Recognizing The 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award Honorees April 23, 2015 THE FLORIAN GARDENS 2340 Lorch Avenue
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Program Welcome Sue Bornick Executive Director of the Eau Claire Community Foundation and Nikki Hanna/Minette Ponick Co-Chairs, Children’s Legacy Luncheon
Luncheon Presentation of Outstanding Achievement Awards Melinda Gardner Mentor & Counselor to Young Mothers Founder and Director of the APPLE Pregnancy Care Center
Donna Lehmkuhl Community Volunteer, Mentor to Young Adults & Children Director of the Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Program
Pete Riley Volunteer at The Community Table Supervisor of Detention Center & Jail Educational Programs Mentor to At-Risk Youth & Principal ofMcKinley Charter School
Kathy Rulien-Bareis Founder of Prime Products, a Student-Run Business Advisor & Facilitator for Student Support of Local Nonprofits Art Teacher at DeLong Middle School
Katherine Schneider Founder of the Schneider Family Book Awards Mentor to Young People with Disabilities & Their Families Author and Retired Clinical Psychologist at UWEC
Jodi Thesing-Ritter Coach, 4-H Leader, Founder & Director of Blugold Beginnings Associate Dean of Students at UWEC, Mentor to Young People Project Co-Chair of the Jeffers Park Development Project
[{ Judy Clark WEAU – TV 13 Mistress of Ceremonies
Closing Remarks Nikki Hanna/Minette Ponick Co-Chairs, Children’s Legacy Luncheon Reception music provided by Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony
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to Melinda, Donna, Pete, Kathy, Katherine and Jodi! Your Friends at Mayo Clinic Health System mayoclinichealthsystem.org
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Hurray! We honor you for making a difference in the lives of families in our community. Pete Riley ’95 Donna Lehmkuhl Katherine Schneider Jodi Thesing-Ritter Kathy Rulien-Bareis ’82 Melinda Gardner
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Mistress of Ceremonies Judy Clark Judy produces and anchors WEAU 13 News Today at 10:00 a.m., anchors WEAU 13 News at Noon and co-anchors WEAU 13 News at Five. She also hosts various live and taped special programs and represents the station at a variety of community events. Judy started her career at WEAU 13 News in 1990 as a General Assignment Reporter. She has also co-anchored the 10:00 p.m. newscast. Judy is a graduate of Chippewa Falls Senior High School and UW-Eau Claire. Prior to working at WEAU 13 News, she worked as a Reporter and Anchor for WAXX-WAYY radio in Eau Claire. Judy has earned awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Northwest Broadcast News Association for radio and television reporting. Judy is a lifelong resident of the Chippewa Valley. She grew up on a dairy farm in the Town of Tilden in Chippewa County. Judy and her husband, Tom, have two sons. Judy enjoys spending time with family, reading, fishing, and gardening.
The Board of Trustees is pleased to make $500 grants to each of the following programs. Each of these agencies and/or programs were recommended to the Board by the Honoree. These grants reflect the mission of the Foundation, give the luncheon attendees an opportunity to see the impact of their contributions, and most importantly recognize the good each honoree does for children throughout the Chippewa Valley.
