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News from
Faith’s Lodge
Special Grand Opening Issue
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Grand Opening – July 21 !
Dear Friends of Faith’s Lodge,
Faith’s Lodge
Grand Opening
Celebration
Sponsored by
Saturday, July 21st
Webster, Wisconsin
Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony and Program
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Join us to celebrate as we officially
open the doors to Faith’s Lodge
Community Open House
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Take a tour of the beautiful Lodge
Meet our staff and learn about
our guest programming
Walk the trails on our 80 acre property
Learn about volunteer and support opportunities
•
Rooms for out-of-town guests are
currently blocked at the following hotels:
(Ask for the “Faith’s Lodge” blocks)
The Lodge at Crooked Lake Siren, Wisconsin
1-877-843-5634 (toll free) • www.mylodge.com
On June 3, 2006, many of you joined
us for our Gala Fundraiser where
we shared our dream and vision for
Faith’s Lodge. Almost one year later,
it is with grateful hearts we announce
that construction has been completed
and the dream of creating “a place
where hope grows” for families coping
with the serious illness or loss of a
child has been realized. Now we endeavor to fulfill our mission and know
that in the years ahead, many couples
Susan and Mark Lacek with daughters
and families will find peace, hope and Ally and Emmy.
happiness at Faith’s Lodge.
To come this far, this fast, has been truly incredible and a compliment to
all who have supported us and embraced our dream. Whether you donated
funds, volunteered time, or provided in-kind services or construction materials…please know that you are our heroes and will forever have our respect
and sincere appreciation. We could not have done it without you.
Collectively, we have come a long way and on Saturday, July 21, we invite
you to celebrate with us at the Grand Opening of Faith’s Lodge. It will be
a celebration of the human spirit that exists in all of us and of the ability to
together turn a tragedy into something positive. We know that Faith Ann’s
spirit will be with us that day and we are grateful to all for keeping her name
and memory alive by helping others find hope for the future. We are proud to
have such a wonderful legacy in her honor.
Thank you again for your generous hearts and spirits. How truly remarkable
to discover what a small group of people can do to impact so many.
With Faith,
Best Western Northwoods Lodge Siren, Wisconsin
1-877-349-7800 (toll free) • www.northwoodslodge.com
For driving directions to Faith’s Lodge,
please visit www.faithslodge.org
Mark and Susan Lacek
Founders of Faith’s Lodge
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from the Executive Director
Things have been moving very quickly these past few months. As
the construction of Faith’s Lodge has come together and the plans
for Grand Opening mount, the reality of our endeavor seems
overwhelming at times. The thought that we’ll be serving families
about one year after breaking ground makes us swell with pride.
of the land totals about $1,000,000 in contributions towards the
building, furnishing, outfitting and landscaping of Faith’s Lodge.
Now, we have a goal of paying off the remaining loan balance of
$1.8 million over the next three to five years.
Some might say “Why didn’t you raise the money before you started
building Faith’s Lodge?” The answer is, we couldn’t wait. Too many
families are in need of what Faith’s Lodge has to offer. And sadly,
there will always be more to come.
But then we hear about a couple that’s lost a child or about a
family who has a child struggling with cancer, and we wish that
we were open to serve those people who could really use a place
like Faith’s Lodge right now. The need for Faith’s Lodge hits us in
the face each and every day, and it seems we can’t get the facility
open soon enough.
So we come to you all, again, and ask you to open your hearts and
donate what you can towards the capital campaign to complete and
pay for Faith’s Lodge. Give in memory of loved ones, give in honor
of healthy children, give because you know someone who has
needed a Faith’s Lodge at some time in their life and it wasn’t there
for them. We appreciate your continued generosity and look forward
to celebrating the Grand Opening of Faith’s Lodge on July 21st.
We all took on the challenge to build this remarkable facility,
inspired by Mark and Susan Lacek’s usual fearless approach and
“let’s do it” attitude. We’ve moved forward with hope and energy,
seeking funds and friends at every turn. And now, this spectacular
building is ready to do its work of providing couples and families
with a place to find healing and hope.
However, the challenge of completing the fundraising to pay for
this beautiful building still remains. Your donations, discounts and
donations from our contractors and suppliers, and the donation
Kristi Gray Shepherd
Executive Director
Faith is taking the first step even when
you don’t see the whole staircase.
–Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Supports Faith’s Lodge
On behalf of the families, staff and Board of Directors of Ronald
McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, I would like to
extend our congratulations and joy at the opening of Faith’s Lodge.
Our organization has been standing side by side with Mark and
Susan Lacek for the past two years to help create this legacy for
Faith Ann Lacek and to provide a lodge and retreat for families
who have seriously ill children or who have had a child pass away.
We are proud to be providing our expertise and financial support
for the family programming at Faith’s Lodge. The name of the
Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities is well known to the
communities of the Upper Midwest, but few people realize that we
extend our services and support “beyond our doors.” In addition to
operating the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, we also
provide outreach in the form of financial support for programs that
help families to live with a child’s serious illness. Never underestimate
the importance of providing opportunities for these families to
enjoy a vacation, create memories and meet other people who
can sustain them during difficult times. Faith’s Lodge is almost
a “Ronald McDonald House in the Woods” and we
know that families will find peace, comfort and
joy while visiting Faith’s Lodge.
