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Annual Report2016-2017

Letter from the Chair

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to be able to report to you on the continuing success of meeting our mission at Easter Seals Wisconsin. With your compassionate support, we continue to provide help, hope, and answers for individuals with disabilities and special needs and their families whose needs cannot be overlooked. We are inspired by the life-changing outcomes of our advocacy, our services, and the economic impact that our programs offer to individuals, families, and communities. Although we are providing the opportunity and expertise, the people we serve give back with personal growth, independence, confidence, and triumphs.

The outcome of Easter Seals Wisconsin’s efforts, to help individuals be self-sufficient contributors to society, allows them to live their lives with dignity.

As you will read in the following report, our programs have again excelled at meeting the needs of our communities. Camp Wawbeek served 1,271 campers and 808 campers were served at Respite Camp. Our FARM Program served 459 farmers. Self-Employment Services and the Disability Helpline of Outagamie County continue to assist and guide adults with disabilities toward independence and self-sufficiency.

The management, staff, and volunteers of Easter Seals Wisconsin are truly remarkable people, accomplishing exceptional results in the face of an ever-changing environment. Knowing there will always be challenges we must face, and that change is inevitable, the work at Easter Seals Wisconsin is first and foremost about the people we serve, their families, and their communities. It is through your generosity and partnership that the foundation for our continuing success has been built.

We thank you for your kindness and support and promise to continue to deliver the preeminent programs you can be proud of.

Pam BirschbachChair of the BoardEaster Seals Wisconsin

Easter Seals WisconsinBoard of Directors

By the Numbers

808Children and adults were served by our Respite Program

1,271Campers enjoyed Camp Wawbeek

459Farmers were given advice and assistance

that will help them remain in agriculture

15Entrepreneurs moved toward self-sufficiency

through our Self-Employment Services Program

957Children and adults with disabilities were served

through the Disability HelpLine of Outagamie County

FARM Respite WawbeekSelf-EmploymentServices

HelpLine

Financials (Fiscal Year 2016-2017)

Service Fees

Contributions

Grants

Investment Income

Donation Center*

Bequests

Other

Total Revenue

$1,518,760

$915,384

$633,226

$375,926

$260,224

$307

$2,962

$3,706,789

Unrestricted/Temporarily Restricted Revenue

*Does not include depreciation expense of $18,623

TOTAL NET ASSETS

$10,822,554

Service Fees

41%

Contributions

25%

Grants

17%

Investment Income/Other

10%

Donation Center

7%

Bequests

0%

Unrestricted/TemporarilyRestrictedRevenue

Program Expenses

Camp Wawbeek

30%

Respite Camp

30%

FARM Program

15%

Development

9%

Public Education

6%

Individual Assistance 2%

Administration

4%

Self-EmploymentServices

3%Easter Seals, Inc.

(National)

1%

Camp Wawbeek

Respite Camp

FARM Program

Self-Employment Services

Individual Assistance

Public Education

Total Program

Expenses

$1,022,663

$1,020,494

$495,986

$73,271

Support Expenses

Administration

Development

Easter Seals, Inc.(National)

Total Support

Expenses

$131,325

$312,273

$38,326

$481,924

TOTAL EXPENSES*

$3,387,525

$87,692

$205,495

$2,905,601

*Does not include depreciation expense of $357,359.Both charts taken from financial statements audited by SVA, Certified Public Accountants, S.C.

Program andSupport

Expenses

Camp and Respite Services

Time off from caring for another − a respite − is the number one need of families with a loved one with disabilities in Wisconsin. To address that need, Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps (Camp Wawbeek and Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp, both located in Wisconsin Dells) offer well-deserved breaks for parents and caregivers while their loved ones enjoy innovative recreational opportunities in an accessible environment.

Camp WawbeekWhile fun is the top priority at Camp Wawbeek, campers gain new skills, report increased independence, and have the opportunity to make lifelong friends who can provide a year-round network of social support. In 2016-2017, 1,271 campers enjoyed the “Wawbeek Experience,” almost doubling the number of campers served just ten years ago.

