2010 Annual Report

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

LIVE UNITED

2010 Report to the

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U N I T E D WAY O F C A S S - C L AY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER T O C R E AT E L A S T I N G C H A N G E T H AT W I L L IMPROVE LIVES.

2010 Report to the Community

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY CORE VALUES

TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Trustees......................................................Page 1 Premiere Sponsors....................................................Page 2 Executive Campaign Cabinet.....................................Page 2 Volunteer Committees...............................................Page 3 Sponsors....................................................................Page 4 Campaign Awards......................................................Page 5 2010 INVESTMENTS: YOUR DONOR DOLLARS Financials..................................................................Page 6 Graduation Rates Initiative.......................................Page 7 Galleria Apartment Fire Fund...................................Page 7 Agency and Program Investments......................Pages 8-9 Success By 6 Investments...............................Pages 10-11 Day of Caring & School Supply Drive.....................Page 12 Day of Action, LIVE UNITED Blitz & Gobble It Up....Page 13 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program.....Page 14/21

INTEGRITY In our relationship with our stakeholders—donors, agencies, individuals, and the community—we hold ourselves to the highest ethical and moral standards.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP Volunteers establish the policies for the organization and set the vision for the future.

HELP THOSE IN NEED LOCALLY We focus the communities’ resources on helping local residents improve their lives.

STEWARDSHIP We are committed to ensuring that resources placed into our care will be managed in the most effective way.

Women’s Leadership Council.................................Page 14 Volunteer Definitions..............................................Page 15 Supporting Businesses and Volunteers..........Pages 16-20 Endowment & Memorial Gifts..................................Page 21 LIVE UNITED Billboard Sponsors.............................Page 21

2010 United Way of Cass-Clay Staff

When we reach out a hand to one We influence the condition of all.

That’s what it means to

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President: Judy Green (Jan-Mar) Melinda Haun (June-Dec) Vice President, Finance & Operations: John Machacek Marketing & Brand Management Director: Kristina Hein Resource Development Director: Sue Wiger Community Impact Director: Thomas Hill Business Development & Donor Relations Manager: Emmett Worth Resource Development Specialist: Teresa Enderson Accounting & Database Specialist: Rosa Chavez DeLeon Executive Assistant: Deb Clemenson

2010 United Way of Cass-Clay Board of Trustees

I have been both energized and humbled by the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the United Way of Cass-Clay Board of Trustees during 2010.

Even though we began to see signs of economic recovery during the past year, there were many individuals and organizations who continued to feel the impact of the economic downturn.

Whether impacted or not, this did not deter the businesses and individuals residing in Cass and Clay counties from once again stepping up to drive the achievement of our 2010 record setting goal and provide the funding necessary to support agencies, programs and initiatives within our communities that assist others through difficult times.

It is definitely humbling to live in such a giving and caring community where people truly understand what it means to LIVE UNITED. Jeffrey S. Slaby CoreLink Administrative Solutions 2010 Board Chair Back row: Gary Wolsky,David Berg Middle row: Todd Olson, Doug Hamilton, Ann McConn, Kayla Werk, James Boberg Front row: Louise Dardis, Evelyn Quigley, Jeffrey Slaby, Craig Lemieux, Dean Atchison Not pictured: Mark Deraney, Babs Coler, Mark Jensen, Tammy Miller, Sherry Senske, Tonya Stende

2010 United Way of Cass-Clay Board of Trustees Chair Jeffrey Slaby CoreLink Administrative Solutions

Chair Elect Dean Atchison Spectrum Aeromed

Vice Chair David Berg American Crystal Sugar Company

Mark Deraney, Past Chair U.S. Bank Service Center

Louise Dardis West Fargo Public Schools

Craig Lemieux Hornbacher’s Osgood

James Boberg The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead

Doug Hamilton Minnesota State University Moorhead

Ann McConn Alerus Financial

Babs Coler Microsoft

Mark Jensen Concordia College

Tammy Miller Border States Electric 2010 Campaign Chair

Treasurer Todd Olson Sagepoint Financial Inc. Evelyn Quigley Sherry Senske Scheels Tonya Stende Eide Bailly Training Gary Wolsky Village Family Service Center

United Way of Cass-Clay 2010 Report to the Community • 1

2010 Premiere Sponsors

2010 LIVE UNITED PARTNERS

In 2009, United Way of Cass-Clay introduced a new opportunity for local businesses to partner as premiere sponsors at the $10,000 and $5,000 levels and support all year-round events. Because of these generous corporate partners, United Way of Cass-Clay is able to thank, inspire, recognize, educate, and train donors and volunteers, without incurring additional expenses.

Thank you to our 2010 LIVE UNITED Partners and Presenting Sponsors!

2010 PRESENTING SPONSORS I greatly enjoyed serving as your 2010 Campaign Chair.

Thank you for helping us “hit it out of the park” and surpass the $5 million campaign milestone. I continue to be amazed by the support and generosity of our donors and volunteers, and the dedication of the United Way of Cass-Clay staff.

Words cannot express my gratitude to all of you for your support and the positive impact you make in our community. Together we are creating lasting change!

Tammy J. Miller, CEO Border States Electric 2010 Campaign Chair

2010 Executive Campaign Cabinet

2010 Campaign Chair Tammy Miller Border States Electric

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1st Vice Chair Randy Johnson BCBSND/Noridian

2nd Vice Chair Michelle Killoran Scheels

2010 Volunteer Committees COMMUNITY BUILDING COMMITTEE

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

TOCQUEVILLE COMMITTEE

CHAIR: Evelyn Quigley John Carlson, Scheels Louise Dardis, West Fargo Public Schools Bruce Furness, State Bank & Trust Ruby Kolpack, Cass County Social Services Ann McConn, Alerus Financial Kelli Poehls, The Chamber Rhonda Porter, Clay County Social Services Thomas Riley, North Dakota State University Deb Watne, Dakota Medical Foundation

CHAIR: Sherry Senske, Scheels Doug Hamilton, Minnesota State University Moorhead Ann McConn, Alerus Financial

CHAIR: Thomas Dawson, Dawson Insurance Michelle Killoran, Scheels Tammy Miller, Border States Electric Dr. Gregory Post, Sanford Health Michael Solberg, State Bank & Trust Joel Thomsen, State Bank & Trust

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE CHAIR: Craig Lemieux, Hornbacher’s Osgood Dale Hellevang, GOLDMARK Property Management Sherri Sandvig, Border States Electric Karen Sundahl, Essentia Health Susan Trygg, Bank of the West

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR: Mark Jensen, Concordia College Jill Berg, Spherion Staffing Babs Coler, Microsoft Brenda Cornell, Job Service of North Dakota Bonnie Lund, Xcel Energy Aliceyn Magelky, Allegiance Software Sherri Thomsen, Community Volunteer Darrell Vasvick, Sanford Health Emmett Worth

MARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIR: Doug Hamilton, Minnesota State University Moorhead David Berg, American Crystal Sugar Company Tracy Konickson, WDAY, Inc. Bonnie Lund, Xcel Energy Lee Massey, Media Productions Steve Shark, DakTech, Inc. John Tandberg Greg Wald, BCBSND/Noridian

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE COMMITTEE

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Todd Olson, Sagepoint Financial Inc. Dean Atchison, Spectrum Aeromed Brian Becker, Border States Electric Mavis Bennett, Bennett Financial Services Dave Bergstrom, Sammons Financial Group John Nelson, Fargo Public Schools Thomas Schaffer Jeffrey Slaby, CoreLink Administrative Solutions

