UNITED WAY 2017 CAMPAIGN RECOGNITION LUNCHEON REGISTRATION Please begin eating once you are seated WELCOME Sue Wilcox - United Way of Portage County Executive Director 2017 CAMPAIGN CHAIR REMARKS & COMPANY AWARDS The Blenker Family (Peter Blenker and Pam Jewell; Jason and Jenny Blenker, with Jesse and June; Justin and Melissa Blenker, with Colin and Charlotte; and Kris and Angel Blenker) VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Marg Coker-Nelson and Tina Peters, Stevens Society Co-Chairs PASSING OF CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TORCH The Blenker Family to the team of Vikki Nason, Kathy Davies, Amber Houck, Shannon Semmerling, and Anna Weisbrod 11:45-12 12:05 12:55 1:00 JANUARY 23, 2018 HOLIDAY INN & CONVENTION CENTER BOOKSHELF GIVEAWAY One third-grade classroom in Portage County will win a Blenker Companies- designed bookshelf, stocked with books at today’s luncheon. All qualifying classrooms in Portatge County are entered to win. Peter Blenker, who built the bookshelf, will draw the winner. CLOSING / LUNCHEON DOOR PRIZE An 8mm Tahitian Pearl set in a 14-karat white gold pendant and 10-karat white gold box chain (estimated value - $2,500). Pendant & chain donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers, designed and created by Thomas Dailing Designs - Wisconsin’s most awarded jewelry designer. Door prize winner to be drawn at the close of the luncheon. The Blenker Family with the bookshelf that will be given away to a local third-grade classroom.
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UNITED WAY 2017 CAMPAIGNRECOGNITION LUNCHEON
REGISTRATIONPlease begin eating once you are seated
WELCOMESue Wilcox - United Way of Portage County Executive Director
2017 CAMPAIGN CHAIR REMARKS &COMPANY AWARDSThe Blenker Family (Peter Blenker and Pam Jewell; Jason and Jenny Blenker, with Jesse and June; Justin and Melissa Blenker, with Colin and Charlotte; and Kris and Angel Blenker)
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONMarg Coker-Nelson and Tina Peters, Stevens Society Co-Chairs
PASSING OF CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TORCHThe Blenker Family to the team of Vikki Nason, Kathy Davies, Amber Houck, Shannon Semmerling, and Anna Weisbrod
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JANUARY 23, 2018 HOLIDAY INN &
CONVENTION CENTER
BOOKSHELF GIVEAWAYOne third-grade classroom in Portage County will win a Blenker Companies-designed bookshelf, stocked with books at today’s luncheon. All qualifying classrooms in Portatge County are entered to win. Peter Blenker, who built the bookshelf, will draw the winner.
CLOSING / LUNCHEON DOOR PRIZEAn 8mm Tahitian Pearl set in a 14-karat white gold pendant and 10-karat white gold box chain (estimated value - $2,500). Pendant & chain donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers, designed and created by Thomas Dailing Designs - Wisconsin’s most awarded jewelry designer. Door prize winner to be drawn at the close of the
luncheon.
The Blenker Family with the bookshelf that will be given away to a local third-grade classroom.
Corporate Campaign AwardsPlatinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are given to businesses in each division based on corporate contributions.
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AgriculturePlover River Farms Alliance
Roberts Irrigation Company, Inc.
Fletcher Farms, Inc..
Allen Supply Company, Inc.
FinancialBMO Harris Bank
Simplicity Credit Union - Stevens Point
Old National Bancorp
Investors Community Bank
Major Employers 1Sentry Insurance
Donaldson Company, Inc.
Associated Bank
AIG Travel
Major Employers 2Delta Dental of Wisconsin
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Neenah Paper - Whiting Mill
Manufacturing and ProcessingWorth Company
Gamber-Johnson LLC
Marten Machining, Inc.
Biery Cheese Company
Retail/WholesaleLen Dudas Motors
Midwest Hardware Association
H&S Protection Systems, Inc.
Mark Toyota of Plover
ServicesBlenker Companies, Inc.
Wisconsin Public Service
The Boldt Company - WRV
Spectra Print Corporation
HealthMarshfield Clinic - Stevens Point Center
Ki Mobility
Cooper Dental
Hom Family Dentistry
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Thank you to NRG Media for creating a heart-warming campaign video featuring an extraordinary family touched by United Way.
