Green and Gold Spring 2017

GREEN&GOLD THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION

Chaplain Kim Woeste reinvigorates the College’s religious roots, offering students unique opportunities in faith-based service learning.

A GLOBAL APPROACH

Since her arrival in 2011, Amber West Martin has developed international programs into some of the most visible and influential aspects of Rocky’s campus culture.

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From the President In times of great political and social division, the capacity to see others' viewpoints and assess one's own becomes imperative to a successful and meaningful life. A true liberal arts education enables students to see beyond any individual perspective, encouraging the understanding of a wide range of opinions. At Rocky Mountain College, we offer our students a comprehensive and practical approach to the liberal arts model, which I believe produces well-rounded future leaders who think critically about the world they live in.

A liberal arts curriculum offers RMC students a different lens through which to view and interpret the ever-changing world around them. It is our duty to educate the student as a whole person, both inside and outside of the classroom, and to prepare them to make bold decisions that are right for themselves and for their community.

Rocky Mountain College embraces its responsiblity to contribute to the health and strength of the community socially, economically, and politically. Throughout this issue of Green & Gold, you will find examples of faculty, staff, and students who have dedicated themselves to these goals.

The Health and Human Performance Department has made great strides toward developing the most comprehensive health screening lab in the state (page 14). Our international programming—under the direction of Amber West Martin—is cultivating new and diverse ways of thinking through global cultures (page 7). The initiatives of Jill Washburn are making the transition from military service to college better for our veterans (page 26). Chaplain Kim Woeste has built a framework by which our students are engaging in faithdriven service that simultaneously reinforces our commitment to transformative education of the whole person and growth through stewardship (page 29).

Meanwhile, our student-athletes are competing at the highest levels, winning national championships and All-American honors in their sports and academics; our football team played its first season on the brand new Herb Klindt Field last fall, the completion of which was the first major step in the College's impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow capital campaign (page 11); and the College has partnered with Visit Billings to bring the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship Tournament to Montana for at least the next two years (page 22).

This wide range of successes is not coincidence. We are able to accomplish these great things for our school, for our students, and for our community because of our dedication to liberal arts and because we never cease to strive for something greater. On behalf of Rocky Mountain College, thank you for your commitment to making this possible.

Respectfully,

Dr. Robert Wilmouth Rocky Mountain College President

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Walker to Follow Kastelitz as RMC Board Chair

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Julie Beicken

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YWiB Leads Proactive Approach to Campus Safety

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RMC, Visit Billings to Host NAIA Tournaments

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Koech Claims First X-C All-American Honor

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2016 Annual Gift Report

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Rocky Welcomes New Director of Alumni Relations

A GLOBAL APPROACH TO LIBERAL ARTS

Amber West Martin has developed international programs into some of the most visible and influential aspects of Rocky’s campus culture.

VISUALIZE PROGRESS

This second installment provides updates on the impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow campaign and the installment of Rocky's new Yamaha piano lab.

NEW LAB PUTS COMMUNITY HEALTH FIRST

Rocky's Health and Human Performance program is making strides toward developing the most comprehensive health screening lab in Montana.

RMC FOCUSES ON MILITARY FRIENDLY EFFORTS

The Office of Veteran Resources and Student Veterans Club work to promote and improve resources available to veterans and active service members at the College.

PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION

Chaplain Kim Woeste reinvigorates the College’s religious roots, offering students unique opportunities in faith-based service learning.

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pounds of food collected for Family Service and Rose Park Elementary hours of community service performed by students during Fall 2016 semester total student participation in Fall 2016 service projects agencies served to date

Did you know...?

Here's a throwback. Remember these Battlin' Bears?

Thanks to Vice President and Dean for Student Life Brad Nason (RMC Class of 1983) for helping us to identify them.

MIGHTY RIGHTEOUS

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Board of Trustees

Walker to Follow Kastelitz as Chairman of RMC Board At the start of the new fiscal year this July, the Rocky Mountain College Board of Trustees will have a new chairman. Rod Kastelitz (Class of 1991) will step down from the post he has held for the last two years, and his good friend—and fellow RMC alumnus—Mike Walker (Class of 1991) will take his place.

"It has been a great honor to serve as the Chairman of the Board," said Kastelitz, who also serves as the Executive Vice President of Sales for EBMS, where he has worked since graduating from RMC. "There are so many great things happening at RMC and I am grateful that I was able to help advance the vision of the College" "Our Board of Trustees dedicates an unbelievable amount of time and energy toward ensuring the College’s success. I look forward to continuing my work on the Board under the leadership of Chairman-elect Walker."

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The transition is certain to be smooth. Both Kastelitz and Walker were elected the Board of Trustees in 2010, nineteen years following their graduation from the College. Both competed as Battlin' Bears under then Men’s Head Basketball Coach Jeff Malby, who now holds the position of Assistant Athletic Director.

Walker also served for three years as the Commissioner of the Frontier Conference. With nearly three decades of experience as members of the RMC community, Kastelitz and Walker are committed to demonstrating the importance of alumni giving back and staying engaged with their alma mater.

"It is imperative that we afford current and future students the same opportunities we were given at Rocky" Kastelitz said. "There are many ways to stay involved at Rocky Mountain College without providing financial gifts. I would encourage

all alumni to get involved. It is an extremely gratifying experience when you help students to succeed. I am proud to be an alum, and I look forward to the future of RMC." Walker, who is Principal and Business Manager for NAI Business Properties, where he has worked since 1994, is eager to take on this new role for the College.

"Chairman Kastelitz has done an outstanding job as board chairman over the past two years," Walker said.

"The board is very thankful for his leadership and guidance, and I am fortunate to take over at a time when the College is doing so well with its growth and community connection.

Rod has laid out a successful blueprint for me to follow to continue the advancement of the institution and growth for Rocky Mountain College."

Liberal Arts International Week Highlights Global Programming Since her arrival at Rocky Mountain College in 2011, Amber West Martin has developed the Office of International Programs (OIP) into a central intersection between academics and student life. Not only does OIP assist international students with their acculturation to life as a student in the United States; it assists domestic students in the pursuit of study abroad opportunities and collaborates with faculty to provide a variety of international academic programs. West Martin's impact has been immediate and powerful, and it is perhaps best demonstrated through her largest annual project, International Week.

STUDY ABROAD The Office of International Programs belongs to a worldwide network of colleges and universities, equipping the College with the ability to offer a range of possibilities to students interested in studying abroad. These efforts have generated direct exchange agreements with universities in England, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, and Sweden. Forty individual students have completed study abroad experiences since West Martin joined Rocky Mountain College in 2011. In her capacity as Director of International Programs, West Martin works closely with each student who comes into her office, ensuring the best fit for study abroad opportunities. This involves multiple meetings and collaborating 8 Rocky Mountain College

with the student’s faculty advisor. RMC students have studied in Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Australia, Northern Ireland, England, Sweden, Finland, Thailand, and Morocco, among other countries.

"Living somewhere with a different culture and language forced me to leave my comfort zone and immerse myself into something completely new and different," said senior history and political science student Molly Davis, who completed a study abroad program at Högskolan Väst in Trollhättan, Sweden, during her sophomore year. "Studying abroad was the best decision I made in college and I would urge everyone to go while they still can."

GOING GLOBAL Student interest in courses abroad has increased substantially on a national level and RMC students are no different. Over the last five years, more than 100 students have participated in faculty-led courses abroad. RMC students have multiple opportunities to travel abroad either individually or with a class.

Shelby Jo Long-Hammond has taken the Debate Team around the world, including Greece and Ireland in the last two years, and has taken multiple groups of students to Ireland through her Irish Protest course.

"When students have the opportunity

to debate people from other cultures, it adds a different dimension to the activity of debate," Long-Hammond said of her recent debate trip to Ireland. "There is a cultural awareness and understanding that becomes an experience that transcends the policy discussion that typically happens in a debate round. The Debate Team engaged in discussions with students from twelve different countries at the Trinity College tournament. This style of debate is transformative in nature."

Karen Beiser and Precious McKenzie have collaborated to take business and professional writing students to England and Ireland.

Mark Moak and Jim Baken have taken students to Italy for a semester to study art, history, and language.

Lucas Ward and Kayhan Ostovar have taken environmental science students to Peru, Costa Rica, Tanzania, and the Canadian Arctic.

This year, several groups are traveling abroad. Shelby-Jo Long Hammond and Precious McKenzie are collaborating to bring students to the United Kingdom in May to study British Romantic Literature and Ireland to study Irish Protest.

Karen Beiser will also be traveling in May, to take students to Germany to study business. Kayhan Ostovar is leading environmental science students on a trip to Tanzania in July.

In the fall semester, the Art Department will be guiding up to fourteen students on a trip to Italy from September 24 through November 16. Students will begin at the Villa Pieve with Italian language and art history classes, then move on to Florence and Rome for a two-week art history encounter, led and taught by Professor Mark Moak. After two weeks of touring, the program returns to the Villa Pieve near Perugia, in the heart of Italy, where students will continue to learn Italian from local instructor, Catia Melani, and will record and post their experiences in a blog. Additionally, students will take courses in drawing and travel photography. Professor Jim Baken will teach Drawing I and II and Dave Shumway, adjunct professor of photography, will teach digital photography and travel

photography.

"Why should students study art history abroad? As far as the art goes, they can see it in context," said Moak.

"Pictures in the classroom is one thing; being there is another thing entirely.

In Rome, students can be overpowered by the colossal portrait of the emperor Constantine on the Capitoline and then walk to the Borghese and stand in awe at Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne. Or survey Florence from atop the Dome of Florence Cathedral and then walk a block and weep in front of Donatello’s Mary Magdalene."

"But it’s not just about experiencing art. In our Semester in Italy Program, I have witnessed students stepping out of

their comfort zones and experiencing a different culture far from home," he added. "I have seen them building camaraderie with classmates who become colleagues and life-long friends, and I have watched the transformation of young people into confident citizens of the world. I believe in the benefits of studying abroad for our students and feel so blessed that we have the chance to lead them. After all, these are our future leaders."

INTERNATIONAL WEEK This March, Rocky Mountain College celebrates its fourth annual International Week, a series of events sponsored Green & Gold 9

Flavya Siqueira Home Country: Brazil Anticipated Graduation: May 2018 Majors: History, Political Science Minors: Business Management and Pre-Law On choosing RMC...

I learned about Rocky when an admissions counselor visited my high school in Roberts, Montana, a small town near Red Lodge, where I was a foreign exchange student in 2013. The exchange program let the host family choose the student, so I like to say that Montana chose me.

On clubs and activities...

I participate in the Debate Team, Students for a Sensible Drug Policy, and Young Students for Liberty. I also work for the International Programs Office.

On working with The Fund for American Studies...

My academic advisor, Dr. Matthew O'Gara, nominated me and helped me apply for The Fund for American Studies' Capital Semester Program in Washington, D.C., which included 30 students who were given the opportunity to intern with some of the most influencial organizations and offices in the country. I was an intern for the Embassy of Brazil, while also taking classes at George Washington University through a partnership with the University's Economics department.

On her future...

I have a one-year work visa for after I graduate, I would like to get involved in political lobbying or public relations while I am in the U.S. 10 Rocky Mountain College

and organized by the Office of International Programs and a number of other collaborators across campus.

"Each office or program has an interest in internationality," said West Martin. "If I am to accomplish a large program like International Week and have a great impact across campus, I have to involve everyone, every office I can on campus. It makes us all better at what we can and want to do."

Prior to the first International Week in 2014, the Office of International Programs coordinated several yearly International Dinner events, in which international students would hang flags from their home countries in the dining hall, submit recipes for traditional meals, and assist with the preparation of the dinner for their fellow students. Since joining RMC in 2011, West Martin has sought to expand not only the inclusiveness of international students and cultures into the Rocky community, but also to expand their representation within the student body. One of her first tasks was to address the declining interest in the International Dinner.

Several international students worked with West Martin to come up with events that would interest the broader student body. The feedback she received led West Martin to establish week-long international-themed programming with a more comprehensive and conversational approach to replace the one-night dinner event. The first iteration of International Week focused on live music and other performances; an "International Coffee House;" outdoor recreation, such as rugby and cricket; and themed dinners that showcased the cuisine of a new country each night.

International Week was an immediate success. Two of the dinners were open to all Rocky students and the foods offered were customary to the countries that made up the College’s international student population. The International Coffee House was packed, offering a variety of international beverages-boba tea, Thai lattes, papaya lassis, and frescas-as well as desserts, all free of charge. Students also attended a performance by Palestinian comedian Mo Amer, whose routine emphasizes a number of Middle-Eastern issues.

The program has only strengthened since its first year.

In 2016, International Week included a Soap Box Speaker Series, which provided opportunities for staff and faculty to get on the Soap Box and discuss matters close to their hearts within a global context. Topics included "Irish Protest," "The U.S. is the Best: Opportunities Here You Won’t Get There," "Discriminatory Names for Women and Muslims Around the World," and many more. This year’s International Week will include staff, faculty, and students on the Soap Box. 2017 INTERNATIONAL WEEK SCHEDULE This year's events will kick off with Irish-themed programming on Friday, March 17. There will be an Irish/English Wheel of Facts, tennis polo will be played on the RMC Green, and a Soap Box Speaker. March 18 will be Asianthemed, with Jian-zi (a shuttlecock sport) on the Green

and karaoke in the evening. The weekend will wrap up with a celebration of Africa on Sunday. The College community can participate in basket weaving and the playing of ga-ga (a dodgeball-like game played in an octoganal space) on the Green.

Monday, March 20, showcases Germany and features rugby, Game Night in the library, and a Soap Box Speaker.

TieDiversity will also be held in the Bair Family Student Center. Tuesday returns to the Ireland theme and will include archery tag on the Green, a Coffee & Conversation event, and an additional Soap Box Speaker. Wednesday brings Polynesian culture into focus. There will be limbo and a luau in the Student Center during lunch and a Soapbox Speaker in the evening.

Thursday introduces French culture and issues to the campus, with French desserts being served in the Student Center, capture the flag being played on the Green, and a Soap Box Speaker in the evening. The English Department will also host an open mic poetry night in Fraley Lounge.

The final day is dedicated to Latin cultures, headlined by the Grand Fiesta, featuring a performance by John Roberts y Pan Blanco on the RMC Green at 6:30 p.m.

Each day's theme features a special dinner, prepared by

Sodexo, that incorporates cultural recipes from the country or region being celebrated. The international dinners, held in McDonald Commons, are free to all members of the RMC community on Friday, March 17 (Irish); Wednesday, March 22 (Luau); and Friday, March 24 (Latin).

ABOUT THE POSTER Each year's International Week poster is designed by Maria Isabel Bonilla Uribe (Class of 2015), an alum from Colombia. This year’s poster (pictured above) has taken on the theme of the Hawaiian goddess Papa, who has the power to give life and to heal. In Uribe's illustration, Papa is blowing life into International Week and the countries represented on campus.

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Visualize Progress

Upgrades Bring New Opportunities to RMC Rocky Mountain College formally launched the public phase of its impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow capital campaign on November 14, 2015. This $21 million capital campaign includes $17 million to build a new science building and renovate the existing science building, $2 million for an operations and maintenance endowment for the science building, and $2 million for enhancements to the Herb Klindt Field.