CHAIR: Pat Kotta, Gate City Bank Penny Crowder, Dawson Insurance Nikki Rude, Minnesota School of Business Brook Spaulding, Park Christian School Kevin Spaulding, Summit Group Software

CHAIR: Tonya Stende, Eide Bailly Training VICE CHAIR: Kayla Werk, Wells Fargo Carol Anhorn, WDAY, Inc. Karen Engelter, Essentia Health Shelly Gompf, Vogel Law Firm Marti Jensen, Border States Electric Kim Keller, Park Co. Realtors Amanda McKinnon, Catalyst Medical Center Carrie McLeod, Sanford Health Kris Olson, Essentia Health Judy Pearson, North Dakota State University Jade Rosenfeldt, Vogel Law Firm Chris Thompson, Microsoft Susan Thompson, FARGODOME Catherine Tufte, Catherine Tufte, Ltd. Carol Weber, UPS

“Nothing is as special as the look of excitement on a child’s face being given their backpack. Knowing that they will be able to go to the first day of school with the supplies needed to help make it a successful school year-THIS is what brings me back year after year as a volunteer with the desire and drive to make our backpack goal for the School Supply Drive.”

Pat Kotta Gate City Bank 2010 School Supply Drive Committee Chair

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2010 Sponsors ANNUAL MEETING

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS American Crystal Sugar Company Sanford Health Scheels TABLE SPONSORS Alerus Financial Bank of the West BCBSND/Noridian Bremer Bank Cardinal IG Dawson Insurance Discovery Benefits Eide Bailly LLP Gate City Bank Marco, Inc. Phoenix International The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Wells Fargo

CAMPAIGN KICK OFF EVENT SPONSOR Xcel Energy

TABLE SPONSORS Alerus Financial Eide Bailly LLP

DAY OF CARING

CORPORATE SPONSOR Moore Engineering

TOCQUEVILLE DINNER EVENT SPONSOR Dawson Insurance

LIVE UNITED BLITZ SUPPORTING SPONSOR Hilton Garden Inn

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE LUNCH SPONSORS CNH America LLC Eide Bailly LLP

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON EVENT SPONSOR Sanford Health TABLE SPONSORS AgCountry Farm Credit Services Alerus Financial American Crystal Sugar Company Bank of the West BCBSND/Noridian BlackRidgeBANK Border States Electric Bremer Bank Choice Financial Group CNH America LLC Coldwell Banker First-Realty Dawson Insurance Eide Bailly LLP Essentia Health First International Bank & Trust The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead General Equipment & Supplies Sharon Hilgers - Park Co. Realtors Lunch Ladies North Dakota State University Angela Novak - Sanford Health Phoenix International Prairie St. John’s Reliance Associates PLLC State Farm Insurance Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Vogel Law Firm WDAY, Inc. Wells Fargo Western Products

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP THANK YOU EVENT SUPPORTING SPONSOR Catalyst Medical Center

IN-KIND SUPPORT 40th Avenue Storage AM1100 The Flag BCBSND/Noridian BOB 95FM-95.1 Border States Electric Brown & Saenger Butler Machinery Company Concordia College Eide Bailly LLP Fargo Park District FARGODOME FedEx Kinkos Flint Communications, Inc. FM 105.1 Forum Communications Printing Frito-Lay Froggy 99.9 Games Galore Party Rental Go Radio Broadcasting, LLC Happy Harry’s Hornbacher’s Jennie-O Turkey Justy’s BBQ at Osgood Kemps KFGO AM-The Mighty 790 KVLY TV 11 KXJB TV 4 Media Productions Minnesota State University Moorhead North Dakota State University Osgood Pro Shop Paige Lemieux Pepsi Beverage Company Prairie Public Broadcasting Q98 FM RADIO Fargo-Moorhead, Inc. Ramada Plaza & Suites Redhawks Stadium ROCK 102 Scheels Sir Speedy Fargo Skills & Technology Training Center Spectrum Printing State Bank & Trust Target The Eagle 106.9 The FAN 740 AM The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead The FOX 107.9 Trollwood Performing Arts School Xcel Energy WDAY AM WDAY, Inc. Wells Fargo

2010 Campaign Awards 2010 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Awards of Excellence recognize companies based on employee participation and giving.

500 OR MORE EMPLOYEES Scheels State Bank & Trust

2010 DONATH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: BOBCAT COMPANY-DOOSAN

100-499 EMPLOYEES AgCountry Farm Credit Services Border States Electric Butler Machinery Company Eide Bailly LLP Gate City Bank UPS

In 1998, United Way of Cass-Clay created the Donath Award of Excellence to honor the memory of a devoted United Way campaign volunteer, Frederick W. Donath. It serves as a tribute to Mr. Donath and recognizes one organization’s exemplary example of campaign excellence.

99 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter Benefit Specialists BlackRidgeBANK Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council Choice Financial Group Cornerstone Bank Conmy Feste Ltd. Cummins NPower, LLC DakTech, Inc. Dawson Insurance Dixon Insurance Inc. General Equipment & Supplies Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC HMB Tax & Consulting Inc. Image Group Architecture & Interiors Lighthouse1 Marco, Inc. Matrix Properties Media Productions New Life Center Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Park Co. Realtors Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Robert V. Toutges, DDS PA Sammons Financial Group Spectrum Aeromed Starion Financial United Sugars Corporation Warner and Company Youthworks

This organization produced outstanding results which included a 34% increase in employee giving and a 42% increase in Key Club giving (gifts of more than $600). Their employees were dedicated to volunteering and involved with United Way of Cass-Clay throughout 2010.

BEST FIRST TIME CAMPAIGN

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS OF THE YEAR

BEST KEY CLUB CAMPAIGNS: LARGEST PERCENT INCREASE

500 OR MORE EMPLOYEES Barb Elstrom, Chelsey Halvorson, Peggy Atherton, Linda Froysland, & Sandy Franchuk of YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties

Rasmussen College

500 OR MORE EMPLOYEES State Bank & Trust

100-499 EMPLOYEES Donni Stanton, UPS

100-499 EMPLOYEES UPS

99 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES Alan Friezen, Northern Plains Steel Company

99 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES Choice Financial Group

PACESETTER OF THE YEAR

OUTSTANDING LOANED EXECUTIVES OF THE YEAR

Marco, Inc.

BEST PRACTICES PACESETTER

Laura Klimek, Border States Electric Lynn Speral, Rape & Abuse Crisis Center

Moore Engineering

LEADERSHIP GIVING PACESETTER State Bank & Trust

OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

OUTSTANDING CAMPAIGN GROWTH PACESETTER

Caileen Heuertz, Alerus Financial

YOUTH LIVING UNITED AWARD

Discovery Middle School - Fargo Public Schools

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OUTSTANDING NON-PROFIT PACESETTER Youthworks

IMPACT SPEAKER OF THE YEAR Marcia Paulson, Great Plains Food Bank Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota

2010 PACESETTERS

These businesses and organizations “set the pace” for the annual campaign by running their employee giving campaigns early.