GOLD STAR Employee Campaign AwardsRecognizing above average giving, regardless of number of employees, for companies with a minimum of 25% participation AND an average weekly gift over $1 for all employee donors
Aging & Disability Resource CenterAmeriprise FinancialAnderson O’Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & GollaAssociated BankBannach ElementaryBen Franklin Junior High SchoolBerkshire Hathaway Travel ProtectionBig Brothers Big Sisters of Portage CountyBlenker Companies, Inc.Bliss Educational Service CenterBoys & Girls Club of Portage CountyBull’s Eye Credit UnionBushmans’ Inc.CAP Services, Inc.Central Waters Brewing CompanyCherek, Pucci & Quick, S.C.Children’s Hospital of WisconsinCliftonLarsonAllen LLPCommunity First BankCooper DentalDelta Dental Of WisconsinDigiCOPYDonaldson Company Inc.Ellis Construction Company, Inc.Felker BrothersGamber-Johnson LLCGeneral Beer-Northeast, Inc.Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great LakesGreat Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.H&S Protection Systems, Inc.IBMInfinity Foods, Inc.Investors Community Bank
Jefferson ElementaryJHL Digital DirectKi MobilityKlismith Accounting & Tax Group SCLen Dudas MotorsLiberty MutualMadison ElementaryMark Toyota of PloverMcDill ElementaryMcKinley ElementaryMeals On WheelsMid-State Technical CollegeMidwest Hardware AssociationNational Wellness InstituteNeenah Paper - Whiting MillNotable ImpressionsOld National BancorpOpportunity Development CenterPacelli Catholic Middle SchoolPineries BankPlover-Whiting ElementaryPoint of BeginningPointe Precision, Inc.Portage County AnnexPortage County Business CouncilPortage County Housing AuthorityRecycled Office EnvironmentsRegnier Consulting GroupRiver Cities Bank
Roosevelt ElementarySalvation Army - Hope CenterScaffidi Motors Inc.Sentry InsuranceService Cold StorageSimplicity Credit Union - Stevens PointSt. Bronislava SchoolSt. Stephen SchoolSteel King IndustriesStevens Point Area Senior HighStevens Point Child Safety CenterStevens Point City HallStevens Point Parks & RecreationThe Boldt Company - WRVTomorrow River School DistrictUnited Way of Portage CountyUPSUS BankVerso Corporation - Stevens Point MillVillage of PloverWashington ElementaryWelling Kitchen & BathWIAAWisconsin Public ServiceWorth CompanyWysocki Family of CompaniesYounkers - Store #138
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Sentry’s Color Run in August helped kick off their $1,150,000 campaign for United Way of Portage County.
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Ascension Health CareAssociated BankBerkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
Donaldson Company, Inc.Skyward, Inc.WORZALLA
Campaign Leaders Awards
$250,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $250,000 or more)
$1,000,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $1,000,000 or more)
Spectra Print CorporationStevens Point Area Public SchoolsUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointVerso Corporation - Stevens Point MillWorth CompanyWysocki Family of Companies
$25,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts Between $25,000-$49,999)
AIG TravelAnderson O’Brien Bertz, Skrenes & GollaCNEllis Construction Company, Inc.Inclusa, Inc. - Stevens PointInfinity Foods, Inc.JHL Digital DirectKi Mobility
Len Dudas MotorsMarshfield Clinic - Stevens Point CenterMonogram Appetizers LLCRegnier Consulting GroupThe Boldt Company - WRVUnited Way of Portage CountyUPS
$10,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts Between $10,000-$24,999)
$50,000+ Club (Corporate and Employee Gifts Between $50,000-$74,999)
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Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Public Schools:P.J. Jacobs Junior High School
Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Parochial Schools:Pacelli High School
Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Partner Agencies:Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes
Outstanding Campaign Awards
2017 Pacesetter OrganizationsA pacesetter organization assumes the responsibility to lead, motivate and encourage other company campaigns to improve overall campaign participation and giving.
