2016 Annual Report

Better Together 2016 Annual Report to Donors www.columbusunitedway.com @ColNEUnitedWay

3020 18th St. Suite 8 Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-5661

From Our President I am honored to have served as Board President for the United Way’s 75th Year in Columbus.

One highlight of the past year was our board’s focus on early childhood development, including starting the Kindergarten Readiness program which helped prepare students for a lifetime of success.

As we look ahead to 2017, I am also excited by many things to come, including an expanded United Way staff team with the addition of Connect Columbus.

I welcome Jaci Tessendorf as 2017 President and would also like to thank Dr. Troy Loeffelholz for his service as he terms out this year. I also welcome our five new board members.

I too am grateful for my time on the United Way board and the chance to see the impact that is possible when caring people work together to help others. I hope you too will see just some of that impact and care in this year’s annual report.

Mary Novotne 2016 Board President

This year was the first Kindergarten Readiness Camp, directed by the Columbus Area United Way. The camp consisted of 12 fun days of learning school-readiness skills for children entering Kindergarten.

Pictured: teachers Allie Perry (left) and Mackenzie Motz (right), and Site Organizer Katie Hilton (center).

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2016 Board of Directors President: Mary Novotne Vice President: Jaci Tessendorf - Tessendorf & Tessendorf, P.C. Larry Anderson - Eakes Office Solutions Amy Blaser - Columbus Community Hospital John DiMambro - Columbus Telegram John Ernst - Ernst Auto Center Chad Gonka - First National Bank and Trust Bob Hackett - Vishay Intertechnology Shawna Hilbert - BD Medical Rich Jablonski - ARL Credit Services Jeff Johnson - Columbus Bank and Trust Dr. Troy Loeffelholz Columbus Public Schools

Craig Kucera - ADM Corn Processing Fernando Lopez - El Tapatio Restaurant Cristal Menke - Pinnacle Bank Tammy Orender - CAMACO Sarah Pillen - Pillen Family Farms Rhnae Robinson - Cargill Meat Solutions Laurie Schilling - NPPD Kim Schumacher - Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats Joe Steffensmeier - Gene Steffy Ford Rev. Cindi Stewart - First United Methodist Church Tom Wrigley - Behlen Mfg. Co. Angie Wright - Valmont Newmark

Our mission: to measurably improve the education, health and financial stability of our community.

Columbus Area United Way and Connect Columbus merged together on January 1, 2017. The now combined staff are pictured left to right: Amanda Polacek, Denise Kollath, Tammy Bichlmeier, Sue Hoge, Jo Suess, and Pat Heimes.

Campaign Report “Celebrating 75 Years of Impacting Our Community” was the theme for our 2016 Campaign.

And celebrate we did!

From a Party in the Park (in 100+ degree heat), to carrying 75 candles in the Columbus Days parade, to celebrating with a cheer from the Sparkle Cheerleaders, this year’s campaign definitely shined!

Together, our community raised $882,400, exceeding this year’s goal of $875,000. Of that amount: • Our 16 pacesetter companies raised $609,043 (70 percent) • The Lazy River Duck Race raised $59,400 by selling 16,544 ducks.

• Our Youth Division Penny Campaign raised $2,718.91 from 2,696 elementary school students I want to extend a special thank you to Pacesetter Chairman Jeff Johnson; Assistant Drive Chairman Joe Steffensmeier; Jason and Amy Bell, Co-Chairs for the Lazy River Duck Race; and Mary Raimondo, Chair of the Penny Campaign for all of the time and talents they have contributed!

I also want to thank the staff at the United Way: Pat, Jo, Denise and Amanda for all that they do.

Finally, I want to thank our amazing volunteers for their commitment to the United Way, and helping us reach our goal. More than 230 volunteers personally contacted 523 businesses and 390 retired citizens of Columbus. Wow!

