2014 AIACF Annual Report - Duluth Superior Area Community

2014 ANNUAL REPORT
B AY F I E L D
MADELINE
ISLAND&
RED CLIFF
Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
CREATING THE CHANGE
DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY
APOSTLE ISLANDS AREA
COMMUNITY FAMILY OF FUNDS
Dear Friends,
2014 marks one of Apostle Islands Area Community Fund’s
most successful years in fundraising. We raised $326, 290 and
created and completed some new funds: n Alex Smith-In Support
of Native American Treaty Rights n The West
Wind Fund n The Michael Madeline Island
Fund and completion of the n Miskwaabikaang
Fund (Red Cliff Fund).
We held two lucrative fundraisers. The
Miskwaabikaang Fund was in memory of Jeannie
Reyes Buffalo. The Apostle Islands Relay Swim was
for the Grutzner Madeline Island Fund. We are
grateful to our advisory board members: Chere
Gibson, Barb McCann, and Betsy Albert Peacock
for their work on the Miskwaabikaang event and
to Eric Grutzner and John Murphy for the Relay
Swim event. Thanks also to Mackenzie Grutzner
for all her help with our summer events.
Above: Barbara, Eric Jr.,
Mackenzie, and Eric Grutzner
(AIACF Chair) at St. Thomas
University
Below: Madelaine Herder
(Affiliate Officer), Nick Nelson,
and Winona La Duke with the
2014 Ojibwemowin signage
project on Madeline Island
AIACF, along with its two new donor advised
funds, awarded 16 grants totaling $51,582
to non-profit organizations. 2014 grants
addressed challenging social issues: domestic
violence, economic development, understanding
treaty rights, adequate funding for emergency
responders, obesity, racism and care for the elderly.
Thanks for your part in our community fund legacy
and for helping foster generosity – improving life in
Bayfield, Red Cliff, and on Madeline Island. Thanks
to the Otto Bremer Foundation for operations support
allowing all gifts to go directly into our growing
community fund.
– Eric Grutzner, Chair
– Madelaine Herder, Affiliate Officer
FINANCIAL STATUS
2014
2013
Contributions
$326,290
Donated Services
–
Interest and dividends
52,720
Net realized and unrealized gain
45,079
Refunds of grants
–
Miscellaneous
–
$246,271
–
27,742
156,370
1,000
–
Public Support and Revenue
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT
AND REVENUE
424,089
431,383
78,568
8,042
–
45,731
6,576
–
Program services
Fund raising
Public education
Management - Transfer
10,855
38,778
25,270
(6,448)
9,359
26,432
31,323
–
Total Functional Expenses
75,181
67,884
155,343
120,191
268,746
311,192
NET ASSETS,
BEGINNING OF YEAR
2,070,568
1,759,376
NET ASSETS,
END OF YEAR
2,339,314
2,070,568
Grants, Fees,
and Operating Expenses
Grants and scholarships
Investment management fees
Miscellaneous
Functional expenses
TOTAL GRANTS, FEES,
AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Change in net assets
25th Anniversary
Celebration Fund
A. L. Construction Services
Rich & Karen Aamodt
Steve Kairies
Lars & Nancy Akerberg
Todd & Antonietta Albert
Terry, Shawna, Tristan,
& Tripp Albert
Troy & Caryn Albert
Thomas Peacock
& Elizabeth Albert-Peacock
Jennifer E. Albrecht
Don & Lois Albrecht
Sylvia Algire
American Family Mutual
Insurance Company
Helga & Rolf Altena
Camilla A. & Howard R. Alton, Jr.
Amy R. & Philip S. Goldman
Foundation
Scott & Sarah Anderson
Terry & Heidi Anderson
Apostle Islands Realty
Kathleen C. Russell
Apostle Island Relay Swim
Scott Armstrong & Kathy Gang
Art & Martha Kaemmer Fund
of the HRK Foundation
Michael & Deanna Asbell
Ashwabay Outdoor Educational
Foundation, Inc.