The enhancements to Klindt Field began with the official impACT Today, Transform Tomorrow Groundbreaking Ceremony (pictured above) on April 9, 2016, and were completed the following August. The enhancements included stabilization of the bowl; field replacement, which allows student athletes to use the field for games and also as a year-round practice field and reduces the risk of injuries; the addition of stadium lights, allowing for a partnership with Billings Central Catholic to host Friday night games on the RMC cam12 Rocky Mountain College

pus; and iron fencing and stone entry way. The Opening Ceremony (pictured top-right) for the new Herb Klindt Field took place on September 10, 2016, when the Battlin' Bears defeated Frontier Conference Rival Carroll College 21-20.

Construction on Phase I of the new science building began in September and includes building a new $8.9 million, three-story, 32,972 square-foot science building. The completion of this first phase is estimated for January 2018.

Phase II of the project will include renovating the existing Bair Science building and is scheduled to begin in Spring 2018 with completion projected for Fall 2019.

The project will establish research spaces in every discipline of the natural sciences. Having dedicated teaching spaces allows faculty to create learning environments that meet the needs of a growing student body and help accelerate lab-based science instruction to a new level. Upgraded systems will also enhance opportunities for interde-

partmental collaboration and improve technology that will allow RMC faculty to employ the very best instructional practices. Due to a lack of space, there have been very few non-science classes taught in the current science facilities. However, the new science center will open doors to other disciplines, throughout the liberal arts, by sharing similar spaces, including those involving the environmental sciences.

Through this building project, the original structure’s 25,000 square feet will be fully renovated and repurposed.

The upgraded facility will allow the College to expand its outstanding Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, incorporate much-needed general instructional space, and provide laboratory space for the physics and geology departments. The new addition will be comprised of state-of-the-art laboratories for the biology, chemistry, and environmental science programs.

This additional space also allows for the

expansion of the Health and Human Performance (HHP) program, which is one of the College’s largest disciplines.

Every student at Rocky Mountain College studies the natural sciences and will benefit from these new facilities.

Every student, regardless of major, will study in these new, state-of-the-art learning environments. The plans will include adding laboratory space, classrooms, and offices that reflect a modern interpretation of the campus’ historic aesthetics.

A short walk across campus, Losekamp Hall welcomed the addition of the music department’s new Yamaha NU1 hybrid piano lab (pictured bottom-right). The nine digital/acoustic pianos combine a superb upright action-featured in Yamaha’s higher-end upright pianos-with the lush sound sampled from the finest hand-built Yamaha instrument, the CFX concert grand piano. Since the NU1 creates sound digitally and can be interconnected to other Yamaha hybrid pianos via audio outputs, a teacher can instruct from one instrument while interacting with many students at once, each of them learning in the privacy of their individual headphones.

"I am very impressed with the NU1 because of its sound quality and am excited to be able to teach in a group learning environment where I can have all the students play at once, by themselves, or in small groups to utilize a full range of teaching pedagogies," said Dr. Jen Bratz, associate professor of music.

"Since we’re a small school with limited resources, the opportunity to have a high-level instrument that doesn’t need to be tuned was a clear deciding factor."

For Rocky Mountain College music students, the NU1 piano lab represents a significant improvement over the 66-key digital keyboards that had been the mainstay of music instruction at the school prior to this upgrade. A fundraising campaign culminating with a solo piano concert by Montana native Philip Aaberg, a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer who gained international recognition for his Windham Hill releases, helped make this improvement possible.

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RMC Health

Rocky Puts Community First with New HHP Tech The health and human performance (HHP) sector has transformed itself into a proactive body over the last twenty years. Instead of waiting for an injury to occur, HHP specialists are working with athletes to prevent the causes of most common injuries.

No longer are experts in the field waiting for causes in order to find the proper effects; rather, they seek precursor causes to generate the desired effects.

"We believe that education is the greatest motivator to affect behavior.

However, appropriately understood and applied education is not always easy to come by in a time of informational overload."

"Our vision for HHP at Rocky is to create a wellness-centered campus unlike any other in the state, with an emphasized dedication to supporting the complete health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community."

HEALTH IS BEHAVIOR

BUILDING THE LAB

This proactive and collaborative approach is the driving force behind the initiatives of Rocky Mountain College's Health and Human Performance program, including the development of the new HHP lab located in the Fortin Education Center. "Health is behavior," said Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance Nich Pertuit.

In an effort primarily spearheaded

by Pertuit, the Health and Human Performance department has worked toward developing the most comprehensive health screening lab in the state. Thanks to grant funding provided by the Charles M. Bair Family Trust last summer, the department was able to lay the foundation of its lab with two key

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pieces of cutting-edge technology: the Fit 3-D Pro Body Scanner (pictured next page, bottom) and the InBody 770 Body Composition Analyzer (pictured above). Rocky Mountain College now boasts the only lab in the state with the Fit 3-D Pro Body Scanner, and, combined with the InBody 770, students and faculty are now able to collect extensive health measurements both outside and inside the body, creating a wide variety of new ways of learning through handson methods.

The Fit 3-D Pro Scanner is an innovative body scanner that captures a three-dimensional, 360-degree image of the human body and extracts the most commonly used measurements tracked for fitness. In only 40 seconds, the scanner creates a full-body avatar of the human subject and automatically compiles over 450 body measurements, including circumference measurements of the neck, chest, biceps, forearms,

waist, hips, thighs, and calves, so that users can visualize and quantitatively track health progress.

This equipment is being used beyond the tracking of anthropomorphic changes for those looking at how their body adjusts to health and fitness routines; it also visually demonstrates how asymmetries in limbs can lead to injuries in the sport setting. "In less than one minute, the Fit 3-D creates an avatar that is an objective image of the user," Pertuit said.

"To see the shape of your avatar change, and exactly where on your body those changes are coming from, is more motivating than just tracking numbers on a scale."

The InBody 770 is among the most accurate body composition analyzing equipment in the world. It measures body fat percent, lean muscle mass, visceral fat, basal metabolism, total body water, segmental mass measurements, and intra-cellular versus extra-cellular water content for every limb.

The overall purposes of this lab are to research and promote interventions and strategies that would improve overall health, fitness, and wellness, as well as prevention of injuries; provide the community access to affordable, state-of-the-art fitness assessments, health information, and individualized exercise recommendations to improve their condition, and reduce chronic pain and disease risk; enhance sports performance and athletic achievement through testing for sport-specific physical characteristics and developing personalized training recommendations based on the results; and enrich student learning by providing unique opportunities to participate firsthand in comprehensive evidence-based practices and research.

The lab is already being implemented in health and human performance classes, and students are being trained in the use of the technology to both guide and track health progress and goals. College community members have taken advantage of the new equipment, as well, with many members of the faculty and staff participating in personalized screenings.

"For the past year and a half, we have partnered with Granite Fitness to offer Rocky employees special access to Granite's Biggest Loser 20-Pound Challenge," said Kelly Edwards, vice president for institutional advancement.

"This technology is allowing each participant to privately track their individual progress in conjunction with the fitness program, seeing visual representations of how their health is improving as they eat better and excercise more effectively. More importantly, health and human performance faculty are on-hand to provide meaningful insight and guidance."

OPPORTUNITIES According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations and industries related to healthcare are projected to grow more than any other field in the next decade.

Total employment is projected to increase 19 percent between 2014 to 2024, "much faster than the average for

Dr. Nich Pertuit Title: Associate Professor Department: Health & Human Performance Joined RMC Faculty: Fall 2015 On choosing RMC...

The mission and core themes of Rocky speak to me and align with my goals as an educator. I am constantly looking for ways to "cultivate critical thinking, creative expression, ethical decision-making, informed citizenship, and professional excellence," and I am proud to be a part of an institution and community that prioritizes these outcomes. I have autonomy at Rocky to work with students on projects that I am also passionate about, and I love that we put teaching first here. I get excited every day to come to work because I know the meaningful impact that we are making not only in the lives of our own students, but also the community of Billings. My wife and I both grew up in Billings. This place is home.

On his teaching philosophy...

Our students are the most important part of the institution. Everything I do as a teacher is fueled by what can be done to help our students learn more, expand their perspectives to increase critical thinking, equip them with problem-solving tools that can be applied in any domain, help them to understand how to regain an internal focus of control over as much of their life as possible, and to help them achieve their goals in their current and future vocations. I suppose I abide by what would be called a humanistic approach to teaching.

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all other occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs. This growth is expected due to an aging population and because federal health insurance reform should increase the number of individuals who have access to health insurance."

"Over the next three years, we aim to be able to place 100 percent of our students into HHP careers or graduate programs within their first year following graduation,� said Pertuit. “The lab is already providing a wide variety of new opportunities for all members of the Rocky Mountain College and Billings communities.�

For students at RMC, this means expanded opportunities in undergraduate research, more comprehensive data collection and analysis, and handson experience with state-of-the-art technology will provide a leg up in an increasingly competitive professional market.

"The lab equipment provides me with unique experiences and insights that strengthen my understanding of things I learn in the classroom," said HHP student Will Peppard (Class of 2018).

"This sets me apart as I prepare for a future in strength and conditioning."

Faculty will also enjoy the increase in academic research opportunities, as well as a significant improvement in ways to implement interactive methodologies to lesson plans.

The innovative lab, when fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, will significantly expand affordable health services and wellness programming for those on and off campus, while also providing unique educational and career opportunities for our students. It will also enhance athletic achievement through new and innovative performance testing for sport and body specific physiological characteristics.

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Allison Corbyn (Class of 2010) Tina Erhardt (Class of 2011) Jake Penwell (Class of 2006) Jarrod Weenum (Class of 2003)

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Faculty Spotlight Dr. Julie Beicken Eager to Develop Sociology at RMC G&G: What are some of the challenges and opportunities you have experienced while teaching sociology at a small liberal arts college in Montana?

G&G: What brought you to RMC? Julie Beicken: Because of my wonderful experience at a liberal arts college as an undergraduate, I went to graduate school with the intention of teaching at a small liberal arts college when I finished. When I started to read about Rocky, I was very impressed with its dedication to the liberal arts as well as its unique aviation and equestrian programs. Rocky offers its faculty and students small class sizes, close relationships between students and professors, and the fostering of a true intellectual community. All of these are things I value immensely, and I have been very privileged to join the Rocky family. Also, my husband and I love the outdoors and were very excited to move to Montana.

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JB: The students at Rocky are overwhelmingly kind and it is a pleasure to work with them in the classroom. It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to teach small classes where you get to know each student well and understand the complexity of their perspectives. This enriches me as a teacher because I can tailor my courses to fit the particular needs and interests of the students in front of me. In my larger core classes, I get to interact with students from all over campus, and this provides me with insight into Rocky’s other programs and the wide range of experiences students bring to the table.

Another wonderful opportunity at Rocky is that I get to teach an array of classes so I can really explore sociology as a discipline, as opposed to teaching the same two or three classes over and over again. I am very pleased when non-sociology majors take a second or third class with me because they have developed an interest in the material.

Any teacher will tell you that it is an immensely difficult job. Many of the challenges I face should be familiar to anyone who has taught—designing appropriate assignments that push

the students to think critically and creatively, developing activities for the classroom that enhance understanding of the material and keep the students’ attention, creating a space that is open to all viewpoints and ideas, and motivating the students to ask difficult questions. I have had to learn how to teach sociological material differently to students who are largely from rural communities in this region of the country. For example, one of my students at Rocky had 81 students in her whole high school, compared to the 800 in my graduating class alone. Sociologically, this means sometimes shifting the examples I give in class.

G&G: Can you briefly share some information about the work you have been doing on the Crow Reservation?

JB: Professor Cristi Hunnes designed a substance abuse prevention program at a middle school on the Crow Reservation a few years ago. I was asked to take over the program this past summer. I have continued the project that Dr. Hunnes began—a group of four RMC students and I collaborate with faculty and students at Little Big Horn College to work with middle school youth in Pryor. We do a voluntary after school substance abuse prevention program about once or twice a month. The program incorporates Crow culture, history, and

faces in the crowd

Traditions

tradition—spearheaded by Little Big Horn College—into an intervention designed to promote mental and physical health and deter substance use. The RMC students take a yearlong class with me where we read about Crow culture, historical trauma, and the empirical research on substance abuse prevention projects with American Indian youth, and they assist in designing the activities we do with the middle school youth. Additionally, the project seeks to measure the efficacy of our program. We are hopeful the project will continue as it benefits the RMC students to learn about the tribe of this region and the middle school youth—some of whom we hope will one day attend Rocky.

G&G: Which of your classes have you found the most rewarding?

JB: My upper division courses are always very fulfilling because I get to work closely with students I know well and dive deeply into sociological material I find very compelling. But Introduction to Sociology has been my most rewarding class. I really enjoy getting to know a diverse group of students on campus and it is a true pleasure to see them begin to think like sociologists. Even at 8:00 a.m., I have had some of the most delightful interactions, interesting discussions, and formative teaching experiences since I’ve been at Rocky. I always look forward to that class.

G&G: What are your goals for sociology studies at Rocky?

JB: I’ve been developing a program that teaches students to make connections between their own experiences and larger historical and social trends. I see sociology as a central discipline of the liberal arts, helping students to think critically about the world around them. I’ve also developed a wide range of courses—from "Sociology of Sport" to "Punishment and Society"—to prepare majors for whatever aspect of sociology they might pursue after graduation and to have an array of electives for interested non-majors to choose from. I want sociology students to leave prepared to apply sociological principles connecting the individual to larger social forces to their everyday lives.

Amberly Tanzosh

Assumed the role of Campus Safety Coordinator in July of 2016.

Art Lusse

Joined RMC in December of 2016, establishing the Office of the Ombud.

G&G: What is your favorite thing about working at RMC? JB: My ability to create close and lasting relationships with the students. Because of Rocky’s small class sizes, I really get to know each of my students well, and can cater my courses to their interests and to help them grow individually as scholars.

It’s a very rewarding experience and I’m thrilled to be a part of the RMC community.

Marcella Buster

Arrived in June of 2016 as the Director of Human Resources.

Campus Life

YWiB Leads Proactive Approach to Campus Safety Early during her presentation in the Fortin Education Center on January 17, Carla Verbsky asked the 200 women present to define self defense.

The group was gathered in the Fortin Education Center gymnasium for the first G.R.E.A.T. Self Defense workshop for women to be held on the Rocky Mountain College campus, an effort spearheaded by the student organization Young Women in Business (YWiB).

"The instinct is to think that self defense is about fighting or physicality," said YWiB President Shadya Jarecke (Class of 2017). "Carla did an excellent job of helping these women to understand that protecting themselves can be equally achieved through words and body language."

Violence on college campuses— particularly sexual violence—is a national concern. A 2015 report from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center stated that one in 20 Rocky Mountain College

five women in the U.S. experience sexual assault while in college. In 2014, to combat the prevalence of sexual assault in college communities, the White House launched the It's On Us campaign with the specific task of improving campus cultures through a focus on prevention.

The self defense class attracted students, faculty, staff, and other community members alike. Jarecke estimates that approximately seven-eighths of the participants were members of the Rocky community, highlighting the College's interest to address campus safety concerns proactively.

"Shadya has a heart for young women, which aligns with Carla's," RMC Campus Safety Coordinator Amberly Tanzosh said. "The desire was for women to learn at least one effective technique that could save their lives, and for women to support one another, be on the same team,

and put aside what can be common petty behaviors."

The evening began with presentations from YWiB, Verbsky, and Kori Keller of the Ramsey Keller Memorial. The discussion focused on how women can empower themselves and each other through a number of self defense techniques. "G.R.E.A.T. Self Defense is the platform I created so that I can share knowledge and life experiences with others, honestly and openly," Verbsky said prior to the class. "Through self defense, I teach character skills such as integrity, self control, respect, humility, compassion, discipline, and perseverance."

