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and for the first week, her parents
could hold her once or twice a day
for just 45 minutes. “When you have
to leave the hospital empty-handed,
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Jackie, who was 25 weeks pregnant, drove herself to Kossuth Regional Health Center
in Algona. From there Jackie was transferred to Mercy, where she was diagnosed
with preeclampsia, placenta previa, and mild HELLP syndrome. Her doctors advised
bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy.
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The Hoovers left the Ronald
McDonald House on August 21,
almost three months after their ordeal
began. Sadie was off her feeding
tube and had gained one pound.
She can now hold up her head and
knows the sound of her name. And
despite her family’s hardships, Jackie
remembers her time at the House
with happiness. “I have so much joy
talking about it,” she says. “I can’t
wait to give back so other families
can experience this opportunity.”
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Winter 2015
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Thank You Volunteers
Thank You From Our Executive Director
Dino Delights
With the holiday season upon us, I’m constantly thinking about how we can do more for the families that come
through our doors—especially during this time of year. It’s difficult enough for families to be away from home with a
sick child in the hospital, but this situation can be even more trying when others are purchasing gifts for loved ones,
decorating their homes, and spending time with their family and friends.
Kids at the Ronald McDonald House enjoy prehistoric
playdates, thanks to Harold and Kay Whipple, left,
from Lacona, Iowa. Harold, an expert woodworker,
makes 25 hardwood dinosaur toys each month. He
and Kay donate them to the House, as well as Mercy
Medical Center and Blank Children’s Hospital. And
these are no ordinary dinos. Thanks to a flexible
construction, the wheeled toys wiggle and swerve as
they’re pulled by a lead. Each dinosaur requires
10 hours of work and 32 pieces of hardwood, but
Harold insists the work is worth it. “Maybe the kids
get some good out of it, but we get a lot more,” he says.
At the Ronald McDonald House, we go above and beyond to help make the holidays special for our families. On
Christmas Eve, we put a large bag of donated items, which can include toys, hats, gloves, games, and gift cards, at
each bedroom door. Being able to present these goodies to families is the best kind of holiday gift-giving. Santa doesn’t
forget the House, either: He stops by on Christmas morning to bring gifts to our families. And later that day, we open
our doors to our families’ relatives so that they can enjoy a home-cooked holiday brunch and dinner with their loved
ones. None of this would be possible without our amazing volunteers,
who choose to spend Christmas cooking for families they don’t know
instead of spending time with their own.
We know that the holidays can be hectic, so if you’re unable to give
your time to the House, there are other ways to contribute.
For example, our Share a Night program allows you to cover families’
costs for each night of their stay. Although our operating costs are
approximately $90 per family per night, we suggest that families
contribute $10 toward each night of their stay—but only if they can.
And when our rooms are full, we put families on a waiting list for a
room at the House or place them at a nearby hotel. To you, $10 may
only be the price of two peppermint mocha lattes from Starbucks, but
to our families, it’s another night they can be closer to their sick child.
I, of course, hope that you’ll continue to support the House in whatever
way you can—whether that means donating your time, services, or
just a few dollars. Any contribution, no matter how big or how small,
helps families that need Ronald McDonald House more than ever
during the holidays.
Gratefully yours,
Brenda Miller
Executive Director
Warm Welcome
Kendall Owen joined the Ronald McDonald House staff as the new
operations manager at the end of August. Kendall joins the House
with more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage
industry, and helps out with daily responsibilities to ensure the rest
of our staff is able to do their jobs to the fullest extent. Welcome,
Kendall! We’re so glad to have you on board.
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Heart to Heart
Racing for Good
Anne Shrader had never participated in a triathlon before, but this summer
seemed like the right time. She was offered free training, and on top of that,
she’s a new mom staying home with her daughter, so she had promised
herself she would accomplish something big this year.
Participants in BMW’s Ultimate Race to Give program were tasked with
raising $1,000 for a local charity in exchange for training and triathlon gear.
Anne has volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House for four years, so
choosing which charity to raise money for was a no-brainer. “I go in once a
week, and do just about anything they need me to,” Anne says. “It’s not like a
job. You do it because you want to do it. When you show up and people are
excited to see you—it’s an awesome feeling.”
“It’s almost like we had
something to connect to,
rather than just the race.
Hopefully it makes them
think and inspires them
to check out the House.”
Anne had approximately three months to
train and raise money for the House—but
reached her fundraising goal of $1,000 in
just six days. By the time race day rolled
around on Sept. 6, Anne was in good
shape—and had collected a total of $1,450
for the House. But race day temperatures
were in the mid-90s, which made Anne,
right, reconsider wearing her striped Ronald McDonald House socks after
finishing the swim portion of the race.
During the bike ride, she spotted Lynn Bohn, family services and volunteer program manager for the House, on
the sidelines—wearing striped socks on her feet. “I couldn’t believe that she was out there supporting me in her
socks, so before I started the run, I took extra time and put mine on.” It didn’t matter that she lost an extra minute
and a half in transition. As she ran, the flashes of red and white on her legs caught the attention of other runners.
“Hey! Cool socks!” they shouted. “Ronald McDonald House!” she cheered back. The runners shared high-fives
and flashed the thumbs up, and the encouragement was just what Anne needed to finish the final leg of her first
triathlon. “It’s almost like we had something to connect to, rather than just the race,” she says. “Hopefully it makes
them think and inspires them to check out the House.”
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2015 Events
event
Charity Steer Show
Sets New Record
RECAP
The Governor’s Charity Steer Show has
raised more than $2.7 million for the Ronald
McDonald House Charities of Iowa since it
began in 1983. The show and auction, which
are sponsored by Iowa Beef Industry Council
and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, set an
event record this year for the highest-selling
steer—which was purchased for $31,000—
and raised a total of $222,736 for the Ronald
McDonald Houses in Des Moines, Iowa City,
and Sioux City.
The annual event always draws a large crowd: The Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at the
Iowa State Fair had standing room only on August 15. The steers were shown by local
celebrities, which included Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Iowa U.S. Representative
David Young, Iowa State University President Steven Leath, former University of Iowa
quarterback James Vandenberg, and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad. And the day before
the show, we invited the 25 youth who raised the steers, along with their families,
above, to the House for a volunteer day and lunch with the governor, provided by the
Iowa Beef Industry Council.
