2011 United Way of Cass-Clay

UNITED Way OF Cass- Clay

2011 aNNUal rEPOrT

LIVE UNITED GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

2011 United way of cass-clay annual report

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 I M P R O V E L I V E S

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN Board Chair & President Greeting...................................................Page 1 Board of Trustees............................................................................Page 2 Volunteer Leadership & Committees...............................................Page 3 Mission...........................................................................................Page 4 2011 Campaign Leadership & Results............................................Page 5 Campaign Awards...........................................................................Page 6 Corporate Sponsorship .................................................................. Page 7 Account & Loaned Executive Campaign Volunteers.........................Page 8 2011 LIVE UNITED Billboard Sponsorship .....................................Page 10 Staff..............................................................................................Page 11 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Financial Information: Investments & Revenue ............................Page 12 Community Investment Review Panel Volunteers .........................Page 13 Community Partner Investments & Outcomes ........................ Page 14-15 Strategic Initiative: Success By 6..................................................Page 16

Dean Atchison CHAIR

Sherri J. Thomsen PRESIDENT

VOLUNTEER EVENTS Day of Caring & Day of Action ......................................................Page 18 School Supply Drive & Share a Story ............................................Page 19 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program...................................Page 20 Women’s Leadership Council ........................................................Page 21 Community Investors & Volunteers....................................... Pages 23-26

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

LIVE UNITED

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.

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

-Sir Winston Churchill United Way of Cass-Clay is an extraordinary catalyst for change throughout our region. It is an organization that has always served our community through volunteer leadership. Vision, oversight and operational execution are developed and provided by volunteers and it has been my great privilege to serve as the Chair of the United Way of Cass-Clay Board of Trustees this year.

Our volunteer board has accomplished much over the last twelve months. Most importantly, we had great success in building the United Way team and strategy.

We have only seen the beginning of the very positive impact that our United Way team is capable of having in our community.

Your investments of time and dollars to United Way fuel a very efficient, effective and proven engine for improvement in our community. Your hard-earned investments are leveraged greatly by the expertise, leadership and strategies executed by United Way. I am confident that this organization is very well positioned to serve our community well into the future and I invite you to join us in our mission to improve lives.

Dean Atchison Spectrum Aeromed 2011 Board of Trustees Chair

For the past year, I have had the honor of serving our local Cass-Clay community and working to unite people, ideas and resources to advance the common good.

With hundreds of community, corporate and philanthropic partners and volunteers, I have asked you to GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER and I could not be more appreciative of your support.

By investing in a network of Community Partners comprised of more than 41 non profits and 65 local programs and strategic education-focused initiatives such as Success By 6, United Way of Cass-Clay is uniquely positioned to bring people together to address and research local community needs and then invest in solutions.

The measure of United Way of Cass-Clay is not in the fundraising campaign but in the ways we are impacting the thousands of men, women and children that live and work among us.

It takes an entire community to make a difference and I thank you for your involvement with our United Way to ensure the communities of Cass and Clay counties continue to be a great place to live, grow and succeed.

Sherri J. Thomsen United Way of Cass-Clay President

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CHAIR Dean Atchison

Chair Elect David Berg

Treasurer Todd Olson

Vice Chair Mark Jensen

2011 Board of Trustees

James Boberg

Randy Johnson

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Babs Coler

Louise Dardis

Paul Finstad

Doug Hamilton

Craig Lemieux

Ann McConn

Rock Messerschmidt

Evelyn Quigley

Jeffrey Slaby

Joel Vettel

Kayla Werk

CHAIR: Dean Atchison, Spectrum Aeromed Chair Elect: David Berg, American Crystal Sugar Company Treasurer: Todd Olson, Sagepoint Financial Inc. VICE CHAIR: Mark Jensen, Concordia College James Boberg, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Babs Coler, Microsoft Louise Dardis, West Fargo Public Schools Paul Finstad, YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Doug Hamilton Randy Johnson, BCBSND/Noridian Craig Lemieux, Hornbacher’s Ann McConn, Alerus Financial Rock Messerschmidt, State Bank & Trust Evelyn Quigley Jeffrey Slaby, CoreLink Administrative Solutions Joel Vettel, City of Fargo Kayla Werk, Wells Fargo

coMMUnity inVestMent coMMittee

finance coMMittee

co-cHair: Babs coler, Microsoft co-cHair: Mark Jensen, concordia college Jill Berg, spherion staffing James Boberg, the forum of fargo-Moorhead luke Brodeur, north dakota state University student Brenda cornell, Job service of north dakota eddie sheeley, choice financial Group darrell Vasvick, sanford Health

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 Jeffrey slaby, corelink administrative solutions

coMMUnity BUildinG coMMittee

HUMan resoUrces 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 rhonda porter, clay county social services thomas riley, north dakota state University deb watne, dakota Medical foundation

cHair: craig lemieux, Hornbacher’s dale Hellevang, GoldMarK property Management Karen poppe, essentia Health sherri sandvig, Border states electric susan trygg, Bank of the west

scHool sUpply driVe coMMittee

cHair: ann Mcconn, alerus financial paul finstad, yMca of cass and clay counties doug Hamilton rock Messerschmidt, state Bank & trust Joel Vettel, city of fargo

cHair: pat Kotta, Gate city Bank penny crowder, dawson insurance Barb Grabar, fraser, ltd.

Brook spaulding, park christian school Kevin spaulding, summit Group software nikki rude, Minnesota school of Business

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.

GoVernance coMMittee

tocQUeVille coMMittee cHair: thomas dawson, dawson insurance Michelle Killoran, scheels tammy Miller, Border states electric Michael solberg, state Bank & trust Joel thomsen, state Bank & trust

pat Kotta, Gate city Bank 2011 school supply drive committee chair

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OUR MISSION

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY Brings people together to create lasting change that will improve lives

We live at the intersection of the private, public, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors.

We serve individuals and families who need support in creating better opportunities for themselves and their families.

We recruit people and organizations across the community who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done.

We are an effective and strategic leader known for bringing individuals, organizations and resources together as a catalyst for social change.

We engage those who make a commitment to LIVE UNITED and invite them to GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER.

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2011 CAMPAIGN CABINET Deneen Axtman, Starion Financial Michele Berg, American Crystal Sugar Company Thomas Dawson, Dawson Insurance Greg Diehl, Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Hali Durand, City of Fargo Tom Espel, R.D.O Equipment Company Judd Graham, Wells Fargo Shara Fischer, Alerus Financial Kayce Halley, Eide Bailly LLP Andrew Hanson, Alerus Financial Holly Heitkamp, City of Moorhead Caileen Heuertz, Alerus Financial Maureen Jefferson, Discovery Benefits Randy Johnson, BCBSND/Noridian Michelle Killoran, Scheels Heather Konschak, West Fargo Public Schools Angie Lord, Vogel Law Firm Ross Manson, Eide Bailly LLP Susie McDonald, NDSCS- Fargo at the Skills & Technology Training Center Tammy Miller, Border States Electric John Nelson, Fargo Public Schools Jon Ohleen, Wells Fargo Dave Pinder, Cardinal IG Ryan Roshau, Wells Fargo Steve Shark, DakTech, Inc. Kevin Spaulding, Summit Group Software Michael Solberg, State Bank & Trust Jason Stein, Border States Electric Jeff Thomas, Starion Financial John Vastag, Sanford Health Jonathan Warrey, Marco, Inc. Bob Willer, State Bank & Trust Dave Zieske, Marco, Inc.

