2012 ABC Annual Report - Ability Building Center

ABC
Ability Building Center
Our
Mission ...
to improve the quality of life in Southeastern Minnesota
by providing rehabilitation and employment services
for persons with disabilities and OTHER special needs.
Annual Report 2012
president & director’s
Message...
Board President Alice Adamson and
Executive Director Steve Hill
The year 2012 was much more stable than the two prior years, especially in the areas of program funding and
available work. Despite 2012 being the third year in a row that there were program funding cuts from the State
of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development and Department of Human Services, a
rebounding economy provided ample work opportunities both in the community and “in center”. We served
a total of 876 individuals with disabilities in ABC programs during 2012. This represents a steady increase of
people receiving services since 2010, when we served a total of 823 people.
ABC received over $428,000 in revenue from donations and fund raising in 2012. That’s an all time high
for ABC and we want to take this opportunity to thank our donors and the Rochester and Houston County
communities for their on-going financial support of ABC’s mission. A good portion of the funds that were
raised will go to replace our roof on the main building in Rochester in the summer of 2013. It’s estimated that
the cost of the repair and replacement of the roof will exceed $300,000.
Certainly one of the highlights for ABC in 2012 was the on-going success of the Ability Built Computer program.
Three years ago ABC took the computer refurbishing program over from Olmsted United Way. Although the
program has been primarily operated by volunteers, there have been numerous opportunities for a number
of individuals served by ABC to work in various capacities in the computer refurbishing process. During 2012
there was a record number of computers that were refurbished and purchased at a significantly reduced price
by individuals and families in our community that might not otherwise be able to afford this technology. We
want to thank the talented and experienced volunteers and our community partners that have helped to make
this program a growing success: Mayo Clinic, IBM, Olmsted County, Olmsted United Way, Rochester School
District and all the individuals that donated used technology or provided their time and expertise to help ABC
with this important community project.
During 2012, ABC experienced some set-backs in its community based contracts. Earlier in the year we lost
a sizeable janitorial contract with one of our local school districts and later in the year one of our oldest and
largest community-based contracts was down-sized because of low work availability. We have been able to
develop some new work opportunities to offset these loses, however, it will take a substantial amount of work
throughout 2013 to catch up with all the opportunities that these large contracts provided in the past.
We encourage you to read the rest of our annual report to get a glimpse of the highlights and some of the
challenges ABC faced in 2012. All in all it was a very positive year and we were able to continue and extend our
mission to the communities that we serve. So again we want to thank our supporters and stakeholders for all
that you do to make it possible for ABC to continue to experience the success that it does year after year. Thank
You!
Development
Highlights ...
• IBM worked with Ability Building Center and its
Ability Built Computer program. In addition to the
volunteers and sponsorship, IBM also donated
$10,000 to the Ability Built Computer program to
offset costs of organization and expansion.
• Ability Building Center received donations of more
than $78,000 for the roof replacement project on
the main plant in Rochester and received pledges
and promises of an additional $70,000 - $80,000.
• The Minnesota STAR program provided grants and
equipment in the amount of $73,573 to procure and
maintain assistive technology for the Southern
Minnesota Assistive Technology Center (SMATC)
program, and to cover expenses of continuing SMATC
as one of three state wide regional resource centers
for assistive technology.
• The annual ABC golf tournament raised over $60,000
in revenue from golf sponsors, golf registrations,
donations and raffle items.
• Memorial gifts and gifts of recognition in excess of
$7,500 were received in the names of friends and
loved ones.
• Charter Communications again provided opportunities
for Ability Building Center to air close to $40,000
in television spots throughout the year promoting
program participant’s work abilities. KTTC donated
television air time to promote the golf tournament.
KAAL also provided opportunities for Ability Building
Center to reach out to the surrounding communities
through public service announcements and free
advertisements.
• Houston County operations received $29,036 in
donations and contributions during two fundraisers
held in Houston County.