HONOREE
RECIPIENT
Melinda Gardner . . . . . . .APPLE Pregnancy Care Center Donna Lehmkuhl . . . . . . .UWEC Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Services & Education Pete Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . .McKinley Charter School Post-Secondary Success Fund Kathy Rulien-Bareis . . . .Bob’s House For Dogs Katherine Schneider . . .Access Eau Claire Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation Jodi Thesing-Ritter . . . . .UWEC Blugold Beginnings
Melinda Gardner What you do today matters for generations. As Melinda Gardner reflects on her 34 years at APPLE working with babies, adolescents, Moms and Dads, she affirms,“I want to be remembered as a person people feel better being with.” As a faithful Christian follower, Melinda finds it important to be “someone who is safe and supportive.” Faced with breaking destructive cycles in life, advising on parenthood and educating young people on healthy relationships have defined Melinda at APPLE. “I see my work as almost a comprehensive ministry, giving hope to young Moms and Dads. They want – and need – to know they are not alone.” Indeed, Melinda’s gentle manner produces a safe and secure feeling in those around her. As she shares experiences of tragedy and survival by her clients and their children, Melinda’s unwavering strength and faith emerge. “My parents, my husband and my own daughters have enriched my understanding of human nature and the need for hope,” she reflects. Her motivation in helping youngsters understand the essence and treasure of interrelationships in life is a calling to which Melinda generously gives of herself. Melinda is confident she can help young people navigate challenges and overcome obstacles so they can survive as parents, as a family, and as individuals. “When a client spontaneously hugs me and says ‘You gave me the courage to have this child,’ I am inspired.” The influence of the young Dads and Moms Melinda works with motivates her to continue mentoring and providing the message of hope. “It is important to talk with young people about sensitive topics such as adoption, love, sex, and healthy relationships,” according to Melinda. She has been there for others in a variety of situations, from being in the Delivery Room to traveling to Asia teaching post-abortion classes. The comfort zone which surrounds Melinda is grounded in her own role as a mother, a wife of 40 years, and a daughter. She praises her family as her inspiration to help others. “Having children changed me, and I loved being a Mom bringing up daughters. I especially love the fact my own children trusted me even after they grew up and left!” Her affinity for being with youngsters led Melinda to APPLE, where she could keep in touch with young people and be that person they can connect with in life. And Melinda is touched by former clients who return to see her and validate her efforts by sharing powerful feelings such as,“You saved my life” and “You gave me the courage to have this child.” Through her work, Melinda has sought to instill strength and determination in order to break destructive cycles. She seeks to convey the message “You are not alone” and feels fortunate to have been a part of their lives. Claire Wilson, Melinda’s colleague at APPLE, points to Melinda’s leadership and dedication to improving the lives of children:“By helping the mothers break the cycle of their past, Melinda is giving their children a new future, and that is the most lasting contribution a person can make in the lives of children. Melinda’s unconditional love for them is inspiring.” The grant recipient that Melinda has chosen is APPLE Pregnancy Center.
Donna Lehmkuhl Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. ~ Robert F. Kennedy-June 1966 “Over the past thirteen years, Donna Lehmkuhl has very quietly engaged over 500 college students in one-on-one and classroom service to more than 500 pre-school aged children who needed extra attention to be ready to be successful in school and in life. Donnas’ dedication, energy, joy and love for children have been and continue to be phenomenal,” said Don Mowry. Since the age of thirteen, she has volunteered with service organizations that worked with youth and over the years developed a strong belief that all children need to know they are valued to give them hope to succeed. Donna is being honored for her work as director of the UWEC Early Literacy Intervention Program, Services and Evaluation (ECLIPSE), mentoring young adults who work with children, as well as coordinating and training young volunteers for many service organizations. ECLIPSE at UW-Eau Claire is in its 13th year as an AmeriCorps program that serves area low-income and at-risk preschool age children, assisting them in increasing their language, literacy and social skills to prepare them for school and lifelong learning. The program also gives college students with financial need an opportunity to give back to the Eau Claire community while developing skills and experience needed in the professional world. Donna spends countless hours, including preparing home cooked meals, training college students to work with the children participating in ECLIPSE. The children in the program have been identified with delayed skills, and because of Donna’s efforts, they will be on a level playing field with their peers when they enter the