2011 CAMPAIGN CHAIR: RANDY JOHNSON Celebrating the $5 million goal achievement is something for which our community should be proud.

Not because it is a goal met, or a milestone achieved, but because it represents the collective effort of our community coming together to accomplish something really significant.

Our theme this year was NEVER FLY SOLO. It represented that it takes a team to accomplish a goal in any walk of life. Through the symbolism of the campaign, we were all encouraged to be “wingmen” for our community; to band together and accomplish what could not be accomplished alone. Through this effort, we will improve the condition of the men, women, and children who are touched by the work of 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.

Randy Johnson, 2011 Campaign Chair

2011 EXECUTIVE CAMPAIGN CABINET

NEVER FLY SOLO

2011 EXECUTIVE CAMPAIGN CABINET

LIVE UNITED

You never know when you may need a wingman or be a wingman to another 2011 CAMPAIGN CHAIR Randy Johnson BCBSND/Noridian

2012 CAMPAIGN CHAIR Michelle Killoran Scheels

2013 CAMPAIGN CHAIR Jeff Thomas Starion Financial

Campaign Cabinet members are the key core of volunteers that lend their leadership to execute the annual fundraising campaign and connect United Way of Cass-Claywith local leaders dedicated to improving their community.

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2011 DONATH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: WELLS FARGO Wells Fargo put forth an outstanding campaign effort in 2011. The excitement level surrounding their campaign was at an all time high. The organization had tremendous participation and dedication to all facets of United Way throughout the year. Their overall United Way contribution increased by 13% in 2011. Their employees were dedicated to volunteering and involved with United Way throughout 2011.

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.

2011 CAMPAIGN AWARDS

2011 MILESTONE CAMPAIGN AWARDS

$350,000

Sanford Health

$200,000

Microsoft Scheels

$175,000

American Crystal Sugar Company BCBSND/Noridian - CoreLink Administrative Solutions

$125,000

Border States Electric Eide Bailly LLP State Bank & Trust U.S. Bank

$100,000

Butler Machinery Company Hornbacher’s North Dakota State University Phoenix International

$75,000

Bank of the West Cargill, Inc. Case New Holland Fargo Plant Fargo Public Schools The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Gate City Bank Wells Fargo

$50,000

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Concordia College Sammons Financial Group

$25,000

Alerus Financial Bobcat Company Cardinal IG Cass County City of Fargo Dakota Supply Group DakTech, Inc. Dawson Insurance Essentia Health Minnesota State University Moorhead Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Swanson Health Products Titan Machinery Inc. UPS Vogel Law Firm Warner and Company Xcel Energy

Best First Time Campaign: Titan Machinery Inc. Outstanding Loaned Executive of the Year: Angie Scoville of Western State Bank Outstanding Account Executive of the Year: Karen Witzel of Spherion Staffing Employee Campaign Coordinator(s) of the Year 500 or More Employees: Brian Billings, Pat Aarestad, Terri Manske, Michael Readel, Kim Lien, Teresa Pratschner, Brenda Richman, Sarah Rask, Jon Iverson of Hornbacher’s 100-499 Employees: Matt Ackerland, Lisa Jackson, Ryan Roshau of Wells Fargo 99 or Fewer Employees: Heidi Fritz of Starion Financial BEST KEY CLUB LEADERS IN GIVING CAMPAIGN (Largest Percent Increase in donors giving $600 or more) 500 or More Employees: Phoenix International 100-499 Employees: Border States Electric 99 or Fewer Employees: Vogel Law Firm

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2011 corporate eVent sponsors annUal MeetinG taBle sponsors alerus financial Bank of the west Bremer Bank cardinal iG choice financial Group dawson insurance discovery Benefits eide Bailly llp Marco, inc. phoenix international warner and company insurance wells fargo caMpaiGn KicK off eVent sponsor Xcel energy taBle sponsors cardinal iG spectrum aeromed tocQUeVille dinner eVent sponsor dawson insurance woMen’s leadersHip Golf scraMBle lUncH sponsor eide Bailly llp eMpowerinG yoUnG woMen to BecoMe woMen in leadersHip corporate sponsor essentia Health woMen’s leadersHip tHanK yoU eVent sUpportinG sponsor catalyst Medical center woMen’s leadersHip lUncHeon eVent sponsor catalyst Medical center corporate sponsor Holiday inn of fargo

woMen’s leadersHip lUncHeon taBle sponsors alerus financial american crystal sugar company Bank of the west BcBsnd/noridian BlackridgeBanK Bobcat company Border states electric Bremer Bank catalyst Medical center choice financial Group cornerstone Bank dawson insurance dMs Health technologies eide Bailly llp eide Bailly technology consulting essentia Health first international Bank & trust, n.a. forum communications company Gate city Bank Hilton Garden inn Holiday inn of fargo Hornbacher’s ideaone telecom Marco, inc.

Mcculley optix Gallery Microsoft north dakota state University it division park co. realtors phoenix international prairie st. John’s sanford Health scheels state Bank & trust state farm insurance swanson Health products U.s. Bank Ups Vogel law firm warner and company insurance wells fargo west acres development, llp western state Bank women of rotary

2011 corporate sponsors thank you to our 2011 liVe United partners and presenting sponsors. these local businesses partner with United way of cass-clay as premiere sponsors at the $10,000 and $5,000 levels and support every aspect of United way. Because of these generous corporate partners, United way is able to thank, inspire, recognize, educate, and train investors and volunteers without incurring additional expenses.

2011 liVe United partners:

2011 PrEsENTINg sPONsOr:

$17,404 was raised for United way of cass-clay in 2011 $73,386 has been raised since 2008 100 volunteers helped to serve lunch in 2011 since 2008, each spring, Hornbacher’s locations partner with United way of cass-clay to coordinate the annual Gobble it Up for United way and serve a delicious $5 lunch with all proceeds benefitting United way.

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Brenda Messerschmidt, state Bank & trust 2011 loaned eXecUtiVe VolUnteers Jackie Meyer, Marco, inc.

Blaine anderson, alerus financial Joe ackerland, state Bank & trust cindy Miller, firstlink Jon Becker, rabo agri finance Jonny Berg, state Bank & trust carol Motschenbacher, Border states electric scott Berg, wells fargo shane Brewer, alerus financial Jay nelson, Konrad olson commercial real estate John Biwer, discovery Benefits chris Brusseau, alerus financial david newman, Village family service center natalie Bly patty olson, BcBsnd/noridian erica chaffee, wells fargo Mary Bommersbach, sammons financial Group pam orth, alerus financial andy dunphy, country financial services Jason Boutwell, Marco, inc. amy perrin, discovery Benefits patrick erickson, starion financial shane Brewer, alerus financial Jamey pesek, principal financial Group shara fischer, alerus financial chris Brusseau, alerus financial sandi piatz,eide Bailly llp Kari frost, Village family service center lynette Burgan, suite 171 erin prochnow, ywca cass clay Kriss Burns, Volt technical resources andrew Hanson, alerus financial nicole rudie, discovery Benefits Mary Beth Burns, ndscs-fargo at the skills & technology center Matthew Heinzen, cetero research ryan rued, alerus financial courtney Buskirk, rasmussen college Jesse Jurgenson, Village family service center dave rygh, eide Bailly llp Jim Buus, Goldmark property Management andrea Kaspari-Gadberry, United Blood services amanda salisbury, alerus financial Jeannie camarillo, wday, inc. todd scearcy, U.s. Bank laura Klimek, Border states electric lindsey clevenger, wday, inc. lindsie schoenack, University of Mary angie leclair, state Bank & trust charlie cooper, wells fargo Michelle schumacher, Microsoft chris Mcshane, ohnstad twichell, p.c. amy cortese, Body in Balance chiropractic Jodi sorenson, Border states electric cindy Miller, firstlink zach dawson, dawson insurance lynn speral, rape & abuse crisis center david newman, Village family service center Mike difiore, discovery Benefits Brittany spitzer, eide Bailly llp Jeremy donais, wanzek construction, inc.

