Fall Forum '23

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY

Foundation Forum OCTOBER 2023

VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1

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PRESIDENT’S PODIUM Dear Foundation Friends, It is my honor and privilege to serve as the LCF President. I am both humbled and thankful to be in this leadership role for the next two years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our past President, Barry McFarland, for his guidance and a job well done. It is also important for me to recognize and thank Jackie Berke. I believe I speak on behalf of our entire organization when I say, “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our former Executive Director.” Under her direction, the Foundation has grown beyond where any of us could have imagined!

LCF is in good hands with our new Director, Beth Roberts. I look forward to working with Beth , Christy and the Board , continuing to discover ways to make a tremendous impact on our community. I would also like to recognize and thank our outgoing Board members, Kim Booth for serving on the Events Committee, and Steve Heldt for his service to the Finance Committee and newly created Development Committee. A big welcome to our newest Board members, Jake Saulsbury and Manuel Andazola. It is always exciting to have new faces and ideas coming to the Foundation!

As fall approaches, I want to remind you to save the date, November 9, 2023, for Give BIG Lexington. This is a very special event that allows each and every one of us to help our favorite nonprofits and continue enhancing our already wonderful place to live.

Growing up in Lexington, raising my family here, owning a business in this community, and watching my grandkids grow and learn in my hometown, is nothing short of a dream. I am very proud of Lexington in so many ways. I love the way our community members embrace responsibilities to accomplish projects put in front of them. For example, the Veterans Pavilion and Racquet Center, two of Lexington’s newest projects, were fully funded is less than one year, and will be enjoyed by many for years to come.

One last thank you to the numerous businesses, donors, and volunteers who help make Lexington the thriving community it is. Let’s continue to take care of each other.

Mike Maloley, President

Jake Saulsbury Dave Stenberg Gail Wightman* Travis Wright

Tom Alexander Manuel Andazola Rob Anderson* Amy Biehl-Owens Abby Brecks Randy Carpenter Dan Clark

Sarah DeLaTorre Jill Denker Mag Fagot Jim Hain Birgitte Hays Patty Mandelko Barry McFarland * Tod McKeone* Tara Naprstek Curt Rickertsen* Dave Roemmich

Board Development

Finance Committee

Grants Committee

Events Committee

Public Relations Committee

Mike Maloley, Pres.* Audrey Downey, V.P.* Larry Reynolds, Sec/Treas.*

Gail Wightman, Chair Dan Clark Mike Maloley Tod McKeone Travis Wright

Development Committee Tod McKeone, Chair Randy Carpenter Dan Clark Barry McFarland Tom Fagot, advisory member

Larry Reynolds, Chair Jim Hain Tara Naprstek Curt Rickertsen Dave Stenberg Steve Heldt, advisory member Curt Rickertsen, Chair Tom Alexander Abby Brecks Sarah DeLaTorre Jill Denker Mag Fagot Birgitte Hays Patty Mandelko Jake Saulsbury

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* Executive Committee

STAFF: Beth Roberts, Exec. Director Christy Augustin, Assistant

Rob Anderson, Chair Amy Biehl-Owens Sarah DeLaTorre Birgitte Hays Jake Saulsbury Gail Wightman Barry McFarland, Chair Amy Biehl-Owens Tara Naprstek Jill Denker

Scholarship Committee

Audrey Downey, Chair Manuel Andazola Randy Carpenter Patty Mandelko Dave Roemmich Dave Stenberg

FOUNDATION NEWS “I have really enjoyed working with the other members and have learned so much about the Foundation and its broad scope of giving in the Lexington community. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to such an incredible organization and I look forward to hearing about its continued success.”

Sincerely, Kim Booth

Steve served on the Board of Directors from 19951997, as advisory council from 2001-2015, and rejoined the Board in 2015 until June of 2023. Steve will continue to serve as an advisory member of the Finance Committee.

“Steve has a knack for numbers and has devoted his time and talent to making sure the financial records of LCF are in proper order. He has been generous with both his time and support of LCF and will be sorely missed.” - Tod McKeone

Thank you, Kim and Steve, for your combined years of service. You both have made significant impacts on the Foundation and we will miss you.