classroom. Donna believes that getting pre-school children at the right level of reading and writing through one-on-one attention is the key to providing a foundation for success in school. Coordinating and training young volunteers for service organizations has been another way Donna has given of her time and talents. The students she works with come from many different backgrounds and educational fields of study. Through her leadership they all come together as teams and work together as groups to fulfill the needs of the children they are paired with. She has expanded the involvement of ECLIPSE program members to provide interaction with children at some Beaver Creek Reserve events. Donna also recruits volunteers in addition to Corps members to participate in Tidy up the Town, Global Youth Service Day, and Literacy Events such as Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party.A new endeavor she started in 2014 is to help establish a literacy area at the Community Table where university students read with children while they are there. She wants the students to learn that service is important and become civic minded members of the communities in which they will live and work. Donna hopes that the numerous preschool children she has connected with over the years will remember that somebody cared about them, which will in some way have a positive impact on their future. Her husband David has been her greatest supporter. No matter where they go or what they do, service will always be important. The grant recipient that Donna has chosen is UWEC Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Program, Services & Evaluation (ECLIPSE)
Pete Riley Use your resources. The gift for listening, understanding, and seeking avenues to fulfill basic survival needs for at-risk youngsters was instilled in Pete Riley when he was in elementary school.“It was the influence of my 6th grade teacher at Park Elementary School, Jim Ellingson, and my choir teacher at the middle school, George Upthall, which led me to“know”when I was 12 years old that I wanted to be an elementary school teacher,” Pete recalls.“I learned an important lesson from Mr. Upthall which would guide me in working with children. Not only was he my choir teacher, but outside of school, he put me to work hauling wood. During that time I had a smart mouth; I thought it was neat to be witty. Mr. Upthall was the first teacher to confront me about being respectful, and I quickly learned it was okay to be funny as long as you are not funny at someone else’s expense.” That was a turning point in Pete’s life. He came to understand how vital being there for kids, especially at-risk kids, can be through his work as a teacher and now Head of Instruction at McKinley School. Pete observes,“I can see the strength of 13 and 14 year olds who are raising their younger siblings, and it is humbling to me because these same youngsters then have to face adulthood on their own. Seeing their search for survival moves me, and I try to alleviate their struggles, to teach them basic skills, and to provide them with avenues for survival.” Testimony to Pete’s amazing efforts on behalf of young people is seen with his ongoing dedication and participation in The Community Table. There he has served as Co-Chair for the past 7 years. Rachel Keniston, Director of The Community Table, praises Pete’s leadership; “His efforts in fund raising for the Community Table were admirable, and I feel he was instrumental in the move we made to our current location.” Pete advocates for kids through his work with several community agencies: the Department of Human Services, law enforcement, mental health professionals, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and UW-Eau Claire. Currently he is a supervisor with the North West Regional Detention Center and the Eau Claire County Jail educational programs. McKinley Board Members Sue Waits and Jackie Belka point to the importance of Pete Riley in young people’s lives:“He is often the one constant factor they have. They are his first priority, and it shows in everything he does.” As he worked with youngsters and their families, Pete came to understand that survival is a basic need many of these young people face on a daily basis. “I continue to be humbled and motivated by the strength of each family to face every day grasping for survival,” he observes,“When there is no phone and no car, basic tasks like getting a sick child to the doctor are almost insurmountable and, therefore, may not occur.” Pete’s use of resources to reach above-and-beyond for the at-risk youngsters he works with is testimony to his dedication and determination to provide a bridge of survival skills which will allow not just survival, but growth. Carole Spenser, a close friend, eloquently speaks to Pete’s personal side:“Pete’s parents influenced his choice of profession, but their influence runs much deeper. From his mother, a teacher, he learned frugality and the use of resources. From his dad he learned the gentle art of persuasion and the importance of building relationships. Yes, Peter is the product of loving parents who influenced and guided him, just as he is now the influence and guide to many young people.Well done, Peter.Your parents would be so very proud of you.” The grant recipient that Pete has chosen is McKinley Charter School Post-Secondary Success Fund.
