Annual Report - Great Rivers United Way

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2011
Annual Report
Great Rivers United Way
LIVING UNITED: MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Mission: Our mission is to unite people and resources
to improve lives and strengthen our communities.
Who LIVES UNITED?
Vision: Our vision is
that all individuals and
families in our
communities will
achieve their full
potential through
education, income
stability, and healthy
lives.
Volunteers
Neighbors
Seniors
Children
Nurses
Non-Profits
Athletes
Doctors
Carpenters
Lawyers
Teens
Governments
Families
Truck Drivers
Police
Communities
Letter Carriers
Landscapers
Firefighters
Teachers
Engineers
Artist
Solders
Soldiers
Grandparents……
Values: Our core values
are collaboration,
integrity, and advocacy.
YOU CAN LIVE UNITED TOO!
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LIVING UNITED: MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Mission: Our mission is to unite people and resources
to improve lives and strengthen our communities.
Who LIVES UNITED?
Vision: Our vision is
that all individuals and
families in our
communities will
achieve their full
potential through
education, income
stability, and healthy
lives.
Volunteers
Neighbors
Seniors
Children
Nurses
Non-Profits
Athletes
Doctors
Carpenters
Lawyers
Teens
Governments
Families
Truck Drivers
Police
Communities
Letter Carriers
Landscapers
Firefighters
Teachers
Engineers
Artist
Solders
Soldiers
Grandparents……
Values: Our core values
are collaboration,
integrity, and advocacy.
YOU CAN LIVE UNITED TOO!
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FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your commitment to making this area the best place to
live, work and grow. 2011 has been a year of success for Great Rivers
United Way. Because of our devoted volunteers, the tremendous
generosity of our donors, and the tireless efforts of our enthusiastic
staff, we continued to meet the needs of our neighbors in Houston, La
Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties.
2012 COMPASS NOW was initiated to assess the needs of those we serve in our 5 county
region. A special thank you must be extended to Dr. Brenda Rooney and Diana
DiazGranados, who spearheaded the project. A sincere thank you must also be extended to
all partners of this project.
In 2011, we welcomed our new President, James Falvey. Under his leadership and with the
support of a dedicated Board of Directors, operational systems were enhanced, agency
partnerships were strengthened, critical community relationships were tended to, and a
new strategic planning process was initiated.
Finally, Sam Van Riper, our 2011 Campaign Chair, championed another record breaking
campaign. Thank you, Sam, for your endless energy and dedication which allows us to
achieve our mission and move closer to our vision.
As we roll into 2012, I am excited for the incoming Board Chair, Jon Trapp. Jon has been an
active United Way volunteer for almost two decades. His knowledge, understanding and
experience will help lead us through very exciting, yet anxious times. He will help address
the needs of our communities in innovative ways.
It has been a privilege to serve as the Board Chair. I look forward to continuing to support
the work of the United Way with you, as we LIVE UNITED, sharing our time, talent and
resources to meet the needs of those we serve.
Sincerely,
Sarah Havens
Gundersen Lutheran
Board Chair, 2011
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A MESSAGE FROM UNITED WAY’S PRESIDENT
Dear Great Rivers United Way Investor,
Thank you.
Because of your investment in our community through United Way you
are making our region a better place to live, work and play.
Through United Way’s community needs assessment, known as 2012 COMPASS NOW, and
our Partner Agency certification process, you can be certain that your investment is placed
into programs that have the greatest impact.
Your investment stay local. We have a panel of volunteers that help us allocate the money to
our partner agencies in a way that makes sure that your investment is properly given to life
changing programs. This volunteer panel consists of your friends and neighbors. This year
we had over 100 community members volunteer their time to make sure United Way
allocates money in a way that will best serve our region’s needs.
Thank you again for being such an important part of our community!
James Falvey, President
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Chair
1st Vice Chair
Treasurer
Sarah Havens*
Jon Trapp*
Jeff Jensen*
Julie Bartels *
Kerstin Boudreau
Chief Gregg Cleveland
Leanne Cleveland
Megan Dragert
Todd Eber
Jay Ellingson
Dr. Alan Fleischmann
Wade Hackbarth
Sarah Havens *
Jeff Jensen *
Bob Kelemen *
Jerry Kember
Paula Knudson
Rick Mickschl
Pattie Nimocks
Bill O’Driscoll
Dr. Brenda Rooney *
Shawn Sackman
Brent Smith
Kevin Strangman
Jon Trapp *
Laurie Tweten
Sam Van Riper *
Kim Valiquette
Dale Walter *
Brian Wieser
Gundersen Lutheran
Armitage, Inc.
RSM McGladrey
Community Volunteer
Vendi Advertising
La Crosse Fire Department
Aquinas High School Student
Festival Foods
W.A. Roosevelt Company
Kwik Trip
Mayo Clinic
Western Technical College
Gundersen Lutheran
RSM McGladrey
Logistics Health, Inc.
La Crosse School District Retiree
University of WI – La Crosse
District Lodge #66 – IAMAW
US Bank
Trane
Gundersen Lutheran
Merchants Bank – Onalaska
Johns Flaherty & Collins
Altra Federal Credit Union
Armitage, Inc.
La Crosse County
Trane
CenturyLink
Associated Bank
Wieser Brothers General Contractors
* Denotes member of the Executive Committee
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UNITED WAY PARTNERS LIVING UNITED
2011 Partner Agencies
2011 Funded Programs
American Red Cross- Scenic Bluffs Chapter
Domestic Disaster Relief
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region
Community Based Youth Mentoring
Site Based Youth Mentoring
Bluff Country Family Resources
Abused Children Program
Domestic Violence Program
Telephone Crisis Intervention
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
Youth Development Activities
Boys and Girls Club of Sparta
Project Learn
Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central WI
The Club-Tomah
Tomah After School
Tomah Summer Day Camp
Coulee Children’s Center
Early Intervention
Coulee Council on Addictions
Crisis Management
Education Prevention
Recovery Support Services
Couleecap, Inc.
Social Security Outreach, Access, Recovery
Monroe County Food Pantry
Supportive Housing
WI Home Energy Assistance
Credit Counseling Service of La Crosse
Consumer Credit Counseling
Crossfire Youth Center
Family and Children’s Center
Healthy Families
Outpatient Counseling
Stepping Stones
Families First of Monroe County
Girl Scouts of WI- Badgerland Council
Girl Scouts grades PreK-5
Girl Scouts grades 6-12
Outdoor Education
A Festival Food Employee
volunteers at United Way
funded program Kane
Street Community
Garden.
This funded program
provides fresh fruits,
vegetables, and herbs to
local food pantries.
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Great Rivers 2-1-1
Comprehensive I&R
Crisis Line
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
Hunger Task Force
Food Recovery
Kane Street Community Garden
Independent Living Resources
Homeless Intervention Program
Independent Living Services
Mental Health Drop In
La Crescent Area Healthy Community Partnership
Neighbors in Action
Learning Together Family Literacy
Literacy Instruction
Mobile Meals of La Crosse
Mobile Meals
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center
Crisis Line
Emergency Shelter
Outreach Program
Transitional Housing
Options Clinic
Adult Free Health Care
Project Wait
The Parenting Place
Group Parent Education
Individual Parent Education
Parent/Child Development
Warmlines
The Salvation Army
Emergency Homeless Shelter
Meal Program
WAFER
Food Pantry
YWCA of the Coulee Region
Adaptive Physical and Recreation Opps
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Excessive Absences
Mediation and Restorative Services
Ruth House
Teen Services
Kaplan Employees volunteer at United Way funded Agency, The
Salvation Army on United Way’s Day of Caring.
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COMPASS NOW
COMPASS NOW 2012 is a review of community needs in the five-county Great Rivers Region.
The report provides valuable information and presents the results of data collected through
a community survey, focus groups, an extensive review of socio-economic indicators, and
an inventory of community resources.
The COMPASS NOW 2012 Report serves as an important resource for the community by
providing updated data to measure progress, monitor trends, and further prioritize efforts
to improve the quality of life for all residents in the Great Rivers Region. Key issues
affecting the region are identified in the areas of Health, Education, Income and
Community.
COMPASS NOW 2012 PARTNERS
Gundersen Lutheran Health System
Mayo Clinic Health System
St. Joseph’s Health Services- Gundersen Lutheran
Tomah Memorial Health Care
Tri-County Memorial
Vernon Memorial Healthcare
La Crosse County Health Department
Vernon County Health Department
Monroe County Health Department
Trempealeau County Health Department
Houston County Health Department
La Crosse Community Foundation
Great Rivers United Way is proud to present the 2012
COMPASS NOW final report. This report is available online
anytime. If you would like a paper copy, please contact the
United Way office at, 608-796-1400.
THANK YOU to the many people and organizations who gave of their time, talents and
resources to make this project a success. The COMPASS report is available on the Great
Rivers United Way website and may also be accessed on our
website: www.compassnow.org.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Letter Carrier’s Food Drive
For more than 18 years, Great Rivers United
Way has partnered with Local Branch 59 of the
National Association of Letter Carriers to
conduct the largest community food drive in
our area. On May 14, more than 50 volunteers
spent an entire day loading large trucks with
food that the Letter Carrier’s picked up on
their routes. The food was weighed and sent
to seven local food pantries that serve
thousands of people in need throughout the
Community Members fight the rain and cold to volunteer
Coulee Region. What started out as a drive
at the2011 Letter Carriers Food Drive.
netting 6,000 pounds of food 18 years ago has
grown into a drive bringing in more than 100,400 pounds of food!
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CAMPAIGN
Thanks to you, this has been a great year for the Great Rivers United Way’s fundraising
efforts. Sam Van Riper of Trane Company was the Campaign Chair for the 2011-2012
campaign. Many efforts were made to ensure another successful campaign season. With
more programs needing support than ever before, the need for another successful
campaign was higher than ever.
Throughout 2011, we continued to increase our visibility in outlying counties. Associated
Bank was kind enough to offer us office space in Vernon County for the second year in a
row. Our expanded efforts to increase visibility in outlying counties were aided by
significant meetings at Toro in Monroe County, and Ace Communications in Houston
County. We are continuing to set up meetings with companies and local governments in our
outlying counties to best serve our communities.
Each year our campaign begins with a Pacesetter Campaign. Pacesetter companies commit
to running a successful campaign in August, and their success motivates other companies
to do the same. Thank you to the 2011-2012 Pacesetter Companies.
Pacesetter Companies
APAC Customer Service
CenturyLink
Dahl Automotive
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Fesival Foods
Gundersen Lutheran
Kaplan Professional Education
Macy’s
Trane
Tri-State Ambulance
Ace Communications Employees support Great Rivers
United Way in Houston County.
Pacesetter companies prepare for an afternoon of
volunteering with lunch served by Partner Agencies.
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CAMPAIGN
With continued efforts from United Way staff and a motivated campaign chair and cabinet,
we were able to reach out to more companies and speak at more employee meetings than
ever before. All the hard work paid off because United Way raised $2,015,570.39, the most
money ever. On behalf of the entire campaign department, thank you to all the community
members who participated.
A special thank you to our event sponsors:
Armitage Inc.
Associated Bank
Coulee Bank
CenturyLink
Gundersen Lutheran
Market & Johnson, Inc. of La Crosse
Merchants Bank
RSM McGladery
Stifel Nicolaus
The Waterfront Restaurant
Trane
Trust Point
US Bank
Zimmerman Driving School
A special thank you to our sweepstakes contributors
APAC Customer Services
Associated Bank
By Shear Design
Citizens State Bank
Festival Foods
Kwik Trip
La Crosse Boat Harbor
La Crosse Area Family YMCA
Mississippi River Rentals
Murphy’s Frame and Axle
Rose Jewelers
Target
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Our campaign was a true definition of why our community is such a special place. As we move
forward to 2012, it is our hope that community members will continue to support United Way. Our
goal will not get accomplished without the continued support from companies and individuals in
our 5 county region.