Welcome New Board Members: Manuel Andazola & Jake Saulsbury

Manuel Andazola is a 4th grade teacher at Bryan Elementary School. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, but grew up in Grand Island. Manuel and his wife, Karla, have three children and reside in Lexington. His favorite thing about teaching is having the opportunity to impact the little lives of future citizens in our community. He believes the African proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child” and looks forward to taking part in serving the Lexington community.

Jake Saulsbury was born and raised in Lexington. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University and coached tennis at UNK for a number of years before returning to Lexington. He currently works for the City of Lexington as the Parks and Recreation Manager. Jake and his wife, Ashley, have four children and an adorable puppy.

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DONOR PROFILES Hixson Athlete Assistance Fund Permanently Established In 1966, under the leadership of Coach January 18, 2023, the Hixson family Lefty Hixson, LHS won the State continued what the 1966 crossChampionship in Cross-Country. country team started by endowing the Their score remains the second-best Fund for cross-country and track team Nebraska team score in history and members. top five in school history. Further, four LCF is honored to hold the Hixson runners from that team would go on to Athletic Assistance Fund and values record two individual cross-country our relationship with the 1966 crossstate titles and five individual state country team and the Hixson family.

Coach Hixson will be missed, but his track titles. Per the team, “This would legacy will live on through LHS simply not have been accomplished without athletes.

Coach Hixson.”

In 2013, the 45th anniversary of their achievement, the cross-country team members established the “Lefty Hixson Athletic Assistance Fund,” which is used to purchase shoes and equipment for LHS cross-country and track athletes to enable them to compete.

With Coach Hixson’s passing on

Planned Giving Society Members Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Sue Batie Mitch & Jackie Berke Steven Heldt Mike Jeffrey Mark & Patty Jones Patricia Luse Tod & Michele McKeone William & Meredith Orthman Roberts Charitable Trust David & Peggy Stenberg Seacrest Family Legacy Fund John & Janet Wightman Brad & Jill Williams 4 | Lexington Community Foundation

DONOR PROFILES This is Home With love for the Lexington community, Mark & Patty Jones joined LCF Development Committee members and staff to express their reasons behind leaving a planned gift to the Foundation. Mark remembered raising their four children near Kirkpatrick Memorial Park. Jones’ close friend, Gary Shultz, introduced them to the Thanks a Million campaign to build a new pool. “If Gary can give, we can too.” The Joneses were officially connected to the Lexington Community Foundation.

Mark’s parents, Lloyd and Leona Jones, paved the way to charitable giving throughout his upbringing. They gave monetarily yet also sought to bring opportunities to Lexington. In 1993, Leona assisted in bringing the HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) program to Lexington Public Schools after volunteering with the program while spending winters in Texas. “My mom became aware of the program and knew it would help Lex kids,” Mark explained. Beyond HOSTS mentoring, Mark and Patty gave their time to the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, Adult ESL, Meals on Wheels, and Friends of the Library. Mark sought to improve Lexington Public Schools by serving as a Board member for 16 years. The conversation generated feelings of pride in the number of lives touched by programs in Lexington. “This place is unlike any other. They say it takes a village… the schools, teachers, coaches, churches, and community strengthened our family in many ways. This is our way to give back.”

Mark & Patty currently live in Lincoln, Nebraska, and stay busy with volunteering, community organizations, and their church. Mark donates his time and medical expertise to the Claim of the Heart free clinic. His dedication has not waivered and he continues to give back where he can. Patty keeps herself busy with her lasting involvement in PEO, leading her local chapter as President. They do not miss a minute with their four children and 12 incredible grandchildren.

The couple shared how people may “get sick of hearing us talk about Lexington,” but they will In February 2023, the Joneses communicated a planned not stop sharing the good gift to Lexington Community Foundation. Many thanks Lexington offers and the were bestowed to Mark & Patty Jones for their Planned Giving Society contribution, as they were presented in July blessings it has provided their with their PGS appreciation gift. (Pictured Left to Right: family. “Lexington has been so Beth Roberts, Jackie Berke, Patty Jones, Mark Jones, Randy Carpenter, & Steve Heldt) good to us.”