Associated Bank
Sam Atkins & Eyleen Kajiwara
Anonymous Gift
Mike & Jo Bailey
Jean Baker
Richard Baker & Gail Konop Baker
Diane K. Ballweg
Gretchen & Mark Banks
Michael R. & Kathleen M. Barri
Don Baur & Phebe Jensch
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Bureau
Bayfield Community Education
Foundation, Inc.
Bayfield County Coffee Company
Bayfield Heritage Association, Inc.
Bayfield Home Trust Inc.
Bayfield Presbyterian Church
Rosamund P. Bell
Barbara Bellows
Benjamin Moore & Co.
Dr. Robert Benjamin
Michael C. Berg
Kathy & Greg Bergner
- Applegrove Inn
Kathryn Bergner
Eurgel & Denise Berry
David Saetre & Janet Bewley
Tony & Kathy Biebl
Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
Robert H. Biegert
Kay Biga & Patrick Spott
Jack & Pat Blackwell
John & Eileen Bloom
Blue Vista Farm
Ann Bochler
Bodin’s Inc.
Beta Bodin
Bonnie Bodin
Tom & Janet Bodin
William & Shirley Bodin
John & Jo Boll
Norma L. Bolliger
Jerry Boutin
Willard & Susan Boyd
Rita D. Brandt
Bremer Bank, N.A.
Stephanie B. Bresette
Kari Breunig
Lynn M. Brice
Edie Bristol
Bill & Judy Brown
Michael & Donna Brown
Mei Castor & Dan Bryant
Buffalo Bay Store
Henry & Mary Jo Buffalo
Jean Buffalo
Mark & Kate Bugher
Lee & Jim Bujold
Wayne & Linda Burggraaff
Martin & Sheryl Burkel
James R. Burmeister
Maureen Burns
Richard R. & Elizabeth M. Burns
Marilyn Buscher
Ms. Helen D. Bush
William D. Bussey
Bill & Nancy Bussey
Terry C. Butler
Becky Byers Strand
Charles & Dawn Campion
John B. Cardle
Lars & Mary Carlson
Carolyn Foundation
Sarah & Jerry Caruso Fund
of The Minneapolis Foundation
Arnie & Patty Carver
Richard L. Carver
Jeanette Southmayd Caspari
John Caspari
The Castille Family
Chana & Al Chechik
Joel Chechik
Joel & Marc Chechik & Families
Michael F. Childers
& Glenn W. Carlson
Jim & Vicki Chossek
Christ Episcopal Church
Dr. Diane Christel
Pat & Betty Christel
... ON LAND AND LAKE
GRANT PROPOSALS
March 1st is the AIACF annual grant proposal
deadline. Visit www.dsacommunityfoundation.com
for more information. We request a letter of intent
submitted electronically two weeks prior.
FUNDRAISER AND TRIBUTE
The AIACF completed the Red Cliff Fund with
a successful fundraiser at Legendary Waters.
Thank you to generous merchants, friends and family
for over 150 donated items. It was quite an event with
games, Native Expressions Hoop Dancers and a live
dessert auction. Bayfield Mayor Larry MacDonald was
auctioneer. Henry Buffalo Jr., master of ceremonies,
paid a beautiful tribute to his sister Jeannie, one of our
first AIACF advisory board members.
AIACF 2014 SUMMER EVENTS ...
IN THE BIG LAKE
The first annual Apostle Island Relay Swim
(AIRS) fundraiser around Madeline Island was
a 20-mile relay swim for some and for one woman,
a solo 20 miles. Master Swimmer Karen Zemlin, the
only solo swimmer, won first place. The 2nd place
relay team included many youth swimmers and several
elite swimmers including Bill Weaver, Jeff Shea and
Samantha Simon.
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1 Karen K Zemlin, solo swimmer-1st place
2 AIRS Group, l-r: Scott Armstrong, Karen Zemlin, Eric
Grutzner, Steve Birenberg, Brittany Schmitt, Tom Zemlin,
and Jack Beagan
3 AIRS youth swimmers
4 An array of desserts for the Red Cliff Fund cake auction
5 Henry Buffalo paid tribute to his sister, Jeannie Reyes Buffalo
6 Red Cliff Fundraiser organizers, l-r: Barb McCann,
Chere Gibson, and Betsy Albert-Peacock
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Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
Jim & B. J. Collier
David & Cynthia Collins
Joanne & Jim Collins
Madeleine R. Collins
Gary & Svea Cooke
Cooper Hill House B&B
CORE Community Resources, Inc.
