2014-2015 Annual Report - United Way Blackhawk Region

2014-2015 Annual Report
United Way Blackhawk Region
LiveUnitedBR.org
2015 Board
Executive Committee
Directors
Phil Smith,
Chair
Paperchine
Barb Bortner
Mercy Health System
Lynn Gardinier,
Immediate Past Chair
Baker Tilly
Allen J. Brewer
Gateway Community Bank
Dave Swartzentruber,
Vice Chair
Cardinal Stritch University
JoDee George
Kerry
Jon Schlemmer,
Secretary
Regal
David Hiller
Data Dimensions
Amy Lokrantz,
Treasurer
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Alan Hulick
City of Milton
Mary Frederick,
Community Impact Chair
Van Galder Tours
Allen Irgens
Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Dan Piché,
Member at Large
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Janette Klaehn
Noli Fit
Mary Fanning-Penny,
President
United Way Blackhawk Region
Tom McCawley
Beloit Health System
Table of Contents
2015 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Outgoing Board Members. . . . . . . . . . 3
Message from 2014 Board Chair. . . . . . . . 3
2014 Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2014 Awards
GIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
ADVOCATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VOLUNTEER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
LIVE UNITED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Community Impact
EDUCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INCOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Statement of Financial Position. . . . . . . . 19
Annual Marketing Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . 19
Staff Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Our Mission
Improving lives by
mobilizing the caring
power of communities.
Mike O’Brien
WCLO/WJVL
of Directors
Dr. Dennis Pauli
Edgerton School District
John Cook
Mercy Health System
Cathy Pollard
City of Beloit
Dr. Leland From
Retired, Beloit Health System
Geoff Rand
BMO Harris Bank
Craig Knutson
Retired, Rock County
Belem Regan-Gonzalez
Rock County
Tammy Macdonald
BMO Harris Bank
Ted Rehl
Prairie Hill School District
Lori Rhead
Beloit College
Matt Reynolds
Blackhawk Bank
Dr. Karen Schulte
School District of Janesville
Sherri Stumpf
Blackhawk Community
Credit Union
Tom Spilde
Retired, American Family
United Way Blackhawk Region
expresses its gratitude to the
outgoing members of the 2014
Board of Directors for their
commitment to our communities:
Message from 2014 Board Chair Lynn Gardinier
Dear Friends,
The 2014 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the passion, hard work and
commitment of community-minded people in our region who are motivated to come
together to improve lives.
As I reflect on my year as Board Chair, I’m proud of the seamless leadership transition
that occurred as Steve Kinkade, former President, retired after more than 40 dedicated
years within the United Way network. After a successful national search, we warmly
welcomed Blackhawk Region native, Mary Fanning-Penny as the new President. As
forward momentum continues to build, we look ahead to year-round engagement,
opportunities for campaign growth and ongoing dialog to determine our community
investment priorities.
In 2014, United Way Blackhawk Region partnered with 42 nonprofit agencies providing
101 health and human service programs tackling our communities’ most pressing
issues. We know the academic success of children, financial stability, and health of
families are vitally important for the prosperity of the entire region. That’s why the
board of directors approved an investment of $1.95 million for programs focused on
education, income and health - the building blocks for a good quality of life.
In addition to meeting basic needs, our Program Partners are also focused on proactive
solutions to address societal conditions. Alongside our dedicated partners, we
embrace the “teach a man to fish” philosophy and are working to unite individuals and
families with the tools and resources needed to become self-reliant and successful.
In 2015 and beyond, United Way will be uniquely positioned to engage people and
organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and
resources needed to get things done. Our leadership team takes its role as stewards
seriously, and is dedicated to ensuring that your donor dollars are invested in
programs that will lead to long-term change. You will be hearing more in the months
ahead as our strategic plan solidifies, and our transformation to a community impact
model organization progresses.
Thank you for your generous support.
Donna Sykora
Alliant Energy
Lynn Gardinier
2014 Board Chair
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2014 Committees
Brand Strategy & Marketing
Mike O’Brien, Chair, WCLO/WJVL
Laura Barten, Barten & Associates
Kim Hesgard, Mercy Health System
Tammy Macdonald, BMO Harris Bank
Rick Mueller, JAX Custom Printing
Andrea Perrin, BMO Harris Bank
Dr. Steve Servantez, Badger
Veterinary Clinic
BUILDING & PROPERTY
David Hiller, Chair, Data Dimensions
Allen Irgens, Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Cathy Pollard, City of Beloit
Matt Reynolds, Blackhawk Bank
Campaign Cabinet
Tom Spilde, Campaign Co-Chair,
Retired, American Family
Donna Sykora, Campaign Co-Chair,
Alliant Energy
Amanda Benway, Bank of Milton
Marcy Berner-Reedy, Retired,
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Randy Borman, Century 21 Affiliated
Regina Dunkin, Merrill Community Center
Laurie Endres, Beloit Health System
Scott Fischer, Baker Tilly
Rich Gruber, Mercy Health System
Kaili Lee, UW - Rock County
Dr. Dennis Pauli, Edgerton School District
Jean Randles, HealthNet of Rock County
Ted Rehl, Prairie Hill School District
Lori Sperry, Johnson Bank
George Steil, Brennan Steil S.C.
