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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc.
Spring 2008 • Issue 83
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IN THIS ISSUE
Beating the Wintertime Blues . . . . . . . . . . 1
New Board President and additions . . . . . 2
Fall Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Family Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Christmas at the House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GoodSearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Love Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Volunteer & Donor Highlights . . . . . . . . . . 7
Around the House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Beyond the Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Run For Ronald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
It’s All About Family Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Pull For the Ronald McDonald House . . . 13
Save The Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wish List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bike Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Bricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
By The Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Staff and Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Beating the
Winter time Blues
By February or March, most people have had enough
of winter. As the cold weather and dark evenings
hang on, people start checking their calendars and
counting the days until spring.
No one knows this better than Brian Buresh, owner of
Buresh Home Solutions, and his crew. Throughout the
coldest, snowiest days of winter they persevered and
replaced all the siding on the Ronald McDonald
House. They also installed the following; house wrap,
custom bent exterior sheet metal in white and red,
custom bent sheet metal on the sign located on the
east side of the building (will also replace our logo on
this sign), solid and vented soffit panels on all overhangs, seamless gutters and downspouts on the
house and garage, commercial steel standing seam
roofing over the front entry, replaced rotten wood,
new entry door on the garage and installed siding on
areas of the House that previously had none.
When Brian first looked at the House and listened to
what we wanted to accomplish, you could see the
wheels turning. His knowledge of construction
materials is endless. He had a mission to help us
lower our energy bills, minimize exterior maintenance
and increase visibility of the house to people passing
by. But more importantly, he wanted to help us
provide a warm, beautiful and comfortable home
for the families that stay here.
Brian began contacting his suppliers, asking what
they could do to help the Ronald McDonald House.
By the time he was done he had commitments from
numerous businesses to either donate material or
pass on a tremendous savings. These businesses
include: R&R Building Products, Exterior Sheet
Metal, Eagle Seamless Gutter, Brian Robben
(Robben Home Improvement), Allied Building
Products, Duke Aerial Equipment, Signs Now and of
course, Buresh Home Solutions.
We can’t thank Brian, his foreman Dustin Cozad and
the rest of the crew enough. Their professionalism,
unsurpassed customer service and genuine interest in
a job well done is very much appreciated. Their hard
work and great ideas truly help make this ‘A Home
Away From Home’ for the families that stay here.
Buresh Home Solutions is committed to premier
customer service — we have experienced this first
hand and we call it “The Buresh Way!”
Congratulations to Jim Pech and
David Hartman
At the January 11, 2008 Board of Directors meeting, the gavel was
passed from current President Tom Campbell to Jim Pech. Jim will
begin his two year term as the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House
Board President. He joined the board of directors in January, 2000
and has been very active on all of the House committees. He not only
has brought his ideas and his true desire to help his community, Jim
has also recruited many outstanding and enthusiastic volunteers and
board members.
Jim Pech
Board President
At the January 11, 2008 Board of Directors meeting, David Hartman
was voted as President-Elect of the Des Moines Ronald McDonald
House. David has been the chair of our golf outing event since
his nomination to the board of directors in January, 1999. David
not only chaired this committee but has served on other House
committees as well.
Both Jim and David have a true desire to help the House in every way.
Not only do they both recruit their families to staff the House during
the holidays, they both have prepared meals for the families. David
has a set date each month that he and a group of his friends bring a
dinner for the families.
David Hartman
Board President-Elect
Congratulations Jim and David the staff and the board look forward
to working under your leadership.
Welcome to New Board Member
Matt Walters
Matt Walters
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Matt was voted to the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House Board of
Directors at the January 11, 2008 board meeting. Matt works at EMC
Risk Services as a Liability Supervisor. He is a member of the Central
Iowa Claims Association and the Senior Claims Law Association. He is
the President of the Bow Wow Bicycle club and has been a co-chair in
charge of volunteers at the “We Run after 9-1-1”. He has been an
active volunteer at various events around Des Moines such as; Principal
Charity Classic, Des Moines Marathon, Winefest, March of Dimes and
many others. Matt, on behalf of the Ronald McDonald House Staff,
Board of Directors but more importantly the over 300 families that stay
here each year, welcome and thank you for helping us to make this a
“Home-Away-From-Home” for families with seriously-ill children in
area hospitals.
Fall Gala
Des Moines Ronald McDonald House held its 8th annual
“A Grand Affair” event on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the
Hy-Vee Convention Center in West Des Moines. Approximately
290 guests attended this gala event. The evening began
with a social hour followed by an elegant sit-down
dinner. During the course of the evening the guests
had the opportunity to bid on more than 100 silent
auction packages and finished the evening with
dancing to local, well-known band Del “Saxman” Jones
and Final Mix.