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CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2011-2012 ALEXIS de TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
(over $10,000)
David & Janet Chestnut
Gail K. Cleary
Dr. David L. & Sacia B. Morris Family Foundation
Principal Life Insurance
Russell & Vera Smith Charitable Foundation
4 Members wish to remain anonymous
DIAMOND CIRCLE
($5,000-$9,999)
Kristine Cleary & Peter Coffey
Sandra Cleary & Philip Heise
Dr. & Mrs. David Corser
Mark Glendenning & Margie
Webster
John & Linda Lyche
Ernie & Sally Micek
Dave & Barb Skogen
5 members wish to remain
Anonymous
RUBY CIRCLE
($2,500-$4,999)
Dahl Family Foundation
Kym & Tom Culp
Joan & John Mueller
Doug Nelson & Cheri Olson
8 Members with to remain
anonymous
EMERALD CIRCLE
($1,000-$2,499)
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt
Julie & Terry Bartels
Bill & Dorie Beres
William & Cindy Berg
David & Teri Booth
Don & Cheryl Brenengen
Tom & Jan Brock
Chuck & Carla Callies
Dr. Timothy & Susan Durtsche
Dr. Dan Ecklund & Dr. Leah
Dietrich
James & Kersten Falvey
Dr. Alan & Kara Fleischmann
Barbara & Donald Frank
Anita Froegel
Kathy & Mike Giese
Sean & Amy Green
Gerald & Mary Guentner
Sig & Jean Ann Gundersen
Rich Hauser
Marlin & Julie Helgeson
John & DiAnn Honadel
Scott & Sue Horne
Keith & Mary Isaacs
Jeff & Pam Jensen
Jerry & Angie Jorgensen
Mike Klauke
Kathie Knoble Iverson
Herbert H. Kohl Charities
Barbara & Joseph Kruse
Dave & Terry Lee
A.J. & Marv Leisso
Steve & Jody Low
Mary Lund & Mike Stanek
Marie Miller
Mr. Tyler Miller
Sue & Doug Mormann
Tom & Gina Nankival
Rebecca & James Naugler
Dr. James Novotny & Marsha
Schmidt
Greg & Linda Prairie
Chuck & LuAnn Roth
Brian & Karen Rude
Robert & Frances Skemp
Jesse Smothers
Brad & Lynn Sturm
Robin & Stephanie Swartz
Tom & Marilyn Tiggelaar
Fritz & Claudette Truax
Kim & Dan Valiquette
Dale & Jody Walter
Chris & Katie Walters
Steve & Katie Webster
Jim & JoAnn Wickizer
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61 Members wish to remain
Anonymous
AMETHYST CIRCLE
($750-$999)
James & Mary Anderson
Patrick & Beth Burgos
Blake Cruser
Dick & Judy Dee
David & Lina Fanning
Chuck & Cheryl Hanson
Jay & Dawn Jaehnke
Rev. Mark & Sharon Jolivette
Jerry Knutson
Edward & Sally Miner
Kurt & Mary Mueller
Bruce & Barbara Norgaard
Dick & Meg Olson
Duane & Janet Ring
Cameron & Carlene Roberts
Dr. Dennis & Sharon Ryan
Gary & Susan Schettle
George & Marita Smith
Kevin & Laurie Strangman
Jon Trapp & Lauri Hoff
Brian & Kari Treadway
Anonymous
SAPPHIRE CIRCLE
($500-$749)
Hans & Margaret Anderson
Norma Anderson
Daryl & Susan Applebury
Kurt Baumgarten
Mark Bearwald
Cory & Tonya Berget
Paul & Barb Bjornstad
Chris & Anne Blaylock
Dan & Judy Brady
John T. Brennan, M.D.
Kimberly Buchanan
Dave & Jean Burgess
John & Barb Burgess
Robert & Gretchen Burns
Kim Cable
Roger & Kenna Christians
John & Lisa Conzemius
Brian & Jen Dobrunz
Dan & Denise Donnelly
John & Kate Dunnum
Van & Mary Elston
Fran & Billie Finco
Dana & Lorie Fredrickson
Mary Frohnauer & Larry
Shingleton
Henry & Ellen Funk
Dirk & Rita Gasterland
Mary Geske
Jim Giblin
Tom & Heidi Grau
Nickijo Hager
Michael S. Hickey
Chad & Tamera Hill
Dave & Peggy Hinsverk
Whitey & Linda Hoehn
Bob & Chris Jambois
Kristen Johnson
Ann Kiel
Lynetta & Steve Kopp
Colette & Owen Lasak
Dick & Sandy McCormick
Rick & Sandy Mickschl
Deb & Joe Mirasola
Fred & Maureen Monk
Dr. David & Mrs. Ann Nelson
Tom & Lori Nigon
Wayne & Sandi Oliver
Jan & Maurie Pearson
Jack & Barb Peplinski
Marc & Liz Ranger
Dick Record
Kim & Bill Riemenapp
David & Denise Ring
The Rodenberg Family
Dr. Brenda & Daniel Rooney
Tom & Judy Sleik
Don & Nancy Smith
Roy & Janet Stacey
Pamela & Richard Strauss
Brad & Sarah Tacheny
Michael & Robyn Tanke
Laura Taylor & Dick
Gagermeier
Robin & Ken Tschumper
Marv VanEvery
Scott D. White, 7Up Bottling
Co., Tomah
Heather Whitney
Fred & Sylvia Yutuc
Anonymous
We compile our Leadership Roster with care. If you find your
name has been omitted or misspelled, please accept our
apology. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent and we would
be grateful if you will notify us, so our records will be correct in
the future. Please contact us at 608.796.1400.
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COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES LIVING UNITED
PLATINUM AWARDS
Awards presented to companies achieving above 95% participation rate or $100 more per
capita in giving.
Allergy Associates
Allstate Insurance
Armitage, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America –
Gateway Council
Citizen’s State Bank
Coulee Bank
Credit Counseling Service of La
Crosse
Design Photography
Digicopy
D.R. Johnson & Associates, LLC
E.O. Johnson Company
FrieslandCampina – DMV
Great Rivers United Way, Inc.
Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling
Service
Hydrite Chemical Company
JFK Associates, Inc.
JRM & Associates, LLC
Klauke Investments &
Insurance Services
La Crosse County
Administrator’s Office
Clerk’s Office AFSCME Local
2484
Corporation Counsel
Mediation & Family Court
Services
AFSCME Local 2484
Reinhart Real Estate Group,
Inc.
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
State Bank Financial
State of WI
Congressman Ron Kind’s
Office
Stifel Nicolaus
TCI
Architects/Engineers/Contract
ors
Travel Leaders
Trust Point, Inc.
United Parcel Service
US Bank
WellPoint
Wieser Brothers General
Contractors
Wipfli LLP
World Services of La Crosse,
Inc.
WXOW 19
Xcel Energy IBEW Local 953
La Crosse Insurance Agency
Mcloone Metal Graphics
Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Nelson & Associates
Onalaska School District
Onalaska School
Administration
Onalaska Education
Association
Options Clinic
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GOLD AWARDS
Awards presented to companies achieving above 85-94% participation rate or $75-99 per
capita in giving.
Bob Burg Auto
Borton Construction, Inc.
Carpenters Local 1143
Brown & Brown Insurance
Catholic Residential Services
City of La Crosse
Human Resources Department
Planning Department SEIU
Local 180
Community Credit Union
IBEW Local 953
Festival Foods
Fiserv
Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp
& Sleik
Inland Label & Marketing
Services, LLC
La Crosse Radio Group
Macy’s
New Horizon’s Shelter &
Outreach Centers
The Salvation Army
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SILVER AWARDS
capita in giving.
American Bottling Corporation
AVS Group
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
7 Rivers Region
CenturyLink
WKBT-TV
City of La Crosse
Clerk’s Office SEIU Local 180
Davy Engineering Co., Inc.
Express Employment
Professionals
Families First of Monroe
County
Girl Scouts – Badgerland
Council
Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Co.
Herberger’s
Klich Electric
La Crosse County
Child Support Agency
AFSCME Local 2484
University Extension Office
AFSCME Local 2484
La Crosse Glass Company
La Crosse School District
Logan Middle School
Learning Together Family
Literacy
Marine Credit Union
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Quillin’s IGA - Caledonia
State of Wisconsin
Circuit Court Judges
Timberwood Bank
Tostrud & Temp CPA’s
WAFER
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BRONZE AWARDS
Awards presented to companies achieving 50-64% participation rate or $25-49 per capita in
giving.
Alliant Energy
American Red Cross – Scenic
Bluffs Chapter
Aramark Uniform Services
Associated Bank La Crosse
ATK – Outers Operation
Becker Tax & Bookkeeping
Boys & Girls Club of Sparta
Boys & Girls Clubs of West
Central WI
Brenengen Auto Group
Chamber of Commerce of
Greater La Crosse
City of La Crosse
Assessor’s Office SEIU Local
180
Finance Department SEIU
Local 180
Fire Department Firefighters
IAFF Local 127,
SEIU Local 180
La Crosse Public Library
Public Works Department SEIU
Local 180
Crown Beverage Packaging
IAM Local 1115
Family & Children’s Center
HAB, Inc.
J.C. Penney Company
Johns, Flaherty & Collins
Kroner True Value Hardware
La Crosse Area Development
Corp.
Emerson Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Law Office of Heidi M. Eglash
Lawyers At Work, LLC
Main Street Ingredients
Midwest Capital Services, LLC
Morrison & Associates, S.C.
NMT Corporation
River Valley Newspaper Group
Royal Graphix
State Auto Insurance
State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
Target
The Company Store
The Parenting Place
Trane
Tri-State Adjustments, Inc.
Tri-State Ambulance
Viterbo University
Wendy’s Onalaska
Wettstein’s
Workforce Connections
La Crosse County
Information Technology
Department
AFSCME Local 2484
La Crosse County Board
Register of Deeds’ Office
AFSCME Local 2484
Solid Waste Department
AFSCME Local 2484
La Crosse Floral Company, Inc.
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FIRST TIME AWARDS
Awards presented to companies conducting a United Way campaign for the first time.
Ace Communications Group
Citizen’s First Bank
Dick’s Pallet Works
La Crosse Memorials, Inc.
Nutbush City Limits
The Center of Chiropractic
Tri-County Memorial Hospital
Wettstein Brothers Electric
PROGRESS AWARDS
Awards presented to companies who increase their employee giving by 25% or more over
the previous year.
Central WI
Catholic Charities
City of La Crosse
Common Council
Engineering Department SEIU
Local 180
Local 180
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Digicopy
Festival Foods
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Company
HAB, Inc.
HSR Associates, Inc.
Kwik Trip
La Crosse County
Child Support Agency AFSCME
Local 2484
2484
Services
AFSCME Local 2484
Zoning & Land Information
Office
AFSCME Local 2484
Literacy
Marine Credit Union
Merchants Bank - Onalaska
Irving Pertzsch Elementary
School
Onalaska Education
Association
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Northern Hills Elementary
School
Onalaska Education
Association
Quillin’s IGA – Caledonia
Quillin’s IGA Office
Quillin’s IGA – Sky Harbor
Drive
Schilling Supply Company
State of Wisconsin
Office
Stifel Nicolaus
Timberwood Bank
Trust Point, Inc.
Wal-Mart Tomah SuperCenter
Wendy’s Onalaska
Contractors
Top 10 (listed alphabetically)
CenturyLink
Festival Foods
Gundersen Lutheran
Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Trane
Xcel Energy
COMPANIES THAT DONATED TO CAMPAIGN
A-1 Fire Protection
AAA Insurance
ABR Employment Services
Advanced Business Systems
Allergy Associates
Alliant Energy
Allstate Insurance
Al’s Concrete Products
American Family Insurance –
Doug Dengel
American Purchasing Services
American Red Cross
Anderson Mobile Home Park
Armitage, Inc.
AVS Group
Badger Corrugating Company
Ballweg Midwest Toyota
Bethany Lutheran Homes, Inc.
7 Rivers Region
Bob Burg Auto
Borton Construction
Gateway Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
La Crosse
Central WI
Brennan Marine, Inc.
Burlington Northern, Inc.
Carrier Insurance Agency
Cary Heating & A/C
Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of La Crosse
Central High School
CenturyLink
Greater La Crosse Area
Chart Energy & Chemicals
City Assessor’s Office
City Brewing Company, Inc.
City Buildings & Inspection
Department
City Clerk’s Office
City Common Council
City Engineering Department
City Finance Department
City Fire Department
City Highway/Streets
Department
City of La Crescent
City of Onalaska
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City Parks & Recreation
City Planning Department
City Police Department
City Water Utility
Clason Pontiac-Buick-GMC,
Inc.
Cleary Foundation
Clerk of Courts
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Combined Federal Campaign
Coney Island Station
Office
Corporation Counsel
Coulee Bank
Couleecap, Inc.
County Administrator
County Aging Unit
County Clerk
County Finance Department
County Health Department
County Highway Commissioner
County Information &
Technology
County Library
County Printing Department
County Treasurer
CR Solutions, Inc.
Credit Bureau Data, Inc.
Crosse
Crescent Printing Company,
Inc.
Culligan Water Conditioning
Dahl Automotive
Retirees
DeBauche Truck & Diesel, Inc.
Degen Berglund
Degner Painting & Decorating
Department of Natural
Resources
Department of Workforce
Development
Design Photography
Dick Von Ruden Insurance
Agency
Dick’s Pallet Works, Inc.
Digicopy
District Attorney Office
Employees
Drs. Anderson & Durtsche, Ltd.
Edward Jones & Company
Edwardo’s
Emery Insurance Agency
Engelson & Associates, Ltd.
Express Employment
Professionals
Express Printing LLC
Facilities Department
County
Family Vision Center
Farm & Fleet
Festival Foods
First Commodity Place, Inc.
First Supply Co.
Fiserv
Flad, Ltd.
Fleis Insurance Agency, Inc.
Fowler & Hammer, Inc.