– Meg Katzman, Executive Director,
Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities
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Faith’s Lodge Welcomes Evelyn Nyberg as Manager of Lodge Operations
Evelyn Nyberg, our new Manager
of Lodge Operations.
With nearly 30 years in the
hospitality industry, Evelyn
(Evy) Nyberg certainly knows
how to make guests feel comfortable. As the new Manager
of Lodge Operations at Faith’s
Lodge, Evy will be doing just
that. In addition to overseeing
the day-to-day operations and
maintenance of the Lodge and
organizing volunteers, Evy says
her primary responsibility will
be to “ensure that our guests
have everything they need so
they can have a peaceful place
to regroup.”
“Mark and I are thrilled that Evy has joined the Faith’s Lodge
team,” said Susan Lacek. “She is just the perfect person for this
position. Her interpersonal skills are wonderful which should
really help to put our guests at ease. She also has deep connections
in the community, which will be especially helpful in recruiting
volunteers for the Lodge.”
Most recently Evy has served as Manager at The Lodge at Crooked
Lake in Siren, Wis. Prior to moving to Webster, Wis., with her
husband Jim and three children, Evy was a hospitality director at
the Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis.
“I’m happy to be part of something like this,” said Evy, “because
there’s nothing else like it for families who need support and a
place to just get away.”
– by Angie Andresen Yuhas
Dedicate your life to a cause greater than yourself,
and life will become a glorious adventure.
–Mack Douglas
Lend a Helping Hand: Volunteer Opportunities
Following our July Grand Opening, Faith’s Lodge will open its
doors to welcome families who are facing the serious illness of a
child as well as those who have suffered the loss of a child. The
Lodge will provide couples and families who are coping with
these difficult and stressful situations a much needed opportunity
to escape the demands of everyday activities and just relax for a
while, refreshing their minds and spirit.
As we begin preparations for welcoming these couples and
families, we realize that providing top quality service will only be
enhanced by volunteer support. However, since time is a precious
commodity for everyone, we’ve created many different ways you
can share your skills. Whether you are an individual or part of
a group, are seeking an ongoing commitment or organizing a
community drive, your efforts can truly make a difference.
Immediate opportunities to assist at the facility include helping
with trail creation and maintenance, gardening, cataloging the
library, and readying The Lodge for incoming guests. We also are
interested in partnering with those who may be able to share a
skill or a service such as leading a guided nature hike or providing
a fishing or boating trip. In the coming months, additional
opportunities will be available to provide home-cooked meals for
the guests, assist with office and administrative duties, and help
with leisure time activities. For those people who don’t live or work
near Faith’s Lodge, but still want to help, we will be developing
opportunities to prepare meals through “Let’s Dish” or other meal
preparation services that will fill our freezer with home-cooked
meals. We’re also looking for groups throughout the state to organize
book drives for our Library. Visit our web site for more details.
All volunteers interested in making an ongoing commitment will
be required to complete an application, screening process and
orientation. Our volunteer application form is available on our
website at www.faithslodge.org or by mail. If you would like to
have an application sent to you or have questions about volunteering,
please call our office at 612-825-2073. We appreciate your interest
in helping us create an environment and experience that provides
an opportunity for our guests to relax and reconnect.
– by Kristi Luenzmann
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Thank you to our Donors
Faith’s Lodge would not be the reality it is today without the support of our donors – many of whom started
on this journey when Faith’s Lodge was just an idea. As we unveil this amazing respite for families, we want
to give recognition to all those who believe in our mission and support us with their generous contributions.
For your faith in Faith’s Lodge, we thank you.
We want to give special recognition to the following people who believed in this mission
from the start and made a multi-year pledge at Faith’s Lodge Gala last June:
Mary Jane and Ed Alvey, Sr.
Carroll Barnes
Michael Baum
Maureen and Peter Beck
Gail and Paul Belvedere
Mary Ellen and Rick Boubelik
Jadin Bragg
Marsha and George Buchok
Gail Cannon
Katy and Bob Cass
Sara and Dennis Cerohous
Penny and Guy Cierzan
Jackie and Jeff Conrad
Libby and Tom Coppo
Ally and Lance DuChateau
Mary and Bob Fafinski
Carol and Jon Fjalstad
Carolyn and Mark Glodoski
Cindy and Greg Heinemann
Jolene and Rod Helm
Karen and John Hick
Susan and Russ Hinckley
Karen and Jerry Johanning
Jennifer and Kelvin Kaeminek
Lori and Jim Kale
Meg Katzman
Shelly and Keith Kemnitz
Andrea and Michael Kerrison
Anne and Jeff Kraft
Jackie and Emil Lacek
Lindsay and Chris Lappi
Vena and Tom Lapping
Monette and Craig Leva
Todd Lucht
Kristi Luenzmann
Bridget and Rick Mann
Tasha and Sanders Marvin
Sharon and Chris McGrann
Katie and J.V. McKenna
Julie and Lance Meyerowich
d’Anne Meyers and John Lemke
Margaret Murphy
The new “Bridge of Hope“ rebuilt by Eagle Scout Troop #131, led by
Corky Lederer.
