35 Years - Kinship of Polk County

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NON-PROFIT ORG.
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Of Polk County
Amery, WI
PERMIT NO. 28
PO Box 68
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
September/October 2015
Phone:
715.405.3900
A Publication of Kinship of Polk County
CELEBRATING
Mission Statement:
Email:
mentoring@polkkinship.org
Kinship of Polk County works
to improve the quality of a
child’s life by establishing a
relationship with a caring
volunteer, for the purpose of
promoting stability, support,
friendship and community.
Website:
www.polkkinship.org
National Kinship Affiliate
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Est. 1980
Celebrating 20 Years
7th Annual Luau Fundraiser
35 Years
Est. 1980
Celebrating 20 Years
“What better to do on a nice
al Fishing with the Bassmasters event
summer evening than to get out on the for the Kinship program. Twenty years
lake and throw in a line?” 1995, August later, it is still a favorite for the
Kinship kids and adults alike. It has
3). Bass Club treats youngsters to outing.
Ledger Newspapers, p. 6.
produced countless smiles, introduced
and encouraged a love for fishing and
These sentiments hold as true today the water, and has stocked many
as they did in 1995 when the Balsam
children’s tackle boxes.
Lake Bassmasters held the first Annucontinued on page 3
Page 2:
2015 Kinship Luau
Page 3:
The
Corner
Caring
Fall Activities/ Discounts
Celebrating 20 Years Cont.
Partner Campaign Update
Page 4:
Character Counts Corner
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people
need • Be charitable and altruistic
7th Annual Kinship Luau
Kinship Staff
Activity Idea:
Make an Encouragement Card
What better way to show someone you care than by making
them a thoughtful card? Think of someone you know who could
use some encouragement. It could be anyone from a friend or
neighbor to family member or simply someone whose path you
cross within our community. Whether you use paper and scissors or a computer, share kind words and encouraging thoughts.
This simple, warm-hearted gesture will make someone’s day!
Lisa Thanig
Karalee Tollakson
Amy Danielson
Sarah Jensen
Board of Directors
Brandon Robinson
Chuck Prissel
Molly GaleWyrick
Terry Hawkins
Mark Leach
Nicole Johnson
Rob Rorvick
Luau Committee
Barbara Jarchow
Alicia Beseler
Lisa Marincel
Andrea Skinner
Katie Weinberg
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The Kindred Spirit
September/October 2015
Page 3
...Fall partnerships and events
7th Annual Kinship Luau ~ Thank you!
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Thank You
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Thank you to all of those who attended,
as well as the businesses and individuals who donated to the 2015 Luau.
Your generosity was instrumental in our success.
Thank you Molly GaleWyrick for hosting this year’s Luau at your beautiful home.
Together our efforts raised $30,400!
Special Thanks
Alexandria Delosier
Gary Hines
Joe Weinberg
Lucky Party Rental
Celebrations Party Rental
Brady’s Brewhouse
Joe Peters
Micah Jay Bruns
Eric Olson
In Kind Donors
Stillwater Balloon
Marx Wine Bar
Hauge Dental
Laura Rochford
Outside In
Trollhaugen
Café Wren
Studio A Salon
Indigo Iris
Core Product
Uncle Donuts
The Mud Hut
Pitchfork Brewery
Balsam Lake Pro-Lawn
Balsam’s Lakeside Landscaping
Joke Joint Comedy Club
Daeffler’s Quality Meats
The Rose Garden
Skunk Hollow Pottery
Osceola Aerosport
Pure-N-Simple Farmhouse Foods
Pleasant Lake Bed and Breakfast
Marten’s Jewelry
Fireworks Forever
Swank’s Old Fashioned Meats
St. Croix Valley Golf Course
Sunnyside Marina
Wild Mountain Recreation
Farm Table Restaurant
Van Meter’s Meats
Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
7 Brothers Bar and Grill
Luhrs/Bjornson Artworks
Amery Chevrolet
In A New Light/Northwest Passage
Wags and Whiskers
