YEAR OF RESILIENCE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 FOSTERING CONNECTIONS By Lauren Dake
6 STAY ACTIVE—RESPONSIBLY By Rachael Franks Taylor
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MEASURING SUCCESS By Jessie Williams
10 ROLLING AS A NORTE COACH By Hannah Thomas
12 NORTE TUNEUP By Ben Boyce
14 VOLUNTEERS 16 DONORS 20 MAPPING THE WAY FORWARD By Chris Hinze
21 FINANCIALS COVER PHOTO: Luke Phillips being rad at the grand opening of the Chain Hub in Elk Rapids on September 17, 2020.
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Norte rolls with Northern Michigan E3 Solidarity Slow Roll July 22, 2020
STILL ROLLING
NORTE’S 2020 JOURNEY As I reflect on this journey, I’m reminded that our gorgeous corner of the world, Northern Michigan, isn’t immune to ongoing global challenges. This past year made that abundantly clear and reinforced why our work for healthy, happy, strong communities is critical. Before the pandemic, the crises of climate change, inequality, racism, and public health were ever-present. The pandemic only made them more apparent and urgent. These hurdles can only be overcome with imagination and action to do better. Right now. Not tomorrow. Today. We can no longer wait for the right time or proceed with business as usual. At Norte, imagine and act we did. Last year, Team Orange didn’t hit the easy button. We responded. And we seized on the opportunity to do better in pursuit of: • Active-for-life kids and families. • S afe and equitable access for all, including sidewalks, bike lanes, slower cars, and healthy parks that support it. • S ocial connections and community that empower all of us to pursue our dreams and be our best selves. In 2020, Norte deepened our commitment to helping communities elevate health to the forefront of policies, budgets, and priorities. We did this through an ongoing commitment to education, system-wide introspection, and ever-ready preparedness to respond to new opportunities. As we move forward, join us in our pursuit of complete neighborhoods designed around our children’s needs—body, heart, and mind—so that they are free to play outside and safely roam. And, as adults, let’s join them a little more often. As you look through the following pages, I hope you enjoy reflecting back on happy, healthy, strong as much as I have. 2020 was a big year for little Norte, and we’re prepared for more and better. We’re 100% committed to this work. Let’s keep it rolling and continue to imagine and act every day on behalf of those who live in this fantastic place we call home. In health and hope, Ty Schmidt, Executive Director
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FOSTERING CONNECTIONS ACROSS NORTHERN MICHIGAN BY LAUREN DAKE
On an early winter weekend last year, I enjoyed my first ski of the season on the Vasa trail. I passed many happy and energetic faces, all excited to be outdoors and enjoying everything that northern Michigan has to offer. As I glided into the trailhead, a smiling face greeted me.
at seven trailheads in three counties. Our Estrellas program has put hundreds of kids on balance bikes. And, community slow rolls roll weekly in the summer in Traverse City and Elk Rapids. Do you want to host one in your community? Norte can help.
“Do you work at Norte?” the skier next to me asked, nodding to my very orange Norte winter hat. “Yes, I do,” I replied proudly. My new friend Laura exclaimed, “You all do such great work for our community. We love what you do!”
It seems the color orange has caught on. We firmly believe that everyone deserves a happy, healthy, strong community, and we are here to help make that happen.
Thank you, Laura. I speak for all of Team Orange when I say that we love what we do, too. It puts a smile on all of our faces when we see people’s faces light up at the sight of Norte gear. It is a validation of our work and recognition that what we do comes from caring about others and a dedication to making our community better—happy, healthy, strong communities. In a short six-year span, Norte has grown from a handful of young riders tooling around Traverse City to working with communities across the Grand Traverse region. We’re now encouraging active-for-life kids and families from Northport and Suttons Bay to Traverse City, out in Kalkaska, and along East Bay to Elk Rapids. The list keeps growing—this spring, we will go further into Antrim and out to Benzie. What does this expansion look like? It means Norte bike libraries are in multiple locations. Last fall, we had 40 coaches who led mountain bikers 4 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
It is an honor to be Norte’s Outreach Coordinator. One of my jobs is to foster connections across Northern Michigan. I’m here to listen and see how Norte can help. We know our programs and voice bring our neighbors together for a happier, healthier, stronger region—from bike libraries and summer camps to slow rolls to Cranksgiving. The Grand Traverse region is our home, and together we stand. Another part of my job is connecting with people like Laura, who I may just bump into on the trail. I hope to run into many of you soon. If you see me, say hello. And, yes, Laura, we love what we do, and we love you, too.
Say hi to Lauren and Mira when you see them out in orange. 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT 5
STAY ACTI VE– RESPONSIBLY NORTE VS. COVID-19
NORTE’S COVID-19 TASK FORCE: BEN BOYCE GARY HOWE RYAN SCHROCK RACHAEL FRANKS TAYLOR
BY RACHAEL FRANKS TAYLOR 2020 was a bruiser.
The COVID-19 pandemic upended any sense of normalcy. Navigating what we naively thought might eventually settle into a “new normal,” most of us didn’t know what we were doing most of the time. Simple decisions were cast into an extraordinary new context, creating an exhausting conveyor belt of uncertainty. Many in our community are suffering from illness, isolation, or the ripple effects of the pandemic. We wrap our arms around those who have lost loved ones—safely and responsibly, from a distance. However, many of us have reason to be grateful. Here at Norte, we are thankful for the opportunities and lessons learned in 2020. It hasn’t been without disappointments, but how do you learn without a few scrapes here and there? Isn’t that what we teach at Summer Bike Camp? Looking back, Norte responded and delivered, including getting bikes to people in need of some wheels. We accomplished this with our everexpanding Bike Library, Essential program, and our first Norte TuneUp. A year ago, when the State of Michigan began to order closures, require masking and physical distancing in public spaces, and restrict gathering, Norte battened the hatches. March, April, and May were as uncertain for Norte as they were for everyone else, not knowing when or how we’d be able to resume programming. After three months of extreme uncertainty, restrictions eased. As a community, we took a deep breath and began to venture out. Here at Norte, we dedicated time and energy to safely navigate the pandemic. 6 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
The newly christened Norte COVID-19 Task Force closely followed and analyzed policy changes, local conditions, and advice from experts. How would this pandemic impact our services? Where was our place? Fortunately, as we approached Summer Bike Camp, Michigan’s curve began to flatten. And life opened up a bit more. The Task Force recommended Norte run summer programs, albeit with precautions and monitoring in place, ready to pull back if policies and our community’s numbers warranted. Our responsibility reached beyond our campers and staff; our new mantra extended to the community at large: Stay active—responsibly. Children that had been cooped up since schools abruptly closed midMarch were overjoyed to feel the freedom of two-wheels, riding the trails with small cohorts of their peers. Wind in the hair, smiles, and handwashing—lots of handwashing. But at the end of the season, more young riders than any previous summer had safely ridden their hearts out in summer camp. As the last week of camp rolled out in August, our fall programs were already filled. We don’t know what 2021 will bring. We do know that Norte will continue to respond with care, empathy, and a commitment to public health. We are committed more than ever to offering safe ways to support Northern Michigan’s youth, two wheels at a time.