Sue Stein, Nutrition & Health Associates
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Campaign Cabinet –
Account Managers
Joel Bailey, Johnson Bank
Jenny McCarthy, Baker Tilly
David Messling, Edward Jones
Shelley Murphy, US Bank
Leann Utynek, Blackhawk Community
Credit Union
Community Impact Council (CIC)
Dave Swartzentruber, CIC Chair,
Cardinal Stritch University
Greg Ardrey, Alliant Energy
Kevin Bishop, Fairbanks Morse Engine
Nathan Bolin, Stillman Bank
John Bottorff, Retired, Fairbanks
Morse Engine
Allen Brewer, Gateway Community Bank
Jay Cramer, Frito - Lay Inc.
Jim Egan, Kerry
Mary Frederick, Van Galder Tours
Dr. Leland From, Retired, Beloit
Health System
John Fugate, Proforma
JoDee George, Kerry
Cindy Grassl, Retired, GE
Ed Hansen, Gateway Community Bank
Lara Hermann, Beloit Health
System Foundation
Leslie Hulick, Blackhawk Community
Credit Union
Allen Irgens, Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Renee Kellogg, BMO Harris Bank
Steve Kinkade, Retired, United Way
Blackhawk Region
Janette Klaehn, Noli Fit
Craig Knutson, Retired, Rock County
Marlene Kuikman, Retired, Mule
Hide Products
Kim Loerke, Regal
Amy Lokrantz, ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Kelly Mack, City of Janesville
Dave Marshick, First National Bank & Trust
Kimberly Mathews, ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Tom McCawley, Beloit Health System
Bryan Northrup, Retired, City of Beloit
Jim Packard, Jr., Regal
Linda Palmer, Blackhawk Bank
Denise Peters-Kauihou, Rotary
Botanical Gardens
Cathy Pollard, City of Beloit
Selina Quinn, Gateway Community Bank
Christine Rebout, Janesville Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Mike Reuter, Rock County Historical Society
Matt Reynolds, Blackhawk Bank
Steve Sennett, Valmet
Dr. Steve Servantez, Badger
Veterinary Clinic
Joan Shadel, Mercy Health System
Duke Sims, Formerly, Regal
Dee Smith, Alliant Energy
Phil Smith, Paperchine
Deb Steadman, Evonik
Betsy Straw, Regal
Gene Ziemba, Retired, Regal Cutting Tool
CIC Financial Review Team
David Drake, Baker Tilly
Eric Entringer, Frito - Lay Inc.
Steve Kinkade, Retired, United Way
Blackhawk Region
Bob Lazzerini, Regal
John Pearse, Retired, General Motors
Duke Sims, Formerly, Regal
Strategic Planning
Dan Piché, ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Dr. Dennis Pauli, Edgerton School District
Lynn Gardinier, Baker Tilly
GIVE.
Campaign Awards
Make United Way your
investment partner. Your
contribution supports the
building blocks for better lives
and stronger communities.
Cornerstone Award:
Workplace Campaigns that exceeded
$100,000.
Johnson Bank
Merrill Community Center
Mid-States Concrete Industries
North American Tool Corp
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
of Rock County
RockTenn
Ryeco Inc.
Siepert & Co. LLP
Taylor Company
United Parcel Service
United Way Blackhawk Region
Voluntary Action Center
ABC Supply Co., Inc.
Data Dimensions
Mercy Health System
Regal
Silver Award:
Gold Award:
Blackhawk Propane Company
Century 21 Affiliated
DuPont Industrial Biosciences
Edward Jones
Fairbanks Morse Engine
Family Services of S.W.A.N.I.
First National Bank & Trust
Forward Janesville
Gateway Community Bank
Hormel Foods Corporation
Illinois American Water
J.P. Cullen & Sons
Kerry
McGladrey LLP
Minarik Drives
North American Pipe Corporation
Nowlan & Mouat
Roethe Pope Roethe, LLP
Senior Services of Rock County, Inc.
TriCor Insurance
YWCA Rock County
Workplace Campaigns that exceeded
$75,000 or campaigns with 60%
participation and $125 per capita giving.
Alliant Energy
American Red Cross Badger Chapter
Baker Tilly
Bank of Milton
Beloit Box Board Co., Inc.
Beloit Health System
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Blackhawk Bank
BMO Harris Bank
Culver’s of Beloit
Electrol Specialties Company
Finley Dencker Buick GMC
First Community Bank
Janesville Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Workplace Campaigns of $50,000
to $74,999 or campaigns with 50%
participation and $75 per capita giving.
2014 Campaign Co-Chairs,
Tom Spilde and Donna Sykora
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Campaign Awards (continued)
Bronze Award:
100% Participation Award
Agrace Hospice
AnchorBank
Boston Store
Catholic Charities Inc
County of Rock
Durst & Mastergear - Division of Regal
Ecolab Inc.
Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
Frito - Lay Inc.
Harris Ace Hardware
HUFCOR, Inc.
Janesville Community Day Care Inc.
Janesville Gazette
Life Circle
Parker Community Credit Union
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Save-A-Lot Foods
School District of Janesville*
SSI Technologies, Inc.
The Rock Bar & Grill
Union Bank & Trust Company
US Bank
Valmet Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wisconsin Knife Works
AIDS Network, Inc.
American Red Cross Badger Chapter
Amp Electric
Baker Tilly
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Blackhawk Propane Company
Culver’s of Beloit
ECHO, Inc.