Sara and Tim Noel
Jayne and Curt Olson
Rick Pederson
Julie and Randy Peterson
Jeanette and Glenn Potts
Sherry and Kevin Powell
Valerie and Craig Ritacco
Laurie and Bruce Samuel
Kimberly Slagle
Tom Spence
Sue Strand
Marcia Sytsma and Tres Tronvold
Mary Ann and Frank Szelicki
Joan and Peter Termaat
Leslie and Mike Trcka
Lisa and David Troy
Tanya and Jon Turner
Sandy and Randy Wick
Michelle and Todd Wildenauer
Gail and Dan Woodbury
Faith’s Lodge board and staff gathered at the building on June 1st to
take a tour and celebrate progress.
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The following individuals, corporations
and foundations have provided monetary
support to Faith’s Lodge from January 1,
2006 through May 31, 2007 (giving
amounts are cumulative for each listing
and include actual cash payments received
through the designated time period):
$250,000 and above
Susan and Mark Lacek
$100,000 to $249,999
Ronald McDonald House Charities,
Upper Midwest
$25,000 to $99,999
Julie Armstrong and Randy Peterson
C.H. Robinson Foundation
Jack Alexander Roane Memorial Foundation
Katlin’s Gift, Katlin Ringhofer Foundation
$15,000 to $24,999
Deb and Kevin Diepholz
Kathy and Pat Halloran
$10,000 to $14,999
Best Buy Foundation
Cynthia and Tim Slater
$5,000 to $9,999
Linda and John Satorius
Sterling Bank
The Lacek Group
Thomson West
Wells Fargo Bank
$2,500 to $4,999
Andersen Corporation
Banta Direct Marketing
Lisa and Greg Applehof
CJ Foundation for S.I.D.S./
Jennifer and Mitchell Best and family
Capital Lending, Inc./Tom Kolar
Kathy and David Carlsen
Katy and Bob Cass
Mark Christensen
Lori and Scott Classert
Diamond Women’s Center, P.A.
Murph and Rick Dow
Sue and Jim Edberg
FLW Outdoors
General Mills/Jennifer Jorgensen
Nicole and Denver Gilliand
Karen and John Hick
Kathryn Klibanoff and Jeremy Pierotti
Mary and Ted Koenecke
Margaret Murphy
Kate and Greg Smith
Jacquie and Bob Steffel
Tanya and Jon Turner
U.S. Bank/Bob Daly
$2,000 to $2,499
Aegis Management, LLC/
Helayne and Larry Jones
Mary Jane and Ed Alvey, Sr.
Barry Berg and Scott Ellingboe
Blackwatch, LLC/Greg Heinemann
Rebecca and Robert Bush
Clouser Family Foundation/
Christopher Clouser
Deli Express/E.A. Sween Co.
Linda Donaldson
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Howe Construction/Karen and Jeff Howe
Lifetime Fitness
Susan and Sky Magary
Julie and Lance Meyerowich
d’Anne Meyers and John Lemke
Rosemary and Phil Murphy
Northpoint Design/
Jim Kerkow and Craig Mason
Mary Beth and Jim Roane
Tunheim Partners/Kathy Tunheim
Grayce Belvedere Young and Dan Young
$1,500 to $1,999
Cathryn Andrews
Bur Oak Landscapes by Design/
Bob Dahm and Rick Pederson
Carolyn and Mark Glodoski
Royce and Casey Lawler
Carrie Leum
Megan and Joe Peterson
Saunders Family Foundation
Stevie and Bill Sislo
Mary Ann and Frank Szelicki
$1,000 to $1,499
44th Street Dental/Steven Veker
Ginger and John H. Anderson
Karen and Tom Bach
Kris and Richard Bjorklund
Mary Ellen and Rick Boubelik
Sarah and Kurt Brandt
Pam and Kevin Egan
Julie and Mike Gerend
Susan and J. Timothy Griffin
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Chris and John Hoffman
Brenda and M.G. Kaminski
Vinita and Tom Kennedy
Jackie and Emil Lacek
Todd Lucht
Marshall BankFirst Corporation
Charles Marvin
Anita and Bob Miller
Connie and Richard Moore
Lourdes and John Moore
Barb Nemecek
Greg Rehwaldt
Kerry and David Reiling
Kelly and Dale Renner
Kathy and Rodger Ringham
Kimberly and Tom Sabow
Adam Southam
Marcia Sytsman and Tres Tronvold
Lisa and David Troy
Mary and Mark Van Note
Jean and Chris Vanderploeg
Carrie and Matt Voda
$500 to $999
Heather and Ray Alvey, Jr.