HEALTH CHECK
SAFE DISTANCE
MASK UP
WASH UP
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MEASURING SUCCESS
MEMORIES, SMILES & GROWTH BY JESSIE WILLIAMS
The young riders who participate in Norte programs inspire us all as they inspire each other. The hours together are full of laughter, riding, running, exploring, and getting up close and personal with local landmarks. These are genuine moments of making memories. Our programming’s ultimate goal is to create active-for-life students who are confident and independent. Similarly, our community services are driven by the vision that everyone should have access to being active-forlife, no matter their background or situation. One critical way that Norte is building relationships with young riders is through the Grand Traverse Regional Kids’ Bike Library. As a free resource, our bike libraries open doors to forge all sorts of new connections. Throughout the year, the library helps old friends and introduces new friends to Norte. We help keep individuals rolling while assisting others with their first bike. Or, as happens sometimes, get moving again for the first time in a long time. One key partner for Norte’s bike library is McLain Cycle & Fitness. In 2020, they donated over 200 bikes, which allowed us to create more relationships with more families, schools, and community partners. We also placed 114 bikes into circulation at local schools and traditional libraries. They were incorporated into physical education classes and checked out to library patrons. We firmly believe that the skills cultivated due to having access to a bike carry over to the rest of their lives. Independent kids aren’t only free and 8 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
confident on the trails, they’re courageous leaders in their schools and communities. Things they discover on after-school rides turn into family excursions. We find that our young riders become tour guides excited to show off what they learned. We might spend three hours per week together or see each other only when it’s time for the next bike size up. Regardless, we want to see how the skills and resources your students take away from Norte have impacted their life. That’s why in 2020, we doubled down on our commitment to surveying the participants in Norte programs and in services such as the Community Bike Shop or Kids’ Bike Library. The insights and feedback of our fantastic participants always provide motivation and inspiration. We invite you to look through our past surveys and responses on the reports page of our website at elgruponorte.org. Here, we have our 2020 Kids’ Bike Library report, as well as post-program evaluations and stories for the 2020 Summer Bike Camp, the Fall 2020 Youth Mountain Bike Season, and the camp’s academic in-school impacts months later. Here’s to happy, healthy, strong, ready-to-learn, active-for-life, incredible Norte kids!
2020 REPORTS
Read more on our website at elgruponorte.org/our-reports
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WITNESSING GREATNESS
ROLLING AS A NORTE COACH BY HANNAH THOMAS
When fall hit last year, my husband and I decided to keep our girls home for the semester. The uncertainty was too much. To cope with the added stress, I turned to what I’ve always known best—escaping to the woods. But this time, I went as a mountain bike coach for Norte. I brought my two daughters with me, ages 6 and 12. And my mom, age unknown but slightly older than 30. We signed up and hit the trails for the youth mountain bike team at Timber Ridge. I led, the girls rallied the five other young riders, and my mom rolled as the sweep. More girls on bikes indeed! Mountain Bike coaching provided me a space to be a kid again. It was an hour and a half of pure unadulterated fun. No news, no social media (except for Strava), and the opportunity to slow down, even when rolling fast. We came upon deer. Stopped to pet a patch of bright green moss and count mushrooms. In the excitement category, we often raced out of dangerous allosaurus territory. Even on the challenging days when the kids were tired and weren’t into it, we persisted. Let’s be honest, I had my off days too. Still, we understood how much we all needed the therapy of the woods. The trails serve as an outlet to let go of the stress. When the riding got hard, we focused our energy on things we were grateful for. We learned to set new intentions and change our thinking to see the good in the present moment. I’ve been an athlete my whole 10 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
life, but to witness the transformation in the mood of these kiddos from the start to the end was something that engulfed me in pride—for them and myself.
In these trying times of division, negativity, and fear, I was able to witness greatness. I had a group of six kids who had never met before, all with wonderfully different personalities. I watched new friendships blossom, and unconditional kindness, respect, and appreciation grow for our surroundings within my small group of six riders. Coaching also connected me with other fabulous coaches who I can now call friends. You may even spot us out cross-country skiing together. Imagine the impact taking all that good team energy into our communities! These kids are my role models. In reflecting on my coaching experience, I concluded that it is indeed a shared coaching experience. I learned just as many, if not more, essential lessons from the young riders on my team as they learned from me. I am reminded that their little eyes, heads, and hearts are always watching. It is my duty in coaching and daily life to be the kindest version of myself. Coaching is a privilege that allowed me to connect and see the world through the lens of a very bright future.