"They come here thinking that they need a black belt, to be able to kick and punch. Then they leave with a smile on their faces and feeling like they have all the power in the world."

Beyond the short physical lessons, Verbsky emphasized methods by which situations that make women

more vulnerable can be avoided.

The martial arts instruction provided women with the skills to protect themselves when necessary.

"I appreciated the way Carla taught the class," Tanzosh added.

"She emphasized how self defense starts with doing everything you can to not put yourself into situations that would call for a physical response, such as being aware of your surroundings instead of having your eyes glued to your cell phone and using words to talk down a situation, rather than looking for a fight."

The evening closed with refreshments and networking.

Jarecke has been pleased with the results of the self defense class.

"Since the event, many women who I had never met otherwise—which is surprising on such a small campus—were approaching me to share their appreciation for the class," she said. "It makes me feel good to know that this has impacted so many women at Rocky."

With the success of the first session, YWiB and Verbsky are enthusiastic about holding a second self defense class at RMC this spring, but no details have been finalized.

"We’d like to dedicate more time to focusing on the physical aspects of self defense and training," Jarecke added. "The goal is to continue from where the first class left off."

The G.R.E.A.T. Self Defense class at Rocky Mountain College was co-sponsored by Stand Up RMC and RMC Campus Safety. The Young Women in Business club is open to all Rocky students and gathers monthly.

City of Billings, RMC Host NAIA National Tournament The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on September 7, 2016, that Rocky Mountain College and the City of Billings will serve as hosts to the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championships for at least 2017 and 2018.

This is the twelfth national championship held by the NAIA in the state of Montana and the first since Great Falls hosted the NAIA Wrestling National Championships in 2004. The last major NAIA event hosted in Billings was the NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, which were held in the Magic City from 1968 to 1972.

Teams from Rocky Mountain College and Visit Billings, including Billings Mayor Tom Hanel, welcomed representatives from the NAIA for a short visit to the city in mid-August. Jamie Adams, NAIA Associate Director of Championship Events, said of the visit: "From the start, it was the energy [RMC and Visit Billings]...the energy the community as a whole brought. All the aspects were showcased."

A few weeks later, the tournament was awarded, relocating the event from its previous home in Independence, Missouri.

"We are excited about our Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship finding a home in the great northwest," said NAIA 22 Rocky Mountain College

President and CEO Jim Carr. "We are confident that Visit Billings and Rocky Mountain College will deliver on a first-class event that will be an outstanding experience for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans."

The 32-team, single-elimination contest will be held at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark between March 17-21 and will feature some of the nation’s top athletic programs.

"We are thrilled to be named the host community for the 2017 and 2018 Women's Basketball National Championships," said Visit Billings Executive Director Alex Tyson.

"While the economic impact and privilege to host the NAIA for this

event is appreciated as a city, being able to offer this caliber of play to Billings and regional residents will be an even greater opportunity as a community."

As the host institution, Rocky Mountain College receives automatic placement in the tournament, which will be the first time that the Battlin’ Bears Women’s Basketball program will be competing for the national title under the guidance of Head Coach Wes Keller (pictured above).

Keller is no stranger to the national stage, however, having served as assistant to Men's Basketball Head Coach Bill Dreikosen when the Battlin' Bears ran the table at the

2009 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.

"We advanced to the national tournament three times while I was coaching in the Men's Basketball program," Keller said. "You have to get beyond the parade—that first round game. Once you get through the parade, anything can happen. You need to take it one game at a time and just enjoy each moment."

"This is a great opportunity for Treasure State to show its support for women's basketball," Keller added.

"We are excited to be competing with the best teams in the country."

Leading the Battlin' Bears into the national tournament will be seniors Brandy Kumm (Class of 2017) and Jayde LeFevre (Class of 2017), as well as top scoring juniors Keisha Engelhardt (Class of 2018, 12.4 PPG, 6.3 REB) and Hailee Farstveet (Class of 2018, 10.1 PPG, 3.5 REB). Unfortunately, the team will enter the tournament without point guard Mikayla Jones (Class of 2018, pictured left, 13.5 PPG, 2.8 steals), who injured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a 60-58 win at University of MontanaNorthern on January 13 and was sidelined for the remainder of the season.

The highlight of the 2016-2017 season was a strong November, during which the Battlin' Bears went 6-2, including a season-best, six-game win streak between November 5-25.

"Rocky and Visit Billings put a lot of time and effort into bringing a championship event of this size to Montana," said RMC Athletic Director Bruce Parker.

"Hosting and competing in the national tournament will be a great opportunity and a great challenge for the Battlin’ Bears. We are looking forward to it."

Visitor Information Event: 37th Annual NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship Dates: March 17-21, 2017 Location: Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark Billings, Montana Format: 32-team single-elimination tournament Website: www.visitbillings.com/naia.php

SCHEDULE First Round March 15: Day One, 8 games, starting at 8:30 a.m.

March 16: Day Two, 8 games, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Second Round March 17: 8 games, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Quarterfinals March 18: 4 games, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Semifinals March 20: 2 games, 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

NAIA National Championship Game March 21, 7:00 p.m.

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SUMMER

CAMPS 2017 Check out the Summer Camps available this year!

RMC Golf Camp Soccer Academy, Fly Fishing Camp, Art Academy Battlin’ Bears Boys & Girls Basketball Camp RMC Aviation Camp Big Man Football Camp Volleyball Camp: Elite Skills and Competition Volleyball Camp: Skills Camp 2 Battlin’ Bears Youth Football

June 5-7 June 5-9 June 12-14 June 13-15 June 15-16 June 18-20 June 22-23 July 5-7

All camps, except fly fishing and art academy, will have registration online.

Visit: http://rocky.edu/athletics/camps/SummerCamps.php.

For more information, contact 406.657.1040 or fawd@rocky.edu.

CAMPS & CONFERENCES 1511 Poly Dr - Billings, MT 59102 24 Rocky Mountain College

Benson Koech Claims First X-C All-American Honor On a windy day this past November, on the North Farm Cross Country Course in Elsah, Ill., Benson Koech (Class of 2019, pictured above) made Rocky Mountain College history. His ninth place finish at the NAIA National Cross Country Championships made Koech the first Battlin' Bears runner to earn NAIA All-American honors in the sport.

"A lot of our runners don't know how fast they are until they compete on a lower-altitude course," RMC Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Mike McLean said before the team left for Illinois. "It's a great experience, especially for the two freshmen who get a chance to compete at the highest level so early in their careers." Koech completed the 8-kilometer course in 24:51. The Battlin' Bears sent two runners from the women's cross country team to compete in the National Championship race. Senior Mackenzie O'Dore (Class of 2017) placed 121st

with a time of 18:51 on the 5-kilometer course, while freshman Courtney Hallock (Class of 2020) placed 221st with a time of 19:41.

"He ran extremely smart," Coach Mike McClean said. "I was not surprised by his placement at nationals. He was in the thick of it with the top runners in the country for the whole race."

In his short time at Rocky Mountain College, Koech has already earned All-American honors twice, achieving the feat as a member of the distance medley relay team that captured fifth place at the NAIA National Outdoor Track Championships last spring.

Also competing as members of the All-American distance medley squad were Gino Giovagnoli (Class of 2018), Brenden Leaming (Class of 2019), and Fred Petsch (Class of 2017).

"He has tremendous, untapped potential," McLean added. "The natural talent is definitely there."

In addition to his All-American performance, Koech earned Frontier Conference Athlete of the Week recognition four times during the fall cross country season.

Koech emigrated from Bomet, Kenya, and began his studies at RMC in January of 2015. His major is currently undecided, but Koech has taken an interest in biology.

"I had been looking for colleges on the internet when I came across Rocky Mountain College," Koech said. "Coach Mike offered me a scholarship to run, and I was very impressed with the College."

When asked what he likes most about attending Rocky, Koech said, "I really like Rocky's community in general. They are amazing people...My teammates have become my brothers and sisters, and my coaches and professors have played an integral part in helping me. I really appreciate them."

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Campus Life RMC Focuses on Military Friendly Efforts A plaque, affixed to a large stone, sits just outside the entrace to the Bair Family Student Center. It is a commemorative item, recognizing one of Theodore Roosevelt's last collegiate addresses, which took place on the campus of Billings Polytechnic Institute—now the home of Rocky Mountain College—on October 5, 1918.

During that address, he said, "This is the kind of school that builds character and trains for the highest type of leadership."

Roosevelt is also known for saying that "a man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards."

Recently identified as a "Military Friendly Campus," Rocky Mountain College has taken this recognition as a challenge to truly honor those who have served in the armed forces, as well as to provide better services for those seeking to further their education. Led

by Jill Washburn (pictured right), a collaboration between the Office of Veteran Resources and the Student Veterans Club has led to identifying key initiatives, intentional programming, and steps to highlight and improve the veteran and student service member experience on campus.

"RMC is sensitive to the unique needs of students that have served in the military, and we are committed to providing academic, social, and financial assistance whenever needed," said Vice President and Dean of Student 26 Rocky Mountain College

Life Brad Nason. "The College is dedicated to supporting and honoring our veterans and their families and we are grateful for their service to country."

Utilizing a questionnaire from the Military Friendly Campus guidance, the group has been evaluating the answers currently provided by the College, while also starting to prioritize areas of improvement and clarity for the entire institution.

"The ultimate goal for this exercise is to educate our current student veterans about what it means to be labeled as military friendly so that they can, in turn, educate others throughout the College community," said Washburn.

One of the most significant im-

provements in military friendliness on campus was the establishment of the Student Veterans Club in 2015 This student-driven group has positioned itself as the front line for many of the initiatives designed to support veterans as they pursue higher education. The veterans in this club help with prospective student veterans or service members with the application and orientation process and often guide prospective students through the benefits available to them. Additionally, current veteran students mentor incoming veterans and service members through their first semester and provide academic peer advising when necessary.

The club serves as an advocate to the College in the interest of veterans and service members, and the group's members also function as experts on local, regional, and national programs and resources available to veterans and their families.

The Student Veterans Club and Office of Veteran Resources are also working with the Office of Admissions to better communicate with veterans and active service members about the benefits of education at Rocky Mountain College, as well as the resources that are available to them as a result of their military service. "Recognizing the commitment and service of our veterans, active duty, and ROTC students to our country and our campus is at the heart of our mission as an institution," said RMC’s Dean of Enrollment Services Austin Mapston.

With a more comprehensive approach to the overall college experience, the Office of Veteran Resources intends to better serve both retired and active service members from admission through graduation.

During his speech as a President's Cup recipient at the 2016 Commencement ceremony, Larry Whitaker (Class of 2017, pictured top-right) said: "As a prospective student in the summer of 2013, I first met with business professor James Smith who answered my inquiries about the college, invited me to attend one of his classes, and encouraged me to submit an application for enrollment. Afterwards, I felt a greater sense of security in making a transition into Rocky Mountain College as a full-time student and discovered that professors here exemplified this institution’s expert knowledge and concern for student growth."

"Hence, my success here at Rocky and very presence upon this platform is directly attributed to the faculty, staff, administrators, and fellow students who helped me throughout the administrative and collegiate process."

In the photo, Whitaker displays the Navy Veteran stole he had received the prior April. Each year, graduating Green & Gold 27

Joe Mutchler Branch of Service: United States Air Force Served: 14 years Anticipated Graduation: May 2017 Major: Aeronautical Science Why Rocky Mountain College?

I wanted to pursue a piloting education, get back into flying. RMC also accepts Yellow Ribbon benefits.

Biggest fear returning to college?

Fear. Fear of failure, not knowing how to transition from 14 years in the military to civilian life.

What has contributed to your success at Rocky?

The Aviation faculty are awesome instructors, and, due to their own military experience, they understood my fears and challenges. They have made the transition that much easier with advice, guidance, and expertise.

Jill Washburn also helped with sponsoring events that encourage veterans to connect with other student veterans to promote camaraderie and acceptance. I also have to acknowledge that my success would not be possible without the support of my family.

Advice for RMC student veterans?

It’s going to be hard, but don’t give up. Only 13% of veterans who go back to college graduate; 87% give up. Don’t be prideful—use college resources. Use your money wisely! Understand prior to enrolling what your benefits cover and do not cover. Make a plan ahead of time—each branch of service has its own education office. Reach out and lean on them for expertise with applying to school and using the benefits you have earned.

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veterans and active military service members are presented with a stole bearing their military affiliation that they proudly wear during Commencement. The 2017 Military Honor Stole Ceremony is schedule for April 20 in Prescott Hall.

While there are approximately forty veterans and active military members currently attending Rocky, one program in which they are most prevalent is in aeronautical science. "Our veterans bring discipline and leadership skills to their flight training that make them better pilots and makes our program better," said RMC Director of Aviation Dan Hargrove, a 21-year veteran and retired Air Force officer. "Most of the Aviation program staff and faculty are veterans, so I think we do a great job meeting their unique needs. They are very valued in our program."

Perhaps the most visible demonstration of increased support for those who have served can be found in Battlin' Bears athletics. Through an effort coordinated by the Office of Veteran Resources, members of Warrior Wishes Montana present the colors at all Battlin' Bears home athletic competitions. Warrior Wishes Montana is a nonprofit founded and operated by veterans that is dedicated to providing support to veterans who are experiencing financial hardship, incarceration, recovering from a disaster, or pursuing higher education.

Additionally, Rocky became the first college or university in Montana to dedicate a POW/MIA stadium seat at a ceremony during the Military Appreciation football game against University of Montana-Western on November 12 (pictured page 27 bottom). A similar ceremony was held during the basketball double-header against Montana State University-Northern on February 2. The chairs at Herb Klindt Field and in the Fortin Education Center, which bear the POW/MIA crest insignia, recognize the incredible cost paid by those who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy, those who fought and died for our country. Each will remain unoccupied to symbolize that there will always be a place for those who are still prisoners of war or missing in action.

"Here at the College, we hold those who are actively serving and veterans in the highest regard," said Washburn. "This is just one small way we can show how much we respect them."

Spiritual Life Woeste Emphasizes Service Learning in Spiritual Life The Lillis Chapel and Office of Spiritual Life may be tucked into the southeast corner downstairs in the Bair Family Student Center, but the effects of the work that RMC Chaplain Kim Woeste (pictured right) has been doing there reach widely across campus.

"Chaplain Woeste is deeply committed to our students and the College's heritage," RMC President Robert Wilmouth said. "She has worked tirelessly to reinvigorate our relationships with the church community, strengthen ties to our founding churches, and educate hundreds of students through faith-based programming."

THE CHURCH TRADITION The story outlining Rocky Mountain College's church traditions is not straightforward. It begins with people of faith who sought to provide a quality education on the western frontier and it extends over the next 139 years through numerous locations, predecessor institutions, and transitions—all of which contributed to making the College what it is today: a premier liberal arts institution with ties to the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church, and the United Church of Christ. The early influence of the three religious denominations has resulted in a learning community distinguished by thoughtful inquiry, ethical decision-making, active citizenship and a focus on the development of the whole person.

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In the 1870s, as people of faith moved into the western frontier, they established churches, hospitals, orphanages, and schools of higher learning because they valued the pursuit of knowledge and service to society. The founders of the College recognized no separation between a belief in God and a belief that all people deserve access to education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid.

"Ultimately, the founders of those first institutions were putting their faith into action," said Chaplain Woeste. "I try to challenge students in that same spirit, asking them 'Because of what you believe, what do you value? What will you do?'"