Franke & Turnbull CPA’s
Gene’s Sewing Machine Repair
Gensler
Ghelfi’s 5th Avenue Awards
Ghelfi’s Pro Shop
Gillette & Associates, CPA’s
Council
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Company
Gundersen Lutheran
Gundersen Lutheran Credit
Union
H S R Associates, Inc.
HAB, Inc.
& Sleik
Hamilton Early Learning Center
& SOTA l
Harris Bank
Helke Painting
Hengel Brothers, Inc.
Herberger’s
Service
Hillview Health Care Center
Hintgen Elementary School
Hogan Administrative Center
Holmen School District
Honeywell
– City of La Crosse
– County of La Crosse
Human Services
IBM Corporation
Iland Tool & Die Company
Services, LLC
INOV8 International
Integrys Energy Group
Interior Systems International,
Inc.
International Furniture
School
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J.C. Penney Company
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
Jim Pierce Plumbing & Heating
JJM Consulting
John H. Betz, D.D.S.
Johnson Landscaping
Kish & Sons Electric
Insurance Services
Klich Electric
Kohl’s Department Store
Kwik Trip
L.B. White Company
La Crescent Area Healthy
Community Partnership
La Crescent-Hokah Schools
Corp.
La Crosse Center
La Crosse Loggers Baseball
La Crosse Municipal Airport
La Crosse Municipal Transit
La Crosse Sign Company, Inc.
La Crosse Truck Center, Inc.
La Crosse Veterinary Clinic
Lakeview Health Center
Land Conservation
Literacy
Lincoln Middle School
Logan High School
Logan Middle School
Longfellow Middle School
M & I Bank
Macy’s
Marcus Theatres
Marge’s On Rose
Marine Credit Union
Market & Johnson, Inc.
MarketSharp
Mathy Construction Company
Mcloone Metal Graphics, Inc.
Services
Merchants Bank – La Crescent
Merck Pharmaceuticals
Midwest Natural Gas
Mills Investment Corp.
Modern Crane Service
Moen, Sheehan & Meyer, Ltd.
Morrison & Associates S.C.
Municipal Court
Nationwide Insurance
Nelson & Associates
New Horizons Shelter &
Outreach Centers
NMT Corporation
Norman D. Thingvold, CPA
North Woods International
School
School
Nutbush City Limits
Onalaska High School
Onalaska Middle School
Onalaska School
Administration
Optical Fashions
Options Clinic
P T M, Inc.
Pam’s Design Perfection
PeopleFirst HR Solutions
Phillips Fencing, Inc.
Physician Claim Corp.
Pizza King
Power Plus Engineering
Principal Financial Group
Probation & Parole Division
Public Works
Quillin’s IGA – La Crescent
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
Reinhart Foodservice
Inc.
River Rocks Coffee
River States Truck & Trailer,
Inc.
Retirees
Riverview Court
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
Rohde Custom Painting
Ron Hammes Refrigeration
Roosevelt Elementary & Coulee
Montessori
Royal Graphix
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Rudy’s Bar & Hotel
Rudy’s Feed & Seed
Russell & Vera Smith
Charitable Foundation
Sam’s Club
Schumacher-Kish Funeral
Home
Security Self Storage
ServiceMaster Commercial
Cleaning
Shared Health Services
Sheriff’s Department
Shopko Stores North
Shopko Stores Onalaska
Shopko Stores South
South Lanes
Southern Bluffs Elementary
School
Spence Elementary School
State Farm Agencies
State Road Elementary School
Stifel Nicolaus
Stonehearth Kennels, LLP
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Summit Elementary School
Superior Automotive
Synergy Leadership Group
Target Stores
TCI
ors
The Company Store
The Insurance Center
The Parenting Place
The Salvation Army
The Sweet Shop
The Title Company, Inc.
Three Rivers Technologies
Timberwood Bank
Tom Niebeling Landscaping,
LLC
TORO
Trane
Trane Retirees
Travel Leaders
Tri-State Ambulance
Tri-State Carpets, Inc.
Trust Point, Inc.
Uhls Financial Group
UMR – a division of United
Healthcare
Union State Bank
Retirees
US Bank
Vendi Advertising, LLC
Viterbo University
WAFER
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Wal-Mart Onalaska
Wal-Mart Richland Center
Wal-Mart Sparta
Wal-Mart Super Center – La
Crosse
Wal-Mart Super Center –
Tomah
Wal-Mart Viroqua
Walzcraft Industries, Inc.
WE Energies
WEC, Inc.
Wehrs Chevrolet
WellPoint
Wells Fargo Bank Retirees
Wendy’s Onalaska
West Salem School District
Wettstein’s
Contractors
Wieser Precast/Doric Vault
Company
Wipfli LLP
WKBT-TV
Woodman’s
Inc.
WXOW 19
Xcel Energy
Zoning and Land Information
Office
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Great Rivers United Way’s Community Investment Process empowers people who live or
work in our community to help invest your contributions where they matter most.
Volunteers from schools, companies, churches, and neighborhoods ask in-depth questions
about programs to determine financial health, client outcomes and areas in need of
improvement. This year, funding recommendations were made by a record number of 100
volunteers who participated in the process. Volunteers work independently to review
programs and then they meet in small group panels to discuss their reviews and make
recommendations about programs.
Once the panels have met and discussed their programs, the teams make
recommendations for funding to the United Way Fund Distribution Steering Committee.
This year, the Fund Distribution Steering Committee spent two days reviewing
recommendations for 75 programs from 28 agencies. The Committee then makes a
recommendation for funding to the United Way Board of Directors. The result of this process
is an assurance that donor contributions are spent wisely, and in a manner that has
maximum positive impact on the people of our local community.
We owe a big THANKS to Gundersen Lutheran, who graciously opened their Onalaska and
Green Bay Street buildings for training sessions and Community Investment Panel
meetings. We would also like to thank Culver’s in Onalaska for generously donating
delicious dinner for our panel volunteers. This process would not be possible without the
help of our dedicated and motivated volunteers. THANK YOU to all our volunteers! You truly
are making a difference in our community.
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TRUE STORIES OF LIVING UNITED
Natalie
Amanda was a mother of one young child and pregnant with her second.
What was thought to be a normal pregnancy was anything but. When
Natalie was born, she was diagnosed with Myelomeningocele (a severe
form of Spina Bifida). Immediately after her birth, she was transferred to
Meriter Hospital in Madison, where within 24 hours she had two major
surgeries. 28 of Natalie’s first 56 days of life were spent in the hospital.
In her 2 years of life, Natalie has already had a total of 11 surgeries.
Natalie is paralyzed from the waist down, and will struggle with the
effects of her birth defects the rest of her life.
Natalie will continue to have surgeries throughout her life, but given all of the medical
issues that Natalie has been born with, you would be hard pressed to find a little girl who is
more happy, fun, and cares about others. She can currently say her alphabet, count, has a
full vocabulary and likes to repeat anything she hears. Natalie receives physical therapy
through Coulee Children’s Center. A physical therapist comes to their house once a week
and thanks to their help, she can roll over, sit up, and army crawl!
Carol
Carol, a handicapped mother with 6 children is on a set income,
which is below the federal poverty level. She struggles having
enough income to cover all her basic household needs. Carol utilizes
some of the programs that Couleecap, a United Way Partner Agency,
has to offer. She receives help through the home energy program,
which assists Carol with her energy bills (heat and electric). Carol
also receives help through the food pantry at Couleecap, which
assists with her family’s nutritional needs.
Carol may need help from agencies such as Couleecap, but she also
loves helping others in our community. Carol has volunteered for the
past 15 years with Couleecap. She assists with the food pantry by
registering clients, tracking the number of households served, and assisting with bagging
and weighing of food when needed. Carol recently connected with Couleecap’s Drug Free
Communities program, volunteering to be a parent representative as a member of the Drug
Free Prevention Coalition.
Investing in the lives of community members like Carol is important. When people like Carol
know that their basic needs will be met, they can spend their time finding ways to impact
the community in positive ways.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE STORIES POSSIBLE! THANK YOU FOR LIVING UNITED!
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
United Way is working to advance the common good and our Volunteer Center is one of the
ways that you can join the movement. We need the heads, hands and hearts of committed
people to help us tackle the problems facing our community. Great Rivers United Way is
committed to linking volunteers with opportunities to enrich their lives and the community.
The Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best
opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors to serve. Whether it is important
to a volunteer to help children achieve their potential, help families become financially
stable, or advance a worthy cause, the Volunteer Center can help find an opportunity that is
closest to the heart.
The Great Rivers United Way Volunteer Center:
•
Connects volunteers with opportunities they are passionate about
•
Provides a safe, reliable way for local agencies to recruit volunteers
•
Promotes volunteerism and the raises awareness of the value of volunteers
•
Links products to agency needs
•
Provides support for agencies seeking volunteers
When you give of yourself, you have the ability to make a dramatic impact on the life of
another. Whether you can give an hour, or give a Saturday, you can literally change people's
lives for the better by volunteering. Visit www.gruw.org to explore the Volunteer Center and
find opportunities to create lasting change in our community.
We are all united. When you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all. To
all who have joined hands, opened your hearts, and lent your muscle, we thank you! We
could not work toward a stronger community without the time and talents of dedicated
volunteers.
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VOLUNTEERS
We would like to thank the following individuals for giving their time and talents over the
past year. Thanks also to their employers for giving them the time to be an integral part of
our organization.
Tiffany Adrians La Crosse County
Rebecca Albrecht Houston County
Childhood Association
Asha Alsobrooks Kaplan
Professional Education
Mary Anderson World Services of La
Crosse
Sheriff Rich Anderson Trempealeau
County Sheriff’s Department
Nancy Arens University of WI – La
Crosse
Lori Arndt Coulee Children’s Center
Keith Baker Community Volunteer
Julie Bartels Community Volunteer
Liz Beard New Horizons Shelter &
Outreach Centers
Kay Becker Dahl Automotive
Marie Becker Dahl Automotive
Dianne Beranek Altra Federal Credit
Union
Jill Berg Tri-County Memorial
Julie Berg Citizen’s State Bank
Adam Bissen Kaplan Professional
Education
Heidi Blanke WAFER
Joan Bluske Kaplan Professional
Education
Larry Bodin M & I Bank
Jess Boland Gundersen Lutheran
Kerstin Boudreau Vendi Advertising
Emily Bowe – Culver’s Onalaska
Tricia Brainard Learning Together
Family Literacy
Charles Brandsmeier Trane
Kent Bredeson Altra Federal Credit
Union
Jordan Brinks Trane
Stan Britson Altra Federal Credit
Union
Tom Brock Altra Federal Credit
Union
Donna Brooks SHARE
Todd Brudos APAC Customer
Services
Cassandra Buehler Gundersen
Lutheran
Christine Camlek St. Joseph’s
Community Health Services
Becky Campbell Monroe County
Health Department
Dale Carlson Holmen School District
Roger Christians Community
Volunteer
Chassitti Clark University of WI – La
Crosse
Tracy Clark Kaplan Professional
Services
Chief Gregg Cleveland La Crosse
Fire Department
Leanne Cleveland Aquinas High
School
Betsy Clough Gundersen Lutheran
Theresa Coleman City of Spring
Grove
Brandon Corcoran University of WI –
La Crosse
Nicole Cronk C.E.S.A. #4
Alyssa Dahl Dahl Automotive
John David The Parenting Place
Shelby Dawson Community
Volunteer
Matt DeMars University of WI – La
Crosse
Sarah Dibble Dahl Automotive
Glenda Donley Altra Federal Credit
Union
Amanda Dotsen New Horizons
Shelter & Outreach Centers
Jaime Doust Kaplan Professional
Education
Megan Dragert Festival Foods
Donna Dwyer Altra Federal Credit
Union
Todd Eber W.A. Roosevelt Company
Terrie Edgerton Community
Volunteer
Stacey Edmison University of WI –
La Crosse
Sally Egan Girl Scouts
Karen Ehle-Traastad University
Extension Office – Vernon County
Kim Eigenberger Altra Federal Credit
Union
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Ted Eisenbacher Edward Jones
Pam Eitland Vernon County Human
Services
Jay Ellingson Kwik Trip
Liz Elvekrog Kaplan Professional
Education
Cynthia Erdman First Bank Tomah
Jessie Erickson Kaplan Professional
Education
Shari Evanson APAC Customer
Services
Jennifer Evenson Kaplan
Nick Ewald C.E.S.A. # 4
Jennifer Faber Festival Foods
Lina Fanning Trane
Cathy Fischer Gundersen Lutheran
Mary Fitzpatrick Catholic Charities
Dr. Alan Fleischmann Mayo Clinic
Dennis Ford Community Volunteer
Nathan Franklin Dairyland Power
Cooperative
Corie Frasor Logistics Health, Inc.