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Just Cuz Chrome
Gerald and Emmy Pieper
Bella Salon and Day Spa
Dragonfly Gardens
Johnson Motors
Science Museum of Minnesota
Krooked Kreek Golf Course
ComedySportz Improv Theater
Endeavors Adult Development Center
Fawn-Doe-Rosa
Frederic Golf Course
Majestic Falls Aveda Spa
Loggers Bar and Grill
Rachel’s Hair and Nail Studio
Bryan and Alicia Beseler
St. Croix Falls Mini Golf and Go-Carts
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Basically Balsam
Dresser Trap Rock
Mall of America
SCF Cinema 8
Copy Shop
Grand Casino
Bakke Norman
Finnigans
Walmart
Kuryakyn
History Theatre
Luck Golf Course
5 Flags Golf Course
Debbie Leschisin
Metropolis Resort
Park Square Theatre
Clear Lake Golf Course
Indianhead Supper Club
Justin and Erin Hosking
Matt and Chrissy Bibeau
Dick’s Fresh Market
Wayne’s Food Plus
Country Hearth
Judy’s in the Country
Cake Creators
Dallas Bakery and Coffee Shop
Pam Stratmoen and Kaydi
Amery Family Restaurant
Barbara Jarchow
Carl Beaupre
LeeAnn Vitalis
Bill’s Distributing
Amery Express
Amery Discount Liquor
Bottle Shop
Bon Ton
Bernick’s Bottling Company
Frederic Liquor Store
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Swimming at the Holiday Inn
in St. Croix Falls!
Holiday Inn Express has
generously partnered with Kinship
of Polk County to offer buy 1 get
1 free for swimming! Please call
ahead to ensure hours and
present this coupon upon arrival.
Happy swimming!
Luau SignatureTable Sponsors
This fall, enjoy a fun trip to the apple
orchard together! Go to Baker’s
Orchard in Centuria with your
mentor or mentee and bring home a
complimentary bag of delicious
apples. Mentors, please watch your
email for an upcoming coupon.
Limit of one bag of apples per match.
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Exp. 2/28/15
Fall Hike in Interstate
Park
Join us for fun fall hike through
Interstate Park’s beautiful trails!
When: Sunday, September 27
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Camp Interstate Shelter
on the Wisconsin side of park
What: Hike the trails and enjoy
Kinship provided snacks
afterwards.
Please RSVP to the Kinship office
by September 18 if you plan to
join us.
715-405-3900
Celebrating 20 Years continued….
On Tuesday evening, August 4, the Bassmasters and Kinship celebrated 20 years together. It was a fantastic,
mild night on beautiful Half Moon Lake with 21 youth and their mentors joined by the fishermen for an
evening of fishing, boat rides, food, and fun. Prizes were given to the participating kids, including a pair of
fishing poles. Each year, many local businesses generously partner with the Bassmasters to make the
evening a success by donating food, beverages, or prizes for the youth. This year, two dozen businesses from
the Unity area, Amery, and St. Croix Falls all helped support the event. In addition, Kinship is grateful to
the boaters who graciously shared their love of the sport.
This event has blessed many youth and adults since 1995. It has continued strong because of a
wonderful group of men and their wives who believe that by showing youth you care by sharing interests and
hobbies, you can make a difference. You can help encourage and shape the next generation.
Thank you Bassmasters! Kinship looks forward to another 20 years of introducing children to a
fantastic activity!
Molly GaleWyrick
Luau Event Sponsors
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
2015 Partners are individuals and businesses who believe in the power of
Ludvigson
Law Office
mentoring and invest financially into the mission of Kinship. Every dollar raised
impacts local youth by providing them with support and hope through a caring
mentor. Relationships impact lives and mentors build relationships.
Partner with Kinship today.
Real People . Real Lives. Real Change .
Partner Campaign
Update
2015 Goal: $16,000
Current Pledge Amount:
$13,412