2022 Fargo Park District Foundation Annual Report

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FOUNDATION BOARD

Mike Erickson, President Sanford Health

Kali Mork, Vice President Fargo Moorhead CVB

Chad Marsden, Treasurer Focus Property Management

Jerry Rostad Fargo Parks Board Member

The Fargo Park District Foundation has gone through some exciting changes in the 2022 year.

In November, I accepted the role as the first full time Executive Director of the Fargo Park District Foundation. Previously, the role had been performed

by Brian Arett who shared responsibilities between the Fargo Park District Foundation and Valley Senior Services as Director of both entities. Brian previously announced his plans to retire at the end of this year after 40+ years in leadership with Fargo Parks.

Melissa Brandt Marketing, Executive & Project Based Contractor

Stacey Griggs Apartment Movers, Inc.

FOUNDATION STAFF

Rock Messerschmidt Bell Bank

In 2018 when the Foundation was formed, Brian stepped in to lead our newly formed organization in a combined role. We appreciate all of the ground work that Brian provided for leading the Foundation and the road that he paved. He helped secure over $42 million dollars in donations/gifts and for Fargo Parks Sports Complex and Island Park Pool projects. Thank you Brian.

2022 was a banner year for our Foundation and I look forward to even more success in 2023! Thank you to our Foundation Board, Fargo Park Board and staff for the strong support of our Foundation. I am excited to continue working with the community to raise funds and awareness to the amazing projects that the Fargo Park District is working on.

Thank you,

Craig Bjur Executive Director Fargo Park District Foundation

Craig Bjur Executive Director Fargo Park District Foundation

FARGO PARKS SPORTS COMPLEX

Construction on the Fargo Parks Sports Complex is currently underway with the facility scheduled to open in Spring of 2024. The Fargo Park District’s vision is for a destination facility with indoor space for over 20,000-plus local kids and 20-plus local community organizations to use regularly.

The Fargo Park District expects its Fargo Parks Sports Complex to provide a true multi-purpose space for Fargo residents and the surrounding communities and will be one of the largest recreational facilities in the Midwest.

$32.65 MILLION private donations

$10 MILLION

in-kind donations

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• 1 Full Size Indoor Soccer Turf Field • Multipurpose Community Spaces • Ice Facility featuring 2 Ice Sheets • 8 Multi-Purpose Hardwood Courts • Indoor Playground and Party Room • Sanford POWER • Indoor Walking Track • 6 Indoor Pickleball Courts

1M

VISITORS

60+

EVENTS

ISLAND PARK POOL With the Fargo Park Board’s recent finalization of the Island Park Master Plan, work is now moving forward on the design of the Island Park Pool Project in downtown Fargo, ND. The Fargo Park District has undertaken extensive research and community input as we plan for a replacement pool at the current Island Park Pool location.

A centrally located summer fixture, the Island Park Pool has served the community in its current design since 1977. As the pool and fixtures are nearing the end of their lifespan, the Fargo Park District plans to update the facility in order to continue to serve the community through recreation, leisure and athletics.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• 50 Meter Competition Pool • Diving Boards & Platform

• Lifestyle Pool • Lazy River

• FlyTyme Slide • Tube Slide

PROJECT TIMELINE ISLAND | PARK POOL Fundraising now

Naming and Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Construction begins Spring 2023

Facility Grand Opening Summer 2024

MATCHING GRANTS

Fargo Post 2 Legion Baseball Jack Williams Stadium 1st and 3rd base bullpens updated, leveling of the playing surface and installation of new sod

Nicholas Dawson, Eagle Scout Brandt Crossing Dog Park Built agility features such as ramps and hurdles for dogs to be able to run up and down and jump over Fargo Youth Baseball ATTIC

The Fargo Park District Foundation Matching Grant Program is intended to encourage partnerships between the Fargo Park District Foundation and organizations throughout the community by providing means to sponsor projects with the Fargo Park District. Below are the Matching Grant Recipients in 2022.

Additional cages to accommodate program growth in youth baseball

OUR WORK

$10.1 MILLION RAISED IN 2022

124 MILES OF

2 large donors from past years have given additional gifts of over $1Million in 2022.

• 1st Place Top 5 Award • Top Fundraising Organization Of The Year • $1.4 Million Raised for Giving Hearts Day • 2nd all time in dollars raised in Giving Hearts Day’s 14 year history • 1st Place Fundraising Growth Award • Honors outstanding performance of the 2022 Giving Hearts Day campaign

TRAILS

2.4K ACRES OF PARKLAND

5

GOLF COURSES

32,000+ ROUNDS

3

ICE ARENAS

NAMING OF CORNERSTONE BANK ARENA

OUTDOOR POOLS

5

90,000 USERS

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK

OVER

100

LOCAL CHILDREN

$6500 RAISED

SCHEELS EMPLOYEES DONATE POOL PASSES

The Fargo Park District Foundation received a donation from SCHEELS employees to benefit the Fargo Park District’s Youth Scholarship Program.