Jennifer reinhardt, Microsoft dan staller, starion financial shirley dykshoorn, lutheran social services of north dakota Brian schumacher, Gate city Bank steve stenerson, network center communications tyler ebnet, Marco, inc. emily schwartz, rape & abuse crisis center Megan stoner, Marco, inc. corey enger, eide Bailly llp Maxine score, BcBsnd/noridian robin swanson, superior insurance dedre’ erickson, discovery Benefits Kevin teigen, eide Bailly llp angie scoville, western state Bank Mike fink, corporate technologies, llc dale terry, wells fargo Jodi sorenson, Border states electric Jessi foss, Vogel law firm Kathleen toft, spherion staffing diane svaleson, nash finch company Kari frost, Village family service center Mark Uhler, U.s. Bank Kathleen toft, spherion staffing tyler Gylland, discovery Benefits christopher Vanyo, wells fargo Kory werlinger, Bank of the west todd Haggart, Vogel law firm tyler Vastag Jim Hambrick, starion financial Gary wolsky, Village family service center Josh Vickerman, superior insurance carol Harms, Border states electric Kathy Volk, wells fargo wayne Haug, wells fargo Brent wasem, american crystal sugar company Kyle Haugland, state Bank & trust sarah west, west central ag services philip Hayes, U.s. Bank Jessica westgard, principal financial Group dale Hetland, starion financial Mike wickham, starion financial Kassie Hinders, wells fargo darla willoughby, United sugars corporation Joshua Hoper Karen witzel, spherion staffing dan Johnson darin zeimer, fiebiger, swanson, west & co., pllp Kara Kalbus, discovery Benefits shelly Kegley, state Bank & trust Volunteering as an Account Executive provides the opportunity carissa Kelley to serve as a leader in the local Cass-Clay area for United Way. Kate lea, wells fargo It is a rewarding experience for anyone looking to grow Barb lien, Gate city Bank and develop as a leader because it involves setting up d.c. lucas, eide Bailly llp rachelle Martin, alerus financial many face to face meetings with other leaders in our Michael Mcallister, the ce shop area. Being an AE prepares young leaders for key tamra Mccullough, Border states electric opportunities to serve others in our community!

Mark McQuillan, network center communications Brian Meckler, absolute Marketing Group amber Merhiy, eide Bailly llp dale terry, wells fargo

2011 accoUnt eXecUtiVe VolUnteers

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2011 account executive Volunteer

accoUnt eXecUtiVe (ae) Volunteers who assist United way of cass-clay staff in promoting the annual campaign to current and potential businesses through organizing meetings with local community leaders.

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.

Being a Loaned Executive for four years has been a great experience.

I have met many wonderful people and enjoyed helping them run successful campaigns. Working with United Way has helped me realize how our community works together to make a positive impact in the lives of so many people. I am grateful to raise my family in such a caring community.

angie scoville, western state Bank 2011 loaned executive Volunteer

BECAUSE OF YOUR 2011 INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY:

• 583 FAMILIES had access to high quality early childhood education

• 8,442 CHILDREN received books in the mail each month that fostered their love for reading

• 81 PARENTS will be more active in

school involvement as their children navigate their school years

• 4,472 K-12 STUDENTS were equipped with backpacks and school supplies to prepare them for success during the 2011 school year

YOUR INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY CREATES AN IMPACT ON LOCAL EDUCATION

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United Way of Cass-Clay offers a unique corporate sponsorship option to participate in a co-branding opportunity with United Way of Cass-Clay. Sixteen local businesses showed what it means to LIVE UNITED by sponsoring a LIVE UNITED billboard.

2011 LIVE UNITED BILLBOARD SPONSORS BCBSND/Noridian Border States Electric Butler Machinery Company Coldwell Banker First Realty Gate City Bank Microsoft Principal Financial Group Rasmussen College Sanford Health Scheels Spectrum Aeromed Starion Financial State Bank & Trust Swanson Health Products Xcel Energy West Acres Development, LLP

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2011 STAFF Sherri J. Thomsen President John Machacek Vice President, Finance & Operations Kristi Huber Resource Development Director Kristina Hein Marketing & Brand Management Director Sherri J. Thomsen

John Machacek s

Kristi Huber

Kristina Hein

Thomas Hill

Thomas Hill Community Impact Director Deb Clemenson Executive Assistant Rosa Chavez DeLeon Accounting & Database Specialist Emmett Worth Business Development & Donor Relations Manager Teresa Enderson Resource Development Specialist

Deb Clemenson

Rosa Chavez DeLeon

Emmett Worth

Teresa Enderson

Courtney Jones

Courtney Jones Community Impact Associate

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INVESTMENTS

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY FINANCIAL INFORMATION In 2011, United Way of Cass-Clay proudly invested in a network of local COMMUNITY PARTNERS comprised of 41 local non-profit agencies and 65 local programs that help thousands of local men, women and children throughout Cass & Clay Counties each and every day of the year.

United Way is focused on prevention: 60% of dollars invested in COMMUNITY PARTNERS were directed towards local PREVENTION & DEVELOPMENT programs that foster positive behaviors, skills and knowledge to provide the building blocks of a good life and 40% is invested in local programs that provide BASIC NEEDS such as food, shelter, safety, child care and emergency services. [see pages 14-15] United Way responsibly fulfills donor intent: 15% of dollars invested reflect DONOR-DIRECTED DESIGNATIONS & OTHER UNITED WAYS specified by the donor.

In addition to investing in a network of COMMUNITY PARTNERS, 13% of dollars invested supported local STRATEGIC INITIATIVES such as Success By 6 which focuses on early education and preparing students for success in school through programs such as Imagination Library, Keys to Kindergarten, North Dakota Early Childhood Rating and Improvement System (NDECRIS) and Children’s Dental Services, School Supply Drive, [see pages 16-17, 19] and sponsorships such as the FM Coalition for Homeless Persons and Fill the Dome.

United Way of Cass-Clay raised more than $5 million in 2011.

96% of revenue was generated through our annual COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN which raised $5,010,429.

Fixed Assets Fund 1% Development 10%

Community Partners 57%

Strategic Initiatives 13%

Management 4%

Local Donor-Directed Designations & other United Ways 15%

Prevention & Development 60%

Basic Needs 40%

REVENUE Grants & Sponsorships & Other income 4%

Community Campaign & Giving 96%

Corporate Giving 29%

66% of the campaign was generated through local INDIVIDUAL GIVING from more than 13,000 local individuals and 29% by CORPORATE GIVING from more than 600 local businesses and organizations. [see pages 23-26]

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Special Events 5% Individual Giving 66%

2011 coMMUnity inVestMent reView panel VolUnteers stephanie aalund, BcBsnd/noridian troy aipperspach, U.s. Bank sue anderson, Gate city Bank carol anhorn, wday, inc. lisa artz, choice financial Group Joshua astrup, U.s. Bank Bonnie Baumgardner, Gate city Bank Jill Berg, spherion staffing* Brandon Beyer James Boberg, the forum of fargo-Moorhead* day Braun, Microsoft Marvita Busching, Microsoft courtney Buskirk, rasmussen college cindy Byklum, cargill, inc.