In October, Rocky Mountain College underwent an accreditation process with the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. This was an opportunity for the Church to review the College's institutional integrity and church-relatedness. It also provided an opportunity for the College to affirm relationships with the related denominations. The review committee recommended the continued listing of Rocky Mountain College as a United Methodist-related institution without qualification.

"A true liberal arts education should always include thinking about what it means to live a meaningful life," said RMC President Robert Wilmouth.

"Faith-based service initiatives remain a model for the rest of the College as we seek to expand our role in the community and continue our emphasis on responsible leadership. By learning how religious traditions have filtered into different cultures, our students open new horizons for themselves and become more informed and engaged members of their communities. Our students will appreciate difference, encourage dialogue and inspire others."

Rocky Mountain College celebrates its religious heritage through a variety of traditional events during the year, such as the Yule Log Dinner in November, Lessons and Carols in December, Candlelight Dinner in February, and Baccalaureate during Commencement Weekend. The Yule Log Dinner and Lessons and Carols events bring all members of the Rocky community together for holiday festivities, showcasing the many talents of the College’s students, faculty, and staff. Candlelight Dinner, now in its 108th year, honors the first students of Billings Polytechnic Institute, who ate their first meal by candlelight on what is is now the RMC campus. Baccalaureate is a service of worship that honors a graduating class.

The event celebrates learning and typically includes a farewell sermon delivered to graduates, as well as readings, prayers, hymns, and special music.

"Traditions remind us of who we are and where we come from," Chaplain Woeste said. "By engaging our students with Rocky Mountain College’s religious history, we are remembering, reinterpreting, and applying those traditions to our goals and beliefs as individuals within a liberal arts environment today."

LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE Faith-based service is at the heart of the College's third core theme—Shared Responsibility and Stewardship—and guides campus-wide initiatives to educate the whole person. "These initiatives remain a model for the rest of the College as we seek to expand our role in the community and continue our emphasis on responsible Green & Gold 31

Kim Woeste Title: Chaplain Joined RMC Staff: August 2012 On short-term goals for RMC spiritual life...

I want to create opportunities for students to think about what they believe, to put faith into action, and to experience a supportive community.

On long-term goals...

I am striving to expand the scope of Spiritual Life programming so that it is understood in broader terms. When I think about what I do, I’m addressing needs that are spiritual. I am encouraging students to ask big questions, to care about others, to seek well-being, to be engaged with making a difference in the community, and to learn about different cultures and faith traditions. My goals are focused beyond the religious—I want students to understand growing spiritually in that broadest sense.

On the relationship between faith-based service and RMC's liberal arts education...

When students volunteer in the community, they are exposed to new ideas. They are encouraged to respect persons from diverse backgrounds. They are challenged to consider how their beliefs inform their actions.

On upcoming projects...

We’ve started preparing for the May Service Trip to Salt Lake City, where students will volunteer with the United Methodist Committee on Relief, making health kits for disaster relief, and working at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. We’ll be connecting with a few other agencies in Salt Lake City as well.

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leadership," said Provost and Academic Vice President Stephen Germic.

Several projects coordinated by the Office of Spiritual Life are designed to raise awareness about the problems of hunger and homelessness and to encourage learning about the larger social issues underlying these problems. For example, each week students make around 70 sandwiches that are donated to the HUB Drop-In Center for persons facing chronic mental illness and homelessness. This is an easy way to engage students with making a difference, since the effort is as simple as making a few sandwiches when walking through the Bair Family Student Center.

Posters with statistics provide students with insight into local homelessness issues, and students often participate in visiting the HUB to interact directly with Billings' homeless population.

This semester students have also been working with Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley, assisting hosts who provide dinner for families in the program. The experience gives homelessness a name and a face. This impactful program also gives students the opportunity to discuss expectations of their service experience beforehand and to reflect on it in a debriefing session afterward.

In September, several students assisted with an ongoing project to renovate and revitalize the outdoor chapel (pictured page 31, bottom), located to the north of the Student Center. Volunteers dismantled the old benches and installed weather-resistant ones in their place. They also dug up and repositioned memorial markers and cleaned the area around the stone altar. Future plans for the space are to make it more versatile with the addition of landscaping and masonry.

Last May, ten students travelled to Salt Lake City, Utah, for a week of service with several agencies, including the Depot—a disaster relief storage warehouse run by the United Methodist Committee on Relief—and the Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore. This year’s trip will also include Family Promise of Salt Lake. While at the UMCOR Depot, students assembled health kits and learned about disaster relief efforts. At the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, volunteers unloaded donations, cleaned, and sorted inventory. They also interacted with families and were challenged to consider the realities of poverty housing.

"I really liked the mission of UMCOR," said Giselle Bright (Class of 2018, pictured page 31, top). "If there's an emergency and somebody needs help, they’re able to provide the correct tools. You don’t need to have the biggest project in the world to make a difference. Small things add up."

Chaplain Woeste will be leading a group of students to Salt Lake again this May, working with the UMCOR Depot, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Family Promise of Salt Lake.

Rocky Mountain College is experiencing institutional growth like never before. Renovations to the stadium are already impacting the range and depth of our athletic programming; the new science facilities will greatly improve what we oer academically; and the recently installed piano lab reinforces our dedication to the arts.

Along with a commitment to expand scholarship opportunities, this growth will directly result in RMC being recognized as a premiere destination for the highest caliber of students, faculty, and sta. — President Robert Wilmouth

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2016 GIFT REPORT THE COLLEGE DOLLAR 1878 SOCIETY ENDOWMENTS CALENDAR YEAR 2016 GIFTS IN-KIND DONATIONS GRANTS

37 38 39 43 58 59

2016 GIFT REPORT

Our donors, dedicated alumni, and friends of Rocky Mountain College, play a crucial role in determining the future and continued development of the College. Their donations go a long way to support scholarships, making RMC a reality for many deserving students. Our alumni give back to more than just their alma mater in this case; they are also helping someone gain a valuable asset, a quality education. Donor contributions make a big difference to the operating budget and this helps sustain regular programs and initiatives. Their support can also be used to fund and sustain innovative programs that help improve the quality of the education. This year, our priorities remain focused on our Annual Fund – Rocky Forward and continuing the fundraising efforts necessary to complete phases two and three of the science building and football stadium renovation projects. On behalf of Rocky Mountain College, thank you to all our donors for your continued service and support of our mission helping make RMC a better place each and every day.

Names include all donors to Rocky Mountain College during the 2016 calendar year. An asterisk (*) designates a donor who has contributed in three consecutive years, and names listed in bold represent RMC alumni. If your name is not included in this list, and you believe it should be, please consider the following: • •

The gift may have been submitted before January 1, 2016 (your gift was included in a previous report), or after December 31, 2016 (your gift will be included in a future report).

You may have pledged a gift prior to December 31, 2016, but did not fulfill the pledge until January 1, 2017, or later.

A personal gift may have been made using your company's check or letterhead, or was made through a foundation or other giving organization. In this case, look for the organization's name in this year's report. Despite our best efforts, errors and omissions occur. If you believe we have made an error in this report, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the Office of Advancement at advancement@rocky.edu.

Giving society members are individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Annual Fund – Rocky Forward at one of the giving levels detailed below during the 2016 calendar year.

President's Circle RMC 500 Green & Gold Friends of the College

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Annual gifts of $1,000 or more Annual gifts between $500-999 Annual gifts between $100-499 Annual gifts up to $99

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rocky Mountain College would like to recognize and thank the members of the Board of Trustees. These community leaders generously give their time and talents to furthering the mission and vision of the College.

Rockwood Brown Rev. David Burt David Dietrich Chris Dorr John Eisenhauer Dr. Michael Fried Rev. George Goodrich Mike Gulledge Carl Hansen

Rod Kastelitz (Chairman of the Board) Lyle Knight Greg McDonald Jack Mowell Randy Scott Barb Skelton Steve Smith Ralph Spence Wallace Stadtfeld

Rev. Marc Stewart Rodney Svee Pete Taylor Chuck Tooley Mary Underriner Mike Walker Jim Winchell

THE COLLEGE DOLLAR

The Rocky Mountain College unrestricted budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year was $22.4 million.

REVENUES

EXPENDITURES 17.1%

3.2%

6.9% 73.5%

5.7%

45.9%

23.1%

15.9% 13.9%

Instruction Institutional Support Student Services & Athletics Auxiliary Services

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SOCIETY The 1878 Society, commemorating the founding year of Rocky Mountain College, recognizes members who sustain and advance the College by including RMC in their estate plans (will, trust, charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity, life insurance policy or commercial annuity, or IRA beneficiary designation). For information or assistance with including Rocky Mountain College in your estate planning, please contact Pete Bolenbaugh at 406.657.1006 or peter.bolenbaugh@rocky.edu.

Viola Abrams Karl & Lynn Allen James & Sandra Almond Bruce & Christie Alton Alan & Elisabeth Anderson James & Linda Lou Anderson William & Merilyn Ballard Carol Bass Erna Blehm Charlotte Brand Stella Breitmeier Rockwood Brown June Butler Catherine Campbell Larry Campodonico MaryAnn Canan Christine Chauvin Stuart Conner & Susan McDaniel Frank Cordiner Richard & Cheri Cox Robert & Patricia Daniels Wheeler Daniels John & Claudia Decker Mark & Dorcie Dvarishkis Helen Erickson Mildred Eyre Robert FitzGerald & Pamela Jo Carlson Don Fraley David & Sandra Freeman Daniel & Randy Freund Paul Gatzemeier & Barbara Skelton Esther Germeraad Harry Gottwals Charles Hamwey Wayne & Clare Hansen Larry & Jean Harman Maryan Harrison 38 Rocky Mountain College

Charles & Carol Heath David Heringer Robert & Julia Huebner John Hurly Dennis & Margaret Jacobson Addison & Marna Johnson Berv & Virginia Kimberley Anne Knapp L. Darrell & Pat Kreitzberg Bruce & Peggy Ann Kresge David & Nancy Larsen Frederick & Nicki Larson Neal & Sharon Lininger Connie Lowe Lucille Lynn Glenda Martin Richard & Deanna McCann Dorothy Metz Hollis & Marilyn Mills Patricia Morledge Jack Mueller Robert & Penni Nance Brad & Shanna Nason Tom & Carol Olson David Orser & Ossie Abrams Brolin Parker Douglas & Shirley Parrott Walter & Mary Peet Paul Peters Charles & Jill Ramsey Virgil Rauch Charles & Melanie Roe Elizabeth Roe Bernard Rose Linda Rose Joseph Sample Charles Sanders Wendy Sanders

Ronald & Susan Scariano Linda Scott-DeRosier George & Patty Selover Sterling & Joan Starr Mary Stender Edwin & Jessica Stickney Dan & Jana Stockton Gerald & Ann Taylor Martha Tegtmeyer Ellen Terrett Kenneth Thomas Thomas & Barbara Thomsen Obert & Virginia Undem Larry & Shelley Van Atta Thomas & Jane Van Dyk John Wade & Suzanne Conlon John & Ruth Watson James & Lois Weisgerber Marilyn Wheeler Gilbert & Melody White Richard & Jan Widmayer Lawrence & Joan Woods

ENDOWMENTS

The Endowed Fund provided a permanent foundation and ongoing support for the College, which benefits the longevity of its ability to fund a variety of student scholarships, programs, and activities. The donors recognized below made a cash gift to the Endowed Fund in 2016. For more information on making an endowed gift, please contact Pete Bolenbaugh at 406.657.1006 or peter.bolenbaugh@rocky.edu.

A. Kathryn Hansen Scholarship Endowment Addison & Luana Johnson Scholarship Endowment Alice L. Radcliffe Scholarship Endowment Almond Family Scholarship Endowment James & Sandra Almond Andrew C. Caton Memorial Scholarship Endowment Angelin E. & Robert H. Bjerkness Scholarship Endowment Angier Biddle-Duke Scholarship Endowment Ann S. Weeks Scholarship Endowment Art Collection Endowment Arthur & Linda DeRosier Scholarship Endowment August Bohlinger & Benjamin Sommers Scholarship Endowment Aviation Scholarship Endowment Aviation Studies Program Endowment Sterling & Joan Starr B & P Holmes Scholarship Endowment Bair Science Building Maintenance & Improvement Endowment Larry Campodonico Bass Family Scholarship Endowment Berv & Virginia Kimberley Athletic Scholarship Endowment William & Shirley Speare Bess Harman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Betty Anderson Music Department Endowment Billings Camera Club Scholarship Endowment Blanche Rosenthal Scholarship Endowment Board of Christian Education Endowment Bob & Betty Eickelberg Scholarship Endowment Bross Title III Persistence Initiative Brown-Stanchfield Family Scholarship Endowment Bruce Alton Scholarship Endowment Building & Grounds Maintenance Endowment Cal S. & Irene D. Taggart Scholarship Endowment Campodonico Family Campus Improvement Endowment Carl Theodore & Jean Louise Gustafson Scholarship Endowment Charles Martin Scholarship Endowment

Charles Metz Scholarship Endowment Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship Endowment Church Scholarship Endowment Claire Oakley Biology Scholarship Endowment Clare P. Hansen Physician Assistant Program Endowment Clay Memorial Scholarship Endowment Clifford Clark Scholarship Endowment James & Roberta McDowell Cloyd & Pearl Conner Scholarship Endowment Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship Endowment Colonel William Melton Tow Scholarship Endowment Connie W. & William R. Lowe Sr. Family Scholarship Endowment D.C. & Anna S. Violett Scholarship Endowment Daniel Irving Small Scholarship Endowment Russell & Kathleen Wiseman Danielle Randall Scholarship Endowment Louise Randall Darrell & Patsy Lee Kreitzberg Scholarship Endowment David Talbot Scholarship Endowment Ray Beaver James & Karla Johnson Dennis Casey Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dennis & Marion Brown Samuel Coffey Donald A. & Colleen Cooper Family Endowment Donald A. Messier Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. & Mrs. John Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. G. Neal Lininger & Sharon Kemmis Lininger Scholarship Endowment Dr. James Lovitt Aviation Scholarship Endowment Dr. Larry Campodonico Scholarship Endowment Donna Yeargain Dr. Leonard Etchart Scholarship Endowment Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship Endowment Edna K. & Karl Nutter Scholarship Endowment Edward A. Spidel Scholarship Endowment Green & Gold 39

Edward C. & Marion S. Dapples Endowment Edward Jackson Smith Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Freeman Blake Library Endowment Elnora Matilda Widau Cavitt Scholarship Endowment Emily Trueman Scholarship Endowment Enoch & Ethel Land Scholarship Endowment Environmental Studies Program Endowment Erwin D. & Suzanne Rhodes Family Scholarship Endowment Douglas Reinhardt & Linden Rhodes Everett T. & Roxie Crumley Memorial Scholarship Endowment Expanding Your Horizons Scholarship Endowment Fat City Scholarship Endowment Michael & Kelly Reynolds Florence E. Keith Scholarship Endowment Florence Stewart Scholarship Endowment Flyin' Bears Morledge Flight Team Endowment Frances S. Barker Scholarship Endowment Francia & William Presley Scholarship Endowment ExxonMobil Foundation William & Francia Presley Frank & Helen Mathew Family Scholarship Endowment Frank & Margaret V.H. Morrill Scholarship Endowment Fred Breitmeier Scholarship Endowment Frederick & Kathryn Kuhns Scholarship Endowment Frederick Bieber Scholarship Endowment G. Richard Schieffelin Scholarship Endowment George & Charlotte Ainslie Art Scholarship Endowment George & Fern Sanders Scholarship Endowment George E. Stickney Scholarship Endowment Edwin & Jessica Stickney George Stickney George Will Fenton Scholarship Endowment Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship Endowment Gertrude Martin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gifford M. Jones Memorial Scholarship Endowment Hailey Pearce Memorial Athletic Scholarship Endowment Harrison G. & Darlene B. Fagg Endowment Hazel & Edwin Osness Chaplain's Endowment Hazel & Edwin Osness Scholarship Endowment Heath Art Department Endowment Herb & Clara Klindt Athletic Scholarship Endowment Karen Ehresman Myron & Laurie Vogele Herman R. Martin Scholarship Endowment Hollis "Bill" Mills Grounds Endowment Honors Program Scholarship Endowment Hubert & Viola Abrams Scholarship Endowment Ian Davidson Endowment Isto Family Campus Improvement Endowment J.W. Schnitzler Scholarship Endowment John Sullivan Jack & Elsie Yost Scholarship Endowment Jack & Isabela Haynes Scholarship Endowment The Haynes Foundation Jack & Peggy Fanshawe Scholarship Endowment 40 Rocky Mountain College

