United Way Annual Report to the Community 2012 by United Way of Cass-Clay

2012

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

LIVE UNITED

2012 UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY ANNUAL REPORT LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN A Message to the Community from the President...........................Page 1 Board of Trustees & A Message from the Board Chair....................Page 2 Volunteer Leadership & Committees ..............................................Page 3 Mission...........................................................................................Page 4 2012 Campaign Leadership & Results...........................................Page 5 Campaign Awards..........................................................................Page 6 Corporate Event Sponsorship ....................................................... Page 7 Corporate Sponsorship ...................................................................Page 8 Account & Loaned Executives.........................................................Page 9 2012 LIVE UNITED Billboard Sponsorships ..................................Page 10 Staff.............................................................................................Page 11 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Financial Information: Investments & Revenue ...........................Page 12 Community Investment Review Panel Volunteers ........................Page 13 Community Partner Investments & Outcomes ..................... Pages 14-15 Education Initiatives ....................................................................Page 16 VOLUNTEER EVENTS Volunteer Spotlight.......................................................................Page 17 Imagination Library & Share A Story ............................................Page 18 LIVE UNITED T-Shirt Day ..............................................................Page 19 Day of Caring................................................................................Page 20 School Supply Drive.......................................................................Page 21 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program ..................................Page 22 Women’s Leadership Council .......................................................Page 23 Community Investors & Volunteers........................................Pages 24-27 2013 Calendar of Events..............................................................Page 28 Fast Facts of 2012........................................................................Page 29

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY CONNECTS PEOPLE TO PEOPLE, NEEDS TO RESOURCES, AND EXPERTS TO ADVOCATES, TO IMPROVE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGHOUT CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES. 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.

WHEN WE REACH OUT A HAND TO ONE WE INFLUENCE THE CONDITION OF ALL

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a MeSSaGe to the coMMunitY Helping People. It takes a community, all of us, working together, to improve the lives of individuals and families–the people of our community. On behalf of all of those we help, I’d like to thank the following groups for their commitment to United Way of Cass-Clay and our mission of helping people. sherri J. thomsen United way of cass-clay president

Thank you to our investors and donors who improve lives every day because of their investments. A special thank you to our Alexis de Tocqueville investors who give an annual contribution of $10,000 or more. Thank you to more than 600 corporate partners who coordinate United Way employee campaigns, give corporate contributions and participate in our community engagement opportunities like School Supply Drive and Day of Caring. Thank you to our event sponsors for underwriting all of our events throughout the year and our media partners who inspire thousands to LIVE UNITED every year because they keep our community informed about the impact and importance of our work. We appreciate our more than 3,000 volunteers who make our work possible throughout the year: from Community Investment Review Panel volunteers who visit and assess partner programs to decide how donors’ dollars will be invested, to our newly formed Education Council that is creating long-term community change, to our Campaign Cabinet and Women’s Leadership Council. Of course we thank our non-profit partners, including our 75 funded programs that are meeting community needs for the people of our community every day. Helping People. It’s at the heart of our work–always has been, always will be. Thank you for making this work possible. Kindly,

sherri J. thomsen United way of cass-clay president

A Message From THE BOARD CHAIR Chair David Berg American Crystal Sugar Company

Chair Elect Mark Jensen Concordia College

VICE CHAIR Louise Dardis West Fargo Public Schools

Treasurer Todd Olson Gate City Bank

Philanthropy: Goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially active effort to promote human welfare. That’s it. That’s United Way of Cass-Clay. If you have taken the time to thumb through this year’s Annual Report, you probably have some pretty clear ideas about the organization – what it wants to do, who is involved, what groups and people benefit from its programs.

Dean Atchison Spectrum Aeromed

James Boberg Advocate Merchant Services

Babs Coler Globe University

Paul Finstad YMCA Cass and Clay Counties

Doug Hamilton Prairie Public Broadcasting

You may study the numbers to see how many partner agencies and programs are helping many people through United Way. You may be impressed by the fact that this past year’s campaign exceeded its $5.1 million goal. In spite of the fact that there are a lot of impressive numbers in this report, it’s not about numbers. It’s about philanthropy. It’s about goodwill to fellow members of the human race. Especially in the case of United Way, it’s about active effort to promote human welfare.

Michelle Killoran Scheels

Craig Lemieux Hornbacher’s

Ann McConn Alerus Financial

Rock Messerschmidt Bell State Bank & Trust

Evelyn Quigley

It’s about people who engage with other people as volunteers or professionals, as beneficiaries or donors, as neighbors and friends to promote the welfare of each other, and of our community. David Berg Board of Trustees 2012 Chairman

Gene Taylor North Dakota State University

Joel Vettel City of Fargo

Carol Weber UPS

2012 COMMITTEES COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR: Mark Jensen, Concordia College James Boberg, Advocate Merchant Services Luke Brodeur, NDSU Student Body President Brenda Cornell, Job Service of North Dakota Josh Malnourie, BCBSND/Noridian Pam O’Neill, Swanson Health Products Eddie Sheeley, Choice Financial Group Jeff Tornow, Scheels

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Pat Kotta, Gate City Bank Mary Bommersbach, Sammons Financial Group Penny Crowder, Dawson Insurance Barb Grabar, Fraser, Ltd. Brook Spaulding, Park Christian School Kevin Spaulding, Summit Group Software

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Todd Olson, Gate City Bank Dean Atchison, Spectrum Aeromed Brian Becker, Border States Electric Patrick Chaffee, Bell State Bank & Trust John Nelson, Fargo Public Schools Wendy Simek, O’Day Management, Inc. Jeffrey Slaby, CoreLink Administrative Solutions Becky Walen, U.S. Bank

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Ann McConn, Alerus Financial Paul Finstad, YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Doug Hamilton, Prairie Public Broadcasting Rock Messerschmidt, Bell State Bank & Trust Joel Vettel, City of Fargo

TOCQUEVILLE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Thomas Dawson, Dawson Insurance Erica Chaffee, Wells Fargo Brian Hayer, Warner and Company Insurance Michelle Killoran, Scheels Nick Killoran, Great North Insurance Services, LLC Tammy Miller, Border States Electric Michael Solberg, Bell State Bank & Trust

OUR MISSION

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY CONNECTS PEOPLE TO PEOPLE, NEEDS TO RESOURCES, AND EXPERTS TO ADVOCATEs, TO IMPROVE LIVES AND ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGHOUT CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES. We live at the intersection of the private, public, philanthropic, and non-profit sectors. We engage those who make a commitment to LIVE UNITED and invite them to GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER. 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.