2016 Division Chairmen Drive Chariman: Shawna Hilbert - BD Medical Assistant Chairman: Joe Steffensmeier - Gene Steffy Ford Pacesetter Chairman: Jeff Johnson - Columbus Bank and Trust Honorary Chairman: Whitey Walgren Edie Aerni K.C. Belitz - Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Amy Bell - Pillen Family Farms Jason Bell - Jones Insurance Agency Rick Cheloha - Loup Power District Kris Donnelly - Farm Credit Services Kathy Dreesen - Home Realty Tricia Faust - TeamMates Joy Gilmore Chuck Gonka - First Nebraska Bank

Jim Goulet Heather Hrouda - Dynamic Life Therapy & Wellness Kevin Johnson - Pinnacle Bank Clark Lehr - First Nebraska Bank Cristal Menke - Pinnacle Bank Lori Murray - Sleep Inn & Suites Chris Nelson - C.S. Nelson Co. Dan Pabian - Frontier Communications Mary Raimondo Karin Rieger - Central Community College Sharyle Sands - Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Dann Smith - Pinnacle Bank Michelle Stirek - Shred Monster Mary Sutton - First Nebraska Bank

Together we are making a brighter future for our community!

Shawna Hilbert 2016 Drive Chairman

Columbus Area United Way volunteers carried 75 candles in the 2016 Columbus Days parade in celebration of the United Way’s 75th ‘birthday.’

Members of the Columbus High School Sparkle Cheerleaders unveiled this year’s campaign total. The Columbus Area United Way is blessed to have exceeded the campaign goal for more than 30 years!

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2016 Partners and Programs Partner Agencies

Direct Programs

American Red Cross Disaster, health, safety, military family service; 402-564-8314, www.redcross.org Arc of Platte County Developmentally-disabled persons/family support; 402-563-1699 www.arcofplattecounty.com Big Pals-Little Pals One-on-one youth mentoring program; 402-563-1081 www.megavision.com/bigpals Boy Scouts of America Youth development and leadership; 402-564-6220 www.mac-bsa.org CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Representing children of abuse and neglect in juvenile court 402-563-4944 www.casaconnectionne.com Catholic Charities *No longer serving the Columbus area as of Dec. 31, 2016 Center For Survivors Domestic violence shelter and crisis counseling; 402-564-2155 www.centerforsurvivors.net Columbus Area Transit Reserved bus transportation; 402-564-9293 Columbus Family Y Recreation and wellness programs; 402-564-9477 www.columbusy.org Connect Columbus *Merged with Columbus Area United Way on Jan. 1, 2017 Emergency Relief Emergency financial assistance; 402-564-4184 Girls Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Youth development and leadership programs; 402-564-8822 www.girlscoutsnebraska.org Platte County Food Pantry Emergency Food Assistance; 402-563-4544 Platte Valley Literacy Association Literacy, ESL, GED services; 402-562-1432 www.plattevalleyliteracy.org Salvation Army Emergency services; 402-564-2184 Student Health Financial assistance for youth eye, dental and medical care; 402-564-4184 TeamMates-Columbus Chapter Mentoring program for youth 402-564-8326 www.teammates.org Youth For Christ Free services for every kid in very circumstance 402-564-3700 www.yfccolumbus.com

2-1-1: a 24/7 free and confidential hotline that gives access to resources in the community.

Born Learning Trail: a series of fun activity signs located in Pawnee Park East to help parents and caregivers create learning opportunities for young children.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: provides an ageappropriate book monthly to children in the Columbus area from birth to five years of age.

FamilyWize Discount Prescription Drug Program: a prescription savings program that helps people afford the medications they need.

Kindergarten Readiness Camp: a hands-on camp for children entering Kindergarten to learn social and emotional and other school-readiness skills.

Toys for Tots: toys donated to the Marine Corps. are distributed by the United Way to children whose parents are not able to provide gifts for them during the holidays.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Imagina Library, a United Way direct program, provides a book in the mail to children in the area. This year the program hit a new milestone: serving 1500 children in 2016.

Community Impact Grants A Place at the Table – Backpack Program Center For Survivors – Revolution Outreach Program Columbus Area Philanthropy Council - Columbus Big Give matching funds Columbus Public Schools Foundation - Columbus Community Inclusive Playground Communities Together Can! After School Program Legal Aid of Nebraska – Sustainable Living Project Northeast Nebraska Child Advocacy Center Northeast Nebraska Coalition for Suicide Prevention Royal Family KIDS Camp – Columbus 2016 Camp T4C Anti-Gang Coalition – Summer Park Program/Youth Activities Scholarship Program Youth For Christ – Healthy Hearts and Souls program

Community Impact Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life. That’s why the Columbus Area United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life: Education, Income and Health.

