2012 Annual Report by CCOzarks

Community Outreach in Action 2012 Annual Report

Table of Contents To improve the quality of life in our region through collaborative outreach in the name of Jesus Christ, by doing together what can best be done together.

Leading the Way..................................................................................................................... 2-3 In the Community.................................................................................................................. 4-7 Coming Together To Take Action...................................................................................... 8 Power of Together..................................................................................................................... 9 Community Outreach Report.......................................................................................... 10 Donors & Grants............................................................................................................... 11-17 Meet the Team.......................................................................................................................... 18

2012 Financial Summary

Board of Directors CCO Board

Ken McClure, Board Chair Kevin Ausburn Kerry Bodenhausen Ken Chumbley Kim Erdel

Dan Friberg Neil Guion David Peck Francine Pratt Collin Quigley

Msg. Tom Reidy Tim Rosenbury Lynda Schibler Juleen Turnage Barbra Wallace

CCO Foundation Board Bill Foster, Board Chair Tom Clark

Bill Darr Don Martin

Ken Meyer Larry Freund, Executive Director

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks and its Board of Directors, let me thank you for your interest in and support of the Council and its many activities. The Council’s mission is to serve the most vulnerable in the Ozarks by showing the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.

Thomas Merton once said of the church, “We are already one; we just think we’re separate.” There are many doctrinal, societal and economic realities that can cause us to “think we’re separate.” Because of this “separate thinking,” the work of the Council of Churches of the Ozarks is more important than ever. Our work is a vital, daily reminder that our one-ness in Christ is indeed God’s desire for us, and this one-ness is often revealed through collaborative service to our neighbors in need.

The past year has set a solid foundation for transition and change at the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. Through this transition, new programs and models are being developed as we move forward to a one-campus concept. By the end of 2013, three agencies will have moved to the Council of Churches campus, which includes Child Care Aware® of Southern Missouri, Child Care Food Program, and Crosslines. Through the agencies of the Council of Churches, community outreach impacts vulnerable children, families, elderly, and people with disabilities throughout the Ozarks. In addition, the Council has been actively engaged in the community’s efforts to end homelessness through Safe to Sleep, and Crosslines has collaborated with the efforts of Care to Learn to end hunger. The common theme of each of these programs is improving lives and the Council is honored to play both leadership and supportive roles as the faith community recognizes its responsibility to be the hands and feet of our Savior. Unfortunately, the needs far exceed the resources available, and the Council constantly strives to be good stewards of the contributions which are received. The Council is so grateful for the strong support from its member churches, the generosity of individual donors, and foundations. The good work accomplished through the strong leadership of its Executive Director, Agency Directors, Central Office Staff, and committed Board members could not be achieved without YOU. Thank you for all that you do to support the Council of Churches of the Ozarks. I pray God’s richest blessings upon you.

The Council of Churches is in the midst of pursuing a vision that would bring our multiple service agencies on to one centrally located campus. This one-campus concept also includes welcoming other anti-poverty agencies onto our campus in order to create an empowerment cycle that can interrupt and even break the downward spiral of generational poverty in our community. Kindred spirits are needed! Your partnership in the work of service, and your participation in God’s vision for our one-ness with God and one another are essential. Thank you for being part of improving the quality of life in the Ozarks in the name of Jesus Christ, as we do together what is best done together.

In Joyful Christian Service,

Mark Struckhoff Executive Director

Sincerely,

Ken McClure Board Chairman

Leading the Way:

Messages from our Chairman & Executive Director

A FOOD PANTRY & SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS More than 8,500 people received Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance in 2012 and 3,500 children received new toys. In 2013, Crosslines is trending to serve more than 50,000 for the year.

PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE SELF IMAGE & CONFIDENCE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN Ambassadors for Children programs continue to grow to touch the lives of abused & neglected children. In 2013, the programs are going beyond Greene County to reach foster children in Christian and Taney Counties. The impact that Ambassadors for Children is making will be realized three-fold in generations to come as fragile lives are put back together so that abused and neglected children can have the choice to create a bright and happy future.

A little girl who entered foster care wearing pull-ups was severely neglected and had been isolated from the rest of her family. She had never been potty trained and was still wearing pull-ups at age 9. We helped her get a bedwetting alarm and additional pull-ups. Now she is not wetting the bed and has been accident free! Her foster parent said she is so proud of herself and it has really helped her self-esteem, especially as she’s getting ready for camping trips this year.

Crosslines added a mobile food pantry (truck) and Saturday distributions to further provide assistance to hungry families. The mobile food pantry distributes food to food insecure families in rural areas of Greene County, low-income housing facilities in Springfield and beginning in October, distribution to Springfield Public Schools will be added. In March 2013 Crosslines made the move from a 4,000 square foot building to a new 24,000 square foot warehouse for those to better provide food assistance to families, ensuring that they don’t have to go hungry. This increased size will give the capability to begin collaborating with additional poverty-focused agencies to better serve low-income families.

The Christmas Program provided 300 foster children gifts for Christmas. Ambassadors for Children works with Caseworkers, volunteers, and donors to provide the specific gifts on the children’s “wish list” and host a gift wrapping party to prepare thousands of gifts for delivery. After opening Christmas presents in his group home, a little boy asked “Who brought these gifts? I didn’t know anyone cared about us.”

QUALITY TRAINING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS

Southern Region

Child Care Aware® of Southern Missouri was awarded with Quality Assurance – making them one of the nation’s leading Child Care Resource & Referral agencies. Child Care Aware® of Southern Missouri hosted the first “Called to Care for Kids” Conference which brought together Sunday School Teachers, Child Care Providers, VBS Teams, Children’s Ministers, Church volunteers, and community members that support children and families. Over 130 attended the one-day conference which included topics such as bullying, children’s sermon strategies, socialemotional training, and strategies on strengthening families.