2012 CAMPAIGN CHAIR: MICHELLE KILLORAN 2012 CAMPAIGN CABINET Matt Ackerland, Wells Fargo Deneen Axtman, Cornerstone Bank Erica Chaffee, Wells Fargo Thomas Dawson, Dawson Insurance Greg Diehl, Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Hali Durand, City of Fargo Shara Fischer, Alerus Financial Judd Graham, Wells Fargo Kayce Halley, Eide Bailly LLP Brian Hayer, Warner and Company Insurance Maureen Jefferson, Discovery Beneﬁts Michelle Killoran, Scheels Heather Konschak, West Fargo Public Schools Lynne Kovash, Moorhead Area Public Schools Paul Laney, Cass County Sheriff Ross Manson, Eide Bailly LLP Kevin McCaul, North Dakota State University Susie McDonald, Eide Bailly LLP Tammy Miller, Border States Electric John Nelson, Fargo Public Schools Jamey Pesek, Principal Financial Group Michael Redlinger, City of Moorhead Ryan Roshau, Wells Fargo Carmen Schroeder, City of West Fargo Angie Scoville, Western State Bank Steve Shark, Audio Resources Group Michael Solberg, Bell State Bank & Trust Kevin Spaulding, Summit Group Software Jason Stein, Border States Electric Brent Teiken, Sundog Jeff Thomas, Starion Financial Bruce Vieweg, Concordia College David Wahlberg, Minnesota State University Moorhead Jonathan Warrey, Marco, Inc. Karen Witzel, Spherion Stafﬁng

Our theme for this year’s campaign was Create Everyday Miracles with United Way. This was such a great theme because it’s true! With the help of donors and volunteers, United Way is able to help create miracles for the men, women, and children in our community each and every day. We reached a milestone achievement in 2012 by surpassing our goal of $5.1 million. This is a record breaking amount raised for United Way of Cass-Clay and represents one community coming together to achieve one goal of helping out those that need a hand up. Your investment to United Way, both in dollars and in time, is leveraged greatly by the United Way staff and volunteers to ensure that it is used in the most efﬁcient manner. A huge thank you to each and every one of you that made reaching our campaign goal a reality this year. We couldn’t accomplish this goal without our wonderful donors and volunteers!

2012 EXECUTIVE CAMPAIGN CABINET

2013 CAMPAIGN CHAIR Jeff Thomas Starion Financial

2012 CAMPAIGN CHAIR Michelle Killoran Scheels

2014 CAMPAIGN CHAIR Paul Laney Cass County Sheriff

Campaign Cabinet members are the key volunteers that lead and execute the annual campaign and connect United Way with local leaders dedicated to improving their community.

2012 CAMPAIGN AWARDS 2012 DONATH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: JOHN DEERE ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS John Deere Electronic Solutions (JDES) achieved new heights with United Way in 2012. Employee giving has doubled in the past ﬁve years, making the 2012 campaign the largest in JDES history. Their overall United Way contribution increased by more than $28,000. In addition, JDES was the premier sponsor of the Great Plains Food Bank Summer BackPack Program in the Fargo community. Through a coordinated effort with United Way, JDES leadership provided support not only ﬁnancially, but also with sponsorship of materials and volunteers needed for the summer-long program. JDES is also proud to have many other employees who volunteer throughout the year in support of Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity and other United Way partner agencies.

2012 DONATH CAMPAIGN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE John Deere Electronic Solutions 2012 EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR 99 or fewer employees Melissa Stewart, Cornerstone Bank 2012 EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR 100-499 employees Jessica Shawn, Discovery Beneﬁts 2012 EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS OF THE YEAR 500 or more employees PJ Hines and Odile Streed, Concordia College 2012 OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR David Martin, Choice Financial Group 2012 OUTSTANDING LOANED EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR Cathy Weisser, Coldwell Banker First Realty

A PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHN DEERE ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS This year, John Deere Electronic Solutions celebrated the 175th anniversary of John Deere. As a tangible way to LIVE UNITED and “celebrate through citizenship”, they focused on expanding the BackPack Program of the Great Plains Food Bank throughout the summer. In the metro area alone, 33% of students qualify to receive free/reduced lunch. Together with five non-profits and six specifically chosen elementary schools, they pledged to cover not only the cost of up to 500 backpacks a week for children, but also the volunteer power needed to pack backpacks full of kid friendly food each week. Because of their support and desire to LIVE UNITED, 3,145 backpacks were provided and 420 children received meals throughout the summer.

2012 BEST FIRST TIME CAMPAIGN TMI Hospitality 2012 IMPACT SPEAKER OF THE YEAR Mary Lou Dahms, Hospice of the Red River Valley 2012 YOUTH LIVING UNITED AWARD Mark Staples, West Fargo High School Student Council President BEST LEADERS IN GIVING CAMPAIGN Largest percent increase in donors giving $600 or more 99 or fewer employees Cornerstone Bank 100-499 employees Titan Machinery, Inc. 500 or more employees Hornbacher’s

2012 CORPORATE EVENT SPONSORS annUal MeetinG taBle sponsors american crystal sugar company american federal Bank Bank of the west Bobcat company Bremer Bank cardinal iG caterpillar reman drivetrain choice financial Group corelink administrative solutions cornerstone Bank dawson insurance discovery Benefits eide Bailly llp essentia Health fraser, ltd. General equipment & sales Holiday inn of fargo Hornbacher’s John deere electronic solutions Kadrmas lee & Jackson, inc. Marco, inc. prairie st. John’s principal financial Group ramada plaza & suites scheels shareHouse, inc. starion financial Ups wallwork, inc. warner and company insurance wells fargo western state Bank Xcel energy caMpaiGn KicK off eVent sponsor Xcel energy

woMen’s leadersHip Golf scraMBle lUncH sponsor eide Bailly llp social sponsor courtyard by Marriott & Moorhead area conference center corwin wilson Management llp

woMen’s leadersHip lUncHeon eVent sponsor catalyst Medical center corporate sponsor choice financial Group John deere electronic solutions Kilbourne Group sundog taBle sponsors 35 Under 35 women’s leadership alumni 702 communications american crystal sugar company Bank of the west Bobcat company Boys & Girls club of the red river Valley Bremer Bank cass county electric cooperative case new Holland – fargo plant coldwell Banker first realty corelink administrative solutions cornerstone Bank dawson insurance eide Bailly llp essentia Health evelyn Quigley enventis fargo public schools

taBle sponsors (continUed) fiebiger, swanson, west & co., pllp first international Bank & trust forum communications General equipment & supplies Hornbacher’s insure forward John deere electronic solutions John deere electronic solutions womensreacH Marco Mary rothfusz Mcculley optix Gallery Microsoft Monica Hart interior design north dakota state University alumni foundation north dakota state University student affairs park company realtors prairie st. John’s principal financial Group ramada plaza & suites

roers sanford Health spherion staffing summit Group software thrivent financial tnt Kid’s fitness & Gymnastics academy tracy Green realty Ups Vogel law firm wanzek construction warner and company insurance wday wells fargo western state Bank women of rotary Xcel energy youthworks

Hornbacher’s Gobble it Up for United way $18,876 was raised for United way of cass-clay in 2012 $92,262 has been raised since 2008 100 volunteers helped to serve lunch in 2012

each summer, Hornbacher’s locations partner with United way to coordinate the annual event and serve a delicious $5 lunch with all proceeds benefitting United way.

2012 corporate sponsors thank you to our 2012 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.