Anna Frauenkron ECFE
Kyla Fredrickson University of
Arizona
Lori Freit-Hammes Mayo Clinic
John Funke L.B. White Company
Kelly Galvan Altra Federal Credit
Union
Cindy Garness Mayo Clinic
James Gausmann La Crosse County
Veteran’s Services
Brian Gentry Carpenters Local 1143
Mike Giese City of Onalaska
Brian Gilberts Gundersen Lutheran
Laura Gillies Altra Federal Credit
Union
Vicky Gress RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Autumn Grooms YWCA of the Coulee
Region
Amy Haakenson Logistics Health,
Inc.
Wade Hackbarth Western Technical
College
Ashley Hagen Kaplan Professional
Education
VOLUNTEERS
Shelly Haines Kaplan Professional
Education
Nancy Halverson Logistics Health,
Inc.
Ashley Hamby US Bank
Cheryl Hancock American Red Cross
Kathy Hanratty University of WI – La
Crosse/WPEC
Amy Hansen Trane
Debra Hansen Kaplan Professional
Education
Kate Hansen Festival Foods
Jamison Hanson Kaplan
Bridget Haug Kaplan Professional
Education
Sarah Havens Gundersen Lutheran
Tyler Havens Kaplan Professional
Education
Kristie Hemmersbach Festival Foods
Simon Hemmbersbach Festival
Foods
Tanner Hemmbersbach Festival
Foods
Tracy Herlitzke C.E.S.A. #4
Lenys Hill Kaplan Professional
Education
Tamera Hill Garrison Counseling,
Inc.
Molly Hilligoss YWCA of the Coulee
Region
Dave Hinsverk Community
Volunteer
Eric Holthaus Dairyland Power
Cooperative
Scott Hood Boys & Girls Clubs of
West Central WI
Jennifer Hooker Kaplan Professional
Education
Brooke Hoppe Festival Foods
Sue Horne Main Street Ingredients
Brandon Hougom Altra Federal
Credit Union
Jean Hougom Gundersen Lutheran
Marilyn Hurt Community Volunteer
Sharon Imes Community Volunteer
Erick Jacobs APAC Customer
Services
Ed Jaekel JRM & Associates
Sarah Jarecki Kaplan Professional
Education
Jeff Jensen RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Betsy Jessie JRM & Associates
Beth Johnson Vernon County Health
Department
Karen Joos University Extension
Office – Monroe County
Betty Jorgenson Mayo Clinic
Jami Kabus Trempealeau County
Kelly Kaminski Dahl Automotive
Ann Kappauf New Horizons Shelter
& Outreach Centers
Lori Kaufmann Gundersen Lutheran
Bob Kelemen Logistics Health, Inc.
Wendy Kelly Monroe County Senior
Services
Jerry Kember Community Volunteer
Elizabeth Kennedy Community
Volunteer
Pat Kerrigan Viterbo University
Bethany Kies University of WI – La
Crosse
Brian Kikkert Kaplan Professional
Education
Marsha Kimball Altra Federal Credit
Union
Carson Kinyon Festival Foods
Chris Kinyon Festival Foods
Payton Kinyon Festival Foods
Terry Knothe-Lash Coulee
Children’s Center
Betsy Knowles University of WI – La
Crosse
Paula Knudson University of WI – La
Crosse
David Knutson Kaplan Professional
Education
Lori Koblitz RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Laura Kodiak Wieser Brothers
General Contractors
Mary Koenig Vernon Memorial
Healthcare
Val Krage Houston County ECL
Heidi Kramer Altra Federal Credit
Union
Shelly Krause Hunger Task Force
Andrew Krebs Altra Federal Credit
Union
Lynn Krenz Mcloone Metal Graphics
Barb Kruse Franciscan Spirituality
Center
Edie Kubicek Gundersen Lutheran
Linda Larson Gundersen Lutheran
Jason Lawton State Bank of La
Crosse
Beth LeCocq University of WI – La
Crosse
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Linda Lee W.I.C.
May Lee Kaplan Professional
Education
Dawn Lesch Festival Foods
Kathleen Lesky Gundersen Lutheran
Rose Levendoski Logistics Health,
Inc.
Joelle Light CenturyLink
Lisa Lock Gundersen Lutheran
Andrea Lowden Kaplan Professional
Education
Robin Lundgren Community
Volunteer
Caitlin Lyga Community Volunteer
Patricia Malone University
Extension Office – Trempealeau
County
Joel Manning CenturyLink
DiAnn Marohl Dahl Automotive
Mary Beth Martin Trane
Becky McDowell Kaplan
Joe McKee Altra Federal Credit
Union
Mary Meehan-Strub University
Extension Office – La Crosse County
Shelly Meyer Kaplan Professional
Education
Matt Meyers Citizen’s State Bank
Nancy Meyers The Parenting Place
Rick Mickschl District Lodge #66 –
IAMAW
Renae Mikkelson Gundersen
Lutheran
Fred Monk Community Volunteer
Erica Monroe Wipfli LLP
Doug Mormann La Crosse County
Health Department
Heather Myhre Houston County
Public Health Department
Julie Nelson The Salvation Army
Sharon Nelson Monroe County
Health Department
Teresa Netzer Kaplan Professional
Education
Michael Nickel Altra Federal Credit
Union
Pattie Nimocks US Bank
Elizabeth Nutter Learning Together
Family Literacy
Theresa Nutter Gundersen Lutheran
Bill O’Driscoll Trane
VOLUNTEERS
Wayne Oliver State Bank of La
Crosse
Carol Ostrem State Bank Sparta
John Parkyn Dairyland Power
Cooperative
Jan Pearson Trust Point
Carrie Pedersteun Dahl Automotive
Jack Peplinski Altra Federal Credit
Union
Maggie Peters-Voss Wettstein’s
Tayler Pfeifer Trane
Janet Potts Gundersen Lutheran
Valerie Prange Kaplan Professional
Education
Eric Prise Tomah Memorial Hospital
Heather Quackenboss La Crosse
Community Foundation
Brad Quarberg University of WI – La
Crosse
John Race Viterbo University
Lee Rasch Western Technical
College
Steve Reiman Community Volunteer
Sarah Resch Boys & Girls Clubs of
West Central WI
Cheryl Rhoda Trempealeau County
Health Department
Silvana Richardson Viterbo
University
Susan Ring Community Volunteer
Liz Ritter Gundersen Lutheran
Sara Roberson Kaplan Professional
Education
Sheri Rochester Community
Volunteer
Deborah Rock Houston County
Dr. Brenda Rooney Gundersen
Lutheran
Seth Rossow Gundersen Lutheran
Pat Ruda Coulee Council on
Addictions
Nancy Runningen Caledonia
Community Education
Melanie Rusch Kaplan Professional
Education
Kim Ryan CenturyLink
Craig Sacia Altra Federal Credit
Union
Shawn Sackman Merchants Bank
Susan Sawyer Evans Community
Volunteer
Joanne Schlifer Altra Federal Credit
Union
Spencer Schoonover La Crosse
Planning Department
Rebecca Schula Trempealeau
County
Kurt Schuldes Kaplan Professional
Education
Kim Schultz Altra Federal Credit
Union
Ruth Ann Schultz YWCA of the
Coulee Region
Jared Schulze Kaplan Professional
Education
Susan Schumann Community
Volunteer
Bob Seaquist Community Volunteer
Angela Seeger La Crosse School
District
Brian Selberg Dahl Automotive
Thomas Sharp Boys & Girls Club
Sparta
Hajo Siemers Trane
Amy Silbaugh Citizen’s State Bank
Dawn Simonson VARC
Walt Smanski Altra Federal Credit
Union
Brent Smith Johns Flaherty & Collins
Sharyn Smith Altra Federal Credit
Union
Jay Sodey Associated Bank
Dawn Sonsalla Altra Federal Credit
Union
Sarah Spah La Crosse County
Health Department
Beth Stanford SEMCAC
Jim Starkweather TORO
Jade Steele Dahl Automotive
Allison Steers Kaplan Professional
Education
Julie Steiner Vernon Memorial
Healthcare
Gwyneth Straker University of WI –
La Crosse
Kevin Strangman Altra Federal
Credit Union
Laurie Strangman University of WI –
La Crosse
Adam Stueber Kaplan Professional
Education
Adam Stuhr Community Volunteer
Danielle Stuhr Festival Foods
Kam Sturm Coulee Council on
Addictions
Beth Sullivan Workforce
Connections
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Jing Sun University of WI – La
Crosse
Signe Susdorf Gundersen Lutheran
Lauren Swartz Kaplan Professional
Education
Deb Thaldorf Festival Foods
Brian Theiler Tri-County Memorial
Tom Thibodeau Viterbo University
Cheryl Thienes AAA Wisconsin
Rick Thiesse Mayo Clinic
Bridget Thrower Olmsted County
Jon Trapp Armitage, Inc.
Barbara Tripp Community Volunteer
Mary Tronick Family & Children’s
Center
Robin Tschumper Bluff Country
Family Resources
Denis Tucker Community Volunteer
Jesse Tucker Altra Federal Credit
Union
Deanna Turner Dahl Automotive
Laurie Tweten La Crosse County
Beth Twiton Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the 7 Rivers Region
Jackie Urban Altra Federal Credit
Union
Kim Valiquette CenturyLink
Marie VanOosbree University of WI
– La Crosse
Sam Van Riper Trane
David Wagner Kwik Trip
Joshua Walden Crossfire Youth
Center
Dale Walter Associated Bank
Chris Walters TCI
Architects/Engineers/Contractors
Ameilia Wason Kaplan Professional
Education
Margie Webster Gundersen
Lutheran
Megan Weibel Altra Federal Credit
Union
Kathy Wehrs Trane
Larry White La Crosse County
Jodi Widuch The Parenting Place
Brian Wieser Wieser Brothers
General Contractors
MaryAnn Williams Kaplan
Dave Winecki Wells Fargo
Brian Wittkop Kaplan Professional
Education
John Wochos Gundersen Lutheran
VOLUNTEERS
Hui Xe University of WI – La Crosse
Janet Yearous Gundersen Lutheran
Wu Jinn Yu University of WI – La
Crosse
Our apologies for any errors or
omissions.
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AGENCY ALLOCATION
ALLOCATIONS PAID IN 2011
EDUCATION
Boy Scouts of America-Gateway Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central WI
Coulee Children's Center
Couleecap, Inc.
Family & Children's Center
Girl Scouts - Badgerland Council
New Horizons
The Parenting Place
The Parenting Place
The Parenting Place
The Parenting Place
Community-based Youth Mentoring
Site-based Youth Mentoring
Boy Scouting
Cub Scouting
Venturing
Project Learn
After School
Early Intervention
Education/Prevention
Families First Resource Center
Healthy Families
Girl Scouts Grades 6-12
Girl Scouts Grades PreK-5
Outdoor Education
Youth Transition
Crisis Line
Play Shoppe
Warmlines
Excessive Absences
Mediation & Restorative Services
Teen Services
50,220.00
4,808.00
14,500.00
33,501.00
4,930.00
23,752.00
117,822.00
22,000.00
49,526.00
7,688.00
1,749.00
15,000.00
99,996.00
6,850.00
44,012.00
17,314.00
27,152.00
1,626.00
9,606.00
9,545.00
10,748.00
14,977.00
3,698.00
4,520.00
4,199.00
14,461.00
11,763.00
Battered Women's Program
SAFE Visitation
Crisis Management
Stepping Stones
Crisis Line Services
Food Recovery
Kane St. Community Garden
Neighbors in Action
Mobile Meals
Counseling Services
Emergency Shelter
Project Wait
A-Pro
3,200.00
17,550.00
951.00
2,731.00
13,500.00
30,000.00
18,749.00
35,640.00
15,794.00
10,653.00
17,827.00
5,500.00
7,000.00
10,374.00
10,175.00
17,068.00
51,502.00
21,032.00
43,200.00
4,625.00
19,650.00
The Club
Summer Day Camp
Social Security Outreach
Supportive Housing
Comprehensive I & R
Homelessness
Meal Program
Food Pantry
Ruth House
56,499.00
12,900.00
8,000.00
7,501.00
17,002.00
10,000.00
33,526.00
22,680.00
5,057.00
92,018.00
15,912.00
34,250.00
6,751.00
17,820.00
HEALTH
Couleecap, Inc.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Hunger Task Force of La Crosse
New Horizons
New Horizons
Options Clinic
Options Clinic
INCOME
American Red Cross
Couleecap, Inc.
Couleecap, Inc.