thank you head coaches
JASON AUCLAIR
HATTIE MOSS
ERIN BAUMAN
JULIUS MOSS
ZACH BEERY
MELISSA MURAN
ALICE BOWE
GRETCHEN NOVOROLSKY
BEN BOYCE
COLIN O’BRIEN
GARRETT BOYD
STEVE OSBORN
KYLER BRADLEY
RYAN PAXSON
MARY BRISBOIS
NOEL PETERS
CHRIS BROWN
JASON PLUM
SCOTT BRUBAKER
ERIN REICHA
LAURIE COULTER
TIM REICHA
LAUREN DAKE
DOUG REID
KEN DAVIES
BRENNAN SANG
HEATH DAY
JOHANNA SCHMIDT
PETER FISHER
TY SCHMIDT
KRIS GALOCI
TREVOR SCHMITZ
KEGAN GILL
JEREMY SCHOENLEIN
CHELSEA GILPIN
ANNE SCHWARTZ
TRACY HALASINSKI
JAMISON SHEPPARD
ABBY HAVILL
JOE SLONECKI
YARRO IRELAND
TONY STEENO
AISLYN JOHNSON
DERRICK SUBA
MATT JONES
BRIAN THELEN
ANNE KLIMEK
HANNAH THOMAS
JIMMY LAURENT
KATIE TOMCZYK
DAN MAURICE
LEVI TRUELOVE
DAVE MCCAW
TIM VANDERMEULEN
TABITHA MCNEIL
ASHLEA WALTER
KEELAN MCNULTY
GENE WARD
BRAD MILLER
GEORGE WILSON
NORTE TUNEUP THE POWER OF GI VING BY BEN BOYCE
I love working on bikes. I enjoy the chance to ignore other distractions and focus on solving textile problems with my hands. Beginning with a bike that doesn’t work well and finishing with a bike that rolls almost effortlessly is pure satisfaction. Our mission demands that we give back. Happy, healthy, strong isn’t only for children and the people who partake in our programs. A happy, healthy, strong community is for everyone. And the one thing I know I can do to help make that happen is to help others ride smoothly. “Why don’t we fix up some bikes for folks who might need it?” This was the suggestion that Gary and I offered during an all-staff planning session in early October. We were brainstorming what Norte might do for Giving Tuesday—a day that encourages people to do good on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
The idea of wrenching for others for a day fired me up, and Norte TuneUp was born. For this inaugural event, we teamed up with Goodwill Northern Michigan to set up a mobile shop at the Carson Square Apartments supportive housing community. When the day ended, we had fixed up over two dozen bikes and given away another 16. We made new friends and shared the opportunity to give back. We also learned the value of true community partnership. For Norte TuneUp, individuals chipped in where they could all in the name of making a difference in the lives of residents of Carson Square Apartments. On that cold day, we brought bikes back to life and provided essential transportation to people who need it most. Norte TuneUp showed how community partnership can bring old friends together to volunteer. It showed the potential of putting our minds together to give back. 12 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
Community partnership is also local bike shops—all of them—lending us tents for shelter and being there for us all year. It’s volunteer mechanics putting their skills to the test outside the Wheelhouse. It’s Recycle-aBicycle and local legend Don Cunkle recognizing a valuable effort and insisting on representing, despite his own backlog of bikes in need of wrenching. Community partnership is Goodwill Northern Michigan hosting us with hot chili and cornbread. The beauty of it is that what started out as a simple desire to fix up bikes will continue to make a positive impact thanks to all those who donated to support future Norte TuneUps. On Giving Tuesday, Norte also raised nearly $4,000 that we will use to host additional pop-up tune ups in Northern Michigan. I know I’m looking forward to turning more wrenches and getting more bikes running smoothly in 2021.
BIKE+: In the summer of 2020, we expanded our Summer Bike Camp by working with partners to offer campers a full-day experience. With Traverse Area Community Sailing, Parallel 45 Theatre, and Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer, Norte’s young riders had full, safe days of outdoor activity. This opportunity meant more time spent with friends, and more time off screens. Together, TACS, P45, TBAYS, and Norte made Bike+Kick, Bike+Play, and Bike+Sail happen.
CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCE: We’re proud to have partnered with the CRA to distribute over 600 seedlings to new homes as part of Plant Grand Traverse. Trees are an essential part of healthy communities. Like walking and rolling, they’re part of solving the climate crisis. FOOD RESCUE: We were grateful to partner with Goodwill Northern Michigan’s Food Rescue program in rolling out our third successful Cranksgiving in Northern Michigan. This past November, over 50 teams collected 3,000+ pounds of food in Elk Rapids, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City for distribution to area food pantries and community meal sites. SCHOOLS: When our winter programs paused due to the pandemic, we got creative. PE teachers at Grand Traverse Academy and Suttons Bay Schools worked with Norte to create bike lessons using bicycles from Norte’s expanding bike library. Additionally, bikes rolled out to partners across Northern Michigan. Bicycles lead to freedom, independence, opportunity, and health. We’re thrilled to have partners who share our goal of getting kids moving. Let’s keep it rolling!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Norte is fortunate to have countless incredible partner organizations who work with us so that we can do more good in the community through partnership. Thank you, friends. The community is richer when we work together. Here are a few examples from the past year.
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thank you volunteers “It’s a joy to watch the riders get stronger and more confident, practice signals and safe riding, and cheer each other on. I’ll never get tired of being a Norte volunteer. And the best-kept secret...Norte is good for grandmas, too!” - LISA MOLMEN Fran Alfs TJ Andrews Shelley Appelbaum Susan Arnold Natalie Bailey Miles Barnes Nick Batsakis Chelsea Bay Dennis Brian Beckwith
Ainsley Bielman Peter Biskupski Charlie Black Al Bonney Joe Bottenhorn Garrett Boyd Remy Bozung Jay Briggs Eleanor Brockway
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Kelly Browe Cathy Brubaker Scott Brubaker Emily Buchholz Paul Bunn Anthony Burley Jamie Burley Kaitlyn Burns Colin Bushong Jeanie Bushong Brian Buysse Polly Carlton Shelly Charron Katrina Childs Michelle Chouinard Linda Christie Sara Cockrell Pam Coleman Patrick Cotant Evan Coulter Don Cunkle Dan Curnayn James Dake Bob Davidson Emily Davies Kenneth Davies Heath Day Mike DeBruyn Ann DeVogel Paul Deyo Gina Erb Kegan Gill Chelsea Gilpin Isaac Gilpin Eric Gladstone Rachel Goodman Evan Gray Beth Guntzviller Ryan Hale Stephen Hannon Nathan Hartmann
Mike Henderson Jeannie Heystek Wallace Hibbard David Hilt Chris Hinze Jonah Hochstetler Dan Hofstra BJ Ingwerson Yarro Ireland Mike Jackson Aislyn Johnson Carol Johnson Matthew Jones Martin Kanner Claire Karner Caroline Kennedy Anne Klimek Ken Kohlman Tom Krueger Shaina LaFond David LaValley Chris Loud Nick Loud Grady Luyt Greg Luyt Samantha Maldonado Lauri Mannion Erin Mars Chris Matye Daniel Maurice Gregory McBride Kristy McBride Carole McKee Keelan McNulty Colin Miller Lisa Molmen Casey Moore Hattie Moss Julius Moss Mark Mueller Melissa Muran
Ryan Murphy Sabrina Newton John Noonan Mike Novik Colin O’Brien Shea O’Brien Nancy O’Hara Liz O’Toole Bob Otwell Laura Otwell Erin Paxson Ryan Paxson Pepe Perez-Sanz Jamie Peters Noel Peters John Petrovich John Phillips Shauna Phillips Kathy Pilon Jason Plum Kailey Poortenga Nancy Potter Kelly Primo Shannon Pronger Charlie Pryde Clare Pryde Nick Pryde Scott Pryde Brian Pugh Nan Ray Erin Reicha Monica Rezzo Shane Rezzo Carla Rosier David Rosier Debra Ross Anthony Rupard Rachel Sang Johanna Schmidt Trevor Schmitz John Schopp
Ryan Schrock Anne Schwartz Mary Beth Sellers Amy Shamroe Patrick Shirley Kayla Six Carrie Smith James Smith Kaischa Smith Susan Soffredrine Rauser Erin Sorenson Justin Sorenson Tony Steeno Mike Stemo Robert Strang Amy Strom Aaron Swanker Heather Swanker Jen Teeples Brent Thelen Sally Thompson Dan Tiesworth Mike Trahey Bill Unger Gwen Urbain Merry Vander Linden Russ Vanhouzen Randy Waclawski Melissa Warren Carter Wentzloff Max Werner Tim Werner Chris White Tim White Kasey Wierzba Jessie Williams Tara Wituszynski Tyler Wituszynski Susi Worden Caitlin Ziemer
VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR PAUL DEYO SERVICE AWARD
ADVOCACY AWARD
This award is given to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond. His/Her contributions support Norte’s mission of encouraging happy, healthy, strong kids in the region.