If you would like to support Lexington Community Foundation by arranging a planned gift or if you have already made a future gift intention in your will, through a beneficiary designation or with a life income arrangement, contact Tod McKeone, LCF Development Committee Chair, or Beth Roberts, LCF Executive Director at (308)324-6704 or director@lexfoundation.org.

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PROJECT UPDATES The Johnson Lake Playground was completed in the spring of 2023. It has since been a place where children and families have made memories throughout the lake season.

The committee is seeking additional funding to add a water source during Give BIG Lexington.

The Lexington Veterans Pavilion is nearing completion. The Pavilion will honor our veterans and provide additional community space within the amphitheater.

Johnson Lake Trails have received an upgrade with the Johnson Lake Pollinator Garden. The project includes adding over 120 plants in 15 different varieties covering about 1,000 square foot. The committee will be adding a second phase in the spring of 2024.

A groundbreaking project has begun on the Lexington Racquet Center at Plum Creek Park. The center will add four indoor racquet courts that will be open to the public.

Anticipated completion is in the spring of 2024.

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KEY EVENT NEWS KEY’ 23– THE HAMPTON SOCIAL STYLE, SEAFOOD, & SUCCESS The 22nd annual Key dinner and auction regaled guests with five-star food, high style and extraordinary giving. The Hampton Social themed event hosted 320 people and raised more than $400,000 for the Lexington community.

Thank you to all businesses and individuals who supported The Key ‘23.

Have a great idea for a Key ‘24 auction item?

• Add to our wish list • Donate an item • Underwrite an item

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Novemb Woven Together Through Community Give BIG Lexington, a 24-hour day of giving, helps thousands of individuals, groups, and businesses discover and donate to nonprofits serving our area. Every dollar donated during Give BIG moves our local and area nonprofits closer to achieving their goals. Every dollar contributed helps bring positive change to our communities.

The 13th annual Give BIG Lexington is hosted by the Lexington Community Foundation. The goal of Give BIG is to make a positive impact on local nonprofits, raise awareness, and connect the surrounding communities. By covering the cash prizes and fees associated with Give BIG, 100% of the funds are distributed to their designated causes.

LCF welcomes Gothenburg Community Foundation to our annual day of giving this year. To discover the causes from Lexington, Cozad, Elwood, Gothenburg, and Overton, visit www.givebiglexington.org.

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ber 9, 2023

Participating Organizations 150th Anniversary Celebration After-School Programs Aquatic Center Backpacks for Kids Baseball Association Booster Club Boy Scouts CCC Foundation CFI Lexington Camp Comeca Central NE Human Trafficking Children's Museum Class of '77 Scholarship Community Action Partnership Crossroads Mission Avenue DAR - Bonneville Chapter DC 4-H DC Ag Society DC Cancer Care DC Family Partners DC Historical Society & Museum DC K-9 Unit DC Parent Child Services Dawson/Gosper County CASA El Camino Family Advocacy Network Girl Scouts Good Samaritan Fund Goodwill Grace Lutheran Preschool Grand Generation Center Grow the Match HOMES Healing Hearts & Families Heartland Military Museum Immigrant Legal Services Johnson Lake Carp Removal Johnson Lake EMS Johnson Lake Fireworks

Johnson Lake Playground Johnson Lake Recreation Areas Johnson Lake Trails Keep Lexington Beautiful Knights of Columbus #2040 L2 For Kids LHS/St. Ann's Alumni Scholarship Lexington Area Community Choir Lexington Area United Way Lexington Community Foundation Lexington Public Library Lexington Racquet Center Lex Regional Charitable Fund Lions Club Livestock Premium Fund Majestic Theatre Meals on Wheels Micah's House Ministerial Association Minuteman Fine Arts Association Operation Santa Claus Optimist Club Parks & Trails Paw Prints Plum Creek Community Players Red Cross / Blood Mobile Robb Cemetery Rotary Club Shining Star Preschool Soccer Fieldhouse / Men's Soccer St. Mary’s Immigration Office TeamMates of Lexington Trail of Lights Two Rivers Public Health UNIFUT United by Culture Media Veteran Pavilion Volunteer Fire Department YMCA