Brenda cornell, Job service of north dakota* tony coronato, Xcel energy Kimberly diede, wells fargo Jeremy donais, wanzek construction, inc. stacy dow, wells fargo lisa drake, state Bank & trust andy dumas, spectrum Marketing services nancy edds nancy emerson, north dakota state University theresa ferrie, Job service of north dakota shanna flanagan, dMs Health technologies roxanne friese, dakota supply Group Judd Graham, wells fargo scot Hagen, wells fargo Brian Haugen, state Bank & trust stacy Heidenreich, Gate city Bank

caileen Heuertz , alerus financial Maureen Jelinek, Gate city Bank Mary Jendro, western state Bank Mark Jensen, concordia college* Heather Johnson, Gate city Bank Kara Kalbus, discovery Benefits laura Klimek, Border states electric Kathi Kuhn, U.s. Bank deanne leier, cargill, inc.

Megan lind, BlackridgeBanK aliceyn Magelky, allegiance software lisa Maloy, american crystal sugar company phyllis Manthei, dawson insurance david Martin, choice financial Group tamra Mccullough, Border states electric daphne Meyers, Holiday inn tabitha Miller, cargill, inc.

Jesse Moch Karen nelson, eide Bailly llp Jackie ness, U.s. Bank Barb nyberg, Border states electric caryn olson, scheels patricia olson, essentia Health laura owen Bourdon, oak Grove lutheran school Jim parsons, the chamber laura paulson solum, ramada plaza & suites Maggie pearl, rasmussen college paula perez, U.s. Bank Jenny porter, the forum of fargo-Moorhead Kimberly rasmussen-anderson, Microsoft emily richard, catalyst Medical center ryan roshau, wells fargo nicole rudie, discovery Benefits

todd scearcy, U.s. Bank eileen scheel Megan schreiner, widmer roel pc neil schroeder, Gate city Bank Billie schumacher, Microsoft Jerilyn sellheim, U.s. Bank cindy senff, western state Bank eddie sheeley, choice financial Group* sherri smith, Gate city Bank tavia smith, Gate city Bank Herb snyder, north dakota state University carly steen, Minnesota state community and technical college daniel steiner, U.s. Bank Melissa steiner, choice financial Group stephanie strand, state Bank & trust Jeff tornow, scheels Mark Uhler, U.s. Bank darrell Vasvick, sanford Health* Maxine wagner, cargill, inc.

Kimberly wold Janke, flint communications, inc. elizabeth worth, north dakota state University * Community Investment Committee Member

I always knew that the United Way of Cass-Class made a huge impact in our community, however I did not realize the level of impact until I started volunteering for the Community Investment Review Panel. By volunteering, I have become better educated on the needs that exist in our community, and as a result, make this a personal priority each year. As I learn more about each of the non-profit agencies and programs, I have developed a greater desire to volunteer my time and services throughout the community.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVIEW PANEL VOLUNTEERS • United Way of Cass-Clay investment decisions are volunteer-led.

• Volunteers review applications of programs requesting funding from United way, participate in site visits and make funding recommendations.

• Community Investment volunteers ensure dollars entrusted to United way are leveraged to their maximum capacity by evaluating the programs’ impact on the community, financial stability and client outcomes.

Participating in the Community Investment Review Panel process has been an invaluable experience! It has allowed me to learn about programs and really see the impact agencies are having within our community. The money raised by United Way is making such a difference, and it inspires me to continue to contribute both financially and through volunteering. day Braun, Microsoft 2011 community investment review panel Volunteer

Billie schumacher, Microsoft 2011 community investment review panel Volunteer

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coMMUnity partners Basic needs

• CHILDREN’S NEEDS • Boys & Girls club of the red river Valley/fargo youth commission | scholarships north dakota caring foundation, inc. | caring for children southeastern north dakota community action agency (sendcaa) | child care center the Village family service center | nokomis child care centers yMca of cass and clay counties | child care scholarships ywca cass clay | a child’s world • EMERGENCY SERVICES • american red cross, Minn-Kota chapter | emergency services fM dorothy day House of Hospitality | food pantry lutheran social services of north dakota (lssnd) | Great plains food Bank/daily Bread reacH (rural enrichment and counseling Headquarters) | Basic needs and crisis services salvation army | emergency assistance salvation army | Hot Meals • EMERGENCY SHELTERS • churches United for the Homeless | emergency shelter and services new life center | emergency shelter and services ywca cass clay | emergency shelter and services • INDEPENDENT LIVING • lake agassiz Habitat for Humanity | family support services lakes and prairies community action partnership | transitional Housing project Hero | affordable Healthcare supplies south central adult services council | prescription assistance program ywca cass clay | permanent supportive Housing ywca cass clay | transitional Housing • LEGAL & CAREGIVER SERVICES • catholic charities north dakota | Guardianship services Gfa (Guardian, fiduciary & advocacy) services | fargo office legal services of north dakota | fargo office lutheran social service of Minnesota (lssMn) | caregiver support and respite services lutheran social service of Minnesota (lssMn) | Guardianship services rape and abuse crisis center | legal advocacy

INvEsTmENT OUTCOmEs

cHildren’s needs • Children are developmentally prepared for school • Children have access to preventive medical and dental care eMerGency serVices • Individuals and families will have access to nutritious meals • Students will have access to meals during the weekend • Families will have access to shelter after a disaster • Families will increase their fi nancial stability eMerGency sHelters • Individuals and families will have access to short term shelter and case management • Women and children fl eeing domestic violence will have shelter and case management

2011 INvEsTmENTs: yOUr DONOr DOllars

in 2011, United way of cass-clay invested in a network of 41 non profit agencies and 65 programs that provide Basic needs such as food, shelter, and safety as well as preVention & deVelopMent programs that foster positive behaviors, knowledge and skills to provide the building blocks to a good life.

independent liVinG • Clients will have access to and maintain permanent housing • Clients will have access to prescription assistance and medical care leGal and careGiVer serVices • Vulnerable adults will have access to services to live independently • Victims of abuse will have access to counseling and legal services

$400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

INDEPENDENT LIVING

LEGAL AND CAREGIVER SERVICES

PREVENTION & DEVELOPMENT CHILD & YOUTH ENRICHMENT • Children and youth have access to programs and opportunities that build their character and provide positive life experiences

INVESTMENT OUTCOMES

MENTORSHIP • Children and youth will develop and maintain a positive relationship with a mentor COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH • Individuals and families will have access counseling services that will build their financial stability and reduce family stress • Parents will improve their parenting skills • Victims of personal violence will have access to counseling • Individuals and families will be able to cope with grieving and loss • Youth will have access to counseling services to reunite them with their parents LIFE SKILLS • Individuals with developmental and physical limitations will have increased employment and educational opportunities • Seniors and vulnerable adults will be able to remain in their own homes • Individuals and families will have access to programs to keep them healthy VOLUNTEER & REFERRAL SERVICES • Individuals will have an opportunity to volunteer throughout Cass and Clay County • Individuals will be able to access resources throughout Cass and Clay County

$800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 CHILD AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT

LIFE SKILLS

MENTORSHIP

COUNSELING & MENTAL REFERRAL AND HEALTH VOLUNTEER SERVICES

• CHILD & YOUTH ENRICHMENT • Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley/Fargo Youth Commission | Boys & Girls Club Programs Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council | Comprehensive Youth Development Cass County Extension Services | Gearing Up For Kindergarten CHARISM | Youth Development Program Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Youth Services | Youth Programs and Scholarships Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons | Youth Enrichment Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND) | Youth Court SouthEastern North Dakota Community Action Agency (SENDCAA) | Youth Individual Development Accounts West Fargo Youth Services | Youth Programs and Scholarships YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Youth Programs and Scholarships • MENTORSHIP • The Arc of Cass County | Arc Buddies Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND) | Senior Companion Program The Village Family Service Center | Big Brother Big Sister Program YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Open Doors Scholarships • COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH • The Arc of West Central Minnesota | Family Connections Hospice of the Red River Valley | Journey’s Program Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND) | Gambler’s Choice Rape and Abuse Crisis Center | Sexual Assault Services Rape and Abuse Crisis Center | Domestic Violence Services Sexual Abuse Treatment Program of Fargo-Moorhead | SATP ShareHouse, Inc. | Women’s Empowerment (WE) Program The Village Family Service Center | Counseling The Village Family Service Center | Truancy Intervention Program PREVENTION & DEVELOPMENT Youthworks | Family Support Program & Street Outreach Program • LIFE SKILLS • Barnesville Area Helpers | Block Nurse Program Community of Care | One Stop Service Center Creative Care For Reaching Independence, Inc. (CCRI) | Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services Red River Human Service Foundation | Activity Center Vocational Training Center | Sheltered Employment YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Aquatics Education

• VOLUNTEER & REFERRAL SERVICES • American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter | Education and Training Services FirstLink | 2-1-1 Information and Crisis Services FirstLink | Giving Tree of Hope & Volunteer Center Services Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership | Child Care Resource and Referral REACH (Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters) | Volunteer Services RSVP+ | Volunteer Program

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Early EDUCaTION—ThE hIghEsT rETUrN ON INvEsTmENT • Your gifts in 2011 allowed United Way to make strategic investments in the education of children • Between years 0-5, children’s brains are developing faster than at any point in life.

• Research shows that every $1 invested in high-quality early education saves $17 down the road • The United Way Success By 6 initiative ensures children have the positive and enriching early childhood development and educational experiences to succeed in school, work and life.

• Because of new United Way support, students in Moorhead public schools, now have access to preventive dental care

• Nearly 84% of North Dakota mothers with children ages birth to five work— quality child care is crucial to a child’s early education • The North Dakota Early Childhood rating & improvement system is a pilot project which: -recognizes and improves the quality of early care and education to support children’s optimal development and learning -provides parents with an easy to use tool to assist them in selecting quality early care and education programs for their children • United Way has committed to a 4 year investment totaling $250,000 in this education-focused project

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• The quality of child care matters to our community because it has a long term impact success in school and life

• Provides any child residing in cass & clay county, ages birth-five with a free book in the mail each month • In 2011, over 100,000 books were sent out and 2,569 new children were enrolled • Since 2003, more than 756,000 books have been sent to local families • Inspires a love for reading at an early age and gives parents a fun and easy way to get involved with their child’s early education

• The program removes barriers such as transportation and lack of insurance by bringing the dental office directly to children at school • In 2011, 222 local children received preventive dental care • Services are focused on children and families with limited or no access to a dental provider • Nationally, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to tooth decay—by providing dental care in school, local students can be more successful in school

• Gearing Up for Kindergarten is a school-readiness and parent education program which prepares children and parents for a successful transition into Kindergarten

• Because of United way support, the program was piloted in cass county beginning in 2006 and in 2010, the nd state legislature approved funding to implement the program state-wide • In 2011, United Way invested in a Keys to Kindergarten pilot program in clay county • Keys to Kindergarten provides important school readiness experiences to age eligible, low-income children and their parents in Moorhead -and clay county

BECAUSE OF YOUR 2011 INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY: • 8,442 CHILDREN PER MONTH (on average)

received a book in mail each month through the Imagination Library program which helped them to develop their love for reading, and encouraged their parents and caregivers to play an early and active role in developing their literacy skills before they enter Kindergarten

• 59% OF ALL CHILDREN ages 0-5 in Cass

and Clay Counties currently receive books in the mail each month from United Way

• 101,306 BOOKS were delivered

to local children ithrough Cass and Clay Counties in 2011

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20TH ANNUAL

1,200 VolUnteers

REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE INFLUENCE THE

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4TH ANNUAL

180 VolUnteers

visited the homes of local senior citizens

served at United way community partners

470 senior citizens

19 aGencies

enjoyed help and companionship from United way volunteers

90 BUsinesses

and organizations sent volunteers

hosted United way volunteers

each spring, volunteers are mobilized to serve at agencies funded by United way and have the opportunity to see their donor dollars at work and make an impact during day of action.

You will never know how much I appreciated the work and kindness of the volunteers. I wish that your kindness will be returned to you in the same beautiful way it was given. Thank you so much!

2011 day of caring senior

In a few hours, volunteers packed hundreds of boxes destined for our neighbors out west who were battling harsh ood waters. Their volunteerism allowed many displaced families to meet their daily nutritional needs.

Great plains food Bank, day of action agency United way community partner

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8TH ANNUAL

13TH ANNUAL

2011 scHool sUpply driVe By tHe nUMBers local stUdents iMpacted

2,200 cHildren & faMilies attended the family literacy event

4,472 stUdents

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

85%of faMilies reported accessing the free and reduced lunch program

as a parent, you always want to provide your child with all they need, but as a single parent, the reality is difficult. programs like the school supply drive and others from United way give parents the opportunity to provide certain things for their children that they wouldn’t have been able to on their own. each spring United way partners with prairie public Broadcasting and fargo park district to co-host share a story. this annual event promotes literacy and encourages caregivers to take an active part in their children’s literacy. children and families took home a free book, met cat in the Hat, and enjoyed story-telling, and activities centered around literacy.

-leah, 2011 school supply drive recipient

• 30% Grades K-2 • 24% Grades 3-5 • 22% Grades 6-8

top 8 local scHools Most iMpacted • Horizon Middle School: Moorhead 259 students • Moorhead High School: Moorhead 248 students • Robert Asp Elementary: Fargo 243 students • Cheney Middle School: West Fargo 227 students • Ellen Hopkins Elementary: Moorhead 215 students • West Fargo High School: West Fargo 197 students • Fargo South High School: Fargo 195 students • DGF Schools: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 158 students

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Being a part of the 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program granted me the opportunity to meet and learn from inspiring leaders in our community.

The program brought together professional women that empower one another to seize the opportunities and the courage to make a positive impact in our community, our organizations and in our personal lives.

It not only strengthened my leadership skills but has given me the confidence to make a difference—all the while developing lasting relationships.