In the Community:

MONITORING HEALTHY MEALS IN HOME-BASED DAYCARES CCFP monitors home-based daycares to ensure nutritious meals were being provided for children. CCFP serves 51 counties including the cities of Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, and Sikeston. CCFP staff hosted provider workshops for technical training to help plan menus and training on new federal and state required guidelines for the reimbursement program.

Uniting Faith. Serving with Compassion Donate Today! CCOzarks.org

In the Community:

PROVIDING ESSENTIAL HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS CHS provided essential home repairs for low-income seniors in Greene County. Often times, the repairs enable an individual to maintain their independence and continue living in their home. In the last 10 years, Connections Handyman Service has completed more than $800,000 in essential home repairs in the greater Springfield area. Robert found himself unable to fix his home and when the water heater stopped working, his grandkids could no longer visit, and he didn’t have the money to replace it. Connections Handyman Service came to his home and replaced the water heater, fixed the plumbing under the house, replaced the bathroom floor, and repaired the kitchen the sink. Robert is able to stay in his home thanks to the Greene County Senior Citizen’s Fund, Musgrave Foundation, and Realtors Helping People grants.

PROVIDING MEDICALLY-MONITORED Adult Care & DAY HABILITATION Nursing and Social Service staff monitor medical conditions and collaborate with other local professionals responsible for the clients care outside our facility. Socialization, entertainment, and community outings beyond our client’s physical and financial means are also provided. Daybreak is unique in offering door-through-door transportation for clients. “Daybreak provides a necessary service to people with disabilities and the elderly. It allows me to be an advocate for them and to be a voice at the state level. What we do in making sure our community members have the care they need is important to me.” - Terry Cornio, LPN President, MADSA (Missouri Adult Daycare Services Association)

ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME RESIDENTS Ombudsman staff and volunteers advocate on behalf of nursing home residents, often being the last “voice” for these individuals. In addition, the staff and volunteers advocate to the community to build awareness about the long-term care issues. Each Christmas season, nursing home residents are given gifts through the“Secret Santa”program – providing joy and cheer to residents. In July, the reach of the Ombudsman program will include Jasper County (including Joplin). “Words can’t express the gratitude that is felt when such a worthy cause is supported in such a caring and Christian way” - Director of Activities, Christian Health & Rehabilitation

SENIORS LEADING WITH EXPERIENCE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING RSVP helps seniors live longer, healthier, and happier lives by providing meaningful opportunities throughout the community. One area of RSVP that has seen significant growth is the Reading Buddy Program. This program matches volunteers with an elementary child (K-3rd Grade) to help students practice and gain confidence in their reading skills. Often times, the Reading Buddy becomes a mentor and a steady, reliable adult in the child’s life. “I always feel I benefit most from working with a student. It is so rewarding to be greeted with a smile when that student sees you.” - Sequiota Elementary Volunteer

PROVIDING SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN Safe to Sleep sheltered 346 different women (Oct 2011- Sept 2012) averaging 15-20 ladies per night. This overnight shelter utilizes 76 volunteers and is open seven nights a week. More than 10,000 hours of volunteer time have been donated and 5,539 “bed nights” have been provided for homeless women. Because of a significant increase in the number of homeless women seeking shelter – 130% more this May than last – there is a commensurate increase in expenses for supplies. I am grateful for the opportunity to be involved with CCO because of the unique position it holds in the community. I see it as a ministry to bring the needs of those who are often forgotten or most in need to a greater focus weaving the Church into responsive action together. - Kim Erdel, Board Member

In the Community:

2013 POWER OF TOGETHER

The CCO NETWORK The CCO Network is a means for providing a bridge of communication and mutual support through planned, relationship-centered activities between churches, CCO, and the community. The objective is to build the network with a leader or leaders from each member church, affiliate member, or potential member who serves as a coordinator of news and information flowing from member churches to CCO and the community, and news and information from CCO back to the church.

The Power of Together Challenge is made possible primarily through the generosity of Ozarks area businesses and foundations that come together with the Council of Churches board of directors, individuals and staff to fund the Power of Together Challenge. This year the leadership gifts from the Power of Together Challenge sponsors and donor gifts designated to the area of greatest need of $100 or more will be added together for a total up to $100,000 for the Council of Churches of the Ozarks in 2013. The Power of Together Challenge is part of the Council of Churches Annual Fund Campaign to support the operations of the multiple service agencies that comprise the Council of Churches of the Ozarks.

In this past year, the CCO Network has been the nucleus to help programs, build support, and networking within churches. Here’s what one member has to say about the CCO Network:

“Since becoming a liaison for Holy Trinity, I’ve benefited greatly from interacting with changemakers from other churches and the Council. I’ve been able to bring good ideas and important information back to Holy Trinity from the Council and other churches, and to let others know what’s happening on our end. The many and varied positive things being done in and through our faith communities needs to be encouraged--and communicated.” - Mike DePue - Holy Trinity Church The faith presence, voice, and vision for a shared life together are making the Ozarks a better place to live! The Council of Churches offers unity through service and provides area churches with opportunities for community outreach. Monthly meetings provide insight to red-flag issues in the community such as hunger, homelessness, children, and education, to name a few. The meetings provide a platform for collaboration among area agencies, churches, and businesses to better provide services for the most vulnerable people in the community.