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GIVING The Impact of Giving Back

...Giving to the Community We Love Community spirit is alive in the Lexington area. A friendly wave to teachers ushering students into school buildings. Neighbors sharing highlights of last night’s big game at the post office. Exploring diverse cuisine from around the world within a five mile radius. Sharing stories of coming home, coming back to the town that built our character. Yes, pride for the community runs through the people of Lexington. This pride inspires hundreds of donors each year to give to local causes. There are countless stories of giving back and many more yet to be shared.

Why is giving back in Lexington important to you?

When choosing to give their earnings to meaningful causes, local donors value the impact their donation has on the area. When asked, donors stated that lives impacted and building a community together were most important to contributing back to the community. “Together we make a difference,” stated one local donor.

How has giving back locally impacted your family, work, and life?

Donors within Lexington span several generations and give for countless reasons, yet the impact of giving has numerous common threads. “I want to give back to what has been given to me,” is a reoccurring message among area donors. The older generations set an example of leadership, while the Gen Z and Millennials are stepping in, using not only monetary donations but active volunteerism to support causes they are passionate about. 85% of US donors volunteer, and 81% attend nonprofit fundraising events (Double the Donation, 2023). In Lexington, one donor says it best, “I feel like I have some skin in the game. I don’t just live in my community, I am a part of my community.”

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GIVING OPTION - MATCHING GIFTS Are You Maximizing Your Company’s Matching Gift Program?

With Give BIG Lexington and the holidays approaching, it is time to review your annual giving potential.

Did you know over half of Fortune 500 companies offer a matching gift program?

Did you know you may work for a company that offers matching gifts benefits?

While only a few companies within Lexington and the surrounding areas publicly offer matching gifts, LCF found that many of these companies have employees that are not taking advantage of the program due to being unaware of these benefits. In the United States, $4 - $7 billion in matching gift funds is estimated go unclaimed every year, according to Double the Donation 2023 reports. This amounts to only 9% of US donors participating in a workplace giving program.

Select companies will match donations dollar for dollar. Some will even match your monies two to one. Think, for every dollar you donate, you could double or triple the impact.

A recent Double the Donation survey showed 84% of donors are more likely to give if a match is offered, and that one in three donors is more likely to make a larger gift when a match is applied. If this sounds like you, talk with your HR representative about your company’s matching gift program today and make your donations go further.

Do you own or operate a company that wants to promote your matching gifts benefits?

Let LCF know by contacting our office (308) 324.6704 or emailing office@lexfoundation.org.

Double the Donation, 2023, https://doublethedonation.com/statistics/

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SCHOLARSHIPS

65 individuals received a total of 88 awards valued at $173,550.

LHS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Warren & Leta Batie Scholarship

Jordan Lans (1st yr) Taylor Woehrle (2nd yr) Kennia Garcia-Retana (3rd yr) Tailyn Kounnavong (4th yr)

Ronald & LaJean Bossung Scholarship Greysen Strauss (1st yr) Keri Smith (2nd yr)

James D. Miller Memorial Scholarship Jordan Lans (1st yr) Greg Treffer (2nd yr) Holton Edeal (3rd yr) John Howard (4th yr)

Ruth Edna Reynolds Montgomery Memorial Genesis Lam

Otto & Esther Murdock Scholarship Suker Mendoza-Calmo

Janelle Vermaas Memorial Scholarship Kalli Sutton (new inductee) Makayla Adams (2nd yr) Ashley Oyler (3rd yr)

Charles A. Walker Memorial Scholarship Heather McFadden

Lexington Women’s Soccer Scholarship Abellanedad Allen

Raymond (Ike) Neff Memorial Scholarship

COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Richard & Phyllis Brown Hendrix Memorial Scholarship