American Crystal Sugar Company American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter The Arc of West Central Minnesota BCBSND/Noridian Benefit Specialists Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council Churches United for the Homeless FirstLink The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons

Korsmo Funeral Home Lighthouse1 Marco, Inc. Moore Engineering New York Life Insurance Company Prairie Public Broadcasting Project HERO State Bank & Trust United Way of Cass-Clay Village Family Service Center Wells Fargo Youthworks

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2010 Financials & $5 Million Milestone

$5 MILLION MILESTONE

2010 Revenue Raised

In 2010, United Way of Cass-Clay exceeded the $5 million goal and raised $5,001,059. The total dollars raised is a 2.5% increase over 2009.

“Celebrating the $5 million milestone is not about a number, or surpassing a goal.

It is a celebration about people. It’s about our community UNITING to accomplish something that none of us could on our own.

It is about the men, women, and children who will be positively impacted by the work of partner agencies and United Way of Cass-Clay.

I want to thank every donor that contributed to the success of this campaign. Every gift is important and helped us surpass our goal of $5 million,”

2010 Donor Dollar Investments

Tammy J. Miller, CEO Border States Electric 2010 Campaign Chair

In 2010, we “hit it out of the park” for our community!

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2010 Community Investments

2010 Graduation Rates Initiative Together we LIVE UNITED

UNITED FOR EDUCATION

In March of 2010, United Way of Cass-Clay played a key role in facilitating an historic meeting among the three metro area school boards. As a result, the school boards of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo Public Schools approved a joint resolution to collaborate with United Way of Cass-Clay and the community to increase on-time graduation rates.

2010 Galleria Apartment Fire Long Term Recovery Fund On October 11, 2010, a massive fire heavily damaged the Galleria on 42nd apartment complex in Fargo and displaced 150 residents. United Way of Cass-Clay quickly responded to community need and established the 2010 Galleria Apartment Fire Long Term Recovery Fund to raise funds and help individuals and families reestablish safety, security and stability after the fire. The fund was designed to address unmet needs remaining after insurance claims had been processed. United Way of Cass-Clay collaborated with case managers to distribute funds to 64 individuals impacted by the fire. specialized in disaster recovery to distribute funds to individuals and familes in need.

BY THE NUMBERS

64 individuals displaced by the fire were

given financial assistance to help replace belongings such as computers, children’s toys, and prescription medications

$25,637 was raised 158 individuals and organizations contributed

“You are one of the many that assisted my daughter through one of the toughest times of her life. Thank you to United Way for their financial assistance, which has helped replace some of her lost property.

I would like you to know that we will never forget your generosity and will be forever grateful to all of you who helped through a very difficult time.”

-Mother of Galleria Apartment Fire Long Term Recovery Fund recipient

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NORTH DAKOTA EARLY CHILDHOOD RATING & IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (NDECRIS) The North Dakota Early Childhood Rating & Improvement System is a pilot project with two main goals: recognize and improve the quality of early care and education settings to support children’s optimal development and learning, and provide parents with an easy to use tool to assist them in selecting quality early care and education programs for their children.

In 2010, United Way of Cass-Clay invested $80,000 in the North Dakota Early Childhood Rating and Improvement System Pilot Project. This is part of a 4 year investment totaling $225,000.

“We have focused on preparing our child for kindergarten with activities suggested by this program.”

“He has so much confidence now. He is excited to start ‘real’ kindergarten in the fall.”

“My child has been exposed to the classroom environment and knows what to expect when school starts. He has learned how to play and interact with other kids and teachers. He is definitely ready to start kindergarten now!”

-Parent participants of 2010 Gearing Up for Kindergarten

“Finding child care for our son was a challenging process. A tool such as the Early Childhood Quality Rating and Improvement System will make searching for child care so much easier for families.

As a parent, I experienced uneasiness, worry and guilt about leaving our baby.

This tool offers parents reassurance that their children are in a safe, caring and educational environment!”

-Nikki, Parent in Fargo

GEARING UP FOR KINDERGARTEN Gearing Up For Kindergarten is a school-readiness and parent education program coordinated through NDSU Extension Services. It includes weekly sessions for parents and children to attend together to acquire skills to prepare them for a successful transition into kindergarten. The

program is free to families because of United Way of

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IMAGINATION LIBRARY Each month in 2010, over 8,000 children in Cass & Clay counties received free books through Imagination Library, a partnership between United Way of Cass-Clay and the Dollywood Foundation.

Any child from birth to age five is eligible to receive a book which is mailed to his or her home each month. The program is free to families because of donor dollars. The goal of the program is to Gearing For Kindergarten is a school-readiness increase early literacyUpopportunities for children, prepare them and parent education program for success in kindergarten, andcoordinated encourage through parents NDSU to takeExtension Services that includes weekly sessions an active and early role in 16 their child’s literacy.for parents and children to attend together to acquire skills to prepare them for a successful transiinto Kindergarten.

The program is free to families because United Way oftion Cass-Clay has been investing in Imagination UWCC donor dollars.

Children experience parent-child interacLibrary sinceof2003 and in 2010, invested $180,873. tion and parents also attend sessions on brain development and parenting styles.

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“Lauren is thrilled every month when she gets a book in the mail.

When we go out to get her book she wants to read it right away. This program has made her very excited about reading.”

-Parent of Imagination Library Recipient

Your gifts in 2010 allowed United Way of Cass-Clay to invest in children. The Success By 6® initiative invests in early childhood development and education programs that ensure children have the positive and enriching experiences to succeed in school and in life.

PRESCHOOL ON WHEELS Preschool on Wheels is a portable preschool for children in home-based childcare ages three to six coordinated by Moorhead Early Childhood Family Education. Because of funding from United Way of Cass-Clay, home-based providers can utilize this convenient service in which a certified teacher travels weekly to their home and provides curriculum and materials focused on early childhood education including number and letter recognition tools, books, art supplies, and large motor equipment. The program strengthens families, supports childcare providers in their dual roles of care provider and educator of young children, and prepares children for school success. In 2010, United Way of Cass-Clay invested $5,000 in Preschool on Wheels.

BY THE NUMBERS Gearing Up for Kindergarten

104 families experienced curriculum

that helped them prepare for a successful transition into kindergarten

77%

of parents that participated said that the program was extremely helpful for their families

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sites across the community including Jefferson, Kennedy, and Madison Elementary Schools in Fargo and the Kindergarten Center in West Fargo

SHARE A STORY Each spring United Way of Cass-Clay partners with Prairie Public Broadcasting and the Fargo Parks District to co-host Share A Story. This annual event promotes literacy and encourages caregivers to take an active and early part in their children’s literacy. Children and families took home

a free book, met Sid the Science Kid,

enjoyed story-telling, performances

and activities centered around literacy.

OVER 2,200

children and families attended the 2010 Share A Story

PRESCHOOL ON WHEELS

Imagination Library

In 2010:

96,963 books were sent to the mailboxes of children 8,080 books, on average, were sent per month Since 2003:

22,709 children have been impacted 655,150 books have been sent

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2010 LIVE UNITED Volunteer Events

19th Annual Day of Caring 2010 DAY OF CARING

BY THE NUMBERS

“Thank you to each and everyone that takes part in Day of Caring—everyone is an angel.

I think at one time there were at least 20 angels running around my home—wow!

OVER 1,300

volunteers visited the homes of senior citizens

I never thought all of the things would get done or what a change my mood would undergo from depressed to happiness. I am so very grateful and overwhelmed with appreciation.”