Presenting Sponsor Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly Family Foundation Underwriting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors Peck’s Insurance & Financial Services Silver Sponsors Butler, Rosenbury & Partners SMC Packaging Group Professional Answering Service Hlavacek, Morris, McIntyre, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Yates & Danielson Challenge Partner Ollis & Company “We know our gift will go directly to help the most vulnerable people in the Ozarks that the Council of Churches serves. We hope to spur other businesses and donors to support their efforts to make a real, tangible difference in the greater Springfield area.” Russ Marquart, President and CEO of Empire Bank/Central Trust

Coming Together to Take Action

power of together

Community Outreach report Ambassadors for Children served 571 foster children with the Kid’s Closet Crosslines served 2,135 new hungry families through the pantry Child Care Food Program served more than 1.6 million meals for 6,500 children annually with monitoring program Child Care Aware® of Southern Missouri trained 1,109 early childhood professionals Connections Handyman Services provided essential home repairs to 142 low-income, senior households Daybreak Adult Daycare provided 30,000 service hours annually to clients with disabilities Long-Term Care Ombudsman made 29,177 nursing home resident contacts annually RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) the Reading Buddies volunteers spent 152,374 hours reading with children Safe to Sleep sheltered 350 unduplicated homeless women providing 5,539 bednights

350 Homeless Women

152,374 Volunteer Hours

29,177 Resident Contacts

249 Days

142 Repairs

1,109 Trained

Meals for 6,500 Children

2,135 New Hungry Families

Donors and Grants Peacemakers $50,000+

2012

571 Foster Children

Abilities First Binnie Clements Guild Bradshaw Summit Scholarship Fund Brentwood Christian Church C. W. Titus Foundation Campbell United Methodist Church Central Christian Church Christ Episcopal Church Christine & Katharina Pauly Trust City of Springfield Community Development Block Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Council of Churches Foundation Crow, Dwight and Juanita, J.D. Crow & Associates Darr Family Foundation/ Bill and Virginia Darr Empire Bank First & Calvary Presbyterian Church Fromme, Glenn and Mona Gillenwaters Developers Inc. / Jacqueline Gillenwaters Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Greene County Senior Citizens Fund Hazel Nordstrand Estate Jeannette Musgrave Foundation John Q. Hammons Foundation, Inc. Junior League of Springfield Kenneth & Marilyn Crumpley Fund/Marilyn Crumpley King’s Way United Methodist Church Levell, Dorsey and Carolyn Marie G. Lurvey Fund Mary Rigney Designated Memorial Fund Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Missouri Annual Conference of United Methodist Missouri Foundation for Health National Avenue Christian Church Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation Palmerton & Parrish, Inc. /Fred and Rae Jean Palmerton Presleys Music Theater, Inc. / Steve and Raeanne Presley Robert L. Toombs Memorial Fund/ Jeanne Toombs Roy W. Slusher Foundation Schweitzer United Methodist Church South Street Christian Church Southminster Presbyterian Church St. Agnes Cathedral Parish Stenger, Neil & Beverly Turner Family Foundation/ William and Ann Turner United Way of the Ozarks University Heights Baptist Church Wal-Mart Foundation/Area Wal-Mart Stores

Wesley United Methodist Church

Guardians $10,000 - $49,999 Abundant Life Covenant Church Alice Thieme Estate Arington, Wes Asbury United Methodist Church B & E Printing, Inc. BancorpSouth Barkley, Jane Bastin, Harold and Margaret Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation Blansett, Ruth Bowman, Inez Broadway United Methodist Church Brown, Edith Buffenbarger, Shirley C.V. Freeze and Fern K. Freese Memorial Fund Calico, Marla Care to Learn Carpet Shoppe/Dale and Pam Pearce Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly Family Foundation/Charles and Mary Beth O’Reilly Christ Church Unity Clark, Tom and Joyce Community Christian Church of Springfield Courtney Family Foundation/John and Carol Courtney Covenant Presbyterian Church Cox Health Systems Darrah, Warren and Myrtle Donald, John & Marlene Dowdy, Jacquie Elizabeth McCain Foundation Evangel Temple Christian Center Feinstein Family Fund/Rhode Island Foundation First Baptist Church of Springfield First Christian Church of Republic First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Grace United Methodist Church Great Southern Bank Guffey, Jay and Lisa Hamra Mangagement Company/ Sam F. Hamra Harrell, Bill and Shirley Hillcrest Presbyterian Church Hlavacek, Morris, McIntyre, Yates & Danielson Hood Family Fund/Jack and Frances Hood Holy Trinity Catholic Church Immaculate Conception Catholic Church James and Ethel Grigg Christmas Fund Kelley, Ruth

11 Listed names are lifetime cumulative giving of those donors making a gift through December 31, 2012. Grants reflect gifts through June 30, 2013.