Couleecap, Inc.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
New Horizons
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
WAFER
TOTAL AGENCY ALLOCATIONS
AGENCY DESIGNATIONS
TOTAL AGENCY ALLOCATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
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1,322,600.00
30,379.00
1,352,979.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
AUDITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Cash & Investments
Net Pledges Receivable
Prepaid Expenses
Net Building & Equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
AUDITED
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
2010
2009
$1,331,956
1,494,689
12,272
469,689
$1,183,656
1,377,357
10,756
478,276
$3,308,606
$3,050,045
LIABILITIES
Venture Grants Payable
Bequest Grant Payable
Agency Allocations/ Designations Payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
199,816
59,803
1,363,648
2,712
8,766
1,634,745
60,000
0
1,309,709
4,269
9,743
1,383,721
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted - Unappropriated
Unrestricted - Board Designated
Unrestricted - Board Appropriated
Temporarily Restricted
TOTAL NET ASSETS
3,400
134,311
965,909
570,241
1,673,861
210,567
142,961
903,305
409,491
1,666,324
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$3,308,606
$3,050,045
PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
Gross campaign results (2009)
Less allowance for uncollectible
Less donor designations
Net campaign revenue (2010)
Bequests
Designations from other United Ways
Service fees
Interest income
Rent income
Other income
Net assets released from restrictions
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
EXPENSES
Program services
Agency allocations
Agency allocations - prior year
Less Donor agency designations
Venture grants
Special Allocations
Bequest Grant Allocation
Community problem solving
Fund distribution
Volunteer Center
Labor relations
Total community building
Supporting services
Resource development
Administration & finance
Total supporting services
TOTAL EXPENSES
Increase (decrease) in net assets
OUR ACCOUNTS ARE ANNUALLY AUDITED BY WIPFLI, LLP.
NET ASSETS AT JANUARY 1
WE USE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING CAMPAIGN RESULTS
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31
AND FOR CALCULATING OVERHEAD WHICH MEET THE HIGHEST
GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
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2010
2010
Temporarily
Unrestricted Restricted
$3,180
47,982
2010
$3,180
47,982
47,982
2,014,715
(91,500)
(41,511)
1,881,704
82,488
5,141
3,038
12,544
27,627
1,259
409,490
Totals
(409,490)
47,982
2,014,715
(91,500)
(41,511)
1,881,704
82,488
5,141
3,038
12,544
27,627
1,259
0
2009
$44,020
1,824,756
(91,500)
(31,366)
1,701,890
1,745,910
8,960
7,301
3,137
14,476
28,167
13,801
0
592,749 1,472,214 2,064,963 1,821,752
1,352,975
0
(41,511)
204,736
20,000
75,000
67,967
73,611
15,833
32,857
490,004
1,311,464
209,975
45,983
255,958
1,352,975
0
(41,511)
204,736
20,000
75,000
67,967
73,611
15,833
32,857
1,801,468
1,293,615
(1,319)
(31,366)
59,837
8,657
0
89,306
72,444
23,169
50,817
1,565,160
209,975
45,983
255,958
163,416
55,850
219,266
745,962 1,311,464 2,057,426 1,784,426
(153,213)
1,256,833
$1,103,620
160,750
7,537
37,326
409,491 1,666,324 1,628,998
$570,241 $1,673,861 $1,666,324
1855 East Main Street, Suite A
Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone: 608.796.1400
Fax: 608.796.1410
gruw.org
FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your commitment to making this area the best place to
live, work and grow. 2011 has been a year of success for Great Rivers
United Way. Because of our devoted volunteers, the tremendous
generosity of our donors, and the tireless efforts of our enthusiastic
staff, we continued to meet the needs of our neighbors in Houston, La
Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties.
2012 COMPASS NOW was initiated to assess the needs of those we serve in our 5 county
region. A special thank you must be extended to Dr. Brenda Rooney and Diana
DiazGranados, who spearheaded the project. A sincere thank you must also be extended to
all partners of this project.
In 2011, we welcomed our new President, James Falvey. Under his leadership and with the
support of a dedicated Board of Directors, operational systems were enhanced, agency
partnerships were strengthened, critical community relationships were tended to, and a
new strategic planning process was initiated.
Finally, Sam Van Riper, our 2011 Campaign Chair, championed another record breaking
campaign. Thank you, Sam, for your endless energy and dedication which allows us to
achieve our mission and move closer to our vision.
As we roll into 2012, I am excited for the incoming Board Chair, Jon Trapp. Jon has been an
active United Way volunteer for almost two decades. His knowledge, understanding and
experience will help lead us through very exciting, yet anxious times. He will help address
the needs of our communities in innovative ways.
It has been a privilege to serve as the Board Chair. I look forward to continuing to support
the work of the United Way with you, as we LIVE UNITED, sharing our time, talent and
resources to meet the needs of those we serve.
Sincerely,
Sarah Havens
Gundersen Lutheran
Board Chair, 2011
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A MESSAGE FROM UNITED WAY’S PRESIDENT
Dear Great Rivers United Way Investor,
Thank you.
Because of your investment in our community through United Way you
are making our region a better place to live, work and play.
Through United Way’s community needs assessment, known as 2012 COMPASS NOW, and
our Partner Agency certification process, you can be certain that your investment is placed
into programs that have the greatest impact.
Your investment stay local. We have a panel of volunteers that help us allocate the money to
our partner agencies in a way that makes sure that your investment is properly given to life
changing programs. This volunteer panel consists of your friends and neighbors. This year
we had over 100 community members volunteer their time to make sure United Way
allocates money in a way that will best serve our region’s needs.
Thank you again for being such an important part of our community!
James Falvey, President
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Chair
1st Vice Chair
Treasurer
Sarah Havens*
Jon Trapp*
Jeff Jensen*
Julie Bartels *
Kerstin Boudreau
Chief Gregg Cleveland
Leanne Cleveland
Megan Dragert
Todd Eber
Jay Ellingson
Dr. Alan Fleischmann
Wade Hackbarth
Sarah Havens *
Jeff Jensen *
Bob Kelemen *
Jerry Kember
Paula Knudson
Rick Mickschl
Pattie Nimocks
Bill O’Driscoll
Dr. Brenda Rooney *
Shawn Sackman
Brent Smith
Kevin Strangman
Jon Trapp *
Laurie Tweten
Sam Van Riper *
Kim Valiquette
Dale Walter *
Brian Wieser
Gundersen Lutheran
Armitage, Inc.
RSM McGladrey
Community Volunteer
Vendi Advertising
La Crosse Fire Department
Aquinas High School Student
Festival Foods
Kwik Trip
Mayo Clinic
Gundersen Lutheran
RSM McGladrey
La Crosse School District Retiree
District Lodge #66 – IAMAW
US Bank
Trane
Gundersen Lutheran
Johns Flaherty & Collins
Armitage, Inc.
La Crosse County
Trane
CenturyLink
Associated Bank
* Denotes member of the Executive Committee
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American Red Cross- Scenic Bluffs Chapter
Community Based Youth Mentoring
Site Based Youth Mentoring
Domestic Violence Program
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
Boys and Girls Club of Sparta
Project Learn
Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central WI
The Club-Tomah
Tomah After School
Tomah Summer Day Camp
Early Intervention
Crisis Management
Education Prevention
Couleecap, Inc.
Social Security Outreach, Access, Recovery
Supportive Housing
Crossfire Youth Center
Family and Children’s Center
Healthy Families
Stepping Stones
Girl Scouts of WI- Badgerland Council
Girl Scouts grades PreK-5
Girl Scouts grades 6-12
Outdoor Education
A Festival Food Employee
volunteers at United Way
funded program Kane
Street Community
Garden.
This funded program
provides fresh fruits,
vegetables, and herbs to
local food pantries.
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Great Rivers 2-1-1
Comprehensive I&R
Crisis Line
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
Hunger Task Force
Food Recovery
Kane Street Community Garden
Homeless Intervention Program
Independent Living Services
Neighbors in Action
Mobile Meals
New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center
Crisis Line
Emergency Shelter
Outreach Program
Options Clinic
Project Wait
The Parenting Place
Parent/Child Development
Warmlines
The Salvation Army
Meal Program
WAFER
Food Pantry
Adaptive Physical and Recreation Opps
Excessive Absences
Mediation and Restorative Services
Ruth House
Teen Services
Kaplan Employees volunteer at United Way funded Agency, The
Salvation Army on United Way’s Day of Caring.
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COMPASS NOW
COMPASS NOW 2012 is a review of community needs in the five-county Great Rivers Region.
The report provides valuable information and presents the results of data collected through
a community survey, focus groups, an extensive review of socio-economic indicators, and
an inventory of community resources.
The COMPASS NOW 2012 Report serves as an important resource for the community by
providing updated data to measure progress, monitor trends, and further prioritize efforts
to improve the quality of life for all residents in the Great Rivers Region. Key issues
affecting the region are identified in the areas of Health, Education, Income and
Community.
COMPASS NOW 2012 PARTNERS
Gundersen Lutheran Health System
St. Joseph’s Health Services- Gundersen Lutheran
Tomah Memorial Health Care
Tri-County Memorial
Vernon Memorial Healthcare
La Crosse County Health Department
Vernon County Health Department
Monroe County Health Department
Trempealeau County Health Department
Houston County Health Department
La Crosse Community Foundation
Great Rivers United Way is proud to present the 2012
COMPASS NOW final report. This report is available online
anytime. If you would like a paper copy, please contact the
United Way office at, 608-796-1400.
THANK YOU to the many people and organizations who gave of their time, talents and
resources to make this project a success. The COMPASS report is available on the Great
Rivers United Way website and may also be accessed on our
website: www.compassnow.org.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Letter Carrier’s Food Drive
For more than 18 years, Great Rivers United
Way has partnered with Local Branch 59 of the
National Association of Letter Carriers to
conduct the largest community food drive in
our area. On May 14, more than 50 volunteers
spent an entire day loading large trucks with
food that the Letter Carrier’s picked up on
their routes. The food was weighed and sent
to seven local food pantries that serve
thousands of people in need throughout the
Community Members fight the rain and cold to volunteer
Coulee Region. What started out as a drive
at the2011 Letter Carriers Food Drive.
netting 6,000 pounds of food 18 years ago has
grown into a drive bringing in more than 100,400 pounds of food!
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CAMPAIGN
Thanks to you, this has been a great year for the Great Rivers United Way’s fundraising
efforts. Sam Van Riper of Trane Company was the Campaign Chair for the 2011-2012
campaign. Many efforts were made to ensure another successful campaign season. With
more programs needing support than ever before, the need for another successful
campaign was higher than ever.
Throughout 2011, we continued to increase our visibility in outlying counties. Associated
Bank was kind enough to offer us office space in Vernon County for the second year in a
row. Our expanded efforts to increase visibility in outlying counties were aided by
significant meetings at Toro in Monroe County, and Ace Communications in Houston
County. We are continuing to set up meetings with companies and local governments in our
outlying counties to best serve our communities.
Each year our campaign begins with a Pacesetter Campaign. Pacesetter companies commit
to running a successful campaign in August, and their success motivates other companies
to do the same. Thank you to the 2011-2012 Pacesetter Companies.
Pacesetter Companies
APAC Customer Service
CenturyLink
Dahl Automotive
Fesival Foods
Gundersen Lutheran
Macy’s
Trane
Tri-State Ambulance
Ace Communications Employees support Great Rivers
United Way in Houston County.
Pacesetter companies prepare for an afternoon of
volunteering with lunch served by Partner Agencies.
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CAMPAIGN
With continued efforts from United Way staff and a motivated campaign chair and cabinet,
we were able to reach out to more companies and speak at more employee meetings than
ever before. All the hard work paid off because United Way raised $2,015,570.39, the most
money ever. On behalf of the entire campaign department, thank you to all the community
members who participated.
A special thank you to our sweepstakes contributors
Associated Bank
By Shear Design
Citizens State Bank
Festival Foods
Kwik Trip
La Crosse Boat Harbor
La Crosse Area Family YMCA
Mississippi River Rentals
Murphy’s Frame and Axle
Rose Jewelers
Target
US Bank
Wells Fargo
A special thank you to our event sponsors:
Armitage Inc.
Associated Bank
Coulee Bank
CenturyLink
Gundersen Lutheran
Market & Johnson, Inc. of La Crosse
Merchants Bank
RSM McGladery
Stifel Nicolaus
Trane
Trust Point
US Bank
Our campaign was a true definition of why our community is such a special place. As we move
forward to 2012, it is our hope that community members will continue to support United Way. Our
goal will not get accomplished without the continued support from companies and individuals in
our 5 county region.