James R. Anderson
Briar Andresen and Sjur Midness
Aravada Massage, LLC/
Deann and Chris Sanford
Maureen and Peter Beck
Kim and Kevin Birkland
Shelley and Peter Brennan
Kristie and Carl Bretzke
Deborah and Mike Brocker
Sara and Dennis Cernohous
Mary and Brad Chapin
Heidi Chen and Tom Knickelbine
Penny and Guy Cierzan
Mary Ann and Jim Colasacco
Gail and William Corse
Marla and Mike Cumming
Leslie and Steve Curry
Allison and Lance DuChateau
Lucinda DuToit
Elizabeth and Brad Edwards
Ted Erickson
Jennifer and Stephen Frenz
Leslie and Bob Goodale
Carolyn Hady
Keli Hazel
Cindy and Greg Heinemann
Molly Murphy Johanson and Eric Johanson
Thank you to our Donors
Carolyn and Chris Johnson
Kathy and Dave Jungquist
Jennifer and Kelvin Kaemick
Keith Kemnitz
Linda and Bill Kerker
Connie and Rich Klein
Sarah and Tom Kolar
Deb Kottke
Anne and Jeff Kraft
Nancee and Kevin Lacek
Sheila and Mark Lenss
Monette and Craig Leva
Ruth and Glen Leverson
Pam and Sheldon Litman
Donna and Dick Lundborg
Lundborg Foundation/Richard Lundborg
Christine and Joseph Mammano
Bridget and Rick Mann
Chrysanne and Tim Manoles
Tasha and Saunders Marvin
Katie and J.V. McKenna
Anita and Robert Miller
Pam and Mark Moeller
Rita and Tim Mulcahy
John Mundt
Pamela and Jerry Nelson
Kristin and Bob Nelson
Suzanne and Shawn Novak
Leigh Ann and Adolph Ojard
Debbie and John Olin
Steve Olin
Jayne and Curt Olson
Tressa and Jeff Patrias
Vicki and Chris Peterson
Deanna and John Pierpont
Claudia and Scott Ramsay
Rene and Kevin Reckinger
Barb and Tim Richter
Janelle and Al Roring
Robbin Rouillard
Larry Salmela
Laurie and Bruce Samuel
Jodie and Alan Schaffer
Kristi and Fred Shepherd
Carla and John Temple
Joan and Pete Termaat
Leslie and Mike Trcka
Kris Ann Vezzeti and Jeffrey Carolus
Sena Vick
Ann Viviano and John Thompson
Richard Wahls
Heather Warren
A new sign identifies Faith’s Lodge at the front entrance.
Don Washburn and family
Eric Weis
Annette and John Whaley
Sue and Rob Wheaton
Buffy Whitacre and Jerry Abrams
Linda Whittle
Sandra and Randy Wick
Kathy and Tom Wilkolak
Wendy Williams and Jeff Wheeler
Gail and Dan Woodbury
Joann and Peter Wrenn
Angie and Jonathan Yuhas
$100 to $499
Kathleen Allen
Katie and Doug Anderson
Linda and Jer Anderson
Sara Anderson and Rick Moore
Tanita and Allen Anderson
Karen and Charles Andresen
Connie and Mark Andrew
Juan Angelats
Laura Arnston
Sara Aubitz
Authenticity Consulting/
Teri and Carter McNamara
Colleen and Tim Baer
Beau Ballen
Liz Banfield
Carroll Barnes
Michele Barrett
Michael Baum
Fay Beauchine
Jennifer and Bill Bell
Jennifer and Denny Bennett
Benson Law Office
Nancy Berg
Kathryn Berg
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Alan Bernick
Diana and David Biebighauser
Trish and Robert Blake
Sally and Maurice Blanks
Anna Mary and Leon Boler
Carol and Mike Borman
Cory and James Borthwick
Jadin Bragg
Sandy and Robert Brama
Terri and John Brandt
Judith and Steve Brant
Susan Brown
Kelly and Shawn Brown
Matthew Brzica
Candace Burmeister
JoAnn and Joel Burns
Gail Cannon
JoAnn Carmack
Mary and Wayne Carter
Nancy Caruso
Jan and Scott Cheney
Lili and Sheldon Chester
Annette and John Christensen
Claudia and Mark Cohn
Tara and Brent Collins
Jackie and Jeff Conrad
Libby and Tom Coppo
Cornerstone Consultants Minnesota, LLC/
Ruth Kewistch and Darralu Lindholm
Shelly and Tom Crowley
Jim Crue
Michael Cushmore
CVR Enterprises/Paul Belvedere
Corie and Bill Dacus
Bonnie Dahlstrom
Nancy and Dayton Daniels
Shelley and Alex Danzberger
Thomas Davis
Sara Desanto and James Lileks
Sue and Mike Diepholz
Gini Dill
Arlo Dissette
Downtown Jacquar
Carla and Robert Durand
Charles Durand
Therese and Jim Duranso
Michelle and Todd Duthie
Mary and Mark English
Carol and Robert Etter
Shannon and Mark Evenstad
Donald Evertz