Education Goal:

Increase to 95% the number of high school graduates planning to receive postsecondary education, career certification, or military training.

Highlights: • 79% of students in Teammates improved school attendance.

• 293 hungry students were fed weekly by the A Place at the Table Weekend Backpack Program.

• 95% of children were more ready for kindergarten by participating in the Imagination Library program.

• 217 youth learned new practical life skills through Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Income

Health

Reduce to 5% the number of families who are below poverty.

Increase the number of youth and adults who avoid risky behavior.

• 2,422 individuals received immediate help from the Platte County Food Pantry.

• 275 clients had their most immediate needs met through Emergency Relief.

• 5,087 people received finanicial assistance for transportation for employment purposes through the Columbus Area Transit.

• 187 students reported being more active through the Columbus Family YMCA after school program.

• 681 students improved their dental health knowledge through Student Health.

• 87 foster children received safe placement through CASA. • 91% of victims are able to have a plan for their safety after receiving services from Center for Survivors.

Community Partnerships The United Way partners with many community organizations in order to achieve our mission including: Zero2Eight Child Well Being Coalition: a group of developmental, educational and parental agencies working to benefit children from birth to the age of eight.

Columbus Area Philanthropy Council: focused on the development of a ‘culture of giving’ in the community to benefit the citizens and agencies of Platte County and the surrounding area for generations to come.

Disaster Preparedness: a coalition of emergency service providers who maintain a plan for coordinated response in the event of a community-wide emergency.

First Lady Susanne Shore spoke at the Zero to Eight Child Well Being Luncheon about the importance of early childhood education.

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Financial Report Financial Impact Source of Funds Campaign Funds Endowment Earnings for Comm.

Impact Grants Interest Income Total Sources Use of Funds Partner Agency Allocations

By Area of Impact Education Income Health

Community Programs and Services Community Impact Grants Board-Directed Programs, Grants, Services Administration for Direct Programs Fundraising and Programing Costs Addition to Reserve Funds Total Use of Sources

$877,168 $61,462 $1,805 $940,435

Income Programs $109,300 ~ 12% Community Impact $61,462~ 7% Fundraising and Programming Costs $120,162 ~13% Administration Costs $60,081 ~ 6%

$236,400 $109,300 $247,700 $593,400

Addition to Reserve Funds $50,438 ~ 5% Health Programs $247,700 ~ 26%

Imagination Library, 2-1-1, Community Projects $54,892 ~ 6%

Education Programs $236,400 ~ 25%

*For year ended December 31, 2016. $61,462 $54,892

The above presentation is a summary of the sources and funds and is not to be considered as part of the audited financial statements.

$60,081 $120,162 $50,438 $940,435

The 2016 audit and the Form 990 will be available in the office of the United Way or on our website: columbusunitedway.com.

Columbus Area United Way Endowment Consider a lasting gift to the Columbus Area United Way! Gifts to the annual campaign help people today. A gift made to the endowment will benefit the Columbus area year after year as it will be invested and produce earnings.

Endowment History The Columbus Area United Way Endowment was established in 1992 after receiving a bequest from Mr. Gus Meyer to the United Way. The gift provided a solid foundation on which to build an endowment for the future of the Columbus area. In 1995, Marie Froemel also included the Columbus United Way as a beneficiary of her estate.

These two bequests, along with additional memorials, have allowed the Endowment to grow.

For the past 20 years, 4% of the net assets from the endowment haven been given back to the community annually through the Venture Grant/Community Impact Program.

To date, more than $873,000 in grants has been given to various organizations in the he area.

For more information, visit columbusunitedway.com/endowment.

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Endowment Committee: Rich Aerni, Dick Casey, Terry Millard, and Bob White.