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2011-2012 ALEXIS de TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
(over $10,000)
David & Janet Chestnut
Gail K. Cleary
Dr. David L. & Sacia B. Morris Family Foundation
Principal Life Insurance
Russell & Vera Smith Charitable Foundation
4 Members wish to remain anonymous
DIAMOND CIRCLE
($5,000-$9,999)
Kristine Cleary & Peter Coffey
Sandra Cleary & Philip Heise
Dr. & Mrs. David Corser
Mark Glendenning & Margie
Webster
John & Linda Lyche
Ernie & Sally Micek
Dave & Barb Skogen
5 members wish to remain
Anonymous
RUBY CIRCLE
($2,500-$4,999)
Kym & Tom Culp
Joan & John Mueller
Doug Nelson & Cheri Olson
anonymous
EMERALD CIRCLE
($1,000-$2,499)
Jerry & Marilyn Arndt
Julie & Terry Bartels
Bill & Dorie Beres
William & Cindy Berg
David & Teri Booth
Don & Cheryl Brenengen
Tom & Jan Brock
Chuck & Carla Callies
Dr. Timothy & Susan Durtsche
Dr. Dan Ecklund & Dr. Leah
Dietrich
James & Kersten Falvey
Dr. Alan & Kara Fleischmann
Barbara & Donald Frank
Anita Froegel
Kathy & Mike Giese
Sean & Amy Green
Gerald & Mary Guentner
Sig & Jean Ann Gundersen
Rich Hauser
Marlin & Julie Helgeson
John & DiAnn Honadel
Scott & Sue Horne
Keith & Mary Isaacs
Jeff & Pam Jensen
Jerry & Angie Jorgensen
Mike Klauke
Kathie Knoble Iverson
Herbert H. Kohl Charities
Barbara & Joseph Kruse
Dave & Terry Lee
A.J. & Marv Leisso
Steve & Jody Low
Mary Lund & Mike Stanek
Marie Miller
Mr. Tyler Miller
Sue & Doug Mormann
Tom & Gina Nankival
Rebecca & James Naugler
Dr. James Novotny & Marsha
Schmidt
Greg & Linda Prairie
Chuck & LuAnn Roth
Brian & Karen Rude
Robert & Frances Skemp
Jesse Smothers
Brad & Lynn Sturm
Robin & Stephanie Swartz
Tom & Marilyn Tiggelaar
Fritz & Claudette Truax
Kim & Dan Valiquette
Dale & Jody Walter
Chris & Katie Walters
Steve & Katie Webster
Jim & JoAnn Wickizer
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Anonymous
AMETHYST CIRCLE
($750-$999)
James & Mary Anderson
Patrick & Beth Burgos
Blake Cruser
Dick & Judy Dee
David & Lina Fanning
Chuck & Cheryl Hanson
Jay & Dawn Jaehnke
Rev. Mark & Sharon Jolivette
Jerry Knutson
Edward & Sally Miner
Kurt & Mary Mueller
Bruce & Barbara Norgaard
Dick & Meg Olson
Duane & Janet Ring
Cameron & Carlene Roberts
Dr. Dennis & Sharon Ryan
Gary & Susan Schettle
George & Marita Smith
Kevin & Laurie Strangman
Jon Trapp & Lauri Hoff
Brian & Kari Treadway
Anonymous
SAPPHIRE CIRCLE
($500-$749)
Hans & Margaret Anderson
Norma Anderson
Daryl & Susan Applebury
Kurt Baumgarten
Mark Bearwald
Cory & Tonya Berget
Paul & Barb Bjornstad
Chris & Anne Blaylock
Dan & Judy Brady
John T. Brennan, M.D.
Kimberly Buchanan
Dave & Jean Burgess
John & Barb Burgess
Robert & Gretchen Burns
Kim Cable
Roger & Kenna Christians
John & Lisa Conzemius
Brian & Jen Dobrunz
Dan & Denise Donnelly
John & Kate Dunnum
Van & Mary Elston
Fran & Billie Finco
Dana & Lorie Fredrickson
Mary Frohnauer & Larry
Shingleton
Henry & Ellen Funk
Dirk & Rita Gasterland
Mary Geske
Jim Giblin
Tom & Heidi Grau
Nickijo Hager
Michael S. Hickey
Chad & Tamera Hill
Dave & Peggy Hinsverk
Whitey & Linda Hoehn
Bob & Chris Jambois
Kristen Johnson
Ann Kiel
Lynetta & Steve Kopp
Colette & Owen Lasak
Dick & Sandy McCormick
Rick & Sandy Mickschl
Deb & Joe Mirasola
Fred & Maureen Monk
Dr. David & Mrs. Ann Nelson
Tom & Lori Nigon
Wayne & Sandi Oliver
Jan & Maurie Pearson
Jack & Barb Peplinski
Marc & Liz Ranger
Dick Record
Kim & Bill Riemenapp
David & Denise Ring
The Rodenberg Family
Dr. Brenda & Daniel Rooney
Tom & Judy Sleik
Don & Nancy Smith
Roy & Janet Stacey
Pamela & Richard Strauss
Brad & Sarah Tacheny
Michael & Robyn Tanke
Laura Taylor & Dick
Gagermeier
Robin & Ken Tschumper
Marv VanEvery
Scott D. White, 7Up Bottling
Co., Tomah
Heather Whitney
Fred & Sylvia Yutuc
Anonymous
We compile our Leadership Roster with care. If you find your
name has been omitted or misspelled, please accept our
apology. Any errors or omissions are inadvertent and we would
be grateful if you will notify us, so our records will be correct in
the future. Please contact us at 608.796.1400.
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PLATINUM AWARDS
Awards presented to companies achieving above 95% participation rate or $100 more per
capita in giving.
Allergy Associates
Allstate Insurance
Armitage, Inc.
Gateway Council
Coulee Bank
Crosse
Design Photography
Digicopy
Service
Insurance Services
La Crosse County
Administrator’s Office
2484
Corporation Counsel
Services
AFSCME Local 2484
Inc.
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
State of WI
Office
Stifel Nicolaus
TCI
ors
Travel Leaders
Trust Point, Inc.
US Bank
WellPoint
Contractors
Wipfli LLP
Inc.
WXOW 19
Mcloone Metal Graphics
Nelson & Associates
Onalaska School
Administration
Onalaska Education
Association
Options Clinic
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GOLD AWARDS
capita in giving.
Bob Burg Auto
Borton Construction, Inc.
City of La Crosse
Local 180
IBEW Local 953
Festival Foods
Fiserv
& Sleik
Services, LLC
Macy’s
New Horizon’s Shelter &
Outreach Centers
The Salvation Army
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SILVER AWARDS
capita in giving.
AVS Group
7 Rivers Region
CenturyLink
WKBT-TV
City of La Crosse
Clerk’s Office SEIU Local 180
Express Employment
Professionals
County
Council
Herberger’s
Klich Electric
La Crosse County
AFSCME Local 2484
AFSCME Local 2484
Logan Middle School
Literacy
Marine Credit Union
Quillin’s IGA - Caledonia
State of Wisconsin
Timberwood Bank
WAFER
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BRONZE AWARDS
Awards presented to companies achieving 50-64% participation rate or $25-49 per capita in
giving.
Alliant Energy
American Red Cross – Scenic
Bluffs Chapter
Central WI
Greater La Crosse
City of La Crosse
Assessor’s Office SEIU Local
180
Finance Department SEIU
Local 180
Fire Department Firefighters
IAFF Local 127,
SEIU Local 180
Public Works Department SEIU
Local 180
IAM Local 1115
HAB, Inc.
J.C. Penney Company
Corp.
Morrison & Associates, S.C.
NMT Corporation
Royal Graphix
State of Wisconsin
Target
The Company Store
The Parenting Place
Trane
Tri-State Ambulance
Viterbo University
Wendy’s Onalaska
Wettstein’s
La Crosse County
Information Technology
Department
AFSCME Local 2484
AFSCME Local 2484
AFSCME Local 2484
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FIRST TIME AWARDS
Awards presented to companies conducting a United Way campaign for the first time.
Dick’s Pallet Works
Nutbush City Limits
The Center of Chiropractic
PROGRESS AWARDS
Awards presented to companies who increase their employee giving by 25% or more over
the previous year.
Central WI
Catholic Charities
City of La Crosse
Common Council
Engineering Department SEIU
Local 180
Local 180
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Digicopy
Festival Foods
Company
HAB, Inc.
HSR Associates, Inc.
Kwik Trip
La Crosse County
Child Support Agency AFSCME
Local 2484
2484
Services
AFSCME Local 2484
Zoning & Land Information
Office
AFSCME Local 2484
Literacy
Marine Credit Union
Merchants Bank - Onalaska
School
Onalaska Education
Association
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School
Onalaska Education
Association
Drive
State of Wisconsin
Office
Stifel Nicolaus
Timberwood Bank
Trust Point, Inc.
Wal-Mart Tomah SuperCenter
Wendy’s Onalaska
Contractors
Top 10 (listed alphabetically)
CenturyLink
Festival Foods
Gundersen Lutheran
Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Trane
Xcel Energy
A-1 Fire Protection
AAA Insurance
ABR Employment Services
Advanced Business Systems
Allergy Associates
Alliant Energy
Allstate Insurance
Al’s Concrete Products
American Family Insurance –
Doug Dengel
American Purchasing Services
American Red Cross
Anderson Mobile Home Park
Armitage, Inc.
AVS Group
Badger Corrugating Company
Ballweg Midwest Toyota
Bethany Lutheran Homes, Inc.
7 Rivers Region
Bob Burg Auto
Borton Construction
Gateway Council
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
La Crosse
Central WI
Brennan Marine, Inc.
Burlington Northern, Inc.
Carrier Insurance Agency
Cary Heating & A/C
Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of La Crosse
Central High School
CenturyLink
Greater La Crosse Area
Chart Energy & Chemicals
City Assessor’s Office
City Brewing Company, Inc.
City Buildings & Inspection
Department
City Clerk’s Office
City Common Council
City Engineering Department
City Finance Department
City Fire Department
City Highway/Streets
Department
City of La Crescent
City of Onalaska
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City Parks & Recreation
City Planning Department
City Police Department
City Water Utility
Clason Pontiac-Buick-GMC,
Inc.
Cleary Foundation
Clerk of Courts
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Combined Federal Campaign
Coney Island Station
Office
Corporation Counsel
Coulee Bank
Couleecap, Inc.
County Administrator
County Aging Unit
County Clerk
County Finance Department
County Health Department
County Highway Commissioner
County Information &
Technology
County Library
County Printing Department
County Treasurer
CR Solutions, Inc.
Credit Bureau Data, Inc.
Crosse
Crescent Printing Company,
Inc.
Culligan Water Conditioning
Dahl Automotive
Retirees
DeBauche Truck & Diesel, Inc.
Degen Berglund
Degner Painting & Decorating
Department of Natural
Resources
Department of Workforce
Development
Design Photography
Dick Von Ruden Insurance
Agency
Dick’s Pallet Works, Inc.
Digicopy
District Attorney Office
Employees
Drs. Anderson & Durtsche, Ltd.
Edward Jones & Company
Edwardo’s
Emery Insurance Agency
Engelson & Associates, Ltd.
Express Employment
Professionals
Express Printing LLC
Facilities Department
County
Family Vision Center
Farm & Fleet
Festival Foods
First Commodity Place, Inc.
First Supply Co.
Fiserv
Flad, Ltd.
Fleis Insurance Agency, Inc.
Fowler & Hammer, Inc.
Franke & Turnbull CPA’s
Gene’s Sewing Machine Repair
Gensler
Ghelfi’s 5th Avenue Awards
Ghelfi’s Pro Shop
Gillette & Associates, CPA’s
Council
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Company
Gundersen Lutheran
Gundersen Lutheran Credit
Union
H S R Associates, Inc.
HAB, Inc.
& Sleik
Hamilton Early Learning Center
& SOTA l
Harris Bank
Helke Painting
Hengel Brothers, Inc.
Herberger’s
Service
Hillview Health Care Center
Hintgen Elementary School
Hogan Administrative Center
Holmen School District
Honeywell
– City of La Crosse
– County of La Crosse
Human Services
IBM Corporation
Iland Tool & Die Company
Services, LLC
INOV8 International
Integrys Energy Group
Interior Systems International,
Inc.
International Furniture
School
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J.C. Penney Company
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
Jim Pierce Plumbing & Heating
JJM Consulting
John H. Betz, D.D.S.
Johnson Landscaping
Kish & Sons Electric
Insurance Services
Klich Electric
Kohl’s Department Store
Kwik Trip
L.B. White Company
La Crescent Area Healthy
Community Partnership
La Crescent-Hokah Schools
Corp.
La Crosse Center
La Crosse Loggers Baseball
La Crosse Municipal Airport
La Crosse Municipal Transit
La Crosse Sign Company, Inc.
La Crosse Truck Center, Inc.
La Crosse Veterinary Clinic
Lakeview Health Center
Land Conservation
Literacy
Lincoln Middle School
Logan High School
Logan Middle School
Longfellow Middle School
M & I Bank
Macy’s
Marcus Theatres
Marge’s On Rose
Marine Credit Union
Market & Johnson, Inc.
MarketSharp
Mathy Construction Company
Mcloone Metal Graphics, Inc.
Services
Merchants Bank – La Crescent
Merck Pharmaceuticals
Midwest Natural Gas
Mills Investment Corp.
Modern Crane Service
Moen, Sheehan & Meyer, Ltd.
Morrison & Associates S.C.
Municipal Court
Nationwide Insurance
Nelson & Associates
New Horizons Shelter &
Outreach Centers
NMT Corporation
Norman D. Thingvold, CPA
North Woods International
School
School
Nutbush City Limits
Onalaska High School
Onalaska Middle School
Onalaska School
Administration
Optical Fashions
Options Clinic
P T M, Inc.
Pam’s Design Perfection
PeopleFirst HR Solutions
Phillips Fencing, Inc.