Delta Dental of WisconsinOld National Bank
United Way of Portage County Endowment
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Donaldson Company, Inc.Skyward, Inc.WORZALLA
$250,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $250,000 or more)
$1,000,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $1,000,000 or more)
Spectra Print CorporationStevens Point Area Public SchoolsUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointVerso Corporation - Stevens Point MillWorth CompanyWysocki Family of Companies
$25,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts Between $25,000-$49,999)
Len Dudas MotorsMarshfield Clinic - Stevens Point CenterMonogram Appetizers LLCRegnier Consulting GroupThe Boldt Company - WRVUnited Way of Portage CountyUPS
$50,000+ Club (Corporate and Employee Gifts Between $50,000-$74,999)
Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Public Schools:P.J. Jacobs Junior High School
Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Parochial Schools:Pacelli High School
Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Partner Agencies:Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes
Outstanding Campaign Awards
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Jim AndersonRyan & Erin Andrews & FamilyLorraine AveryBob & Mary BerardBlenker FamilyDen Brown
Marg Coker-NelsonCooper FamilyBernie HlavacHofmeister/Okray FamilyDori & John JuryJoe Kinsella
Jeff MartinJim MartinChuck NasonRay NassJerry O’BrienDon & Tina PetersDennis & Sharon
PetersonJeanne & Steve RegnierBob TaylorPat WesenbergMary WilliamsDavid Worth
Dave MorganMae NachmanJeff OttosenMary PatokaLaura Pfeil
Cindy PiotrowskiBob QuamJessica RochaChris SadlerNicole Tank
Jim VangDaryl Woods
Campaign Sweepstakes Prize Donors
Coupon Book Sponsors
Old National BankScaffidi Motors
Simplicity Credit UnionSkyward, Inc.
Spectra PrintJHL Digital Directand all particiating 2017 coupon book vendors
Special Thanks (For going above & beyond in support of the 2017 Campaign)
Associated BankDave BakkenTodd BorskiCAP Services, Inc.Community Industries CorporationContemporary Photography (John Hartman)Cooper FamilyGirl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes Holiday Inn & Convention CenterKurt LuchsSteve MartinP.J. Jacobs Junior High School
Barb PortzenMolly SankeDon ScaffidiSentry Insurance & SentryWorldNathaniel SpringerKathy StaackNicole Tank of Children’s Hospital of WisconsinWORZALLAHeather WynneCasey ZempelKelsey Zubke
The Blenkers help reveal a campaign total of $3,048,991 at the Victory Celebration in December.
The 2018 Drive Chairs include Anna Weisbrod, Kathy Davies, Shannon Semmerling, Amber Houck, and Vikki Nason.6
Stevens Society 1,044 Stevens Society Leadership GiversThis group represents individuals and couples who contribute a combined gift of $500 or more through employee contributions, direct mail solicitation or other individual giving.
Donations for the 2017 campaign totaled $1,186,183.14 or 38.9% of the overall campaign
100% Club (Companies with 5 or more employees reporting 100% participation)
Ameriprise FinancialBoys & Girls Club of Portage CountyGeneral Beer-Northeast, Inc.H&S Protection Systems, Inc.Mid-State Technical CollegeNational Wellness InstituteOld National BancorpPineries Bank
Portage County Business CouncilRecycled Office EnvironmentsRegnier Consulting GroupRoosevelt ElementaryThe Boldt Company - WRVUnited Way of Portage County
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
Education Services AwardFor outstanding effort from Portage County’s secondary and post-secondary education institutions
P.J. Jacobs Junior High
Best New Campaign AwardAwarded to the highest performing company with a new campaign
Service Cold Storage
Special Service AwardFor commitment, leadership and innovation through an internal campaign or on behalf of the community campaign
2017 Community Spirit AwardEach year this traveling trophy will find a temporary home at an organization that demonstrates outstanding corporate and employee support of United Way, exemplifies great community spirit, and defines what it means to LIVE UNITED
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Patrick Schultz - Sentry InsuranceJessica Anunson and Crystal Rowland - Blenker Companies, Inc.Dave Morgan - Stevens Point Area YMCA
Special Recognition Award
Campaign Coordinator Team of the Year Andrea Moore, Vanessa Garcia-Preciado, Adam Thompson, and Sheila Hetzel
Team Donaldson Company, Inc.