Lambert AG Services, Inc. Laves, Bob and Randi Lyons, Charlie and Judith Martin Family Foundation McClure, Ken Med-Pay, Inc. /Gordon and Laura Kinne Mercy Accounts Payable Shared Services Missouri State Employee Charitable Campaign Montclair Retirement Community Neale & Newman, LLP Nixa Christian Church Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Pathways United Methodist Church Peck’s Insurance & Financial Services/ Leslie Peck Phil Stocker Company, Inc. (McDonalds) Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Professional Answering Service, Inc. / David and Julie Peck Redeemer Lutheran Church Rhein, Jeff and Rebekah Rich, Paul and Nancy Richard Thorp Trust Foundation Ronald Mc Donald House Charities of the Ozarks Schmidt, Bruno and Karen Selph, Steve and Enid Slaight, Tom and Marsha Smith, Richard and Crystal Smith, Ted Squires, Andy and Barbara St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church St. James Episcopal Church St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s United Church of Christ St. Paul United Methodist Church St. Vincent de Paul - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Conference Struckhoff, Mark and Katie Tal & Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten Family Foundation Turner, Jean Vienhage, Robert and Joan Virnig, Richard and Georgia Watcher, Ron and Sheryl Walnut Lawn Church of God Walnut Street Christian Church Welsh, William Wesley United Methodist Women Westminster Presbyterian Church Wickizer, Thomas Freida Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church

Donors and Grants Shepherds $5,000 - $9,999 Admire, Myron and Michelle All Saints Anglican Church Asbury United Methodist Women Atkinson, Eric and Elaine AT&T Pioneers Springfield Club Auner, Ruth Barski, Dona Bass Pro Shop Employees Beachler, Faye Beisner, Judy Bredenberg, Dorothy Burchfield, Jay and Maureen Butcher, Lola Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church World Service Colbaugh, Lloyd and Juanita Coldwell Banker Vanguard Agents & Staff Cook, Jim and Rosalie Day, Mary Anne Donnell, George and Arlene Essmann, William and Barbara Evangel University First Unitarian Universalist Church Fraternal Order of Eagles Frerichs, Herman and Janice George, Walter and Margaret Glass, Charles and Opal Gold Exchange Super Store/ Chathleen Schlichting Hagewood, Dorothy Hargis, James and Sally Hartman, John and Norma Hennings, Richard and Lois Hockensmith, Dave and Julie John Mather Lurvey, Sr. and Mildred Marie Lurvey Memorial Fund/ John Lurvey Family; Alan Foltz Family; Mark Foltz Family; and Josh Foltz Family John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. Keltner, Susan King’s Chapel Knox, Ellen Liberty Bank Manning, Al and Elizabeth McCray, Glen Menchetti, Joan Meyer, Duane and Marilyn Milne, Jay and Susan Missouri Health Care Association Molnar, Gene and Mollie Mondy, Jim and Judy Morris, Gary and Nancy Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Nelson, Stanley and Rosemary Nossaman, Calvin and Barbara

Ollis & Company Insurors Padgham, Rosalie Peck, Bill and Barbara Sell, Charles and Juanita Sims, Violet Smith, Edna Lois Snyder, Glenn and Sarah Southern Missouri Containers Division St. John’s Chapel UCC Friendship Circle Steury, Virginia Terry, Herbert and Patsy Terry, Ron and Sue Virdon, Bill and Shirley Walker, Karen William H. Epperson Charitable Fund Williams, Karen Wolfe, Doris Wood, Jerry and Regina Wooten, Michael and Janet

Servant Leader $1,000 - $4,999 AARP #122 Springfield Ozarks Chapter Anderson, David and Carlene Anderson, Jim and Janet Antioch United Methodist Church Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Atkinson, John and Janice Austin, George & Paula Baker, Richard and Romona BancorpSouth, SMI Group Barngrover, Larry and Connie Barry, James and Ida Bartee, Wayne Bartelt, Gilmer Baumgartner, Gary and Jan Beckett, Muriel and Robert Billings Christian Church Bird, Robert and Mary Bloemker, Marian Bois D’Arc United Methodist Church Bowman, Kim Bowser, Barbara and David Boyce, Johnda Brell, William Brinker, Donald and Patricia Broadway United Methodist Ruth Circle Brock, Randy Brooks, John and Martha Brown, Barbara Brown, Don and Janet Brown, Robert Bryant, Steven and Jill Buckner, Jo Ann Bueker, Darryl and Marilyn Burrier, Bernard and Pam Burris, Greg and Betsy

Donors and Grants Buterbaugh, Basil and Jonina Butler, Rosenbury & Partners Campbell United Methodist 100-1 Class Carleton, David and Betty Carter, Dean and Sally Central Christian Baraca Class Central Dodge Chapman, Robert and Phyllis Chasteen, Donald and Twajana Chiles, Dick and Ellen Chiles, Mike and Mary Christiano, Mary Chumbley, Kenneth and Penny Church Women United Clever First Christian Church Close, Evelyn Clouse, Paula Clutter, Donald and Deborah Cochran, Thomas and Sue Cole, Donna J. Community of Christ Church Community of Christ Church Womens’ Dept. Compton, Kent and Bernie Condict, Kinsey and Connie Coomer, Marideth Copeland, Kathleen Cotter, Mary Jo Covenant Presbyterian Craft Guild Cox Health Foundation Cox, Avonelle Crabb, Eddie and Carol Curbow, Stanton or Ethel D&D Enterprises/Dan Yarham Dake, Dorothy and Michael Dameron, John Daniel, Ron and Barbara DeBerry, Bernie and Linda DeForest, Max and Fern Demore, Dolores Denison, Gordon DeVille Steel, Inc. Donald, Mildred Doubletree Hotel-Houlihans of Springfield Dowler, Midge Dowler, Suzie Drewel, Alyce Durham, Billie June Dwyer, Thomas Eggleston, Robert and Louise Elbert, Jean and Art Ellis, Arthur Gary Elwood United Methodist Church Everett, Judy Fairbairn, James and Jane