440 senior citizens enjoyed help and

-Kathy, 2010 Day of Caring Senior

companionship from United Way volunteers

96 businesses sent employees to volunteer

12th Annual School Supply Drive 2010 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

BY THE NUMBERS Local students impacted:

29% grades K-2 25% grades 3-5 22% grades 6-8 24% grades 9-12 Schools most impacted by the School Supply Drive: 1. Horizon Middle School (Moorhead)-262 students 2. Robert Asp Elementary (Fargo)-240 students 3. Moorhead High School (Moorhead)-227 students 4. Cheney Middle School (West Fargo)-200 students 5. Ellen Hopkins Elementary (Moorhead)-193 students 6. Fargo South High School (Fargo)-188 students 7. DGF Schools (Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton)-179 students

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OVER 4,600

local K-12 students were equipped with backpacks and the supplies they need to succeed

86% of families reported being on the free and reduced lunch program

“The School Supply Drive was a huge blessing to our family this year. We have taken in my two nephews and it has been a huge adjustment for our family to go from 3 kids to 5 kids. We are so grateful. Thank you for what you do—you truly make a difference in the lives of families.”

-Andrea, 2010 School Supply Drive Recipient

2010 LIVE UNITED Volunteer Events

3rd Annual Day of Action Each spring, volunteers are mobilized to serve at the agencies funded by United Way of Cass-Clay during Day of Action.

Volunteers have the opportunity to see their donor dollars at work and make an impact.

OVER 130 volunteers served at local agencies 18 agencies hosted volunteers “We definitely saw that the staff and residents of the New Life Center appreciated the help we provided. It was a great feeling to be able to give back to the community.”

-Anthony, 2010 Day of Action Volunteer

1st Annual LIVE UNITED Blitz “The Hilton Garden Inn is proud to LIVE UNITED and support United Way of Cass-Clay. We enjoyed hosting the community for lunch and the volunteers that helped raise money during the 1st Annual LIVE UNITED Blitz.”

-Dan Hurder, Hilton Garden Inn Fargo

During the 1st Annual LIVE UNITED Blitz, over $19,000 in donations were secured for the 2010 Campaign. Volunteers collected donations from local businesses, and the Hilton Garden Inn hosted a fundraising lunch and free social.

3RD ANNUAL GOBBLE UPUnited Way 3rd Annual Hornbacher’s Gobble It UpITfor Each spring Hornbacher’s locations coordinate Gobble It Up for United Way and serve a delicious $5 lunch with proceeds benefitting United Way of Cass-Clay.

$18,541

“Hosting Gobble It Up is a fun day for Hornbacher’s and a perfect way for us to support United Way. What a great way to help the community!”

was raised for the 2010 campaign

OVER 100

volunteers helped serve lunch

-Craig Lemieux, Hornbacher’s Osgood

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2010 Women’s Leadership Council

United Way of Cass-Clay

Women’s Leadership Council

Created in 2001, the mission of the United Way of Cass-Clay Women’s Leadership Council is to create a powerful network of women who strengthen our community through an investment of leadership, fundraising and community service.

Women who give an annual gift of $600 or more or a combined annual gift of $1,200 with a spouse or partner are considered members of Women’s Leadership. In 2010 over 870 women in our community gave at the $600 or more level.

Over 600 women attended the 10th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon and were uplifted by the remarkable story of Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway, a young woman who disappeared in 2005. All proceeds from Women’s Leadership Council Events are invested into United Way of Cass-Clay’s early childhood education initiative, Success By 6®. The 2010 WLC Luncheon raised nearly $20,000 to support Success By 6®. In addition to the annual luncheon, the Women’s Leadership Council coordinates other events and efforts for local women to volunteer, network, learn, advocate, and be recognized as philanthropic leaders.

2010 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program The 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program: • mobilizes the caring power of women • energizes and inspires women to make a difference • deepens leadership opportunities in the Cass-Clay community for young women

“This program is among the best in developing leaders in our community!

It offered me a variety of experiences to develop personally and professionally.

It prepares you for your next and current roles in our community.”

-Jill Staffne, State Bank & Trust 2009 35 Under 35 Graduate & 2010 Volunteer

In 2010, the 2nd Annual 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program was coordinated under the direction of the Women’s Leadership Council in collaboration with Junior League of Fargo-Moorhead, Women’s Business Exchange, Women’s Fund, and YWCA Cass Clay.

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2010 Supporting Businesses & Volunteers

THANK YOU FOR LIVING UNITED

The following pages recognize the more than 3,000 volunteers who helped with the 2010 Campaign, volunteer events, and United Way of Cass-Clay activities. Thank you to our volunteers—United Way of Cass-Clay could not accomplish what we do without you.

2010 MILESTONE CAMPAIGN AWARDS

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY VOLUNTEER ROLES:

$325,000

Sanford Health

$200,000

Microsoft Scheels

Volunteers who serve as the leadership of the annual campaign and are responsible for the success of the overall campaign.

$175,000

BCBSND/Noridian CoreLink Administrative Solutions State Bank & Trust

EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR (ECC)

$150,000

American Crystal Sugar Company Border States Electric

$125,000

Eide Bailly LLP U.S. Bank

$100,000 $75,000

Butler Machinery Company North Dakota State University Wells Fargo Bank of the West Cargill, Inc. Fargo Public Schools The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Gate City Bank Hornbacher's Phoenix International

THANK YOU to all of our volunteers!

AgCountry Farm Credit Services $50,000 America LLC volunThank you toCNH over 3000 Concordiawith College teers who helped the annual Essentia Health campaign, events, etc. we could Sammons Financial Group not accomplish what we do without you!Alerus Financial $25,000

CAMPAIGN CABINET (CC)

Volunteers who are responsible for conducting the annual campaign within his or her organization through kick-off meetings, special events and administrative duties.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (AE)

Volunteers who assist United Way of Cass-Clay staff in promoting the annual campaign to current and potential businesses.

LOANED EXECUTIVE (LE)

Volunteers who serve as a liaison between United Way of Cass-Clay and local area businesses that run United Way campaigns. They are integral in building relationships and maintaining communication between United Way and business representatives throughout their campaign.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVIEW PANEL (CIP)

Volunteers who ensure dollars entrusted to United Way of Cass-Clay are leveraged to their maximum capacity by evaluating the programs’ impact on the community, financial stability and client outcomes.

Volunteers review applications of programs requesting funding from United Way of Cass-Clay, participate in site visits and make funding recommendations.

Bobcat Company-Doosan City of Fargo Dakota Supply Group DakTech, Inc. Dawson Insurance Discovery Benefits Minnesota State University Moorhead Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Swanson Health Products UPS Warner and Company West Fargo Public Schools Xcel Energy

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SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS

2010 Supporting Businesses & Volunteers

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A-1 Automotive Service AAA North Dakota Gene LaDoucer, ECC Abbott Laboratories Accent Contracting Adcentives Advanced Business Methods Tari Wieers, ECC AgCountry Farm Credit Services Dave Anderson, ECC Al and Curt Hektner Insurance Alerus Financial Missy Keney, ECC Caileen Heuertz, LE , AE & CIP Blaine Anderson, AE Shane Brewer, AE Chris Brusseau, AE Shara Fischer, AE Andrew Hanson, AE Allegiance Software Aliceyn Magelky, CIP American Crystal Sugar Company Samuel Wai, ECC Brent Wasem, CC Tom Astrup, CIP Lisa Maloy, CIP American Family Insurance Melissa Quern, ECC American Federal Bank Mark DuBord, ECC American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter Shellie Simonson Ulven, ECC AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Services Rachel Knudson, ECC Amerland Company Irene Grommesh, ECC Amity Technology LLC Anderson & Fercho, PLLC Appraisal Services, Inc. Deb Pierce, ECC The Arc of Cass County Janice Andvik, ECC The Arc of West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton, ECC Arcanum Group Arntson & Stewart Artco Promotional Products Associated Financial Services Auto-Owners Insurance, Inc. Sara Pic, ECC Bagan Strinden Vision Bank of America Bank of the West Tiffany McShane, ECC Elissa Waasdorp, ECC Lori Wetch, LE Barnesville Area Helpers BCBSND/Noridian Randy Johnson, CC Michelle Blakeman, ECC Cari Goodyear, ECC Gail Richter, ECC Michelle Trelstad, ECC Josh Malnourie, LE & CIP Maxine Score, LE