SHOW FACTS
FIRST SHOW: 1983 / TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED:
MORE THAN $2.7 MILLION / AMOUNT RAISED
IN 2015: $222,736 / HIGHEST-SELLING STEER:
$31,000 / SPONSORS: IOWA BEEF INDUSTRY
COUNCIL, IOWA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
event
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Heart to Heart
Giving Back
Raising one of the steers for
this year’s show wasn’t the
only connection that Hayden
Watson, an 11-year-old from
Bloomfield, Iowa, had to the
Ronald McDonald House. In
2013, Hayden stayed at the
Ronald McDonald House at the
Mayo Clinic while undergoing
treatment for a rare form of nose
cancer. Today, his cancer is in
remission—and his steer, Spot,
helped raise more than $16,500
toward a good cause.
SHOOTING FOR THE SKY
A huge thank-you goes out to the volunteers,
donors, and clay-shooting teams at our 7th
Annual Sporting Clays Event. Through our sponsors,
Kids and Clays Foundation and Van Meter Inc., we
brought together passionate participants in a tournament
that showcased 125 clay shooters—a significant increase
from the 98 shooters at last year’s event. In addition to
the tournament, contributors joined in a raffle and live
auction, and viewed a video showcasing several families
that were positively impacted by donations to the Ronald
McDonald House. All told, we raised more than $40,000
to benefit our families, and we’re so grateful to everyone
who helped make this year’s tournament such a success.
event
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BIKING FOR A
GOOD CAUSE
Thanks to approximately 150 participants and our wonderful sponsors, the fourth annual Pedal for the
House Bike Ride raised more than $10,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa. We’d
also like to thank Too Cool, the band that donated its time to the event and kept everyone dancing at the
Flat Tire Lounge after the ride was over.
Registration for next
year’s event will open
in late July. Be sure to
register through your
local bike club—we’re
giving a prize to the
team with the most
participants!
THANK YOU to our sponsors:
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE 2016 EVENTS:
JUN 1
JUN 25
AUG 13
SEP 30
Wednesday
Saturday
Saturday
Friday
35th Anniversary
Golf Outing
5th Annual Dig It for
the House Sand Beach
Volleyball Tournament
34th Annual Governor’s
Charity Steer Show
8th Annual Sporting
Clays Event
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa
New Pioneer Gun Club
Waukee, Iowa
Beaver Creek Golf Course
Grimes, Iowa
Sands Volleyball Club
Des Moines, Iowa
Stay tuned for more information about our 35th anniversary celebration next year!
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Our Caring Community
HELPING YOUR “LOCAL” CHARITY
• For several years, Bill Bethel, owner of Rite
Way Pest Control, has provided his services for
both the inside and outside of the House—free
of charge.
We’re grateful to receive support from many different businesses and organizations around
central Iowa—and we wouldn’t be able to help as many families as we do without their
generosity and assistance.
• All American Turf Beauty, a local lawn care
service and grounds maintenance company, has
brought holiday cheer to the House for 18 years.
The company provides Christmas decorations
and lighting, sets everything up at no cost, and
stores the items once the holidays are over.
EMPLOYER VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
• A group of employees at the Home Depot store in
Urbandale, Iowa, has helped with various projects at
the House for several years as part of the Team Depot
volunteer program. Dan Koenigsfeld, bottom right,
leads the volunteer group and loves helping the House
with whatever
we need, from
stuffing envelopes
to renovating
bedroom closets.
Dan recently
dropped by the
House to drop off
a donated freezer.
THANKING OUR NAMESAKE
McDonald’s restaurant co-op owners and operators
in central Iowa are encouraged to help the Ronald
McDonald House wherever they can. Though most
make hourly wages, employees often purchase Wish
List items and get together to make meals at the House,
above. The restaurant locations also have several
initiatives to help the House throughout the year:
• GIVING TREES: During the holiday season, small
trees with Wish List ornaments are placed in each
of the restaurants. Anyone is welcome to take
ornaments from the tree and return to the restaurant
with the items listed, which are then given to the House.
• GIVING HANDS: Around Valentine’s Day, employees
and customers can purchase paper hands for $1 or
$5, the proceeds of which are given to the House.
• PULL TAB COLLECTION: Customers and employees
can drop off pull tabs at any of the McDonald’s
restaurants in central Iowa.
• CANISTER DONATIONS: The restaurants collect
spare change at the registers and drive-through
windows, which amounted to $70,000 in total
donations to the House in 2014.
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Heart to Heart
• Several large employers in Des Moines, including
Nationwide Insurance, above, Wells Fargo, Voya
Financial, and John Deere, provide time off for their
employees to volunteer. These volunteers choose
to give their time to the Ronald McDonald House,
where they help us with events, yard work, cleaning,
cooking, and other projects.
DEDICATED DONORS
• The Ronald McDonald House may be 120 miles
from Britt, Iowa, but we’re still considered a local
charity. Koyote Custom Finishes, a Britt-based
business, donated $1,000 from their annual Koyote
Custom Poker Run proceeds to the House at the end
of July. The event has benefited Iowa charities and
other causes since 2010. In addition to the donation,
participants and local residents filled two 55-gallon
drums with pull tabs, above, which the House sells for
scrap metal to help pay for operational costs.
• Scott and Cora Lahr were introduced to the House in
late 2012 when their young son, Emmett, was being
treated at Blank Children’s Hospital for bladder cancer.
For the last two years, the Lahr family has hosted
Ronald’s Road Rally—a bike ride that supports the
Ronald McDonald
House. The ride
started and ended in
the Lahr’s hometown
of Lake View, Iowa.
Other families who
have benefited
from the House’s
hospitality told their
stories at stops along
the Sauk Rail Trail
route. The event,
which included a
free concert, raffle
baskets, and special
appearances from
Ronald McDonald,
left, raised $4,000 for
the House in 2015.