Connie and Mike Fassino
Angie and Jamie Ferguson
Meghan and Jim Field
Martha Field
Carol and Jon Fjalstad
Kelly Flinn
Tammie Follett
Joan and Dale Forde
Annie and Scott Frace
Lorraine Forslin-Frame and Larry Frame
Marie and Fred Friswold
Lori Gallagher
Holly and Jeff Gatesmith
Kris Genck
Kelly and Randy Griffith
Mary and Clement Grote
Karen and Tim Groves
Marilyn and Gene Guenther
Sarah and James Guild
Amy and Rick Gustafson
Kim and David Hakensen
Tara Halverson
Karen and Scott Harder
Ann Hathaway
Beth Heinemann
Ann Helland
D. Hellstrom
Jolene and Rod Helm
Craig Helmer
Ruth Hendrickson
April Hershfield-Johnson
Karen Hessian
Russ Hinckley
Werner Hobel
Joel Hodroff
Kathleen and Doug Hokemier-Seim
Deb Hopp
Mary Jane and John Houlihan
Christianna Finnern Hunt and David Hunt
Julie and Kevin Hurbanis
Tara and Grey Hush
Imani Sports, LLC/Chris Murray
Amy and Robert Isom
Judith and Glenn Jacoby
Bill Jansen
T. Jared
Bonita Jedlund and Anita Murray
Ann Jensen
Lori and Richard Jobin
Karen and Jerry Johanning
Heather and Kyle Johansen
Allan Johnson
Christopher Johnson
Joan Johnson
Tracy Johnson
Belinda and Bob Kalok
Juliana and Gary Kannenberg
Meg Katzman
Andrea and Michael Kerrison
Beth and Todd Klemmensen
Patricia Knoche
Mary and Dave Kolesar
Susan and Gerhard Koosmann
Joel Kraemer
Cheryl Krejcarek
Annette and Bryan Krueger
Betty Jane and James Kuhnz
Millie and Bob Lacek
Anna Mae and Doug Lambert
Vena and Tom Lapping
Jeanette and Francis Laqua
Cindy LaRoque
Mardi and Paul Larson
Tami Larson
Roisin Laskin
Anne and Bill LaTour
Thomas Laude
Glenn Leary
Julie and Ryan LeMieux
Jennifer and Josh Lesnick
Lickmuth Enterprises, Inc./
Tracy and Tim Lickteig
Carol Linder
Kay and James Lob
Jody and Darin Luehrs
Kristi Luenzmann
Jay Lund
Bonnie and Jeff Lund
Katie Lynch
Chris and Tom Madden
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Amy and Kris Magnusson
Bethany Malley
Kathy and George Martin
Rebecca and Todd Martin
Eileen McAwley and Stacy O’Reilly
Sheila and Tom McCarr
Maureen McDonough
Jolene and Marty McFadden
Lori and Daniel McGinty
Sharon and Chris McGrann
Amy McKay
Jan and Jim McKenzie
Candy and Steven McVicar
Monica and Gary Mears
Justin Merritt
Lynn and Mike Metz
Cynthia and Steve Meyer
Linda Miller
Marilyn and John Miller
Sally and Duane Miller
Shelley Miller
Susan Milne
Carol and Ralph Mirsberger
Dawn and Jerry Moen
Jeanette and John Monte
Carrie and Chris Montgomery
Shirlee and Lee Montgomery
Inge Moore and Pat Tupper
Alexandra Morath
Elaine and Naghi Motamedi
Carolyn and Joe Murphy
Dan Murray
Carol and Joseph Napoleon
Christy and Steve Napoleon
Kerri and Anthony Nelson
Kim and Steve Newhouse
Beth Nichols
Sara Noel
Stephanie and Steven Nolander
Bruce Norby
Evelyn and Jim Nyberg
Jan and Jim Oeffler
Jolene and Ted Oeffler
Pam Oeffler and Richard Wahls
Carolyn Healey Olson and David Olson
Connie and Bruce Olson
Karin Olson
Randy Olson
Steph and Mike Ott
Judith Owens
Kara and Jim Pacala
Margie and Mark Paller
Thank you to our Donors
Bruce Parker
Eunice and Charles Tollander
Jean and Donald Parkey
Vicki and Roger Tollander
George Patrias
Tonka Equipment Company/
Jodie and Jode Peck
Susan Hammond
Linda and Lawrence Perlman
Brent Turner
Kris and Joel Perry
Diane and Harris Turner
Gayle and Todd Peter
Cheryl and Jim Ullyot
Jay Peters
Mary and Peter Vorbrich
Dottie and Lee Peters
Rebecca Wagner
Douglas Peterson
Karen and Robert Wagner
Lisa and Sean Phelan
Kathie and Donald Walker
Boyd Phelps
Claudia Waring
Falth’s Lodge board members, staff, supporters and friends participated at
Kevin Pinto
Joan and Mark Warne
the Burnett County Medical Center’s Carlyle Sherstad 5K Run/Walk on June
Gregg Pittelkow
Serene and Chris Warren
2nd. Net proceeds from the event went to Faith’s Lodge.