Natalie Bly, AE Patty Olson, AE Denise Christianson, CIP Benefit Specialists Kristi Huber, CC & LE Bennett Financial Services Bergseth Bros. Co., Inc. Loretta Binfet, ECC Best Buy Co. Jessica Sandness, ECC Jamie Solomon, ECC Bethany Retirement Living Grant Richardson, ECC Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church Roxanne West, ECC Beverage Wholesalers – Minnkota Ann Evenson, ECC Bjorlie Chiropractic BlackRidgeBANK Mark Anderson, ECC Megan Lind, CIP Blue Cross Blue Shield-MN BNSF Railway David Mattson, ECC Bobcat Company-Doosan Tina Amerman, ECC Janna Diggs, ECC Deb Hanson, ECC Toni Planteen, ECC Border States Electric Tammy Miller, CC Brian Becker, CC Jason Stein, CC Mandi Kurzweg, ECC Laura Klimek, LE & CIP Carol Harms, AE Tamra McCullough, AE Carol Motschenbacher, AE Amelia Tintes, AE Barb Nyberg, CIP Border States Paving, Inc. Keith Brokke, ECC Boulger Funeral Home Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council Connie Koehmstedt, ECC Branick Industries, Inc. Brooke Kropuenske, ECC Bremer Bank Betty Pfaff, ECC Heather Schulz, ECC Julie Carlson, AE Ray Grefsheim, CIP Brent L. Holman, DDS Brokerage Printing Brown & Saenger Tracy Dux, ECC Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC Rick Wetzstein, ECC Business Essentials Butler Machinery Company Kellie Cossette, ECC Anne Zimiga, ECC Cahill Law Office, P.A. Cake and Candy World

Camrud-Foss Concrete Construction Inc. Cardinal IG Jenni Day, ECC Cargill, Inc. Deanne Leier, ECC & CIP Jason Bolte, ECC Cindy Byklum, ECC Connie Koch, CIP Tabitha Miller, CIP Maxine Wagner, CIP Barb Zachariason, CIP Carpet World Cash Wise Foods Tim Rhode, ECC Cass County Hilda Gartner, ECC Cindy Stoick, ECC Cass County Abstract Company Heidi Fossum, ECC Cass County Electric Cooperative Jane Lindemann, ECC Cass-Clay Creamery, Inc. Sue Lothspeich, ECC Catalyst Medical Center Megan Bolda, ECC Caterpillar Reman Drivetrain Carla McGarry, ECC Catherine Tufte, Ltd. Catholic Charities North Dakota Dale Degenstein, ECC CCRI, Inc. Andrea Ryan, ECC Centre for Hair & Wellness Cetero Research Matthew Heinzen, ECC Jacob Knaack, ECC Timothy McLagan, ECC The Chamber Jim Parsons, ECC & CIP CHARISM Choice Financial Group Brenda Holman, ECC Christianson’s Business Furniture Kimberly Christianson, ECC CHS Sunflower Churches United for the Homeless City of Fargo Joel Vettel, CC Brenda Derrig, ECC Tara Morris, ECC Teresa Steiner, ECC Clay Whittlesey, ECC City of Moorhead Holly Heitkamp, CC Jean Thompson, ECC City of West Fargo Dorinda Anderson, CC & ECC Sharon Schacher, ECC

Clay County Kimberly Savageau, ECC Clinical Supplies Management CNH America LLC Peggy Hayes, ECC Coldwell Banker First Realty-Encore Cathy Weisser, ECC Cole Papers, Inc. Courtney Buchholz, ECC Community Living Services, Inc. Michael Young, ECC Community of Care Concorde General Agency, Inc. Mark Usselman, ECC Concordia College Bruce Vieweg, ECC Mark Jensen, CIP Conmy Feste Ltd. Douglas Murch, ECC Cook Endodontics CoreLink Administrative Solutions Cornerstone Bank Rena Stenseth, ECC Melissa Stewart, ECC Carrie Gill, LE Corwin Wilson Management LLP Judy Hausmann, ECC Court Reporter Service Crane Johnson Lumber Company Creative Kitchen Cullen Insulation Cummins NPower, LLC Janet Rindahl, ECC Curt’s Lock and Key Service Dacotah Paper Co. Gary Pedersen, ECC Dakota Air Parts Dakota Electric Construction Co., Inc. Dakota Flame Defense Dakota Food Equipment, Inc. Barb Johnson, ECC Dakota Refrigeration, Inc. Stacy Dvorak, ECC Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc. Dakota Supply Group Roxanne Friese, ECC Dakota Warehouse DakTech, Inc. Steve Shark, CC Dan Halter, ECC David Dennis, CIP

2010 Supporting Businesses & Volunteers Dalbol Flowers & Gifts Danielson & Associates Dave’s West Fargo Tire & Service Dawson Insurance Thomas Dawson, CC Melissa Krystosek, ECC Phyllis Manthei, CIP Delta Airlines DFC Consultants, Ltd. Erin Horst, ECC Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools Kathy Schaefer, ECC Discovery Benefits John Biwer, CC Maureen Jefferson, ECC & AE Tyler Gylland, AE Sandy Kjelvik, AE Suzanne Rehr, AE Anna Tinkham, AE Diversified Contractors Dixon Insurance Inc. Jenny Longtine, ECC DMS Health Technologies Samantha McGregor, ECC Dorsey & Whitney LLP Doublewood Inn & Conference Center Twila Thompson, ECC Dougherty & Company LLC Doug’s Barber Service Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Drewes & Horab, Accountants E. Kent Shirley, DDS EAPC Architects Engineers Lori Bakken, ECC Echelon Corporation Eide Bailly LLP Mary Jo Richard, CC Roger Willers, ECC Sara Wohl, ECC Patrick Chaffee, AE David Glennon, AE

Kayce Halley, AE Cheryl Knudson, AE Rick Pavek, CIP Enterprise Rent-A-Car Essentia Health Karen Engelter, ECC Patricia Olson, CIP Eyecare Associates PC Family Healthcare Center Beth Weik, ECC Fargo Automation, Inc. Jessica Petrick, ECC Fargo Freightliner Fargo Glass & Paint Company Wade Bakke, ECC Eileen Karels, ECC Fargo Public Schools John Nelson, CC & ECC Barb Christianson, ECC Anne Conway, ECC Andy Dahlen, ECC Silvia Dekrey, ECC Devonna Flath, ECC Julie Huebner, ECC Nancy Jordheim, ECC Linda Muellenberg, ECC Cindy Nelson, ECC Mark Seeba, ECC Carolyn Shook, ECC Janelle Sigurdson, ECC Mary Stoltman, ECC Nola Storm, ECC FARGODOME Susan Thompson, ECC Fargo’s Finest Auto Body Shop FEDEX Lynn Dulum, ECC Fellman and Debates, DDS Fercho Cataract and Eye Clinic Ron Flaig, ECC Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