GIVING BACK
Thanks to the support we receive from
our community, we’re able to help other
local organizations in need. ChildServe
is a nonprofit organization that helps
families with children who have special
health care needs. When families
visit their children in residential
long-term care, there is often no place
for them to sleep—so we take care
of costs associated with food. When
these families come to Des Moines, we
offer them a room at the House. We
also recently opened a pantry area at
ChildServe, above, which is stocked
weekly with personal care items,
snacks, and microwavable meals.
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Helping Others
Passion Project
What’s for Dinner?
Josie Schild, a 15-year-old from Webster County, is no stranger to the
benefits of the Ronald McDonald House. Her older sister, Jaclyn, died of
leukemia at the age of 12. While Jaclyn was fighting her illness, the House
opened its doors to her family when they couldn’t travel back and forth from
Fort Dodge to Des Moines. For a 4-H service project, Josie decided to collect
pull tabs to help the organization
that supported her family during
this difficult time. She placed
collection boxes in various
locations around Fort Dodge with The Ronald McDonald House
an initial goal to collect 5,000 pull sells the pull tabs for scrap metal,
tabs. After several months, she
and we can earn between $5,000
brought 73 boxes to the House
and $6,000 each year, depending
with approximately 600 tabs
each for a grand total of 43,829 on the number of tabs collected.
pull tabs.
Did You Know?
Give While You Shop
2.Sign in to your Amazon account.
3.Type “Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central
Iowa” in the charitable organization search box, and
select us as your charity of choice.
4.Start shopping!
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Heart to Heart
When families come to stay at the Ronald
McDonald House, we ask them to contribute
$10 for each night of their stay—but we will
never turn away a family that can’t pay. You
can help ease the burden on our families by
covering as much or as little of their stay as
you can. Cover one night of one family’s stay
with just $10, or donate $3,650 to cover the
yearly cost of a room. These donations, which
are part of our Share a Night program, help
offset operating costs for our 12-bedroom
facility. And any amount you can give, no
matter how big or small, makes a difference.
The Des Moines Register
will donate $20 to the
Ronald McDonald House
for every new Thursday–
Sunday subscription sold.
The subscriptions start
at $1.99 per week, and
include full access to
online articles.
Interested in providing a dinner at the
House? Here’s what you need to know:
• Meals should feed around 25 people.
• We encourage cooks to be creative
with their meals: Tacos, chili, and
pasta are always popular, so try
bringing something new to the table.
• Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Volunteers
typically arrive around 4 p.m. to
prepare the meal, but you can drop off
supplies, get a slow cooker started, or
begin meal prep earlier in the day.
How to Help
Our Families
1. Go to smile.amazon.com.
COOKING AT THE HOUSE
• The House keeps some staple
ingredients on hand, such as
condiments, seasonings, and baking
ingredients. Call ahead to see what
we have, so you don’t double up.
If you’re buying holiday gifts from Amazon this year,
consider this effortless way to help make a difference:
For every purchase made through AmazonSmile, half a
percent of the purchase price will be donated to the Ronald
McDonald House. During the time of year when we need
donations the most, each contribution helps support families
in need. Looking for another small way to make an impact?
Choose one or multiple Wish List items from a Giving Tree
(located at McDonald’s restaurants in central Iowa), purchase
them through AmazonSmile, and return to the restaurant with
the items, which directly benefit families at the House.
HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR
AMAZON PURCHASES COUNT:
Few things are more comforting than a
warm, home-cooked meal. At the Ronald
McDonald House and Ronald McDonald
Family Room, we make sure our families
have dinner waiting for them every night.
Volunteers can make dinner for the House
or Family Room any night of the week.
This is a perfect opportunity for groups of
volunteers, as we invite up to 10 people to
come and cook each night.
Sponsored
Subscriptions
• Please bring no more than 10 people
to help with cooking, and plan on
sticking around to clean up after
families have finished eating.
COOKING FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM
Meals for the Family Room should feed around 15 people and be prepared at
the House or in a commercial kitchen. Because space is limited, slow cooker
meals are the best option for this location. If you’re preparing the meal at the
House, please plan to arrive before 4 p.m.
GO TO
offers.desmoinesregister.
com/ronaldmcdonald
TO LEARN MORE!
wish LIST
Keurig Coffee
K-Cups
Trash Bags
Postage Stamps
Crock Pot Liners
Paper Bowls
(non-Styrofoam)
Crayons
Shampoo &
Conditioner
RESERVE A NIGHT TO COOK
1.Visit rmhdesmoines.org and search for “Provide a Meal.”
2.Check the calendar of available nights for the House or Family Room.
3.Call the House at (515) 243-2111 or email Lynn Bohn at
[email protected] to sign up for a night.
Adult Individual
Toothbrushes
You can drop wish list items off
at the House or ship an online
purchase directly to:
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Central Iowa
1441 Pleasant St.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Winter 2015
9
Love Letters
We love reading through these
thank-you notes from families,
which are sent to the Ronald
McDonald House after their stays
or provided in guest stay surveys.
10
Heart to Heart
Winter 2015
11
A YEAR OF IMPACT ANNUAL REPORT
How We Helped
306
634
families stayed
overnight
for a total of
4,147
NIGHTS
95
35%
That’s a
increase since 2013
In 2014, the average
length of stay was
a total of
283
TWO WEEKS
TIMES
Day guests can do laundry, relax, and enjoy a home-cooked
meal or access to the kitchen at the House
H
O
T
E
L
92
families when the
House was full
That’s a
Since 2013, the
average length of
stay has increased
54%
Our longest consecutive stay was
We helped
arrange hotel
stays for
for a
total of
215
NIGHTS
77% increase from 52 families in 2013
130
We suggest a $10 nightly donation from families,
but we don’t turn away anyone who can’t pay
174
NIGHTS
$402,960
what families were able
to contribute in 2014
52.9%
$435,251
Fundraising
29.6%
$243,679
Room Fees
$14,110
15.8%
1.7%
2014 Expenses
73
11 STATES
for
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas
IOWA COUNTIES
Program Services
71.3%
$480,647
Fundraising
$127,828
Administration
$65,362
$243,679
from fundraising
efforts in 2014
and provided laundry
facilities and showers:
gallons
of water
99,000 kWh 29,922
Separate Contributions*
$130,217
in general donations allowed a
majority of our families to stay in
the House at reduced or no cost
and covered our
energy expenses:
2014 Revenues
Investment Income
$435,251
187 FAMILIES
our cost to house families at
100% occupancy
$14,110
How You Helped
helped offset the housing cost for
*Contributions received separately from fundraising efforts include donations
from corporations, grants, honorariums, individuals, and memorials.