2012 liVe United partners:

2012 presentinG sponsors

2012 top 50 corporate and eMployee caMpaiGns 1. sanford Health 2. scheels 3. Microsoft 4. Bell state Bank & trust 5. Border states electric 6. eide Bailly llp 7. american crystal sugar company 8. Butler Machinery company 9. U.s. Bank 10. John deere electronic solutions 11. BcBsnd/noridian 12. Hornbacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13. wells fargo 8

14. case new Holland - fargo plant 15. north dakota state University 16. Gate city Bank 17. fargo public schools 18. the forum of fargo-Moorhead 19. titan Machinery inc. 20. agcountry farm credit services 21. Bobcat company 22. sammons financial Group 23. concordia college 24. cargill, inc. 25. corelink administrative solutions

26. Bank of the west 27. swanson Health products 28. discovery Benefits 29. dawson insurance 30. Xcel energy 31. essentia Health 32. warner and company insurance 33. alerus financial 34. caterpillar reman drivetrain 35. tMi Hospitality, inc. 36. Minnesota state University Moorhead 37. dakota supply Group 38. cornerstone Bank

39. city of fargo 40. Vogel law firm 41. daktech, inc. 42. cardinal iG 43. pepsi Beverages company 44. sundog 45. General equipment & supplies 46. cass county 47. Ups 48. otter tail corporation 49. nodak Mutual insurance company 50. cHs sunďŹ&#x201A;ower

2012 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES 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. Kellie Albrecht, The Village Family Service Center Blaine Anderson, Alerus Financial Kristin Anderson, John Deere Electronic Solutions Jodi Armstrong, Border States Electric Kristina Astrup, Discovery Benefits Deneen Axtman, Cornerstone Bank Melissa Benda, The Village Family Service Center Jonny Berg, Bell State Bank & Trust Scott Berg, Choice Financial Group Eddie Bjorgum, Wells Fargo Kate Bjorklund, Discovery Benefits Alyson Bjornstad, Bell State Bank & Trust Stephanie Boltz, Wells Fargo Mary Bommersbach, Sammons Financial Group Jason Boutwell, Marco, Inc. Shane Brewer, Alerus Financial Jessica Broers, Choice Financial Group Eric Brown, Bell State Bank & Trust David Brunsvold, Discovery Benefits Chris Brusseau, Alerus Financial Kriss Burns, Volt Technical Resources Mary Beth Burns, NDSCS Skills & Technology Training Center Kimberly Busch, Wells Fargo Natalie Cross, Eide Bailly LLP

Bethany DeSautel, Bell State Bank & Trust Jonathan Donnelly, Bell State Bank & Trust Brittany Dunn, Eide Bailly LLP Andy Dunphy, Country Financial Services Kayla Durley, Wells Fargo Tyler Ebnet, Marco, Inc. Kelsey Erbes, Eide Bailly LLP Patrick Erickson, Bell State Bank & Trust Shara Fischer, Alerus Financial Jill Forde, Bell State Bank & Trust Sarah Gasevic, Village Family Service Center Rhea Goffe, Rasmussen College Kayce Halley, Eide Bailly LLP Jim Hambrick, Starion Financial Andrew Hanson, Alerus Financial Chris Hanson, Wells Fargo Marissa Hapka, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Kyle Haugland, Bell State Bank & Trust Dale Hetland, Starion Financial Carrie Holland, The Village Family Service Center Tiffaney Holm, Dale Carnegie Business Group Jamie Ihry, Ihry Insurance Agency, Inc. Tom Iverson, Titan Machinery Inc. Maureen Jefferson, Discovery Benefits Sarah Johns, Wells Fargo Kara Johnson, Discovery Benefits Kara Kalbus, Discovery Benefits Susan Kaufman, Harland Financial Solutions Jenny Krag, Accenture Jamie Kringlie, Wells Fargo Kyle Larson, Bell State Bank & Trust Kate Lea, Wells Fargo D.C. Lucas, Eide Bailly LLP

I am a 30-year United Way volunteer because I believe in United Way of Cass-Clay’s important mission and role in our community and region. One of my roles at United Way has been as an Account Executive. By helping to create and enhance positive relationships between donors and United Way, Account Executives help to build awareness and support for United Way. When we LIVE UNITED, we positively beneﬁt our community in so many ways. I have truly enjoyed volunteering for United Way and have personally witnessed the positive impact United Way has had on our community for more than 30 years. David Martin Choice Financial Group 2012 Account Executive

David Martin, Choice Financial Group Michael McAllister, The CE Shop Kevin McCaul, North Dakota State University Susie McDonald, Eide Bailly LLP Maranda McDougall, Vanity Reid Messerschmidt, Discovery Benefits Danielle Naboulsi, Sundog Patrick Novak, Border States Electric Pam Orth, Alerus Financial Matthew Osborne, Principal Financial Group Phil Ostlie, FF Fisher Jamey Pesek, Principal Financial Group Daniel Pflepsen, Marco, Inc. Nikolas Pickett, Starion Financial Michael Quamme, North Dakota State University Laura Rach, Discovery Benefits Amanda Raetzman, Wells Fargo Ryan Roshau, Wells Fargo David Rygh, Eide Bailly LLP Amanda Salisbury, Alerus Financial Todd Scearcy, U.S. Bank Michelle Schumacher, Microsoft Maxine Score, Noridian Administrative Services Angie Scoville, Western State Bank Jessica Shawn, Discovery Benefits KD Sirek, Eide Bailly LLP Elise Siverson, Eide Bailly LLP Betsy Stadick, Summit Group Software Dan Staller, Starion Financial

Kirsten Stiening, Discovery Benefits Megan Stoner, Marco, Inc. William Strand, Wells Fargo Chris Strautz, The Work Connection Nicole Such, Moorhead Area Public Schools Chuck Summers, The Village Family Service Center Dale Terry, Wells Fargo Sarah Thompson, Wells Fargo Joe Tillman, Eide Bailly LLP Kathleen Toft, Spherion Staffing Brady Tollerud, Discovery Benefits Heather Torgerson, Discovery Benefits Blake Trenbeath, Bell State Bank & Trust Christopher Vanyo, Wells Fargo Joseph Watzke, Bell State Bank & Trust Jessica Westgard, Principal Financial Group David Wahlberg, Minnesota State University Moorhead Johnathan Warrey, Marco, Inc. Mike Wickham, Starion Financial Anne Wiley, Wells Fargo Darla Willoughby, United Sugars Corporation Karen Witzel, Spherion Staffing Nick Woodard, First Community Credit Union Ben Zietz, Dawson Insurance

2012 LOANED EXECUTIVES Volunteers who are integral in building relationships and maintaining communication with local businesses throughout the United Way campaign. Jodi Armstrong, Border States Electric Cameron Avelsgard, U.S. Bank Kyla DuBord, Microsoft Andy Dunphy, Country Financial Services Angie Edenborg, Microsoft Michael Edenborg, Central Minnesota Credit Union Patrick Erickson, Bell State Bank & Trust John Friend, O’Day Management, Inc. Beth Gardner, Microsoft Faye Gramlow, Coldwell Banker First Realty Jenny Hagelstrom, Microsoft Joe Hamm, Village Family Service Center Roxann Hanson, Tecton Products LLC Kyle Haugland, Bell State Bank & Trust Laura Hoverson, Concordia College Josh Huffman, The Village Family Service Center Christy Jacobson, Eide Bailly LLP Ashley Jared, U.S. Bank Chad Jaroszewski, Bell State Bank & Trust

Sarah Knutson, Microsoft Derrick Lewis, Bell State Bank & Trust Cindy Miller, FirstLink Lisa Moe, Bell State Bank & Trust David Newman, The Village Family Service Center Joyce Newton, HERO Kristi Richman, Microsoft Gene Schneeberger, Hornbacher’s Brian Schumacher, Gate City Bank Maxine Score, Noridian Administrative Services Angie Scoville, Western State Bank Jessica Shawn, Discovery Beneﬁts Betsy Stadick, Summit Group Software Diane Svaleson, Nash Finch Company Paula Swanson, Bell State Bank & Trust Cathy Weisser, Coldwell Banker First Realty Katie Winje, Bell State Bank & Trust Karen Witzel, Spherion Stafﬁng 9

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2012 LIVE UNITED BILLBOARD SPONSORS Alerus Financial American Crystal Sugar Company Bank of the West Bell State Bank & Trust Bobcat Company Border States Electric Coldwell Banker First Realty Cornerstone Bank First International Bank & Trust Gate City Bank John Deere Electronic Solutions Microsoft Ramada Plaza and Suites Record Keepers Sanford Health Scheels Spectrum Aeromed Swanson Health Products Titan Machinery TMI Hospitality West Acres Development Xcel Energy