John & Linda Cory
Sheila Coyle
Joe Crawford
William J. Cronon
Frank & Gisela Crosby
Mr. Gerald Cubbin
& Ms. Diane Gibson
Kenneth & Maureen Curran
Mortimer W. Cushman
Doug & Joan Cybela
Mary L. Dahlin
Colleen Daly & Nathan Meyer
Margaret V. Daly
Kris & Bruce Davidson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Davidson
Dell Financial Services
Bette & John DeMars
Gerald & Susan DePerry
Patt Kenute DePerry
Ray DePerry
John H. & Mary H. DeVoe
Dharma Merchant Services
Kevin & Beth Dooley
Dr. Andrew & Gingie Doroschak
Duluth Superior Area
Community Foundation
Virginia M. Duncan
James Dunn
Brian & Mariko Dunne
Denis A. Dunne
Robert J. Dunne Jr.
Bob Durfey & Ann Barthelemy
Devan & JoAnn Dutra
Megan & David Dzwonkowski
Lucille G. Eckels
Ed Uhlien Family Foundation
Ehlers & Pierce CPAS, Inc.
Mark Ehlers
David & Sally Ekstrand
Mike Eldred & Kate Kitchell
Timothy & Stephanie Eldredge
Scott & Sandy Ellarson
Elizabeth A. Emery
Mr. Robert E. Emery
Barbara Coffin & Daniel Engstrom
Victoria A. Erhart
Kathleen E. Erickson
Jay Erstling & Pixie Martin
Ms. Janet H. Esposito
Bill & Sally Heytens/Ethel’s at 250
Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Fahien
Dennis & Susan Farrell
Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
Bill & Claudia Ferraro
Beth Fischlowitz
Joy Fisher
Susanne G. Fisher
Joe & Elaine Floyd
Glenn & Celeste Forbes
Margie & Carl Fredrickson
Friends of the Apostle Islands
National Lakeshore
Tom & Roxanne Frizzell
Ms. Judy Galbraith
Warren & Beth Gall
Patricia & Lawrence Gansluckner
Mr. James P. Gardner
Mark & Julie Gaukler
Mr. Preston G. Gee
Elbridge & Barbara Gerry
John & Susan Gerzina
Terry & Chere Gibson
Girl Scouts of Minnesota
& Wisconsin Lakes & Pines Council
Ruth Goetz
Mimi Gokey
Joan Goodhue
Robert & Lavonne Goslin
Persis Gow Family
Ellen D. Grace
Donald & Barbara Graham
Dr. & Mrs. William H. Grant
Charles A. Greenman
Margaret L. Griener
Margaret Griese
Dr. Eric & Barbara Grutzner
Janice & Fritz Grutzner
Kris & Fritz Grutzner
William & Judy Hable
Joanne Hadland
Robert Hadland
Solveig R. Hadland
Bill & Fran Halverson
George Hansen
David Johnson & Mike Rasmus
David & Ilona Harju
Muffy & Henry Harmon
Grandon & Dot Harris
Judith L. Harrison
Kathy Harrison & Ray Hoefert
Patricia Sweney Hart
Marilyn Hartig
Bruce Hartigan
Kitty Hartnett
Susan & Bob Hartzell
Thomas A. Heberlein
& Elizabeth J. Thomson
Tom & Janine Heffelfinger
Grace Heitsch
Joyce E. Henry
Marcia & Burke Henry
Mary Hepner
Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.
NEW FUNDS IN 2014
DONOR ADVISED
Alexandra Smith Fund - In Support of Native
American Treaty Rights, part of the AIACF family
of funds, supports programs that create understanding,
appreciation, and promotion of Native American
treaty rights and programs that support leadership
opportunities.
Human Rights Temporary Fund (2004) supports
human rights projects in the Bayfield-LaPointeRed Cliff area.
Michael Madeline Island Fund (2013) was established to sustain Madeline Island’s quality of life through
support of nonprofits located in, or serving the Island.
