Mary Genz
Libby & Tom Gillett
Jan & Chuck Goethel
Elizabeth & Jeffrey Goodwin
Vicki & John Graaskamp
Group Health Cooperative
Nicolette & Richard Hanna
Insurance Marketing Group of
WI, Inc.
Carolyn & Daniel Johnson
Teresa & Larry Jolivette
Sally & Jack Kaiser
Marianne & David
Klinkhammer
Tiffany Leighton-Giffey & Tom
Giffey
Peg & Jake Leinenkugel
Luther Midelfort
Market & Johnson
Mayo Clinic Eau Claire
Foundation
Mayo Clinic Health System
Mayo Clinic Health System Red Cedar
Jean Mathews
Memorial High School
Nestle Matching Gift Center
Kathryn Nulk
Denise & Tim Pabich
Realityworks
Katherine & Bruce Rhoades
Sandra Robbers
Dianne & Tim Robertson
Rotary Club of Menomonie
OUR DONORS
Sacred Heart Hospital
Dorothy Sorlie & Jim Urness
Missy & Jeff Stepanek
The Ark Animal Hospital
Trinity Lutheran Church
US Bank
Sally Webb
Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci
Wisconsin Literacy, Inc.
W.S. Darley & Co
Charlene & James Yauch
SUPPORTER $100 – $249
Mark Allen
John D. Anderson Trucking
Faunese & Wayne Atkins
Nicole & Justin Baker
Betsy Barnes
Deborah & James Bieging
Brown County 911 Dispatch
Center Sunshine Club - Green
Bay
Inez & Stan Campbell
Marilyn & Michael Carlson
Suzanne Carlson
Janet Carson
Debra & Mike Christopherson
Susan & Richard Cochrane
Cheryl Cutsforth
Dunn County Tax Service
Eau Claire Seymour Lions
Club
Susan & Mark Edstrom
Kelly & Stephen Endres
Pam Entorf
Janet & Donald Etnier
Kathryn Evered
Fanny Hill
Barbara & Phillip Fey
Heidi & Andy Fisher
Shelley Fredson & Maury
Pasternack
Jan & Roy Fuerstenberg
Gina Gladwell
Kathy Goodman
Mary Gresser-Burns & Dan
Burns
GSI Commerce
Greta & Andy Heike
Patty & Jeff Henry
Beth & Ed Hicks
Blake Howe
Naghma Husain
Kris Javurek
Peggy & Al Jones
Jason Kelbel
Betsy Kell
Mary Beth Kelley-Lowe &
Scott Lowe
Herbert Kohl Charities
Robin & Douglas Kranig
Maureen & Thomas Kruse
Mary & Jerry Kuehl
Lakeshore Technical College
Sue & John Larson
Vicki Lord Larson
Carla & Brian Lueck
Kent Magnuson
Margaret Marklein
Markquart Motors
Markquart Toyota
Jill & Jay Mayer
Mike McHorney
Ruth & Mark McHorney
Sue McIntyre
Pat McKearn & Richard Smith
Nancy & John Mickelson
Anne & Mark Millington
Helaine Minkus
John Moseng
Paw Moua
Angie & Vinay Nijhawan
Ellen & Jack O'Connell
Al Olson
Carol & Rick Olson
Jane Pederson & Ronald
Mickel
Merey & Jerry Price
Sue & Pat Quinn
Pat & Dave Reisinger
Mary & Dan Riordan
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Eva Santos-Phillips & William
Phillips
Helen & Lee Smalley
Laura Sommer
Sanae & Michael Stacy
Karyn & David Steines
Cathy & Michel Sultan
Cheryl Sutter & Stephanie
Rowe
Gail & William Thedinga
Barb Tischer
US Bancorp Foundation
Joan & Dennis Voigt
Wanda Wall
Amanda Wallus
Mary Ward
Kathryn White & Jeffrey Dean
Elizabeth & Wayne Wille
Alison Wold
Justin Woodrich
Sarah Word
Helen & Norbert Wurtzel
CeCelia & Wayne Zorn
CONTRIBUTOR $1 TO $99
Carla & Ed Ahneman
Rhonda Anderson
Floy Mae Anderson
Judy & C.C. Anderson
Karl Andresen
Patricia Andrews
Judi & Tom Anibas
Steven Arntzen
Sonia & Steven Ashby
Liz Atkins
Kathy & Mark Attermeier
Kathy & Frederic Ayres
Cynthia Barber
Ann & Bruce Barker
Carol Bauer
Karen Bauer
Kayla Bauer
Rose Bayuk
Nancy Beaver
Jacqueline Belka
OUR DONORS
Carol & Jim Benning
Joyce Benninghouse
Amy & William Benson
Judy & Mike Berg
Judith Blackstone
Sister Diane Boehm
Barb & Gregg Bohlig
Marjorie & William Bottoms
Margot Bouchard
Bloomer United Methodist
Women
William Brady
Susan Brahan-Poss
Carol & Mark Brogelman
Michelle Bronstad
Marcia Bruflat
Jean Bruns
Edna Bunn
T.K. & Gregory Burgau
Dana & Todd Busch
Sharon Bussard
Harriett Christy
Patti Cigan
Mary & David Ciresi
Bonnie Clark
Wilma & Tom Clark
Shelly Collins-Fuerbringer &
Bruce Fuerbringer
Nancy & Matthew Coffey
Julie & Michael Conner
Alyce Coyle
Cheryl & Ronald Cramer
Carol Cutsforth
Helen Dale
Mindy & Michael Dale
Brenda & Douglas Dekan
Karen Delaney
Jean & Kevin Derfus
Barb & John Dickey
Nathalia Diercks
Delphine & Michael
Diffendorfer
Division of Health Care
Access & Accountability
Dr. Carol A. Dobrunz
Donna Doering
Annette & Alan Dohm
Stephen F. Driever
Linda Dubiel
Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club
Beverly & Douglas England
Judy Evenson
Penny Every
Phyllis & Bob Fabiny
Kathleen & Mark Farley
Shelby Fetting
Mary & Dan Fisher
Thora Framsted
Evalyn & Dave Frasch
Mary Ann Friederich
J.S. Furher
Suzanne Gallagher
Lisa Goettl
Charles Gorecki
Barbara Gosch
Mary & Peter Hable
Pam & Matt Haller
Alice Hanson
Neil Hanson
Jan & Phil Happe
Pat & Patrick Hare
Karen & Dale Haymann
Michelle & Christopher
Haynes
Mary & Scott Heimstead
Chad Hendricks
Kathy & Tom Herfel
Mavis & Warren Hermodson
Bonnie Hetchler
Patricia Higgins
David Hillman
Bev & Brad Hilton
Karen & Tim Hirsch
Laurie & Jim Hittman
Karla & Bernie Hoefgen
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