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2012 STAFF Sherri J. Thomsen President Kristi Huber Resource Development Director Mark Cullen Community Impact Project Manager

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Kristi Huber

Mark Cullen

Kristina Hein

Thomas Hill

Kristina Hein Marketing & Brand Management Director Thomas Hill Community Impact Director Tiffany McShane Resource Development Project Manager Rosa Chavez DeLeon Accounting & Database Specialist Deanna Noel Interim Director of Finance & Operations

Tiffany McShane

Rosa Chavez DeLeon

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Courtney Jones

Courtney Jones Community Impact Associate Sarah Siegle

Sarah Siegle Resource Development Manager

united WaY of caSS-claY financial inforMation in 2012, United way of cass-clay proudly invested in a network of local coMMUnity partners comprised of 75 local programs within 43 local non-profit agencies 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 are 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: 14% of our revenue is invested in donor-directed desiGnations. in addition to investing in a network of coMMUnity partners, 11% of dollars raised were invested into local edUcation initiatiVes & eMerGinG 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), childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dental services, Venture youth alliance, the school supply drive, [see pages 16, 18, 21] and sponsorships such as the fM coalition for Homeless persons and fill the dome. United way of cass-clay achieved our goal of raising more than $5.1 million in 2012. 97% of revenue was generated through our annual coMMUnity caMpaiGn which raised $5,121,724. 65% of the campaign was generated through local indiVidUal GiVinG from more than 13,000 local individuals and 30% by corporate GiVinG from more than 600 local businesses and organizations [see pages 24-27].

For audit reports and IRS Form 990, visit www.unitedwaycassclay.org

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVIEW PANEL

2012 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT REVIEW PANEL VOLUNTEERS

s United Way of Cass-Clay investment

Troy Aipperspach, U.S. Bank Cathy Altendorf, American Crystal Sugar Company Susan Anderson, Corelink Administrative Solutions Diane Anderson, Fiebiger Swanson West & Co Sue Anderson, Gate City Bank Sheri Anderson, North Dakota State University Jodi Armstrong, Border States Electric Joshua Astrup, U.S. Bank Diane Axness, North Dakota State University Jack Baartman, North Dakota State University Student Alyson Bjornstad, Bell State Bank & Trust Rachel Black, North Dakota State University Student Megan Bolda, Catalyst Medical Center Mary Bommersbach, Sammons Financial Group Day Braun, Microsoft Michael Buesgens, Microsoft Kriss Burns, Volt Technical Resources

decisions are volunteer-led. s Volunteers review applications of

programs requesting funding from United Way, participate in site visits and make funding recommendations. s 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.

Our community has a vast amount of needs that can only be satisfied by our fantastic area non-profits. Many of those non-profits implement programs that are largely dependent on the funds they receive from the United Way. Serving on the Community Investment Committee has been an incredible opportunity and it has allowed me to be actively engaged in investing donor dollars. Finally, it has shown me the impact United Way of Cass-Clay truly has on the needs of our community. Lucas Broduer North Dakota State University Student Body President 2012 Community Invesment Committee Member

Jodi Burtsﬁeld, Gate City Bank Marvita Busching, Microsoft Cindy Byklum, Cargill Global Business Services Aaron Christensen, U.S. Bank Emily Coler Hanson, South East Human Service Center Amber Dahl, YWCA Cass Clay Jennifer Dilly, Cargill Global Business Services Jeremy Donais, Donais Consulting Lisa Drake, Bell State Bank & Trust Tyler Ebnet, Marco, Inc. Nancy Emerson, North Dakota State University Nick Favstveet, AT&T Tara Flack, BCBSND/Noridian Matthew Gadberry, Magnum LTD Jennifer Gjestvang, Sanford Health Rhea Goffe, Rasmussen College Teri Grosz, North Dakota State University Jenny Hagelstrom, Microsoft Scot Hagen, AT&T Brian Haugen, Bell State Bank & Trust Kyle Haugland, Bell State Bank & Trust Philip Hayes, U.S. Bank Stacy Heidenreich, Gate City Bank Holly Heintzman, RD Offutt Company Andie Hensler, Frontier Trust Company Melissa Herrmann, Choice Financial Group Rachel Howard Katie Hutton, The Chamber Tom Iverson, Titan Machinery Ashley Jared, U.S. Bank Maureen Jelinek, Gate City Bank Mary Jendro, Western State Bank Heather Johnson, Gate City Bank Kara Kalbus, Discovery Beneﬁts Andrea Kaspari, United Blood Services Erik Kiesz, CoreLink Administrative Solutions Brett Knain, Hornbacher’s Ashley Koester, YMCA of Cass & Clay Counties Pat Kotta, Gate City Bank Kathi Kuhn, Microsoft Paul Laney, Cass County Becky Leaf, Hornbacher’s Deanne Leier, Cargill Global Business Services Jennifer Lein, Choice Financial Group Barbara Lien, Gate City Bank Sarah Lindemann

D.C. Lucas, Eide Bailly LLP Chelle Lyons Hanson, Concordia College Josh Malnourie, BCBSND/Noridian Lisa Maloy, American Crystal Sugar Company Kelly Markert, Sanford Health Tamra McCullough, Border States Electric Daphne Meyers, AE2S Tabitha Miller, Cargill Global Business Services Cori Miller, U.S. Bank Mark Naumann, Alerus Financial Jacquelyn Ness, U.S. Bank Kelsey Nogosek Barb Nyberg, Border States Electric Richard Olafson April Olson, Goldmark Property Management Pam O’Neill, Swanson Health Products Jim Parsons, The Chamber Marcia Paulson, Great Plains Food Bank Laura Paulson-Solum, Ramada Plaza & Suites Treavor Peterson, Border States Electric Kimberly Rasmussen-Anderson, Microsoft Emily Richard, Catalyst Medical Center Marcy Rinas, Bremer Bank Kate Rogness, Wells Fargo Ryan Roshau, Wells Fargo Nicole Rudie, Discovery Beneﬁts Linda Sailer, Great Plains Food Bank Jennifer Sanden, Warner and Company Insurance Todd Scearcy, U.S. Bank Neil Schroeder, Gate City Bank Billie Schumacher, Microsoft Michelle Schumacher, Microsoft Jerilyn Sellheim, U.S. Bank Cindy Senff, Western State Bank Laura Slicer, North Dakota State University Tavia Smith, Gate City Bank Brent Srejma, Bank of the West Daniel Steiner, U.S. Bank Megan Stoner, Marco, Inc. Jeff Tornow, Scheels Maxine Wagner, Cargill Oilseed Processing Jill Wegner, City of Moorhead Carly Wilson, Sanford Health

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 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 • creative care for reaching independence, inc. (ccri) | transitional Housing lake agassiz Habitat for Humanity | family support services lakes and prairies community action partnership | transitional Housing 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 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

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 ﬁnancial stability

INVESTMENT OUTCOMES

• EMERGENCY SERVICES • american red cross, Minn-Kota region | 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

cHildren’s needs • Children are developmentally prepared for school • Children have access to preventive medical and dental care

eMerGency sHelters • Individuals and families will have access to short term shelter and case management • Women and children ﬂeeing domestic violence will have shelter and case management

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 $-

2011 INVESTMENTS: YOUR DONOR DOLLARS

in 2012, United way of cass-clay invested in a network of 75 programs within 43 local non profit agencies 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.