• Additional contributions to ABC over the year of over
$86,000 were received in a variety of ways for use in
programs to improve the quality of life in Southeastern
Minnesota by providing rehabilitation and employment
services for persons with disabilities and other special
needs.
2012
Financial Statement
(unaudited revenue)
Revenue:
Trade Sales & Community Contracts:
$3,457,184
Program Service Fees:
$7,449,694
$385,861
Contributions:
$111,310
United Way Allocations:
Other Income:
$12,759
Investment Income:
$120,864
Total Revenue:
$11,537,672
Program Services Expenses:
Vocational Development:
Center Based Employment:
Ability Enterprises:
Abilities Unlimited:
ABC Works:
Community Based Employment:
Total Program Services:
Supporting Services:
Management and General:
Development:
Total Supporting Services:
Total Expenses:
Change in Net Assets:
$194,704
$3,223,329
$2,382,178
$411,046
$2,186,018
$1,965,154
$10,362,430
$796,894
$226,065
$1,023,049
$11,385,479
$152,193
2012
Program Update...
For more than 50 years, Ability Building Center has
offered persons with disabilities and other barriers to
employment, a range of program and service options
designed to assist them in meeting their personal
measure of success.
ABC measures success one person at a time. Without
the partnerships we’ve been fortunate to develop
with other community agencies, businesses,
employers, governmental entities, funders, service
organizations, and the general public, none of the
success ABC has experienced would be possible. We
know behind any success there are many people
involved providing support behind the scenes.
“When you have a disability, knowing that you are
not defined by it is the sweetest feeling.”
Anne Wafula Strike
Despite the ongoing gloomy economic conditions
and uncertain government financial support, Ability
Building Center has continued to provide the same
level of quality services to people with disabilities
and other needs in Southeastern Minnesota that our
stakeholders expect. We recognize there are many
stakeholders (i.e. volunteers, county social service
personnel, Vocational Rehabilitation Services staff,
employers, and of course, family and friends) who
contribute in many ways to our success.
Ability Building Center served 876 people; just above
the 841 served in the 2011 programming year. The
Supported Employment program continues to
represent the largest group of individuals served
by ABC, followed by our Center-based Employment
program. The demographics of those served by ABC
remained relatively unchanged from year-to-year,
as persons served with developmental disabilities
and mental health concerns made up a significant
portion of those served in 2012.
Stakeholder satisfaction with the Ability Building
Center services remains high and reflects the levels
seen in years past. Stakeholders consistently ranked
ABC high in overall satisfaction with ABC programs
and services. Surveys are distributed throughout
the year to persons served, as well as their teams.
The information is then used by program staff as
it comes in to the agency to make modifications
to programming as needed. We believe being
responsive to the feedback we receive leads to
greater stakeholder satisfaction, and is one of the
reasons why stakeholders select Ability Building
Center.
The variety and accessibility to programs and services
Ability Building Center offers is often mentioned by
stakeholders as a draw to Ability Building Center’s
programs. Further, stakeholders mention the
ease in which they are able to transfer between
programs and services as their needs and abilities
change. Inclusion, skills improvement, programming
designed for each individual, and opportunity all
describe ABC and what stakeholders desire.
Programming highlights include the continued
growth of the ISE (Individualized Supported
Employment) program which provides those
individuals who have the skills to work in a supported
employment environment, but may require a
little extra help to remain working successfully in
the community. In addition, the PACTT assistive
technology program changed its name to SMATC
(Southern Minnesota Assistive Technology Center)
to better define what the program does and the
region served. The program was featured in a
Rochester Post-Bulletin newspaper article this past
summer as a follow-up to a story about a family
whose daughter experienced a traumatic brain
injury and was searching for assistive technology. In
addition, SMATC has presented the latest high-end
assistive technology devices to the graduate-level
Occupational students at the University of Minnesota
– Rochester.
Ability Built Computers has shown some growth and
continues to provide the chance for persons with
disabilities to develop technical skills in computer
teardown, testing, and sales. Opportunities for
interaction with our dedicated volunteers and the
customers of Ability Built Computers provide the
transferrable skills employers seek.