James & Betty Taylor Family Scholarship Endowment James & Frances Sindelar Aviation Scholarship Endowment James A. & Evelyn M. Horne Library Endowment James Gnose Aviation Scholarship Endowment James R. Peterson Scholarship Endowment Jane & Thomas W. Van Dyk Scholarship Endowment Jannie Harper Scholarship Endowment Jean R. Anderson Scholarship Endowment Jim & Linda Anderson Special Endowment Jim Schaff Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mark & Janet Dolar Lillian Schaff JK Ralston Fine Arts Scholarship Endowment Joe H. Chauvin Scholarship Endowment Judy Moynihan John & Grace Leuthold Scholarship Endowment John B. Prevost Scholarship Endowment John Brand Memorial Geology Endowment John H. Stender Scholarship Endowment John R. & Helen H. Bross Scholarship Endowment John Sheron Scholarship Endowment Julia P. Morrison Music Endowment Julian & Ellen Terrett Scholarship Endowment Katherine Olson English Faculty Professional Development Endowment Katherine Olson Women's Ski Scholarship Endowment James Lea Katie Payne Scholarship Endowment Keith Brown Business Ethics and Scholarship Endowment Richard Brown Kevin Community Methodist Church Scholarship Endowment Kroeze Family Endowment Larry Pretty Weasel Scholarship Endowment Ronald Nelson Ronald & Colleen Sovey Lawson Music Scholarship Endowment David & Donna Spencer Lieutenant Ralph Williams Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lillian Franklin Scholarship Endowment Lorena Young Jensen & Ralph Soren Jensen Endowment Losekamp Endowment Louise Hoback Scholarship Endowment Lucille Lynn Art Scholarship Endowment Mabel Perkins Clark Memorial Scholarship Endowment Margaret & Cliff Murphy Scholarship Endowment Annette Murphy John & Linda Murphy Robert & Diann Murphy Marilyn Brown Scholarship Endowment Richard Brown Montana Community Foundation Marty Arkwright Scholarship Endowment McCarroll Scholarship Endowment McFarland-White Ranch Scholarship Endowment

Michael R. & Karen Mace Scholarship Endowment Mike Dimich Jr. PA Scholarship Endowment Mildred Fuller Scholarship Endowment Montana Logging & Ballet Company Scholarship Endowment Morledge Family Campus Maintenance Endowment Morledge-Kimball Hall Maintenance Endowment Murray & Bonnie Davidson Scholarship Endowment NAC/Ossie Abrams Faculty Excellence Award Nance Geology Scholarship Endowment Natural & Social Sciences Scholarship Endowment Nic Hamway Aviation Scholarship Endowment Nicholas & Erica Hastetter Scholarship Endowment Nolan Talmadge Scholarship Endowment Obert M. & Virginia H. Undem Scholarship Endowment Parrott Family Aviation Scholarship Endowment Peter & Mary Kay Decker Scholarship Endowment John & Claudia Decker Phillip E. Timm Aviation Scholarship Endowment Pihlaja-Rambough Music Scholarship Endowment Prescott Hall Endowment Ralph Rauh Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment Palma Wolverton Rev. Bill Burkhardt Chaplaincy Endowment Richard & Margaret Eddy Scholarship Endowment Richard L. & Alice C. Church Memorial Scholarship Endowment Richard R. & Joy McElroy Scholarship Endowment Nancy McElroy Rimrock Dental Associates Endowment RMC Alumni Scholarship Endowment JJ & Kristin Barney Christopher & Allison Corbyn Amanda McCabe Lydia Olsen Alexander Orokotan Anderson Otuafi RMC Equestrian Program Maintenance Endowment RMC Library Endowments RMC Music Scholarship Endowment RMC Scholarship Endowment Roald A. & Carmen S. Peterson Scholarship Endowment Robert L. Hamilton Biology Scholarship Endowment Robert R. Wier Memorial Computer Science Scholarship Endowment Rocky Mountain College Endowment Rod & Eunice Hanson Scholarship Endowment Romelda H. & Jack Mueller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ronald D. Baker Scholarship Endowment Royal & Norma Johnson Family Scholarship Endowment Russell Foreman Athletic Scholarship Endowment Ruth & Vernon Taylor Scholarship Endowment Ruth B. Ping Scholarship Endowment Margaret Ping Estate Ruth Davis Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Sam E. McDonald Jr. Family Endowment Sandra & David Freeman Scholarship Endowment David & Sandra Freeman Scariano Family Endowment Scott & Rebecca Pennepacker Scholarship Endowment Scott Chair Endowment Scott Foundation Endowment Selover Family Endowment Sheryl Crawford Scholarship Endowment Spencer & Marjorie Lauson Scholarship Endowment Spirit of Aviation Scholarship Endowment Thomas & Deborah Carlsen Starkweather Geology Endowment Stickney Family Music Department Endowment Stuart Simonsen Athletic Department Endowment Susan & John Heyneman Scholarship Endowment Thresta Balkwill Scholarship Endowment Todd McCann Memorial Scholarship Endowment Tom & Elizabeth Roe Family Endowment Tom & Judy Johnson Scholarship Endowment Van Bramer Family Scholarship Endowment Velma Lee Gustin Bain Scholarship Endowment Vernon E. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Virginia Biddinger Baker Scholarship Endowment Virginia M. Snook Art Scholarship Endowment Walt Huffman Endowment Walter & June Mahler Endowments Welsh Family Scholarship Endowment Wendi L. Weisgerber Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gerald & Elizabeth Koch Wheatley Lecture Endowment Wheeler Scholarship Endowment Wheeler T. Daniels Scholarship Endowment William & Inez Jamison Scholarship Endowment Carl & Marianna Hansen Harry Olcott Mark & Dorcie Dvarishkis Paul Howes & Pamela Parisian William & Lorraine Baker Scholarship Endowment Lorraine Baker Estate William A. Bradford Aviation Scholarship Endowment William D. Copeland Scholarship Endowment William R. Hearst Scholarship Endowment William Scott Lyon Scholarship Endowment Willis & Judith Fife Scholarship Endowment Robert Hajek Timothy & Laura McKay Winston L. Cox Scholarship Endowment

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CALENDAR YEAR CALENDAR 2016 YEAR GIFTS

GIFTS

DONOR LEVELS: President’s Circle RMC 500 Green & Gold Club Friends of the College

Annual gifts of $1,000 or more Annual gifts between $500-999 Annual gifts between $100-499 Annual gifts up to $99

$20,000+

Athletic Medicine & Performance, LLC William & Merilyn Ballard* Tim & Mindy Brocopp* Rockwood Brown* Charles M. Bair Family Trust Richard & Cheri Cox* EBMS* First Interstate Bank Billings* David & Sandra Freeman* Albert & Anne Groskinsky The Haynes Foundation* Susan Heyneman* Dorothy Hull Neal & Sharon Lininger* Margaret Ping Estate* Nancy McElroy Patricia Morledge* Ortho Montana Pepsi-Cola Bottling Sam & Judy McDonald Foundation Matt Thomas Robert & Elizabeth Wilmouth* Donna Yeargain

$10,000 - $19,999

Dick Anderson Construction Billings Clinic Foundation* John Bohlinger Briggs Distributing Co., Inc. CMG Construction, Inc. Larry Campodonico* Herb & Clara Klindt Athletic Scholarship Trust T. Wayne Koepke & Renelle Braaton* Joel & Andrea Long Greg & Eileen McDonald* MKM Foundation*

Ronald Nelson Douglas & Linda Reinhardt* R.B. & Pearl Richardson Trust St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation Lillian Schaff Randall & Lynette Scott* Stockman Bank*

$1,000 - $9,999

360 Office Solutions* Edward Aders, Jr. & Kathy Aders* Hewes & Susan Agnew* James & Sandra Almond* Bruce & Christine Alton* Anderson ZurMuehlen Avanta Federal Credit Union* Lorraine Baker Estate Shane & Tracey Bakken* Bank of America Matching Gifts* Michael & Laurie Barber* Craig & Darcie Bartholomew Big Sky Economic Development Billings Community Foundation The Billings Gazette Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Bold Moves, Inc.* David & Deanna Bothwell* Bottrell Family Investments Diane Boyer-Jerhoff Richard Brown* Todd & Samantha Brownson Bruco, Inc.* Buffalo Wild Wings* Duncan & Vicki Burford David & Rebecca Burt* Thomas & Debra Carlsen* CHS, Inc. Frank Clegg* Coal Black Cattle Company

The Cobb Foundation* Community Foundation of the Ozarks Cordillera Communications Donald Cooper Family Trust Crowley | Fleck, LLP CTA Architects Engineers* D & D Oilfield Service, Inc. Austin & Peggy Darkenwald Robert & Shari Dayton* David & Janice Dietrich* John & Claudia Decker* Jody Desin Thomas & Pamela Dimich Mark & Janet Dolar Domino’s Pizza Brian Donahue John & Chris Dorr* Michael & Nancy Downing* Mark & Dorcie Dvarishkis* Edwards Jet Center of Montana* John & Hollis Edwards* Karen Ehresman David & Karen Ewart ExxonMobil Foundation* ExxonMobil Foundation Matching Gifts* F & D Oilfield Maintenance, Inc. Farm Bureau Financial Services First Interstate BancSystem Foundation* Michelle Feldstein Christy Fenno FieldTurf First Congregational UCC Don & Marilyn Floberg Thorm & Jean Forseth* Cynthia Foster* Michael & Karen Fried Community Education Foundation Daniel Gall & Karen Sanford Jeff & Della Gardner Paul Gatzemeier & Barb Skelton Green & Gold 43

Esther Germeraad Stephen Germic* Lee Gibb Golden Dome Management Company, LLC Mary Grande* Granite Health & Fitness Robert Hajek* Carl & Marianna Hansen* Hanser’s Automotive & Wrecker Hardenbrook Ranch The Heisey Foundation* Shawn & Judy Heringer* Kevin & Martha Hintt Melissa Holmes Patrick & Becky Houghton* Robert & Julia Huebner Jim Hummel & Paige Spalding* Intermountain Distributing* Intermountain Equestrian Center Jake’s* Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust* Howard & Judith Jelinek Douglas & Shannon Jensen* James & Karla Johnson* Royal & Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation* Jones Construction* John & Darla Jones* John Jurist* Rodney Kastelitz & Jalene Conlon* Kat Tracking Bookkeeping Skip King Thomas & Sharon Kinnison Lyle & Torril Knight Gladys Knowles Charitable Trust Gareld & Barbara Krieg* Benjamin & Judy Kronick* Angela Kunz* Cindy Kunz* Andrew & Paulette Laszlo Foundation* Ronald & Susan Leftwich* Armand & Arle Lohof* Gerald & Lucinda Loran Ruthmary Lovitt Arthur & Kitty Lusse Michael Mathew & Catherine Foster* Scott McCleary* Michael & Luana McCollough* James & Roberta McDowell* Jenny McPhail* MDU Resources Foundation* Metro Realtors/Jalene Conlon Robert & Michel Meyer* Montana Community Foundation* Montana State Golf Association 44 Rocky Mountain College

Montana Women’s Run Gemma Morasch Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Moulton Bellingham* Jack Mowell Donald Mueller & Susan Anderson* Netlynx, Inc. John & Tracie Newbury Ninth District Dental Society* Northern Division Amateur Ski* NorthWestern Energy* Opportunity Bank OSTEO 1, Inc.* Bruce & Joann Parker Harold Patrick Payne West Insurance* Perkins Restaurant Pierce Flooring Geo Pierce Phillips 66* Pizza Hut–Restaurant Management Co. William & Francia Presley* Quail Roost Foundation Quality Inn Red Lion Hotel & Convention Center Redal Law Offices* Michael & Kelly Reynolds David Ridgway Thomas Robinson Saint Thomas the Apostle Church* The Sample Foundation, Inc. Sarpy Transportation, Inc.* Lonn & Heidi Saunders Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation* Homer & Mildred Scott Foundation* Linda Scott-DeRosier* David & Sondra Shenton* Sietz Insurance Agency* Bill & Marilyn Simmons* Blaine & Diane Simons* Ronald Sovey* Louise Spalding* Ralph & Tancy Spence* Wallace & Kay Stadtfeld* State Farm Insurance/George Andrikopoulos Edwin & Jessica Stickney* George Stickney* Streeter Brothers John Sullivan Jim & Jo Swain* Sysco Food Services of Montana* Peter Taylor* Terrell’s Office Machines, Inc. Kent & Juliana Thompson* Rick & Martha Thompson*

Time Out Sports Tire-Rama* Treasure State Electric* William & Mary Underriner* US Bank US Bank Foundation Matching Gifts Van’s Evergreen IGA* John Wade & Suzanne Conlon Zachariah & Cara Waitman Mike & Jennifer Walker* Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Matching Program* Wendy’s of Montana Western Security Bank Scott & Kelly Wickam Bill Williams James & Laura Winchell Kevin & Janet Wirth Jerry & Jan Wolf* Yellowstone Conference of the UMC* Yellowstone Soccer Association Yellowstone Youth Football Zonta Club of Billings

$500 - $999

A & H Turf Specialties American Lutheran Church* American Water Technologies Karen Amies Eirik Anderson Arlian Construction Bryce & Carrie Ballard* David & Lynda Ballard* Paul Barta Lynne Bartlett Stephanie Bauer Jeff & Tina Bertelsen* Angela Biggs Billings Central Activities Fund Billings Clinic Billings Clinic Foundation* Billings Job Service Employer’s Committee Dean & Rita Bishop* Peter Bolenbaugh & Rebecca Noell* Border States Electric Supply Jennifer Bratz* C & R Electric Construction, Inc. Gregory & Dianne Capron* Robert & Pam Cerkovnik Kelly & Kim Compton Colleen Cooper*

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Corporate Air Cross Petroleum Service, Inc. Gregory & Corinne Cross Triel & Robyn Culver D.A. Davidson & Company, Inc.* Diamond Jubilee Dierenfield Universal Awards Gregory & Terry Dorow* James & Ellie Drake Jim & Heidi Duncan Doug & Shirley Dundas* Jacqueline Dundas* Randy & Carolyn Durr Ed’s Flying Service, Inc.* Chris & Kelly Edwards* John & Dee Eisenhauer Elation Rick Faw* Robert & Frances Fisher David Floerchinger & Esther Sullivan Follett College Stores Corporation* Rick Fortner & Nancy Erfle Spencer & Leah Frederick James & Pamela Freeman* General Electric Foundation* J. Bruce & Erin Glennie Rodney & Linda Gray* Michael & Susan Gulledge Michael & Charlene Gustafson* Jason & Ciara Hagadone* Kerry & Barb Halverson* Hardy Construction Edward Hawthorne* Andrew Hedrick* Leroy & Dixie Hellickson* Keith & Shelly Hermanson HFS Federal Credit Union Mj Huebner Vince & Ann Huntington* Jeff & Carleen Jarecke* Brad & Carole Jensen* Benjamin Johns* Donald & Betty Johnson* Royal Johnson JRB Construction Brandon Kelm & Angela Bundy-Kelm* Berv Kimberley* Chris Klein & Katie Edwards* Robert & Ruby Klein* Horton & Robyn Koessler* William Kraske* Ingibjorg Larsen* James Lea* Lee Foundation Lewistown Insurance, Inc. Ruth Long 46 Rocky Mountain College

Kirk Manfredi* Margaret V. Ping Foundation* Stephen & Lorraine Marsh J. & Janice Mason* MasterLube* Mayflower UCC* Richard & Deanna McCann* Downs McCloskey* Tom McCloskey John & Laura McDermott Michael & Carla McIntire* Timothy & Laura McKay Precious McKenzie* Michael McLean Jason & Heather McNeal* Jade & Shelly Melby Tom Mellor William Mellor Missoula Endodontics, PC Montana-Northern Wyoming Conf.