Children's Needs

Emergency Services

Emergency Shelters

Independent Living

Legal & Caregiver Services

PREVENTION & DEVELOPMENT CHILD AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT s #HILDREN AND YOUTH WILL HAVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES that build their character and provide positive life experiences

INVESTMENT OUTCOMES

MENTORSHIP s #HILDREN YOUTH AND SENIORS WILL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN a positive relationship with a mentor COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH s )NDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO COUNSELING SERVICES that will build their ﬁnancial stability and reduce family stress s 0ARENTS WILL IMPROVE THEIR PARENTING SKILLS s 6ICTIMS OF PERSONAL VIOLENCE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO COUNSELING s )NDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WILL BE ABLE TO COPE WITH GRIEVING AND LOSS s 9OUTH WILL HAVE ACCESS TO COUNSELING SERVICES TO REUNITE THEM with their parents LIFE SKILLS s )NDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS WILL have increased employment and educational opportunities s 3ENIORS AND VULNERABLE ADULTS WILL BE ABLE TO REMAIN IN their own homes s )NDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WILL HAVE ACCESS to programs to keep them healthy VOLUNTEER AND REFERRAL SERVICES s )NDIVIDUALS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS RESOURCES throughout Cass and Clay Counties s )NDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO volunteer throughout Cass and Clay Counties

$600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $Counseling & Mental Health

Life Skills

s #/5.3%,).' -%.4!, (%!,4( s The Arc West Central | 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 Youthworks | Family Support Program & Street Outreach Program s ,)&% 3+),,3 s 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 Services Foundation | Activity Center Vocational Training Center | Center Based Employment YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Aquatics Education YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Open Doors Scholarships

$700,000

Mentorship

s -%.4/23()0 s 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

PREVENTION & DEVELOPMENT

$800,000

Child & Youth Enrichment

s #(),$ 9/54( %.2)#(-%.4 s 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 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 South East Education Cooperative | Gearing Up For Kindergarten West Fargo Park District | Youth Programs and Scholarships YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties | Youth Programs and Scholarships

Volunteer & Referral Services

s 6/,5.4%%2 2%&%22!, 3%26)#%3 s American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Region | Education and Training Services FirstLink | 2-1-1 Information and Crisis Services FirstLink | Volunteer Center Services & Giving Tree of Hope Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership | Child Care Resource and Referral REACH (Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters) | Volunteer Services RSVP+ | Volunteer Program

s 4HE 5NITED 7AY 3UCCESS "Y INITIATIVE ENSURES THAT CHILDREN HAVE THE POSITIVE AND ENRICHING early childhood development and education experiences to succeed in school, work and life. s "ETWEEN AGES CHILDREN S BRAINS ARE DEVELOPING FASTER THAN AT ANY POINT IN LIFE OF A CHILD S BRAIN IS DEVELOPED BY AGE

s .EARLY OF .ORTH $AKOTA MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH to ďŹ ve work and quality child care is crucial to a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early education. s 4HE .ORTH $AKOTA %ARLY #HILDHOOD 2ATING )MPROVEMENT 3YSTEM IS A pilot project which: -Recognizes and improves the quality of early care and education to support childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s optimal development and learning.

s OF (EADSTART STAFF ARE IMPLEMENTING THE NEW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CURRICULUM

-Provides parents with an easy to use tool to assist them in selecting quality early care and education programs for their children.

s OF CHILDREN CONTINUE TO EMULATE STRUCTURED PLAY AFTER THE PROGRAM IS OVER

s 5NITED 7AY HAS COMMITTED TO A FOUR YEAR INVESTMENT TOTALING in this education-focused project.

s #HILDREN WHO WENT THROUGH THIS NEW CURRICULUM SHOWED A POINT INCREASE IN literacy growth.

s 4HE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE MATTERS TO OUR COMMUNITY BECAUSE IT HAS A long term impact success in school and life.

s #HILDREN WHO WENT THROUGH THIS NEW CURRICULUM SHOWED A POINT INCREASE in their physical activity.

s "ECAUSE OF 5NITED 7AY SUPPORT STUDENTS IN -OORHEAD Public Schools now have access to preventive dental care.

s Gearing Up for Kindergarten is a school-readiness and parent

s 4HE PROGRAM REMOVES BARRIERS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION AND LACK OF insurance by bringing the dental ofďŹ ce directly to children at school. s )N LOCAL CHILDREN RECEIVED PREVENTIVE DENTAL CARE s 3ERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED OR NO access to a dental provider. Over 220 uninsured children were served. s .ATIONALLY MORE THAN MILLION SCHOOL HOURS ARE LOST EACH YEAR DUE to tooth decayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by providing dental care in school, local students can be more successful in school.

s 4.4 +ID S &ITNESS 3%.$#!! BEGAN A PILOT PARTNERSHIP THAT SOUGHT TO implement a child enrichment program through curriculum and staff training in the areas of physical activity and staff development. By bringing mobile ďŹ tness labs to multiple Headstart sites, children ages 3-5 had access to structured play and physical activity. From the six month pilot, some exciting outcome measures are:

education program which prepares children and parents for a successful transition into Kindergarten.

s /F THOSE ENROLLED IN 'EARING 5P FOR +INDERGARTEN OF CHILDREN SHOWED signiďŹ cant increases in ability to recognize numbers and count, 59% of children showed an increase in self-esteem. s +EYS TO +INDERGARTEN PROVIDES IMPORTANT SCHOOL READINESS experiences to age eligible, low-income children and their parents in Moorhead and Clay County. s /F THOSE ENROLLED IN +EYS TO +INDERGARTEN OF FAMILIES REPORTED INCREASED KNOWLEDGE IN THEIR CHILD S SCHOOL ROUTINE OF CHILDREN entered Kindergarten and met or exceeded literacy proďŹ ciency.

2012 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT I love being a Loaned Executive; I have met so many wonderful people in our community. I truly believe in United Way and the work it does. I feel blessed to be raising my three young children in a community that has such a wonderful organization that touches so many lives. Nearly everyone will be impacted by United Way at some time; from grief counseling, Imagination Library to the Back Pack program which feeds school age children over the weekends who normally wouldn’t eat. The impact United Way of Cass-Clay makes varies on how you are involved - those that volunteer, receive assistance from or make donations to - but overall, everyone beneﬁts from making this a better community to live, work and raise a family. Angie Scoville, Western State Bank 2012 Loaned Executive

I cannot speak highly enough about the United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program. It greatly aided my personal growth, helping me to learn about myself, my goals and my potential. Plus, it gave me the tools I needed to gain professional conﬁdence and further my career path and focus. I can honestly say I would not have progressed as far as I have in my career, nor would I have such an exciting and wonderful network of fellow women leaders in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo community. The 35 Under 35 Program works to create a vast network of effective, engaged women leaders who are set on inﬂuencing our community and making it a better place to live and work. I am proud to be part of it. Katie Hutton, The Chamber 2012 United Way 35 Under 35 Women’s Leadership Program Graduate 2012 Community Investment Review Panel Volunteer

I’ve always been an advocate for United Way of Cass-Clay, but it wasn’t until volunteering with United Way that I learned not only how immense of an impact the organization has on the community, but also how great the need is within our community. This impact is realized through its partner agencies and programs, but the amount of lives United Way touches is immeasurable. Kyle Haugland, Bell State Bank & Trust 2012 Loaned Executive

• Provides any child residing in Cass & Clay county, ages birth-five with a free book in the mail each month. • In 2012, over 105,058 books were sent out and 2,569 new children were enrolled. • Since 2003, more than 861,544 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.