Leadership Giving Moises Garcia Ramirez Curtis Goebel Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall Individuals/couples Jim & Barb Goulet who give $350+ Level 2 $500 - $749 Tom Grubaugh Juan Gutierrez Three Anonymous Level 5 $2,000+ Kevin Harm Donors One Anonymous Dale & Kathy Hausen Jeff & Deb Adelman Donor Joe Haynes Brad Anderson Mike & Dr. Kim Allen Pete Hayward Elaine Anderson Brett & Penny John Heindryckx Ken & Donna Bonwell Steve & Rosie Anderson Kendall & Robin Heinisch Steve & B. J. Curry Gordon & Linda Heins Anderson Jan Fremarek Jim & Connie Tom & Donna John & Julie McClure Hellbusch Anderson Jim & Suzanne Pillen Sarah Heller-Glen Sergio & Guadalupe Pat & Jacalyn Pope Rick & Shawna Arcos Tony & Jeanne Hilbert Tim & Kim Arlt Raimondo Travis & Tara Hill Charlie & Sharon Joe & Shelly Jacqueline Hinds Bahr Steffensmeier Dr. Randy & Debbie Jeff & Jeanne Bartels David Webb Hinze Bob & Sharon Becker Ryne Hirschbrunner Mark & Denise Level 4 $1,000 Kimberly Hoefer Becker $1,999 Brent & Carolyn Brian Behle Three Anonymous Hofferber Larry & JoAnne Donors Sam & Alyssa Beiermann Drs. Kip & Deb Hogeland Michael Belguim Anderson Arlie Holmes Rodney Bell Larry & Jean Dean Huey Thomas Bertsch Anderson Christopher Ienn Vinod Bhaskaran Keith & Kathy Jason Jackson Brenda Bieck Bamesberger Level 3 $750 - $999 Gene & Mary Bierman Tom & Joanna Jarecke Dr. John & Kathe Kevin & Ileana Jarecki Rich & Edie Aerni Shane & Julie Blaser Beauvais Bob & Wilma Arp Lori & Terry Borchers Kevin & Kathryn Traci Bender Johnson Kerry & Colleen Belitz John Boyer Tom & Lois Bertsch Maurice & Teena Jason & Amy Bell Nicole Bruner Chris & Amy Blaser Jones Nic & Nicole Blaser John & Sandra Brutty Doug & Betty Wendy Kallhoff Doug & Brenda Alan & Regina Brackhan Sharon Karmann Blatchford Busboom Amanda Brandenburg Ron Burkhardt Tom & Darlene Cepel Lynn Kellner Michael Brehm Keith & Janelle Kline Keith & Sue Evans Scott Chaphe Mike Brixius Sheila Korn Terry & Gina Fisher Fred & Evelyn Tim & Connie Bryant Kevin & Kathy Korte Dave & Carol Foster Chittenden Royce & Joan Dan & Kathy Kruse Dennis & Coni Rick & Tracie Campbell Michael Ksiazek Grennan Chochon Robin Cauthon Craig & Jenny Kucera Bob Hackett Joe & Sue Citta John & Marlene Cimpl Bill Hancock Kevin Largis John & Katie Claus Dr. Richard & Nikki Clark & Robin Lehr Robin Haynes Debra Crumley Cimpl Tim & Pat Leinart Jerry & Theresa Hilton Adriana Cruz Bob & Rita Clay Jerry & ReJean Kimberly Hoadley John Curry Steven & Marcia Lutjens Rich & Donette Roger & Cheryle Deal Dewald Mattie Macias Jablonski Cheryl Dittmer Don & Kathy Dreesen Jeff & Kathy Johnson Pat & Kris Donnelly Mike & Mary Maguire Lyle & Pat Ernst Mary Matthews Aaron & Shannon Alan & Carol Dostal Michael Erpelding Tom & Mary Maul Kosch Doug Engel Bill & Charleen Flint Shawn McDonald Gary Kruse Jim & Sandy Ernst Jeff & Jill Fremarek Shane & Lisa Chad & Tracy Kucera Dr. Ron & Ann Ernst Jarrod Gillig McFarland Brad Lensch Greg Eyer Michael & Colette Dr. Michael McGuire Don & Twyla Lewis Dr. Ed & Casey Hansen Bill & Bonnie Dr. Troy & Kim Fehringer Don & Pat Heimes McPhillips Loeffelholz Jim & Korene Carol Hess Mari Melcher Jon & Jane Misfeldt Fehringer Dennis & Terri Scott & Cristal Menke Charles Newbanks Bill & Barbara Hirschbrunner Mark & Margie Duane & Kim Ostdiek Ferguson Andy & Jenny Mercer Tom Paitz Kandie Fiala Jakubowski Bob & Sandie Fischer Scott & Michelle Clete & Chris Pillen Tom & Dacia Kent Russ & Shari Messersmith Rolando Renteria Logan & Anne Freeman Joe & Roberta Miksch Julie Romero Kinnison Jon & Andrea Frey Jason Miller Jeanne Valish John & Marlene Dan & Nora Fuchs Mike Minturn Konsel