Our outstanding staff work hard to ensure that our camp programs continue to evolve to best meet the needs of campers and their families.

Wawbeek Campers

Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite CampThe Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp is the only statewide, overnight respite program in Wisconsin. It serves hundreds of people from around the state, including many from counties where few or no respite programs exist. In 2016-2017, 808 campers attended Respite sessions. Most Respite campers have severe cognitive, physical, or behavioral disabilities and many are medically fragile, highly disruptive or cannot be left alone because they could harm themselves or others. Respite Camp operates sessions year-round. They provide one-to-one care as needed and individualized recreational opportunities for campers − providing that all-important break for caregivers.

Statistics from annual camper family surveys.

AmeriCorps PartnershipThe Easter Seals Wisconsin − AmeriCorps Partnership is an integral part of Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps. In 2016-2017, 52 AmeriCorps members served year-round at both Camp Wawbeek and Respite Camp, contributing immeasurably to the quality and scope of programs offered.

These members secure community volunteers who help make it possible for Easter Seals Wisconsin to serve even more children and adults with disabilities and their families. From Veterans’ Family Camps to Transitions Weekends, AmeriCorps members contribute thousands of hours of service to the community, making a deep impact.

87% 84% 87%

Percentage of campers who live

in the family household.

Camp helped strengthen and

improve relationships with family and friends.

Respite time helped improve

overall health and well-being.

Vocational Services

Easter Seals Wisconsin is proud to provide vocational services for people with disabilities throughout the state of Wisconsin. The purpose of these services is to help people with disabilities explore and pursue employment options. This may involve providing recommendations for ways to accommodate their disability in their current job, or assistance in finding or creating a new career that may better suit their needs.

There are two primary Vocational Services Programs: Self-Employment Services and the FARM Program. In both programs, Rehabilitation Specialists provide guidance and support, recommend methods of accommodating disabilities, help identify community resources including referrals to funding sources, and provide disability awareness training and education.

Self-Employment ServicesWhile traditional workplaces cannot always accommodate every disability, self-employment may offer an alternative path to self-sufficiency. Easter Seals Wisconsin's Self-Employment Services program helps entrepreneurs determine the feasibility of their business idea and complete a business plan to achieve their goal of starting their own business.

A survey conducted among Self-Employment Services entrepreneurs showed that 86% of clients who completed a business plan with the help of Self-Employment Services continued to successfully operate a business for at least one year, and 71% were not employed prior to assistance from Self-Employment Services.

In 2016-2017, Self-Employment Services worked with 15 individuals to help their dream of owning a business come true. Easter Seals Wisconsin’s Self-Employment Services program is truly making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Frahm’s Sugar Creek FarmAfter two major work-related injuries, Perry

Frahm was no longer able to work in competitive employment. With previous experience in maple syrup production, Perry had the knowledge and

desire to build a successful business and become independent again through self-employment.

See Perry’s Story:eastersealswisconsin.com/did-you-know

FARM ProgramSince 1991, the Easter Seals Wisconsin FARM (Farm Assessment and Rehabilitation Methods) Program has specialized in helping farmers return to farming after a disabling illness or injury, or continue farming with a chronic condition. They can also assist people with disabilities to begin an agricultural career. The FARM Program offers the resources and support to help people achieve their goals of developing a successful farm operation.

In 2016-2017, 459 farmers were served. This highly-regarded program serves as the national model for similar programs, not only in methods used and success rates, but because of their successful partnership with the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and with UW-Extension to form AgrAbility of Wisconsin. The FARM Program provides DVR with on-site assessments and rehabilitation plans for eligible farmers.

Beginning Farmer Program PartnershipThe Beginning Farmer Program is funded by a USDA grant received by the FARM Program in partnership with the Wisconsin Farm Center and UW-Extension. The goal of this program is to provide outreach and individualized guidance, information, and technical assistance necessary for farmers and farm families to develop and implement sustainable succession plans for their farm business operations to transition to the next generation of beginning farmers. Since the program’s first year in 2015, it has exceeded all of its goals and will continue to serve this population of farmers in Wisconsin again through 2017-2018.