2012 sHare a story

2012 iMaGination liBrary

10th annual

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 chose a free book, met sesame street’s walkaround elmo and enjoyed story-telling and activities centered around literacy.

for the first time in 2012, women from United way’s 35 Under 35 women’s leadership program provided over 30 volunteers. the women volunteered their time to help children pick out books, paint faces, prepare food, and provide assistance to ensure a fun afternoon at share a story.

1st Annual LIVE UNITED T-Shirt Day 2012

Thousands from across the community wore their LIVE UNITED T-Shirts for the 1st Annual LIVE UNITED T-Shirt Day. Individuals, local celebrities, companies, kids, and even pets posted their pictures on Facebook in support of United Way.

21St annual

1,365 VolUnteers

visited the homes of local senior citizens

410 senior citizens

reach out condition of all

liVe united

2012 day of carinG

a hand to one influence the

enjoyed help and companionship from United way volunteers

108 BUsinesses

and organizations sent volunteers

I really want to thank you for the great help you were to me; wrapping my trees, storing lawn furniture, trimming my plants and washing windows. I really appreciate your pleasantness and willingness to be of help. It is a wonderful service! I am 93 years old and have enjoyed your service for many years! 2012 day of caring senior

in 2012, west fargo High school student council president, Mark staples, collaborated with United way to coordinate a statewide student day of caring. on october 11, working with United ways and student councils across the state, in conjunction with the 21st annual day of caring, over 2,000 students volunteered in their local communities.

14TH ANNUAL

2012 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE BY THE NUMBERS

4,599 STUDENTS

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

83%OF FAMILIES

reported accessing the free and reduced lunch program.

2012 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

OVER 500 VOLUNTEERS

from businesses, child care centers, and families, helped inventory supplies, pack backpacks, and distribute them to local K-12 grade students at the FARGODOME in August.

TOP 7 LOCAL Schools most impacted • Cheney Middle School: West Fargo 214 students • Fargo South High School: Fargo 212 students • West Fargo High School: West Fargo 195 students • Horizon Middle School: Moorhead 189 students

• Moorhead High School: Moorhead 188 students • Jefferson Elementary School: Fargo 171 students • Robert Asp Elementary: Moorhead 154 students

Local students impacted • • • •

29% grades K-2 24% grades 3-5 22% grades 6-8 25% grades 9-12

I am a veteran and a single father raising my children alone. The School Supply Drive will provide my children with all the important essentials that they will need for school. I am so thankful that there are those willing to help in our time of need. Thank you for everything you do! 2012 Parent of School Supply Drive Recipients

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2012 GRADUATES

in 2012, the 4th annual class of 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

I have been involved in more community events in the last 12 months, than I was in the previous 12 years combined. This experience has shown me the needs in the community, as well as the power that passionate women can have. We have become involved in so many activities, creating positive change for so many people in the FM area through fundraising, volunteering, and being an advocate for different causes – as well as planning to create some charity opportunities of our own. This program has been life-changing – from increasing my visibility within my organization as a leader of the future, to expanding my view of community in the FM area, to creating life-long bonds with some of the most inspiring women I have ever met. Thank you for the opportunity, all our lives are greater because of this program. Kristin roers, rn, sanford Health 2012 United way 35 Under 35 women’s leadership program Graduate

onika allen, Xtreme Consulting cierra anderson, Great Plains Food Bank dar Brown, Dawson Insurance tracy fixen, Pepsi Beverage Company shanna flanagan, DMS Health Technologies shanda Hakk, CHARISM tawna Hermanson, Financial Strategies Group Kristen Hintermeyer, Bobcat Company Mary Jo Hotzler, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead laura Hoverson, Concordia College Katie Hutton, The Chamber Jamie ihry, Bell State Bank & Trust Heather Johnson, Gate City Bank tiffaney Holm, Eide Bailly Technology Consulting Kathryn Kingsley, Hope Lutheran Church Val Kleppen, First International Bank & Trust Jenny Krag, Accenture Beth lee, self-employed anna Marohl, Atonement Lutheran Church Maranda Mcdougall, Vanity christa Moszer, Minnesota Education Corps Kristen Murphy, Border States Electric danielle naboulsi, Sundog cara rebsch, YWCA Cass Clay Kristin roers, Sanford Health stephanie roers, Summit Chiropractic nancy rossland, North Dakota State University sabrina schindler, Essentia Health rachel stone, Fargo Public Schools nicole such, Moorhead Area Public Schools Jodi tollefson, Park Company Realtors chelsey torgerson, University of Minnesota Extension Clay County 4-H cindy Urlaub, Microsoft amanda wyland, Phoenix International-A John Deere Company

United Way of Cass-Clay

• Over 668 women attended the 12th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon and were inspired by Judge Glenda Hatchett’s commitment to young people.

Women’s Leadership Council

• 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 2012 Women’s Leadership Luncheon raised over $20,518 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...

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

Judge Glenda Hatchett WLC Luncheon Keynote Speaker.

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.

2012 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

CHAIR: Carol Weber, UPS Carol Anhorn, WDAY, Inc. Lisa Artz, Choice Financial Group Shelly Gompf, Vogel Law Firm Jodi Heilman, Sundog Marti Jensen, Border States Electric Kim Keller, Park Company Realtors Melissa McCulley, McCulley Optix Gallery Carrie McLeod, Sanford Health Jade Rosenfeldt, Vogel Law Firm Sherri Schmidt, NDSU Alumni Association Tonya Stende, Dale Carnegie Business Group Chris Thompson, Microsoft Kayla Werk, Wells Fargo

Judge Glenda Hatchett with women from Event Sponsor, Catalyst Medical Center

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AAA North Dakota Gene LaDoucer Abbott Labratories Adcentives Advanced Business Methods Tari Wieers AgCountry Farm Credit Services David Anderson Al and Curt Hektner Insurance Alerus Financial Missy Keney Molly Gilbert Sacha Hauschulz Caileen Heuertz Amanda Salisbury Heather Sellden Allegiance Software Allied Solutions American Crystal Sugar Company Jessica Mather American Family Insurance Melissa Quern American Farm Bureau Insurance American Federal Bank Tanya Gronewald American Red Cross, Minn-Kota Chapter AmeriPride Services Inc. Rachel Knudson Amity Technology LLC Carol Riedinger Anderson & Fercho, PLLC Anderson Dental Appraisal Services, Inc. Deb Pierce The Arc of Cass County Janell Ness Arc West Central Donna Atherton Arntson Stewart Wegner PC AT&T Communications Auto-Owners Insurance, Inc. Kasey Ketcherside Carissa Kelley Bagan Strinden Vision Bank of America Bank of the West Elissa Waasdorp Jessica Staehr BCBSND/Noridian Stacy Devig Michelle Trelstad Bell State Bank & Trust Amy Wolf & Julie Peterson Klein

Beneﬁt Specialists Bennett Financial Services Bergseth Bros. Co., Inc. Loretta Binfet Best Buy Co. Bethany Retirement Living Grant Richardson Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church Roxanne West Beverage Wholesalers - Minnkota Ann Evenson BlackRidgeBANK Mark Anderson Jenni Kirchevel BlackRidge Financial Blue Cross Blue Shield-MN BMO Harris Bank BNSF Railway Ralph Richardson Bobcat Company Deborah Hanson Tina Amerman Toni Planteen Border States Electric Megan Wilschewski Border States Paving, Inc. Keith Brokke Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council Connie Koehmstedt Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley Julie Otto Branick Industries, Inc. Brooke Kropuenske Bremer Bank Shannon Lavin Matthew Telste Brent L. Holman, DDS Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Brown & Saenger Tracy Dux Busch Agricultural Resources, LLC Tony Rosing Business Essentials Butler Machinery Company Kellie Cossette Anne Zimiga Cahill Law Ofﬁce, P.A. Capital Credit Union Cardinal IG Jenni Lubbers Cargill Global Business Services Angela Neyens Sonia Lemke