Jason Plank
Nancy and Fred Weber
Karen and Steve Schlotthauer
Carol and Bob Polkinghorn
Jean Welch
Larry
Schoenecker
Jeanette and Glenn Potts
Sue and Mike Weldon
Bernice and Jack Seaman
Kevin Powell
Steve Westrum
Brooke Seykora
Ben Pratt
Catherine and David Whiting
Kathy and Kevin Sheehy
Amy Prchal
Colleen and Terry Wier
John
Shulman
Erin and Peter Probst
Anna Williams
Jim Schultis
Markell and Willie Rahr
Michael Williams
Catherine Shreves and Tom Bird
Margaret Raines
Cecile Wilson
Kathy and Howard Sicula
Angie and Jay Ramsperger
Rosemary and William Wirth
Marna
and
Paul
Sicula
Kimmee and Kim Reagan
Steven Woodwick
Chris and Ken Siegel
Laurie and Paul Rebholz
Elisa Wright
Mary and Dave Silhasek
Meg and Mark Redshaw
Kathy and Fred Wucherpfennig
MaryBeth Sinclair
Taryn and Kelly Reed
M. Hannah and Wallace Young
Betsy
Singsaas-Ellis
Erik Reisetter
Nancy Zuckerbrod and Michael Roark
Jeri and Richard Slachta
Janet Jones-Reul and Rob Reul
$1 to $99
Kimberly Slagle
Kirki and David Richardson
Hope Abadie
Melissa and James Sosman
Audrey and Robert Richter
Pauline Allison
Judy and Russ Sotebeer
Valerie and Craig Ritacco
Ray Alvey
April Spas and Kris Burnhardt
Robert Rizzo
Maria and Rudolf Aurzbock
Thomas Spence
Laura and Silvio Rodriguez
Shelley Bauerly
Stage by Design, Inc./Cindy Montgomery
Pam and Doug Rohde
Andrea Bergerson
Mary Starkl
Sharlene and Frank Romero
Elizabeth and Douglas Bitney
Ted Staryk
Nina and Doug Rose
Leslie Marie Berg Bourgeault and
William Sternberg
Joan and Dick Rosenberg
Craig Bourgeault
Cindy Stoffel and Donald MacMillan
Richard Rosenberg
Alice and Ervin Brindowski
Susan and Matthew Strand
Isolde and Gregory Roth
Nancy Brown
Connie Sween
Jody and Dave Rothschiller
Priscilla Bryant
Devon and Tom Sween
Ruth and Frank Roti
Laura Carlson
Jane and Norm Swenson
Wendy Rozelle
Karen Chapley
John Swing
Debbie and Phil Rubin
Linda Collova
Marcia Sytsma
Jill Rushin
Mary and Bill Connolly
The S.J. A. Trust/Stephen Austin
Kim Rushton and Brad Gerdeman
Cynthia Crandall
Kathryn Tabner and Michael Boardman
Harriet and Tom Russell
Carol Danicich
Nicole Taylor
Bill Rust
Irene Davis
Heather Teskey
Ren Rutkus and Todd Moning
Suzanne and Robert Drag
Sarah and Craig Thigpen
Robin and Rod Sande
Edina Family Center
Kara and Mark Thom
Dorothy and Jerome Schafer
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Debra Edwards
Wade English
Jennifer and Sean Faeth
Brenda and Rich Farrell
Molly Fischer
Janice and Daniel Forward
Michael Foster
Carol Fryberger
Rosie and Richard Furniss
Dee Dee Gabriel
Joan Gelhard
Trish Gerkins
David Gmach
Pat Gmach
Delores Gosse
Margaret Grahn
Lois and Roy Hansen
Janet and Reuben Hanson
Ellie Hartmann
Brian Heck
Sally and Tom Heidrick
Dorothy and Walter Hellauer
Matthew Hennan
Mary Ellen Holland
Home Environment Marketing Department
Kathy and Kevin Hoyhtya
Konrad Hurnaus
Sherokee and David Ilse
Elizabeth and Gerald Issacson
Andrea Johnson
Chip Johnson
Mary Keitel
Bridget Keller
Jennifer and Bill Kellogg
Betsy Kinkead
Ingrid and Gunther Konrad
Jenna and Sonny Krause
The Kropfmuller Family
Sara and Andrew Kubiak
Mary Beth and Daniel Lamb
Kathy Lang
Margo LaPanta
Kelly and Tim Lawrence
Katy Lawton
Pam Lawton
Catherine and Jack Leitch
David Levi
Helma and Charles Lindblade
Ingrid Lindblade
Tery Luebbering and Ron Jaeger
Chris Manning
Liz Manning
Kelli and Paul Martens
Roberta Mayer
Contributions have been made to Faith’s Lodge
in memory of the following people:
Ann Alvey • Isaiah Alvar • Mason Alvar • Baby Archambeau • Maxwell Best • Elliott James Burns • Michael Classert
Tyler Cohn • Rose Lucille Davenport • Kerry Kokesh Diepholz • Clara Dill • Mike Dill • Jack M. Doyle
Baby Wright-Dykhouse • Tyesha Edward • Nancy Elert • Katharine Eustis • Brogan Stanley Ferris • Atty Fitzgerald
Bobby Freeza • Preston Hagen • Sharon Hansher • Shane Locke Hasbrook • Donald Howe • Kathleen Howe • Heidi Huber
Gracie Mae Hush • Brock Patrick Isom • Faith Ann Lacek • Francis Lacek • Joe Lacek • Nolan Larson • Mark Lemke
Thomas Lisle • Jack Lynch • Eliza Martin • Sharon Matsoff • Katherine Isabelle McLenighan • Erven Meyer • Sally Meyer
Christopher Nast • Berit Leigh Ojard • The grandchild of Dottie and Lee Peters • Erica Pederson • Shirley Phelps