Kelsey erbes, eide Bailly technology consulting 2011 United way 35 Under 35 women’s leadership program Graduate

in 2011, the 3rd annual class of 35 young women graduated from the United way 35 Under 35 women’s leadership program designed to: • Mobilize the caring power of women • Energize & inspire women to make a difference • Deepen leadership opportunities in the cass-clay community for young women the program is made possible through a collaboration among: • United Way Women’s Leadership Council • Dakota Medical Foundation • Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Women’s Fund • YWCA Cass Clay

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UNITED Way 35 UNDEr 35 WOmEN’s lEaDErshIP PrOgram 2011 graDUaTEs tina amerman, Bobcat company emily Beck, fargo theatre amy Beito, rasmussen college natalie Bly, waubun-ogema-white earth school district sheila Borgerding, firstlink Brianne corfman, essentia Health lisa dahlen, Hospice of the red river Valley Krysten edwards, concordia college Kelsey erbes, eide Bailly technology consulting tanya fraizer, Heart to Heart consulting angela Goehring, Border states electric eeva Greenley, Johnson, rodenburg & lauinger, pllp stacie Hauge, Bethany retirement living Kassi Hinders, wells fargo amy iler, radio fargo Moorhead Katie Johnson, Microsoft dawn Kaiser, the Village Business institute Kara Kalbus, discovery Benefits erica Kindem, lakes & prairies child care resource & referral Kim Krueger, Krueger construction, inc./castle realty Marnie lange, sanford Health erin Mayo, Heartland trust company richelle McGregor, evaluation and training center steph Melgaard, alerus financial daria odegaard, rape and abuse crisis center danielle paulus, Keller williams roers realty Julia roland, Minnesota state University Moorhead Jen sahr, fargo public schools rachelle staton, creative care for reaching independence emily tobin tupa, ramada plaza & suites Katie tucholke, lake agassiz Habitat for Humanity Katie Violet, cass county Government sarah west, west central ag services amy wolf, state Bank & trust nicole young, coldwell Banker first realty

amy wolf, state Bank & trust 2011 United way 35 Under 35 women’s leadership program Graduate

United Way of Cass-Clay

• Over 600 women attended the 11th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon and were uplifted by the remarkable Homeless to Harvard story of liz Murray.

• 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 2011 Women’s Leadership Luncheon raised over $16,000 to support child care, early literacy and the education of local children and students.

• The Women’s Leadership Council coordinates other events and efforts for local women to volunteer, network, learn, and be recognized as philanthropic leaders...

PASSION and POWER…these are just two of the reasons I support United Way through the Women’s Leadership Council. I have a deep passion to better the experience for children in our community and with the help of United Way I have the power to make a difference. Serving as the 2011 Chair of the Women’s Leadership Council has inspired me. It is rewarding to know the time and gifts I am able to provide to the United Way will make a lasting change right here in our community.

Kayla werk, wells fargo 2011 women’s leadership council chair

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 2011 over 825 women in our community gave at the $600 or more level.

2011 woMen’s leadersHip coUncil chair: Kayla werk, wells fargo Vice chair: carol weber, Ups carol anhorn, wday, inc. lisa artz, choice financial Group courtney Buskirk, rasmussen college Karen engelter, essentia Health shelly Gompf, Vogel law firm Marti Jensen, Border states electric Kim Keller, park co. realtors Melissa Mcculley, Mcculley optix Gallery amanda McKinnon, eide Bailly training carrie Mcleod, sanford Health Jade rosenfeldt, Vogel law firm tonya stende, eide Bailly training chris thompson, Microsoft susan thompson, farGodoMe

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I never gave a thought to my age when I adopted the kids...

I’m just praying for 6 more years so I can get these kids through school. Before, I had no idea what counseling was like—it’s totally different than my past conceptions.

Counseling allows me to come and talk to someone about my problems. I have nobody else. For me, it’s been a success.

Agnes, Grandmother, legal guardian, and counseling client

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YOUR INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY CHANGED THE LIVES OF AGNES AND HER GRANDCHILDREN

COMMUNITY INVESTORS & VOLUNTEERS

AAA North Dakota Gene LaDoucer Abbott Laboratories Adcentives Advanced Business Methods Tari Wieers Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services Aetna Life Insurance & Annuity Company AgCountry Farm Credit Services David Anderson Alerus Financial Missy Keney American Crystal Sugar Company Michael Kraft American Family Insurance Melissa Quern American Federal Bank Mark DuBord American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter Cindy Christensen AmeriPride Services Inc. Rachel Knudson Amerland Company Irene Grommesh Amity Technology LLC Carol Riedinger Anderson & Fercho, PLLC Anderson Windows Appraisal Services, Inc. Deb Pierce The Arc of Cass County The Arc of West Central Minnesota Donna Atherton Arntson Stewart Wegner PC AstraZeneca AT&T Communications Auto-Owners Insurance, Inc. Kasey Ketcherside Bria Lanners Bagan Strinden Vision Bank of America Bank of the West Tiffany McShane Elissa Waasdorp Barnesville Area Helpers Bayer CropScience BCBSND/Noridian Stacy Devig Tara Flack Ryan Larson Kate Peterson Ashley Shearer Michelle Trelstad

Benefit Specialists Bennett Financial Services Bergseth Bros. Co., Inc. Loretta Binfet Best Buy Co. Jamie Solomon Bethany Retirement Living Grant Richardson Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church Roxanne West Beverage Wholesalers - Minnkota Ann Evenson BlackRidgeBANK Mark Anderson Blue Cross Blue Shield-MN BNSF Railway Ralph Richardson Bobcat Company Christina Amerman Deborah Hanson Toni Planteen Border States Electric Tara Baltes Border States Paving, Inc. Keith Brokke Boulger Funeral Home Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council Connie Koehmstedt Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley Branick Industries, Inc. Brooke Kropuenske Bremer Bank Shannon Lavin Matthew Telste Brokerage Printing Brown & Saenger Tracy Dux Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC Rick Wetzstein Business Essentials Butler Machinery Company Kellie Cossette Anne Zimiga C & R Ventures, Inc. Cahill Law Office, P.A. Camrud-Foss Concrete Construction Inc. Cardinal IG Jenni Day Cargill Global Business Services Cindy Byklum Cargill Oilseed Processing Don Bricker Joshua Issertell

Carpet World Case New Holland Fargo Plant Peggy Hayes Cash Wise Foods Tim Rhode Cass County Hilda Gartner Cindy Stoick Cass County Abstract Company Heidi Fossum Cass County Electric Cooperative Jane Lindemann Cass-Clay Creamery, Inc. Sue Lothspeich Catalyst Medical Center Megan Bolda Caterpillar Reman Drivetrain Sara Hauschulz Catherine Tufte, Ltd Catholic Charities North Dakota Dale Degenstein CCRI, Inc. Andrea Ryan Centre for Hair & Wellness Cetero Research Matthew Heinzen The Chamber Gail Petersen CHARISM Choice Financial Group Brenda Holman David Martin Christianson’s Business Furniture Kimberly Christianson CHS Sunflower Churches United for the Homeless City of Fargo Brenda Derrig Hali Durand Tara Morris Virginia Mueller Teresa Steiner Clay Whittlesey City of Moorhead Jean Thompson City of West Fargo Carmen Schroeder Clay County Kimberly Savageau Coaches Choice Coldwell Banker First Realty Brianne Mitzel Cathy Weisser

EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS (ECC’S) Employee Campaign Coordinators are volunteers that are dedicated to organizing and executing the annual United Way campaign within their business or organization.

They encourage and inspire their coworkers to invest in their community and United Way by organizing opportunities for giving and volunteering, coordinating special events, and communicating the impact of United Way investments.