Miskwaabikaang Fund (Red Cliff Fund) (2012)
makes grants to Red Cliff nonprofits which serve that
community with programs and
services contributing to the
traditional values of the Ojibwe
way of life through its arts,
language, medicinal foods
and ceremonies.
DONOR ADVISED
Alexandra Smith was committed to the promotion of Native
American Wisdom and Treaty Rights. She completed Gathering
Together, a digital collection of Ojibwe narratives and had other
great work in her future, but her life ended too soon.
FIELD OF INTEREST
West Wind Fund, part of the AIACF family of funds,
provides grants in Bayfield, Wisconsin for preservation
projects to build or rebuild/reimagine historic sites or
protect historic places on public lands.
Apostle Islands Area Community Impact Fund
(2009), created by an Otto Bremer Foundation
matching challenge, is used for operations and/or
grantmaking.
Grutzner Madeline Island Fund (2006) supports
nonprofit organizations serving Madeline Island and
its residents.
Human Rights Fund (2000) supports projects that
promote tolerance and combat bigotry, racism and
discrimination in the Apostle Islands area.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Fund (2013) allows the donor
to participate actively in the
grant making process with
a focus on animal-assisted
therapy for people of all ages
with mental, emotion, developKimberly West, has
restored, reimagined and
mental and psychological
renovated several historic
challenges. The fund is in the
buildings in Bayfield.
memory of Cordelia Anne
The West Wind Fund
ensures resources to
Brinton.
preserve Bayfield’s history
Peter M. and Betty W.
Rogers Fund (2007) allows the donor to participate
actively in the grant making process.
DESIGNATED
Apostle Islands Area Community Operating Fund
supports activities of the AIACF (2000)
Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Program
Services Fund (2002) provides direct support for the
operating costs of the Community Foundation.
Apostle Islands Bremer Operating Fund (2009)
supports activities of the Apostle Islands Area
Community Fund.
Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
Madelaine S. Herder
Andy & Kitty Herriott
Susan Higgins
The High China Poker
for a Purpose Club
Virginia Hirsch
Karen W. Hites
Ronald Hockin
Sarah M. Houle-Johns
Neil J. Howk & Susan M. Larsen
HRK Foundation
Gerald & Carole Huhn
Virginia R. Humphrey
Mary & Stan Hunter
Terry & Ann Huntrods
Mary Lou & Pat Irvine
Tom & Paula Iverson
Joel & Linda Jackson
Mike & Connie Jackson
Jocelyn Jacobs
Susan & Jim Jahoda
Joseph & Elizabeth Jauquet
Beverly Jensch
Tom & Marlene Jensch
Ms. Kathryn Jensen
& Mr. Robert C. Bloecher
Sarah & George Johns
Curt & Ruth Johnson
Joanne’s Scandinavian Gifts
Jerry & Merodie Johnson
William E. & Nancy Platt Jones
Gene & Joy Jordan
Eileen Jursik
Art & Martha Kaemmer
Mr. Robert D. Karwath Jr.
Karen J. Basina
Joyce & Rolland Kiel
Peter & Lisa Kierland
Georgann & Dennis Kilbane
Meg & John Klungness
Otto W. Knauth
Gary & Mae Patrice Knowles
Keith Koenning & Patricia Murphy
Kolar Auto Group
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Korpela
Thomas & Kathryn Kromroy
Denny & Judy Kurschner
Ms. Ellen L. Kwiatkowski
& Mr. Eric P. Carlson
Marina Lachecki
& James Kasperson
Three Points LLC
Howard & Ruby Larsen
William & Marilyn Larson
William & Julia Leakey
Jan & Jim Leffler
Thomas Leghorn & Theresa Kump
Leghorn
Eric & Laurel Lein
Kristin Lein
Thanks to Donors
Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
Ms. Laurel H. Lein
Drs. Sidney & Lynne Levitsky
Mary Stryker Lewandowski
Elisa Voss & Steve Lewis
Joseph M. Lievois
Bob & Diana Lind
Peter R. Lindell
Wayne & Gay Lindquist
Hal & Marty Liphart
The Hostetter Family
Grant Herman & Gail Green and
Living Adventure
Leslie Livingston & David Miller
Dave Locey
Judith Lokken-Strom
Rick London
Mary J. & Robert W. Lunde
Doralu & Bill Lynch
Marjorie A. Lyon
Madeline Island Association, Inc.