Edgerton Community Outreach
Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
Finley Dencker Buick GMC
Gateway Community Bank
Life Circle
Nutrition & Health Associates, Inc.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
of Rock County
Rock Communities Youth Network Inc.
Senior Services of Rock County, Inc.
Siepert & Co. LLP
Union Bank & Trust Company
United Way Blackhawk Region
Voluntary Action Center
Workplace Campaigns of $25,000
to $49,999 or campaigns with 40%
participation and $50 per capita giving.
*Based on 2013 campaign
Presented to companies with 100%
employee participation during its
workplace campaign.
2014 Emerging Campaign
Award: Cargill Feed and
Nutrition – Milton, WI
Peggy & Ebbie Neese Award of
Excellence
Presented to a business/organization
that hosted a first-time United Way
workplace campaign, re-established
and/or enhanced its campaign in
support of the community.
American Red Cross Badger Chapter
Regal
United Way Blackhawk Region
Cargill Feed & Nutrition in Milton not only
engaged its team in a 2014 United Way
campaign, but provided exemplary company
support with matching dollars from both the
local facility and Cargill Corporate.
Presented to companies whose campaign
achieved $500 or more in per capita giving.
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2014 Pacesetter Campaigns
Agrace Hospice
Anchor Bank
Beloit Health System
Beloit Meals On Wheels
Blackhawk Community Credit Union
Boston Store
Catholic Charities, Inc.
Epilepsy Foundation
Family Services of S.W.A.N.I.
Finley Dencker Buick GMC
First National Bank & Trust
HealthNet of Rock County
Hononegah School District
Janesville Gazette
Mid-States Concrete Industries
Milton School District
North American Tool Corp.
Nutrition & Health Associates
Prairie Hill Community School District
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Rockton School District
School District of Beloit
Senior Services of Rock County, Inc.
Siepert & Co., LLP
South Beloit School District
Universal Recycling Technologies
United Parcel Service
Voluntary Action Center
WJVL/WCLO
YWCA Rock County
Your
United Way
Gift
is multiplied
when combined
with the
investments
of thousands
of others.
GIVE.
2014 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS
Platinum Level
$5,000 to $9,999
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
$10,000 or more
The Tocqueville Society deepens
the understanding, commitment
and support of United Way’s
most generous and communityminded investors. Membership
in the Society is granted to
individuals who contribute
at least $10,000 annually to
United Way.
Theodore W. Batterman
David & Judy Baum
J. Michael Borden
Mark & Kathy Bush
David & Kathy Cullen
Mark A. Cullen
Diane Hendricks
Kim Hendricks
Henry & Susan Knueppel
Dan & Karen Piché
Keith & Linda Rozolis
Jonathan & Lori Schlemmer
Dennis & Carol Alt
Stephen & Nanette Bandt
Skip Bliss
Joe & Ann Chamberlain
Dennis Conerton
Jim & Karel Cripe
Mark & Merry Beth Gliebe
James & Heidi Grafft
Tom & Peggy Lang
Curt & Barb Lansbery
Charles & Carolyn Mowbray
Robert Offerdahl
James L. & Nancy J. Packard
Verne Vollrath
John & Becky Wong
Gold Level
$2,500 to $4,999
William & Joyce Albright
Javon & Vita Bea
John & Karen Bottorff
Jon & Wendy Boumstein
Bernie & Jody Bowersock
Vijay & Manju Chahar
Martin & Lisa Christofferson
Terry & Diane Colvin
J. P. Cullen
Alan & Elizabeth Dunwiddie
Mike & Carla Edgar
Lynn & Smokey Gardinier
Chuck & Linda Hinrichs
Lisa Indgjer
Leo & Susan Johnson
Jim & Ann Johnson
David Lange
Tom & Arra Lasse
Amy Lokrantz
Pete & Judy Lyons
Tim & Lisa McKevett
Deb & Brad Money
Gordon Neese
James Packard, Jr.