The Community Based School to Work program
served 55 students in 2012. In June, 15 students
graduated and successfully completed the
program. Of the 15 graduates, 13 chose to continue
programming with Ability Building Center by
transferring into adult programming. Of the two
who chose not to continue programming, one went
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902 883
830
880 874 879 886
876
823 841
600
400
200
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
ABC Numbers Served by Program 2012
200
142
100
100
WI
ILS
AE
SE
WAT
34 39
PACTT
23
2
AU
25
COMP
EVAL
0
72
68
60
55
AO
50
WORKS
150
193
165
Primary Disability of ABC Participants 2012
200
194 196
150
125
100
96
60
50
78
31
67
Other
Visual
TBI
P/N
12
MR sev
13
MR mod
4
MR mil
0
LD
Despite many external challenges, Ability
Building Center remains committed to providing
individualized, effective, cost-efficient and
meaningful services to help persons with disabilities
reach their own measure of success. Although
people with disabilities and other barriers to
employment usually are found to have a higher rate
of unemployment than persons without disabilities,
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MI/ED
In the Houston County Center-based program,
participants have been busy assembling product
into boxes, assembling boxes, working in the
Twice is Nice store learning retail skills, folding and
bolting polishing pads, assembling Kerndt Livestock
products and various other assembly and sewing
jobs. Meanwhile, in the Houston County ABC
Works program, packaging work from Infastech,
a business partner located in Decorah, Iowa, has
provided much-needed center-based work for
Works participants. Distributing this great work
opportunity evenly to all program sites in Houston
County ensured that all ABC program participants
had an adequate amount and greater variety of work
options.
Unduplicated Participants Served Past 10 Years
CBE
Abilities Unlimited (AU) had another good year
overall as AU’s work crew has remained consistent
during the year with 15 participants involved in work
activities. Out of the 15, 11are working in the AU work
crew and 4 are working in the Center-based program
area developing independent work skills. Everyone
that has expressed an interest in working is currently
working. On Thursdays, Abilities Unlimited offers a
pre-vocational class to everyone that is interested.
Participants are enjoying the pre-vocational classes
and work activities as it helps give them a sense of
purpose and accomplishment. The ability to offer
vocational and pre-vocational activities is what sets
Abilities Unlimited apart from other vendors.
“Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do
just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” Martina Navratilova
CBSCE
Of the 17 new referrals, 11 were referred through
the Rochester School District. Four students
were referred through Zumbro Education District
(two from Pine Island and two from Stewartville).
Zumbrota-Mazeppa referred one new student, as did
Rochester STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math) Academy and the Hiawatha School District
(St. Charles).
Hearing
While the School to Work program lost 15 students to
graduation, the program gained 17 referrals that all
began programming before December 31, 2012.
Ability Building Center created positive outcomes for
those served by our programs in 2012. The success of
ABC’s programs relies not only on the dedicated staff
and talented volunteers, but also our many partners
throughout the community. We are grateful for the
support of our stakeholder, as together we work
toward a brighter future for persons with disabilities.
CD
on to college and the other achieved competitive
employment.
Livin’ the Dream!
This spring marks the two year anniversary since
ABC employs nine staff that ensure a safe and
Ability Building Center began providing residential
comfortable living environment around the clock
services for two individuals in Spring Grove,
for the two ladies. Although the dedicated employees
Minnesota. The residents rent the home, and ABC
are referred to as staff by ABC, Sonja and Jenny
provides 24 hour staff supervision to ensure their
consider them more like family and appreciate
safety and assist with their daily living needs. The
the caring and supportive
ranch style home has a living area and bedroom on
environment in which
each floor to allow each resident their privacy and is
they live.
tailored to reflect their individuality. The residents
share the kitchen area on the main floor and generally
plan their mealtimes together.