Madeline Island Ferry Line, Inc.
George & Anna Magnin
Mains’l Services
Cindy Dillenschneider
& Jason Maloney
Judy & Tom Manley
Richard & Johanna Marquis
Ms. Heidi Martell
Nancy J. Martin
Mary H. Rice Foundation
Mary H. Rice Fund
of the HRK Foundation
Bill & Eunice Matthews
Mark & Bonnie Matuseski
Cray McCally
Lisa Kierland McCally
Barbara & Dennis McCann
Kathleen McCartin
William F. McCarty
Patrick McGranahan
Ann B. McKinney
Wendy & Malcolm McLean
Paul & Barbara McLeod
Mary McNeil
Debra McRoberts
Patricia S. Meier
Dorothy S. Merchant
Metropolitan Endodontics, Ltd.
Beth Meyers & Kevin Buzicky
Edward & Dawn Michael
Marjorie K. Miller
Lin & Pat Moe
Jane & Jim Moeller
Ms. Agnes Moniza
Ruth Moon
Dr. & Mrs. Victor Morcos
Thomas & Sally Morin
Mark Musolf & Jocelyn Jacobs
Charitable Fund
Nancy M. Nason
Madeline Island/LaPointe Community Clinic
Fund (2011) provides assistance to the clinic for their
daily operations.
Madeline Island Public Library Fund (2011) was
established to assist library services to Madeline
Island residents.
PREVIOUSLY CREATED FUNDS
FIELD OF INTEREST
AIACF granted funds to the Bayfield School District which
support student travel and a documentary “Superior-Baikal:
The Lakes and Their Cultures”
DESIGNATED, cont’d
Martin Hanson Conservation Endowment Fund
(2008) supports the Friends of the Apostle Islands
National Lakeshore, Inc.
ORGANIZATIONAL ENDOWMENT
Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation
Fund (2007) supports the foundation’s mission
to provide a quality, affordable outdoor recreation
experience that renews and enhances the lives
of people in the Chequamegan Bay area.
Bayfield Community Education Foundation
Fund (2001) supports the agency’s mission to
facilitate achievement of educational excellence
by students attending schools located within the
Bayfield School District.
Bayfield Heritage Association Fund (2001)
supports the agency’s mission to promote awareness,
appreciation and preservation of Bayfield’s distinctive
history.
CORE Endowment Fund (2007) supports the
organization in bringing together community and
families to meet the needs of seniors in the northern
communities of the Bayfield Peninsula.
Apostle Islands Area Community Fund (2000)
actively promotes private giving for the public good
of the Apostle Islands area. The following funds, part
of AIACF’s family of funds, address changing needs.
Albrecht-Vogt Family Fund
Bodin Family Fund
Helen DeHaven Bush Family Fund
Hartnett-Helm Family Fund
Kierland-Henry Family Fund
Ann and Dave Locey Family Fund - 2000
Dr. Michael and Deanna Asbell Family Fund
Cleveland Family Fund
Joanne B. Hadland Family Fund
Bill and Marilyn Larson Family Fund
John S. Meier Family Fund
Edward and Dawn Michael Family Fund - 2001
Jerry and Mary Phillips Family Fund
Gene and Carole Qualle Family Fund - 2002
Bell Southmayd Lamont Family Fund
Collins Family Fund
Tom and Roxanne Frizzell Family Fund
Ole J. and Ingeborg Hadland Family Fund
Walt and Lin Pomeroy Family Fund
Tom and Liz Purcell Family Fund
Larry A. Reiten Family Fund
Robert and Carolyn Sneed Family Fund - 2003
Homeward Bound Fund - 2006
G.R.A.C.E. Fund - 2007
Eric and Laurel Lein Family Fund
Robert Tucker Family Fund - 2008
2014 donors are highlighted
Greg Navarro
Ms. Diane M. Nemec
Carrie L. Nelson
John Nelson
& Monica Gray-Nelson
Julian B. & Marie T. Nelson
Carol Neubauer
James E. & Betsy Knode Newton
David & Bernice Nixon
Faith North
Mike North
Northern Lights Health
Care Center
Dan & Marilyn Nourse
Mrs. Lyman Nourse
Paul & Dianne Nussbaum
Evelyn C. O’Brien
Gerald R. O’Brien, M.D.