Bridge Builders

Neal & Shirl Kratochvil Tonja Lusche David McCullough Terry & Beth Millard Marilyn Murray Bob & Peg Niedbalski Marty & Terri Nore Mike & Hollie Olk Steve & Cammy Otten Dave & Michelle Purcell Keith & Candy Raysby Laurie Reagan Doug & Karin Rieger Rod & Sue Rinne Dr. David & Karla Rohwer Jeff & Jane Schneider Allan & Lori Spenner Dan Springer Al & Joni Starzec Ron & Donna Starzec Dale Steffel Frank Steffensmeier Brad & Michelle Stirek Neal & Jo Suess Lenny & Barb Tower Tom Tremel Bob & Lee White James York

Quinn & Becky Vinson Walt & Pam Williams Kenneth & Lorie Young

Doug & Michelle Moore Robert Morgan Chris & Erin Nahorny Paul Nelson Bill & Linda Nickeson Mike Niemann Andrea Norquest Carroll & Jane Novicki Duane & Jean Olsufka David Paczosa Jordan & Tonya Paitz Kurt & Shelly Palik John & Dr. Kendra Pavlik John & Mary Kay Peck Brock & Sarah Pillen Don Porter Tim Pospisil Phil & Mary Powers Linda Prososki Tony & Sharon Raimondo, Jr. David & Barb Rich Melinda Rodriguez Noyes W. Rogers Steve Rohde Dr. Dan & Janice Rosenquist Dale & Edie Ryba Carol Sand Bryce & Sharyle Sands Laurie Schilling Jan & Janie Schmeits Randy & Keri Schnell Lonnie Schram Kip & Lisa Schuettler Jeff & Arlene Sieck Terry & Cheri Sjuts Damian Sliva Dan & Michelle Smith Dann & Stacy Smith Ernest & Reye Snitily Richard & Jamie Snyder Yuniel Sosa Joe & Marilyn Srb Bob & Chris Steinke George & Glenda Steinsberger Steve & Jan Stevens Kevin & Holly Strudthoff Brian & Paula Stuart Jennifer Swantek Rick Terry Ryan & Jaci Tessendorf John & Kelli Thomazin Angela Tiemeyer Denise Tomek Jerod Trouba & Sarah Pillen Chad Van Cleave Lyle & Jaci Vancura Dr. Dustin Volkmer Steve & Cathy Wadas Dr. David & Linda Walline Terry & Holly Warth Yvette Webb Brad Wegner Vernon Weiland

Edwin & Pam Weir Bob & Jean Wick Todd Wickens Dan Willets Rick & Elaine Wise Sandra Wurdeman Todd & Rhonda Wyatt Larry & Jane Zach Dr. Milt & Kathy Zadina Level 1 $350 - $499 Seven Anonymous Donors Keith & Moni Albracht Carli Amack Mark & Kara Asmus Tracy Augustine Scott & Cara Barnett David Bell Heather Benda Christopher Beyer Dave & Tammy Bichlmeier Alex Bideaux Gordon Blaser Corey & Nancy Briggs Jed Brunken Jim & Karen Bulkley Tom & Sue Burton Dick & Paula Casey Brad & Melissa Christensen Brian & Sue Christensen Tim & Caree Cielocha Jill Colegrove Elizabeth Coughlin Jan Cuba David & Ann Dales Alan Danforth Bill & Sue Deyke Dr. Matt & Krystal Dinslage Cory & Cheryl Ditter Brian Dolezal Ronnette Dovenbarger Tom DuPlanti Todd & Lisa Duren Bob & Verdella Emerson Raul Encarnacion Ramirez John & Michelle Ernst Kendra Finecy Bud & Rita Fleischer Bill Fleming Dr. Gregg & Dawn Foote Pat & Lisa Garrett Kelly & Nancy Gassen TJ & Laura Gassen David & Joy Gilmore George Giron Darin Glenn Chad & Liz Gonka Chuck & Nancy Gonka Clark & Marcia Grant Rodger Grisham Justin Groteluschen Tanya Grube