Physician Claim Corp.
Pizza King
Power Plus Engineering
Principal Financial Group
Probation & Parole Division
Public Works
Quillin’s IGA – La Crescent
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
Reinhart Foodservice
Inc.
River Rocks Coffee
River States Truck & Trailer,
Inc.
Retirees
Riverview Court
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
Rohde Custom Painting
Ron Hammes Refrigeration
Roosevelt Elementary & Coulee
Montessori
Royal Graphix
RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Rudy’s Bar & Hotel
Rudy’s Feed & Seed
Russell & Vera Smith
Charitable Foundation
Sam’s Club
Schumacher-Kish Funeral
Home
Security Self Storage
ServiceMaster Commercial
Cleaning
Shared Health Services
Sheriff’s Department
Shopko Stores North
Shopko Stores Onalaska
Shopko Stores South
South Lanes
Southern Bluffs Elementary
School
Spence Elementary School
State Farm Agencies
State Road Elementary School
Stifel Nicolaus
Stonehearth Kennels, LLP
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Summit Elementary School
Superior Automotive
Synergy Leadership Group
Target Stores
TCI
ors
The Company Store
The Insurance Center
The Parenting Place
The Salvation Army
The Sweet Shop
The Title Company, Inc.
Three Rivers Technologies
Timberwood Bank
Tom Niebeling Landscaping,
LLC
TORO
Trane
Trane Retirees
Travel Leaders
Tri-State Ambulance
Tri-State Carpets, Inc.
Trust Point, Inc.
Uhls Financial Group
UMR – a division of United
Healthcare
Union State Bank
Retirees
US Bank
Vendi Advertising, LLC
Viterbo University
WAFER
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Wal-Mart Onalaska
Wal-Mart Richland Center
Wal-Mart Sparta
Wal-Mart Super Center – La
Crosse
Wal-Mart Super Center –
Tomah
Wal-Mart Viroqua
Walzcraft Industries, Inc.
WE Energies
WEC, Inc.
Wehrs Chevrolet
WellPoint
Wells Fargo Bank Retirees
Wendy’s Onalaska
West Salem School District
Wettstein’s
Contractors
Wieser Precast/Doric Vault
Company
Wipfli LLP
WKBT-TV
Woodman’s
Inc.
WXOW 19
Xcel Energy
Zoning and Land Information
Office
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Great Rivers United Way’s Community Investment Process empowers people who live or
work in our community to help invest your contributions where they matter most.
Volunteers from schools, companies, churches, and neighborhoods ask in-depth questions
about programs to determine financial health, client outcomes and areas in need of
improvement. This year, funding recommendations were made by a record number of 100
volunteers who participated in the process. Volunteers work independently to review
programs and then they meet in small group panels to discuss their reviews and make
recommendations about programs.
Once the panels have met and discussed their programs, the teams make
recommendations for funding to the United Way Fund Distribution Steering Committee.
This year, the Fund Distribution Steering Committee spent two days reviewing
recommendations for 75 programs from 28 agencies. The Committee then makes a
recommendation for funding to the United Way Board of Directors. The result of this process
is an assurance that donor contributions are spent wisely, and in a manner that has
maximum positive impact on the people of our local community.
We owe a big THANKS to Gundersen Lutheran, who graciously opened their Onalaska and
Green Bay Street buildings for training sessions and Community Investment Panel
meetings. We would also like to thank Culver’s in Onalaska for generously donating
delicious dinner for our panel volunteers. This process would not be possible without the
help of our dedicated and motivated volunteers. THANK YOU to all our volunteers! You truly
are making a difference in our community.
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TRUE STORIES OF LIVING UNITED
Natalie
Amanda was a mother of one young child and pregnant with her second.
What was thought to be a normal pregnancy was anything but. When
Natalie was born, she was diagnosed with Myelomeningocele (a severe
form of Spina Bifida). Immediately after her birth, she was transferred to
Meriter Hospital in Madison, where within 24 hours she had two major
surgeries. 28 of Natalie’s first 56 days of life were spent in the hospital.
In her 2 years of life, Natalie has already had a total of 11 surgeries.
Natalie is paralyzed from the waist down, and will struggle with the
effects of her birth defects the rest of her life.
Natalie will continue to have surgeries throughout her life, but given all of the medical
issues that Natalie has been born with, you would be hard pressed to find a little girl who is
more happy, fun, and cares about others. She can currently say her alphabet, count, has a
full vocabulary and likes to repeat anything she hears. Natalie receives physical therapy
through Coulee Children’s Center. A physical therapist comes to their house once a week
and thanks to their help, she can roll over, sit up, and army crawl!
Carol
Carol, a handicapped mother with 6 children is on a set income,
which is below the federal poverty level. She struggles having
enough income to cover all her basic household needs. Carol utilizes
some of the programs that Couleecap, a United Way Partner Agency,
has to offer. She receives help through the home energy program,
which assists Carol with her energy bills (heat and electric). Carol
also receives help through the food pantry at Couleecap, which
assists with her family’s nutritional needs.
Carol may need help from agencies such as Couleecap, but she also
loves helping others in our community. Carol has volunteered for the
past 15 years with Couleecap. She assists with the food pantry by
registering clients, tracking the number of households served, and assisting with bagging
and weighing of food when needed. Carol recently connected with Couleecap’s Drug Free
Communities program, volunteering to be a parent representative as a member of the Drug
Free Prevention Coalition.
Investing in the lives of community members like Carol is important. When people like Carol
know that their basic needs will be met, they can spend their time finding ways to impact
the community in positive ways.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE STORIES POSSIBLE! THANK YOU FOR LIVING UNITED!
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VOLUNTEER CENTER
United Way is working to advance the common good and our Volunteer Center is one of the
ways that you can join the movement. We need the heads, hands and hearts of committed
people to help us tackle the problems facing our community. Great Rivers United Way is
committed to linking volunteers with opportunities to enrich their lives and the community.
The Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best
opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors to serve. Whether it is important
to a volunteer to help children achieve their potential, help families become financially
stable, or advance a worthy cause, the Volunteer Center can help find an opportunity that is
closest to the heart.
The Great Rivers United Way Volunteer Center:
•
Connects volunteers with opportunities they are passionate about
•
Provides a safe, reliable way for local agencies to recruit volunteers
•
Promotes volunteerism and the raises awareness of the value of volunteers
•
Links products to agency needs
•
Provides support for agencies seeking volunteers
When you give of yourself, you have the ability to make a dramatic impact on the life of
another. Whether you can give an hour, or give a Saturday, you can literally change people's
lives for the better by volunteering. Visit www.gruw.org to explore the Volunteer Center and
find opportunities to create lasting change in our community.
We are all united. When you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all. To
all who have joined hands, opened your hearts, and lent your muscle, we thank you! We
could not work toward a stronger community without the time and talents of dedicated
volunteers.
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VOLUNTEERS
We would like to thank the following individuals for giving their time and talents over the
past year. Thanks also to their employers for giving them the time to be an integral part of
our organization.
Tiffany Adrians La Crosse County
Rebecca Albrecht Houston County
Childhood Association
Asha Alsobrooks Kaplan
Mary Anderson World Services of La
Crosse
Sheriff Rich Anderson Trempealeau
County Sheriff’s Department
Nancy Arens University of WI – La
Crosse
Lori Arndt Coulee Children’s Center
Keith Baker Community Volunteer
Julie Bartels Community Volunteer
Liz Beard New Horizons Shelter &
Outreach Centers
Kay Becker Dahl Automotive
Marie Becker Dahl Automotive
Dianne Beranek Altra Federal Credit
Union
Jill Berg Tri-County Memorial
Julie Berg Citizen’s State Bank
Adam Bissen Kaplan Professional
Education
Heidi Blanke WAFER
Joan Bluske Kaplan Professional
Education
Larry Bodin M & I Bank
Jess Boland Gundersen Lutheran
Kerstin Boudreau Vendi Advertising
Emily Bowe – Culver’s Onalaska
Tricia Brainard Learning Together
Family Literacy
Charles Brandsmeier Trane
Kent Bredeson Altra Federal Credit
Union
Jordan Brinks Trane
Stan Britson Altra Federal Credit
Union
Tom Brock Altra Federal Credit
Union
Donna Brooks SHARE
Todd Brudos APAC Customer
Services
Cassandra Buehler Gundersen
Lutheran
Christine Camlek St. Joseph’s
Community Health Services
Becky Campbell Monroe County
Health Department
Dale Carlson Holmen School District
Roger Christians Community
Volunteer
Chassitti Clark University of WI – La
Crosse
Tracy Clark Kaplan Professional
Services
Chief Gregg Cleveland La Crosse
Fire Department
Leanne Cleveland Aquinas High
School
Betsy Clough Gundersen Lutheran
Theresa Coleman City of Spring
Grove
Brandon Corcoran University of WI –
La Crosse
Nicole Cronk C.E.S.A. #4
Alyssa Dahl Dahl Automotive
John David The Parenting Place
Shelby Dawson Community
Volunteer
Matt DeMars University of WI – La
Crosse
Sarah Dibble Dahl Automotive
Glenda Donley Altra Federal Credit
Union
Amanda Dotsen New Horizons
Shelter & Outreach Centers
Jaime Doust Kaplan Professional
Education
Megan Dragert Festival Foods
Donna Dwyer Altra Federal Credit
Union
Todd Eber W.A. Roosevelt Company
Terrie Edgerton Community
Volunteer
Stacey Edmison University of WI –
La Crosse
Sally Egan Girl Scouts
Karen Ehle-Traastad University
Extension Office – Vernon County
Kim Eigenberger Altra Federal Credit
Union
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Ted Eisenbacher Edward Jones
Pam Eitland Vernon County Human
Services
Jay Ellingson Kwik Trip
Liz Elvekrog Kaplan Professional
Education
Cynthia Erdman First Bank Tomah
Jessie Erickson Kaplan Professional
Education
Shari Evanson APAC Customer
Services
Jennifer Evenson Kaplan
Nick Ewald C.E.S.A. # 4
Jennifer Faber Festival Foods
Lina Fanning Trane
Cathy Fischer Gundersen Lutheran
Mary Fitzpatrick Catholic Charities
Dr. Alan Fleischmann Mayo Clinic
Dennis Ford Community Volunteer
Nathan Franklin Dairyland Power
Cooperative
Corie Frasor Logistics Health, Inc.
Anna Frauenkron ECFE
Kyla Fredrickson University of
Arizona
Lori Freit-Hammes Mayo Clinic
John Funke L.B. White Company
Kelly Galvan Altra Federal Credit
Union
Cindy Garness Mayo Clinic
James Gausmann La Crosse County
Veteran’s Services
Brian Gentry Carpenters Local 1143
Mike Giese City of Onalaska
Brian Gilberts Gundersen Lutheran
Laura Gillies Altra Federal Credit
Union
Vicky Gress RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Autumn Grooms YWCA of the Coulee
Region
Amy Haakenson Logistics Health,
Inc.
Wade Hackbarth Western Technical
College
Ashley Hagen Kaplan Professional
Education
VOLUNTEERS
Shelly Haines Kaplan Professional
Education
Nancy Halverson Logistics Health,
Inc.
Ashley Hamby US Bank
Cheryl Hancock American Red Cross
Kathy Hanratty University of WI – La
Crosse/WPEC
Amy Hansen Trane
Debra Hansen Kaplan Professional
Education
Kate Hansen Festival Foods
Jamison Hanson Kaplan
Bridget Haug Kaplan Professional
Education
Sarah Havens Gundersen Lutheran
Tyler Havens Kaplan Professional
Education
Kristie Hemmersbach Festival Foods
Simon Hemmbersbach Festival
Foods
Tanner Hemmbersbach Festival
Foods
Tracy Herlitzke C.E.S.A. #4
Lenys Hill Kaplan Professional
Education
Tamera Hill Garrison Counseling,
Inc.
Molly Hilligoss YWCA of the Coulee
Region
Dave Hinsverk Community
Volunteer
Eric Holthaus Dairyland Power
Cooperative
Scott Hood Boys & Girls Clubs of
West Central WI
Jennifer Hooker Kaplan Professional
Education
Brooke Hoppe Festival Foods
Sue Horne Main Street Ingredients
Brandon Hougom Altra Federal
Credit Union
Jean Hougom Gundersen Lutheran
Marilyn Hurt Community Volunteer
Sharon Imes Community Volunteer
Erick Jacobs APAC Customer
Services
Ed Jaekel JRM & Associates
Sarah Jarecki Kaplan Professional
Education
Jeff Jensen RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Betsy Jessie JRM & Associates
Beth Johnson Vernon County Health
Department
Karen Joos University Extension
Office – Monroe County
Betty Jorgenson Mayo Clinic
Jami Kabus Trempealeau County
Kelly Kaminski Dahl Automotive
Ann Kappauf New Horizons Shelter
& Outreach Centers
Lori Kaufmann Gundersen Lutheran
Bob Kelemen Logistics Health, Inc.