Cargill Oilseed Processing Scott Johnson TyAnn Schindler 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 Rose Brakke Caterpillar Reman Drivetrain Carla McGarry Matt Hanson Catholic Charities North Dakota Dale Degenstein CCRI, Inc. Andrea Ryan Centre for Hair & Wellness The Chamber Gail Petersen CHARISM Choice Financial Group David Martin Eddie Sheeley Kristina Holtgard Vanessa Rolewitz Christianson’s Business Furniture Kimberly Christianson CHS Sunﬂower Churches United for the Homeless Jackie Williams City of Fargo Teresa Ash Tina Berger Pat Claus Brenda Derrig Hali Durand Judy Everett Bob Getz Jodi Kosienski Jasmine Markusen Dawn Mayo Virginia Mueller Kathy Redﬁeld Lawrence Schuh

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.

O’Day Management, Inc. John Friend

Cornerstone Bank Melissa Stewart & Rena Stenseth

Dawson Insurance Melissa Krystosek

Carol Sexton John Shea Jennifer Smedshammer Steve Sprauge Joan Stading Teresa Steiner Dennis Walaker Clay Whittlesey Melissa Wolf City of Moorhead Jean Thompson City of West Fargo Carmen Schroeder Clay County Kimberly Savageau Coaches Choice CoBank Coldwell Banker First Realty Brianne Mitzel Cathy Weisser Cole Papers, Inc. Courtney Buchholz Community Living Services, Inc. Michael Young Community of Care Concorde General Agency, Inc. Mark Usselman Concordia College Paula Hines Odile Streed Conmy Feste Ltd. Anna Schultz 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 Melissa Stewart Corwin Wilson Management LLP Judy Hausmann Costco 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 Real Estate Investment Trust Dakota Refrigeration, Inc. Stacy Dvorak Dakota Specialty Milling, Inc. Dakota Supply Group RoxAnne Friese DakTech, Inc. Matt Entzion Dale Carnegie Training Dawson Insurance Melissa Krystosek Design Directions DFC Consultants, Ltd. Erin Horst Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools Kathy Schaefer Discovery Benefits Jessica Shawn 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 Elite Therapeutic Massage Lynette Danuser Enterprise Rent-A-Car Enventis Valerie Schmidt Essentia Health Karen Engelter Evolution1, Inc. Matt Gustafson Family Wellness Jordan McCormick

Fargo Freightliner Shane Giesen Fargo Glass and Paint Co. Wade Bakke Eileen Karels Fargo Hose Company Fargo Jet Center Kindra Mahler Fargo Public Schools Eileen Bachmeier Todd Bertsch David Burkman Barb Christiansen Nick Christianson Debbie Clapp Anne Conway Maureen Cook Andrew Dahlen Silvia Dekrey Jill Erickson Mary Beth Goulet Cheryl Hoffman Julie Huebner Jamison Jensen Nancy Jordheim Brad Larson Leah LeClair Cindy Nelson John Nelson PJ Randklev Carole Schalow Michelle Schreiber Mark Seeba Michelle Severtson Carolyn Shook Mary Stoltman Yolanda Swenson FARGODOME Susan Thompson Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau Fargo’s Finest Auto Body Shop FEDEX Lynn Dulum Ferguson Waterworks Karen Olson FGOH2O, Inc Fidlar Technologies Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP Jeanne Curry First International Bank & Trust, N. A. Barb Bougie Michelle Herrly Kristi Krebs

FirstLink Flint Communications, Inc. Dawn Koranda Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Sheri Perala FM Dorothy Day House of Hospitality Sonja Ellner F-M Forklift Sales & Service, Inc. Forum Communications Printing Laura Feldner The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Melissa Berget Diane Lee Sandra Olsen Foss Architecture & Interiors Laurie Ries Fraser, Ltd. Patrick Gallagher Frontier Trust Andie Hensler G & O Insulation Co. Gabriel Metal Casting Games Galore Party Rental Gap Gate City Bank Dovett Richard Janess Sveet Gateway Chevrolet Cadillac Hyundai Tessa Larson General Electric General Equipment & Supplies Laurie Hernandez George Wyum Real Estate Giddings & Associates, Ltd. Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons Glyndon Farms Co. Goldmark Property Management Marisa Thomas Gompf Displays Gordman’s GPK Products, Inc. Grant’s Mechanical Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC Libby Larson Gremada Industries Grinnell Mutual GRS/Greenberg Roofing Co. Kelly Macziewski Guardian, Fiduciary & Advocacy Services Hallett Financial Group Hannaher’s, Inc. Jake Overby Harland Financial Solutions 25

Harmon Glass Doctor Haugen Masonry Contractors Healthsource of Fargo-Moorhead Hearing Solutions, Inc. Heartland Trust Company Hektner Lybeck Erickson Insurance Herberger’s Suzann Sampson Susan Ward Hershey Hertz Rent-A-Car 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 Stacia Croucher Jon Iverson Terri Manske Teresa Pratschner Natasha Schmidt Michael Readel Brenda Richman Derek Sway Hospice of the Red River Valley Deb Gemar Beth Haseltine Houston Engineering Sara Hatlen IBM Corporation Image Group Architecture & Interiors Anne Hruby INDIGO Signworks, Inc. Industrial Builders, Inc. Stacy Larson InterceptEFT Ember Verkuehlen ITW JCPenney Co., Inc. Trudy Wimer Jeff’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Jensen’s Decorating, Inc. Job Service of North Dakota John Deere Electronic Solutions Rachel Chesley Shelly Peterson

John J. Pollard, DDS, PC Johnsen Trailer Sales, Inc. Johnson Law Office PC Johnstone Supply Doug Johnson K & T Irrigation, Inc. Kadrmas Lee and Jackson, Inc. Kris Bakkegard Diana Barta Kellogg Company Kindred Hospital Darlene Pich Kinetic Leasing, Inc. Knight Printing Bonnie Novak Korsmo Funeral Service 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 Lavelle Company Dave Nathe Lexstar Realty Lisa Rudnick Lillestol Research LLC Amy Kobrinsky Livin Nutrition, Inc. Lunde Lincoln Mazda GEM/KIA of Fargo Noreen Hegney Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Annette Hinrichs Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota JoAnn Matthews M.I.G. Holdings, Inc./Martin Investment Macy’s Amanda Voss Magellan Pipeline Company Magnum Logistics Companies 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 Meinecke-Johnson Company Merck Pharmaceuticals Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd. Michael L. Keim, DDS Microsoft Judy Foss Mid-America Aviation Randall Herman Mid America Steel, Inc. John Simonson Midcontinent Communications Stephanie Melgaard Mary Zoss Middaugh & Associates, Inc. Milliken Millwork, Inc. Brian Lipetzky Mills Fleet Farm Minnesota State University Moorhead Deb Lewis Minnkota Recycling Monsanto Company Christine Moore Moore Engineering Joni Smith Moorhead Area Public Schools Lynne Kovash Nash Finch Company Diane Svaleson Nationwide Insurance Natural Environments Landscaping, Inc. NDSCS-Fargo at the Skills & Technology Training Center New Life Center Dan Danielson New York Life Insurance Company Nilles Law Firm Nitschke Chiropractic Center Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Ann Shipley Nodak Stores North Dakota State University Char Goodyear Northern Crops Institute Northern Improvement Sarah Torpen Northern Plains Steel Company Megan Sieben Northern States Supply, Inc. Northern Technologies, Inc. Northwest Tire