The highlight of the evening was the Grant family,
special guests who are currently using the Des Moines
House as their 4-year-old son Tyler undergoes regular
chemotherapy treatments. Tyler was diagnosed with leukemia in
May 2006 at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines. The Grant family
has come to love and appreciate the home they have come to know in the
Ronald McDonald House. Their testimony touched the heart of the attendees
as they shared their story.
We hope you will plan to attend the next Fall Gala event on
Saturday, October, 11, 2008 at the Meadows Convention Center in Altoona.
Thanks to the following
Blank Children’s Hospitals
Tom Campbell
Central Financial – Randy Studer
Dasher Management McDonald’s
Ty Stewart
Foresters
Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Kathy Layton
Gary Lewis & Insurance Associates
Mercy Hospital
Meredith Corporation
MR Construction
Jim Pech & Ron Hankins
Prairie Meadows
Racetrack & Casino
Jackie Quinn
RVP McDonald’s,
Dick & Pat Mathson
Sam’s Club
for their contributions In making the
2007 A Grand Affair Gala a success!
OUR GRAND SPONSOR
We recognize and thank the following sponsors:
We also appreciate and
thank the following donors
for their in-kind gifts:
Altoona Floral & Gifts
Hy-Vee at Valley West Drive
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Iowa Beverage,
Mike & Patty Brewington
Freeman Decorating
TJ & Amy McCarthy
Joe & Mary Bertogli
Godiva Chocolatier
Marriott-West Des Moines
Leon Emmons, Mr. Executive
Sweeny Court
Reporting
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FAMILY PHOTOS
During the holidays we receive many wonderful letters and photos from our Ronald McDonald House families.
We always enjoy hearing and seeing how much how they’ve grown…
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Natalie, Ella and Aubrey Keenan
Rylan, Bode, Marlea and Macy Cox
Erin, Julia and Adam Draeger
Michael and Alicia Munoz
Nash Kuehl
The Schreurs
Dalton Bunda
The Tallys
The Russells
Elisa and Eloisa Sinclair
Trevor, Amber, Madison and Logan Rial
PJ, Natalie and Drake Foutch
Christmas At The House
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lobby at Christmas
help decorate the
Dr. Alan Swett and staff delivered
Christmas presents.
With the help of many
individuals, companies
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and groups we were ab
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to provide a variety of
gifts this Christmas.
And the gift bags were placed
by bedroom doors with care.
What if the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House
earned a penny every time you searched the
Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every
purchase you made online went to support our
cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search
engine that donates half its advertising revenue,
about a penny per search, to the charities its users
designate. Use it just as you would any search
engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and
watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which
donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your
favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including
Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and
Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and
every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your
favorite cause.
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa
as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to
spread the word!
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LOVE LETTERS
Ronald McDonald House,
We really appreciated your hospitality and service you provided for us while our boys were in
the hospital! Thanks for the food, groceries,
Callahn and C
ahde
phone card, blankets and stuffed animals you
gave us when we left! We were so thankful you guys were there.
Now the boys are two months and doing great! Thanks bunches and God bless!
Sincerely, Chris, Hannah, Callahn and Cahde Querrey
Dear Ronald McDonald House,
Brenda, Florence, Denise, Tiffany and
the rest of the team,
I just wanted to thank you all from the
bottom of my heart. You guys have
helped me so much through the last two
months, and you probably don’t realize
how much you have done. It’s gonna’ be
hard to leave — I have gotten so close to
you all! You are all
true angels and deserve the utmost
respect.
Thank you all!
We will miss you.
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Elizabeth Rodr
Samantha
Minney and
Baby Elizabeth
Rodriguez
Ronald McDonald House Staff,
‘Thank you’ really doesn’t say
enough for all you did for me and
my family. We appreciate everything. You all made a difficult time
much easier to manage. Our little
Mallory, who weighed 2lbs 8oz, is
now a happy, healthy 11 month
old weighing in at 18 ½ lbs. I
especially would like to thank
Florence for always being there to
lend an ear.
Thank you, Katie Fowler
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We just want to say hi and thank you for letting us stay with you while our twins
were in the hospital. You made our stay feel
like home for the 50 days that we were there.
It was also nice to be able to have Peterson
stay with me for a week until his sister got
out of the hospital. They are both doing well
and are getting into everything. They are
starting to walk and it won’t be long before
they are walking on their own. It doesn’t
seem like they should be a year old January
19th. Thank you very much Florence and
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Brenda for the great stay we had.
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I hope we can make it up to visit in person sometime.
We hope everyone has a great holiday season and a happy new year.