Kathy Rulien-Bareis As an art teacher, my goal is to allow all of my students various opportunities to communicate their ideas creatively with independence. It is independent expression that motivates us to learn more. Kathy Rulien-Bareis’ life commitment to children was ignited by the divine spark of volunteerism when she was a student in high school.“I did not want to spend time in study hall, so I volunteered to work with younger students.” From that point on, the spark glowed and intensified Kathy’s passion to create and open doors of opportunities for children through art. “For me it is all about the kids,” she reflects. “We all need connections to give purpose and meaning to our life.” Kathy sought those connections for children, especially children with exceptional needs, through programs like The Young Artist Workshops focusing on the students with special needs, the Adaptive Art Program, and the Visioneer Design Challenge for gifted students. Kathy was instrumental in opening these doors for youngsters, allowing them to express their own creativity and artistic being. “Through their eyes,” Kathy stated,“I too see a world of possibilities rather than obstacles.” And with that perspective, Kathy developed Prime Products, a clay creation business, about 15 years ago. “It was a kernel of an idea borne from my need to work with kids and instill in them an entrepreneurial spirit.” The “kernel” popped and, since that time, Kathy’s spirit of involving youngsters in the world of business through creative endeavors has enhanced the creativity, the connectedness, and the well-being of the youngsters involved. Indeed, her early penchant to give of herself through volunteerism working with children has soared. Tim O’Reilly, Principal at DeLong Middle School, points with pride to the fact that “under Kathy’s guidance students have had their works honored by companies like Crayola and organizations such as the Wisconsin Art Education Association and the National Art Education Association. Thousands of dollars in profit from Prime Products have been donated to several local nonprofits, including Feed My People, the American Red Cross, Bob’s House for Dogs, and the Eau Claire County Humane Association. In addition, the students in Prime Products have donated gift cards to Mayo Clinic-Eau Claire and Sacred Heart Hospital to be used by cancer patients who are in treatment at those facilities.” Enhancing art expression for children with physical challenges motivated Kathy to develop and patent the Adapt-A-Cut and Adapt-A-Hold tools.“I have been working for many years to find ways to rethink the use of common art tools with a universal design for those children to use, and I am gratified to see these youngsters use them as avenues to express their creativity,” Kathy stated. From a young volunteer in high school, to a teacher, to a mentor, Kathy Rulien-Bareis’ influence has radiated through her interactions not only on the local level but on the state level as well. She has long been a proponent of the need for creative expression through the arts and, among her many awards, Kathy has been recognized for her exemplary efforts on behalf of children in receiving the Herb Kohl Fellowship Award for her entrepreneurial endeavors in starting her own company “B Able To, Inc.”, the Wisconsin Association of Art Educators Middle Level Art Teacher of the Year, and the Peter J. Geisser Special Needs Art Educators Award from the National Art Educators Association. Karen Grow Horan, Professor Emeritus from UW-Eau Claire, eloquently praised Kathy, stating “Without question, Kathy is one of the most creative, dynamic and committed teachers with whom my students and I have ever had the pleasure of working, and her values and desires to have her students succeed have always been worthy of emulation.” The grant recipient that Kathy has chosen is Bob’s House for Dogs.
Katherine Schneider ~ Legend of the Hopi Katchina doll, Tehabi (A man with a mobility impairment that is being carried by a blind man)
“You see for me-I’ll walk for you.” Katherine was born blind and was the first blind student to go through the Kalamazoo, Michigan, public schools, so her first experiences in advocacy were asking to have her own needs met. Her parents encouraged her to take her education as far as possible. Her mother read books aloud to her that weren’t available on records or in Braille. She credits her teachers with doing a great job figuring out how to teach her effectively. These experiences inspired her not only to deal with the challenges of her own disability, but to help others. Kathie arrived in Eau Claire twenty five years ago and is being honored for all her philanthropic work educating youth about disabilities, promoting community awareness, and mentoring children and families with disabilities. In college Katherine met other blind students as well as students with other disabilities and realized that they faced similar barriers of isolation and people with uninformed assumptions about their abilities. She saw an opportunity to educate people further when she gave talks about her Seeing Eye Dog. The theme of her talks, whether to community groups, university students or youth is,“How can we make full access to the good things of