Swanson Health Products ECC

Western State Bank ECC Team

Ramada Plaza & Suites ECC team

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Cole Papers, Inc. Courtney Buchholz Community Living Services, Inc. Michael Young Community of Care Concorde General Agency, Inc. Mark Usselman Concordia College Bruce Vieweg Conmy Feste Ltd. Mara Brust Cook Endodontics, P.C. CoreLink Administrative Solutions Susan Anderson Sue Dreckman Cari Goodyear Angela Hagen Barry Hendrickson Erik Kiesz Joe McNett Keri Schantz Cornerstone Bank Rena Stenseth Melissa Stewart Corwin Wilson Management LLP Judy Hausmann Country Financial Services Crane Johnson Lumber Company Creative Kitchen Culinex Barb Johnson Cummins NPower, LLC Jane Livingston Curt’s Lock and Key Service, Inc. Dacotah Paper Co. Gary Pedersen Dakota Bumper and Body Supply Dakota Electric Construction Co., Inc. The Dakota Real Estate Investment Trust Dakota Refrigeration, Inc. Stacy Dvorak Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc. Dakota Supply Group RoxAnne Friese DakTech, Inc. Debra Dawson Danielson & Associates, Inc. Dawson Insurance Melissa Krystosek Delta Airlines DFC Consultants, Ltd. Erin Horst

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Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools Kathy Schaefer Discovery Benefits Maureen Jefferson Kara Kalbus Diversified Contractors Dixon Insurance, Inc. Jenise Longtine DMS Health Technologies Samantha McGregor Dorsey & Whitney LLP Doublewood Inn & Conference Center Twila Thompson Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Dr. David K. Tranby Drewes & Horab, Accountants E. Kent Shirley, DDS EAPC Architects Engineers Lori Bakken Eide Bailly LLP Elise Siverson Kendra Wentworth Roger Willers Sara Dee Wohl Eli Lilly Elite Therapeutic Massage Lynette Danuser Enterprise Rent-A-Car Erik Hatch LLC Essentia Health Karen Engelter Evolution1, Inc. Matt Gustafson Eyecare Associates PC Family Healthcare Center Irma Ciber Fargo Airsho, Inc. Fargo Freightliner Fargo Glass and Paint Co. Wade Bakke Eileen Karels Fargo Hose Company Fargo Jet Center Kari Flaagan Kindra Mahler Fargo Postal Family Federal Credit Union Fargo Public Schools Eileen Bachmeier Todd Bertsch Barb Christiansen Nick Christianson Debbie Clapp Anne Conway

Maureen Cook Andrew Dahlen Silvia Dekrey Deb Dillon Jill Erickson Carol Forster Mary Beth Goulet Yvonne Halstenson Cheryl Hoffman Julie Huebner Jamison Jensen Nancy Jordheim Cindy Nelson John Nelson PJ Randklev Carole Schalow Michelle Schreiber Mark Seeba Michelle Severtson Carolyn Shook Mary Stoltman Yolanda Swenson FARGODOME Susan Thompson Fargo’s Finest Auto Body Shop FEDEX Lynn Dulum Fellman and DeBates, DDS Fercho Cataract and Eye Clinic Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Ferguson Waterworks Karen Olson FGOH2O, Inc Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP Jeanne Curry First International Bank & Trust, N. A. Jamie Vetter First Lutheran Church First State Bank of North Dakota FirstLink Flament-Ulman, Inc. Flint Communications, Inc. Dawn Koranda Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Sheri Perala FM Dorothy Day House of Hospitality F-M Forklift Sales & Service, Inc. FMC Corporation Forum Communications Printing Laura Feldner The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Melissa Berget Diane Lee Sandra Olsen

Foss Architecture & Interiors Laurie Ries Frontier Trust Andie Hensler FRS Industries Sheri Larson G & O Insulation Co. Gabriel Metal Casting Games Galore Party Rental Gap Gary Cavett & Co, CPA Gate City Bank Dovett Richard Janess Sveet Gateway Chevrolet Cadillac Hyundai Tessa Larson Gene Gallagher & Associates General Electric General Equipment & Supplies Laurie Hernandez General Motors Corporation George E. Haggart, Inc. George Wyum Real Estate Giddings & Associates, Ltd. Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Shaleen Wieland Glaxo Smith Kline Glik’s Glyndon Farms Co. Goldmark Property Management Marisa Thomas Gompf Displays Gordman’s Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC Libby Larson Gremada Industries GRS/Greenberg Roofing Co. Nathan Roberts Guardian, Fiduciary & Advocacy Services Hallett Financial Group Hannaher’s, Inc. Jake Overby Harland Financial Solutions Harmon Glass Doctor Haugen Masonry Contractors Hearing Solutions, Inc. Heartland Trust Company Hektner Lybeck Erickson Insurance Herbergers Amanda Huseby Suzann Sampson Hershey

Hertz Rent-A-Car Hintz Fire Equipment, Inc. HMB Tax & Consulting Inc. Maurice Borud Hobart Sales & Service Holiday Inn Express Mary Rolle Holiday Inn of Fargo Chad Kline Hope Lutheran Church Tara Thiel Horn Plastics, Inc. Melissa Gadberry Hornbacher’s Patricia Aarestad Brian Billings Jon Iverson Kim Lien Terri Manske Teresa Pratschner Sarah Rask Michael Readel Brenda Richman Hospice of the Red River Valley Gina Ehrlin Beth Haseltine Houston Engineering Sara Hatlen Hunter-Grobe Architects IBM Corporation IdeaOne Telecom Valerie Schmidt Image Group Architecture & Interiors Anne Hruby INDIGO Signworks, Inc. Industrial Builders, Inc. Stacy Larson ITW JCPenney Co., Inc. Trudy Wimer JELD-WEN Millwork Distribution Dan Drenth Jensen’s Decorating, Inc. John J. Pollard, DDS, PC Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Johnson Controls, Inc. Johnson Law Office PC Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger Law Office Johnstone Supply Doug Johnson Jon Anderson, DDS

K & T Irrigation, Inc. Kadrmas Lee and Jackson, Inc. Kris Bakkegard Kellogg Company Kindred Hospital Darlene Pich Kinetic Leasing, Inc. Knight Printing Bonnie Novak Kohl’s Department Store Korsmo Funeral Service Kreisers, Inc. KVLY-TV/KXJB-TV Ronald Westrick Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Lake Agassiz Regional Library Jamie Sprynczynatyk Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership, Inc. Lori Ward Laney’s Inc. Heather Bunn Larry’s Auto Body Shop Lavelle Company Dave Nathe Lee’s Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Legal Services of North Dakota Lexstar Realty Lisa Rudnick Lightowler Johnson Associates Inc. Troy Tooz Lillestol Research LLC Amy Kobrinsky Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Lunde Lincoln Mazda GEM/KIA of Fargo Noreen Hegney Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Annette Hinrichs Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota JoAnn Matthews Macy’s Amanda Voss Magellan Pipeline Company Magnum, Ltd. Michelle Gullickson Marco, Inc. Emily Merten Maring Williams Law Office PC Nichole Wold Matrix Properties Pamela Silseth

McCulley Optix Gallery McDonald and Gruchalla DDS, PC Media Productions Lee Massey Medica Meinecke-Johnson Company Melinda Harr Dental Merck Pharmaceuticals Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd. Michael L. Keim, DDS Microsoft Babs Coler

Mid America Aviation Randall Herman Mid America Steel, Inc. John Simonson Midcontinent Communications Kim Hulm Middaugh & Associates, Inc. Midwest Testing Laboratory, Inc. Mills Fleet Farm Minnesota State Community and Technical College Minnesota State University Moorhead Deb Lewis Minnkota Recycling Moen Engineering Monsanto Company Christine Moore Moore Engineering Joni Smith Moorhead Area Public Schools Lynne Kovash Nash Finch Company Diane Svaleson National Hospitality Services Nationwide Insurance Natural Environments Landscaping, Inc. NDSCS-Fargo at the Skills & Technology Training Center Susie McDonald New Life Center Dan Danielson New York Life Insurance Company Nilles Law Firm Nitschke Chiropractic Center Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Ann Shipley North Dakota State University Char Goodyear Northern Improvement Georgia Kristan