Fazoli’s Fels, Ronald and Erma Festival of Sharing First Christian Church of Ash Grove First Christian Church of Aurora First Christian Church of Mt. Vernon Folkins, Milton and Judy Fowler, Richard and Candice Freeman, Dale and Kathleen Fulton, David and Barbara Garoutte, Janet Gateway Christian Church Gavisk, Jerry and Pat General Registry of Ozarks Volkswagen Enthusiasts (GROOVE) Gentry, Sondra Gilmore, June and William Gladson, Jack and Becki Golden Corral Grantham, Bill and Barbara Greene, Mary Ann Greenlawn Funeral Home Grisham, Edna Groves, Greggory Guion, Neil Gum, Terry Hailey, Susan Hale, Dorothy Hall, Helen Louise Hall, Treva Hamilton, Glenda and Milton Hankins, Virgie Harmon, Evelyn Harpine, Nelson and Barbara Hart, David and Susan Hazel Lunsford Estate Hedges, James Heinz, Terry and Gretchen Hendricks, Sara Beth Herndon, Bonnie Herndon, Delta Joy Higham, Patricia Hiller, Gregory and Angela Holland, Robert Hollingsworth, Kent and Judy Holloway, Avis and Wally Holloway, Daunis Holum, Aaron and Jennifer Hooper, Andy Hoover, Marthann Horton, Greg and Kim Howell, D.J. Huck, Stan and Lois Huffman, Pauline and Tom Huffman, Shirley Hume, John Hutchison, David and Shirley

Hutton, Terry and Melissa Integrity Business Group Irwin, Judith Ann Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Johnson, Rich and Karin Jolovich, Kathy Jones, Donna J. Kaiser, Jack and Dorothy Keller, Otis and Janice Keller, Russ Kelly, William and Margaret Keltner, Wayne and Margaret Kensel, Scott and Carol Kiwanis Club of Springfield North Krahn, Henry Krasser, Danny and Debbie Krudwig, Lawrence and Helen Krutsinger, David and Sara Leeper, Gelvin and Violet Leibert, Michael and Shirley Lewis, Robert and Idell Life Quest Church Little, Gwenda and Kimberely Louk, Marilyn Lowe, Melvin and Joyce Lunn, Louise Lurie, Harold and Genilie Lurvey, Douglas and Erin MacGorman, Linda Mahaffey, Robert and Jennifer Marsh, Richard and Sharon Maxwell, Kevin and Karen McGinnis, Michael McGinnis, Jack and Margot McKinley Christian Church McNeal, Doug and Susan McWilliams, James Mercer, James and Janice Messiah Lutheran Women of ELCA Meyer, Mary Miller, Fred and Dorothy Miller, Graham Moore, Leona Moore, William and Ginya Mosier, Melvie Muegge, Dave and Sarah Murray, David and Terri Myears, Donald and Karen National Avenue Christian Church Abigail Circle Neely, Harriet Newton, Charles and Louise Nicholson, Warren and Roberta Nicholson, Larry and Betty Nicks, E. Maxine Noland, Bonnie Northside Christian Church

13 A listing of memorials and tributes can be found at CCOzarks.org.

O’Dowd, Rosemary Old Missouri Bank Oldham, Max and Janice Olmsted, Michael and Nancy ONeill, Theodore and Patricia Palmer, Steve and Patsy Parkhurst, Phyllis Pellham, Clara People’s Bank of the Ozarks Perez, Carlos and Susan Petersen, Larry and Vickie Phillips, Steve and Jana Pierce, Gregory and Sue Piland, Billy Poore, Maurette Pope, Stephen and Elizabeth Queen City FOE 3934 Auxiliary Queen City Lodge #12 Rains, Elmagene Ramey-Greiwe, Linda Ramsey, Charles and Cynthia Redfern, Jerry L. Resource Management Services, LLC/ Larry and Eleanor Freund Reynolds, Bob and Linda Rice, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Rick’s Automotive, Inc. Ridgecrest Baptist Church Rimer, Wanda Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Tracy Rodelander, Jim and Libby Roop, John and Roberta Rose, Danny and Michelle Rosenberger, Fred Rothermel, David and Carol Rummel, Clara Ryan, John and Nancy Salvog, Virginia SAPP Design Associates Architects, P.C. Schriver, Tom Schroff, Carle & Jeaninne Seagrave, Richard and Jill Self, Larry and Judith Sharp, Amy Shelton, Victor and Margaret Show-Me F100’s Sikes, Alfred and Martha Smith, Christopher Smith, Harold and Josephine Smith, James Smith, Robert and Henley Snelson, Frank and Lori Sommers, Virgil and Betty South Street Christian Women’s Fellowship Sovereign Grace Baptist Church

Donors and Grants Sparling, Anita Spence, Robert and Anne Spiritual Assembly of the Bahai’s of Springfield Springer, Roberta Springfield First Community Bank Springfield Queen City Lions Club SRC Holdings Corporation St. John’s Chapel UCC Women’s Guild St. John’s United Church of Christ 50-50 Class St. Joseph Parish State Bank of Southwest Missouri Steinberg, Katherine & John Stillwell, Mark and Tina Stout, Phyllis and William Stucker, Alta Swanson, Ken and Loyette Thomas, Glenn and Jan Thomas, H. Leroy Thomas, Linda Thurman, Dorothy and Bob Todd, Janice Towery, James and Barbara Twibell, Kathryn Twitchell, Janet Volmert, Nancy Waites, Cindy & John Walker, Ruth Washington Avenue Baptist Church Welde, David and Glenda Westwick , Jim and Ginny Willard United Methodist Women Williams, Beulah Williams, Ed E. Gene Williams, Robert and Jeanette Williams, Ronald and Joan Winter, Jeffrey and Patrice Wittmer, Ruth Wrather, James and Janis Wyett, Cecil Young, Becky Young, John and Bev Young, Joan Zerrer Elder Law Office, LLC/Lois Zerrer Ziebell, Lisa Ziebell, Patricia