Diane Rezagholi
Cindy Schelk
Karen Schenck
Steve & Patty Schumacher
Frank & Martha Scott
Jonathan & Lisa Shepard
Phil & Susan Smith
Doug & Lisa Stevens
Steve Taylor
Christy & Peter Underwood
Tammy Wardemann
Scott & Kathy Weiser
Bob Yahr
Michael & Nancy Zolidis
Tim Brackett
Barry & Marci Brandt
Dave W. Brick
Justin & Kristen Broderick
Christopher Brody
Scott D. Brown
Todd & Kari-Ann Buehl
Terri Burdick
Alan & Laurel Burke
Santo & Jeanne Carfora
Robert & Patricia Carlson
Zach & Joy Carr
Andrew Chamberlain
Julie Christensen
Dr. Terry & Barbara Cisler
Kerry Cloyd
Annie Collins
Silver Level
$1,000 to $2,499
Jeff & Judith Adams
Joanne O. Anderson
Greg & Sandra Ardrey
Larry & Karen Arft
Jack & Jean Austin
Aubrey Banks
Tom & Teri Barnes
Rick & Jayme Bastian
Ron & Mary Becher
Gerry Behan
Donna Beilfuss
Mitch Benson
Brian K. Bisbey
Mark & Sharyn Blanchard
Scott Boeke
Michael & Becky Boggs
Llewellyn Bowman
John & Linda Cook
Bruce & Marlene Corner
Nathan Cruz
Sandra L. Davis
Bonnie Domingo
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2014 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS (continued)
Bill & JoAnne Doppstadt
Jason & Lori Dotson
Tom & Regina Dunkin
Steve & Heidi Eldred
Eldred Foundation Trust
Paul E. Ferbaugh
Scott & Toni Fischer
Shirley A. Fischer
Dr. Bill & Pam Fitzgerald
David L. Frank
Michael & Melinda Frank
John & Corinne Franks
Edward & Joyce Fujikawa
Christian L. Furseth
Ellen Gawrisch
JoDee George
Dick Gerhard
Joseph & Mollie Gill
Mark & Carol Goelzer
Ricardo Gonzalez
Mary Groessl
Yaffa L. Grossman
Gary Hackbarth
Jim & Joyce Haight
Gerald G. Hale
Peter C. Hall
Stuart & Suzanne Hamilton
Wayne & LouAnne Hanna
David & Cindy Hanson
Charles & Prudy Harker
Jane & Hagen Harker
Steve & Susan Harting
Ray & Julie Hartje
Leon & Leslie Hass
Richard & Sheri Haviza
Jason Hawkins
Jim & Nancy Heidt
Bill & Missy Henderson
David Henry
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Tom & Renae Holloway
Dan Honold
Jim & JoAnne Hoyt
Norm & Nancy Jacobs
Todd James
Jeff & Susan Johnson
Mike & Lisa Jost
Marcus Juhl
Roger & Suzanne Kemman
Jeff & Cindy Kersten
Tony & Chris Kleeman
Dr. & Mrs. Ken Klein
Sean Knott
Brian L. Kobischka
Linda Kolden
Casie & Andy LaChance
Helen R. Link
Anita & G.R. Lyons
Patrick & Julie Lyons
Jim & Tammy Macdonald
Janelle Marotz
Rodney Marshall
Thomas J. McCawley
Rowland & Audrey McClellan
Jared McDaniel
Mike Meinholz
Dennis & Cheryl Mikulecky
Todd & Pam Miller
Larry & Deborah Minnich
Terry & Gail Monahan
Melissa & Josh Mondragon
Thomas Mooney
Dennis & Leola Mowry
Bruce & Doris Mulder
Steve & Lana Murphy
Joe & Karen Nemeth
Beth & Bob Newton
Scott Nicholas
Marc A. & Mary J. Nielsen
Dr. Dennis & Jean Nosek
Dawn Olson
Bradley & Jennifer Paepke
Jerry Pan
Dr. Dennis Pauli
John & Diana Pearse
Jake & Mary Penny
Jeff & Linda Perrigo
David F. & Cheryl A. Peterson
Mark & Mary Gilbank Peterson
Pete & Jennifer Petruzzello
Dr. Patrick E. Phelan
Robert & Elizabeth Quinn
Scott & Tammy Ramlo
Diana Ramsey
Kenneth P. & Susan Reese
Dale & Lisa Reeves
Ted Rehl
Peg Remmele
Matt & Wendy Reynolds
Timothy J. Rigg
Jim & Jeannie Rippl
Dave & Becky Robinson
Larry D. Rocole
Chris Rossignol
Tony & Denise Rothschadl
Timothy Rumpf
Richard & Trish Russell
Jim & Nigella Ryan
Matt & Molly Ryan
Loren & Diane Sass
Bob & Kathe Schaffner
David Schalk
Scott Schlichter
David & Jean Schollmeier
Dr. Karen Schulte
Shawna Schultz
James & Susan Schumacher
Bob & Carol Schwaegler
Michael Schwarz
Joe & Marcia Schwengels
Daniel R. Scott
Steve & Lori Sennett
Brian Siefert
Elizabeth Siegert
Ray Simmonsen
Tony & Melaney Smithson
Larry & Cindy Squire
Dennis Staaland
Justin & Dana Stadler
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2014 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS (continued)
Life’s most
persistent
and urgent
question is,
what are
you doing
for others
”
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ted Stevenson
Jack D. Street
Charles & Erika Stuart
Sherri & Chris Stumpf
Daniel & Ellen Swanson
Marie Tanner
Randolph Terronez
Karen & Bryan Tourdot
Ellen Trewartha
Glen Turner
Robyn & Lisa Usgaard
Tom & Cathy Valentyn
Paul & Melissa Van Den Heuvel
Richard & Julie Van Lanen
James & Suzette Vogel
Tom Walker
B.A. Watkins
Joanna Waxler
Ron Weber
Tim & Marcy Weber
Patrick & Heather Weberpal
Karl & Carrie Wedel
GIVE.
