United Way of Skagit 2012 Annual Report

United Way of Skagit County 2012 Annual Report

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

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From the President

Our mission is to focus the COMMUNITY’S investment to create sustainable, positive change in people’s lives. United Way can have the greatest impact on our communities by being much more strategic and deliberate in how we work. If we are going to advance the common good, we have to focus our energies on those areas that will lead to significant, lasting change.

Ken Dahlstedt Skagit County Commissioner

I am particularly proud of our efforts in the strong collaborations already underway, such as in the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, the Children’s Council,

and 1095 Skagit, defining ways to fully nourish all our children so they will grow and thrive. We will continue to invite members of our community to help us identify areas where we can provide critical support.

This work doesn’t change who we are. My hope is that our planning will help better define the value of United Way in Skagit County, so that we can inform the community on the best way we can help serve all the people in our community.

From the Executive Director

Debra Lancaster United Way of Skagit County

United Way does the critical but largely invisible work required to reach community goals. We recruit people to the cause; get commitments for action, and pull together the expertise and resources that get it down. In spite of a challenging economy, Skagit County residents and businesses continue to support their community through United Way. In 2012, our Campaign Goal was 10% MORE! We asked people if they couldn’t give just 10% more this year to help others; if they have never given, could they give $10.

volunteered during Days of Caring to help our partner agencies in very specific and necessary ways.

People help through United Way because they realize that we are the unifying thread, working with many agencies, businesses, and government to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. We look forward to our 50th year of serving Skagit County.

We raised over a Million Dollars – from thousands of individuals and over 60 businesses. At the same time, thousands of hours were

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United Way of Skagit County | 2012 Annual Report

2012 Board of Directors Bill Aslett Terry Belcoe Dan Berentson Ken Bergsma Chris Borgen Peter Browning Ann Caldwell Dan Cameron Linda Chambers Ken Dahlstedt Julie Di Meo Marie Erbstoeszer Cory Ertel Jackie Frazier

Steve Henery Nan Hough Mike Hunskor Lisa Janicki Jerry Jenkins Sue Krienen Maureen Lama Jennifer Larson Barb Lowery Andrea Martin Darlene Mindrum Greg Peck Kristia Poppe Kari Ranten

Greg Reed Kyle Reep Will Reichardt Tom Rizzo Geneva Sasnett Kevin Tate Carla Tucker Mark Venn George Welch

2012 Officers President Ken Dahlstedt Vice President/Secretary Maureen Lama Immediate Past President/ Strategic Planning Chair Terry Belcoe Treasurer/Finance Chair Kyle Reep Program Chair Marie Erbstoezer Fundraising Chair Ken Bergsma Personnel Chair Mike Hunskor

2012 Ted Reep Award Winner

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MISSION: United Way of Skagit County focuses community investment

Given to recognize Distinguished Service, The Ted Reep Award is named for one of our founders and is the highest tribute given by United Way. Marie Erbstoeszer, the 2011 award recipient, presented the 2012 award posthumously to Jim Keane, past owner of KAPS/KBRC radio.

Mr. Keane served on the United Way board for over 30 years. His support included thousands of donated radio ads through the years encouraging contributions to United Way, a generosity continued by the current owners, John & Julie DiMeo.

to create sustainable, positive change in people’s lives.

VALUES: Community,

Jim Keane’s son, Ryan Keane, accepted the award on behalf of Jim’s family.

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Investment, Partnership, Integrity

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Where Your Contribution Goes Agency

Base Allocation

American Red Cross - Islands American Red Cross – Mt. Baker Anacortes Family Center Boy Scouts of America- Mt. Baker Council Boys & Girls Club - Skagit County Bread of Life Food Bank Brigid Collins - Skagit Valley Family Support Burlington Library Foundation Camp Fire USA: Samish Council Catholic Community Services, WW-NW Chinook Enterprises Community Action of Skagit County - Food Distribution Center - Ideas for Living Program Concrete Food Bank Girl Scouts of Western Washington Designations to Non-Partner Agencies Medical Information Network Mount Vernon Community Wellness North Cascades Health Council Northwest Youth Services Reverie Outreach-Chrisitan Ministries Network Sea Mar Community Health Center Skagit Adult Day Services Skagit Council on Aging-Meals on Wheels Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Skagit Habitat for Humanity Skagit Preschool & Resource Center (SPARC) Skagit Valley Family YMCA The Landing United Way United Way - One Community One Voice United Way - Secretary of State Training for Non-Profits United Way Vista Visiting Nurse Volunteers of America Western Washington - Dispute Resolution Center - Northsound 2-1-1 - Retired Senior Volunteer Program Youthnet