Thanks again, April, James, Peyton and Preston Gentry
Dear Ronald McDonald Staff,
I would like to thank you for being there for my family. During Wyatt’s illness it
was comforting to know that Sue and Amanda had a home away from home. I
don’t know what we would have done without you. You are all appreciated more
than you can ever know. We have been praying day and night for Wyatt. Thank
God he answers prayers. Thank you all so much — we love you all.
Corwin and Rosemary Kelderman
My wife Meg and I, along with our children, would like to give out deepest thanks to the
Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines for the hospitality we received after the birth of
our son in late August and early September. We would also like to thank Prairie Meadows
for so generously funding our ten-day stay there.
Staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines has special meaning for me,
as I stayed there in October, 1982 with my parents after the
premature birth of my brother at Blank Children’s Hospital.
Knowing that RMH is still going strong, helping families
26 years later is very comforting and I hope that it
continues for at least another 25!
Again thank you!
Ben, Meg, Myra, Ella & Leo Stineman
Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Volunteer & Donor Highlights
Board President, Jim Pech, was
recently nominated and won
Volunteer of the Quarter at
Principal Financial Group for his
outstanding community service.
The Ronald McDonald House
congratulates Jim on his nomination.
On September 29th, 2007,
Good Luck Sam's President Lois
Buttolph and her husband, Lyle,
presented the Ronald McDonald
House in Des Moines with a
charitable contribution on behalf
of the Good Luck Sams. Florence
Pueschel, Resident Manager of
the Ronald McDonald House,
accepted the donation. Holding
the Good Luck Sam's flag is Jeff
Rohrick, the Buttolph's grandson
and the 1983 Iowa Jr. Good Sam
King. The Good Luck Sams are a
NW Iowa chapter of the Good
Samaritan organization, a social
and charitable organization for
RV owners. The Good Luck Sams
are celebrating their 28th year of
organization.
Wright Tree Service removes two trees from in front of the House.
On November 17, Girl Scout Troop #1049 from Urbandale
volunteered by cleaning the House and baking for the families.
Pictured are: Back row – Linda (leader) Maddy, Britta
Middle Row – Kara, Alison, Lydia
Front Row – Alicia
The following volunteers
have logged 454.50 Relief Help hours
from September 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008:
Chauncy Faidley
Linda Gilpin
Iris Gorsche
Mary Lou Grotewold
Pam Hellman
Hope Herrmann
Susan Hertzberg
Stephanie Hoch
Joyce Knock
Jessica Lyon
Marilee Myers
Deanna Robinson
Martha Witt
It’s dedicated volunteers like
these that help make this a
“Home Away From Home.”
If you would like to find out
more about our Relief Help
just call the House and talk
to Brenda or Denise.
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We love our volunteers! There are many people who help to make
Ronald McDonald House a home away from home for families with
sick children. One group is our dedicated volunteers. They are
enthusiastic and wonderful people from all walks of life who give
of their time to help the families at Ronald McDonald House.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our terrific volunteers!
We have volunteer opportunities available in many areas for
individuals and for groups. You can volunteer one time or on a
regular basis.
• Meals: Make dinner for our families. Food can be brought in or
prepared here. It is such a relief to the families when dinner is
provided for them.
• Special events: Help in many ways with one of our fundraisers
including the Fall Gala, Run for Ronald, and the golf tournament.
• Decorate: Update one of our bedrooms by painting it a
fresh color and decorating it with bedspreads, curtains,
and accessories.
• Landscaping: Plant and water flowers around the house.
Pull weeds and trim bushes to keep the yard neat.
• Cleaning: Come on in and clean the house. This can be done
one time or once a week.
• Maintenance: Assist with ongoing maintenance such as
installing a ceiling fan, painting walls or making repairs.
For further information about these and other volunteer
opportunities, call the House at 515-243-2111. It takes many
hands to make a home away from home for the families who stay
at Ronald McDonald House. Thank you for caring!
Pat Mathson, RMH Board Member
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Beyond
the Doors
On November 28, 2007 the
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Central Iowa, Inc.
Grants Committee met
and approved seven grants
benefiting children across
Central Iowa. The grants
approved are:
Youth Homes
of Mid America
Jester Park
Equestrian
Center
Broadlawns
Medical Center
Orchard Place
Quakerdale
Oakridge
Neighborhood
Children and
Family Urban
Ministries
You can visit our website at
www.rmhdesmoines.org
to find out more about the
RMHC of Central Iowa’s
grants program. The next
grant application deadline
is March 31, 2008.
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8th Annual
Run For Ronald
It’s All About Family Time
Robert Harmon from Neuman Brothers, Design
Build Department contacted us wanting to donate
their time and talent building a project for the
families and kids that stay at the Des Moines
Ronald McDonald House.