Sonja is retired, but is actively involved in a variety
of leisure activities that she can enjoy in the comfort
of her own home. Some of her favorite pastimes
include: baking, puzzles, cutting, organizing and
decorating for upcoming holidays. Sonja also
enjoys social activities and events which
she attends with her support staff. ABC
staff provides transportation and
accompany Sonja on a variety of
community outings in the local area.
Sonja loves to visit with both old and new
friends and has an excellent memory of past
events that she enjoys reminiscing about.
Jenny is employed by ABC Works Monday
through Friday and has community job
sites at Caledonia Care and Rehab &
Caledonia Workout Center. After work
on Wednesdays ABC staff takes Jenny
swimming in Decorah, Iowa, which is
one of her favorite activities. On the
weekends, Jenny enjoys relaxing in her
home and taking it easy.
Thank You!
2012 Benefactors & Donors
The Benefactors Circle was established in 1994 to honor key leaders
in the ABC mission. Donors who give cumulative gifts of $1,000 or
more are recognized at 5 different levels. Listed below are our new
Benefactors and those who have achieved a new level of giving in 2012.
$25,000 Gold Level
McNeilus Steel
Dick & Lois Quinn
$10,000 Silver Level
Tim Brandt
Minnesota Energy Resources
Judy & Jim Sloan
$2,500 Bronze Level
Canadian Honker Restaurant
& Catering
Beatrice Hill
Thad & Suzanne Johnson
Mary Jeanne McCarthy
McNeilus Companies
Minnesota Corrugated Box
Pork & Plants
Rochester Sand & Gravel
Wayne & Joyce Schut
Dick Sternberg
Metafile Information Systems
Bob & Julie Taylor
Mark & Kathy Molus
Trinity Lutheran Church Women
Montgomery Produce
Jesse & Mary Wallace
North Central Bus Company
Wieser Brothers General
Contractors Rochester Athletic Club
Rochester Community &
Paulette Zenner
Technical College
$1,000 Blue Level (new)
Bob & Betty Sande
Bob & Alice Adamson
Anonymous Bernie & JoAnn Scherger
Dorothy Schulze
Bill & Jodi Armstrong
Schwickert’s Tecta America
Brandenburger Family
Scott & Kate (Murphy) Swendsen
Jim & Carol Demulling
Viking Automatic Sprinkler
Bobby Erickson
Company
Larry Grunden
Wayne Vlasak
Tony & Luan Hammell
Brian & Kathy Wieser
KAAL-TV 6
John & Janet Woods
William & Jeannine Karnes
John & Paula Laskowski
Rick Lee
2012 Donors _______________________________________________ A Gift To Gab
A. Allen Construction
Accord Electric
Ace Telephone Association
Adamson Motors
Affordable Technology
Solutions
David & Susan Ahlquist
Don & Maxine Allert
Alley Kat
Altra Federal Credit Union
Troy & Libby Amaris
American Family Insurance
Agency
American Legion
American Legion Post 249
& Auxiliary
American Legion Post 423
American Marine North Bay
Alan Anderson
Denny & Peg Anderson
Judy Anderson
Richard & Marlys Anderson
Tom & Cindy Andrews
APN
Kristy Arend
Argent Real Estate
Amy Armstrong
Peggy Armstrong
Bill & Mary Aronin
Associated Financial Group
Associated Textile Mills
Arlene Augedahl
Vernon Augustson
Richard & June Axelson
B B’s Pizzeria