Your “Local” Charity
In 2014,
we served
families from:
3.7%
of the total cost of
overnight stays
Total Revenues: $823,257
families stayed at the Ronald
McDonald Family Room in
Mercy Medical Center
544 total nights
$92
Our cost to house 1 family
in 1 bedroom for 1 night
FAMILIES COVERED
new and returning families served
by Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Central Iowa in 2014
families used
our facilities
We Depend on You
19%
9.7%
Total Expenses: $673,837
Source: IRS Form 990
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc. receives no state
or federal tax dollars for its operations and relies solely on private gifts.
Donations are tax deductible.
Approximately
16.2
MILLION
pull tabs were
collected in 2014
which covered
53 nights at the House at $92 a night
Volunteering Impact
464
400
volunteers
donated
hot meals
provided to families
staying at the Ronald
McDonald House and
Ronald McDonald
Family Room
7,364
HOURS
in 2014
5 major
fundraising events
1,160 HOURS for
House-related projects
Thank You Donors!
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc. 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 dates below. Should there be any omissions,
please write, call, or e-mail the House.
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2014, TO AUGUST 31, 2015
CONTRIBUTIONS
Aaron Pueschel
Alan Downe
Albemarle Foundation
Alex Jones
Alexander’s Photo
Alfred Smith
Alice Hager
Alice Helle
Alicia Lynch
Allan Swaby
Alpha Delta Pi
Altoona Methodist Church
Amanda Bushman
Amvets National Ladies
Auxiliary #31
Amy Bethel
Amy Johnson
Amy Montford
Amy Showalter
Amy Tincher-Durik
Andrea Irlbeck
Angela Weir
Anita Apazeller
Anne West
Annette G. Brommel
Annie Madden
Armond Thigpen
Ashley Lewis
Ashley Rotter
Ayden Shelley
Barbara Parrott
Barton Solvents, Inc.
Bernie Van Til
Beth Hick
Beth Van Devander
Bettle Family Foundation
Blake Family Fund
Body Wisdom Massage
Therapy School
Bonnie Bissell
Bradley Overbergen
Brent Johnson
Brenton Soderstrum
Brianna Hansen-Simmer
Broker Dealers
Financial Services
14
Heart to Heart
Brown Winick
Burnell Haven
Businessolver Inc.
Candi Jayne
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors
Carissa Wagner
Carl Patterson
Carol Eggers
Carol Jackson
Carol Matthews
Carrie Glessner
Central Iowa IFMA Chapter
CGS-Medicare
Charity Harvala
Charyl Barr
Chelsey Heim
Chelsy Snyder
Chris Anderson
Christine Cordaro
Claire Patterson
Classic Chevys Of
Central Iowa
Clearfield United
Methodist Church
Coca-Cola North America
Color Foam 5K
Composting Concepts, Inc.
Connor Soliday
Cora Lahr
Curt Narwold
Cyclone Corvettes Inc.
Cynthia Richardson
Daniel Madden Jr.
Daniel Walsh
Danielle Glissman
Darci Moran
Darla Johnson
Darren Carlson
Darryl Trunnel
David B. Butterwick
David Clark
David Roberts
Davis Equipment
Daymon Worldwide
Deborah Cash
Debra Apel
Debra Noesen
Denise Rustige
Denise Ryan
Dennis Bailey
Dennis Goddard
Dennis Molitor
Denny Lautner
Derek Lumsden
Des Moines Orthopaedic
Surgeons - West
Devin Marchant
Diane Hernandez
Dillard’s
DMACC Business Class
DMACC, Urban Campus
Doextra Corporation
Don and Darla Edwards
Donald Gullickson
DoTopia
Duane Proudfit
Duane Wilson
Dwight Dollison
Elaine Walter
Elizabeth Hatfield
Elizabeth Muriuki
Elizabeth Pontier
Emanuel St. John Lutheran
Sunday School
Emily Bearns
Emily Maier
Emily Notturno
Erin O’Donnell
Erin Reese
Esther Keller
Eyebeads & Gemstones
Fairview Church
Working Band
Farm Credit Services of
America
FEI East
First Christian Church
- Christian Women’s
Fellowship
First United Methodist
Church
Fjeldberg Lutheran Church
Florence Tenney
Frank King
Ginny Blattert
Gloria Stefani
Good Sam Hillbillies
Gordon & Lois Hansch
Great Southern Bank
Gregory Bockenstedt
Gretta Geneser
Harmony Hour Study Club
Heather Perry
Heather Stroner
Heidi Bohlken
Heidi Edwards
Helene and Dennis Rosauer
Henry Hanson
Hilker - Pedretti
Charitable Foundation
Hubbell Realty Co.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Immanuel Reformed
Women’s Guild
Imt Insurance Co.
Iowa Beef Industry Council
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association
J. Argotsinger
Jackie Hoover
James Ellickson, Jr.
James Vandevoort
Jan Wilson
Jana Barnard
Jane Taylor
Jane Vanderweerdt
Jay W. Mez: Attorney at Law
Jct. Pork, Inc.
Jean Duffy Ulrichson
Jean Schrum
Jeff Otto
Jeni Burke
Jessica Lara
Jessica Leerar
Jessica Lyon
Jessica Sullivan
Jill Matthias
Jim Baker
Joanna Heidemann
Jody Kaminsky
John Grundstad
John Hunter
Judi Hamaker
Judy Bohlmann
Judy Tucker
Juliann Barnes
Juliann Schroeder
K&V Homes, Inc.