Through the Youth Scholarship Program, the Fargo Park District strives toward serving the needs of all citizens regardless of income level. The goal of the Youth Scholarship program is to serve low and moderate income families in Fargo by providing opportunities that allow financially disadvantaged youth ages 18 and younger to participate in general recreation programs.

This donation from SCHEELS employees allowed 100 children in our community to access the Fargo Park Districts five outdoor pools all summer long.

“Active lifestyles and helping kids develop those skills are something that really resonates with our associates and it really shows in their willingness to donate to this program,” said Molly Stanley, SCHEELS Human Resource Specialist.

2022 DONORS Aaron Hill Adam Pankow Alden J Hvidston Alerus Bank Alex Silbernagel Alex Stern Family Foundation Alex Sumner Alexis Swenson Alison Dye Amber Blomberg Amy Cusher Amy Hass Andrea Haugen Angela Skyberg Anonymous Arnold Stebleton Ashley Bosh Ashlynn Wagner Autumn Branca Barb & Jim Johnson Barry Amundson Becky Bakke Bekey Hicks Bell Bank Bell Bank - Pay it Forward Beth & Erik R. Johnson Beverage Wholesalers Blake Nelson Border Bank Border States Electric Brady Blomberg Brandt Family Ventures Brandy Chaffee Brenda Kava Brent & Michelle Hella Brett & Sara Olson Brian & Stacy Roney Brian Arett Brian Halverson Bright Futures Learning Center

Broc Lietz Bruce Furness Camrud Foss Concrete Constr.

Carissa Stirling Carolyn Boutain Chad Marsden Chelsea Gilster Christianson Companies Chuck & Dorothy Erstad Cole Papers Corey Henry Cornerstone Bank Courtney Buskirk Craig Bjur Dan Feir Dana Woodruff Daniel Armbrust Daniel Ness Darin Daby Dave Bietz Dave Leker David Berg Dawn Boom Dawn Morgan Debra Laber Denise Geffre Denise Musland Dennis Hoff Denny Stinar Dick Solberg Doug Huber EPIC Companies Erin Gigstad Erv & Linda Inniger Fargo Angels Hockey Club Fargo Youth Hockey Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau First Western Bank & Trust Fred Williams George & Kaye Topp Geraldine Flaig Greg McCullough

Greg Selbo Heather & Brandon Hanson Hector Foundation Howard Dahl J. Patrick Traynor Jason Schmidt Jeff Schatz Jennah Kelly Jennifer Thompson Jerry Rostad JLG Architects Jody Norstedt Joe Deutsch John Nelson John Pierce John Rader Jon Machayya Juli Muehler Juli Munro Julie Oster Justin Gravalin Kali Mork Kari Thompson Kathleen Bergseth Katie McCormick Katie Nilson Kayce Halley Kevin & Lora Elfstrum Kevin Boe Kim Burud Kim O’Neil Kimberly Peterson Korianne Mortenson Kory Shae Kramer Stuth Kris Overby Kriss Burns Kristy Soular Kvalvog Family Larry & Linda Brooks Laura Alderman Lee Schwartz Leonid Vilenski

Lisa Brown Lisa Giese Lora & Brent Stebleton Luke Evenson Luke Ouradnik Luke Robertsdahl Lyle & Claire Marie Bjur Madisen Anderson Marcil Family Foundation Marjorie Olson Mark Carlson Mark Honzay Marsh McLennan Maureen Bartelt Maureen Bucholz MBN Engineering McKenzy (Olson) Braaten Melissa Brandt Melissa Christianson Melissa Zuel Michael & Jayne Gust Michelle Killoran Michelle Swanson Midco Mike & Nichole Erickson MinnKota Recycling Nancy & Bill Wey Nancy Slotten Oliver Finneman Otto Ferrie Pace Maier Patricia Horner Paul Ferrie Paul Ostby Reed Stock Richard Wiemken Robert Schultz Rock & Brenda Messerschmidt Roger & Nancy Gress Ross Manson Roxanne Keene Roxanne Mairs Ellis Ryan & Chrissy Nelson

Ryan Duval Ryan Kava Sandra Horner Sanford Health Sanford POWER Sarah Knutson Scheels Scott Holdman Scott Holman Scott Krabbenhoft Scott Seiler Shayna Mertz Stacey Griggs Stacy Stenerson Stephanie Bares Steve Miller Steve Myers Steve Young Sue Nilson Tadeusz Komorowski Tammy Bernhardt Tara DuBord Tara Nielson Terry Porter Terry Vandrovec Tim Jacobson Tim Mathern Timothy Mahoney Tina Amerman Todd Medd Tom Barnhart Tony Eukel Town & Country Credit Union Trisha Bothum Vicki & Steve Dawson

This list represents the donors who gave in the calendar year of 2022 and before. If your name is not on this list but should be, please let us know. All donors are very important to us.

MISSION & PURPOSE Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life in the metro area through the development of modernized facilities, new programs and by offering great opportunities for all in the community.

Our Purpose is to pursue unique fundraising opportunities and increase private sector support to further the development, growth, and excellence of the Park District in providing modernized facilities and quality recreation services.

701 MAIN AVE | FARGO, ND 58103 FOUNDATION OFFICE (701) 551-5890