Back Porch Photography
Mary Baker
Bank of the West
Barista’s
Barry Screen Print & Sign
Company
Gordon & Wanda Bauer
Rosine Bauer
Bear Creek Services
George Beeler
Chad Behnken
Claire Bender
Lonnie & Janet Berg
Tom & Kathy Bergquist
Best Western Midway
Big Joe’s Campground
Wally & Faye Bigelow
W.G. Bjork
Robert & Charlotte Bomstad
Bluff Country Meats
Robert Bomstad
John & Kathryn Bondy
Borderline Bar & Grill
Jim & Hope Bourman
Bill & Rita Bourne
Stacey Boysen
Fran & Mary Bradley
Brake Shop
Bill Brandenburg
Gordon & Kathleen Branes
Breyers Sales & Service
James & Diane Bronk
Don & Rosemary Brossoit
Philip & Virginia Brown
Tamera Brown
Terry & Shelly Brown
Tom Brownlow
Mark & Lisa Brueske
Bonita Brunton
Don & Donnis Buchan
2012 Donors (continuted) ________________________________________ Jim & Karen Buchanan
Jim Bunge
Mahlon & Marilyn Burbank
Danielle Burg
Ralph & Marilyn Burg
Barbara Burgess
Tom & Theresa Burroughs
Karin Byers
Ronald & Sally Bymers
Caledonia Argus
Caledonia Bakery
Caledonia Haulers
Caledonia Lumber Company &
Construction
Caledonia Oil Company
Caledonia True Value
Caledonia Wheel Alignment
Camp Winnebago
Jane Campion
Cardinal of Minnesota
Carl & Verna Schmidt
Foundation
Carlons Top of the Rock
Bob & Bette Carson
CenturyLink
Changing Hands Book Store
Charter Communications
Chuck E Cheese
Circle Drive Dental
City Meat Market
John & Laurie Claeys
Jim & Joan Clark
Clements Chevrolet
Edward Cohen
Pete & Margaret Coleman
Copper Penny
Corky’s Pizza
Courtyard by Marriott
Jeff & Deborah Covey
Cox Hardware
Jim & Eleanore Cox
Dick & Ginger Craven
Creative Cuisine Company
Crest Precast Concrete
Tom & Jane Cummings
Alfred & Thelma Cutaia
Gordon & Marian Cyrus
D & R Vending
Dahl Ford
Dahl Home Builders
Phil & Eunice Dahlen
Dairy Queen
Tom & Rocky Danielson
Daube’s Bakery
Davies Printing Company
Patrick Davitt
Roger Dearth
Lorraine Deedrick
Heidi Deno
Ron & Grace Deno
Joseph & Margaret Dieser
Angela Dieterich
Dave & Betty Dines
Gerald & Sinita Dix
Doc’s Blue Moose
Mark Dokken
Bob & Barbara Domaille
Dooley’s Pub
Duane & Barbara Dueker
Terri Dugan & Van Heston
Schwartz
Theodore Dunnington
Anthony Dzubay
Ed Hammell Tent Rentals
Edwardo’s
Garth & Shelly Edwards
Roger Eidem
Eitzen Lions Club
Eitzen State Bank
John & Geraldine Ekstrom
Ellingson Motors
Chuck & Marlys Elliott
Deb Ellsworth
Kim & Cathy Enerson
Jody Engrav
Kaye Eppard
James Erickson
Larry & Karen Erickson
Erin Rope Corporation
Titus & Carol Evans
Faith Lutheran Church
Fareway Foods
Farmhouse Eatery & Gifts
Margaret Fasbender
David & Mary Fedricksen
Don & Marge Ferring
Tom & Helen Ferry
Fred & Rosanne Fibeger
Ruth Fiek
Bill & Ruth Fischer
Rick & Carol Fishbune
Flagman Products
Arne & Kay Fockler
Forensic Technologies
John & Marcine Forrette
Four Daughter’s Vineyard &
Winery
Four Season Maintenance
Jim & Jacqueline Franck
Dave & Mary Fredrickson
Dave & Pat Fredrickson
French Slough Marina
Gary & Cindy Friedt
David & Barbara Frogner
Lucille Fruechte
Richard & Marilyn Fryer
Steve Fuchs & Therese Stern