life happen for all of us, whatever our abilities and disabilities?” This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Kathie is using her creative talents to celebrate twenty-five different kinds of access. As she says,“It’s more than curb cuts and accessible bathrooms!”She also established and contributes to the Access Eau Claire Fund at the Eau Claire Community Foundation that generates funding for nonprofits, many of which will also benefit children. When Kathie retired from her career as a clinical psychologist, she decided to do some writing including a blog,“Kathie Comments,” two memoirs, and a children’s book, Your Treasure Hunt: Disabilities and Finding Your Gold. She wrote Your Treasure Hunt to help parents and kids with or without disabilities to talk about the good parts and the hard parts of having a disability. Motivated by the fact that there were very limited book choices about people with disabilities when she was growing up, Kathie has also endowed an award, the Schneider Family Book Awards. This award is now in its thirteenth year and honors children’s books with disability content that portray disability as part of life – rather than tragic, special or inspirational. She felt that if you offer an award, more books will be written; this has proven to be true as the number of entrants continues to grow each year. Thinking about disabilities and other tough situations, Katherine often talks about finding the pearls. A pearl is created when a grain of sand gets inside an oyster and is gradually covered by layers of calcium carbonate, creating something uniquely beautiful.“Some of the pearls of having a disability that I try to communicate to parents and children are the humorous situations we encounter as we reach across barriers towards each other --and the interdependence we have that makes all of our lives richer.” Katherine would like to be remembered as someone who both accepted and gave help. The grant recipient that Kathie has chosen is Access Eau Claire Fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation
Jodi Thesing-Ritter “Dreaming big. Making it happen.” ~ Blugold Beginnings Motto Jodi became aware firsthand of social inequality growing up in a diverse community in Texas. Her childhood and college experiences in Texas fueled her passion to fight for equitable access to education for underserved populations. Jodi is being honored for her leadership and philanthropy, including the creation of Blugold Beginnings, as well as numerous other youth development programs. Jodi is the founder and director of Blugold Beginnings at UW-Eau Claire. Blugold Beginnings educates and inspires underserved students to believe that a post-secondary education is not only important, but attainable. The program involves working with local schools to provide a comprehensive college connection for 5th graders through graduating seniors. UW-Eau Claire students are hired to mentor the youth in the program. Kim Way confirms,“Through Jodi’s work, many young adults have been able to attain a college education and a future, often when they believed there was none.” Jodi has also secured nearly two million dollars in grants and philanthropy to support this program. Jodi has been instrumental in strengthening 4-H Youth Development in Eau Claire County in all aspects of programming. She has helped the 4-H outreach and afterschool program have over 1,200 direct contacts a year with youth in non-traditional 4-H settings. Sara Donnerbauer expounds,“Jodi is a tireless champion of 4-H development, being a club leader of the largest club in Eau Claire County for the past 13 years, an Eau Claire County Fair Committee member, and instituting the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Day at the Eau Claire County Fair.” Not only has she worked hard to raise funds for several 4-H programs and projects, but for years Jodi and her family have provided numerous students the opportunity to have first hand agricultural experiences at their farm. Driven by her passion for social equality, Jodi has organized the Civil Rights Pilgrimage, a twice a year, 10 day trip to all of the key historical places in the Civil Rights movement. Before, during and after the trip, she teaches a class to help students understand Civil Rights and the implications for today. Many times she has funded scholarships for deserving students to participate in the pilgrimage trip. Jodi has aided hundreds of college students to participate in this tremendous immersion experience. Promoting more opportunities for youth sports, especially for girls, is also important to Jodi. She coaches as well as organizes softball tournaments and the Eau Claire Fastpitch leagues, to name a few. When the youth softball/baseball community needed more parks, especially on Eau Claire’s northwest side, Jodi stepped right in to help develop the park and work hard on the fundraising for the new Jeffers Park Development Project. “The most gratifying thing about mentoring youth is helping them find their voices and learn to use them to make the world a better place,” claims Jodi, but being a mother of five children is her biggest accomplishment: Miranda (18), Morgan (17), Makena (Deceased), Mason (9) and McCabe (7). Together with the children, Jodi and her husband, Scott, run their 80 acre farm and livestock trucking business. Their newest family business is called the Eau Claire Sport Warehouse, which opened on the west side of town in June of 2014. The family converted an old warehouse to create a space where kids and families can afford to play. Jodi aspires to leave the world a better place than she found it and has certainly already accomplished this, as well as inspiring her own family to do the same. The grant recipient that Jodi has chosen is UW-Eau Claire Blugold Beginnings