Kalyn Van Maaf
Karen Hawkins
Karen Patterson
Kari Ellis
Karla Lindhoff
Karmalita Castellano
Kate Lehmann
Kathleen Best
Kelly Spiess
Kelsey Gabus
Kerry Jech
Kim Davenport
Kim Langgaard
Kreg Tool Co.
Kris Hoferman
Kristina Beswick
Kristy Young
Kyle Bissell
La Vonne Baumhover
Laborers Local Union 353
Lani Trimble
Laura Reinders
Laurie Swilley
Leslie Irlbeck
Linda Scott
Lindsay Kavanaugh
Lindsey Dunn
Lineville Community Church
Lisa Lawson
Lisa Sams
Liz Siegfried
Lori A. Miner
Lori Calkins
Lori MacDonald
Lynnette Sellmeyer
Lynnville Friends Church
Madison Koonce
Mae Heaberlin
Mainstream Boutique
Mallory Wells
Marcia Pahl
Marcia Storjohann
Margarita Fernandez
Marie Adkisson
Marilyn Schramm
Mark Hasek
Martin-Brower, Fridley
Mary Core
Mary Davis
Mary Ervin
Mary Fischer
Mary Gillaspey
Mary Lang
Mary Nerem
Mary Scarpino
Matthew Van Loon
Maureen Dempsey
Megan Erickson
Megan Gretlein
Melissa Bliss
Melissa Millsap
Melissa Oliver
Melissa Schmidt
Melissa Teggatz
Mercer
Mercy College
Student Senate
Merna Crapser
Methodist Medical Plaza
Michael Bach
Michael Harder
Michael Schlosser
Michael Sieren
Michael Story
Michelle Daugherty
Michelle McGahey
Michelle Schramm
Microsoft Store #8080
Midland National Life
Insurance Company
Mitchell Family Funeral
Services, LLC
Nancy Hendrickson
Nation Wide Campaign
Nationwide Foundation
Network For Good
Nicole Marshall
Nicole Riggs
Norman Gorder
Old Dominion Freight
Line, Inc.
Orient-Macksburg High
School - National
Honor Society
P.E.O., Chapter IJ
Paige Moore
Paige Sanders
Pam Portillo
Pamela Kenyon
Patricia Kirk
Patricia Radke
Patricia Tingle
Patricia Walters
Paul Rand
Pauline Constant
Players Playground, LLC
Plymouth Congregational
Church
Principal Financial Group
Foundation, Inc.
R & R Realty Group
Foundation
R&K’s Angels
Rachael Gard
Randal Baird
Randall J. Ruisch, D.D.S., P.C.
Randi and John Stern
Randy Renaud
Randy Walter
Renee Lamfers
Reo Menning
Rhonda Oconnor
Rhonda Olson
Richard Eisinger
Rick Fuerstenau
Rob Cornelio
Robert Cogdill
Robert Connor
Robin Brumbaugh
Ronald McDonald House
Charities, Upper Midwest
Ryan Glass
Sandee Cook
Sara Wille
Sarah Fields
Sarah Hoban
Sarah Rupalo
Sarah Vanord
Scheels
Scott Reakes
Scott Sapp
Shana Olson
Shannon Kimbro
Shay Hager
Sheena Heitmeier
Sheila Dwine
Sherri Lauritsen
Sherri White
Shirley Connor
Society of Italian-Americans
Auxiliary
Sonya Kelley
Southwest Airlines Co.
Space Doctors Interiors
St. Edmonds Catholic School
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Stacey Koeppen
Stephanie PetersonGrauerholz
Steve Walterman
Steven Medina
Steven Skoog
Stewart & Nicole Frascht
Susan McDonald
Tanya Labertew
Tari Croy
Tatelynn Bratland
Tavern Pizza
The Benevity Community
Impact Fund
The Church of the
Damascus Road
The Green Guys
The Hair Studio
The Pampered Chef
The Pleasant Hill
Ladies League
Thomas Flinn
Thomas McCoy
Tim Askland
Tina Rykhus
Todd Mannebach
Tom and RobinJurgens
Tom Teno
Tong Zhang
Tracy Girard
Travis Hicks
Turfwerks
United Fund of Coon Rapids
& Union Township
United Health Group
United Way of Central Iowa
University Tees, Inc.
US Bank
V.J.’s Food Service
Van Horn Family Trust
Vera Kenyon
Violet G. Young
Charitable Trust
VOYA Foundation
Warren County Farm Bureau
Warren Pierson
Washington Lutheran Church
Wellmark Foundation
Wells Fargo
Wendy Paca
Wendy Spafford
West Des Moines
Christian Church
West Hancock Community
School District
Western Hills Elementary
School
Whitney Hancock
IN KIND DONORS
Aaron Pueschel
Aaron Tecklenburg
Alpha Delta Pi
Winter 2015
15
Alyssa Sandberg
American Legion Post #663
Amy Underhill
Ann Olsson
Anna Young
Anne Shrader
Bankers Trust
Barb Shelley
Benjamin Smiles Toy Run
Boone Women’S Club
Brownie Troop 129
Brynn Cunningham
Businessolver Inc.