May 17, 2008
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
2008 Run for Ronald.
Saturday, May 17th at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Blank Park Zoo
Events: 10k race, 5k run/walk, kids run
For more information, check out
www.rmhdesmoines.org or call 515-243-2111
What they came up with is outstanding! We wanted
a secure area where parents could have access to a
treadmill and watch their children play at the same
time. Robert and his design crew created this
colorful fun interactive wall. On the toy room side
we have a magnetic board, felt board, sensory
board, playhouse and circus mirror. The parents are
able to be on the other side of this wall exercising
and watching their children play.
The Design Build staff not only designed and built
this wall, they also solicited donations to make
this addition a reality. With the help of Action
Reprographics, Architectural Arts, Baker Group,
Clark Glass, Heartland Finishes, J. Laurenzo
Specialty Products, Johnson Machine Works,
Principal Financial Group RIS Business Systems and
Walsh Door, this is truly The House That Love Built.
Where families meet • To continue th
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To find their strengths • And
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Thank you to our donors
Contributions from August 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008
The Ronald McDonald House of Des Moines, Iowa is supported by the donations of individuals and local businesses.
We would like to thank all of the people who have made these generous donations to support the House. The following is
a list of donations posted through the above dates. Should there be any omissions, please write, call or e-mail the House.
Agricredit Acceptance, LLC
Aldrich, Patricia
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Ames
Amvets Auxiliary #42
Andrews, John & Cynthia
Avondale United
Methodist Church
Baker, Joe & Marilyn
Barilla America, Inc.
Beiermann, Sylvester & Lori
Bettle Family Foundation
Bishop, Adam & Lauren
Bissell, Jerry & Bonnie
Boresi, Richard & Janet
Boyd, Patricia
Boyle, Maryann
Bray, Tammy & Daniel
Brelsford, Lisa
Burns, Dan
Centennial United Methodist
Church of Ivy, VBS
Citi
Classic Chevy of Central Iowa
Clearfield United
Methodist Church
Cole, Connie
Condon, Robert & Betty
Croation Crest Club
Dakota City Community Fund
David, Gina & Chris
Davis, Paul & Pam
Davis, Shane & Katie
Dean, Kathleen
Decator County Co-Retired
Teachers, IRSP
Degree of Honor Protective
Association
Dembinski, Lesa
Des Moines White Shrine #43
Doane, Lloyd & Sandra
Douglas, Charles
Draeger, Adam & Erin
Drake University/
Drake Morehouse E.C.
DSI Management Consultants
Eason Elementary
Eisinger, Richard & Claire
ELFSBORG WELCA
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Ernst, Dennis & Mary Ann
Evansdale Amvet 9-67
Auxiliary Post No. 31
F.A. Wittern Charitable
Foundation
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Family Campers & RV-S
FEDEX 478
First Lutheran Church Esther Circle
First Lutheran Sunday School
FISERV Foundation
Gap Kids/Valley West Mall
Geller, James & Barbara
Germundson, Orris
Good Luck Sams
The Graham Group, Inc.
Graves, Neil & Danielle
Hamaker, Judi & Clint
Hanlon, Joan
Hardy Trinity Lutheran
Church Women
Harle, Robert & Bonita
Harold, George &
Smith, Jana Sue
Hartwig, Benjamin & Stacy
Hartwig, Rachel
Haymaker, Judy
Hedrickson, Nancy
Highland Park
Presbyterian Church
Hoen A.C.
Hopkins, Dr. & Mrs. James
Howell, Dennis & Donna
Howell, Mary
Ilig, Ann
Immanual Reformed
Church Women
Indianloa Church of Christ
In Play
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association/
Iowa Beef Industry
Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
Iowa Orthopedic Center
Jensen, Ross & Melissa
Karsh\Hagen
Kuehl, Nate & Jayme
Lake, Doris Cletus
Lauritsen, Steven & Shari
Lehmann, Kate
Lentz, Alan & Jetta
Lucas, Joan
Marion County Farm Bureau,
Women’s Committee
Matt, Chris & Tracy
McInteer, Eric & Misti
Meyer, Rob & Heather
Dept. of Iowa MODDF
Needles, Pauline
Neff, Tammy
Nelson, Bonny & Dean
Cooper, Kathy
Debner, Lori
Des Moines Jaycees
Des Moines/Ames Gap Stores
DiPaolo, Jenni
DMACC Urban Campus
Dunkard Brethern
Elmitt, Lori & Brad
Erickson, Sylvia
Ernst & Young
Gap Kids/Valley West Mall
Girl Scout Troop #139
Girl Scout Troop #1049
Goodrell Middle School
Grand Suites, Busy Bees
Grant, Scott & Diane
Hagemann, Thomas
Harman, Siobhan & Brett
Hartman, David & Karen
Hiatt, Libby
Hoffman, Christine
Home Builders of Greater DM,
Associates Council
Howard, Misty
Hubby, Deb
INg, DSM Training Dept.