Designations

$7,090.00 $27,180.72 $8,450.00 $13,972.00

$910.00 $2,819.28 $1050.00 $1,028.00

$9,580.00 9,400.00

$420.00 $600.00

$13,980.00 $13,030.00 $18,292.72 $59,040.00 $37,500.00 $11,000.00 $8,780.00 $12,580.00

$1,020.00 $6,970.00 $1,707.28 $3,460.00

$220.00 $420.00 $34,562.75

$6500.00 $1,732.00 $2,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 $27,500.00

$1,000

$1,500.00 $7,000.00 $6,832.00 $13,802.72 $3,410.00 $12,120.00 $9,744.00 $29,758.72 $27,480.00 $9,180.00 $24,820.00 $36,650.00 $8,530.00

$168.00 $197.28 $590.00 $880.00 $256.00 $8,241.28 $2,520.00 $820.00 $1,180.00 $1,850.00 $2,470.00

$4,500.00 $3,159.00 $2,500.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $9,109.00

$6,000.00

$1,400.00 $1,011.69 $6,141.46 $2,180.00

$320.00 $2,000.00

$6,000.00 $12,000.00 $9,000.00 $20,520.00

$1,480.00

Total Program Support to Skagit County

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Grants

United Way of Skagit County | 2012 Annual Report

Total $8,000.00 $30,000.00 $9,500.00 $15,000.00 $6,500.00 $11,732.00 $12,000.00 $2,500.00 $15,000.00 $21,500.00 $20,000.00 $90,000.00 $37,500.00 $11,000.00 $10,000.00 $13,000.00 $34,562.75 $1,500.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $18,500.00 $7,159.00 $15,500.00 $15,000.00 $48,000.00 $39,109.00 $10,000.00 $26,000.00 $44,500.00 $11,000.00 $117,819.52 $1,400.00 $1,011.69 $6,141.46 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 $12,000.00 $9,000.00 $22,000.00

$777,935.42

Days of Caring A long tradition with United Way has been matching teams of volunteers – often from donor businesses and agencies – to nonprofits needing helping hands with painting, landscaping, and other one-time hands-on help. In 2012, Days of Caring was expanded from a three-day effort to a three-month effort. There were numerous projects completed with over 2,300 hours of volunteer support.

Burlington City Library, Early Literacy Play Space

Proof that kids learn through play, that parents are a child’s first teacher, and that reading everyday prepares kids for school.

Youth United Students

Community Action employees help at Camp Kirby. Demonstrating the power of friendship and partnership, Community Action employees volunteer at Camp Kirby, cleaning up cabins for youth summer camp.

Sedro Woolley High School students share what they have learned by volunteering in their community.

VISTA Rob Werner introduces them.

Days of Caring Teams and Projects: • Anacortes Sunrisers Kiwanis – Camp Kirby and Skagit Adult Daycare • Community Action of Skagit County – Camp Kirby • Sedro-Woolley Rotary – Skagit County Food Distribution Center • Sedro-Woolley Schools – Skagit County Food Distribution Center • Skagit State Bank – Camp Kirby • Team Sessler – Bread of Life Food Bank • Tesoro Refinery – Camp Kirby • US Bank – Habitat for Humanity • Williams Pipeline – Camp Kirby • Over 400 individual volunteers – Project Homeless Connect

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Top 20 Work Place Campaigns The workplace campaign is the backbone of United Way’s annual fund drive. More than 60 businesses/agencies invite a Loaned Executive or Campaign Associate to speak to employees and volunteers; these businesses agree to deduct employees contributions from regular paychecks. Some of the businesses match their employee’s gifts and/or make a

Corporate Contribution. Payroll deduction is a tremendous way to support the community….and it adds up. The Top 20 Workplace Campaigns include businesses and individuals listed below and on the next page. Together they represent almost 70% of the 2012 campaign – and we are grateful to them all.

Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. Shell Puget Sound Refinery & Foundation The Boeing Company & Employees Community Fund PACCAR Inc. Employees & Foundation Sedro-Woolley School District Mount Vernon School District Skagit State Bank Skagit Regional Health Puget Sound Energy Employees & Foundation Costco Wholesale Skagit County Government United General Hospital Sea Mar Community Health Centers U.S. Bancorp Employees & Foundation Washington Federal Northwest Clean Air Agency Burlington-Edison School District Community Action of Skagit County United Parcel Service Northwest Educational Serv. Dist. #189

Corporate Donation

Employee Donations

Total Donation

$90,204.66 $83,435.00 $41,000.00 $15,000.00

$95,535.61 $61,985.00 $39,413.90 $32,466.00 $32,561.08 $28,269.32 $16,891.00 $25,870.00 $3,601.44 $14,685.00 $17,595.60 $17,591.67 $13,500.00 $6,288.95 $4,237.00 $9,144.00 $7,365.00 $6,848.00 $6,326.00 $5,815.00