Butch Stoltenburg
Carla Johnson
Carol Winter
Cathy Hockaday
Christ Lutheran Church
Cole Scieszinski
Coleen Stewart
Cross Point United
Methodist Church
Cynthia Neuzil
Darlene Bergquist
Dean & Judy Hiles
Deanna Robinson
Debbie Stetson
Denise Mahlstadt
Dennis Michener
Des Moines University
College of Health Sciences
DLR Group
DMACC, Urban Campus
Ellen Fitzpatrick-Neldeberg
Emilie Zehr
Emily Notturno
Enterprise Rent A Car
Erik Halvorson
First United Methodist
Church
GameStop
Gary Schramm
Girl Scout Troop #1033
Girl Scout Troop #464
Grand Suites, Busy Bees
Gregory Brown
Griff Reese
Grinnell Mutual Commercial
Underwriting
Guy Blagg
Gwen McHone
Hannah Tighe
Hannah, Heather, &
Hailey DeBruin
Happy Hearts Day Care
16
Heart to Heart
Harold Whipple
Iowa Connections Academy
National Honor Society
Iowa Health System
Iowa Homeless Youth
Centers
Iowa State University:
College of Engineering
Isaac Long
Jacki Salz
Jane Angstman
Jason Brown
Jennifer Smith
Jessica Pugh
Jessica Small
Jessica Waller
Jill Polich
Jodee Hassler
Jodi Douglas
Joel Drake
Joyce Bergamo
Julie Paetznick
Julie Turner
June Hauser
Karen Kolb
Karen Patterson
Kate Moore
Katherine Schamberger
Katie Lane
Katina Miller
Keith Olson
Keri Ehlers
Kira Currier
Kris Woods
Kristi Hasek
Kristy Broadbent
L.J. Jeffus
Lara Newsom
Lexie Tonnemacher
Linda Beaman
Linda Brown
Lindsay Stanford
Lindsey Redman
Lioness Club Of Urbandale
Lori Debner
Luke Rubie
Lutheran Women’s
Missionary League
Lynnville Friends Church
Marcia Storjohann
Mason Brown
Matt Jorgensen
Melissa Starmer
Melissa Teggatz
Meredith Corporation
Foundation
Merrill Middle School
Michelle Roling
Michelle Shane
Mike Broderick
Mindy Stock
Morgan McKay
Nikki Sliefert
North Union High School
Our Creation Cakes
Our Front Porch Books
Pack 133 Cubscouts
Pam Hellman
Pam Needham
Parker Murray
Paul Gilpin
Plymouth Congregational
Church
Plymouth Nursery School
Pot Stirrers
Randy Cumpton
Riesa Lepak
Robert Canada
Robin Lucas Elliott
Rod Cleek
Runnells Christian Church
Salem United Methodist
Church
Sam Burdess
Sam Pawlowski
Sarah Romano
Schansa Karunatilaka
Scott Betts
Shelly Doty
Shirley Gumes
Skylear Clubb
Slauson Family/Thirty-One
Southeast Polk High School FCS class
Spurgeon Manor
St. George Greek Orthodox
Church
Stampin’ Up!
Sweet to Eat Bakery and
Cake Shop
The Richdale Group
Tim Askland
Tonya Scarcello
Trinity Regional Medical
Center
UNI-ADPI
United Health Group
United Methodist
Women’s Quilters
Unity Point Health
Consolidated Services
Wells Fargo
West Des Moines
Christian Church
West Des Moines United
Methodist Church
Whitney Hancock
Whole Foods Market
Winterset Elementary School
Young Women’s
Resource Center
Zion Lutheran Church
POP TAB DONORS
Alex Christenson
Alpha Delta Pi
Altoona Lions Club
American Legion Post #274
Amy Nostrom
Angi Wilson
Anna Kirner
Annastacia Bruce
Anthony Pinckney
Autumn Waske
Barb Hawkins
Barb Wiedenman
Bethany Preschool
Bob Gard
Bobbi Young
Boone Women’s Club
Brad Holland
Brady Green
Butch Stoltenburg
Cancer Center of Iowa
Carol Erickson
Carrie Samson
Central Reformed Church
Clarion - Goldfield Community
School District
Cyclone Corvettes, Inc.
Danette Rieper
Darren Carlson
Davita Central
Debra Stewart
Des Moines Park Community
Lions Club
DeSoto Intermediate School
Emily Hayes
Emma Martin
Emmett Case
Fairmeadows Elementary
Farmers Chapel United
Methodist Church
First United
Methodist Church
Fort Dodge Middle School
Gavin Owen
Geralyn Timm
Girl Scout Troop I-35
Gregory Brown
Haley Offerman
Hoyt Middle School
Hunter Christenson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Iowa Christian Academy
Iowa Heart Center Ankeny
Isaac Long
Jack Marren
Jackson Elementary School
Jeane Kane
Jeffrey Sommer
Jill Polich
Jim Finnegan
Joanne Prock
Jody McCombs-Miller
John Niehaus
Johnston Lions Club
Josh Hanson
Juanita Greener
Karin Strand
Kelly B
Koree Stroug
Leone Shepherd
Lincoln High School
Lioness Club Of Urbandale
Lois Moore
Lyla Bonjour
Maci Banyas
Mackenzie Fuller
Madrid Elementary School
Malorie Smith
Marcia Stone
Marquisville United
Methodist Church
Melinda Sosa
Memorial Lutheran Church
Morgan McKay
Nancy Nichols
Nick Testino
Norah Grant
Olivia Stokes
Oskaloosa Central United
Methodist Church
Paige Polzien
Pat Cullen
Paul Sprague
Paula Twelmeyer
Penny Hyler
Phi Tau Omega: Omega
Nu Chapter
Phillips Traditional School
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pot Stirrers
Ray and June Halberstadt
Raymona Chancellor
Riesa Lepak
Sacred Heart School
Sally Yates
Sandy Drummond
Sarah Sandver
Sarah Voyles
Shayla Timm
Sheridan Park United
Methodist Women
Shirley Gumes
Shuey & Curtis Ehlers
Sonia Page
Spurgeon Manor
St. Pius X Cathoilc School
Stephanie Carr
Tayler Olson
Tiffany Miller
Todd Francis
Todd Mannebach
Trinity Lutheran Church
United Methodist Church
VOYA Financial
Wakonda Christian Church
Wayne Community
Elementary
Wells Fargo
Wellspring Community
Church
Whittier Elementary School
Winterset Junior High
Yvonne Fielder
7TH ANNUAL CLAY
SHOOT DONORS AND
SPONSORS
1st Interiors
Benjamin Lorenzen
BlueStone Engineering
Brian Drey
Briana Thompson
Bruce Bowman
Cary Murphy
Chad Bass
Charles Follett
Christpher Della Vedova
Confluence
Cross & Christensen, LLC
David Fini
David Stroth
DCI Group
DPT Group
Frank King
Gannon Roofing Supply
Graham Construction
Company
Greg Lamka
Heartland Finishes, Inc.