Ferguson Waterworks Karen Olson, ECC FGOH2O, Inc. Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP Jeanne Curry, ECC Darin Ziemer, AE First International Bank & Trust, N. A. Jamie Vetter, ECC First Lutheran Church First National Bank of Hawley & Dilworth FirstLink Cindy Miller, AE Flament-Ulman, Inc. Flint Communications, Inc. Rhonda Young, ECC Becky Fix, AE Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Steve Hoffman, ECC FM Dorothy Day House of Hospitality F-M Forklift Sales & Service, Inc. Forum Communications Printing Janelle Vigesaa, ECC The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Carly Fitzner, ECC Sandra Olsen, ECC Jenny Porter, CIP Foss Architecture & Interiors Laurie Ries, ECC Franke & Associates, Inc. Frontier Trust Andie Hensler, ECC & CIP FRS Industries Sheri Larson, ECC G & T Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Games Galore Party Rental Gary Cavett & Co., CPA Gate City Bank Dovett Richard, ECC & CIP Janess Sveet, ECC Brian Schumacher, LE Sue Anderson, CIP

My son Anthony is in the 9th grade—and he is a good kid.

Nicole Freier, CIP Delene Gunderson, CIP Stacey Heidenreich, CIP Maureen Jelinek, CIP Pat Kotta, CIP Nicole Renner, CIP Neil Schroeder, CIP Tavia Smith, CIP Gateway Chevrolet Tessa Larson, ECC General Equipment & Supplies Laura Owen Bourdon, ECC & LE General Motors Corporation George Wyum Real Estate Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Shaleen Wieland, ECC Glaxo Smith Kline Glyndon Farms Co. Goldmark Property Management Marisa Thomas, ECC Gompf Displays Gordman’s Lindsey Parr, ECC Jeremy Zeigler, ECC Grant’s Mechanical Great Northern Insurance Services, LLC Nick Killoran, CC Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC Libby Larson, ECC Gremada Industries GRS/Greenberg Roofing Co. Guardian, Fiduciary & Advocacy Services Gustave A. Larson Company H2M Marketing Hallett Financial Group Hannaher’s, Inc. Harland Financial Solutions Haugen Masonry Contractors Hearing Solutions, Inc. Heartland Trust Company Hektner Lybeck Erickson Insurance

My LIVE UNITED Story My name is ANtHONY.

Susan: When we moved to Fargo I wanted to find something for my son—a place for him to go, but I knew it would be tough since I am a single mother. Because of United Way, we were able to join the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties and have both loved it ever since—Anthony has more self confidence and has even won some skateboarding contests at Island Park in Fargo!

The scholarship lowers the price for our membership so Anthony is able to connect with good people and find good friends. It keeps him off of the streets. It makes me feel really good to know that Anthony is safe. It’s nice to know that United Way is there to help.

Anthony: My favorite part about the YMCA is the staff-they are cool and they help me with my homework—mostly with math. They also teach me skateboarding tricks and we get to do the wall climb, play ping pong and pool. If I couldn’t go to the YMCA, I’d probably just play video games. When I turn 16, I’d really like to work at the YMCA and teach kids like me how to skate.

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2010 Supporting Businesses & Volunteers Herberger’s Amanda Huseby, ECC Suzann Sampson, ECC Hertz Rent-A-Car Hilton Garden Inn Hintz Fire Equipment, Inc. HMB Tax & Consulting Inc. Maurice Borud, ECC Hoak Media of the Dakotas Ronald Westrick, ECC Hobart Sales & Service Holiday Inn of Fargo Chad Kline, ECC Daphne Meyers, CIP Holiday Inn Express Mary Rolle, ECC Hope Lutheran Church Tara Thiel, ECC Horn Plastics, Inc. Melissa Gadberry, ECC Hornbacher’s Mary Gangl, ECC Becky Leaf, ECC Kim Lien, ECC Brenda Richman, ECC Jeremy Rinas, ECC Jonny Victor, ECC Hospice of the Red River Valley Patricia Anderson, ECC Houston Engineering Sara Hatlen, ECC Hunter-Grobe Architects IBM Corporation IdeaOne Telecom Group LLC Valerie Schmidt, ECC Linda Brew, CIP Image Group Architecture & Interiors Anne Hruby, ECC Imholte & Dahl P.A. Industrial Builders, Inc. Carrie Berglind, ECC Inside 515 Institute of Diagnostic Imaging

InterceptEFT JBA Tax Preparation JCPenney Co., Inc. JD & Associates, Ltd. JELD-WEN Millwork Distribution Dan Drenth, ECC Jensen’s Decorating, Inc. Jewelry & Watch Repair John J. Pollard, DDS PC John T. Jones Construction Johnson & Johnson Johnson Law Office PC Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger Law Office Johnstone Supply Doug Johnson, ECC Jon Anderson, DDS Jonathan Fay, PC K & T Irrigation, Inc. Kadrmas Lee and Jackson, Inc. Kris Bakkegard, ECC Kiland’s Office Systems, Inc. Knight Printing Bonnie Novak, ECC Kohl’s Department Store Sheila Neuleib, ECC Korsmo Funeral Service Kreisers, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Katie Tucholke, ECC Shirley Dykshoorn, AE Lake Agassiz Regional Library Jamie Sprynczynatyk, ECC Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc Lori Ward, ECC Laney’s Inc. Larry’s Auto Body Shop Larry’s RV Center Larson Brake Service Lavelle Company Dave Nathe, ECC Lee’s Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Legal Services of North Dakota

Legal Services of NW Minnesota Lighthouse1 Matt Gustafson, CC & ECC Lezlee Bertie, AE Jeremy Ellsworth, AE Curt Hibl, AE Jon Jonasson, AE Carol McDonald, AE Tiffany Wirth, AE Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Rebekah Wilkie, ECC Lunde Auto Center Noreen Hegney, ECC Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Annette Hinrichs, ECC Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota Joel Friesz, ECC M.J. Dalsin Companies of N.D. Macy’s John Williams, ECC Magellan Pipeline Company Magnum, Ltd. Marco, Inc. Jonathan Warrey, CC Dave Zieske, CC Beth Arneson, ECC Donna Bultman, ECC Jason Boutwell, AE Tyler Ebnet, AE Maring Williams Law Office PC Nichole Wold, ECC Matrix Properties Pamela Silseth, ECC McNeilus Steel, Inc. Media Productions Lee Massey, ECC Melinda Harr, DDS Merck Pharmaceuticals Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd. Michael L. Keim, DDS Microsoft Babs Coler, ECC & CIP Day Braun, CIP

Mark Reiniger, CIP Robin Stahl, CIP Mid America Aviation Randall Herman, ECC Mid America Steel, Inc. John Simonson, ECC Midcontinent Communications Kim Hulm, ECC Midwest Testing Laboratory, Inc. Mikkelsen Insurance Agency Mills Fleet Farm Minnesota State Community and Technical College Minnesota State University Moorhead Deb Lewis, ECC Minnkota Recycling Moen Engineering Monsanto Company Moore Engineering Joni Smith, ECC Moorhead Antique Mall Moorhead Area Public Schools Kimberly Bushaw, CC & ECC Mosaic Foods Nash Finch Company Diane Svaleson, ECC & LE Nationwide Insurance Natural Environments Landscaping NetrixIT, Inc. Neuropsychiatric Research Institute New Life Center Dan Danielson, ECC New York Life Insurance Company Nilles Law Firm Nitschke Chiropractic Center Noble Adjustment Company Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Ann Shipley, ECC Nodak Stores North Dakota State University Char Goodyear, ECC Northcreek Dental

My LIVE UNITED Story My name is DENNIS.