$185,740.27 $145,420.00 $80,413.90 $47,466.00 $32,561.08 $28,269.32 $26,391.00 $25,870.00 $23,601.44 $22,027.00 $17,595.60 $17,591.67 $13,500.00 $12,229.95 $9,237.15 $9,144.00 $7,365.00 $6,848.00 $6,326.00 $5,815.00

$9,500.00 $20,000.00 $7,342.00

$5,941.00 $5,000.15

Total

In-Kind Donors

Businesses and Organizations Corporate Leadership Gifts

$30,000

$40,000 - $100,000 +

$ 1,000 - $ 9,999

$ 500 - $ 999

KAPS/KBRC

The Boeing Company Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound Shell Oil Company Foundation Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company

Community Action of Skagit County Costco Wholesale Janicki Industries, Inc. LTI, Inc National Frozen Foods Nationwide North Coast Credit Union Peoples Bank Puget Sound Energy Regence Blue Shield Skagit Farmers Supply Skagit State Bank Target United Parcel Service USBancorp Foundation Walmart Williams Companies Fund

Barrett Financial, LTD BNSF Foundation Cascade Dental jcpenney JH Kelly, LLC Macy’s Northwest Farm Credit Services PROforma Creative Printing Solutions Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing United Steel Workers Local 12-591

$ 1,000 – $ 5,000 Padgett & Padgett PLLC Skagit Publishing

$ 100 – $ 999 Archaic Smile Photography North Coast Credit Union Sign Pro Steve Crider

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$723,412.38

$ 10,000 - $ 39,999 PACCAR Foundation Puget Sound Energy Foundation Shell Puget Sound Refinery

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2012 Individual Leadership Gifts Alexis de Tocqueville $ 10,000 + Dr. Carl Berliner The Blackburn Family Dan and Chris Cameron Susan Krienen Anonymous (1)

Bald Eagle $ 7,500 - $ 9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Don Sorensen

Red-Tailed Hawk $ 5,000 - $ 7,499 Robert & Tracey Huntley Debra & Doug Lancaster Mark & Cecilia Spahr

Peregrine Falcon $ 2,500 - $ 4,999 Cheryl Bishop Ann Caldwell Lea & Gregg Davidson Mike & Lisa Janicki Mike & Mary Killien Richard Moldenhauer Burton Newbry Pepper Family Fund Thomas Rizzo S. Herbert Rubin Diane Rusher Rod & Cheryl Walsh George Welch Anonymous (3)

Trumpeter Swan $ 1,000 - $ 2,499 Christine Anderson Mark Antonson Mark &Tanya Asmundson Terry Belcoe Richard Bergstrand Kevin & Deana Bingham Patrice Blakeway John & Mary Jo Brentari Dr. Patti and Mr. Michael Brettell Peter & Laurel Browning Dr. Robert Coffey & Dr. Deborah North Patrick & Barbara Curry Melvin Damski Julie Elsbree Lucinda Flowers

Cheryl Forgey Loyd & Joan Frazier Jeff Gabert Glen Gallo Bruce & Sylvia Gillett Grace Gordon Robert Gruber Tracy Hall Cindy Hamming Jordan Helms Steve & Trish Henery Stephen Johnson Reinhart Koepp II Henk & Sue Kruithof Will & Jennifer Larson Douglas & Dena Lien Tammy & Kirk Loy Andrea & Terry Martin Guy Masters Anita & Charles McCarthy Kyle McNair William Mercer Irene Millay Richard Morrison Anne Marie Morse Harry & Judy Mullikin Fund Mark & Gayle Nilson Angela Pechal Brian & Kristia Poppe Spencer Pridgen Donald Prohaska William & Wendy Rabel Rick & Wendy Reavill Richard & Nancy Robblee Doug Robinson Dennis Rogalsky Ray & Jeanie Schemm Sigrid Schumacher Janet Simpson Dale & Lindy Smith Mark Stadler Philip Stephenson Kevin & Ann Tate Clark & Sally Todd Paul & Rene Vance Cindy Warren Stephen Williams Kirk & Paula Wilson Susan Wilson & Eric Hall Chet Yeo Chris & Helen Zimmerman Anonymous (18)

Blue Heron

$ 750 - $ 999 Berniece Aarstad Jim & Debbie Allen Colette Arvidson Jody Barnett Lynne & Joe Blanford Mark & Kathy Buford Paul & Mary Carter

Richard Clasen Ken & Flo Dahlstedt Alan & Yaneth Daniels Chris Dott Mark & Angel Dye John & Marie Erbstoeszer Patrick Goff Mark D. Hansen Bill & Amanda Henkel Therese Holm Jeff & Diana Holmes Jim Lippert Joe & Patty Luciano Ted & Cyndie McCammant Scott Nelson John New & Diana JordanNew Ricky Pina Kari & Steve Ranten Dr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenfeld Jason Schmidt Maryl Skjei Ron & Jan Wesen Jeffrey Zeiger Jonna L. Zieber Anonymous (7)