ING, FACT Team
ITA Group, INC.,
Technology Services OPS
Jack Kehoe & Zander, Don & Lisa
Krasche, Betty
Lutheran Church of Hope
Malone, Danielle &
Ensley, Delanee
McQueen, Melissa
McKinley Church of Christ
Meighan, Shawn & Shelly
MetLife
Miller, Laurie
MJ’s Day Care
Parrish, James & Barbara
Meals &
The Pleasant Hill Ladies League
Baked Goods
Quick, Jerry & Cindy
3801 Grand Assisted Living
Rethman, Rachel
Aldrich, Susan
Robinson, Deanna
All Body Basics LLC
Shumate, David
Autotrader.com
St. Mark’s Catholic Church
Bankers Trust
Bergeson, Sarah & Fitzpatrick, Ty Stanton, Mahagony
Studer, Randy & Sheila
Bethany Lutheran Church,
Valley High School, Optimist Club
Iowa Falls
Viehl, Kristi
Carter, Barbara
Wellmark
BC/BS
Central Campus/Tech Food Class
Wells
Fargo
Commercial Banking
Church of Christ
Nelson, Forrest & Virginia
Nieuwenhols, Michelle & Nick
P. Buckley Moss Society
Pleasant Prairie Methodist Church
Pohlman, Dena &
Wilson, Jesse
Principal Financial Group,
Life New Business Team 1
Principal Financial Investors
Proudfit, Duane & Mary
R. And T. Retirees Club
Richardson, Gwen & Jim
Richardson, Russell & Idella
Rogers, Patty & Jerry
Rotzinger, Lisa & Terry
Scarpino, Ms. Mary
Schillinger, Joey
Skoog, Steven R.
St. Peters Lutheran
Church Women ELCA
Steenblock, Ryan & Arianne
Suntken, Mr. & Mrs. Merle
Swanson, Mr.& Mrs. Howard
Sweet, Rick & Amy
Syverson, Philip & Carol
Thomas, Julie
Trunkhill, Dustin & Vicki
United Methodist Church,
Sunday School
Weaver, Ashley & Ulrich, Justin
Weidmaier, William & Linda
Wells Fargo Financial
Wells, Jerry
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Wigton, Cindy
Wilson, Jesse
Woman’s Life Ins. Society #18
Young, Violet Charitable Trust
Zion Lutheran Church
Wells Fargo Financial,
Records Management
Wells Fargo/Operating Control
West Des Moines Christian Church
Wise, Julie
Cleaning
Affeldt, Chad & Steph
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Ames
Des Moines Christian School,
7th & 8th Grades
Elmitt, Brad & Lori
Ernst & Young
Girl Scout Troop #1049
House of Mercy
ING, Sue Garnett and Group
ING, Leaders Network
La Frentz, Kim
Little, Kristan
Mason, Lisa
Principal Real Estate Investors
Quick, Jerry & Cindy
Rethman, Rachel
Wells Fargo Card Sevices
Wells Fargo Financial
In-Kind Donations
Agosti, Rhonda
Altoona Kids Klub
American Legion Auxiliary,
Post 553
Becker, Stephanie & Tony
Benefit Resources of Iowa
Barnes & Noble
Bergano, Joyce
Boyd, Patricia
Brannen, Bev
Broyles, Mr. & Mrs Junior
C&C Cycle
Capital City Moose Lodge 2589
Chocoalterie Stam
Clearfield United
Methodist Church
Communications Data Services
Crandall-Grammen, Maureen
Crazees
Cub Scout Den # 3
Cyclone Corvettes, Inc.
David, Gina & Chris
Delta Dental of Iowa
Dirks, Scott & Sandy
DMACC, Ankeny Campus
Dragon Spirit Cheerleading
Eason Elementary, 4th Grade
Ellingboe, Steven & Keri
Elliot, Madison
Evans, Susan
Family Campers & RV-S
Faris, Jon & Becky
First Congregational Women
Fellowship, Stuart
First United Methodist Church
Folks, Sharon
Forvet, Kelly
Frahm, Marcia
Frank, Deanna
Frontier Credit Union
Gap Kids/Valley West Mall
Geiger, Alicia
Gillman, Kathy
Glann, Barbara
Gods Comfort Angels
Grant, Scott & Diane
Greek Orthodox Church
Green, Ron & Loma
Hamilton Co. Public Health
Haug, Anna & Pena, Javier
Henning Construction Co.