This award category recognizes substantial efforts to influence public outreach and advocacy. These individuals keep the ultimate goal in mind and steer efforts accordingly.
LISA MOLMEN
SHEA O’BRIEN
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LEADERSHIP AWARD
GOLDEN WRENCH AWARD
This award recognizes those who have helped Norte establish, improve, or grow a service. They may have also built a team or established connections within Team Orange. The leadership award goes to those who aspire to create change and inspire others to roll along with them.
This award recognizes a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to help maintain our sweet fleet of Norte bikes. This volunteer has committed to providing the Grand Traverse region with safe, easy-to-ride bikes that won’t disappoint.
JASON PLUM
YARRO IRELAND
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YOUTH AWARD
COMMUNITY CAPTAIN AWARD
This award recognizes volunteers that have played a crucial role in Norte’s youth leadership efforts. This award is given to an individual 18 years or younger who has positively impacted lives in the Grand Traverse region.
This award recognizes an individual who has given time to making their own community a part of Norte’s grander vision—to make the Grand Traverse region a safe, happy, and healthy place to live.
SAMI MALDONADO
CHARLIE PRYDE
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2020 DONORS
2020 OTWELL HUB DONORS ($1,000+)
Meg Thomas Ackerman & Glen Ackerman Gary & Mimi Appel David Edelstein & Jennie Berkson Patrick Cotant & Polly Carlton Michael Chetcuti Sara Cockrell Nancy Cotcamp Barbara Danly Ray & Julie Dean Ken Decan Dan Edson
Debra Edson Michael & Rhonda Estes Meridith & Daniel Falconer Thomas Doak & Jennifer Florence Cynthia & David Foley Stephanie & Todd Galdes Tom & Georgine Grapes Lori Grossnickle Tim & Sally Hanley Scott Hickey Brad & Tara Hochstetler Jim & Diana Huckle
Paul & Laura Jacobson Joanie Griner & Norm Licht Melanie & Eric Mannix Keelan & Meri McNulty Robert & Renee Huckle Mittelstaedt Casey & Marissa Moore Herm Triezenberg & Elizabeth Mostrom Mark & Helen Neithercut Bob & Laura Otwell John & Sue Paul Shannon & Derk Pronger Nan & Pat Ray
Kathryn & Bernie Riker Kurt Rivard Anthony & Natalie Rupard Clint & Stacey Schlegel Ed Slosky Lou Wojtowicz & Donna Sowers Bill & Peggy Stych Susan & George Townsend Doug & Linda Verellen Petra von Kulajta & Tim Werner
Robert Lipinski & Kathryn Klein Will & Tracy Kramer Shaina & Christopher LaFond Melissa Lakies Stephanie & Lee Mathewson Casey & Marissa Moore Hattie & Julius Moss Gavin Palm Kathryn Phillips John Plough Nan & Pat Ray
Diane Samarasinghe Ty & Johanna Schmidt & Family JT & Rachael Franks Taylor & Family Sara Tucker Kathy Tuckerman Ben Marentette & Matt Turner Wade & Janet VanHouzen Ashlea & Chris Walter
2020 COLECTI VO (MONTHLY DONORS) Lisa Baldyga Sarah & Karl Bielman & Family Joe Bottenhorn Glen Ruczynski & Ali Bridson Beth Collins Paula Colombo & Curt Cummins Sandra Daley Jay Dujon Charles & Lynn Ebinger Cindy & David Fochtman Mark & Karen Gerlando
Evan & Erin Gray Kathy Gray Tracy Halasinski Philip Hamburg Rob Hanel Julie Hay & Tony Hansen Stephen & Summer Hennessy David & Karen Hilt Chris & Katie Hinze Kristy & Brian Jackson Elisa Julien
2020 DONORS ALL OTHERS (HOUSEHOLD+BIZ+ORG) Jason & Amanda Abajian Regina Abalos Frank Abney Janis Adams Carol & Keith Adler Dan Ahrns Vicki Akers Peter & Bernadette Albers Angela Lickiss Aleo Jason Miller & Suzanne Miller Allen Meagan & Peter Alvarado Jason Amor Crystal & Jordan Anderson Joann & Jim Anderson Scott Pyle & Paula Anderson Nancy Turner & Ed Andres Janine Andrew Mike Grant & TJ Andrews Steve Andriese Lindsay & Mike Annelin Joan Antle Robin & David Appleford Ralph Arias Katherine Armstrong Matt & Diane Arnold Paul & Judy Arnold Susan & Kris Arnold
Laura & Ian Ashton Arden Atkinson Tom & Barbara Auer Kimberly Augenstein Bret & Sarah Bachert Anna & John Bachman Back on Track Chiropractic Sally Backofen Catherine Badalamente Chandler McCallum & Leah Bagdon-McCallum Sam Bagenstos Sara & Bill Bageris Kimberly & John Bails Kyle & Lindsey Bainter Rasa Baker Scott Tucker & Josey Ballenger Sarah Bancroft-Treadway Kristin Barber Gary Bardenhagen Jason & Amanda Barnes Karen & Jack Barnwell Dorie & Brian Barsheff Deena Barshney Andy & Kathryn Baumann Dennis Chelsea Bay Brian & Bridgett Beckwith
Bill Beeman Allison & Adam Beers Doug Beers Barb Benitez John & Rebecca Bercini Jay & Maureen Berger Liz Berger Blake & Angela Bernard Jill Bert Michael Beteag Adam, Marika and Tripp BeVier Janice Beyer Joseph Beyer Nathan & Audra Bildeaux Randell Billingsley Sally & Chad Black & Family Eric Blackburn Reta Blanchard Earlene Blevins Andrew Blodgett Melissa Boals Catherine Boardman James Boardman (R.I.P.) Al & Joan Bonney Anne Bonney Andrea & Ted Borny Joe Bottenhorn
Edward & Jeanine Bottrell Jen & Matt Bourdo Tasha & Michael Bowers Dean Bowles Barbara & Harry Boyce Jodi Braund Elaine Brazin Kyle Brengel Kecia & BJ Brick Tim Brick Paul & Amanda Brink William Britton Eleanor Brockway Kathy Brodhag Julie Brott Connie & Steve Brown Corey Brown Mike Brown Daniel Novak & Irma Brownley Scott & Cathy Brubaker Jim & Danielle Bruckbauer Roy Brumbill Adrienne Brunette Marc & Bria Brunette Kevin Bryant Emily & Drew Buchholz Marci Bultemeier