UCC* Montana State University Foundation Jim & Terri Mourich* John Bryce & Linda Murphy* Alan & Pam Muskett NAI Business Properties, LLC Oildigger Resources, LLC David Orser & Ossie Abrams* Pacific Medical, Inc. Bruce & Lisa Parker John & Evangeline Peikert John & Susan Peterson Michael & Peggy Petrino Phillips 66-Billings Refinery Poly Conoco Matthew Prinkki & Heather Heggem-Prinkki* Radisson Hotel Billings Mark & Chris Randak Red Lodge Community Church Red Tiger Well Service, Inc. Rich’s Flooring M. Layne & Myrna Rolandson* Perry & Erika Schaff* William & Elsie Schye* George Seebart Roger Seekins Daniel Shaub* Douglas Shepherd & Judith Timothy Randy & Carolyn Sian* Derek Sjostrom John & Donna Soderberg Edwin & Susan Speare* David & Donna Spencer Sterling & Joan Starr* Stanley & Karen Sue Stewart*

Jerry Stutzriem Tom & Jean Sutherland Rodney & Pat Svee* Richard & Kristina Swandal* Bill & Sally Toner* Charles & Joan Tooley* United Church of Christ* United Way of Yellowstone County Jeremy & Haley Vannatta Jill Washburn Jerry & Maria Weaver Robert & Ruth Wendt Wesco Resources* Matthew & Heidi Wetherell Joe & Kathy White* Robert & Bernie Williams Russell & Kathleen Wiseman Gilbert & Jeane Zyzniewski*

$1-499

Bart & Abby Aby Darcy Ackerman David & Ann Adair* Brenda Adams Jeff Aders* Advanced Counter Technology Advantage Insurance Agency Adventure Scuba Richard & Linda Alberta Cory Albin Kaitlin Albrecht Larry & Kristi Albrecht Scott & Dawn Alears Donald & Judy Allen* James & Karen Allen Scott Allen Kurt & Sandra Alme American Drilling & Supply America’s Choice Home Solutions America’s Choice, Inc. Benjamin Anderberg Dane & Patricia Anderberg Anderson Family Trust David & Sue Anderson* James & Linda Lou Anderson James & Patricia Anderson* Jim & Kelly Anderson Jonathon & Amy Anderson Laurie Anderson Sandra Anderson Scott Anderson Tyson Anderson* Ira Andrews* Sean & Rachel Andrews George & Michelle Andrikopoulos

Roberta Anner-Hughes Mike & Nancy Archibeque Arlian Excavating Ellen Arlian Kristyn Arlian Marlene Arney Connor Arnold John & Lynn Arnone Fred & Phyllis Arnst* John & Katlain Atwood* Bonnie Ayre Justin Bacon Kala Bacon Marlene Bacon Wayne & Barbara Bacon J. Henry & Erma Badt Edward & Patricia Bagnard* Jason & Courtney Bake James Baken & Christine Leclair* Charles & LouAnn Ball Robert & Colleen Banderob* Richard Baniszewski Charles & Amy Bannerman Brandon & Jada Bantz Shainne Barber Richard & Catherine Barker* John & Rosemary Barklind Robert Barlow Karen Barnes JJ & Kristin Barney Kathleen Barrett Randy & Sally Barrett* Merwin & Sandra Barrows John & Martha Bartram Arthur & Sandra Barz Anudari Batjargal Steven Baum* Brad Baxendale William & M. Carol Baxter* Stuart & Karla Beagles Donald & Arla Beal Daryl & Carol Beam Beartooth Post No. 7311 Frank & Katherine Beaty Ray Beaver John & Nicole Beck Henry & Bonnie Becker Everett & Karen Befus Candy Behner Duane & Kim Behrent* Julie Beicken Susan Beley* William & Lorette Belinski Barbara Bender* Pete & Diann Bennett Matthey & Kasey Benson*

Orland Bergene Kenneth & Vickie Bermes Kristopher & Charly Bermes Roger & Penny Berry* Vivian Berry Wayne Berry Berry’s Auto, Inc. David & Karen Bertelsen Gregg & Jessica Bertelsen Bertolino Livestock & Transportation, Inc. Donna Bertsch* Tori Bertsch Ann Besich* Paul Bessler Lori Betcher Jennifer Beverly Timothy & Melanie Biel Darci Bienvenue Heather Bienvenue David & Sherry Billehus Billings Chem-Dry Billings Friends Meeting Michael & Tiffany Binford Steven & Bobbette Birkeland Weston & Jennifer Birkeland Kenneth & Brynn Bixby Lisa Bjarnson Bob & Courtney Bjordahl Black Diamond Trucking Telly Bland Zach & Lisa Bland Mark & Linda Blazer Marjorie Blewett John & Bernos Bliss* Blondies Feed Your Soul Food, LLC Blue Sky Storage* Dale & Alisa Boehning David Bofto Samuel & Shirley Boggess Mark Boldman & Lynne Patton William Bolen & Carol Ervin* Michael Bolenbaugh Brent & Kathy Bolin Tina Boone* Robert Borberg Craig & Amanda Botnen* Linda Boulay* Branden & Marianne Bowden Phillip & Nancy Bower Brook & Rae Bowman Debra Braaten Ryan Bradshaw Joan Branger Kevin & Maria Braun Garry & Kathy Brayko Carlie Breen

Michael Breke & Kristen Adams Harvey & Cheryl Bremer* Cynthia Brewer Grover & Beth Briggs* Brock Barney Construction, Inc. Dixie Brockie Kevin Brodock & Kamber Kelly-Brodock Jane Brophy Broughton Bigfork Flooring Tracey Broughton Dennis & Marion Brown* Kelsey Brown Rochelle Brownlee Doretta Brush* James & Becky Bryn Todd Buchanan* Greg & Roxann Buckentin Steve & Margaret Buckingham Eric Buer Nikki Buerkle Ann Bullis John Bullman & Susan Peterson Corey Bummer James & Carol Bundy Kevin Bunten The Burger Dive Restaurant Brady Burgess Mitch Burgess* Daniel & Theresa Burkhart Arnold & Gertrude Burkle Tim & Mary Burman Robert & Carolyn Burns Russell Burns William & Marcella Buster June Butler Teresa Butler James & Kathleen Butts* Richard & Susan Bylund John & Mary Kay Byorth Scott & Debbie Byrne C & C Livestock, LLC Marilyn Cabe Megan Cabe* Cabinet Works Amy Campbell Bruce & Susan Campbell Lance & Ranee Capser Michael & Thena Capshaw Edwin & Linda Carlson Sandra Carpenter Carpet Design, Inc.* Vicki Carstens James & Lillian Carter Donald & Joy Carver Gerald & Kathy Case Green & Gold 47

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Michael & Desiree Caskey Kristy Catlin James & Charlotte Caulkins Monica Cayko Jennifer Chamberlain Natalie Chamberlain* Douglas & Sonja Chandler* Melodie Charette Ron Chastain Belinda Chatman Michael Chavers Daniel Chester Randy & Christine Chilton* JoAnne Christensen* William Clagg* Hank & Connie Clark Harriet Clayton Joyce Clayton Travis & Beverly Cleland John & Sharlean Clem* Joyce Clifford Mark & Sarah Cloud David & Jill Clupper Rory & Lauri Coates Jay & Jamie Cochran* Julie Cogdill Barbara Cole Edward & Judith Cole-Martin* Fred & Mary Collins Larry & Linda Collins Noel & Elaine Collins Renee Comeaux & Sheryl Drewry Russell & Gloria Compton Carol Condon Congregational-Presbyterian Church* Stuart Conner & Susan McDaniel* Ted & Juli Connors Emma Constantine Gary & Sharon Cooke* Patricia Copelan Easton Copenhaver Mark Copenhaver Cormier Properties Patrick & Angelina Cormier* Merany Corson Daniel & Megan Coryell Jack & Audrey Cosper* Tiffany Costa* Sue Cozzens Sara Creeden Delores Crimmel Sonja Crocker Brent & Dorthea Cromley John & Norma Cromwell* Walt & Patricia Crook* Joseph Cross

Vickie Cuciz William & Sara Cullinane John & Lisa Cupit Christopher & Jill Currier Marlene Cushing Custer County Conservation District Trevor & Kelsey Daer* Joe & Julie Dahinden David & Maribeth Daines Sharon Dallas D’Ambrosia Food, LLP Mark Damico* Roger & Kendra Daniel Robert & Patricia Daniels Charles & Birdeena Dapples Aubrey M. Darnielle, Inc. Upulee Dasanayake Henry Dater & JoAnne Beringer Davidson Home Furnishings & Design Andrew Davidson Bruce Davidson Tracy Davidson* Elizabeth Davis Patricia Davis Taylor & Pam Davis Tom Day Dale & Sandra Dean Rich & Marcy Deaton Diane Debolt Debra Decock Mark Decock Deer Haven Ranch William & Evelyn Defferding* Mick Defronzo* Carla Delp Joseph & Barbara Demyon* Bonnie Denham Clifton Derrick & Jill Davis John & S. Jean DeVeer* Jim & Robin Devine Dennis & Sylvia DeVries* Russell DeVries & Jennifer Collins Faye Deyle Doug Dick Larry Dickinson Melinda Diebert Michael Dilley Nancy Dillon Richard Dohrman Donahue Roofing Dana Donovan William & Daria Dooley Lee Door* Thomas Doty Larry Dover* Kelly Downing*

William & Kally Dreikosen Denise Drews-Fosado* Thomas & Ruth Drummond* Richard Duffy* Trent Dugger* Brian & Kara Duke Kendra Duke Vicki Dunaway Robert & Jacquelyn Duncan* Dupree Building Specialties Jeremy & Jamie Duprey Duren Consulting Janice Durney Daniel Dutton & Mary Shaurette Steve & Dona Dyche* Lisa Dyer William & Debra Eaquinto Troy Eberhardt Robert & Audrey Eckhardt Daisy Eddy Keith & Brenda Eden* Ellen Edlund Brent & Martha Edmond Paul & Patricia Edwards* Rockne & Judith Eggart Michael & Lynn Eggebrecht Thomas Egnew & Joan Halley* Jonathan & Erin Elenbaas David & Katie Ellis* Donald & Sharon Ellis Jeffrey & Mary Sue Engel Enzo Mediterranean Bistro Epcon Sign Company Cory & Tina Erhardt Bart & Rebecca Erickson Helen Erickson* Isabell Erickson William & Pam Erickson* Rick & Mary Ernst Peggy Errecart Henry & Donna Esp Gale Evinrude Howard & Nina Ewart Jill Exner Dylan Fagan Kenneth Fagan Robert & Carol Fagan Faith Evangelical Church Farmers Insurance/Frank Costello Wendell & Beverly Farrand Eric & Jackie Farstveet Ronald & Georgiana Faust* Timothy Faw Tye & Geneta Faw Tyrell Faw FCFB Insurance, PLLC Green & Gold 49

John Fekety Denise Feller* John & Robin Felton Ferda Construction David & Beth Ferries* Richard & Linda Field Charles & Lois Fietz Robert & Claudia Fife* Clark & Carol Finch Carl Finney Firefly Outdoor Movie Company Fisher Construction Austin Fisher Corinne Fisher Spencer & Janna Fisher Merial Fitzgerald Peter & Betty Fitzloff* Bill Fjelstad Michael Flamm Robert & Susan Flax Shane & Hayden Flohr Amber Foechterle Follett Bookstore Christy Follmer Joe & Charlotte Foran Linnea Forseth Gustave Forster James & Cynthia Fortune William & Carol Fortune Paul Foster Christina Fox Timothy Fox Vince & Jessica Francischetti Bill Franks Stan & Brenda Franks Randall & Rita Frasure Bryan & Nicole Freeman Scott Freidig Alicia Fritz Peter & Jennifer Frost Ridge Fuentes Brian & Amy Fuller* Fulton Auto Parts, LLC* Barbara Fulton Peterson Fussaint Elmer & V. Gabel* Maxine Gale Melissa Gale Brenda Gallatin Jay & Kari Gallatin Jonathon & Angela Gallatin Thomas & Judy Galletti Matthew Gamache Gap West Broadcasting Tyler Gardner T. Christiane Gee 50 Rocky Mountain College

Dan & Patty Geer Monica Genore Donna Gerrard James & Shauna Gibbs Peter & Vickie Gierke Rita Giese John & Anita Giesick Charles & Fredricka Gilje Ed Gillig Matthew Gilson & Barbara Schulman* Marley Girardot Guy Glenn & Elizabeth McNamer* Fermin & Margaret Godinez Jeremy & Elizabeth Goetz Chuck & Amy Gondeiro The Goodman Group, LLC George & Kathleen Goodrich Roger Gordon* Andy Gott David Graber Jeffrey & Megan Graham Raymond & Patricia Graham* Ralph & Carolyn Granner* Wayne & Beverly Graves Russell Gray & Robin Barber Robert Grayson Jay Green Kenneth W. Green, Jr. CPA Richard Greene William & Tierney Greenwalt James & Janet Greer Janet Guenther Caryl Guinn David & Danielle Gulbrandson Walter & Barbara Gulick* Harold & Shannon Guse F. Wayne & Pamela Gustafson Guthals, Hunnes & Reuss, P.C.* H U Club of Trinity Church* Michael & Larae Hagel Barbara Hagler Dale & Janyce Haider Richard & Jacqueline Haider Kevin & Deanne Haidle Marilyn Haidle Ryan & Kaitlin Haidle Scott & Kay Haight Carrie Hall John Hallcroft Cody Halverson Saeed & Rakhshi Hamid Barry & Terry Hamlin Herman Handstede Thomas & Robin Hanel* Robert & Debbie Haney Edward & Ruth Hansen