Bill & Vanessa Furlow
G & R Auto and Repair
Mike & Deb Garry
Dorothy Gauthier
Fritz Geike III
Billy & Corlis Gifford
Nancy Gilliland
Richard Gillis
Norma Glawe
Bob & Judy Gluek
Dale & Karen Goeke
Curt & Sue Goetzinger
Dennis & Linda Golberg
Good Times Restaurant
Jim Gorman
Lois Graif
David & Linda Grande
Great Big Outlet Store
Great Clips
Guy & Bonnie Gregerson
Leon & Linda Gregg
Guy & Laurie Griesmann
Marcia Groth
Guiding Light Massage
Rick & Jane Haeflinger
Helen Hafner
Marilyn Haglund
James & Patricia Haley
Jim & Ila Hammell
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hammell
Gerald & Phyllis Hammes
Brent & Danielle Hampel
David & Barbara Hanlon
Cletus & Patricia Hanson
Ed & Emily Harris
Dorothy Hartman
Kevin Hayes
Helen’s Beauty Salon
David & Sandy Henslin
Dallas & Sharyl Herrick
Roger & Irene Herzog
Kent & Lisa Heusinkveld
George & Carolyn Heyne
Hiawatha Homes
Gary Hicks
Highland Ladies Aid
Steve & Karin Hill
Hiller Commercial Floors
Jim & Karen Hitchins
Hokah Coop
Hokah Lions Club
Bob & Sharon Holets
Barbara Hollar
Joe Horihan
Janene Hosch
Hoscheit Dairy Farms
Houston United Campaign
Huck Finn’s on the Water
Walter & Frances Huebner
Mr. & Mrs. James Huprich
IBM Corporation
ICAN
Audrey Iverson
Ivy Grove Café
J & J Parade Floats
Robert Jacobsen
Dave & Della Jenkins
Jenny’s Shear Image
Raymond & Mary Jewison
Joe Welsch Equipment
Ronald & Jeanette Johannsen
John’s Bar
C. Mike & Mary Johnson
Cindy Johnson
Judy Johnson
Dick & Linda Johnson
Ralph & Thelma Johnston
Cliff & Shirley Jossart
JT’s Liquor
Rashid Kadir & Stacey Vanden
Heuvel
Mary Kahler
Curt & Maxine Kalmes
Steve & Brenda Kann
Kathy’s Beauty Salon
Kauffman Law Firm
Craig & Laurie Kellagher
Sandra Kemp
Dick Kerndt
Richard & Janice Kingsley
Mary Kirkwood
Kittleson Masonry
Shirley Klampe
Lary & Kelly Klein
Karl Klug
Kim Klug
Michael Klug
Steve Klug
Knotty Pine Tavern
Agnes Koenigs
Kevin & Dierdre Kolb
Kate Kowalski
Kraus Oil Company
Krazy L
Jane Kreidermacher
Gene & Patricia Kreinbring
David & Renee Kreter
Theresa Kronebusch
KTTC
Pamela Kullot
Kwik Trip
LaCrescent Auto Repair
LaCrescent Police Department
LaCrosse Area Harley Davidson
LaCrosse Loggers
LaCrosse Tribune
Tim Ladsten
Don & Carol Lamberg
Justin & Joyce Landsom
Allison Larson
Anthony Larson
Bill Larson
Bob Larson
Sandra Larson
Lois Law
Richard & Sharon Lawler
Lawrence Lake & Marina
Pamela Ledebuhr
Rod & Nina Lee
Legends Technical Services
Wayne Lemens
Bob & Pat Lemke
Dave & Betsy Leonard
Kevin & Deborah Lester
Louis & Marie Letendre
Earl Lewis
Lifestyle Medical Group
Virginia Lilla
Lions Club of Hokah
Little Miami
Kamie Lodermeier
Joe & Wendy Loftus
Carlo Lombardo
Dan Lorenz
Aline & Francie Lovejoy
Rick & Lori Lovett
John & Pat Lynaugh
MaCal Grove Country Club
Arlysse MacGillvray
Jennifer Macken
Main Street Saloon
Bill & Doreen Markus
Peggy Marquardt
Marquette Family Farm
Art & Patty Martinson
Mary Ann’s Floral & Gift Shop
Terin Matthees
Mayo Clinic
Tim McBeain
Jim & Carol McCabe
Heather McCormack
McDonald’s
Don & Lavona Meiners