Edsel Newman Scholarship

Ann Crawford Alexander Memorial Scholarship

Class of ‘77 Scholarship

Norman W. & Shirley A. Reynolds Scholarship

Richard A. Brown Memorial Scholarship Jesse Arevalo

Kalli Sutton

Conlan Kjar

LCF / CCC

Daniel Angheen-Prado

Brian D. Eilers Memorial Scholarship Jordyn Jeffries

Housel Family Scholarship Jacksen Konrad (1st yr) Zoey Salem (2nd yr) Jason Tovar (3rd yr) Wilmer Hoisington (4th yr)

Lexington Community Foundation Annual Scholarship Molly Dowling (1st yr) Miriam Lemus (1st yr) Cordelia Harbison (2nd yr) Sarah Treffer (2nd yr) Keith Allen (3rd yr) Mackenzie West (3rd yr) Alfredo Con (4th yr) Damian Salinas (4th yr)

Lexington Soccer League Scholarship

Kaden West

Oscar Aguado-Mendez

Reese Kuecker

Athea Roberts Memorial Scholarship Daven Naylor

Lexington Education Association / Karen Robinson Memorial Josue Lucas Reynoso (1st yr) Daven Naylor (1st yr) Makayla Adams (2nd yr) Josue Gomez Guiterrez (2nd yr) Noah Converse (3rd yr) Xavi Galvan-Rodriguez (3rd yr)

Gary Shubert Memorial Scholarship Gabriel Macias

June Shubert Memorial Scholarship Jayda Ehlers

John Soflin Memorial Scholarship

Antonio Moro Angel Diaz Citlali Prado-Frias

Dru Truax (1st yr) Isaac Schraff (2nd yr) Noah Converse (3rd yr) Dylan Richman (4th yr)

Lexington Optimist Club Service to Youth Scholarship

Francelene Skinner Memorial Scholarship

Greysen Strauss - 2 yr Conlan Kjar - 4 yr

Stan & Kay Linch Memorial Scholarship Hailey Vigil

Majestic Theatre Scholarship Nasro Abdi

Morgan Bailey Juan Laguna-Gutierrez

Shirley Trautman Memorial Scholarship Veronica Gallegos-Carranza

TeamMates Scholarship

Mackenzie West

Alumni Scholarship Vanessa Lo Maria Ahilon Calmo Jason Tovar Steven Ruano

Emerson Memorial Scholarship Madison Sutton

Norall Scholarship Samuel Aden Nayely guido Vargas MaKenzie Johnson Mari McKeone Trevor McKeone Ellie Rowe Sarah Yocom

Ken & Jane Reynolds Family Scholarship Abigail Owens (1st yr)

Greg Treffer (2nd yr)

Pat Ruppe Scholarship Edvin Ortiz

Mark and Vera Turner Scholarship Maira Ahilon Calmo Macey Johnson Karina Mendoza Greg Treffer

Byron & Bessie Wightman Collegiate Scholarship Sarah Treffer(1st yr)

Edvin Ortiz (2nd yr)

John & Jan Wightman Collegiate Scholarship Zoey Salem (1st yr) Lucia Castro-Jacobo (2nd yr)

Suker Mendoza-Calmo Esmeralda Ramirez-Lemus Michelle Ruiz-Garcia

The Foundation administers awards available to students at all collegiate levels. Scholarship information is updated regularly on the Foundation’s website and through posts on our Facebook page.