Steward $500 - $1000 A-1 Properties Abrams, Norman All Pro Automotive, Inc. Allen, Leona Maxine Appleby, Kay and Sammie Arnold, James and Wilma Ashland United Methodist Church Atkinson, Lazelle

Bader, Carol Bales, Larry and Connie Ball & Prier Tire Inc. Bank of America Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Boxx, Glen & Emogene Brock, Taylor Brown, Mary Bryant, Elizabeth Bumberry, Robert and Carolyn Cadwell, Joyce Callen, Bruce and Kristen Campbell, Clara Campbell, Scott and Carolyn Cannon, Neal and Juanita Carroll, Jan Causey, Michael and Jeannine Central Christian Church Womens’ Fellowship Christian Publishers Outlet/Bruce and Kim Erdel Clary, Gerald and Shirley Cline, Dorothy Close, Major and Marthe CNH Reman, LLC Cobb, Connell Collison, Michael and Shirley Concepts of Cosmetology Conner, Gordon and Ruth Cruzan, Larry and Jackie Curp, Orville and Maxine Cyr, George and Mary Dalton, Elaine Davis, John Dennis, David and Kim DenOuden, Thomas and Beth Dickey, Jerry and Connie Dilg, Lesley Dimond, Robert and Jeanette Doman, Dalene and Earle Eikner, Clara Eisele, Mildred Elmer, Gary and Voncille Esselman, George and Debra Family Pharmacy, Inc. Farthing, Nancy Fischer, Kurt Fitzsimmons, Mark and Karenanne Foster, Billy Ray Foster, Kent and Pamela Fotsch,William and Millie Gamble, Jeanne Gammon, Susie Gannett Foundation Match Program Garten, Barbara Giliberto, Diane Golik, Donald and Betty

Donors and Grants Goodell, Travis and Veronica Gotti, Ed and Aija Griesemer, Carol Haas, Patricia Haase, Annell Hair, James and Shirley Hall, Teresa Harger, Bruce and Cleo Harlan, LaVera Harter House/Glenstone, Inc. Havel, Doris Hawkins, Donald and Wanda Heim, Julie and William Henry, John and Linda Howard United Methodist Church Hufford, Howard and Jessie Huntsman-McDonald, Judy Jackson, Derrell and Linda Jackson, Evelyn James, Harry and Marion Johnson, Frank and Terri Johnson, Mildred Kahmann, Paul Kastendieck, Carl and Erna Kauffman, Grant and Mimi Kays, Doug King, Janis King’s Way UMC Prime Time Seekers Kruckemeyer, Helen Lanning, Robert Lighthouse Lanes Lindsey, Suzanne Madden, Ted and Shirley Marshfield United Methodist Martin, Beverly Matthews, Gary and Jean McAtee, Bernice McBride, Henry and LeAnn McKenzie, Kelley and Nancy McLaughlin, Dorothy McPherson, Warren and Betty Melgren, Willis and Nadine Melton’s Auto Body, Inc /DBA Barkers Frame & Collision Michel, Albert and Patricia Miller, Elizabeth Million, Cindy Mittlestadt, Cliff and Joellen MO DOT District 8 Employees Committee Moore, John and Kathleen Morrissey, Joseph Mullins, Peggy National Avenue Beacon Class Newcomer, James and Lareva Nichols, Richard and Evelyn Niewald, Earl and Nancy Owen, James and Louanna

Parish, Tom and Beverly Patterson, Cheryl Pitts, Francis Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Pohl, Bill and Billie Queen City Chevelle Club Quinn, Thomas L. and Penni Reagan, Danny and Rita Richardson, Timothy and Susan Russell, Woody & Ann Sanders, N J. Saunders, Morsey and Virginia Sehie, Clifford and Betty Shaw, Carl Shoji Entertainment Inc Smith, Ruby Sneed, Robert Southwest Electric Cooperative Sovich, Richard and Rose Springfield Public Schools St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church Stinson, John and Darlene Stockton United Methodist Church Strafford United Methodist Church Seekers Strohmeyer, Eleanor Sutton, Wilma and Carol SW MO Association of Information Technology Professionals Sweet, Oneita The United Methodist Church of Harrisonville Thomas, D. Virginia University Heights Baptist Harvester’s Class University Heights Baptist Pioneer Class Vaine, Priscilla and Donald Veterans of Foreign Wars Wadlow, Sue Wagoner, William and Nancy Waite, Danny and Janet Wampler Wampler & Catt, Attys. Werdeman, Lillian and Billie Wesley United Methodist Friendship Class White, Robert and Suzanne White, Arthur and Ruth White, Paul and Terry Wooten, Daniel and Carol Wylie, John and Nancy Young, Lyn

Witness $250 - $499 AASBY Automotive, Inc. Aden, Justin Anderson, Glenda Sue Atteberry, Bonnie and Don Banks, Michael and Carol Bare, Charlie and Mary Barker, Elise Branyan