Harley & Joanne Meiners
Merchants Bank
Joe Messick
Metro Sales
Michael’s Restaurant
Mickey’s Irish Saloon
Miken Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves
Fastbreak Foundation
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Donette Mitchell
Dan & Sunny Moore
Mary Moore
Marae Morris
Margaret Mossing
Joan Mracek
John & Sigrid Mueller
Lynn Mundt
Tom & Angela Murphy
Wally & Glennda Murphy
Ruth Murray
Tom & Betty Murray
Glynis Myhre
Audrey Nelson
Dan Nelson
Loren & Carol Nelson
Richard & Marion Nelson
Marie Nepper
Ron Nerstad
New Albin Savings Bank
Newbridge Apartments
Norski’s Saloon
North Country Buffet
Gary & Joan Noser
Annemarie Nusekabel
Nutbusch City Limits
Michael O’Brien
Michael & Colleen O’Connell
Old Country Buffet
Ole’s Excavating
Olive Garden
Philip & Ronnie Oliveto
Olmsted Medical Center
Olmsted Medical
Center Auxiliary
Olmsted National Bank
Daniel Olson
Duane Olson
Helen Olson
Jeffrey Olson
Brian & Mary Ellen Onsgard
Otterness Auto Center
Donna Otterness
Maynard & Anita Palmquist
Gary Parker
Robert & Carolyn Patterson
George Pehler
Perkin’s
Carol Pesch
Merle & Betty Peterson
Pettibone Boat Club
Tom & Pat Peyla
Pine Cone Place
Jerry & Marylyn Piotrowski
Robert & Jackie Pitel
Paul & Sondra Plager
John Plansky
PPMI Motors
Samuel Prabhakar
Premier Bank
Doris Purdue
Brian & Anne Purrington
Quillin’s IGA
Brian Quinn
R & S Transport
Steve & Carolyn Ramaker
Julia Ramsey
Norma Randby
Mavis Rausch
Matt & Melissa Raveling
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Red’s IGA
Donald & Marjorie Reif
Stephen & Mary Reiman
Reinhart Construction
Bruce & LuAnn Remme
Genevieve Rice
Richard’s Sanitation
David Rider
River Jacks
Vernon & Georgia Roble
Rochester Area Family Y
Rochester Civitan Club
Rochester Golf & Country
Club
Rochester Repertory Theatre
Rodney Anderson Law Office
Root River Market
Joyce Rucker
Joe & Virgie Rud
Charlotte Rupprecht
Fred & Michele Saack
George & Mindy Sakayan
Pamela Sakayan
Vivian Salz
Kimberly Sapp
Tom & Betty Sawle
Scenic Concept
Richard & Valerie Schad
Dave & Jane Schaller
Mark Scheitel
John & Tina Schmitz
Paul & Tracy Schmitz
Jerry & Tina Schomers
Dave & Mary Schrandt
Marlyn Schroeder
Bob & Helen Schroeder
Steve & Laura Schroeder
Wilbert Schuldt
Tony & Deb Schulte
JoAnne Schulze
George & LaVonne Schumacher
Schumacher Kish Funeral Home
Peter & Kim Schwab
Mary Schwager
Bob & Carol Schwartzhoff
Dennis & Rita Semerad
Jessie Shanklin
Shellhorn
Shopko
Ruth Siefert
Roger & Audrey Skauge
Eugene & Elaine Skjeveland
Slumberland Furniture
Dan & Kathy Smith
Katherine Smith
Mike & Barb Smith
Ralph & Launie Smith
Sno Pac Foods
Robert Snodgrass
Solie Services
Lawrence Sowieja
Scott Spencer & Lynn Indihar
Catherine Spencer
Eric & Barb Spencer
Joseph & Sharon Spencer
Sports Hub
Spring Grove Cinema
Spring Grove City Hall
Spring Grove Commercial
Club
Spring Grove Communications
Spring Grove Family
Chiropractic
Spring Grove Herald
Spring Grove Legion
Spring Grove Soda Pop
Spring Grove United Fund
St. Mary’s Auto Body Shop
Audrey Stadtler