Rick & Lynn West
Dan & Jenny White
Susan Whitson
Cathleen M. Willis
Rick & Cathy Zajchowski
16 Donors chose to remain anonymous
Bronze Level
$600 to $999
Mark & Julie Ackerman
Jeffrey T. Adams
Daryl Adel
Jim Agate
Deanna & Brian Ament
Scott Angus
Lydia A. Bainter
Dr. Steve & Tracy Bartz
Wendy Bauer
Kate M. Baumann
Tina Baumgartner
LaWanda Benson
Amanda J. Benway
Charles & Victoria Berget
Craig Bergum
Vivek & Ritu Bhargava
Michael & Cynthia Bier
Dora M. Bladorn
Randy & Sue Borman
Jacques & June Boudreau
Marshall & Cathy Bown
Becky Brown
Michelle Brown
Whitey & Leslie Brunsell
Sharon Burnett
Rodney Burzinski
Jesse & Sandra Calkins
Yolanda Cargile
William Carter
Robert Clapper
John & Kay Clark
Sylvia Clemetson
Dennis Coles
Eddie Collins
James Connell
Ben & Dianne Coopman
Jay & Kathryn Cramer
Mickey & Beth Crittenden
Chad & Tracey Dailey
Jim & Janet Deeds
Christine M. DeGarmo
Drs. Gregory Denison & Patricia Garner
Peter & Carol dePoutiloff
Charmaine Dick
Daniel J. Diece
Bruce & Barb Dougal
Cheri Douglas
James Egan
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Together,
we
accomplish
what
no one
organization
or individual
can
accomplish
alone.
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2014 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS (continued)
Arlie Ellis
Tim & Tonya Elrod
Jaime Esser
Kent & Diane Eymann
James & Sigga Fagan
Jeff Farrell
David B. Feingold & Julie Jacobs Feingold
Loren Fellows
Scott J. Fillhouer
Scott Filzen
Tom Finley
Laura Fiorucci
Joan Fisher
Scott Fisher
Evan Fitzgerald
Kathleen Fitzgerald Engelbert
Bill & Cathy Flanagan
Patrick Flanagan
Helen Forbeck
Vince & Judy Formosa
Katherine S. Freeman
Tony Freiberger
Leland & Lillie From
Jacki Gackstatter
Karen Gallisath
Howard & Terri Gartland
Barb Higgins & Shawn Gillen
Cornel & Michelle Giuca
David Flowers & Kristin Goelzer
Dena A. Green
Mark & Julie Gregory
William & Lisa Groeper
Richard & Lee Gruber
Anna Grzelck
Natalie D. Gummer
Maureen Gumowski
Joe & Mariah Gunderson
Deborah J.B. Gustafson
Diane M. Gustafson
Scott & Sherry Haakenson
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Haas
Patricia Haggerty
Karin Hallett
Ed & Debby Hansen
Jon Hartley
Richard Hayden
John & Elizabeth Hegel
John A. Heidt
Robert Hendrickson
Susan Henning
James Herbst
Stephen & Mary Jo Hering
Brian & Kim Hesgard
Sandy Hewitt
Dave & Kayla Hiller
Lynn Hiller
Barry & Carla Homan
Jeffrey & Kay Horne
Michele Ianni
Tammy A. Ingle
Dave & Mardell Jacobsen
Jim & Karlene Jensen
Don & Betty Jeziorski
Barb Johnson
Jere & Peggy Johnson
Jim & Heidi Johnson
Brien Johnston
Michael Jones
Patricia & Anthony Kampling
Larry & Carmella Kane
Robert Kaufman
Eugene Kelm
Jim & Susie Kirschbaum
George Kiskunas
Ray & Jeanne Kitson
Derek & Jan Klaehn
Mary Jane Kleinke
Paul & Kathleen Klespis-Wick
2014 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS (continued)
Mr. & Mrs. Ferd Klobucar
Peggy J. Kolb
Jonathan Kozodoy
Joan A. LaCroix
Lisa Landsee
Bryan Langer
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Lawton
Mike & Marge Leavitt
Randy & Julie Lebakken
Jerry Lecklider
Tim Legler
Rob Lisser
Bill & Joni Lloyd
Bill & Linda Lock
Jamie Lockhart
Denise & Kevin Lofquist
Mark & Tina Lorenz
Karen Loritz
David K. Lovaas
Stephanie Lueder
Brandan Majerus
Kevin & Sherry Manning
Andrew Markwart
Avis & George Masterson
Mark Mathias
Joseph Mazzei
Stuart McCarroll
Stan McCarthy
Nick & Judy McCleary
Terry & Judy McCormick
Merrill & Darcy McCoy
Mary Kay McDermott
Eric & Linda McGinnis
Randy & Janice McGrath
Brad McGuire
Debbie McKearn
Steve McNeal
Kris & Jim Meier
Rhett E. Merriman
GIVE.
Bill & Terri Miland
Becky & Edward Miller
Daniele S. Miller
Mark Miller
Urban & Rosalie Miller
Arlen Molln
Ellen Murphy
Diane L. Myers
Joan & Katsumi Neeno, MD
Hanna Nelligan
David & Holly Nelson
John & Judy Nelson
Michael & Kathleen Nelson
Tom & Kay Nightingale
Hi & Pat Nowlan
Mike & Patty O’Brien
Margaret Oefelein
Bridget J. Olson
Lyndon Opdyke
Tim & Jennifer Oswald
Ryan O’Toole
Linda Palmer
Mike & Kim Payne
Nancy Pearson
Laura Peck
John & Julie Perino
Tom & Lisa Peterson
Thomas J. Pertzborn
John & Terri Pfleiderer
Steven Platteter
James & Margaret Polglaze
Debra Potempa
Matt Prestil
Tara Rajkovacz
Joseph Ramirez
George & Julie Rath
Edmund Reetz
Lori Rhead
Steve & Sue Ripsch
Ed & Michele Robbins
Tim & Jayme Roth
Andy Royston
Dennis & Lisa Ryan
Kevin Sawyers
Donald Schieve
Dan Schnabel
Steve Schreier
Deanna M. Schuett
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Schwaner
Mary Scott
Jeff & Joan Shadel
David Sheedy
Denise M. Skelly
Michael & Cyntha Slavish
Brandon Smith
Jody A. Smith
Josh & Heather Smith
Sue Snap
James. M. Snively
Ames & Amanda Sookraj
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UNITED WAY
2014 LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS (continued)
Alan & Marilyn Sorenson
Mark & Sandy Sorenson
Jane Sowles
Steve & Lori Sperry
Danielle J. Stauffacher
Tricia & George Steil, Jr.