Thank You Each person being honored here today plays a vital role in impacting the lives of children and youth. To many of them, it isn’t just the job; it is part of their personal being. Many will tell us they only did what they thought was needed. We all know there is much more to the story. Let’s listen carefully, as we may all hear something that will remind us what truly engaged and committed persons can accomplish. This past year, the Children’s Legacy Luncheon volunteers, along with the Trustees and staff of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, have worked to shape this luncheon to be a community event that recognizes individuals and highlights the needs of children while raising funds. Following this goal, the Board of Trustees established the Children’s Legacy Fund, an endowment that will provide grants to area non-profits serving area children and youth. Each honoree will have a grant given to a charitable program that is reflective of what we are distinguishing them for today. We extend a tremendous thank you to the following partners who make this event happen: • Our Gold and Silver sponsors • The financial support of table sponsors and contributors to honorariums • The Board of Trustees of the Eau Claire Community Foundation • The members of the Luncheon Planning Committee for their many hours of time and talent • All of the families and friends who are joining us today • Most importantly, today’s honorees for sharing their commitment and stories as an inspiration to all of us
Thank you to everyone for sharing in this special day!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN’S LEGACY LUNCHEON MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Judy Clark BIOGRAPHIES Nikki Hanna Minette Ponick PHOTOGRAPHY BY Rick Mickelson, UWEC SHARP PHOTO Bill Eklund
GREENDOOR GRAPHICS Paul Cyr COMPUTER WIZARDS James Dierauer MOMENTS VIDEO PRODUCTION Richard Wahl NESTLÉ NUTRITION Martha Voepel
Jason Lin-Piano, Elena Smith-Clarinet, Sophia and Zoe Smith-Cello
Children’s Legacy Luncheon CHAIRPERSONS Minette Ponick • Nikki Hanna • Bob Carr • Kelly Shanley Nordstrom • Hannah Walsh • Carol Morin Jill Williams • Penny Crochiere • Jeanne Herman
VOLUNTEERS Rose Wiechmann • Pat LuCore • Nancee Burbank • Donna Gilbertson • Jody Becker • Cheryl Peick Robin Kranig • Rebecca White Body • Sue Bornick • Anngi Jacobson • Sharon Peterson • Colleen Bates Chris Hambuch-Boyle • Sara Antonson • Andrea Sullivan • Betsy McDougall Gibbs
HONOREE SELECTION COMMITTEE Jeanne Herman • Penny Crochiere • Bob Carr • Colleen Bates • Andrea Sullivan • Sara Antonson
Thank You The Eau Claire Community Foundation extends a very special “thank you” to all the volunteers of the Children’s Legacy Luncheon. Your commitment and dedication makes this event possible!
Past Outstanding Achievement Award Honorees 2002
2006
2011
Audrey Bryan
Karen Alexander Rich Boardman David J. Franks, Ph.D. Yong Kay Moua Susan Rowe, M.D. Todd Teske
Kathern Axelsen Neal Benham, DDS Ruth E. Harris Marnie Hersrud Jan Proctor John Schaaf
(posthumously)
Carol Gabler Tom Kidd Dotty Lillo Dean Schultz
2003 Ruth Gullerud Steve Kristo Barbara Shafer Mike Troy (posthumously)
Ken Van Es Bette Wahl
2004 Bernie Trettin Daniel Kincaid, M.D. Barbara Breen (posthumously)
Bill Read, M.D. Kimamo Wahome Ruth Wallace
2005 Owen & Janice Ayres Linda Bohacek William Conway (posthumously)
Wynne Cook Rob Fadness Tim Robertson, M.D.
2007
2012
BJ & Bea Farmer Betsy McDougall-Gibbs Emily Moore Kitty Rahl Betty Smith
Phillip Fey Neil Hanson Bruce Hering Linda Johnson Andrea Sullivan Paula Wainscott
2008 Judge Thomas Barland Dr. Donald & Gloria Barnes Doug Greenhalgh (posthumously)
Beth Hicks Ronald Lessard Dr. Terry Sheridan
2009 Naomi Harris Marvin Lansing, Ph.D. Bob Lesniewski Carolyn Pritchett Emilio Rinaldi Barbara and Alvin Rolland
2010 Helen Andresen (posthumously)
Robert Carr Sherry Jasper Mark Johnson Ivar Lunde Jack and Lorraine Schilling
2013 Sara Antonson Ron Buckli Susan Hintgen Betsy Kell Rob Reid Arlene Wright
2014 Colleen Bates Chris Hambuch-Boyle Vicki Hoehn Christopher Stratton Lisa Walter
The Children’s Legacy Luncheon Fund and the Endowment are funds of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. Our Vision The Children’s Legacy Luncheon increases awareness of issues critical to the health and welfare of children by raises funds for use in the Chippewa Valley to support initiatives on behalf of children.
Thank you for supporting the health and welfare of children in the Chippewa Valley by attending the Children’s Legacy Luncheon!
Our Mission We strengthen our community by offering donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by serving as a catalyst to address community needs.