Huberts Sports Bar & Grill
J. Elder
Jade Rodemeyer
James McClugage
Jan Myers
Jay Barber
Jeff Charlson
Joel McCaw
John Minger
Jon Lamphier
Julie Stanley
Ken Sharp
Kevin Klemesrud
Kevin Powell
Kids & Clays Foundation
Laura Held
Lee Fisher
Lmc Insurance
Mark Keairnes
Mark Phillips
Matthew Onstot
Nationwide Foundation
Nationwide Insurance
Philip Crum
Randy Shifflett
Richard Ball
Richard Glenn
Richard Larson
Rick Lohrmann
Robert Armstrong
Roger White
Ross Sales
Sara Lupkes
Scott Aukes
Scott Duer
Ted Lare Design Build, Inc
The Local
Tim Prohaska
Tom Mass
U.S. Bank National
Association
Unity Point Health
Van Meter, Inc.
Wolin Mechanical & Electrical
Contractors
Ziegler Inc.
16TH ANNUAL FALL
GALA DONORS AND
SPONSORS
Alfred’s Carpet and
Decorating
American Equity Investment
Life Insurance Company
Anderson Dental Group
Andrew Traeger
Ankeny Dental Associates PC
Beaver Creek Golf Course
Blank Park Zoo
Brian Gist
Buffalo Wild Wings
Business Publication Corp
CAPTRUST
Carl Patterson
Casey’s General Stores
Chicago Field Museum
Crowns Club
Dave & Annie Anderson
Demdaco
Des Moines Community
Playhouse
Des Moines Performing Arts
DHI Group, Inc.
Disney Theme Parks
Doextra
Drake Athletics
Drury Hotels
Eden East Village
Edible Arrangements
Embassy Suites
Farmers Mutual Hail
FBL Financial Group
Fridley Theaters
Ginny Blattert
Glen Oaks Country Club
Graham Construction
Greater Des Moines
Botanical Center
Green Bay Packers
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel Pattee
Hubbell Realty Company
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Indianola Golf Course
Iowa Culinary Institute,
DMACC
Iowa Speedway
Iowa State University
Iowa Wild
Isabel Bloom
J&D Restaurants, Inc.
Jan Hendrickson
Jane Sturgeon
Janet & Norman Trentmann
Jasper Winery
Jethro’s & Splash
John Deere Financial
Johnsrud Transport, Inc
June Keating
Karen Schramm
Winter 2015
17
Kathy Layton
KAZR / KSTZ
King’s Pointe Waterpark
La Vida Loca Winery
Larry Pearson
Life Journey Photography
Little Miracles Boutique
Mall of America
Mark J Becker &
Associates, LLC
Marriott Downtown
McGladrey LLP
Megan Simonson
Mercedes of Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Mills Fleet Farm
Nationwide
Northwest Bank
Oral Health Clinic
Pamela Gilmore Salon
Panera Bread
Pinot’s Palet
Principal Volunteer Network
Raccoon Valley Partners
Ramada Tropics
Renaissance Savery Hotel
Rosario Marquez DeSalinas
RSM
Salisbury House
Schlitterbaun Kansas City
Science Center of Iowa
Seven Oaks
Shedd Aquarium
Sioux County Businesses
(Steer Show Table)
Southwest Airlines
Stephens Auditorium
Summit Equity Group
Thomas Hagemann
Trader Joe’s
UnityPoint Health
Wal-Mart
Willis Auto Campus
YMCA of Greater
Des Moines
34TH ANNUAL GOLF
EVENT SPONSORS AND
DONORS
3E-Electrical Engineering and
Equipment Company
Adam Strauss
Albaugh, LLC
Ankeny Golf & Country Club
Atlantic Coca-Cola
Bottling Co.
18
Heart to Heart
Baldinger Bakery, LP
Barclays
BCDG, LP
Beaver Creek Golf Course
Ben Totel
Bernstein-Rein
Boulders Inn & Suites
Briarwood Club of Ankeny
Career Search Associates
Carroll Country Club
Casey Friedrichsen
CDS Global
Charlie Miller
ChildServe
Coca-Cola USA
Data Power Group, Inc.
Des Moines Radio Group
Doextra CRM Solutions, LLC
Doll Distributing
Dr. Pepper
Earp Distribution
Gary Lewis
Ginny Blattert
Graham Construction
Graham Group
Healthmarkets
Heritage Building
Maintenance
Holiday Inn Express Altoona
Holmes Murphy
Honey Creek Resort
State Park
Hubbell Realty Company
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
J&D Restaurants
Jackson Management
Jean Duffy Ulrichson
Jed Pedersen
Jeff Diehl
Jim Crosman
JKB Restaurants, LC
K and V Homes
Kabel Business Services
Kasch Restaurant
Management
Kathy Layton
KCCI
KCWI
King’s Pointe
Waterpark Resort
KJJY
Knoxville Raceway
Lahr Family and Friends
Lake Panorama
National Resort
Larry’s Window Service, Inc.
Majestic Hills Golf Course
Mann’s Ottumwa
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
McCormack
Distributing Co, Inc.
McDonald’s USA, LLC
McGladrey
Merchants Bonding Company
Meskwaki Bingo
Casino Hotel
Mid-American
Glazing Systems
NAI Optimum
Nationwide
Newton Foods, LLC
Northwest Bank
OPN Architects
Portico Staffing
Principal Charity Classic
Raccoon River Kennels
Raccoon Valley Partners, LLC
Radon Solutions
Raymond James
Financial Services
Rick Killion
Ronald Lahr
Scot Young Research, Inc.
Scott McGlothlen
Service Solutions Group
SG7E Inc.
Southwest Airlines
Sparky’s One Stop
Stecker Design
Stratas Foods
Sue Emich
SYR, Inc.
Tan-Tar-A Resort
The Baker Group
The Chocolate Storybook
Tournament Club of Iowa
Travis Herman
Travis Moulton
Traviss Audio Video
Tyson / Baldinger Bakery
Tyson Bettin
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Urbandale Golf &
Country Club
Van Meter, Inc.
Vogue Vision
Wells Fargo
Wolin Mechanical &
Electrical Contractors
4TH ANNUAL PEDAL
FOR THE HOUSE
DONORS AND
SPONSORS
Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating
Anita Hartman
Barb Hardy-Albee
Beaver Creek Golf Course
Bike World
Bos, Jeff
Cindy Marean
Confluence Brewing
Company
Des Moines Bicycle
Collective
Fleet Feet Sports
Founders Irish Pub
Full Court Press, Inc.