Laurie L. Stickelmaier
Michael Stromes
Bruce & Shari Strohm
Rick & Carrie Sullivan
Donald Summers
Sue Sunby
Nick Suodt
Gregg & Lisa Sutherland
Donna M. Sykora
Elaine N. Symons
Douglas Tabbutt
Robert & Terese Tangye
Fred & Sharon Terry
Jon Thiering
Ross & Jill Thomas
Dustin R. Thompson
Karen Thorson
Micky A. Tierney
Jodi Timmerman
John R. Todd
Susan Towne
Dick & Lannie Troon
William & Michelle Tyler
Tony Vaden
Joe & Mary Jo Villa
Robert Wallis
Karl & Dianne Ward
Tom & Mim Warren
Daniel J. Washkoviak
Hunter Webb
Jacqueline Webb
John R. Weiser
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John Weitzel
Greg & Tammy Welcher
Greg Wendorf
Dr. Stephen Werner
John & Bonnie Wetter
Craig W. White
Mike & Debbie Wickiser
Brendon Wilkinson
Gene Williams
Mike & Jenny Wimmer
Nancy Wiskie
Kenneth Wolnak
Henry Woodard
Scott Wright & Family
Ruth Yarbrough
Abigail Nicole Young
Jason M. Young
Jeannie Yowler
Bernice Zaehringer
20 Donors chose to remain anonymous
Please note:
Every effort has been made to ensure the
accuracy of this list, as of March 1, 2015.
United Way Blackhawk Region values all
Leadership Circle donors and strives to
recognize their generosity. Please call to
our attention any inadvertent omissions
or errors.
BLACKHAWK REGION
FAST FACTS
• There are 1,200 community-based
United Ways nationwide and each
is separately incorporated and
independently governed by local
volunteers.
• United Way Blackhawk Region was
formed in 2012 as a result of the
unification of United Way of North
Rock County and Stateline United
Way.
• United Way focuses on education,
income and health because they are
the building blocks for a good quality
of life.
• United Way funds 101 programs
throughout Rock County, WI and
northern Winnebago County, IL.
• United Way is local. 99% of
all contributions raised in the
Blackhawk Region, stay in the
Blackhawk Region.
• United Way is accountable. 86% of
all United Way contributions are
invested in programs that show
measurable success.
• United Way is volunteer-driven. More
than 900 volunteers assist with the
annual campaign, community impact
process and Day of Caring.
• 94,013 residents of Rock County, WI
and northern Winnebago County, Il
benefitted from United Way partner
programs in 2013.
advocate.
Champion a cause. Make
your voice heard. Learn about
issues that are important. Join
us, together let’s help create
lasting solutions.
Excellence
in Advocacy
Award:
Lisa Furseth
Presented to an individual or program
that strives to create meaningful
change and demonstrates measurable
progress toward improving lives and
strengthening our community.
During her 12-year career as Executive
Director at Community Action, Inc., Lisa’s
inspirational leadership crystalized the
agency’s mission of providing ‘pathways’
out of poverty with a focus on culturallyrelevant education, employment and
training programs.
Some of the hallmark programs during
Lisa’s tenure included the Fatherhood
Initiative, established with a $100,000
venture grant from United Way, which
works with fathers 18 and older who are
unemployed and have active child-
support orders. The Beloit Fresh Start
Program helps participants obtain a
high school diploma and training to
earn industry-recognized certificates.
Community Action programs that offer
services to low-wage workers include
the Skills Enhancement Program’s
case management and skills training
and Community Kids Learning
Centers, which provide low-cost earlylearning opportunities, with flexible
hours, for children of working parents.
As a dynamic trailblazer, Lisa has
been able to envision and execute
innovative initiatives to prevent and
reduce poverty. The Community Action
Inc. team is achieving measurable and
impactful results. Of the first 50 men
enrolled in the Fatherhood Initiative,
37 completed the program and 33
obtained full-time employment. Eighty
two percent of participants in Beloit
Fresh Start have obtained a high school
diploma and industry-recognized
certificate. The Skills Enhancement
Program, provided to approximately 50
households annually, saw the average
wage increase for those completing the
program at $3.93 per hour, $13,000
annually.
United Way values its strong
partnership with Community Action,
Inc. and commends Lisa on her years
of leadership, activism and advocacy.
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Volunteer.
Lend your time, talent and
muscle. Contribute brainpower.
Geraldine
Hedberg
Award:
Beth Gliebe
We all have something to
offer. Everybody wins when
we all pitch in to advance the
common good.
Presented to an individual for their
outstanding volunteer service to the
United Way Blackhawk Region.