Alice Burbank Elizabeth Burbano Jake & Jill Burden Christina Burger Jacques & Nancy Burgess Jacque Burke Debbie & Rod Burley Doug Burns Ashley & Thomas Burpee Burritt’s Fresh Markets Casey Butler Gloria & Leith Butler Joy Byington Amanda Byrne Cheryl Bzdok Jaramie Cabinaw Mac & Kate Calder Michael & Kyle Cameron Chris Campbell Elizabeth Campbell Erin Campbell Nancy Campbell Amy Cannon Amanda Carlson Matt Carlton Patrick Cotant & Polly Carlton Peter Carlton Rosemary Carrico Maria & Mike Carroll Bill & Sandy Cartright Kim Chandler Sarah Chantaca Zachary Chapman Ed & Diane Charron Shelly Charron Cecilia Chesney Katrina Childs Rebecca Childs Heather Chisholm Elaine Chottiner Becky & Glen Chown Dustin Christensen Jessica Christensen Norm & Laura Christopher City Bike Shop Connie & Bill Clark Mike Coco Doug & Sue Coffin Frances Coiman Marty & Betsy Colburn Emily & Andy Cole Tom Cole Pamela Coleman Rose & Joe Coleman Nancy & Dave Colliver Jasmine Colon
Jessica & Brian Colton Ben Comstock Lu Ann Condon Mike Conrad Cynthia Cook Leslie Cook Robert Cook Mary & Ron Coon Jim Cooper Nancy Coscarelli Bill & Joan Costley Janice Cotant Nancy Cotcamp Laurie & Melzar Coulter Marta Couturier Casey & Dana Cowell Jack Crawford Tyler Crook Kathleen Crowell Anna Mae Crowley Rachelle & Jeremy Crum Chuck & Anne Cummins Dan Curnayn Donato Daddario Lauren & James Dake Paul & Amanda Danielson Dea & Bill Danly Pete & Carol Danly Jane Darling Bob & Jackie Davidson Amy Davis Lisa Davis Dale & Peej Davis Rebecca Davis Shawn Davis Colo Dawn Dean Day Heath & Clarissa Day & Family Ray & Julie Dean Bruce & Donna DeBoer Ken Decan Ramona DeGeorgio-Venegas Sarah Dekett Dell Technologies Linda & Robert Deneen Nancy & Dave Denison John & Cindi Despelder Mike & Teckla Dettmer Brooke DeVault Ann DeVogel Geoff DeWire Nicholas Deyo Paul & Chris Deyo Lindsey Dickinson Kennedy Dina Heidi Britton-Dion & Leo Dion
Sue Dionne Kristi Dockter Sherri Dolack Cheryl Donakowski Jessi Dowker Peggy Drabek Ashlee & Thomas Duddles Madison Duensing Pamela Dueweke Sally & Don Dunlop Diana & Matt Durren Brooke & Skyler Dykhuis Julie Dyson Sarah Earl Karen Edgley Renee Egelski Samantha Ehle Gae Ellery Carly & Dan Ellis Phil Ellis Stephanie & Robert Ellul Brett Elo Tom & Diane Emling John Erb Kaylee Erlewein Alison Ernst Janie Espinoza Robert Estes Marcia Etienne Katie Fain Michael Slawnik Jr. & Margaret Fako Julie Falconer Dan & Cameron Farley Pete Farmer Nate & Allison Farran Carl & Amy Ferguson Jennifer Finley Judith Finneren Rory Finneren Peter Fisher Jesse & Brandi Fitzgibbon Joan & Patrick Fitzgibbon Linda & Dennis Flynn Cynthia & David Foley Michael Foley Donna Follett Darryl & Susan Forintos Frank & Catherine Forsyth Kelly & Chris Forsyth Katie Fox Ellen Fred Paul Freeman Amy & Andrew Fritz Susan Frye Sarah & Michael Gano Linda Gardiner
Maggie & Hunter Gardner Kathy Garthe Carrie Geib Mary-Jo Gellenbeck Branden Gemzer Hilary Gessner Mandy Gibson Pat & Katie Gibson Erica Austin & Todd Gignilliat Kathleen Gignilliat Susan Gillen Bruce Girrell Chris Gladieux Kate Glancy Chuck Glaspie Taffetta & Mike Gle Jerry & Sharon Glenn Joel Glover Jason & Linda Gollan Rachel Goodman Andrew & Erin Gorecki Debra & Greg Graetz Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Gina Gray Rebecca Green Joel & Kelly Greene Nate Greenman Marlene Griffin Karen Griggs Ashley Gross Lowell Gruman Beth & Wayne Guntzviller Solveig & Mark Gustafson Staci Haag Dave & Krista Haapala & Family Wendee Hagerman Brian & Enid Hagerty Hagerty Insurance Katie Hajjar Laura Halberg Mary & Michael Haley Dennis Hall Jamie & Heather Halt Shey Hamel Kristopher Hamoud Leslie Hamp Tim & Sally Hanley Eric Hansen Lynn Hansen Perry Harmon Sondra Shaw Hardy Danny Harris Diane & Ron Harris Lauren & Matthew Harris Debra & Chad Hartley
Jill & Nathan Hartmann Rachel & Tom Hartwig Joshua Haselton Jan Haskin Will & Abby Havill Kelly & Bryan Hawkins Tony Hansen & Julie Hay Allison & Andrew Hayes Catherine Hayes William Hayes Todd Hazelton Heather Heethuis Lois Goldstein & John Heiam Robin Heintz Susan Hemm Jennifer Henbest Cory Herbst Sharon Hermach Fred Heslop Roxan Hessenaur Kimberly Hetherington Wayne Heuwagen Wallace & Dolores Hibbard Sean Hickey Doug Hicks Becky Hill Robin Hill Shari & Mike Hintz Tara & Brad Hochstetler Michelle Hodges Kate Hoffman Ruth & Terry Hoiles Robert Holdeman Steven & Kathryn Holl Nancy Honchell Joni Honeman Margaret Hori Kevin Hornick Jessie & Eric Houghton Gary L. Howe Mike Howe John Hubert Allison Hubley Jeffrey Huizing Jodi & Abe Hummel Chase Hunt Arthur Hutchinson Niccole Indish Beyer Isabella Lisa Janezic Maxwell Janis Marilyn & Don Jaquish Lauren & Chris Jeffries Steve Jenkins Brig Cutter & Julie Jennings Kallie Jensen