Northern Plains Steel Company Alan Friezen Northern States Supply, Inc. Northern Technologies, Inc. Novartis Pharmaceuticals O’Day Management, Inc. John Friend Obermiller Nelson Engineering OfficeMax, Inc. Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. Chris McShane OK Tire Stores Don Meronuck Olaf Anderson Construction, Inc. Oneok Foundation Oppegard, Wolf & Quinton Erica Usselman O’Reilly Auto Parts Otter Tail Corporation Mary Roppe Otto’s Welding Shop Paces Lodging Corporation Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. Park Co. Realtors Valerie Fiske Paul J. Tronsgard, D.D.S., P.C. Paychex, Inc. Payroll Professionals Pediatric Therapy Partners Pedigree Technologies Pepsi Beverages Company Shelly Johnson Peterson Mechanical, Inc. Phil Brown Insurance Agency Phillips Healthcare Phoenix International Rachel Chesley Shelly Peterson Pitney Bowes, Inc. Prairie Public Broadcasting John Harris Preference Personnel, Inc. The Prescription Shop Prime Therapeutics Principal Financial Group Sheri Peterson Professional Bookkeeping Services, Inc. Project HERO Promersberger Company QWEST Communications R & G Shoes John Green

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RADIO Fargo Moorhead, Inc. Jennifer McGough Ramada Plaza & Suites April Eskelson Laura Paulson Solum Ramsey National Bank & Trust Co. Nate Medhus Ranstrom Financial Planning Services LLC Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Nancy Boyle Rasmussen College Rhea Goffe Mackenzie Wiest RBC Wealth Management REACH Red River Commodities, Inc. Brenda Ihry Red River Human Services Foundation Phyllis Briss Redfords Steaks & Seafood Reliance Transportation RHI Supply Refrigeration-Heating, Inc. Richard Callender, D.D.S. Rigels, Inc. Roadway Services, Inc. Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. Karen Metheny Robert V. Toutges, DDS PA RockTenn Ronald P. McClure, DDS Rooter’s Bar Rural Minnesota CEP Cynthia Blonigan S & S Promotional Group Salvation Army Steve Carbno Sammons Financial Group Lori Fritel Suzette Larson Sam’s Club Sandy’s Tax Service Sanford Health Carly Willson Scheels Tera Fuglseth Caryn Olson Brenna Pratt Luke Torgerson Jeff Tornow Schneider, Schneider & Schneider Attorneys at Law

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Serkland Law Firm Robert Moats ShareHouse, Inc. Joy Knutson Shultz & Associates SK Food International Solien & Larson Engineers South Central Adult Services Council Inc. SouthEastern ND Community Action Agency Katie Morish Spectrum Aeromed Tammy Enright Spectrum Marketing Spherion Staffing Sports City Starion Financial Heidi Fritz State Bank & Trust Amy Wolf State Bank of Hawley Emily Hagen State Farm Insurance State of North Dakota Sandra Bilstad Brenda Cornell Robert Hendrickson Stefanson Law Stein’s, Inc. Beverly Tritchler Strande Investment Planning Services Straus Clothing Stryker Instruments Stuart C. Irby Co. Subway Sullivan Agency, Ltd. Sundog Laurie Carvell Teena Knuth Sungold Foods, Inc. Brenda Ihry Supervalu, Inc. Diana Davis Kris Troland Swanson Health Products Shannon Eidenschink Pam O’Neill Sweeney Cleaners Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Maureen Flynn T & W Agri Services T. L. Stroh, Architects Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Target Tecton Products LLC Roxann Hanson Ted’s Northport Tesoro Terry Moe, DDS Thermal Energy Products Inc. Thomas L. Elliott CPA Titan Machinery Inc. Jason Anderson Mark Kalvoda TJ Maxx Store TMI Hospitality, Inc. Touch Love Center Town & Country Credit Union Kaylee Zimmerman Trail King Industries, Inc. Ryan Erkenbrack Trinity Lutheran Church Sue Ellingson TRS Industries Joy Cossette Turman & Lang Ltd. Twin City Garage Door U.S. Bank Whitney Arnold Erin Buzick Nikki Janisch Brent Kelley Anthony Nickles Julianne Schumacher Ashley Simmons UESCO/United Group of Companies Ali Pylka Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Brandie Berg Union State Bank Megan Riegel United Blood Services Andrea Kaspari-Gadberry United Sugars Corporation Jenna Frost United Way of Cass-Clay, Inc. University of Mary UPS Valero Services, Inc. Valley Alignment & Repair Valley Dental Center, PC Valley Imports, Inc. Valley Veterinary Hospital Vanity Jessica Johnson VEI Global

Village Family Service Center Gail Prudhomme Vogel Law Firm Todd Hase Volt Technical Resources Kriss Burns Emily Lauinger Walgreens LTD Wallwork Truck Center Erin Ehlert Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wanzek Construction, Inc. Andrea Cummings Ward Muscatell Automotive Group Warner and Company Insurance Jan Monda WDAY, Inc. Tracy Konickson Wells Fargo Matthew Ackerland Lisa Jackson Ryan Roshau Welu Dental Laboratory West Acres Development, LLP Janis Kirsch West Fargo Chiropractic Center West Fargo Public Schools Heather Konschak West Fargo Youth Services West Orthodontics Western Products, Inc. Mary Jameson Western State Bank Jackie Anderson Angie Scoville Widmer Roel PC Lana Rensvold Wimmer’s Diamonds Bob Lunneborg Wright Funeral Home Xcel Energy Terry Thorstensen Yellow Book USA YHR Partners YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Barb Elstrom Youthworks Andrea Nordick YWCA Cass Clay Jessica Shawn Zerr Berg Architects, Inc. Ashley Demers

We sincerely hope that all information is listed correctly. If errors or omissions appear, we apologize.

Information received after March 1, 2012, could not be included in this publication.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please notify United Way of Cass-Clay of any corrections so we can recognize you!

THANK YOU

TO EACH AND EVERY

INVESTOR

YOUR SUPPORT CHANGES LIVES

EVERY DAY

Receiving a home is not a hand out, it is a hand up...

It helps people like us who hit bumps in the road, get into a home, and get back on track.

Before, it was hard to get my kids out to play safely.

I wanted a home for my kids so I could fence a yard and let them be kids.

Jennelle Bichler, recipient of a 2011 home

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BECAUSE OF YOUR 2011 INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY: • 680 CHILDREN showed improvement in the areas of health, attitude, behavior and performance in the classroom because they received food for the weekend

• 1,852,605 DOLLARS WERE saved by

agencies on food procurement costs for on-site prepared meals because of feeding programs

• 185,746 hot, nutritious meals were served to thousands of hungry men, women and children

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BECAUSE OF YOUR 2011 INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY: • 1,143 VICTIMS of domestic violence experienced movement toward resolution of crisis state

• 793 SENIORS in rural Cass and Clay Counties remained safely in their own homes

• 1,400 INDIVIDUALS were able to stay independent

and in their own homes because of receiving necessary medical equipment and supplies

• 80,275 NIGHTS OF SHELTER were provided

for local men, women and children in need of safety and security

YOUR INVESTMENT IN UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY PROVIDES SHELTER AND SAFETY FOR LOCAL MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN 29

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United Way of Cass-Clay www.unitedwaycassclay.org 219 7th Street South Fargo, North Dakota 58103 701.237.5050 facebook.com/unitedwayofcassclay

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