Gertrud and Franz Reiher • Katlin Ringhofer • Jack Alexander Roane • Debroah and Dennise Rothschiller
Charlie Satorius • Beth Shultis • Andy Siler • Debroah Ann Silhasek • Gary Lee Sotebeer, Jr. • Mary Starkl
Kristen Grace Swanson • Mary Ann Swearingen • Doris Swenson • Kenneth Swenson • Gabriel Tissier • Alex Yuhas
Nevaeh Mae Walker • Drew DeForest Woodwick • Kristine Wucherpfennig
Contributions have been made to Faith’s Lodge
in honor of the following people:
Colasacco Family • Rick Dow • Hailee Gilliand • Kia Gilliand • Mason Gilliand • Andrew Gray • Ian Gray
Larry Gray • Martha and Dean Gustafson • Reneé and Fred Hable • Jeff, Karen, Lauren and Sarah Howe
Dave, Kathy, Lucy and Natalie Jungquist • Mark Lacek • Susan Lacek • Connor Lawler • Ryan Lawler • Shannon Lawler
Daniel Luenzmann • Elsa, Gus and Oskar Magnusson • Dan, Lori and Sam McGinty • Anita and Bob Miller Family
Ben and Emme Montgomery • Bernadine Murphy • Rosemary and Phillip Murphy Family • Marlene Patrias
Deanna and John Pierpont, Jr. • Kim and John Pierpont, III Family • Glenn Potts • John Satorius • Don Sharp
Blair Shepherd • Fred Shepherd • Lauren Shepherd • Henry Francis and Lillian Rose Trcka • Don Vap • Jan Vap • Josh Vap
Jeri and Jerry Webber • Erin, Jack and Jane Wier • Angie Andresen Yuhas
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Thank you to our Donors
Sheila McCarr
Gary McIntyre
Elizabeth Meiley and Matt Murphy
Pamela Mertz
Nina Meyer
Marilyn and John Miller
Kim Moszer
Bridget Murphy
Donna and John Napolean
Sharilyn and Gerald Nelson
Jean Noak
Laura and Julius Nolen
Matthew Nygard
Catherine and Dean O’Brien
Amy O’Connell
Amy Olson
Elizabeth and William Otteson
Sue and Mick Peckenschneider
Cherilynn Petro
Margaret and Jim Poenies
Patti and Mark Raas
Janice and Herbert Rhodes
Mary Anne Sadler
Emily Sallstrom
Brigitte Shulze
Mary Jo and Emil Schuster
Patty Schwab
Joan Setterlund
Judy and Mike Sexton
Katie Stewart
Mary Streier
Mary and Tom Stryker
Gretche and Dave Tentis
Marge and Mort Thompson
Sherree Tipton
Margaret and Jim Toennies
Marcia Urban
Virginia and Ray Weinberger
Sue Wesner
Heidi Whiting
Elsie and Ray Wisnowski
David Withrow
The following companies and individuals have
supported Faith’s Lodge through major inkind
donations to the Gala, to the construction of
Faith’s Lodge or the organization’s operations:
Andersen Windows
Arrow Building Centers
Big Event Productions
Brown Cow Design/Wendi Boyer
Century Tel
Copycat Fireplaces
County Materials
Cummings Lumber
Daniels Plumbing
Dennis Schulz Painting
Drywall Supply
Pam and Kevin Egan
FLW Outdoors
Event Architects/Kristi and Fred Shepherd
Ferguson Supply
Fishbowl Insurance
Fredrikson & Byron, PA
GAF Shingles
Brownstones Downtown/
Nicole and Denver Gilliand
Greg Smith Family
Rita Haberlach Design
Hickory Furniture Designs/Brad McQueen
Hopkins Sand and Gravel
Howe Construction
Isening Blown Insulation
Jessen Press
John Ince Masonry
Kohler
Susan and Mark Lacek
Littfin Trusses
Lusso Collection
Mangelson
Martin Bastian Communications
Mauer Power
Midwest Blinds/Shawn and Susanne Novak
Northpoint Design/
Jim Kerkow and Craig Mason
Richfield Flowers and Events
Schindler Elevator
Schneiderman’s Furniture/
Monica and Russ Schneiderman
Second Act LLC/Marc Cohn
Select Comfort
Slumberland Furniture, Hayward, WI/
The Hexum Family
Solum and Associates
Southern Lighting
Taylor Asphalt
Toy `N Around
TriLite Stone
Wegner Cabinetry
Werner Electric
Wild Spirits Nature Photography/
Gary Crandall and Carl Trujillo
To join our list of generous donors, visit
www.faithslodge.org. For information on
naming opportunities, please contact
Kristi Shepherd, Executive Director, at
Kristi@faithslodge.org or 612-825-2073.
This list includes all contributions received between
January 1, 2006 and May 31, 2007, including purchases
of tributes at Faith’s Lodge, corporate sponsorships,
foundation grants, individual donations, purchases
related to the 2006 Gala and major inkind donations.
We have made every effort to be as accurate as possible,
but if we have inadvertently made an error or omission,
please contact our office at 612-825-2073 so that we
can include the correction in the next newsletter.
Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own
needs by opening our mind to the needs of others.