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Deana & Trevor Jerdee Jennifer Jeskey-Sabuda Alice Bowe & Katelyn Johnson Amanda Campo-Johnson & Todd Johnson Sharon Johnson Chris Johnston Ian & Heidi Jones Matthew Jones Sue Jones Wynn & Jeffrey Jones Angie Judge Rebecca & Jim Kalajian Ed & Ann Kalat Virginie & William Kanner & Family Fred Kapplow Ashley & Bill Karczewski Claire & Jesse Karner KA Construction Matthew Keiper Sue & Jon Kellogg Kellogg Foundation Megan Kelto Jessica & Andrew Kempf Krissy Kernan Tiffany & Matt Keske Blake & Lynda Key Jennifer Kharin Brian Kiessling Kelly Kin Sue Kinne Ellie & Tom Kirkpatrick Susan Kline Richard Tuxberry & Jeffrey Knebl Nathan Knickerbocker Russ Knopp Jon Knott Peter Kobs Danielle Koch Mike Vickery & Linda Koebert Alek & Stephanie Kokoszka Kyle & Sheena Konas Stephen Korienek Debra Korreck Tambra Korson John Kostrzewa Charles & Judith Kraus Erin & Aaron Kricher Jeri & Bill Kring Janet & Mike Kronk Arthur Kubert Jerry & Judith Kulka Colleen & Bob Kushmaul Megan Kyle Todd LaBonte Samantha Laitinen
Danielle LaJoie JP Lapp Kathleen Laraia Monica Larsen Harold & Pamela Lassers Corey Laureus Robert Prust & Hannah Lautner Kim & Mitch Lawens Christine Lawton Kyle LeBaron Chris Ledtke Rob Lee Yiu Keung Lee Heather Fraizer & Tony Lentych Anne Leonardi Aaron Arvanitakis & Claire Lepine Amy Lesemann Lori & Mark Leugers Patricia & Findley Lewis Brad Platt & Julia Lilley Tom Lindrup Pat Lockman Ali Lopez Chris Loud James Luca Sara Luichinger Sammie Lukaskiewicz Karen & Mark Lundmark Anita Joerger & Deborah Lynch Heidi Lynn Clay Maas Amanda Macaluso Kyle & Tiffany MacDermaid Bethany Mach Jim & Chris MacInnes Vincent Mack, DDS Glen & Tracie MacPherson Dan Madion Kelly Magelky Benjamin Maier Dale Majerczyk Kevin Malone Homer Nye & Becky Mang Jason Manke Tom Mead & Lauri Mannion Heather Mannix Susan & Fred Mannix Lori & Aaron Mansfield Pete & Mary Mantei Jennifer Manville Rob Lovell & Kim Marian Erin & Andy Mars Don & Debbie Marsh Jaclynn Martin Jarrett & Kasha Martin Katie Martin Lindsey Martinchek
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Kristen & Daniel Maurice Maxbauer’s Meat Market Jen & John May Jennifer McCain Matt & Sara McCauley Ranae McCauley Kristy & Stephen McDonald Matt & Ann McDonough Bonnie McDougall Chris McEwen Morgan McFarland Nick McLain Eric McLean Dan & Sarah McNamara John & Donna McNeil Kent & Lindsay McNeil Joan McNulty Nancy McRay Marc Menchaca David Mengebier Steve & Shannon Mentzer Michelle Mercer Barbara Meredith Ken Weaver & Ken Metcalf Kami Michael Michael Chetcuti Foundation Patrick & Heather Mier Becky Miggenburg Mill Creek Elementary School Adam Miller Bonnie Miller Mike Miller Renae & Greg Miller Sarah & Terry Miller Beth Milligan Diana & Richard Milock Christopher Miner Christie & Raymond Minervini Barbara Mirgon Catherine Misiolek Michele Mizell George Moger Joe Mohar Miles Barnes & Lisa Molmen Cindy & James Monroe Scott Monteith Mary Moore Tim Moore Trisha Moore Kimberley Morgan Betsy Morley Eric Morris Emily Moses Hattie & Julius Moss Richard Miller & Carolyn Moss Clark Mozer Chuck & Linda Mueller
Karen Mueller Mark Mueller Craig & Kathi Mulder Sarah Mulder Jim & Linda Munro Kerry Murdock Sarah & Troy Naperala Marian & Taylor Nash Brenda Natzke Kelly & Steve Naughton Amy Peterson & Mike Naughton & Family Jeff Needham Chloe Neely Mark Nelson Nancy Johnson & Tim Nelson Jennie & Pat Nestor Jodi Stinnet & Ray Newman David Nichols Joel Nichols Kip Nickel Wendy & Todd Nienhouse Nicholas Nissley Mike Henderson & Cari Noga Ann Norman Jim Norris Todd Norris Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association Bill & Carin Northway Mickie & Kevin Novorolsky Christi & Steven Nowak Renee Nowak Nate Noyes Mariana Numerick Colin & Natalie O’Brien Cathy & Sean O’Connor Jason O’Hare Erica & John O’Hearn Thomas O’Rourke Old Mission Women’s Club Carla & John Olds Oleson Foundation Shannon & Eric Olshove & Family Aaron Olson Paul & Barb Olson Stephanie Olszewski Clif Onthank Scott & Rebecca Ostlund Katie Otterman Maxim Kostylev & Annie Otwell Laurie Padden Wayne Pahssen Jen Harris & Bill Palladino June & Anthony Palumbo Gary Pardo Mike Parmer
Brad Pauly Brian Lillie & Colleen Paveglio Erin & Ryan Paxson Kat & Joe Paye Elizabeth Payne Peace, Love & Little Donuts Tim & Jody Pease Muriel & Robert Peaver Perry & Heidi Pentiuk Jo Peregrine Jessica Bachmann & Nick Perez Pepe Perez-Sanz Gregory Perry Lindsay Perry Marci Perthes Mark Peters Noel & Natalie Peters John & Emily Petrovich Joanne & Roger Pfeiffer Philip S Harper Foundation Jennise & Paul Phillips Tom & Martha Phillips Will Piller Kathy Plotzke Dave Plum Rachel & Jason Plum & Family Cile & Norm Plumstead John & Kathy Polanski Julia & Marshall Poole Tracie Popp Jane Porubsky Alessandro Posteraro Julie Potvin Tana Povolo Yana Weglarz & Mike Powers Beth Price Kathleen Primo Cindy Pronger Brenda Prough K Abby Prugh Brian & Cathy Pugh Tim & Stacey Pulliam Scott Pyles Ingrid Pylvainen Michelle Racich Diana Raddatz Quinn Raftery Kenneth Bloem & Royce Ragland Emily Rammelkamp Cindy Rankens Louisa Rankin Jonathan Rauch Cindy Rebman Kate Redman Jason Reese Tim & Erin Reicha Ryan & Kally Reiter