Highland Park Christian Church
Hodson, Chrisann
Hoke, Carl
Holtan, Travis & April
Home Builders Association of
Greater Des Moines
Horizon Elementary
ING
Iowa District of Optimist
International
Jarnell, Sara
Jensen, Marge
Jessen, Don
Jones, Sharon
Kepple, Tamara
Kindheart, Jerry & Betty
LaSertoma Club
Leonard, Shirley
Liberty, Jen
Linebach, Ed
Madison, Jim
Manley, April
Marsh
Martin, Julie & Greg
Maurices
McAninch, Matine
McKenna, Ann
MetLife
Michener, Dennis & Patricia
Mitchell, Steve
Moitzfield, Helen
Monroe United Methodist Church
Mr. Executive
Nationwide Insurance
Oak Ridge Grange
Parrish, James & Barbara
Pierce, Joel & Ronda
The Pleasant Hill Ladies League
Principal Financial Group, RIS
Ramsey, Sid
Ratcliff, Geneva
Rickert, Mike
RSVP Quilters
Schmitt, Marilyn
Colfax Mingo Middle School
Sepic, Tom & Sharon
Seymore High School
Singh, Dr. Darshan
Smith, Casey
Society of Italian-Americans
Auxiliary
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Stadler, Jeannine
Stearns, Dorothy
Syverson, Strege, Sandager
Thomas, Julie
Traver, Ashley
Tursi, Jessica & Chris
Vos, Willa Mae
Vrendenburg, Rhonda
Walgreens, Clive
Walters, Renee
Warrender, Sonya
Waukee United Methodist Church
Wellmark BC/BS, CTWQ
Wells Fargo Financial
Wendl, Nicole
West Des Moines Christian Church
Worlway, Beth
Youth Emergency Services
& Shelter
Zion Lutheran Church
Pop Tabs
3801 Grand Assisted Living
Agosti, Rhonda
Albers, Chris
Allison, David
Altoona Christian Church
Altoona Lions Club
American Associates of
University Women
Augustana Lutheran Church
Baker, Jean
Bishop, Davison
Boelling, Marta
Brelsford, Jon & Nikki
Brown, Tammy
Buckley, Rhonda
Central United Methodist Church
Chan, Amy & Jason
Club 56
Coachman Camping Club,
Chapter 241
Corell, Linda
Crapser, Merna
Davis, Robin
Davison, Pat
Des Moines Area Quilters Guild
Des Moines Christian
Early Education
DOES #24
Ellingboe, Steven & Keri
Eppsten, Mike & Stephanie
Faith United Methodist Church
Family Campers & RV-S
Farmers Chapel United
Methodist Church
Fay, Tricia
Finch, Stacy
First Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church
Folks, Sharon
Gatchel United Methodist Church
Girl Scout Troop # 771
Girl Scout Troop # 1048
Girl Scout Troop # 410
Girl Scout Troop # 58
Greenwood Elementary School
Harding Middle School
Hartline, Lois
Highland Park Christian Church
Hodson, Chrisann
Hopeville United
Methodist Church
Howell, Mary
I-35 School Bus Drivers
Indianola Church of Christ
Interstate 35 High School
Kruse, Tim & Rhonda
Lafrentz, Kim
Lew, Deanna
Luthringer, Karen
Madison County Youth Council
Martin, Vickie & Jerry
McGuire-Reit, Mary
Mecca Services
Moitzfield, Helen
Montet, Luida
Morris, John
North Kossuth Elementary
Opportunity Living
Oskaloosa Central United
Methodist Church
Oskaloosa Middle School
Parker, Miranda
Patton, Judith
Philipsen, Maria
Pinion, Nathan & Dawn
Poldberg, Donna
Rice, Barb
Robinson, Deanna
Sadler, Dan
Scholes, Becky
Spafford, Dan & Wendy
St. Anthony’s School
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
St. Theresa School
Stroud, Heather
Sunrise Sunset Daycare
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Thompson, Michael
Tjelmeland, Mike
United Methodist Women
Walker, Gary Jess
The Watering Hole
Waukee United Methodist
Wellmark BC/BS
Willowwook
Winterset Art Center
Grant
The Home Depot
United Way
Terhark, Christine E.