Molly O’Brien
Demaris Brinton
& Theron O’Connor
Craig D. Obey
Dave & Joan Obey
Cari & Jeff Obst
Art & Joan Ode
Marjorie F. Ohm
Sharon Okonek
Lisa A. Olmsted
Neil C. Olsen
Nancy Sandman Ostertag
Bethany & Christopher Owen
Otto Bremer Foundation
Pace Woods Foundation
Peter M. & Betty W. Rogers Fund
Kenneth A. Peterson, M.D.
Phil & Sheree Peterson
Richard & Donna Pfeiffer
Mara & Jeff Pflanzer
Jerry & Mary Phillips
Phillips-Smith Investment Co.
Margot H. Phillips/Mary H. Smith
James M. & Barbara Pitblado
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Pitblado
Laura D. Platt & Nancy P. Jones
Judith Polich
Walt & Lin Pomeroy
Port Superior Village
Association, Inc.
Sandy Pratt
Ted & Theresa Priem
Constance Pries
Beth & Steve Probst
Patrick & Barbara Provo
Prudential Matching Gifts
Program
Anonymous Gift
Nicole Pugliese
Pugsley Fund of HRK Foundation
Tom & Liz Purcell
Mr. Albert E. Pyott
Dorothy Qualle
2014 donors are highlighted
Gene Qualle
Racheli’s at the Twin Silo’s
Michael G. & Kathleen A. Radtke
Thomas & Kristen Radtke
Dean Rau & Sarah Lund
Recreation & Fitness Resources Inc.
Regional Hospice Services, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Wally Reinhardt
Larry Reiten
Sarah & Michael Renner
Kent & Dorothy Richmond
Peter & Sara Richter
Gary H. Rieman
Louise S. Robbins
Roe & Meyer, S.C., CPAs
Gary & Kay Roffers
Ron & Annie Roffers
Mark & Nancy Rogers
Peter M. Rogers
Christopher & Helen Roland
Matthew Rosendahl
Constance & Hamilton N. Ross
Sarah Ross
The Rossberger Family
Thomas & Nancy Rothman
Rev. Christopher Rowson
Elizabeth Rumsey & Stephen Rice
Hung Q. Russell
& Ms. Catherine A. Liska
Robin T. & Gary Russell
Howard & Gina Russell
Kathleen C. Russell
Mike & Pamela Ryan
Keith & Laura Ryskoski
Janet Bewley & David Saetre
Jim & Cheryl Samples
Holly C. Sampson
Anne N. Sandman
Kevin & Dana Sandstrom
Nancy & Steve Sandstrom
Susi Saxl & Robert Kramer
Carlin Scanlan
Edward & Sheila Seim
Alonzo B. & Evelyn L. Seran
Irving & Janet Shapiro
The Shea Family
Michelle & Tom Shrider
Elizabeth T. Shutes
Vernon & Barbara Sieling
Nick & Nancy Sievers
Carl & Elizabeth Silverman
Charles & Janet Simoneau
Rick & Diana Smith
Howard & Leona Smith
Margorie Smith
Steve & Elizabeth Smith
Carolyn Sneed
Dave & Judy Sonstegard
Pamela Sordelet
F.K. (Keith) & Carol Sowl
Thanks to Donors
2014 donors are highlighted
2014 AIACF GRANT AWARDS
CREATING CHANGE
With two new donor advised funds, AIACF awarded
$51,582 in grants to non-profits, addressing: domestic
violence, economic development, Native American
treaty rights, emergency responders, obesity, racism,
and care for the elderly.
GRUTZNER MADELINE ISLAND
FAMILY FUND
La Pointe Fire Department: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for better fire suppression and prevention, and rescue response. Bayfield Recreational
Center: Martial Arts classes on Madeline Island.
AIACF UNRESTRICTED FUND
Aqueous: Quarterly arts magazine for the region.