Easter Seals Wisconsin’s FARM Program is nationally honored and serves as a national model to similar programs across the nation.

Jones FarmOver twenty years ago, Darrel Jones was involved

in an ATV accident, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. After recovery, and despite his

disability, Darrel was determined to continue running a successful operation.

See Darrel’s Story:eastersealswisconsin.com/did-you-know

This portable lift system gives Jones the independence he needs to operate his farm.

Additional Services

Disability HelpLine of Outagamie CountyThe Easter Seals Wisconsin Disability HelpLine of Outagamie County was created through a bequest from Loretta K. Ricker and serves people with disabilities in Outagamie County.

In 2016-2017, 957 children and adults with disabilities received assistance through the HelpLine in five core areas:

�Information and assistance for disability-related needs �Financial assistance or loans of disability-related equipment �Parent support groups for caregivers of children with disabilities �Social and recreational programming for families who have a family member with autism �Guardianship training program

Avenues to UnderstandingEaster Seals Wisconsin’s Avenues to Understanding is a disability awareness educational program offered free of charge to public and private schools, as well as community groups throughout the state. The comprehensive curriculum, created to foster understanding and acceptance, offers units for young people ages 3-18. Download a copy directly from our website: edu.eastersealswisconsin.com.

Twice a year, Easter Seals Wisconsin publishes the Independence newsletter for over 7,000 people. It includes public education as well as information on programs, services and special events. If you are interested in receiving the Independence newsletter, please visit our website where you can submit your information to receive the newsletter by mail or email.

Adaptive SwingA client received an adaptive swing from the

Disability HelpLine of Outagamie County

To learn more about the HelpLine:edu.eastersealswisconsin.com

Empowerment $10,000+John AspinwallCharles & Jean BalsmeiderThomas & Margaret BertramEric & Dawn BlankenheimTom & Margaret DiehlDan & Jennifer GavinskiJason & Beth KlawonnTom Lucke

Opportunity $5,000+Frank & Colleen DeiningerDan & Linda GantzJoe & Pam GusselTodd & Shari NelsonRandy NeumanDave & Joy RoystonMark & Kristin SchmitzJohn F. SubyTurk & Judy Waterman

Dignity $2,500+Mary BreunigRichard ClackDean & Angie EllenbeckerGary GusselTom HoltzGary & Ann KarchPaul & Anne KarchDave KnocheJoe & Patricia KrantzTim McIllwainTom & Sandy MuschitzSteve & Kelly PeotterMichael StickneyScott & April StevensonJohn TeevanJohn & Joanne Van WieTom & Patti Woodward

Presidents Council $1,000+Darlene BallwegEric & Pam BirschbachJerry BrabazonRobert & Mary ColeWayne & Diane CoreyAndy & Jessie CrooksRichard Davies & Gayle HallerThomas & Deborah DegnanJacklyn DickensT EllenbeckerBrian ElliottRobert FiskumMadelyn GlaedenTom HellerChris & Cyndi Hemmer

Ken & Marilyn JahnSteve & Andrea JankeDean & Lisa KalmertonJim & Marilyn KarchMark Kliewer & Eileen AhearnMary KrallLinda A. KurthPat LeMireAlexander & Mary Lee McKenzieMary Ann McKenziePaul MolinaroJon & Patricia MyersMatt & Mallory NiesenLucas PricePaul PriceThomas & Susan RippleMark RooneyElliott RossWilliam & Jane SchloerRobert & Ruth SkoronskiJohn W. StevensonRon & Laureen ThorstadMike & Karin VictorsonJack & Mary Waterman