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In memory of Jim Anderson

MEMORIALS

September 15, 2022 - September 15, 2023

In memory of Stephanie Block

Catherine McQuinn In memory of Margorie Gerry Clayton & Barbara Miller

Neil Nannen Chris & Laura Newbury Rembolt Ludtke LLP JL Playground Family Partners In memory of Christopher & Andrea In memory of In memory of Paul & Janice Rogos Mike Anderson Heidi Bonine Givens Carolyn Schneider Eila Shaner Shannon Peterson -Various Scott & Corky Anderson - Robyn Mowery - JL Trails Causes Scholarship Dr. Nancy & Bryan Shank Brad & Jill Williams - JL Peggy Sherman Trails In memory of In memory of Sue Sloss In memory of Pete Araujo Sharon Booth John & Jennifer Stilley Virginia Glen Philip & Carlene Waldron Mitch & Jackie Berke Marge Bader Jeremy & Beth Roberts Jim & Jeanette Hain Scott & Corky Anderson In memory of Scholarship Kenneth & Marie Heldt, McKeone & Copley Charlene Holbein YMCA Wellmann In memory of Mike & Ronda Maloley (Memorials were directed to the In memory of DC Cancer Care Fund) Mike & Patty Mandelko Marvel Harmoney Derrel & Artith Michelle Allen Rick & Pam Trampe Barry McFarland Theatre Lisa Wagner Barnes In memory of Rick & Pam TrampeIn memory of In memory of Vance Bricker Bonnie Marshall & Jim Herrod -

Human Trafficking

In memory of Harold Barnes Rick & Pam Trampe CASA

In memory of Victor Beckler Shawn Engberg - EMS

In memory of Tammy Bennett

Adam & Kelsey Grabenstein -

Scott & Corky Anderson Scholarship

Ed & Elsie Boileau - EMS & Trails

In memory of Chuck Corde Scott & Corky Anderson Scholarship

In memory of Lester DeGrote

Corky Anderson Scott & Corky Anderson - Scott & Scholarship Scholarship

Lorin & Dorothy Bremer -

In memory of Elwood DeLaet

Ron & Ann Schultze -

Harold & Joan Brown -

LVFD Pam Abbott - Scholarship

Scholarship Janie Skelton - Scholarship

In memory of David Berke Lance & Sharon Olsen -

Military Museum

Heldt, McKeone & Copley - YMCA

Scott & Corky Anderson Scholarship

Dr. Robert Harry

Dale Holbein

(Memorials were directed to Trails)

Rick & Pam Trampe -

Scott & Mary Lundgren Doran & Pat Post Jeff & Mimi Post Alan & Katy Seberger

In memory of Kenneth Hendricks David & Carolyn Fairbanks

In memory of Jennie Hicks Bruce E. Whitacre Eustis-Farman Schools

In memory of Lefty Hixson (Memorials were directed to the Hixson Athletic Assistance Fund)

In memory of Dewayne Elliott Scott & Laura Bartolome

Veteran Pavilion

In memory of Michelle Holbein Rick & Pam Trampe Children’s Museum

In memory of Wendie Hollibaugh (Memorials were directed to the Class of ’77 Scholarship Fund)

Scott & Corky Anderson Denise Phillips Griffith Pam Gulden Abbott Ron & Ann Schultze Janie Skelton

In memory of Sue Houdesheldt Marge Bader Veteran Pavilion

William & Marie Blair In memory of JL Playground Alvin & Carole Buckman Thomas & Kathryn Norman Hoveling Robert & Deborah Busteed Robinson - EMS In memory of Tim & Kathy Cech (Memorials were directed to Naomi Fagot In memory of JL Carp Removal) Fran Colon Marylin Biehl Lorin & Dorothy Bremer - Roger & Valorie Fossberg Jesse & Christy Augustin LVFD Doreen & Brent Friehauf Crocker Huck Law Firm Heldt, McKeone & Copley Karen Kirby - LVFD Docks Unlimited Inc. Joel & Teresa German Mike & Ronda Maloley Doris Hoveling Chris & Susan Gibson In memory of In memory of Bruce & Lynn Smith Barbara Hixson Eddie Garcia Jim Block Stephen & Charla Robert Hent & Bonnie Harold & Joan Brown Thuernagle William & Karla Denker Zetterman Military Museum LRHC Joann Wieland Joe & Joanne Hranac Jack & Lynelle Huck Mark & Vickey Kleinsmith Dorothy Matzke LVFD