United Way’s Day of Caring serves as a
community service blitz. Volunteers and
corporate teams roll up their sleeves on
a variety of projects to benefit nonprofit
organizations, friends and neighbors
throughout our region. Coordinating the
logistics for an event like this requires
A volunteer crew from the ABC Supply
Co., Inc. fleet does some exterior
painting during Day of Caring at the
Boys & Girls Club in Janesville.
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enthusiasm, strong organizational
skills and an intense desire to make a
difference. Thus, Beth was the clear choice
for the 2014 Geraldine Hedberg Award.
For the past two years, she has served as
the volunteer coordinator for the Day of
Caring and steadily improved operations
and participation. In 2014, the number
of volunteers increased nearly 50% as
compared to 2013, with more than 725
volunteers from 27 companies teaming
up to work on 83 projects. Beth was also
instrumental in helping to secure the
use of Regal’s corporate hangar at the
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport – a
unique venue for the 2014 Campaign
Kickoff and Day of Caring breakfast.
Volunteers from Frito-Lay lent their
carpentry skills on the Day of Caring
to construct a new rear entrance deck
at Edgerton Community Outreach
Transitional Housing.
A Data Dimensions Day of Caring
volunteer pulls weeds near the
entrance of the YWCA of Rock County
Jeffris Flats apartment building.
United Way applauds Beth’s commitment
to volunteerism and deeply appreciates
her generosity of spirit.
Volunteers
from Minarik
Drives in
South Beloit
lend their
muscle to
Day of Caring
projects at
the Stateline
Family YMCA
in Beloit.
More than 30 volunteers from several Day
of Caring teams help to erect a fence at
the Beloit Domestic Violence Center.
LIVE UNITED Award: Regal
Presented to a company that displays
exceptional support to United Way
through its workplace campaign and
volunteer support.
Regal team members give, advocate and
volunteer. That’s what it means to LIVE
UNITED. In other words, they walk the walk,
with a resounding 94.6% of employees
participating in the United Way campaign.
As strong supporters of United Way’s
mission, Regal is dedicated to improving
lives and strengthening our community.
In 2014, Regal’s campaign total reached
$129,424 which represents an increase
of $19,959 over 2013. The team’s already
impressive per capita giving rose from
$797 to $950. In addition to their stellar
workplace campaign, Regal also provides
exceptional volunteer support of United
Beloit Health System volunteers
dig a hole to install a wooden post
during a Day of Caring project at
the Salvation Army in Janesville.
Way. Regal’s Chief Operating Officer,
Jon Schlemmer serves as Secretary
on the Board of Directors. Three Regal
employees participated on the 2014
Community Impact Council (CIC) and two
others served as members of the CIC
Financial Review Team. An enthusiastic
group of 45 employees joined in the
Day of Caring fun, working on varied
projects at the Boy Scouts’ Camp Indian
Trails in Janesville. Regal team members
also volunteer their time for other local
nonprofits, including: Beloit Meals on
Wheels, Caritas, Junior Achievement,
Salvation Army, and more.
United Way recognizes Regal for their
culture of comprehensive responsibility
and interconnectivity, as evidenced by
their generosity and volunteerism.
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Education.
Community impact
We envision a region where all children
and youth will have supportive learning
and development opportunities to grow
and become responsible adults. In 2014,
United Way Blackhawk Region allocated
$626,079 community dollars for the 31
programs listed below, to:
• Support children and youth through
early learning and care services,
before and after school programs,
character and leadership development
and recreational experiences.
• Emphasize academic success for
children of all ages.
• Expand opportunities for children
and youth to bond with peers,
mentors and positive role models.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program
Boy Scouts of America–Glacier’s
Edge Council
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville
Youth Development and Guidance Program
Catholic Charities
FACE–Kids
Children’s Service Society
Exchange Family Resource Center–Evansville
FACT (Families and Community Together)
City of Evansville
Evansville Youth Center
Community Action of Rock and
Walworth Counties
Community Kids Program
Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
Resource and Referral
Professional Development
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Family Services of SWANI
CASA of Rock County
Girl Scouts Badgerland Council
Leadership Experience
Janesville Community Day Care Center
Tuition Assistance–Ruger Site
Tuition Assistance–Infant Center
Lutheran Social Services
Positive Parenting Program
Runaway and Youth Services Program (RAYS)
Merrill Community Center
Youth Program
Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP)
Intergenerational Program
Rock Communities Youth Network
Youth Assessment Program
Salvation Army–Janesville
Youth Development/Community Center
Stateline Boys & Girls Club
Citizenship & Leadership
Cultural Enrichment
Outdoor Program
Personal Education
Social Recreation
Stateline Family YMCA
Childcare, After School Care & Day Camp Scholarships–Beloit
Childcare, After School Care & Day Camp Scholarships–Roscoe
YMCA of Northern Rock County
Preschool & Day Camp Scholarships–
Janesville location
Preschool & Day Camp Scholarships–
Milton location
YWCA Rock County
Childcare Program
Income.
Community impact
United Way is focused on ensuring
Individuals and families have their basic
needs met and achieve and sustain
self-sufficiency. In 2014, United Way
Blackhawk Region allocated $770,960
community dollars for the 34 programs
listed below, to:
• Connect people with critical resources
for emergency or basic needs.
• Assist in identifying and overcoming
obstacles/barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Increase access to skills training,
education and other support systems
that enable people to achieve selfsufficiency.