Speakers Bureau AwardDawn Cherek - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin
Tina Peters Dedicated Service AwardThis award is presented to an individual that has shown exemplary passion and compassion to the residents of Portage County through United Way.Joe Kinsella - Pointe Precision
Fritzie Marquard Volunteer of the Year Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dori Jury - Retired Teacher / Community Volunteer
100% Club (Companies with 5 or more employees reporting 100% participation)
Portage County Business CouncilRecycled Office EnvironmentsRegnier Consulting GroupRoosevelt ElementaryThe Boldt Company - WRVUnited Way of Portage County
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
Education Services AwardFor outstanding effort from Portage County’s secondary and post-secondary education institutions
P.J. Jacobs Junior High
Best New Campaign AwardAwarded to the highest performing company with a new campaign
Service Cold Storage
Million Dollar Circle AwardPresented to companies that raise $1 million or more in a single campaign.
Sentry Insurance
Corporate Volunteer Engagement AwardAwarded to the organization that demonstrates the greatest progress in providing and promoting volunteer engagement opportunities for its employees.
Sentry Insurance
Special Service AwardFor commitment, leadership and innovation through an internal campaign or on behalf of the community campaign
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals whose pioneering spirit and demonstrated support of United Way have made lasting change in community conditions here in Portage County. The award provides special recognition to those individuals who have provided outstanding service throughout their careers.Jim Anderson - Ellis Construction Company, Inc.
PROGRAM PRINT SPONSOR
United Way Staff Sue Wilcox, Executive Director Lisa Falduto, Born Learning Engagement SpecialistShelly Hanson, Director of FinanceFred Hebblewhite, Director of Resource DevelopmentAnn Leahy, Office AssociateAngie Kellogg, LIFE Report Project ManagerMae Nachman, Director of Community ImpactCecily Mileski, Volunteer Engagement AssociateLaura Pfeil, Resource Development AdministratorScott Steuck, Director of Marketing & Communications
Media PartnersAmherst Family FoodsChase BankCommunity First Bank, RosholtDigiCOPYDolce Digital PrintingJHL Digital Direct
Muzzy BroadcastingNews/Talk 550AM/99.9FMNotable ImpressionsNRG MediaOur Community SpiritPineries Bank
Portage County GazetteRosholt RecordSimplicity Credit UnionSpectra PrintStevens Point City-TimesStevens Point Journal
The Worth CompanyWORZALLAWAOW-TV Channel 9WSAW-TV Channel 7
TRUSTEE$200,000+
Delta Dental of WisconsinSentry Insurance
CHAMPION$100,000-$199,999
None in 2017
HERO$50,000-$99,999
None in 2017
DELEGATE$25,000-$49,999
BMO Harris BankDonaldson Company Inc.Scaffidi MotorsWORZALLA
COLLABORATOR$10,000-$24,999
AIG TravelAnderson O’Brien Bertz, Skrenes & Golla
Associated BankBerkshire Hathaway Travel ProtectionBlenker Companies, Inc.CNEllis Construction Company, Inc.Marshfield Clinic Stevens Point CenterNeenah Paper - Whiting MillPointe Precision, Inc.Skyward, Inc.Spectra Print CorporationWorth Company
STEWARD$7,500-$9,999
None in 2017
ADVOCATE$5,000-$7,499
Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.Ki MobilityLen Dudas MotorsMonogram Appetizers LLCService Cold Storage
Simplicity Credit Union - Stevens PointThe Boldt Company - WRVWisconsin Public ServiceWysocki Family of Companies
BENEFACTOR$1,000-$4,999
Ameriprise FinancialBiery Cheese CompanyCommunity Insurance & AssociatesCooper DentalDental Health Center, S.C.Edward Jones InvestmentsFamily Dental CenterGamber-Johnson LLCH&S Protection Systems, Inc.Hom Family DentistryInternational Bank of Amherst
Investors Community BankJim Laabs MusicKawleski Trucking CompanyLands’ EndMark Toyota of PloverMarten Machining, Inc.Midwest Hardware AssociationNational Exchange Bank & TrustOld National Bancorp - Stevens Point BranchPlover Family Dental CarePlover River Farms AllianceRegnier Consulting GroupRettler & AssociatesStevens Point JournalTeam Schierl CompaniesThomas W. Stout, CPA, S.C.US BankVerso Corporation - Stevens Point Mill
Corporate Cornerstone Partners
2017 Board of Directors President: Jon GadboisRay AckerlundKim AngellDan AultDoug BallwegMary BerardSara BrishRenee Carlson
These Corporate Cornerstone Partners provided monetary and in-kind support to United Way of Portage County in 2017. Their corporate support is critical in helping our community’s most vulnerable populations and in building a stronger community