Ashland Chamber Music Ensemble: musicians
from Bayfield, Washburn, and Ashland area perform
Chamber Music for Bayfield School District students.
Bayfield Recreational Community Center:
A Bayfield Pavilion lease accommodates growing need
for health and wellness classes. Bayfield School
District: Supports student travels and documentary
“Superior-Baikal: The Lakes and Their Cultures” –
a cultural immersion in Siberia’s Lake Baikal region.
City of Bayfield: Side Scan Sonar, a device to aid in
safe, efficient water and ice rescues. CORE: The Fair
Weather Friends program provides a safe environment
for elderly during inclement weather. La Pointe
Township: Ojibwemowin language signs recognize
sacred, Native heritage of Madeline Island. Lake
Superior Big Top Chautuaqua: Season-long effort
celebrates the Native American heritage and culture.
Madeline Island Community Garden: Part-time
gardener to oversee communal garden plots. Native
Expressions Drum and Dance Troupe: Funds an
additional dance instructor.
PHOTO: ROS NELSON
Thanks to Donors
AIACF HUMAN RIGHTS FUND
Northwoods Women, Inc: works with Bayfield
High School’s Manaajitoon Crew (“respect” in
Ojibwe) – “Expect Respect: Changing Attitudes
About Sexual Assault” project. Donor Advised
Fund: Alexandra Smith Fund In Support of Native
American Treaty Rights. Tribal Youth Media
Initiative: Bad River Traditional Youth Media is a
cornerstone of the larger project of a media center
to produce media in support of sovereignty, treaty
rights, and land stewardship. Native American
Education Technology: NAET is a broadcast
entity working with Indian Country TV. It broadcasts
hearings and rallies live and produces broadcast
videos supporting treaty rights, pro water movement
and self sustaining economic communities based on
wild rice and maple syrup. Donor Advised Fund:
Animal Assisted Fund In Memory of Cordelia Anne
Brinton Can Do Canines: Can Do Canines and the
Federal Prison Camp collaborate on a restorative
justice program. Qualified inmates become puppy
raisers for Can Do Canines’ future assistance dogs.
2014 AIACF ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Eric Grutzner, Vice Chair
Barb McCann
Betsy Albert Peacock
Glenn Carlson
Tim Faust
Chere Gibson
Dee Johnson
John Murphy
Sara Richter
Mackenzie Grutzner,
summer intern
Michael Spencer & Patricia Lenz
John Spilotro
Aaron & Donna Staab
Nancy Offutt Stablein
Leo & Chris Stern
Janet Sternat
James A. Stolpestad
Stout Development Services, Inc.
Susan L. Streitz
Virginia & Edward Stringer
Donald Stroot
Patricia L. Summerfield
Superior Charters, Inc.
John & Fran Swanson
John & Elizabeth Telford
John & Mary Thiel
Bud & Karen Thiel
Richard G. Thompson
Ralph & Loanne Thrane
Christine & James Torke
Lynn Torke
Michael Torke
Tom & Lavetta Torke
Robin Trinko-Russell
Peter Tropman & Virginia Graves
Trudeau Construction, Inc.
Robert B. Tucker
Rick & Jan Utecht
Julie & Jay Van Cleave
Richard & Teresa Van Gelder
Ron & Roxanne Van Veldhuizen
Virginia Vogt Vance
Steven & Nami Vizanko
Ms. Jane Vogt & Mary Scott
Richard & Florence Vogt
Johannes & Lynne von Trapp
W M Foundation
Timothy Walsh & Patricia Milun
Bridget Weber
Jack & Jane Weir
Mr. William H. Wheeler
Marilyn La Pointe Winterer
WI Dept. of Revenue
Donna W. Woods
Mr. Thomas K. Woods
Evelyn Wright
Karl & Evelyn Wright
Captain Donald A. Youel
Thank you to
– Joannes Scandinavian Gifts for
the 2014 holiday weekend event
– Red Cliff & Apostle Islands Relay
Swim Fundraiser attendees
– Merchants’ silent auction gifts
– Jack Beagan for escorting
relay swimmers
– Wood, Palazolo & Russell families
for host docks in the AIRS event
– Grutzner Family for hosting
donor & AIRS events .