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Leadership Giving Leanne Hake Greg & Kristel Hall Jeff & Mary Hall Dick & Deb Hamling Dr. Rick & Julie Haney Jennifer Harsh Amy Haynes Jon & Elisa Heibel Kamin Held Cecil & Janet HibbsJones Dr. Kevin & Michelle Hobbs Lynette Hogelin Connie Hughes John & Mary Ann Humphrey Steve & Jeannie Ienn Bob & Maureen Irby Jesse & Wendy Jackson Doug & Janelle Janssen Greg & Kim Jarecke Jerry & Cyndi Jarecke Colleen Jennings Jay Jensen Jerry & Imogene Jilek Lon & Sandra Jochens Rob & Linda Johnson Vivian Johnson Kathy Jones Doug & Anne Kallesen Tyler Kime Jean Kirby Glenn & Sherri Klaassen Doug & Ramona Kluth Jory & Jen Knowlton Robert & Denise Kollath Steve Korger Allysen Korn Tammy Kovar Tom & Danelle Kratochvil Donavan & Marcia Kuehler Dr. Rex & Liz Kumpf Mike Lackey Ron & Charlotte Lambert Don Lant Nick & Leslie Larson Bob & Jan Lauterbach Brian Lee Larry Linder Tom & Deb Loseke Dick & Patti Luebbe Ryan Luebbe Don Lueschen Bob & Chris Markham Dave Marxsen Michelle McMillan John & Linda McPhail Randy & Sue Medinger Don Meister Juan Melendez David Merrill

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Jason & Lynn Mielak Robert Miller Terry Mohler Jackson Moore Mike & Jan Moser Matthew Mundil Mike & Lori Murray Jeff & Miki Naylor Mark & Julie Neil Traci Nelsen Brian Nissen John & Dr. Nila Novotny Mike & Carol Oglevie Susan Overturf Tim & Denene Owens Tom & Debbie Pillen Krystina Pingel Chad & Carmen Podolak Nathan & Amanda Polacek Craig Potthast John & Joan Price Phil & Mary Raimondo Tim & Val Rathje George & Becky Rayman Jennifer Renteria Jeanne Rice Rhnae Robinson John Roh Aaron & Jackie Romshek-Schmid Victor Rosas Jason & Kellie Rosenkranz Prent & Peggy Roth James & Becky Ryba Kevin & Deb Saalfeld Chuck & Linda Sahs Dan & Brenda Sanne Ryan Schilling Kim Schmidt Norman & Jami Schoch, Jr Dennis & Cindy Schroeder Troy Schultz Gene & Chris Schumacher Don & Annette Schupbach Miranda Schurr Steve & Theresa Seipel Dwayne & Virginia Smith Amber Spiegel Jack & Robyn Sprunk Alicia Sunderland Matt Swackhamer Brad Swantek Christine Swiatek Gayla Taylor Joie Taylor Dr. Travis & Abbi Tessendorf Andrew Tiemeyer Kari Tunink Adam & Amanda Urkoski Jim Vanek

Duane Vavra Deb Voichoskie Allan & Mindy Vyhnalek Doug & Christine Wagner Whitey & Shirley Walgren Danese Weil Mike Westfall Jim & Deb Wiese Christine Williams Michelle Woodbury Tom & Betty Wrigley Becki Zanardi Ron & Peg Ziola

Gold Awards Businesses that give $20+ per employee, with a minimum total gift of $100.