O’Day Management, Inc. John Friend OfficeMax, Inc. Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. Chris McShane OK Tire Stores Don Meronuck Olaf Anderson Construction, Inc. Oneok Foundation Oppegard, Wolf & Quinton Erica Usselman Otter Tail Corporation Mary Roppe Otto’s Welding Shop Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Pan-O-Gold Baking Co. Park Co. Realtors Valerie Fiske Payroll Professionals Pediatric Therapy Partners Pedigree Technologies Mary Hansen Pepsi Beverages Company Shelly Johnson Peterson Mechanical, Inc. Pioneer Life Mutual Insurance Company Prairie Public Broadcasting Preference Personnel, Inc. The Prescription Shop Principal Financial Group Sheri Peterson Project HERO Promersberger Company Jan Promersberger R & G Shoes John Green Radisson Hotel Sara Hauschulz Ramada Plaza & Suites Laura Paulson Solum Ramsey National Bank & Trust Co. Nate Medhus 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

Reliance Transportation Richard Callender, D.D.S. Rigels, Inc. Roadway Services, Inc. Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. Karen Metheny McKenzie Taylor Robert V. Toutges, DDS PA Rodenburg Law Office Rooter’s Bar Rural Minnesota CEP Cynthia Blonigan Salvation Army Sammons Financial Group Lori Fritel Suzette Klose Sam’s Club Sandy’s Tax Service Sanford Health Jennifer Gjestvang Carly Willson Scheels Tera Fuglseth Caryn Olson Brenna Pratt Luke Torgerson Jeff Tornow Serkland Law Firm Robert Moats ShareHouse, Inc. Sarah Holcomb Roberta Pytlik Shultz & Associates SimplexGrinnell South Central Adult Services Council Inc. Southpointe Pharmacy SouthEastern ND Community Action Agency Katie Morish Spectrum Aeromed Tammy Enright Jodi Haekenkamp Spectrum Marketing Spherion Staffing Sports City Starion Financial Nik Pickett State Bank of Hawley Emily Hagen State Farm Insurance State of North Dakota Brenda Cornell Robert Hendrickson Stein’s, Inc.

Beverly Tritchler Straus Clothing Stuart C. Irby Co. Summit Group Software Melissa Aus Betsy Stadick Sundog Laurie Carvell Teena Knuth Sungold Foods, Inc. Brenda Ihry Supervalu, Inc. Kris Troland Sally Roerick Swanson Health Products Shannon Eidenschink Pam O’Neill Sweeney Cleaners Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Maureen Flynn T & W Agri Services Target Tecton Products LLC Darla Helgeson Mary Kurtenbach Bruce Tester Ted’s Northport Tesoro Terry Moe, DDS Thermal Energy Products Inc. Thomas L. Elliott CPA Titan Machinery Inc. Jason Anderson Belinda Forknell Mark Kalvoda Jim Lilleberg Jill Staffne TMI Hospitality, Inc. Sharon Connell-Rick Melissa Hughes TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics Touch Love Center Town & Country Credit Union Trail King Industries, Inc. Ryan Erkenbrack Trane Company Trinity Lutheran Church Sue Ellingson Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC TRS Industries Joy Cossette Turman & Lang Ltd. U.S. Bank Whitney Arnold

Michelle Bashir Kelsey Brovick Cathy Faltersack Diana Hanson Nikki Janisch Sara Johnson Brent Kelley Britney Mikesh Cori Miller Paloma Davila Ramos Noel Snyder Julie Steiner Mark Ternes UESCO/United Group of Companies Ali Pylka Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Jena Beug 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 Vocation Training Center, Inc. Vogel Law Firm Amy Bush Shelly Gompf Heather Leith Volt Technical Resources Kriss Burns Emily Lauinger Walgreens LTD Wallwork Truck Center Patty Olson Holly Mitchell Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wanzek Construction, Inc. Sherri Thoemke Warner and Company Insurance Tim Sandy

WDAY, Inc. Tracy Konickson Wells Fargo Matthew Ackerland Lisa Jackson Ryan Roshau Welu Dental Laboratory West Acres Development, LLP Russell Papachek West Fargo Public Schools Heather Konschak West Orthodontics Western Products, Inc. Mary Jameson Western State Bank Angie Scoville Widmer Roel PC Lana Rensvold William’s Company Wimmer’s Diamonds Bob Lunneborg Wright Funeral Home Xcel Energy Terry Thorstensen YHR Partners YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Barb Elstrom Youthworks Jessica Fleck YWCA Cass Clay Sarah Slagg Zerr Berg Architects, Inc. Ashley Demers

Sanford Health Carly Willson

Scheels Caryn Olson

2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

As a supporter of United Way of Cass-Clay, I was excited when I was asked to be a part of the 2012 Campaign. I see how United Way can inspire all of us to LIVE UNITED and bring our talent and energy together to make an impact bigger than what any one of us could make alone. United Way can see the needs of our community and bring together a network that will take on even the biggest challenges. When you give to United Way, you create every day miracles that help thousands of people that live right here in our community. I do believe in miracles, and especially the everyday miracles created by the work of United Way of Cass-Clay!

Dave Christian 1980 US Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team United Way of Cass-Clay Donor

JUNE 8 SHARE A STORY FAMILY LITERACY EVENT JUNE 21 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GOLF SCRAMBLE JUNE 27 HORNBACHER’S GOBBLE IT UP FOR UNITED WAY JULY 11 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE KICK-OFF JULY 29-AUGUST 13 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AUGUST 10 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE DISTRIBUTION #1 AUGUST 13 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE DISTRIBUTION #2 SEPTEMBER 10 2013 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF OCTOBER 10 DAY OF CARING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OCTOBER 29 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 15 LIVE UNITED T-SHIRT DAY FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.UNITEDWAYCASSCLAY.ORG

In 2012...

$5,121,724 105,058 13,000+ 8,755 4,599

UNITED WAY OF CASS-CLAY FAST FACTS Was raised, a 2.2% increase over the total dollars raised in 2011 Books were sent to the homes of local children ages birth to five through the Imagination Library program Individual donors invested their dollars in United Way of Cass-Clay Local children received a book in the mail every month through the Imagination Library program Local K-12 students were equipped with backpacks and supplies through the School Supply Drive

3,000+

Volunteers gave their time to United Way of Cass-Clay

2,000+

Students from 51 North Dakota schools were mobilized during the first ever statewide student Day of Caring

1,365

Volunteers were mobilized to assist seniors in their homes on Day of Caring

600+

Corporate Partners, businesses and organizations invested in United Way of Cass-Clay and/or ran employee campaigns

500

Volunteers helped pack backpacks and organize and distribute supplies during the School Supply Drive

410

Senior citizens welcomed volunteers into their homes during Day of Caring

85 75 43 35 21

Years of United Way of Cass-Clay was celebrated; the organization began helping local people in 1927

Local non-profit Community Partners collaborated with United Way of Cass-Clay to impact thousands of local people

Board of Trustees volunteers provided the strategic leadership for United Way of Cass-Clay

14 11

Local programs providing services in the area of Basic Needs, Prevention & Development and Education were funded

Volunteers served on the Campaign Cabinet to lead and execute the annual campaign Years of mobilizing volunteers through the annual Day of Caring event was celebrated

Years of equipping students with backpacks and supplies through the School Supply Drive was celebrated Staff members carried out the mission of United Way of Cass-Clay

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

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