Kenneth & Barbara Hansen* Sheldon Hanser Hanson Chemical Kevin & Nichole Harada Nichole Haratyk* Daniel & Ruth Hargrove* Morris & Ivy Hark Phoebe Harker-Rivera* Brian & Shannon Harlin Curtis & Diane Harper R. Stephen Harper & Pam Campbell Aaron & Kellan Harris Betsy Harris* Jim & Kathy Harris Solomon & Olita Harris Taylor Harris William & Doris Harrison Elizabeth Hart Nadine Hart Steven Hart Gary & Betsy Hartman Russell & Tamara Harvey Richard & Mary Lou Hatfield John & Karen Haughey April Haugrose Boyd Haugrose Debra Haugrose Jeremy & Monica Hauk Terri Haun* Tim & Katheryn Havasi* Ron Havener & LaVonne Maloney Abraham & Heather Hawkins Ralph & Ruby Hawkins Greg & Irene Haynes Charles & Heather Hayter Vincent & Derinda Hazelton Jim & Vickie Healy Pamela Heilman* Pamela Hellerud Layne & Lynn Hellickson* Eric Hendricksen Derek & Renee Hepper Ashley Heppner John & Patsy Heppner Hertel Ranch Karl Hertel Rodney & Cynthia Hessler* Douglas Hexum Donald & Georgia Hicks* Ralph & Janet Hieb Rita Hilbert Douglas & Jill Hill* Forest & Vicky Hiller Jami Hiller Raymond Hillman Steve Hipp & Emily Bauer-Hipp

Jerome Hirsch* Wayne & Tracey Hirsch Jill Hirschi* Donald Hodgson Tim & Lizette Hoffenreich Pam Hofferber Alan Hoffman Donald & Kathleen Hoffman* Phillip & Patricia Hoffman James & Mary Hogue* Randy Holbrook Judith Holcomb* John & Kathleen Hole Holeshot Properties Katherine Holland James & Jennifer Hollinger Julia Hollowell* Karen Honnold M. Fitch & Nancy Hons* Shelley Hopfauf Gerald & Mary Hopkins Robert & Joanna Horsburgh Greg & Renzi Horton* Lisa Hott Carl & Constance Hotvedt* Steven & Laurie Howard* Paul Howes & Pamela Parisian Peter Howland Jeffrey & Heather Howlett Keith & Heather Hoyer Michael & Brittney Huber Serita Huck Timothy Hudson Bryce Hugs Vicki Hulse* Jeffrey & Cristi Hunnes* Howard & Janice Hunter Magdalena Hurtado Adam Husk Dean & Deborah Hutchinson* Randall & Karen Hyvonen Integrity Solutions Group, LLC Ryan & Sarah Irigoin Nellie Israel* Curtis & Amy Iverson Randy & Joann Iverson Roland & Terrie Iverson J & H Sales & Marine, LLC J & L Investments, LLC J & S Enterprises, LLC J Samson Trucking, LLC Bevra Jacobson* Dennis & Margaret Jacobson Madeline Jacquart Marsha Jacquart Ronda Jacquart

Jake’s Garage, Inc. James Valley Ranch Josie James Mary James Paul & Margaret Jarvi* Judith Jeannot James & Sharon Jeffrey* Jerrad & Natalie Jenkins Zachary & Megan Jenkins Otto & Laverne Jensen Christian Jette & Paige Rice John Nelson Construction Carl & Dianne Johnson* Cynthia Johnson Douglas Johnson* Erica Johnson James & Michelle Johnson Jerome Johnson Mary Johnson Robert & Susan Johnson Tana Johnson Tim & Tasha Johnson Jeanne Johnston Ronda Johnston Bernice Jones Cynthia Jones Jeffrey & Sally Jones Jody Jones Kathleen Jones* Matthew Jones* Jo Joswick Robert & Audrey Jurovich* Chris & Kim Kaiser Ken & Christine Kallem Bruce & Anne Kania Kenneth & Pamela Kania* David & Erin Kantor Percy & Donna Karr Taylor Kaspernick Lois Kauffman Chase Kaufman Edward & Pamela Kaufman Vance & Estela Kaufman* Kauri, LLC Bryan Kautz Andrew Keating Robert Keene* Paul & Katherine Kelker Thomas Kellar Jeff & Laurena Keller* Wesley & Carie Keller* Frank Kelley* Pius & Michelle Kelley Samantha Kelley Laurie Kelly* Delores Kembel*

Michael & Micah Kemper* William & Mary Kennedy Laurence & Valerie Kenney Marcy Kent Kris & Lark Kesterke Robert Ketchum & Barbara Vail* Dell Keys* Shafiq & Tasneem Khaleel* Bernard Kia Shirley Kia Steven Kilmar & Vicki Monroe-Kilmar* David & Gail Kimball John & Lucille Kindelman Richard & Munien Kindsfater Steven Kindy Crystal King Robert Kinzle Noah Kiprono Kevin & Susan Kirley Clay Kittleson Marion Kittleson Trevor & Jessica Klein Sharon Klem* Henry & Lila Klobucar Randall & Beverly Kloepfer Karen Klopfer Robert & Danene Knudsen Brittany Knudtzon* Kyle & Megan Knuth Marvin & Terill Knutson Michelle Knutson Theodore & Sonja Kober* Gerald & Elizabeth Koch* Joseph & Erica Koga Kolb Angus Ranch Andrew Kolb Dennis & Wendy Kolb* Virginia Kolb Matthew Kolden Holly Konen Marjory Konschak Kent & Althea Koolen Richard & Judith Kopka* Reynolds & Caroline Kost* Randy & Stephanie Kraai* Gary Kraen Amy Kraenzel Eric & Kristi Kraft Kevin Kraft Pete Kraft Steven Kraft Joyce Kramer Richard & Marlene Kramer Dustin Kraske Elizabeth Kratofil Green & Gold 51

Marlene Krum Carlisle & B. Lynne Krusi* KTVQ TV Channel 2 Jack Kuntz & Pamela Pula-Kuntz Dominic Kunz Scott & Margie Kunz KURL Radio Gregory & Laureen Lackman Clarece Lacy* Jeff & Pat Lair Frank & Jennifer Lamm Donald & Gloria Landon Frank Landon Harvey & Bonnie Langager Donald Lange Staci Lange-Rice Dave & Gini Langlas Larry Larsen Greg & Kathleen Larson Joyce Larson Kenneth & Sandra Larson Kevin & Erica Larson* Mark & Sandra Larson Wendy Larson Duane Lassle Yvette LaValley Todd & Amy Leach Linaya Leaf Ralph Leary & Nancy Noon Leary* Bruce & Kari LeCaptain Charles Lechner* Kristina Lee* Joseph & Keri Leggett Tanya Lehfeldt Timothy Lehman & Danell Jones* Leisure Lawn Sprinkler LeMay Construction Leroy & Delores Lemke John Letasky Joseph Levens Jason & Christine Lewis Michael & Debra Lewis Karen Lezamiz Jeff Linabary & Trina Knoche James & Karen Lindamood Andrew & Clementine Lindley* Marlow & Lucinda Lindstrom* Thomas Little Leslie Lockard Arthur Logan Timothy & Cara Lohrenz Kathleen Lombardozzi Bill & Pamela Loney Andy & Grace Long John & Judy Longo* Eugene & Stella Lootens 52 Rocky Mountain College

Marcy Lowe Bette Lowery William Lowery Catalino Loya Parker & Sarah Lucas Gary Luce Paul & Julie Ludington* Hertha Lund Kevin Luse Daniel & Peggy Lynn Vincent & Sue Lynn Brenda Lyons Rebecca Lyons Mary MacDiarmid Clifford Mack Dale & Heide Mack Jay & Susan Mack Marcia Mack Laurie Mackay Jacob Mackenzie Bernadette Madinger* Jeffrie Madland Kathleen Magee Gary & Sharon Mahe Mahugh Fire & Safety, LLC Kyle Mai Jeff Malby Alicia Malek Lillian Malek Ty Malek Diane Malinak David Malloy Lisa Malody* Jared Maloney & Amberly Pahut Mark & Jeannice Malsom Theo Manazir Mandeville Insurance Agency Herb & Gerry Mangis* Curt & Hope Manning Darren & Sarah Manthey Austin Mapston* Guy & Debra Marble Susan Marman Amber Marsh Isaac & Amber Martel Janice Martin* Jason Martin & Amber West-Martin* Justin & Colleen Martin Diana Martinez Ron Martinez Ron & Lorie Martinez Jason Mash Charles & Mary Beth Mason* Scott & Lori Matheny Susan Mathews Greg & Connie Mattfield

Dale & Grace Matthaes* William & Dorothy Matthew* Tao Maua Chris & Sara Maughan Mayflower Circle–First Congregational UCC* Jerid & Amanda McCabe Kitty McCaffree Scott & Margo McCallum Peter & Christina McCann Kevin McCauley Teneshia McClain-Wallace Robert McCleave & Pamela Lowe Matthew McCloskey Rodney & Doreen McClure David & Vangie McConnell James & Donna McCreedy Jerry & Renee McCullough Joshua & Alison McDowell* Beau & Christine McFadyean John & Nikki McFerran Allen & Carol McGee Ron McGrew Lisa McGuire Sally McIntosh Katharine McKibbin* William & Betty McKinley* Andre & Pamela McKinney Cheryl McKnight May McLees* Kevin & Angela McWilliams Norman Meidinger Sandra Meinzen Kelsey Meire James Melfi Sondra Melfi Brittany Mendenhall Michael & Jo Ann Meredith Vickie Meredith Merrill Lynch–Spalding Houghton Group Donna Meyer Neil Meyer & Jolyn Fortier* Brian Michael & Trina Stute Kristin Middleton Chris & Marcia Miller* Cliff & Kate Miller Cynthia Miller Dan Miller Daryl & Debra Miller Denielle Miller Joshua & Melissa Miller Merlyn & Maxine Miller* Victor & Mary Miller* Jerrold & Becky Millman William & Dana Milton

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Mark & Lauri Miron Mission Fitness, LLC Joan Mitchell* Mark & Rhett Moak Daniel & Elizabeth Molyneux* Momentum Performance & Fitness Jason Monroe Montana International Supply* Montana Piano Jill Monteau Kirk & Teresa Montgomery Vicki Montgomery Dennis Mooneyham* Carl & Melbourne Moore Jacqueline Moore Tony & Carol Moore Deborah Mora Thomas & Nancy Mora Julio & Karen Morales Caitlyn Moran Clay & Cheryl Moran Colton Moran Robert & Susan Morasko Brian & Cheryl Morast Tom & Kerrie More* Diana Morelli Harold & Elfie Morgan* Brent & Shauna Morris Michael & Lynsi Morris Robert & Susanne Morrow Mark Morse & Teresa Darnielle* Lloyd & Jan Mosdal Kyle & Danielle Moseman Robert & Luana Moss Judy Moynihan Gerhard & Donna Muecke* Craig Mueller Robert & Barb Muir Ross Mulhausen Lughano Munyenyembe & Hossein Borhan Scott Murdock Annette Murphy Robert & Diann Murphy Glee Murray John & Lisa Murray Martin & Nadine Mutch* William & Tina Myers Gary & Peggy Myhre N and M Development, Inc. Nara Restaurant Brad & Shanna Nason* Dale & Arnette Nees Neftin Westlake Mazda Carol Negro Ken & Dilys Neibauer 54 Rocky Mountain College

James Nell B.C. & K.F. Nelson Carol Sue Nelson Diane Nelson Gary & Donna Nelson* Jane Nelson Jason & Angella Nelson Tim & Teresa Nelson Betty Nesmith* Scott & Amy Neuman* Dan Neumann & Joanne Peterson* William & Sandra Nevin Jake & Kelsey Newton Jean Neyrinck* Rose Nibbe Phillip & Sharon Nichelson Harlan & Colleen Nichols Robert & Mary Anne Nichols Frank & Elena Nick Andrew Niemantsverdriet Braedon Niemi Casey & Kristin Nipper Theodore & Sharon Nitz C.V. & Laurel Noland Marvin & Glenda Northcutt Northstar Athletics Brian & Julie Nowicki Sheri Nowlan Kent Nunley Judy Nusbaum Jonathon Nuss & Darci Smith* Todd & Gail Nutting Brent & Cheri Nygard* Thomas & Corinne Nyquist* Tim & Cindy Oblender Wilbur & Loretta Oblender Roberta O’Connor James & Linda Oftedal Ogata Chiropractic, Inc. David Ohs Harry Olcott Margaret O’Leary Olsen Grain & Livestock, Inc. Lydia Olsen Thorsan Olsen* Yvonne Olsen Jordan Olson John & Anita Olszowka Roger & Martha O’Neil David & Margaret Orendorff* Tom Orme Alexander Orokotan Timothy & Paula Orr Ortega Cattle/Calf Ranch Bryant & Madge Ortt Jason Ostermiller

James & Kathleen Ott Robert Ott Anderson Otuafi Our Montana, Inc.* Out in the Cold Productions* Marlin & Muriel Overstreet Tom Paine & Marianne Luft Painters, Inc. Elizabeth Palato* Paul & Patricia Palm Robert & Alisha Palmer Paul Palu Donald & Carolyn Palumbo Parks Real Estate Daniel Parod Parrott Family Trust Kole Passes Andrew & Kristen Passmore Katherine Patch Kari Patterson Roger Paulsen Kyle & Katrina Paulson Sue Paulson* Parley Pearce Rocky Pearce Pearson Education Tim & Susan Pearson Mark & Jody Pedersen Edmond & Roseanne Peisen* Scott & Caree Pekovich Janna Pennington Daniel & Cathy Peplinski Kelly Peppard* Pepper Tank & Contracting Co. Donald Peretti Jerry & Cathleen Perkins William Perrin & Janet Marie John Pertuit Nich Pertuit & Laura Hollister Peter Scott Construction, Inc. Michelle Peters Robert & Romaine Peters Amy Peterson Jared & Alex Petrino Jason & Heather Petrino Patrick & Constance Petrino George & Pam Petry Scott & Norma Petterson PH Transportation, LLC Benjamin & Kelsey Phipps Jodie Pickering Harry & Judith Pinch Bruce & Eileen Pinkerton Piper’s Shopping Center Mark Piskolich & Pam Koch Baselious & Beatrice Pius

Aaron Pohle* Dale & Dianne Pohle Polson Family Eyecare Poly Food Basket Lisa Pope Kimberly Popham Hayley Porter John & Betty Porter* Ernest & Barbara Potter* Scott & Anna Pozza Matthew & Andrea Prasch Prather Ranch Family, LLC Kyle Pratt Jason & Jennifer Preble Charles Thomas Preston Charles & Martha Prevost* Robert & Jill Prevost Sheelah Prevost Joyce Prewitt William & Linda Jo Price* Tony Prill Richard & Norma Pruett Rolin Pruyn* Brad & Mary Quatier R H Trucking Kurt Rabenold* Charles & Jill Ramsey David & Valerie Ramsey Louise Randall* Samuel & Diane Rankin Richard & Constance Rasky Brock & Heidi Rasmussen Mikki Rasmussen John & Margaret Ratje Edward & Sherry Ratliff Sonja Ray The Reah Company Eric & Dora Redal Stephen & Joan Redd Charles & Maureen Redfield* David & Patricia Reed* Kim Reed* Paul Reeder* Shane Rehm Jeremy & Jana Reich Jennifer Reiser Mary Reiter William & Holly Reitler George & Lorraine Remington Minerva Rendon J. Steve Restad* Samuel Rettig Shawn & Tiffany Rettig Kirk Reyher Collin & Jessica Rice Greg & Karen Rice