Matt Fletchter & Bethany Renfer Lan Renk Jason Walter & Jenny Reno-Walter Patricia Curran & Dan Reszka Sarah Rewold Christina Richardson Melanie Ricks Tracy Riddle Heavy Riders, LLC David Ring Marynell & Scott Ripmaster Cathy Robinson Jason Robinson Margaret & Jon Robinson Stephen & Jillian Robinson Leah Roch Susan & Rebecca Rogan Jennie Rose Carla & David Rosier Chris & Kristine Roush Matt & Brigid Rowbotham Kristine Roy Roger Putman & Michele Rudd Ryan Rummler Jeff Rundio Anthony & Natalie Rupard Biz & Jerry Ruskowski Rust Bucket Metalworks Aaron & Harmony Rutledge Kimmy Rutt Melissa Ryba Matt Salon Kris Galoci & Nils Sandin Jesse Sandler Sue & Bob Sandtveit Ariane Sarasin Adam Satchwell Laura Savoie Tommy & Margot Schaffler Deborah Schaller William Scharf Jenna Scheub Dana Schlosser Jayne & Ray Schmekel Kimberly Schmitz Trevor & Katie Schmitz Paul Schmuckal Sarah & Jeremy Schoenlein Hans & Kristin Schoonover Melissa & Ryan Schrock Kurt & Diane Schuler Thresa Schultz Tracy & Marc Schwimmer Dave & Chelsey Scott Tisch Scott Sharon Scranton
Becky & Neil Seabase Rob Selle Jen Seman Beanie & Martin Send Amy Shamroe Heather Shaw Pieter & Emily Sheridan Anne Shier Kristen Shook Kathleen Short Sarah Shotwell Heather & Rick Shumaker Kevin Shutler Angela Sides-McKay Al Siefert Andy & Jill Sill & Family Heather Sills Carol & Gary Silverman Nancy Simmons Samantha Simmons Aaron & Erin Simon Scott Simpdogg Jodi & Aili Simpson Jim & Shannon Sitek Blythe & Sean Skarshaug Christine Skibowski Stephanie Slawnik Vicki & Mike Slawnik Ed Slosky Jo Meller & Jim Sluyter Bill & Mary Smith Cynthia Anderson & Evan Smith Dave & Carrie Smith Kaischa Smith Lauren Smith Ned & Kathin Smith Randy Smith Charles & Sarah Socks Melissa Sole Justin & Erin Sorenson Cody & Sara Sovis Wes & Renee Sovis Anne Spala Dan & Emilie Spalla Fern & Doug Spence Judy & Jeff Spencer Todd & Angie Spencer Tami Stagman Laura Standhardt & Dennis Standhard Molly Stanifer Gary Stauffer Steve & Matthew Stawski Rebecca Stearns Roger Steed Aaron Steele Stacey & Tony Steeno Dave Steffey
Jackie & Chuck Stein Jacob Stein Laura Jaquish & Cal Steinorth Leona & Paul Steinorth Jason Stephens Dwight & Cindy Stevens Ted Stevenson Dan Stewart Jill & Frank Stiltner Cathy Stoddard Todd & Janna Stone Val Stone Kristine Stormzand Robert & Amanda Strang Lynn Streit Angela Stricker Strine Family Charitable Fund Stephanie Strolle Jason & Alison Stuart Erik Sturdevant Bill & Peggy Stych Derrick & PK Suba Alison Sullivan Marco Sullivan David Swartout Kristen & Gabe Talaga Stephanie Talaga Carl & Emily Taphouse Mike & Terry Tarnow Mitch Tarras Colleen Tate John Robert Williams & Terrie Taylor Tad Taylor Ben Purdy & Rebecca Teahen Roberta Teahen Steven & Anndrea Terry Karilyn Tevebaugh Tod Tevebaugh That’sa Pizza Sara Theisen Caroline & Gregor Thomas Jenny & Matt Thomas Jesse & Kristen Thomas Theresa Thomas Jon Fazzola & Ashley Thompson Jill & Bryan Thompson Julia Thompson Nichole Thompson Rita Thompson Sally & George Thompson Suzanne & Joe Threet Bridget & Dan Thuente Mike & Terry Tiberg Lucinda Timmer Claudia TKindt Toni Toll Katie Tomczyk
Erin Tompkins Towsley Foundation Mike Trahey Traverse City Firefighters l646 Ben & Keely Trombly Jenny & Levi Truelove John Tucker Owen & Kristen Turick Fame Turner Nicole & Chris Turner Susan Turner Bill & Jessica Unger Cathy Upjohn John & Carrie Urbain & Family Donna & Andy Valdmanis Jordan & Kara Valdmanis Mary Van Valin Lindsey VanBerlo Claudio Vacas & Merry Vander Linden Mark & Suzanne VanderKlipp Diane Vanderveen Russ & Sue Vanhouzen Sarah Vano Jennifer & Kyle Vargas Catherine & Chad Veeser Victoria Velting Rick & Gail Venner Alexey Vermeulen Maureen & Hans Voss Whitney Waara Elizabeth Dell & Mark Waddell Tim & Vicki Wade Ellen Walczak Shelley Wald Alice Walker Darian & Kira Walkup Judy Walter Kateri & Jason Walter Emily Walters Jim & Kim Walters Nancy & Kent Walton Priscilla Ware S. Lee Warnaar Beau & Jennie Warren Tanya Warren Darrin Wassom Sharon Watling Judith Weaver Marissa Wege Wenxin Wei Andrew & Alicia Weir Donald Weir Diane Welker Chris Wenger Barbara Wentzloff Mark Wenzlick Bernadette West
David West Bruce Westover Tim Wharton Marilyn Wheaton Karessa Wheeler Sarah Eichberger & Jacob Wheeler Janet & Ben Whipple Shannon Heck-White & Duncan White David Bucholtz & Kim White Steve White Tim & Susan White Susan Whitney Jason & Arianne Whittaker Lisa & Matthew Wiberg Bob & Jodie Wick Paul Wieland Kasey & Nick Wierzba Jeanette Williams Jessie Williams Lou Colombo & Bonnie Willings Jessica Willis Marc Wills Alun & Dianne Wilson Stephanie & Josh Wilson Kristen Winkler Sam Wittbrodt Jim & Gera Witte Tyler & Tara Wituszynski Amy & Jarrod Witzke Renee Bradley Wojdan Maxwell Wolf Jesse Wolff Patricia Woods Ben & Libby Woodworth Sharon & Wayne Workman Dan & Meg Worth Gregory Wright Woody Wright Jennifer & Jordan Yeatts Linda Young Mandi & Bradford Young Tom Young Blake Zachary Chris Zalucha Derek Zell Sue Zell Rose & Mark Zivkovich
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MAPPING THE WAY FORWARD NORTE’S STRATEGIC PLAN BY CHRIS HINZE