Snow Goose $ 500 - $ 749 Susan & Jon Aarstad Jennifer Allen Leanne & Charlie Anderson Barbara Askland Mark & Karen Backman Sig & Steve Barnett Kathryn & Richard Bennett Corina Berends Dan & Susan Berentson Ken and Laure Bergsma Bob Blakely Bruce Bollert Chris Borgen Alyssa Bowhay Kimberly Boyle Brian Bressler James & Carol Browder Philip Brown Douglas Bruland Carl & Carmen Bruner Victor Brzeg Robert & Pam Burkland Tom & Laura Byers Laura Cailloux & Andrew Ross Bob & Barbara Carney John H. Carr Chip & Linda Chambers Derek Chan Erin Charles & Lennart Bentsen Valerie Christensen Ken & Sue Christianson Dr. Pauline M. Cline Jerry Corona Mike & Dianne Crawford Sheri Croll Kevin & Julie Dawson

Ann Demarrais Susan Deyo Leanne Dillaway Sharon and Jim Dillon Paul Dixon Nancy Talbot Doty Mary Ann Douglas Tara Dowd & Steve Nelson James & Jessica Dowrey Kirk Dunn Mark & Sandra Eaton Cynthia Eichner David Entenmann Marc & Pam Estvold Lorraine Fairfield Mark Fischer Lance Fisher Tim & Linda Fitzgerald Jim Ford John & Gail Fotheringham Jaci Gallagher John Gallagher Chuck & Judy Garner Audrey & William Gravley Steve Greydanus Jack & Claudette Gubrud Bryan Harrison The Rt. Rev. Sanford & Mari Hampton Darrell & Betty Heisler Rod & Susan Hibma Randall Hill Tom and Sherrie Hilliard Kay Hoffman Tim & Pat Halloran John Sollie Holmes Rich & Betsy Humphrey Michael Hunskor Inzane Racing Andrew Jacobs Steven H. & Robyn Johnson David & Teresa Johnson Tina & Chris Johnston Paul Johnston Scott Johnston Diane Kaplan Melissa Keener Hoagy and Cheri Kerr Kesterson Family Gail & Glenn King Mark and Karen Kipling Steven Koeffler Joyce Krause James and Debra Kumpel Jere LaFollette Eric Landon Barbara Leander Daniel Lofstrom Greg Long Barb Lowery Gregory Lykke Michael Lytton Byron Manering Deborah Martin Dan & Patsy Martin Robert Martin Gary Mattson Jennifer McCoy John & Ruth McDermott Alan McIntyre Debbie & Mike McLeod

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Medcalf Family Jeff & Laurie Miller John & Chrissy Moore Jim & Evelyn Morse Judy Norton Sandi Paciotti Gary & Karen Parnell J.C. & Rebecca J. Pate Sharon Pawlowicz Michael Pea Greg Peck Roel & Lori Pedroza Joe & Mary Perron Keith & Christie Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Bill Poppe Brett Powers Tim Quiggle Nancy Raschko Greg & Lou Ann Reed Kyle & Kelly Reep Will & Diane Reichardt Stacy Rice T & M Rios Peter Rosario Denise Runyan Ryan Schmidt Kevin & Kaela Schwitter Jerry Sells & Linda Larson Anthony & Catherine Senff Mike Shea Eric Shen & Betty Carteret Christina Shields Kathy Shoop Rose Silsbee Patricia Smith-Walz Keith & Cyndi Sorestad Maryann Specht Denny & Joanne Steinman Robb & Carrie Stewart Samuel Summerhill Ron & Joni Swanson Marjorie Sytsma Tracy Tesarik Sir Troy Cecil & June Thomas Running Bear Chuck & Amie Tidrington Rhonda Tingley Lin & Carla Tucker Mark Van Pelt Bennett VanderGriend Jim VanderMey Mark & Sue Venn Dartagnon Wagoner Robert Waite Bob & Jennifer Walton Bob & Bonnie Warnecke Sharon Watson John & Allison White Kathi Williams Donald Wolf Rachel & Rob Woods Maria Wraspir David Wright Sara Young & Wade Melton Mike & Jeanne Youngquist Mary Zell Robert & Valeri Zwick Anonymous (36)

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Children at SPARC (Skagit Pre-school and Resource Center) are excited to get Kindergarten Readiness Calendars, sponsored by The Boeing Company and United Way.

Mr Dabb’s 6th grade class at Washington Elementary in Mount Vernon donated their allowances to the United Way campaign. They LIVE UNITED!

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