Jim Rice Park & Rayna Rice* Terry & Beatrice Rice Briana Rickman Brodie & Jennifer Riederich Donald & Kathryn Riegger* John & Kathey Riley Pharoby Ripa Marjorie Risi Ted & Elaine Rist David Ristow R.L. Schaff Concrete* Anthony & Elizabeth Robbins Elizabeth Robbins Phyllis Roberts* Charles & Patricia Robertson Millie Robinson Rocky Mountain Bank Rocky Mountain Seafood Christine Roemeling Daniel Rogers & Marlene Anderson* Mike Rogers John-Carl Rogge Jim Rohrdanz Fred & Judith Rolando Rolfing Associates Kimberly Roman John & Noel Ronnebaum Paul Roper & S. Gregory James & Lin Roscoe* Aaron & Carolyn Rosen A. Laray Rosenhan Jacob Roumano Patsy Roumano Round Towne Tavern & Casino Christopher Round & Allison Corbyn Todd & Teresa Rowen* Vance Ruff John & Denise Rule Brandon Rupinski Eric Rupp & Donna Krueger Larry & Julie Rush Phillip & Betty Russ Dan Russell Justin & Valeri Russell Nita Russell Brady & Shannon Ryan* David & Gay Rye Cheryl Safty Sage Creek Boutique Richard & Cheryl St. John Robert & Wendy St. John* James & Leona Samson Jen Samson Margaret Samuels* Cody & Jessica Samuelson

Alicia Sapa Timothy & Christine Sapa James & Kathleen Satake David & Doreen Saunders* Shaydean Saye Linda Sayers* Michael & Cynthia Schaff Betty Schanaman Donald & Irene Scheidecker Irvin & Sharon Scheidt* Curt & Sue Schelle Marla Schild Cory & Debbie Schiller Emma Schmelzer Ervin Schmidt Michael Schmidt Michael & Lori Schmitt* Randall & Stephanie Schmitz Dennis & Marsha Schneider James Schneider Jason & Kris Schneiter Lenard & Ellen Schoemer Dorothy Schoepp Gregory Schoepp Timothy & Katherine Schruth Jeff & Coleen Schultz Mark & Amy Schultz Robert & Kathleen Schultz* Timothy & Sandra Schwartz Todd & Deb Schwartz* Scott & Rhonda Schweber Joseph Scianna* SCL Health James & Sharon Scott* John & Shelley Scott Cara Seborg Don & Joyce Seebart* David & Lanaya Seib George & Patricia Selover Grant & Lydia Senef Ryan Senef Sue Settera Jerry & Marci Shaw Phillip & Darlene Shawver Shear Delight Mike & Lynn Shenk Leo & Charlotte Sherrodd* Marjory Shiell William & Patricia Shimkus* Theresa Shipp Jason & Tammy Shovar Kenneth Siderius & Cathy Malarchick* Lauretta Siderius* Teresa Sidransky Nate & Debra Simmons* Robert Simmons Green & Gold 55

Matt & Heather Simonson Selwyn & Keely Simper Kent Sipe & Diane Cochran Allen Siroky & Helen Loftin Siroky Montie Slusher* Curtis & Patti Smith James & Julie Smith Julie Smith Laura Smith Melissa Smith Michael & Tammy Smith Peggie Smith* Rondel Smith Stanley Smith & Laura Lloyd-Smith Steven & Hope Smith* Diane Snyder Gary Sohm* John & Lanee Sokoloski Solid Water Well Drilling, LLC Earl & Diana Solle Sons of Norway* Marilyn Sorbe* Russell Sorenson & Robin Barber* Gary Sorum* Mac & Mary Anne Souza Richard & Marcia Spalding* James Sparks Scott & Bridget Sparks William & Shirley Speare David & Shirley Spence Glenn & Bobbi Spencer Spherion Staffing Muriel Spies Greg & Rosalie Spinler Marjie Spinler Tiffany Spraggins Lelon & Jan Spurgin Ronald & Louise Squatrito* Squire Lounge Angela Stahl Holly Staley Kurt Stallknecht David & Judy Stallman Martin Stanek Larry & Ellinore Stanley* Becky Stanton Rebecca Stanton Susan Stanton Star Valley Dental, LLC State Employees’ Combined Giving Campaign* State Farm Companies Foundation Steig & Associates, Inc.* Gary & Kathy Stephens Reid & Marlene Stevens Jake Stevenson 56 Rocky Mountain College

Marc & Cheyl Stewart* Stephen & Kathleen Stewart* Wayne & Sally Stifler* Frabert & Eldora Stobie Kelli Storlie Linnea Strandberg* Peggy Streeter Steve & Edna Streit Paul Strom & Janis Hayes-Strom* Leeroy & Sherry Strong Mary Strong* Kristy Stroop Joel Stuber Kim Studer* T.J. & Mary Lou Stulc* Clifton Stump Brian & Trina Stute Carolyn Stutzriem Christopher Stutzriem Brent & Lauren Sukut Addie Sullivan* Dennis Sulser Darren & Amy Sult* M. Leroy Summers Cindy Sundheim John & Marlene Sundt Vonda Sundt Sunrise Campground Gail Surwill Jason & Wendy Swandal Bjorn Swanson Sharon Swanson* Synod of the Rocky Mountains Presbyterian Church* Taco Treat of Great Falls, Inc. Randi Tanglen Curtis & Wendy Tanner William & Kelly Tantum Jude Tardy* Robert & Gwen Tatum Ann Dee Taylor John Taylor & Rosanna Buehl Marie Taylor Wiley & Cindy Taylor Wiley & Melissa Taylor Martha Tegtmeyer Timothy & Carol Tempel Woody & Rebecca Terronez Robert & Marilyn Thaden Jarrell & Nelloyd Tharp* Terry Thayer & Kathi Smith Todd & Paullette Thelen* Trenton Thelen* Thermax Insulation, LLC* Robert Thibeault Tom & Juliana Thigpen

Trace & Leslie Thomas Julie Thomason Brian & Lea Thompson James & Linda Thompson* Laurie Thompson Marcus & Kim Thompson Earl & Katherine Thornton-Sibley Chelsey & Rebecca Tidwell Marlene Tidwell Ward & Rhonda Tigner* Tilley Construction Kevin & Barbara Tilley Leland & Marsha Tilley Bette Lou Tilton* TLC Lingerie* TNT Suzuki & Marine Logan Todd Ryan Toner Lisa Tousignant Thomas & Ruth Towe* Track Side Auto Body Matt & Marcine Tracy* Henry & Erika Trapp* Daniel & Catherine Trost Ken & Ashley Trottier Michelle Trottier Brian & Kelly Trudeau Richard & Mary Trudeau Ryan Truscott Daphne Ann Turner Ian & Whitney Turner Linda Turner William & Bonnie Twilling* Twin Cubs Motel U Nail & Spa Marvin & Martha Ulrich Obert & Virginia Undem* United Methodist Foundation Universal Athletic Service* Edward & Maria Upton Adam Uselman M. James & Bonnie Van Campen Thomas & Jane Van Dyk Douglas & Deanne Van Zee* Lloyd Van Zee* Andras Varhelyi* Dennis & Sherry Varner* Casey Vaskey Floyd Vaughn* Carol Vegge Paul & Anita Venell* Todd & Jill Verhasselt Michael Vicars Linda Vihinen Camille Virelaude Myron & Laurie Vogele*

Mark & Margaret Vogl David Voight* Nicholas Voss Bryan & Vivian Vralstad* Donna Wagner* Larry Wagner Matthew & Brigid Wagner Randall & Kerri Wagner Bob Waldal Sandra Waldo Kerri Walker* Laurel Walker Scott & Kim Walker Steven & Sue Walker* Brian Wallace Christopher & Lisa Wallace* Jean M.Wallace Jean Wallace Judith Wallinder Larry & Jessie Walter* Theodore & Judy Ward Diane Warren John & Ruth Warren John & Christy Wasem* Daylene Waterman Ronald & Debra Waters Todd & Roxanne Watkins Marlin & Joy Waylander Kathy Weakley Marty & Diana Weakley Teresa Webber Matthew Weber Drake Webinger Charles & Jo Ann Weckworth H. Clyde & Donna Welch

Arne & Diane Welhaven Dan & Arleene Wepler Jill Wetherell Mark & Mariaha Wetherell Joe & Jackie Whisonant Katie Whitbeck Al & Layne Whitby Alice White Jennifer White* Regina White Steven & Tamara White Whitepine Community United Methodist Church White’s Queen City Motors Betty Whiting Sara Whittle Rick & Lili Widder Chris & Janeen Wilcox Andrew Wildenberg & Carrie La Seur* Alford Wiley James & Penny Wiley Mark Wilgus Erik Willborg Bert & Virginia Williams Chuck Williams Contracting Herbert & Barbara Williams Murl & Maureen Williams Ray & Linda Williams Thomas Williams, Sr. & Ann Marie Williams Stewart Williamson Jonathon & S. Elizabeth Willner Scott Wilson* Arthur & Karie Wiltgen William Wimbish

Win-Dor Industries Mike Windauer J.L. Witkowski Diane Witt Kim Woeste* Stewart Wolbach* The Wolf Company John Wolfe Bette Wolff Harry & Palma Wolverton* Rebecca Wommack Jim Wood Lorraine Wood Rebecca Wood Trevor Wood Blair Workman John & Lana Wright* Robert & Virginia Wright Charles & Gail Wrzesinski Sandra Wyman Yang Yang Floyd & Diana Yarger Yellowstone Bank of Billings* Yellowstone Conservation District* Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, P.C. Edward & Bonnie Yeo* Bobby Young Richard Zier Toni Zieske Roger & Vickie Zikmund Josh & Chloe Zinda

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IN-KIND DONATIONS In-kind gifts are contributions of goods or services, other than cash grants. Your support, in the form of an in-kind donation, allows us to meet needs that are often beyond our budget, and often aid in our fundraising efforts.

3 North Bar & Grill (406) Kitchen & Taproom 506 Square Feet Allegra Print and Imaging* AlphaGraphics Al's Bootery Aminga Salon Aspinwall Mountain Wear Beartooth Grill Big Sky Brewing Company Billings Central Catholic High School Billings Landscape & Nursery Billings Magic City Fly Fishers Billings Midtown Chipotle Billings Paint Center Billings Studio Theatre* Billings Symphony Bistecca at the Granary* Blown Away Salon & Spa Darcy Boettger Buffalo Jump Sip & Paint Cafe Zydeco Central Wellness Spa* Ciao Mambo* CJ's Bar & Grill West* Cold Mountain Pottery Costco Wholesale Dairy Queen Thomas & Jeannette Davis DiA Events, LLC Disney Corporate Citizenship Divide Bar & Grill Eagle Tattoo East Rosebud Fly + Tackle Shop Dwan Edwards Ian & Jessica Erickson The Fieldhouse Follett Bookstore #489 58 Rocky Mountain College

Fuddruckers* Fuller Periodontics & Implant Dentistry* Gainan's Flowers & Garden Center* Go Play Golf, LLC* Goldsmith Gallery Jewelers* Grains of Montana Grand Escape Room Logan Grant Great American Bagel Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant Sean R. Heavey Photography Hilands Golf Club Hoodsport Winery Jasons for Men Jayne's Signature Sweets Jimmy John's Restaurant JJM/JP, LLC - Red Robin of Billings JP Kitchen Jack Judisch K.D. Berst Law Lake Hills Golf Course Laurel Golf Course Meridian Ltd.* Mitchell Golf Montagues of Montana Montana Brewing Company Montana Jack's Montana Silversmiths Montana's Rib & Chop House NOVA Center for the Performing Arts Off the Leaf Old Chicago Restaurant Outback Steakhouse Party Time Plus Joan Paulson The Pickle Barrel Picture Perfect Ultrasound Pita Pit

Pizza Ranch Prohibition Brotique & Barbershoppe Pure Barre* Rock Creek Coffee Roasters Rocky Mountain Game Nomad Chance Robinson Zane Rudolph Sanctuary Spa & Salon Scheels* Sign Pro Soup and Such Jared Strickland* Texas Roadhouse of Billings, LLC* Thirsty Street Brewing Co. Trailhead Spirits Two Rivers Liquor & Wine Umi Steak and Sushi The Vig Gene & Marilyn Wade Walker's Grill* Ted Wells Wilcoxson's Ice Cream* Luzia Willis The Windmill Club Brian Wren & Susan Heafield Yegen Golf Club* Yellowstone Art Museum Yellowstone Country Club* ZooMontana

GRANTS Rocky Mountain College operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution and is the beneficiary of many federal, local, and private grant programs. For more information about grants received by RMC or the College's nonprofit status, please contact the Business Office at 406.657.1012.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT National Science Foundation

Department of Education U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Education

All Nations Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation SAS Grant IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Turnaround School Leaders

PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS/CORPORATIONS Campus Compact Charles M. Bair Family Trust Cinnabar Foundation Cinnabar Foundation Cobb Foundation Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation ExxonMobil ExxonMobil Haynes Foundation Heisey Foundation Herb and Clara Klindt Athletic Scholarships Intermountain Equestrian Center Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust Montana Academy of Sciences Montana Community Foundation Montana/National Science Foundation Montana Women’s Run Pepsi-Cola Bottling RBC Foundation Matt Thomas Walmart Walmart Zonta Club

Administrative Costs for Americorps Project Health & Human Performance Enhancement Grant Lynx/Wolverine Project River Research Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Wildlife Habitat Grant Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Prescott Grant Scholarships Hailstone Subaward Grant Scholarships Scholarships Blue Water Community Action Grant Health & Human Performance Enhancement Grant Sam’s Step Up for Small Business (Enactus) Women’s Economic Empowerment Project (Enactus) Scholarships

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Alumni Relations

Rocky Welcomes New Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Clark hit the ground running when she assumed the role of director of alumni relations for Rocky Mountain College on February 20.

"My first week was a bit of a whirlwind," Clark said. "In only a few days, I had met with a dozen departments. It's been a rapid-fire, informative crash course in how alumni can be involved with all aspects of the College."

"Everybody has been so helpful.

The entire institution is dedicated to making alumni programming stronger, and I'm excited to be a part of it."

Though she grew up in Billings, Clark's education began in Wyoming, where she attended Northwest College and studied photography.

She then returned home to continue her education at Montana State University-Billings, earning a bachelor of applied sciences in history and communications.

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Clark comes to RMC from Western Wyoming Community College, where she first served as an admissions counselor and later as a student success advisor, specializing in career employment and internships. She has a combined eight years of experience in higher education and has spent the better part of it helping students beyond their years in college.

"We often measure student success by how well our students do after they graduate," Clark said. "I've always focused on ways that students can build lasting professional relationships through networking. This position is a great chance for me to continue that work and develop better opportunities for our current and former students."

Strengthening the bond between alumni and the institution is Clark's top priority. "Our students and our alumni have a lot of pride in Rocky Mountain College and its traditions," Clark said. "I am very intrigued

by Rocky's role in the history of education in Montana."

Alumni Relations has a number of upcoming events for which Clark will be at the helm, beginning with the 2017 Alumni Association Champagne Toast and Commencement ceremonies this May. She will also coordinate the annual alumni and friends golf tournament later this spring and the Homecoming and Alumni Weekend scheduled for September.

Clark has already made a strong impression at the College. "I am thrilled to have Sarah join our team," said Kelly Edwards, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. "Her passion for education and building relationships, along with her spirit of warm hospitality, will be a welcome addition to the RMC family."

The Alumni Relations office is located on the second floor of Eaton Hall.

"Whether it’s working out, eating right, or just life in general,

don’t let PERFECT be the enemy of the GOOD Aim for good, take the first step, and you’ll be one step closer to perfect than you were before you started."

— Nich Pertuit, Ph.D., C.S.C.S. Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance

Office of Media & Communications 1511 Poly Dr. Billings, MT 59102

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