GoodSons Bar & Grill
Hannah Wilson
Hasek, Mark & Kristi
Hy-Vee
Iowa Natural
Heritage Foundation
Jackie Hoover
Jan Mackey
Jenifer Anderson
Jerry Beltramo
Kemin Industries, Inc.
Kevin Burch
Kristyn Bekker
Kyle’s Bikes
LifeTime Fitness
Lisa Andersen
Louie’s Wine Dive
Mad Meatball Pizzeria & Pub
Matt & Dorenda Walters
Megan Dohrman
Meredith
Michael Holmes
Nite Hawk Bar & Grill
Old Chicago Restaurant
Pamala Gilmore Salon
Principal Charity Classic
Rasmussen Bike Shop
Raygun
Rick Gubbels
Saylorville Lake Marina
Scott Mineart
Silver Dollar City
Star Bar
Teresa Nickell
Thunderhead Sports
Bar & Grill
Widmann, Angela
WineStyles Johnston
Woody’s Smoke Shack
Zach Johnson Foundation
DIG IT FOR THE
HOUSE DONORS AND
SPONSORS
Bader Farms
Chicken Coop Sports
Bar & Grill
Great Blinds, LLC
Hubbell Realty Co.
Loney & Schueller, LLC
Salon Vici
Spaulding, Berg &
Schmidt, P.L.C.
HONORARIUMS
In Honor of Anya Morozov
Denise Morozov
In Honor of Cadence Boyer
Liz Boyer
In Honor of Chris Askelson
Claire Askelson Li
In Honor of Eli &
Nathan Gard
Debra Grout
In Honor of Heston,
Laingstin & Quinlynn
Hinders
Barbara Hinders
In Honor of Iowa Cubs
Greater Des Moines Baseball
In Honor of
Jaxson Johnson
Glen Mente
Kent Frankenfield
In Honor of Tom &
Nancy Prest
Erica Prest
In Honor of Trevor Meers
LuAnn Brandsen
In Honor of
Jessica Hanshaw
Stephanie PetersonGrauerholz
MEMORIALS
Ameila Smith
Anne Danen
Dan Davis
Debra Spencer
Donna Newendorp
Iris Clements
Kay Gilbert
M Alice Claypool
Marcia Slycord
Betty Hallbauer
Francis Millburn
Roni Wilson
Sandra Kay Jordan
Betty Jean Cerven
Mallory Wells
Bob Cerven
Betty Jean DeLapp
Dean & Judy Hiles
Jim & Patty Donlan
Juanita Sayre
Larry & Susie Sees
Minnie Mullen
Sharon Mikowski
Briley Walter
Bryan Walter
In Honor of Lara F.
Jay Cook
Brittney Jo Everhart
Karlee Low
In Honor of Lenore Steilen
Pamela Etringer
Caneel Gaffney
Lena Streitwieser
In Honor of
Noah Richardson
Danielle Wolfe
Mark Gaffney
Richard Zande
Stivers Ford Lincoln
Conner Mason
Paul Mason
Derek Ellerbeck
Congregational U.C.C.
Janet Leader
Diane Will
Barb Swansen
Dwayne Robertson
Janet Spielman
Joy Hansen
Peggy Schwering
Ida Kinnick
Sonia Kerns
In Honor of Scott Goodrich
Old Dominion Freight
Line, Inc.
In Honor of Stacy
Bohl, Natalie Zylstra &
Emily Zylstra
Jean Zylstra
In Honor of
Steven Lauritsen
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
In Honor of Team Zellmer
CustomInk, LLC
James Bixler
Cindy Dale
Janice Mulcahy
Janice Mulcahy
Jo Ann Allen
Linda Carney
Wesley Jordan
Jay Merfeld
Charles Larsen
Kathy Carson
Debbie Daugherty
Margaret Guidicessi
Beth Mahaffey
Cheryl Giudicessi
Connie Hellmann
Courtney Chabot Dreyer
Diana Sheldon
Donna Carlson
Kaduce & Company, PC
Leslie Gearhart
Margaret O’Donovan Desio
Rose Desio
Schmid, Macklin &
Associates, P.C.
Shelley Ippolotp
Thomas Stanfield
Margy Henwig
Kenneth Haynie
Moe Eubanks
Jim Baker
Ralph Dickinson
3660 Grand Owners
Assoc. Inc.
Andrea Conway
Anita Canney
Anita Hopkins
Anne Gaer
Bennett Ely
Beth Lenstra
Carole Reichardt
Catherine Stroud
Charles Wheeler
Cheryl Fruetel
Christi Sidwell
Daniel Bartlett
David Hartman
David Holzinger
Debra Kozel
Florence E. Pueschel
Gretchen Cordt
Heather Soener
Helen Young
Holly Craiger
James Vickery
Jan Fischer
Jane Hemminger
Janice Mechem
Jeanne White
Jeff Alberton
Jo Anne Campney
John Hand
Judy Campbell
Kathy Goetz
Kay Callander
Kenneth Haynie
Kevin Grimm
Krause Gentle Foundation
Lee Buckley
Legislative Services Agency
Leslie Bramwell
Linda Young
Lindsey Loyet
Lois Schropp
Lynn Walz
Marvin Gilliland
Mary O’Brien
Melissa Stalvey
Nancy Brown
Nancy Stanard
Nicole Navara
Pat Baehr
Patricia Schropp Pyle
Patricia Sink
Patrick Deveny
Patsy Tobis
Patti Rawson
Richard Bray
Robert W. Baird and Co.
Incorporated
Ronald Nesbit
Ruth Glick
Sandra Laust
Sandy Breckenridge
Sharon Fuller
Shawn Burke
Shawn Snyder
Stanley Davis
Stephanie Pyle
Susan Holliday
Susan Lagneaux
Tim Wolf
Tom Wippermann
Virginia Rowen
Vivian Dickinson
Thomas Butters
Nancy Morford
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