Leroy & Tammy Stadtler
Staggemeyer Insurance
State Farm Insurance
Delbert & Sandra Stehr
Mike & Heidi Stehr
Jennifer Stender
Dave & Sara Stenhaug
Sterling State Bank
Bernadine Stevens
Neil & Margaret Stolp
Brian & Doreen Stoppel
Norman Storlie
Gary Strehlo
Denis & Mary Strei
Brad & Lynn Sturm
Sub Zero
James Sugrue
Dick & Barb Sulack
Suntan City
Don & Stephanie Supalla
Harry & Delores Swedlund
Sweet Dreams Bed & Breakfast
Shelly Swendsen
Ken & Jacky Swenson
Synergy IT
Teigen Paper & Supply
William & Edith Temte
TG Swanson Excavating
The Corner Bar
The Rotary US Bank Holiday
Classic
The Wine Sitters
Leon & Helen Thicke
Suzanne Thieke
Think Mutual Bank
Thorson Graphics
Thrivent Financial
Terry Thul
Agnes Thurk
Steve Thurk
Amy Tieman
Eva Tieman
Titan Ventures
Dennis & Connie Tooley
Torgeson Paint & Floor Covering
Jerry & Barbara Treichel
Tri State Auto
Tri-County Electric
Matthew Trygstad
Sandra Tschida
Randolph Tupper
Curt & Bertha Lou Tvedt
Gary & Michelle Tweito
Lana Twite
Lori Twite
United Auto Supply
United Health Group
Upper Mill Winnebago Hideway
Owen Vaaler
Valley Ag
Valley High Golf Club
& Pro Shop
Rich & Marian Van Dellen
Tom Van Der Linden & Jean
Silberman
Jeremy & Kerri Vangness
Van Minsel Brothers
Construction
H.J. Virnig
WA Insurance Group
Wagner Insurance Company
Debra Wagner
Fred & Marlys Wagner
Frances Walkes
Loren & Donna Walters
Arlan & Kaye Walton
Water Works Plumbing
Al & Julie Watts
Waukon Power Sports
Lawrence & Lucille Wehrs
Weis Builders
Joe & Darlene Weis
Wells Fargo
Mark Wermers
Wayne & Pam Wesala
Dana & Sue Whaley
Glen & Nancy White
Widseth, Smith & Nolting
Wiebke Tire
Bruce & Julie Wieser
Dick & Sheila Wieser
Bill & Sarah Williamson
Wilmington Welding
Doug & Terry Wiltsie
John Wiltsie
Wings
Greg Wise
Elizabeth Witzeman
Eugene & Marilyn Wojtczak
Larry & Barb Wolfs
Stewart Wolk & Nancy Trinkes
Rick & Janeen Wolter
Lloyd & Beverly Wood
Jeff Wooner
Al Wussow
Ying Yan
Julia Zackery
Zenke Auction & Realty
Zieke Service & Equipment
Robert Ziemba
Warren & Helen Zimmerman
Jerry & LeeAnn Zubay
Benjamin & Alison Zwart
Zzest Market & Cafe
Names in bold are Benefactors.
board of
Directors
Ability Building Center’s success over the years is greatly
attributed to the leadership of its board members.
Pictured above:
Back Row: Ryan Eastman, Vice President Kreg Kauffman
& Tom Bergquist, Middle Row: Patty Simcox, Roger Dearth,
Front Row: Dick Quinn, President Alice Adamson & Steve Kann
Pictured at left: Angela Murphy & Deb Harguth.
Not pictured Judy Tollefsrud
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Facilities ...
Ability Building Center
ABC Works
ABC Works
Woodland Industries
1911 14th Street NW
PO Box 6938
Rochester, MN 55903-6938
(507)281-6262
62 North 3rd Street
LaCrescent, MN 55947
(507)895-7161
730 North Pine
PO Box 408
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507)725-2057
521 Old Highway Drive
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507)725-2092
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