Linda & Mike Auman -

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MEMORIALS

September 15, 2022 - September 15, 2023

In memory of Gary Jackson

In memory of Carolyn Malzahn

In memory of Dorothy Millikan

Rick & Pam Trampe- OSC

Chuck & Charlene Tilson - LRHC

Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of David & Eleanor Jeffrey

In memory of Joyce Lind McCance

In memory of Robert Millikan

Joel & Sarah Settles - Cemetery

Chris Barnes - Cancer Care

Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of Heidi Jordening

In memory of Doloris McGowan

In memory of Barbara Montoya

Class of 1983 -

Tom & Jennifer Alexander Mitch & Jackie Berke Family -

(Memorials were directed to Human Trafficking)

Scholarship

In memory of Bob Keim

JL Playground

Rick & Pam Trampe - Girl Scouts

Randy & Peggy Carpenter William & Karla Denker Tom & Cathy Fagot Heldt, McKeone & Copley Maydelle Messerschmidt Cody & Tara Naprstek William & Meredith Orthman Donna Soflin Bill & Donna Stewart

In memory of Kurt Kline

In memory of Charles Messerschmidt

Nancy Evans - Trail of Lights

In memory of Bea King Arlan & Pam Ackerman Cancer Care

Jim Appleton - Booster Club Brad & Peg Hunnell - LCF Terry & Linda Lauby - LCF Bruce Treffer - DC 4-H

In memory of Gary Knickelbein Harold & Joan Brown - LRHC

In memory of James & Marilyn Larsen Frank & Ann Albertson

In memory of Noah Lau Marge Bader - EMS & Trails

In memory of Ron Lau (Memorials were directed to EMS unless otherwise noted) Dock’s Unlimited - Fireworks

Richard & Karen Hand Todd & Heidi Kellerman Judy Meyer Joel & Rose Welch Judy Wixson

In memory of Eileen Lauby William & Meredith Orthman OACF

In memory of Katie Lerdall Randy & Peggy Carpenter

Rick & Pam Trampe - Camp Comeca

In memory of Sandra Meyer (Memorials were directed to the Sandra Meyer Scholarship Fund)

Eugene & Janet Beerbohm Eric & Carrie Bell Mitch & Jackie Berke Families David & Cynthia Boyd Audrey Downey Debra Ferguson Curt & Deb Harkless Ted & Kelly Harvey Heldt, McKeone & Copley Dian Lauby Barbara McCormick Tod & Michele McKeone Charlotte Burr & Jim Myrick Platte Valley Auto Mart Dean & Trudy Plautz R. Lee & Vickie Lee Power Ann Schultze Allan & Julie Shirley Steve & Mary Smith Donna Soflin Ashley Speak Larry & Sharon Steinberger Craig & Terri Uden Kenneth & Marie Wellmann Gary Willets Tom & Judy Wisdom Tim & Sheryl Wozny Travis & Danielle Wright Dave Zauha

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Paula Bagnell Stevie & Kane Sallbaum

In memory of Elden Morris Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of Galen Morris Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of Morris Lee Morris Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of Oliver Morris Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of Rex Morris Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of Sadie Morris Joan Morris - Various Causes

In memory of David Mowery (Memorials were directed to JL Trails Tree)

Sharon Bevier Joyce Boyd Catherine Corey Tiffany Denker Robyn Mowery Nancy Olson Michele Ortgies Carle Philpot Karen Redden - Denker Playground Peggy Sherman

In memory of Jay Muma Toby Owens & Amy Biehl-Owens Backpacks for Kids

In memory of Kathy Neil (Memorials were directed to LRHC)