Barker, Jack and Mary Bauer, John and Harriett Bell, Marilyn and Robert Bell, Ruby Blumhost, Mary Bodenhausen, Vance and Linda Bogart, Fred and Loretta Bowenschulte, Bradley Bowman, Ralph Buck, Byron and Doris Burks, Edgar Byrd, Emalu Claspill, William and Juathina Clements, Dottie Clopton, Vivian Conner, Virgil and Barbara Corby, Sandra Crimson Productions Davis, Craig and Sherry Dawson, Carol Dean, Bonnie Delano, Virginia Patton DePue, Mike and Barbara Donelson, David and Mary Dornbusch, Rodney and Elizabeth Dunlop, Betty Eagle Management and Realty Edgar, William and Dixie Encore Club Erickson, Mary Ernst, William and Gail Evangel University Crosswalk Evans, Waneta Fay, Dwight and Darlene Fender, Mr. and Mrs. Robert First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church Fisk, Judy Frazier, Wilma Freeman, Carol Lynne Fuelts, Pauline Gardner, David and Barbara Good, Thomas and Betty Goodwin, Juliana Gott, Leroy and Sharon Graham, Nancy Graves, Gloria Grayless, Jeff and Marilyn Green, Dorothy Hall Green, Walter and Kathleen Greene County Agricultural & Mechanical Society Grindstaff, Wyman and Sue Groner, Wayne and Martha Gunderson, Jeffrey and Stephanie Haley, Katy Hansen, Steven and Debbie Harding, Betty

Harkreader, Julia Harter House Supermarket/Eastgate, Inc. Hembree, Jack and Carolyn Hershberger, Pearl and George Hill, Timothy and Nancy Himstedt, Ronald and Dorthy Hinz, Dean Hocklander, Kevin and Allison Hoogstraet, Arthur Hoover, Ken and Judy Horras, Barbara Hotelling, Mary Hough, Charles and Joyce Howard, Edgar and Janet Jackson, Louise Jahnke, David and Tammy JC Penney Company Fund Jenkins, Robert and Ann Johnson, Richard King, Jay and Judy Kirby, Tony and Donna Lassman-Eul, Mark Leibrecht, Bishop John Lewis, John and Gay Loveland, Sherrie Lowry, Betty S. Mackey, Jerry and Kitty Mammen, Ruth Marino, George and Janice McCarty, Joseph and Barbara Melancon, Sylvia Michael, Laura and Anthony Midwest Metro Morris, Carolea Morris, Virgil and Frieda Moulder, Tom Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church Myers, Paul and Martha Nasby, Bruce and Carol Neely, Kenneth and Sandra Newport, John and Katie Nortridge, Judith Orange Leaf of Springfield, LLC Pace, Betty Palenik, Steve Parker, June Pennington, Dolores Penny, Patti Peterson, Richard and Margaret Phillips, William and Carol Powell, William Powers, Virginia Prestige Painting Preston, Jack and Rita Price, Diane Price, Sharon Raby, Dale and Carol

Donors and Grants Ragan, Dennis and Nancy Rand, Robert and Collene Randall, David Ransin, Mary Louise Redfearn, Peri Reidy, Thomas Reinbold, Thomas Reinhart Food Service Roach, Herold and Lana Schantz, James and Margaret Schirmer, Carolyn Schroff, Grace Schubert, Anne Schumacher, Ingrid Scillian, S.E. and Joyce Scott, Douglas and Frankie Scroggs, Stephen and Myra Sells, Rick and Cathy Shiflet, Norma Shumate, Nancy Sims, Pat Slone, Bob Smith, Lilburn and Joan Solid Rock Assembly of God Spiegel, Martin and Mary Springfield News-Leader Stanton, Ruth Steele, John and Elizabeth Stokke, Jean Strand, Vincent and Jean Sullins, Bob and June The Alberhasky Law Firm, P.C. The Hamels Foundation, Inc. Thomison, Charles and Barbara Tinsley, Joyce Turnage, Juleen University Heights Baptist WMU Vandel, Allen and Shirley Vinson, N. J. Visio, H.G. Walker, Bill and Jo Watson, Alzora White, Michael and Nancy White-Blaine, Susanne Whitlock, Thomas Ross Wilkinson, Timothy and Elizabeth Williams, George and June Willis, Melissa Wills, James and Jo Willson, Mae and Douglas Winn, Sam and Susan Witt, Doris Wrabell, Michael and Cheri Yandell, Carolyn Yocom, Joe Ann Zaagsman, Gordon Zaumseil, Arthur and Koula

In-kind Donors Aladdin Foods American Red Cross Andy Williams Moon River Theatre Andy’s Frozen Custard Arnall, Linda and Gary Associated Wholesale Grocers Austin, George & Paula B & E Printing, Inc. Back Porch Tea House Balance Fitness Studio Barngrover, Larry and Connie Basket Case Bass, Gary Bastin, Harold and Margaret Best Western Big Whiskey’s Bois D’Arc United Methodist Church Boren, Cindy Brake, Earl Branson Family Fun Factory Breadsmith Breech School of Business Brentwood Christian Church Brookhaven Health Care Bucks & Spurs Bureman, Sherry Butterfly Palace Campbell United Methodist Church Campus Ministries Association - MSU Candy House Central Christian Church Cherry, Mike and Linda Christ Episcopal Church Christian Health Care Republic Christian Publishers Outlet City Wide Ready Mix Clay Cooper Theatre Coldwater Creek Colton Steak House Community Christian Church of Springfield Community of Christ Church Conco Companies Convoy of Hope Corby, Sandra Cosmic Caverns Covenant Presbyterian Church Cox Health Systems Cox Medical Center North Cox, Gary and Kerry Crescent Hotel CVS Pharmacy Dan Emrie Photography Daniel, Marjorie Depee, Ralph Dixie Stampede