I was in pretty good health up until I was about 37 when I was diagnosed with diabetes. It’s been really tough.

I use 7 bottles of insulin every month—that’s about $500.

Before finding the Prescription Assistance Program, my insulin was taking almost my whole paycheck every month, but I have to have the insulin. I can’t live without it.

Every day is a struggle with groceries, getting food on the table, putting gas in the car so we can get to work. My wife and I push ourselves aside to make sure the girls get what they need and are able to be on the West Fargo Flyers Swim Team.

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Because the Prescription Assistance Program has funding from United Way of Cass-Clay, they can help even more people like me.

2010 Supporting Businesses & Volunteers Northern Cass Public School Northern Improvement Jay Kjos, ECC Northern Plains Steel Company Alan Friezen, ECC Northern States Supply, Inc. Northern Technologies Northwest Iron Firemen Inc. Northwestern Bank, NA Jessica Mears, ECC Dale Hetland, AE Novartis Pharmaceuticals Oak Grove Lutheran High School Obermiller Nelson Engineering O’Day Management, Inc. Lee Holschuh, ECC OfficeMax, Inc. Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. Chris McShane, ECC & LE OK Tire Store Don Meronuck, ECC Olaf Anderson Construction Oneok Foundation Oppegard, Wolf & Quinton Erica Usselman, ECC Orange Julius/Karmelkorn Shoppe O’Reilly Auto Parts Origin Chiropractic Physicians Orthodontic Associates, P.C. Orthopaedic Associates of Fargo Otter Tail Corporation Michael Olsen, ECC Jackie Rogness, ECC Otto’s Welding Shop Paces Lodging Corporation Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. Park Co. Realtors Valerie Fiske, ECC Paul Tronsgard, DDS Paychex, Inc. Payroll Professionals Pepsi Beverage Company Krystal McDonald, ECC & CIP Jocelyn Wessels, ECC Kelsey Braaten, CIP Peterson Mechanical, Inc. Petro Travel Center Phil Brown Insurance Agency Phoenix International Rachel Chesley, ECC Shelly Peterson, ECC Lorry Bergeron, AE Prairie Public Broadcasting Rachal Thompson, ECC & LE Prairie St. John’s Preference Personnel, Inc. Premier Benefits The Prescription Shop Prime Therapeutics Principal Financial Group Printer Solutions Professional Bookkeeping Services, Inc. Professional Training Institute Progressive Insurance Project HERO

Promersberger Company Quality Engine & Machine QWEST Communications R & G Shoes John Green, ECC Ramada Plaza & Suites April Gervais, ECC Laura Paulson Solum, ECC & CIP Ramsey National Bank & Trust Co. Nate Medhus, ECC Ranstrom Financial Planning Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Greg Diehl, CC Nancy Boyle, ECC Lynn Speral, LE Rasmussen College Gayle Johnson, ECC Courtney Buskirk, CIP RBC Wealth Management REACH Red River Commodities, Inc. Brenda Ihry, ECC Red River Human Services Foundation Phyllis Briss, ECC Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers RHI Supply Refrigeration-Heating, Inc. Richard Callender, DDS Rick Duval Construction Rigels, Inc. Roadway Services, Inc. Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. Karen Metheny, ECC Robert V. Toutges, DDS PA Roers Construction & Development, Inc. Ronald P. McClure, DDS Rooter’s Bar Rural Minnesota CEP Randi Charleston, ECC S & S Promotional Group Sagepoint Financial Inc. Todd Olson, CIP Salvation Army Steve Carbno, ECC Sammons Financial Group Joe Paul, CC Lori Fritel, ECC Suzette Larson, ECC Mary Bommersbach, AE & CIP

Sam’s Club Sandy’s Tax Service Sanford Health John Vastag, CC & AE Dr. Gregory Post, CC Susan Munyer, ECC Brittany Grussing, LE Mavis Havig, CIP Andrea Nelson, CIP Darrell Vasvick, CIP Jan Wigen, CIP Sanford HealthCare Accessories Renae Utley, ECC Scheels Michelle Killoran, CC Jared Diemert, ECC Tera Fuglseth, ECC Mark Hulbert, ECC Caryn Olson, ECC Jeff Tornow, CIP Schneider, Schneider & Schneider, Attorneys at Law Serkland Law Firm ShareHouse, Inc. Holly Barr, ECC Shotwell Floral Shultz & Associates Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc. SK Food International Skatvold Family Dentistry Skills & Technology Training Center Susie McDonald, CC & ECC Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Solien & Larson Engineers SouthEastern ND Community Action Agency Southview Dental Care South Central Adult Services Council Inc. Spectrum Aeromed Tammy Enright, ECC Spectrum Printing, Design & Apparel, LLC Andy Dumas, CC & CIP

Spherion Staffing Jill Berg, CIP Sports City Stabo Scandinavian Imports Stained Glass Workshop Starion Financial Deneen Axtman, CC & ECC James Hambrick, AE Dale Hetland, AE Dan Staller, AE Jeff Thomas, AE Michael Wickham, AE State Bank & Trust Bruce Furness, CC Rock Messerschmidt, CC Michael Solberg, CC Joel Thomsen, CC Jill Staffne, ECC Amy Wolf, ECC Heather Benz, LE Jonathan Donnelly, LE Brian Haugen, LE & CIP Lisa Drake, AE & CIP Kyle Haugland, AE David Idso, AE Blake Trenbeath, AE Melinda Kinzel, CIP Stephanie Strand, CIP State Bank of Hawley State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance - Mike Conzemius State of North Dakota Brenda Cornell, ECC & CIP Robert Hendrickson, ECC Teresa Ferrie, CIP Denise Stromme, CIP Stefanson Plambeck & Foss Stein’s, Inc. Beverly Tritchler, ECC Stop-N-Go Stores, Inc. Kathy Oien, ECC Strande Investment Planning Services

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2010 Supporting Businesses & Volunteers Straus Clothing Percette Forbes, ECC Stryker Instruments Stuart C. Irby Co. Subway Sullivan Agency, Ltd. Sundog Teena Knuth, ECC Supervalu, Inc. Kris Troland, ECC Swanson Health Products Tara Kessler, ECC Sweeney Cleaners Swenson’s Cabinets, LLC Syverson Tile & Stone Maureen Flynn, ECC T & W Agri Services Target Jeffrey Bartholomay, ECC Amy Lytle, ECC Taylor Endodontics PC Tecton Products LLC Roxann Hanson, ECC Ted’s Northport Tesoro Terry Moe, DDS Thermal Energy Products Inc. Thomas C. Holtgrewe, Ltd. Thomas L. Elliott CPA Touch Love Center Town & Country Credit Union Kaylee Zimmerman, ECC Trail King Industries, Inc. Dawn Stoneberg, ECC Trinity Lutheran Church Sue Ellingson, ECC Triumph Hospital Darlene Pich, ECC TRS Industries Joy Cossette, ECC Truman Kingsley CPA PC Twin City Garage Door U.S. Bank Aaron Muir, ECC Sara Johnson, ECC Ann Schulze, ECC Corey Vetter, ECC Alex Hagedorn, LE Susan Richard, AE Troy Aipperspach, CIP Jessica Hoppe, CIP Kathi Kuhn, CIP Jacquelyn Ness, CIP Patrick Odegaard, CIP Paula Perez, CIP Jerilyn Sellheim, CIP Brett Shewey , CIP Dan Steiner, CIP Mark Uhler, CIP