Wendy Kelly Monroe County Senior
Services
Jerry Kember Community Volunteer
Elizabeth Kennedy Community
Volunteer
Pat Kerrigan Viterbo University
Bethany Kies University of WI – La
Crosse
Brian Kikkert Kaplan Professional
Education
Marsha Kimball Altra Federal Credit
Union
Carson Kinyon Festival Foods
Chris Kinyon Festival Foods
Payton Kinyon Festival Foods
Terry Knothe-Lash Coulee
Children’s Center
Betsy Knowles University of WI – La
Crosse
Paula Knudson University of WI – La
Crosse
David Knutson Kaplan Professional
Education
Lori Koblitz RSM McGladrey, Inc.
Laura Kodiak Wieser Brothers
General Contractors
Mary Koenig Vernon Memorial
Healthcare
Val Krage Houston County ECL
Heidi Kramer Altra Federal Credit
Union
Shelly Krause Hunger Task Force
Andrew Krebs Altra Federal Credit
Union
Lynn Krenz Mcloone Metal Graphics
Barb Kruse Franciscan Spirituality
Center
Edie Kubicek Gundersen Lutheran
Linda Larson Gundersen Lutheran
Jason Lawton State Bank of La
Crosse
Beth LeCocq University of WI – La
Crosse
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Linda Lee W.I.C.
May Lee Kaplan Professional
Education
Dawn Lesch Festival Foods
Kathleen Lesky Gundersen Lutheran
Rose Levendoski Logistics Health,
Inc.
Joelle Light CenturyLink
Lisa Lock Gundersen Lutheran
Andrea Lowden Kaplan Professional
Education
Robin Lundgren Community
Volunteer
Caitlin Lyga Community Volunteer
Patricia Malone University
Extension Office – Trempealeau
County
Joel Manning CenturyLink
DiAnn Marohl Dahl Automotive
Mary Beth Martin Trane
Becky McDowell Kaplan
Joe McKee Altra Federal Credit
Union
Mary Meehan-Strub University
Extension Office – La Crosse County
Shelly Meyer Kaplan Professional
Education
Matt Meyers Citizen’s State Bank
Nancy Meyers The Parenting Place
Rick Mickschl District Lodge #66 –
IAMAW
Renae Mikkelson Gundersen
Lutheran
Fred Monk Community Volunteer
Erica Monroe Wipfli LLP
Doug Mormann La Crosse County
Health Department
Heather Myhre Houston County
Julie Nelson The Salvation Army
Sharon Nelson Monroe County
Health Department
Teresa Netzer Kaplan Professional
Education
Michael Nickel Altra Federal Credit
Union
Pattie Nimocks US Bank
Elizabeth Nutter Learning Together
Family Literacy
Theresa Nutter Gundersen Lutheran
Bill O’Driscoll Trane
VOLUNTEERS
Wayne Oliver State Bank of La
Crosse
Carol Ostrem State Bank Sparta
John Parkyn Dairyland Power
Cooperative
Jan Pearson Trust Point
Carrie Pedersteun Dahl Automotive
Jack Peplinski Altra Federal Credit
Union
Maggie Peters-Voss Wettstein’s
Tayler Pfeifer Trane
Janet Potts Gundersen Lutheran
Valerie Prange Kaplan Professional
Education
Eric Prise Tomah Memorial Hospital
Heather Quackenboss La Crosse
Community Foundation
Brad Quarberg University of WI – La
Crosse
John Race Viterbo University
Lee Rasch Western Technical
College
Steve Reiman Community Volunteer
Sarah Resch Boys & Girls Clubs of
West Central WI
Cheryl Rhoda Trempealeau County
Health Department
Silvana Richardson Viterbo
University
Susan Ring Community Volunteer
Liz Ritter Gundersen Lutheran
Sara Roberson Kaplan Professional
Education
Sheri Rochester Community
Volunteer
Deborah Rock Houston County
Dr. Brenda Rooney Gundersen
Lutheran
Seth Rossow Gundersen Lutheran
Pat Ruda Coulee Council on
Addictions
Nancy Runningen Caledonia
Community Education
Melanie Rusch Kaplan Professional
Education
Kim Ryan CenturyLink
Craig Sacia Altra Federal Credit
Union
Shawn Sackman Merchants Bank
Susan Sawyer Evans Community
Volunteer
Joanne Schlifer Altra Federal Credit
Union
Spencer Schoonover La Crosse
Planning Department
Rebecca Schula Trempealeau
County
Kurt Schuldes Kaplan Professional
Education
Kim Schultz Altra Federal Credit
Union
Ruth Ann Schultz YWCA of the
Coulee Region
Jared Schulze Kaplan Professional
Education
Susan Schumann Community
Volunteer
Bob Seaquist Community Volunteer
Angela Seeger La Crosse School
District
Brian Selberg Dahl Automotive
Thomas Sharp Boys & Girls Club
Sparta
Hajo Siemers Trane
Amy Silbaugh Citizen’s State Bank
Dawn Simonson VARC
Walt Smanski Altra Federal Credit
Union
Brent Smith Johns Flaherty & Collins
Sharyn Smith Altra Federal Credit
Union
Jay Sodey Associated Bank
Dawn Sonsalla Altra Federal Credit
Union
Sarah Spah La Crosse County
Health Department
Beth Stanford SEMCAC
Jim Starkweather TORO
Jade Steele Dahl Automotive
Allison Steers Kaplan Professional
Education
Julie Steiner Vernon Memorial
Healthcare
Gwyneth Straker University of WI –
La Crosse
Kevin Strangman Altra Federal
Credit Union
Laurie Strangman University of WI –
La Crosse
Adam Stueber Kaplan Professional
Education
Adam Stuhr Community Volunteer
Danielle Stuhr Festival Foods
Kam Sturm Coulee Council on
Addictions
Beth Sullivan Workforce
Connections
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Jing Sun University of WI – La
Crosse
Signe Susdorf Gundersen Lutheran
Lauren Swartz Kaplan Professional
Education
Deb Thaldorf Festival Foods
Brian Theiler Tri-County Memorial
Tom Thibodeau Viterbo University
Cheryl Thienes AAA Wisconsin
Rick Thiesse Mayo Clinic
Bridget Thrower Olmsted County
Jon Trapp Armitage, Inc.
Barbara Tripp Community Volunteer
Mary Tronick Family & Children’s
Center
Robin Tschumper Bluff Country
Family Resources
Denis Tucker Community Volunteer
Jesse Tucker Altra Federal Credit
Union
Deanna Turner Dahl Automotive
Laurie Tweten La Crosse County
Beth Twiton Big Brothers Big Sisters
of the 7 Rivers Region
Jackie Urban Altra Federal Credit
Union
Kim Valiquette CenturyLink
Marie VanOosbree University of WI
– La Crosse
Sam Van Riper Trane
David Wagner Kwik Trip
Joshua Walden Crossfire Youth
Center
Dale Walter Associated Bank
Chris Walters TCI
Architects/Engineers/Contractors
Ameilia Wason Kaplan Professional
Education
Margie Webster Gundersen
Lutheran
Megan Weibel Altra Federal Credit
Union
Kathy Wehrs Trane
Larry White La Crosse County
Jodi Widuch The Parenting Place
Brian Wieser Wieser Brothers
General Contractors
MaryAnn Williams Kaplan
Dave Winecki Wells Fargo
Brian Wittkop Kaplan Professional
Education
John Wochos Gundersen Lutheran
VOLUNTEERS
Hui Xe University of WI – La Crosse
Janet Yearous Gundersen Lutheran
Wu Jinn Yu University of WI – La
Crosse
Our apologies for any errors or
omissions.
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AGENCY ALLOCATION
ALLOCATIONS PAID IN 2011
EDUCATION
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
Coulee Children's Center
Couleecap, Inc.
New Horizons
The Parenting Place
The Parenting Place
The Parenting Place
The Parenting Place
Community-based Youth Mentoring
Site-based Youth Mentoring
Boy Scouting
Cub Scouting
Venturing
Project Learn
After School
Early Intervention
Education/Prevention
Families First Resource Center
Healthy Families
Girl Scouts Grades 6-12
Girl Scouts Grades PreK-5
Outdoor Education
Youth Transition
Crisis Line
Play Shoppe
Warmlines
Excessive Absences
Mediation & Restorative Services
Teen Services
50,220.00
4,808.00
14,500.00
33,501.00
4,930.00
23,752.00
117,822.00
22,000.00
49,526.00
7,688.00
1,749.00
15,000.00
99,996.00
6,850.00
44,012.00
17,314.00
27,152.00
1,626.00
9,606.00
9,545.00
10,748.00
14,977.00
3,698.00
4,520.00
4,199.00
14,461.00
11,763.00
Battered Women's Program
SAFE Visitation
Crisis Management
Stepping Stones
Crisis Line Services
Food Recovery
Kane St. Community Garden
Neighbors in Action
Mobile Meals
Counseling Services
Emergency Shelter
Project Wait
A-Pro
3,200.00
17,550.00
951.00
2,731.00
13,500.00
30,000.00
18,749.00
35,640.00
15,794.00
10,653.00
17,827.00
5,500.00
7,000.00
10,374.00
10,175.00
17,068.00
51,502.00
21,032.00
43,200.00
4,625.00
19,650.00
The Club
Summer Day Camp
Social Security Outreach
Supportive Housing
Comprehensive I & R
Homelessness
Meal Program
Food Pantry
Ruth House
56,499.00
12,900.00
8,000.00
7,501.00
17,002.00
10,000.00
33,526.00
22,680.00
5,057.00
92,018.00
15,912.00
34,250.00
6,751.00
17,820.00
HEALTH
Couleecap, Inc.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
New Horizons
New Horizons
Options Clinic
Options Clinic
INCOME
American Red Cross
Couleecap, Inc.
Couleecap, Inc.
Couleecap, Inc.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
New Horizons
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
WAFER
TOTAL AGENCY ALLOCATIONS
AGENCY DESIGNATIONS
TOTAL AGENCY ALLOCATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
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1,322,600.00
30,379.00
1,352,979.00
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
AUDITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Cash & Investments
Net Pledges Receivable
Prepaid Expenses
Net Building & Equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
AUDITED
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
2010
2009
$1,331,956
1,494,689
12,272
469,689
$1,183,656
1,377,357
10,756
478,276
$3,308,606
$3,050,045
LIABILITIES
Venture Grants Payable
Bequest Grant Payable
Agency Allocations/ Designations Payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
199,816
59,803
1,363,648
2,712
8,766
1,634,745
60,000
0
1,309,709
4,269
9,743
1,383,721
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted - Unappropriated
Unrestricted - Board Designated
Unrestricted - Board Appropriated
Temporarily Restricted
TOTAL NET ASSETS
3,400
134,311
965,909
570,241
1,673,861
210,567
142,961
903,305
409,491
1,666,324
$3,308,606
$3,050,045
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
Bequests
Designations from other United Ways
Service fees
Interest income
Rent income
Other income
Net assets released from restrictions
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE
EXPENSES
Program services
Agency allocations
Agency allocations - prior year
Less Donor agency designations
Venture grants
Special Allocations
Bequest Grant Allocation
Community problem solving
Fund distribution
Volunteer Center
Labor relations
Total community building
Supporting services
Resource development
Administration & finance
Total supporting services
TOTAL EXPENSES
Increase (decrease) in net assets
OUR ACCOUNTS ARE ANNUALLY AUDITED BY WIPFLI, LLP.
NET ASSETS AT JANUARY 1
WE USE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING CAMPAIGN RESULTS
NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31
AND FOR CALCULATING OVERHEAD WHICH MEET THE HIGHEST
GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
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2010
2010
Temporarily
Unrestricted Restricted
$3,180
47,982
47,982
82,488
5,141
3,038
12,544
27,627
1,259
409,490
Totals
2010
$3,180
47,982
2,014,715
(91,500)
(41,511)
1,881,704
(409,490)
47,982
2,014,715
(91,500)
(41,511)
1,881,704
82,488
5,141
3,038
12,544
27,627
1,259
0
2009
$44,020
1,824,756
(91,500)
(31,366)
1,701,890
1,745,910
8,960
7,301
3,137
14,476
28,167
13,801
0
592,749 1,472,214 2,064,963 1,821,752
1,352,975
0
(41,511)
204,736
20,000
75,000
67,967
73,611
15,833
32,857
490,004
1,311,464
209,975
45,983
255,958
1,352,975
0
(41,511)
204,736
20,000
75,000
67,967
73,611
15,833
32,857
1,801,468
1,293,615
(1,319)
(31,366)
59,837
8,657
0
89,306
72,444
23,169
50,817
1,565,160
209,975
45,983
255,958
163,416
55,850
219,266
7,537
37,326
745,962 1,311,464 2,057,426 1,784,426
(153,213)
1,256,833
$1,103,620
160,750
409,491 1,666,324 1,628,998
$570,241 $1,673,861 $1,666,324

Annual Report - Great Rivers United Way

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