Ace Hardware & Garden Center ADM Alliance Nutrition ADM Corn Processing Ameriprise Financial Appraisal Advantage Arc of Platte County ARL Credit Services Audio-Logic, P.C. Avenue Chiropractic Clinic Awards & Engraving B & W Manufacturing Company, Inc. BankFirst Barbara Jean’s BD Medical Beard-Warren Heating/AC Behlen Mfg. Co. Bierman Contracting Black Hills Energy Boy Scouts of America BPOE Elks Lodge #1195 C.S. Nelson Co. CAMACO Columbus Manufacturing Cargill - Columbus Cargill - Schuyler Catholic Charities Center 7 Theatre Center for Survivors Central Community College-Columbus Campus Century 21 Realty Team, RT Acquisitions, Inc. Chamber of Commerce Charles H. Rogers Charter West National Bank City of Columbus

Columbus Bank and Trust Company Columbus Carpets Columbus Children’s Healthcare Columbus Community Hospital Columbus Family Practice Columbus Family YMCA Columbus General Surgery Columbus Housing Authority Columbus Hydraulics Company Columbus Medical Center Columbus Music Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic Columbus Physical Therapy Columbus Public Schools Columbus Steel Supply, Inc. Columbus Telegram Columbus United Federal Credit Union Connecting Point/ Radio Shack Cornerstone Bank Cornhusker Public Power District Country Mile Veterinary Services County Assessor County Treasurer Curry Brothers Motorsports D. A. Davidson & Co. Dale Employees Credit Union Dialysis Center of Columbus DiStar Industries Eakes Office Solutions Earley Real Estate and Construction Edward Jones Kuhlman Ernst Auto Center Ernst Toyota Eye Physicians Eyecare Associates Farm Credit Services of America Fast Mart Fastenal Company Fehringer & Mielak, L.L.P. First National Bank First Nebraska Bank FLEXcon Manufacturing Gene Steffy Ford Givens-Bray Appraisal Center

Glur’s Tavern Goc’s Photography & Framing Grace Episcopal Church Great Plains Financial Services Great Plains State Bank Great Western Bank Hadley Co. Hair Forum Heartland Builders Co Hinze Chiropractic Acupuncture Home Real Estate Hometown Insurance Husker Steak House Insurance Services of Columbus Jackson Services, Inc. John Crane Engineered Bearings Kent Feeds, Inc. Kruse, Schumacher, Smejkal & Brockhaus, P.C. Kuhlman and Kratochvil, P.C. Landmark Title & Escrow Loup Power District Lynette’s Dance Studio M & O Metals Inc. Mancuso Quattrocchi Dental Office Master Care McKown Funeral Home Mead Building Center Michael Brittenham Insurance Agency, Inc. Mid-America Research Chemical Corp Midwest Glass Service Inc. Mike’s Auto Sales & Towing Mountain View PMT Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union Nebraska Irrigation Inc. Nebraska Public Power District North Central Radiology Nu Star Energy L.P. Optometric Center of Columbus Paige Electric Corporation Pekny & Assoc. CPA’s Performance Printing Pet Care Specialists Pillen Family Farms/ DNA Genetics

Pinnacle Agency Pinnacle Bank Platte Valley Literacy Association Platte Valley Precast Prokopec Wealth Management Rambour Realty Ray Baker Law Office, P.C. Ray’s Appliance Sales & Service RE/MAX Total Realty, Inc. Rex D. Kumpf, DDS Riel E. Whitney, DDS Roxanne K. Murphy RVW Inc. Saunders Archery Schieffer Signs Schmeits & Mueller, P.C. Scotus Central Catholic School Sentinel Building Systems Sequoia Wealth Partners, Inc. Sipple Hansen Emerson Schumacher Sleep Inn & Suites St. Bonaventure Grade School Stadler Dental Care StaffCo State Farm Insurance - Alt State Farm Insurance - Stempek State of Nebraska Strategic Legacy Advisors Tessendorf & Tessendorf, P.C. Tessendorf Chiropractic The Buckle Thomas J Grubaugh CPA, P.C. Title Services of the Plains Tom Maul, Attorney at Law Tooley Drug & Home Care Tri-County Title & Escrow Unico Group of Columbus Union Bank & Trust Loan Office Union Pacific Railroad United Way Staff US Bank Valmont Newmark Vishay Intertechnology Weber Insurance Agency, Inc. Wize Buys Abbey Carpet & Floor Youth For Christ