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UESCO/United Group of Companies Trisha Sorenson, ECC Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Brandie Berg, ECC Union State Bank Megan Riegel, ECC & AE United Blood Services Andrea Kaspari, ECC, LE & CIP United Sugars Corporation Susan Brekke, ECC Erica Westbrock, ECC United Way of Cass-Clay University of Mary UPS Donni Stanton, ECC & CIP Valero Services, Inc. Karen Flagg, ECC Valley Alignment & Repair Valley Dental Center, PC Valley Imports, Inc. Valley Veterinary Hospital Vanity Janna Curry, ECC Video Arts Studios Village Family Service Center Gail Prudhomme, ECC Vogel Law Firm Shelly Gompf, CC Angie Lord, CC Rebecca Blanshan, ECC Voxland Electric Walgreens LTD Wallwork Truck Center Erin Ehlert, ECC Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Renae Paulson, ECC Wanzek Construction, Inc. Janie Breth, ECC Jeremy Donais, CIP Ward Muscatell Automotive Group Warner and Company Greg Omdahl, ECC Dean Thompson, CIP

WDAY, Inc. Individuals Jennifer Folden, ECC Sherri Thomsen, CC & CIP Carol Anhorn, CIP Nicole Bakkegard, AE Wells Fargo Zach Bosh, AE Judd Graham, CC, ECC & CIP LeAnn Larson, AE Scot Hagen, CC, ECC, LE & CIP Sara Mehrer, AE Ryan Roshau, CC, ECC & CIP Danielle Paulus, AE Erica Chaffee, LE Shannon Thornton, AE Jon Becker, AE Bill Bebler, CIP Scott Berg, AE Patrick Kasper, CIP Corey Greenheck, AE Jeff Leining, CIP Mark Hardy, AE DeAnne Mason, CIP Carissa Kelley, AE Mark Mason, CIP Alison Knudson, AE Dr. Richard Olafson, CIP Dale Terry, AE Carole Roach, CIP Chris Vanyo, AE Linda Sailer, CIP Kathy Volk, AE Gerry Skindelien, CIP Chris Voss, AE Kevin Spaulding, CIP Kim Diede, CIP Welu Dental Laboratory Lori Ellefson, ECC West Acres Development, LLP We sincerely hope that no errors were Janis Kirsch, ECC made during the compilation of this West Fargo Chiropractic Center report and if errors or omissions West Fargo Public School appear, we apologize. Every effort Heather Leas, CC, ECC & CIP has been made to carefully revise West Fargo Youth Services and edit. Campaign information from West Orthodontics businesses received after March 1, Western Products, Inc. 2011, could not be included in this Mary Jameson, ECC publication. Thank you for your Western State Bank understanding. Please notify United Jackie Anderson, ECC Way of Cass-Clay of any corrections Angela Scoville, ECC & LE so we can recognize you!

Mary Jendro, CIP Cindy Senff, CIP Widmer Roel PC Lana Rensvold, ECC Wimmer’s Diamonds Bob Lunneborg, ECC Winmar Diagnostics Sleep Wellness Center Jennifer Gompf, AE Wright Funeral Home Xcel Energy Mark Nisbet, CC Terry Thorstensen, ECC Anthony Coronato, CIP Bonnie Lund, CIP Yellow Book USA YHR Partners YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Peggy Atherton, ECC Barb Elstrom, ECC Sandy Franchuk, ECC Linda Froysland, ECC Chelsey Halvorson, ECC Youthworks YWCA Cass Clay Jessica Saunders, ECC Erin Prochnow, AE Zerr Berg Architects, Inc. Ashley Demers, ECC

2010 Endowment Gifts & 35 Under 35 Graduates ENDOWMENT GIFTS

Those who wish to honor the memory of a loved one may do so by giving a gift to the United Way of Cass-Clay Endowment Fund. In 2010, memorials were given to the Endowment Fund in memory of: Boyd Anderson Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson Lora Austin Duley Barbara Bartle Fred Bartle David Beam Ted Black Florence Boelsen Scott Bordson Melvin Briks Deanna Broneske Randy Buth Robert Butterfield Charlotte Canaday Marshall Christensen Larry Dickman David Dolence Thomas Dresser Sr.

Mrs. Eid Joyce Eidbo Duane Ellefson Alice Erickson Rolf Erickson Helen Fasteen Orris Forde Charles Gilbert Jeanne Gramer Norman Granlund Lee Haggerty Paula Handlin Lovell Hannaford James A. Hanson Roger Heglund Dawn Holm Clara Huberty Lois Kent

Ivan Knudson Valborg Krogstad Caroline Landert Michael R. Larson Sandra K. Lee Halger Lindgren Bruce Nelson Dale Nelson Rolf Olson Kenneth Porter Joseph Reif James Reineke Adeline Roisland Edith Ruud Eldon Saunders Fern Schellack Marvin Schilling Rodger Schmidt

Pam Solseng Hans Sorenson Lillian Sorenson Phyllis Spooner Rick Strom Abby Symes Terry Rishling Robert John Thielbar Elizabeth Thomas Michael Unhjem Don Vogel Margaret von Ebers Marion Ward Delores Winjum Derrick Yates Raymond Zirnhelt

2010 LIVE UNITED Billboard Sponsors In 2010 United Way of Cass-Clay offered a new corporate sponsorship option to participate in a co-branding opportunity with United Way of Cass-Clay. Nine local businesses showed what it means to LIVE UNITED by sponsoring a LIVE UNITED billboard.

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35 UNDER 35 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM-2010 GRADUATES Charlene Balvik, Border States Electric Jennifer Barker, The Neuropsychiatric Research Institute AnnMarie Campbell, Oak Grove Lutheran School Lindsey Clevenger, WDAY, Inc. Lori Conroy, Vogel Law Firm Stacy Dow, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Tifanie Gelinske, Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC Sarah Gress-Winter, Fargo Park District Julie Haugen, Impact Foundation Jill Henning, State Farm Insurance Kristen Hetland, North Dakota State University Brenda Johnson, Archway Briann Koterba, Concordia College Karen Nelson, Eide Bailly Technology Consulting Megan Olson, Park Co. Realtors Laura Owen Bourdon, General Equipment & Supplies Maggie Pearl, Rasmussen College Marijo Peterson, American Red Cross Minn-Kota Chapter Sandi Piatz, Eide Bailly Technology Consulting Sara Pratt Gjerdevig, Microsoft Kimberly Rud, Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Jessica Saunders, YWCA Cass Clay Naomi Schempp, Gate City Bank Laura Schmidt, Hornbacher’s Southgate Billie Schumacher, Microsoft Angie Scoville, Western State Bank Tressa Sjule, Sanford Health Betsy Stadick, Summit Group Software Carly Steen, MN State Community & Technical College Melissa Steiner, Choice Financial Group Monique Stelzer, Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Kaycee Stenger, Sanford Health Rachal Thompson, Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc. Becky Walen, The Private Client Group, U.S. Bank Sarah Willgohs, Lutheran Social Services of ND (Please see page 14 for more information regarding the 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program )

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