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Wells Fargo Community ING
Support Campaign
The following employees at
Benz, Sarah
Berg, Amy
Dipaolo, Jennifer
Fletcher, Theresa
Kerksey, April
Lyon, Jessica
Pick, Jodie
Poppe, James
Thilges, Tara
different times came to the
House and prepared meals for
the residents:
Michelle Anderson, Cindy Baker,
Rachel Clay, Kristin Knittle,
Terri Fitspatrick, Sarah Follmuth,
Ben Fust, Dina Oliver, Christine
Perry, Tony Senephansiri and
Chris Woods
Share-A-Night
Principal Real Estate
Investors Holiday Party
Bethany Lutheran Church,
Iowa Falls
Eisinger, Richard & Claire
Howell, Dennis & Donna
Iowa Falls Ministerial Association
MetLife
Peterson, Charles & Cynthia
Wohlford, David
Allen, Barbara
Dykstra, Jerome & Jackie
Haun, Monica & Steven
Larson, Mari
Phillips, Dave & Steph
Poppinga, Chris & Melissa
Scheidt, Michael
Clifton & Gunderson
“Jeans for a Cure”
Wells Fargo
Card Services
Fowler, Tonya
Steffen, Patricia
Wagner, Tony & Kelly
Wierson, Craig & Fran
Wieskamp, Natalie
The following spent an afternoon
at the House to make several
casseroles to place in the freezer:
Brian Bohnenkamp, Krist Donels,
Misty Fosselman, Jeanne Griffen,
Ellen Keine, Kim Martin,
Sandy Meyer, Lou Reilly and
Cheryl Sindiker
ING Charitable Giving
Program
Sorrel, Stuart
Dale, Patrick
Kinness, Tammy
Heck, Timothy
Wells Fargo Financial
Team Holiday Donation
Pella Reformed Church,
Small Bible Study
Klein, L.E. & A.N.
Oppenhuizen, Kent
Schwab, Guy
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
“Sharing Advantage
Program”
CDS – Holiday Baking
Group
Brown, Sue
Harris, Martha
Kliegl, Andrea
Simpson, Lisa
Witt, Martha
Requested By:
Nathan & Dawn Pinion
“Kids Helping Kids”
In lieu of receiving birthday presents Aaron Koopal had
friends and family donate gifts to the Ronald McDonald
House in honor of his 8th birthday.
CDS Care –
Community Fundraiser
Andrews, Ricky & Suzanne
Backus, James
Gehrke, Robert & Patricia
Richmond, Janet & Jerry
Sage, Richard & Carolyn
Versteegh, Pat
Albrect, Perc
Ellens, Scott
Faidley, Chauncy
Kenkel, Jill
Mitchell, Will
Olson, Clint
Ward, Mike
Aaron Koopal
Sam Lee is a 6 year old whose family stayed at a Ronald
McDonald House. Sam was very grateful and asked his
family and friends donate gifts to the House in Honor of
his 6th birthday.
I Would Like to Make a Donation…
❒ $250
❒ $150
❒ My check/payment is enclosed
❒ $100
❒ $75
❒ Please charge my:
____Visa
❒ $50
____MasterCard
❒ Other $_________
____ American Express
Card Number: ________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date
Name on Card (Please Print) ________________________________________Your signature
________________
___________________________________
Name ___________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number ___________________________________________________________
Please clip and mail to:
RMHC
1441 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Make checks payable to
the Ronald McDonald
House.
❒ Skip my acknowledgement and save the funds for your programs. I know my gift is appreciated and being utilized well.
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My cancelled check/credit card statement will serve as a receipt (all gifts $250 or more will be sent a written receipt.)
Memorials
Vaugh, May Memorial
From: Evelyn Ostrander
Bissell, Jack Memorial
Lowell, John & Marie
Sadewasser Draperies
Wilkins, Joey Memorial
From: Wilkins, Dwight & Marcil
Earp, Millie Memorial
From: Parsons, Marilyn
Tributes
In Honor of Ralph Dickinson
From: Larew, Rev. & Mrs. Francis
Jacob, Richard Memorial
From: Rogers, Patty & Jerry
Lowenberg, Dean Memorial
From: Marcelli, Domenic & Jayna
In memory of Nikki who lost her life
to cancer
From: Taylor, Ashley
In Honor of Noah Swenson
From: Swenson, Darold & Karen
In Honor of Laine Stoll
From: Clark, Kim & Terry
Runyon, Michael Memorial
From: Morgan, Martha J.
In Honor of Kim Johnson’s
40th birthday
From: Peak, John & Jaqueline
From: Smith, Neal & Cindy
Shearer, Eulah Memorial
From: Anthony, Ron & Sue
From: Jones, Christy
In lieu of a Christmas gift and honorarium
was made on behalf of Dennis P. Skelton
From: Trainor, Jean
Perpetual
Donors
Anderson Erickson Dairy
Bissell
Brand Source
Bunn-O-Matic
Coca-Cola USA
Dahl’s Foods, Ingersoll
Georgia Pacific
In lieu of a holiday celebration, a gift was
made from Dr. Joseph Corfits, Jr.
honoring the following staff members:
Linda Aleff, Patty Armstrong,
Jane Beeman, Sandra Christensen,
Kara Dunham, Crystal Etabrook,
Jean Jantz, Shaun Magill, Tim McCulley,
Deb Myers, Anita Preston, and Jay Quick
In Honor of Joan Owens’ 90th birthday
From: Clearfield United Methodist Church
In Honor of my grandchildren Gath,
Celene, Greer and Zoe Coffman
From: Cox, Donna
In Honor of Dorenda Walters
From: Delta Dental of Iowa
Jen C Design
Kay Chemical
Mediacom
Mrs. Clark’s Foods
Nestlé
Rite Way Pest Control
Jerry & Sheila Sabin
S&D Coffee
Tension Envelope
Waste Management
of Iowa
Wells Blue Bunny
Winning Solutions, Inc.