Chris & Jill Denker Leslie Marsh

In memory of Ronnie Newton

MEMORIALS

September 15, 2022 - September 15, 2023

Marge Bader Jeanie Homan In memory of Don & Barb Batie Jim & Kris Henninges Scott Snider Jerry & Mary Bergstrom Mike & Ronda Maloley Denise & Phillips Griffith - Andrew & Elia Jordan Brenda Bierman Vesta Liehs Scholarship Trails Harold & Joan Brown Sandy Milgrove Doug & Kathy In memory of D0Sal, Inc. Marvion & Janet Peichert Niederdeppe - CASA Dottie Stehl Tim & Jane Davis Tina Reichert In memory of Randy & Teri Deans Bruce & Julie Rickertsen Angie DeFilipps - LRHC Rowan Rabe Mr. & Mrs. Morry Delap Dick Smith In memory of Oscar & Sarah DeLaTorre Larry & Sharon Rick & Pam Trampe Terry Steinkruger LVFD Susan Doty Steinberger Mike & Patti Maguire Sheila Egenberger Shirley Wolfe In memory of Russel & Annette Josh Reynolds In memory of In memory of Eisenhart Joan Teel Erika Rowan Mark & Patty Jones James & Linda Houborg Rick & Pam Trampe Rosedale United Methodist Rex & Sheryl Hunt In memory of Crossroads Church Daniel & Debra Jensen Juanita Rhodes Susan Jensen In memory of In memory of Mary Lee Ranheim - Library Kent & Carolyn Don Sarnes Janelle VerMaas Lichtenwalter In memory of Scott & Corky Anderson Rusty & Kim Sutton Elizabeth Lynn Rex Morris Scholarship Various Causes John & Julie Magnuson Rick & Pam Trampe - Meals John & Angela Fritton In memory of Barry McFarland LVFD on Wheels Lois Werner Andrew & Mary Krajewski Dennis & Jean McGee In memory of Dan & Sarah Neben - Various Causes Scott & Corky Anderson Bertha Rickertsen Mike & Ronda Maloley Melody Pebley Scholarship LCF Ann Schultze Rick & Stephanie Buell In memory of Dennis & Jean McGee Doyle Shea Terry & Linda Lauby Military Museum David Wheeler Gregory & Sanae Shea Jean McGee Brent & Connie Smets - David & Casandra Smith Amanda Moore - LRHC Maydelle Messerschmidt LVFD Nancy Sorensen (Children’s LACC In memory of Museum & YMCA) Larry Reynolds In memory of Keith Wieck Mark & Karen Thompson Nancy Sorensen Kyle Seese Ken & Melanie VerMaas Shelly Bellamy - JL John Seese - Cemetery In memory of Playground Robert Visioli Joyce Rimpley In memory of Kristine Wehse In memory of (Memorials were directed to the Kenneth & Marie Eugene Shada Dorothy Woodside Library unless otherwise noted) Wellmann Scott & Corky Anderson Margaret Bader Mitch & Jackie Berke Tom & Judy Wisdom Scholarship Museum & Library MRK– Mike & Ronda Peggy Wirth Elsie & Bonnie Barrett In memory of Maloley– Dawson County Eddie Zetterman Lorin & Dorothy Bremer

Muriel Shea

Jimmy & Marylin In memory of (Memorials were directed to the Crawford Library ) William Smets David & Sheri Giesbrecht Joan & George Allen Scott & Corky Anderson Curt & Deb Harkless Alan & Kathleen Anderson Scholarship

In honor of Al Copper Linda Shaw - HOMES

In honor of Jackie Berke David & Peggy Stenberg

In honor of Kyle Ferguson Robert Reed - Shining Star Preschool

In honor of Ron & Kathy Fowler Dough & Pat Friedli - JL Trails

In honor of Judith Geiger John & Judy Zauha Parent Child Services

In honor of Rhonda Guthard Linda Shaw - United Way

In honor of Steve Heldt Tom Alexander

In honor of Jim & Pat Longly

Historical Museum

In honor of Gary Thomalla Barry & Paula Pfister DC Cancer Care

In honor of Pam Vollmer Galen & Linda Meyer DC Cancer Care

In honor of Monty & Tammy Vonasek Joan & Michele High - JL Fireworks

Barb & Kevin Bloekmer Children’s Museum

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THANK YOU to our 2023

FOUNDATION PREMIER & ELITE EVENT SPONSORS:

For more information on how you can become an event sponsor, contact the Foundation or visit: lexfoundation.org

607 North Washington P.O. Box 422 Lexington, NE 68850

Phone: 308-324-6704 office@lexfoundation.org lexfoundation.org Tax ID# 47-0794760

The LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION establishes endowment funds and Administers the income for the betterment of the Lexington community.

The LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization under United States tax laws. Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent applicable under the relevant tax law.