–Barbara Bush
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Spending Time at Faith’s Lodge:
The Guest Experience
We realize that different experiences will bring couples and families to Faith’s Lodge.
For that reason, programming has been designed that allows couples and families to be
present with others, yet participate in a way that meets their needs. Guests may check-in
Tuesday through Saturday, depending on their desired length of stay, and will have the
option of selecting between two different types of programming. Specifically, there will
be weeks that offer scheduled activities as well as more informal weeks where the only
schedule that exists is the one the guests create for themselves.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Who can use Faith’s Lodge?
Faith’s Lodge serves families who have
a child with a life-limiting condition, as
well as couples and families who have
During a structured programming week, guests will have the opportunity to participate
in a variety of scheduled activities with the encouragement to do as much or as little as
they like. A typical day may include continental breakfast, a guided nature hike in the
morning, an arts and crafts activity, such as creating garden stones in the afternoon and
a cook-out and smores around the campfire in the evening.
suffered the loss of a child within the last
During informal weeks, guests will have an opportunity to simply enjoy the beauty of
the northwoods, the attractions in surrounding communities and the amenities Faith’s
Lodge has to offer. During these times, guests will enjoy a continental breakfast, have
access to outdoor equipment and suggestion lists for things to do at Faith’s Lodge and in
the community. They will also be invited to special events such as a candlelight dinner
for two, a family or couples cook-out or a bonfire.
A referral will always be required to
Regardless of when couples and families choose to come to Faith’s Lodge, we hope it will
be a haven that allows them to spend quality time together creating new memories and
building hope for the future.
– by Kristi Luenzmann
three years.
How can someone be referred
to Faith’s Lodge?
utilize Faith’s Lodge. Guests can be
referred by a healthcare provider, a mental
health professional, a member of the faith
community or by an approved support
organization, such as the Ronald
McDonald House.
How many people can stay at
Faith’s Lodge at any one time?
Eight suites are available that can each
accommodate up to 6 people. Two suites
We’re Having a Building Shower!
As construction draws to a close, we hope you’ll join us as we “shower” Faith’s Lodge
with all the things needed to make The Lodge well equipped to serve our guests!
To make it simple for you, we have created wish lists
on Amazon.com, Target.com and our website to
identify items needed to outfit Faith’s Lodge. To access
the lists on Amazon.com or Target.com, simply visit
either website, click on wish lists and enter Faith’s
Lodge in the search box. Or next time you’re at
Target, visit one of the kiosks to print our wish list. To
access the wish list from the Faith’s Lodge website, just
click on either link in the “Wish List” box at the top
of our home page. Whether you purchase via the web
or at the store, the process is easy and your purchases
can be shipped directly to Faith’s Lodge.
Faith’s Lodge
wish lists
now on-line
•
target.com
amazon.com
faithslodge.org
adjoin to accommodate larger families
and are handicapped accessible.
How much does it cost to stay
at Faith’s Lodge?
A suggested minimum donation of
$25/night is requested; however, no one
will be turned away for financial reasons.
How many nights can people
stay at Faith’s Lodge?
Lengths of stay can range from one to
five nights, once during each calendar
year, and depend on preference and
We hope you’ll take this opportunity to help out as every in-kind gift allows us to direct
funds to serving our families. Thanks for your support, and let the shopping begin!
– by Kristi Luenzmann
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availability.
818 West 46th Street, Suite 202
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-825-2073 • faithslodge.org
News from Faith’s Lodge is published by
Faith’s Lodge, a place where couples and
families coping with the serious illness or
death of a child can retreat to reflect on the
past, renew strength for the present and
build hope for the future.
Board of Directors:
Mark Lacek, Chair
Susan Lacek, Vice Chair
Deb Diepholz, Sun Country Airlines
Chris Hoffman, The Lacek Group
Margaret Murphy, Carlson Marketing Worldwide
John Satorius, Fredrikson & Byron, PA
Bruce Samuel, Martin Bastian
Bob Steffel, MA Mortenson Company
Angie Andresen Yuhas, StoryTeller Media
& Communications
Staff:
Kristi Gray Shepherd, Executive Director
Kristi Luenzmann, Program Director
Ev Nyberg, Manager of Lodge Operations
Fred Shepherd, Construction Project Manager
Communications
Committee:
Glen Andresen
Julie Hurbanis
Susan Lacek
Kristi Luenzmann
Kristi Gray Shepherd
Angie Andresen Yuhas
Construction photos by
Fred Shepherd
Family
Programming
Funded By
Coming Soon
• Faith’s Lodge begins serving couples and families on July 31st !
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aith’s Lodge article appearing in MN Parent, Southwest Journal,
Duluth News and Tribune and Superior Daily Telegram.
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ARE 11 Extra follow-up story to be broadcast in July.
• I nterview with Susan Lacek about Faith’s Lodge on KTIS, on 900 AM in June.
• 1st Annual “Electrical Motorcycle Tour: A Conduit for Hope”, a charity
ride benefiting Faith’s Lodge, scheduled for June 16th (www.emttour.com)
• Fall Gala Event - Date and information coming soon!
Check www.faithslodge.org for all the details on these
and other Faith’s Lodge happenings!
Faith’s Lodge is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.