American Red Cross Badger Chapter
Disaster Services
Service to the Armed Forces
Beloit Meals on Wheels
Home Delivered Meals
Community Action of Rock and
Walworth Counties
AWARE
Beloit Fresh Start Program
Fatherhood Initiative
Skills Enhancement
Teen Parent Connections
Transitional Living Program
ECHO
ECHO Way Home
Edgerton Community Outreach
Food Pantry
Client Services
Breakfast Program
Energy Services
Crisis Case Management
Family Services of SWANI
Consumer Credit Counseling
Hands of Faith
Emergency Shelter for Homeless Families
KANDU Industries
Waiting List Project
Merrill Community Center
Senior Program
Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP)
Community Referrals
In Home Groups
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors
Salvation Army–Beloit
Food Pantry
Feeding Program
Corps Community Center
Salvation Army–Janesville
Family Social Services Assistance Program
Pathways Transitional Housing Program
Senior Services of Rock County
Benefit Specialist Program
Stateline Literacy Council
Adult Basic Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The Literacy Connection
Adult Literacy Education
Voluntary Action Center
Volunteer Center
Grant Center
YWCA Rock County
Immigrant Outreach Services
Transitions for Women
When you need help and don’t know where to turn, simply dial 2-1-1
to reach a caring community resource specialist.
United Way 2-1-1 is a 24/7 information and referral service
(available in almost any language) that connects people to a variety
of resources such as: housing search assistance, support groups,
food pantries, community clinics, and many other services.
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Health.
Community impact
United Way supports programs to help
residents of Rock County, Wisconsin and
northern Winnebago County, Illinois
enjoy healthy lives. In 2014, United Way
Blackhawk Region allocated $552,960
community dollars for the 36 programs
listed below, to:
• Increase awareness and access to
healthcare resources.
• Promote healthy lives through
education and activities.
Agrace Hospice
Grief and Bereavement Services
AIDS Network
Case Management
Beloit Regional Hospice
Transitions Program
Catholic Charities
Child and Family Services
Family Counseling
Recreation for Adults with Disabilities
Epilepsy Foundation
Community Education
Supportive Care
Family Respite Care Services
Combined Night of Respite/Sib’s Camp
Family Services of SWANI
Beloit Domestic Violence Survivor Center
Home Companion Registry
Individual & Family Counseling
Sexual Assault Recovery Program
Youth2Youth
HealthNet of Rock County
Primary Medical Care
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Dental Care
Vision Care
Independent Disability Services (IDS)
Respite at Risk
Lutheran Social Services
Counseling Programs–
Beloit & Janesville Clinics
Enrichment Center
Adult Day Care–Beloit & Janesville
Nutrition and Health Associates
Prenatal Care and Nutrition Education
S.M.I.L.E.S.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Stateline Boys & Girls Club
Physical Education
Stateline Family YMCA
Youth Membership Scholarships–
Beloit location
Youth Program Scholarships– Roscoe location
Youth Membership Scholarships–
Beloit location
Youth Program Scholarships– Roscoe location
Wisconsin Badger Camp
Campership Program
YMCA of Northern Rock County
Aquatic Program Scholarships–
Janesville location
Youth Membership Scholarships–
Janesville location
Youth Program Scholarships–
Milton location
Youth Membership Scholarships–
Janesville location
Youth Program Scholarships–
Milton location
YWCA Rock County
Alternatives to Violence
CARE House
FREE Prescription Savings Card
United Way Blackhawk Region partners with FamilyWize to lower the cost of
medicine for residents in Rock County, Wisconsin and northern Winnebago
County, Illinois by distributing free FamilyWize prescription discount cards.
The free cards cover all FDA-approved drugs and are accepted at 39 local
pharmacies. No registration, activation or paperwork is required.
Everyone deserves
opportunities to have a good
life: a quality education that
leads to a stable job, enough
income to support a family
through retirement, and good
health. That’s why United
Way’s work is focused on the
building blocks for a good life:
Education.
Helping Children and Youth
Achieve Their Potential
Income.
Promoting Financial Stability
and Independence
Health.
Improving Opportunities and
Access to a Healthy Life
Statement of financial position
Annual Marketing sponsors
United Way Blackhawk Region
December 31, 2014
(2014 subject to audit)
Thanks to the generosity of our annual
marketing sponsors, advertising
and outreach efforts are expended
separately, ensuring donor dollars are
invested in the community.
ASSETS2014
Cash and Investments
$ 1,782,496
Cash held for others
Pledge Receivables
1,558,900
Prepaid Expense
7,063
Interest in net assets of the Community Foundation
86,738
Land, Building and Equipment
327,821
Certificates of deposit, whose use is limited
8,344
Investments - at market
1,316,368
Perpetual charitable trust
549,751
Total assets
$ 5,637,482
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
$
4,657
Designations Payable
140,379
Due to Others
Accrued expenses
10,000
Total liabilities
155,036
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted
Designated by board
954,926
Undesignated 2,008,635
Temporarily restricted
1,703,225
Permanently restricted
815,661
Staff Directory
Total net assets
5,482,446
Mary Fanning-Penny, President
Michelle Brown, Finance Director
Sue Goike, Finance Assistant
Total liabilities and net assets
$5,637,482
Rick West, Marketing &
Communications Director
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United Way Blackhawk Region
205 N. Main St., Suite 101
Janesville, WI 53545
(608)757.3040
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