We’ve all been there as the sun starts to descend and darkness is taking over the woods. Yet, you’re nowhere close to the trailhead. A feeling of panic hits your belly. Maybe you turned left when you should have gone right? Did I see that tree earlier? Am I lost? Will I be able to find my way back before dark? But then with a sigh of relief, you remember you have a map. You take it out, zero in on your position, and chart a course back to your trailhead. An organization can get lost, as well. An organization’s trail map is its strategic plan. Without one, they’re just blazing along trails in the woods. Exhilarating, sure, but also exhausting, dangerous, and disrespectful to everyone in the party. A detailed and accurate map ensures an organization can find its way no matter the terrain, the weather, or the challenges. As 2020 came to a close, Norte decided to recalibrate our map—our strategic plan—based on what we learned in our earlier years and in responding to this stressful and challenging year. Our destination is our mission, and our current strategic plan is our trail map towards it. At Norte, we will build stronger, better connected, and more walk/bike-friendly communities by empowering the young and young at heart. We have four focus areas that guide us toward that destination:
• ACTI VE-FOR-LIFE KIDS •H APPY, HEALTHY, STRONG COMMUNITIES • GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY • A LEVELED UP TEAM ORANGE 20 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
Each independent yet interconnected focus area is vital to transforming the culture of health in the Grand Traverse region. Most importantly, we have an incredible team working hard to help us achieve this mission—a rocking staff, dedicated volunteers, and an engaged board. Thank you to the community for your unwavering support of Norte. Your gifts of time, money, and heart allow us to keep rolling, even when the trail gets bumpy or we miss a turn and need to pull out the map. In Gratitude, Chris Hinze, Board President
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CHRIS HINZE, PRESIDENT
TY SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EVAN GRAY, VICE-PRESIDENT GREG LUYT, TREASURER CHELSEA BAY DENNIS, SECRETARY ANTHONY RUPARD, DIRECTOR ERIC MANNIX, DIRECTOR JIM WITTE, DIRECTOR RYAN SCHROCK, DIRECTOR SUE PAUL, DIRECTOR BOARD@ELGRUPONORTE.ORG Thank you to Shelly Charron (2016–2020), Rachael Franks Taylor (2017–2020), and Brian Beckwith (2017–2020) for serving on the Norte Board.
BEN BOYCE, PROGRAM DIRECTOR GARY HOWE, ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR JILL SILL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ABBY HAVILL, PROGRAM COORDINATOR JESSIE WILLIAMS, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR LAUREN DAKE, OUTREACH COORDINATOR WES SOVIS, DONOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT 21
thank you
TITAN $10,000+
McLain Cycle & Fitness Rotary Charities of Traverse City Worthington Family Foundation
SUPERSTAR $5,000
business champions “Norte is such a treasure in our community. We want to be a part of the Norte story for many years to come. My kids absolutely love Norte. Norte is just a rad organization.” - MATT BULLOCH, TENTCRAFT DYNAMO CHAMPION
4Front Credit Union Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation Aspire North Realtors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Kiwanis Club of Traverse City Oleson Foundation RE/MAX Elk Rapids Traverse City Track Club Traverse Dental Associates
DYNAMO $2,500
Carlton & Company Chelsea Bay Design Cherry Republic Common Good Bakery Fifth Third Bank Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Higher Grounds Trading Co. Iceman Promotions Parallel Solutions Priority Health Solution Studio TentCraft
LUX $1,500
9&10 News Intrust CPA Laser Printer Technologies Teter Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort Traverse City Record-Eagle 22 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT
ACE $1,000
Anne Schwartz Realtor Bayshore Re/Max Cedar Run Eye Center Grand Traverse Children’s Clinic Grand Traverse Oral Surgery Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center Max’s Service Optimist Club of Traverse City Safety Net Sarya Orthodontics The Filling Station Up.Bike West Bay Exploration
RAD $500
Air Way Automation Baird Foundation, Inc. Bar’s Leaks Bethany Design Cellar 152 Commonplace Copy Central Danbrook Adams Raymond PLC Dr. Sara Bergsma Orthodontics Fresh Coast Market Grand Traverse Construction Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic Hand Surgery of Northern Michigan Honor Bank Marathon Automotive My Secret Stash Ruegsegger Family Dentistry Running Fit Schmidt Community Fund Silver Spruce Brewing Tamarack Holdings Tandem Ciders Trattoria Stella Traverse Area Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic T.C. Downtown Development Authority
$453,332
EXPENSES $50,750
$52,212 $23,270 $1,490
The number of kids participating in Norte programs has grown 473% since 2015. In 2020, we served over 2,400 young people. We expect that number to double this year. 37% of our program participants utilized Norte’s Scholarship Fund.
$43,878 $12,300
RENT
$105,721
ADMIN
$223,552
SAFE ROUTES COMMUNITY TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS
REVENUE $322,646
$4,700
OTHER
OTHER
STORE SALES
EVENTS
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES GRANTS
DONATIONS
2020 FINANCIALS
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KEEP IT ROLLING 231.883.2404 HELLO@ELGRUPONORTE.ORG ELGRUPONORTE.ORG MAIL US A POSTCARD! PO BOX 781 TRAVERSE CITY MI 49685
NORTE’S MISSION: Norte is dedicated to building stronger, better connected, and more walk/bike-friendly communities by empowering the young and young at heart. NORTE’S VISION: Happy, healthy, strong communities. 24 2020 NORTE ANNUAL REPORT