Donors and Grants Doman, Dalene and Earle Doug Gabriel, Live Drummond, Wesley and Sandra Drury Hotels Edible Arrangements Einstein Brothers Bagel Company Enterprise Lanes Evangel University Faith Lutheran Church Farris, Becky Fay, Denee Fay, Dwight and Darlene Fazoli’s Festival of Sharing First & Calvary Presbyterian Church First Christian Church of Republic First Unitarian Universalist Church Fitness 19 Flowerama Fort, Martha Foster, Marisa Fraley Masonry Fraternal Order of Eagles Frazier, Wilma Fresh and Clean Carpet Friends of the Zoo/Dickerson Park Zoo Garden Bristo Garrison, David Gateway Christian Church Glendale Christian Church Grace United Methodist Church Graceway Baptist Church Grand Country Music Hall Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Greyhound Bus Terminal Hall, Tracy and Melissa Harlin Fruit Company Harrell, Bill and Shirley Harris, Cindy Harter House Supermarket/Eastgate, Inc. Herren, Kimberly Hillcrest Presbyterian Church Hoffman, Harold Holland School and PTA Holloway, Pamela Hollywood Theater Horton Electric Service Company, LLC Imax Entertainment Complex Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Incredible Pizza Company J Mark Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Jackson Brothers Jackson, Louise James River Care Center Jazzercise Jellybeans

Junior League of Springfield Kaiser, Jack and Dorothy Kansas City Chiefs Karis Agnew Kays, Doug Kickapoo High School King’s Way UMC Prime Time Seekers King’s Way United Methodist Church Kinne, Gordon Kirby Van Burch Knights Templar KWFC Radio 89 FM Lakeshore Learning Landewe, Jim and Joan Laura Ingalls Wilder Laves, Bob and Randi Lawson, Donna Life Quest Church Lifeway Christian Store Local Flavor Cafe Lockhart, Eleanor McBride Elementary Melgren, Willis and Nadine Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Mickey Gilley Theatre Missouri Botanical Gardens Montclair Retirement Community Morris, Sandy Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church Mt. Zion Lutheran Church National Avenue Christian Church National Tiger Sanctuary Nelson, Lesa Northside Christian Church Northwood Hills Care Center Ozark Nursing & Care Center Ozarks Food Harvest Palicki, Erin Panera Bread Papp, Michael and Laura Parker, Reba Pathways United Methodist Church Perfect Paws Pershing Middle School Phil Stocker Company, Inc. (McDonalds) Pierce Arrow Theater Pine Mountain Theatre Potter, Jerry Precious Moments Presleys Music Theater, Inc Price Cutters Professional Answering Service, Inc. Promise Land Zoo Ramada Branson on the Strip Red Lobster Redeemer Lutheran Church

Ride the Ducks Ripley’s Believe It or Not Rockin Pig Rogers, Lori Russell, Mike and Ann Ryder Truck Rental Saint Louis Science Center Schaffitzel’s Greenhouses Schlotzky’s Deli Schmidt, Bruno and Karen Schweitzer United Methodist Church Schwind, Jerry Scott, Robert and Carol Scottish Knights Templar Sharp, Stella Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre Shoji Entertainment Inc Shook, Ellen Show Boat Branson Belle Sight & Sound Theatre Silver Dollar City Smith, Carolyn South Street Christian Church Southminster Presbyterian Church Specialty Air Conditioning Services, Inc. Sports Clip Springfield 11 Movie Theater Springfield Cardinals Springfield Little Theatre Springfield MO Newborns in Need Springfield Pasta Company Springfield Ready Mix St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church St. James Episcopal Church St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s United Church of Christ St. Paul United Methodist Church St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Church Stained Glass Theatre Starbucks Starr, Robert and Verlyne Steak Out Stewart, Sandra T & S Transportation, Inc. T & S Trucking Tebbenkamp, Gary and Elaine Ted E Bear Factory The Bretts The Discovery Center The Four State Village People The Fremont 55 The Great Passion Play The Hollywood Entertainment The Hughes Brothers The Keeter Center

The Maples The Track The Wooden Aquarium Thompson, Joyce Thurmans Lodge TriLakes Center Trinity Lutheran Church Turner, Shiela University Heights Baptist Church Vibe Salon Victory Mission Village Inn Wickman’s Gardens, Inc. Wells Tire Wesley United Methodist Church Westside Healthcare Wingstop Wissinger, Thelma Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church World’s Largest Toy Museum Yakov Smirnoff Show Young, Paulette

Thank you to our Generous Grant-Making Partners (January 2012 – June 2013) Abilities First Binnie Clements Guild C. W. Titus Foundation Care to Learn Christine & Katharina Pauly Trust City of Springfield Community Development Block Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Corporation for National & Community Service Council of Churches Foundation Cox Health Foundation Darr Family Foundation Elizabeth McCain Foundation Festival of Sharing Greater Springfield Board of Realtors Greene County Senior Citizens Fund Hood Family Donor Advised Fund Jeannette Musgrave Foundation Junior League of Springfield Martin Family Foundation Mercy Missouri Foundation for Health Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation Ronald Mc Donald House Charities of the Ozarks Roy W. Slusher Foundation Tal & Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten Family Foundation United Way of the Ozarks Wal-Mart Foundation William H. Epperson Charitable Fund

meet the team Mark Struckhoff,

Executive Director 417-862-3586 ext. 223 marks@ccozarks.org

Rick George,

Director of Operations 417-862-3586 ext. 232 rgeorge@ccozarks.org

PO Box 3947 Springfield, MO 65808-3947

Christine Moses,

Director of Marketing & Development 417-862-3586 ext. 238 cmoses@ccozarks.org

Rebecca Anderson,

Annual Fund Coordinator 417-862-3586 ext. 231 randerson@ccozarks.org

627 North Glenstone, Springfield, Missouri 65802 For updates and information on the Council of Churches of the Ozarks CCOzarks.org

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