Pull For the Ronald McDonald House
Keep pulling those pop tabs! School, churches, businesses and
individuals continue to help the House by collecting tabs, and
taking them to the Ronald McDonald House. The proceeds from
the pop tab project are used for the operational expenses of
the House, such as utility payments, maintenance and repairs.
The pop tabs also help families who are unable to pay the $10
per night rate. These generous donations help us ensure that
the Ronald McDonald House is open to everyone…regardless
of their ability to pay.
Our heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of donors to this very
worthwhile project, benefiting the Des Moines Ronald
McDonald House resident families.
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THE D
S AV E
AT E
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MAY
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May 17, 2008
8th Annual Run for Ronald event,
Blank Park Zoo
MAY
May 28, 2008
27th Annual Golf Outing event,
Beaver Creek Golf Course
AUG
August 9, 2008
Governor’s Charity Steer at the
Iowa State Fair at 4 p.m. in the
Pavilion
OCT
October 11, 2008
Fall Gala event at the Prairie
Meadows Convention Center
in Altoona
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Wish List
Bike
Raffle
KITCHEN
GENERAL
ITEMS
Frozen Meals
Frozen Pizzas
Individual Snack Foods
Cheese Slices
Coffee Creamer
Coffee Filters
Cereal
Frosting
Meat
Sugar
Tide/Cheer
Clorox
Disinfectant Spray
Fabric Softener Sheets
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Postage Stamps
Large Ziploc Bags
Glade or Renuzit plug in refills
Garbage Bags: 8, 4 and 13 gallon sizes
Thank you to Radical Cycle for this one-of-a-kind bike, and for
generously donating the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House!
Bourget 300 Fat Daddy
To purchase tickets, contact
the House at 515-243-2111.
Drawing to be at Ride Iowa
ending in Baxter on
July 26, 2008.
TICKETS
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113 ci.
S&S motor
Magnum 2 into 1 exhaust
Jim's 6-speed transmission
18" x 10" Hysteria wheel with 300 mm rear tire
21" x 3.5" front wheel
Metallic silver with custom red graphics
Be a Part of “The House That Love Built”
The Ronald McDonald House invites you to become a part of “The House That Love Built” by
ordering a personalized Legacy Brick. These engraved bricks — placed in the front patio — are a
wonderful reminder of the generosity that allows us to continue our mission.
For only $75, you can show your support and permanently leave your mark on the Ronald
McDonald House. Please send in the order form below, along with your check made payable to
the Ronald McDonald House.
Engraving may include a maximum
of two lines, 15 characters per line
(including spaces and punctuation).
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Brick #1
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Brick #2
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Brick #3
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Donor’s Name ___________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to
the Ronald McDonald
Address _________________________________________________________________ House. Please include $75
for each brick ordered.
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________
For additional information,
please write, or call us at
Phone Number ___________________________________________________________ 515-243-2111.
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• 275 RMH Programs in
• 30 Countries
• 161 in the United States
• 69 in Europe
• 23 in Asia/Pacific/Middle East
• 12 in Canada
• 10 in Latin America
1441 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-243-2111
Fax: 515-280-3111
www.rmhdesmoines.org
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Jim Pech, President
David Hartman, President Elect
Teri Nelson, Vice President Fundraising
Tom Mass, Secretary
David Dixon Treasurer
Michael Murphy
Patti Rawson
David Stark
Jim Baker
Amy Bethel
Kristy Cain
Tom Campbell
Gina David
Siobhan Harman
Cheryl Larkin
Jan Mackey
Julie Martin
Tom Mass
Pat Mathson
Patty Rogers
John C. Pietila
Gary Lewis
John Viggers
Staff
Randi Seib
Ty Stewart
Randy Studer
Shawne Ungs
Matt Walters
Brenda Miller, Executive Director
Florence Pueschel, Resident Manager
Denise Miller, Operations Supervisor
Tiffany Finch, Administrative Supervisor and
Volunteer Coordinator
Newsletter Staff
Brenda Miller, Jennifer Clark
This is the House…
that provides the home, that cooks the meals, that sleeps the people, that dries the tears. This is the house that love built.
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