Sustaining $500+Frank & Renee AckerMary & Mike AltschaeflJon & Char BernanderCarlen & Philip BlevinsGeorge & Regina BlockBob BohnsackBrian & Yogie BrownBrandon & Bridget BuellChuck & Bonnie BuellRobin BuerkiPeter CaseyTodd DemonteRonald DiersenJay EllenbeckerMeg GaugerMichael & Mary GenskeTim & Diane HansonDuane HendricksonHerm HerkertMark HomanJeff JosephsonTim & Gail KinzelJeffrey & Debra KrygielFrank & Amy LaundrieJohn LochnerRick & Amia LonigroWilliam MadlenerJeff & Marci MorrisDean & Pat PierringerDan & Jean Poulson

Dennis & Bertie ReifsteckBarry RichterWilliam & Cynthia RobertsBo & Kelly RyanJim & Shirley SchommerCheryl ShultRaymond SmithTrent & Christine SveomSteven J. TrompT.J. Van WieBen VezzettiP. Andrew & Nancy WareKaren WeberJohn, Marti & Emily WollnerJames Zell

Supporting $250+Jason AdamanyJames & Meg AllmannBob AndereggApol & Lauren ArenasMichael & Jacqueline BarberPeter BartonKelly BauerDick & Jennifer BergstromMatt BernsteinKevin & Christina BurkeMichael & Susan BurtchBrian & Jane BuslerJim ChaloupkaEmily ColemanRobert & Paula CooleyMike & Laurie CrooksGlenn & Marybeth DeedonDoug & Kathleen DittmannFrank DulakChris & Suzie EckermanDave EllenbeckerMontgomery Elmer & Pat McConnellEdward & Susan EwanSteven FaesslerRick & Debra FantiniMary Beth FeulnerJames & Marcia FournessVirginia FurthGreg & Michelle GardTom & Beth GarrowMike & Debbie GauerkeDean GrayMrs. El Terasawa GrilleyDean & Pam GrunerRick HabeckDave & Patti HalberslabenRobert & Cheryl HaysJim Hegenbarth

Friends of Easter Seals Wisconsin

Supporting $250+ (continued) Lorraine HollingsworthLorna HotzJames Imhoff, IIIDavid & Sally JensenChuck & Kathy KampRick & Cindi KekulaTom Kelly & Sue BabcockCarl & Dottie KlawonnDave KlinnerPatricia KlippelEd & Pat LenardPaul & Julie LeverenzKenneth LiebergenThomas LinleyJerry LuebkeAmy LygaJane & Michael MacLeanMel MarohlJohn & Clare MartinkovicRichard & Jean McKenzieMatt & Melissa MoorenZach MorleyRobert NicholdsBrad NiebuhrKeith NiemuthChristopher & Anne NoyesMary Anne & William OemichenAnn OlsonRod & Patsy OpsalNorman PeckJames Peterson & Susan CollinsCindy RandallSharon RapkinMyra ReillyMichael & Barbara RiesFrederick & Patricia RuegseggerDean RugotskaMichel SandersMike & Norah SandersKen & Lois SavilleMarc & Kelly SchmaltzThomas & Ann SchwabeAlan SeleneRichard SeversonMarv & Judy SiegertGerald Slagoski, Jr.Michael SprangerJohn & Janet StathasJohn & Patricia SternadBob & Tami StubbeJim & Beverly SundJamie & Jessica SwanChris & Jill Tancill

Brandon, Melanie & Logan TerebaHenry & Kim TheisenAnne & James ThomeJohn UhlerAndy & Becca VoeltnerMaureen VossBob & Mary WeberAndrew & Molly WeiningerStephanie & Edward WeisseCory WipperfurthFrances WollerStuart & Betsy Zadra

Businesses & Organizations $250+Ad PressAd-Lit Distributing, Publishing & InternetAffiliated Foundation, Inc.Ag Country Farm Credit ServicesAmerican Family Insurance, James NickAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 534Aqua Finance, Inc.Architectural Design Consultants, Inc.AVISTA EsterlineB7 PharmacyBallweg ChevroletBank of Wisconsin DellsBergstrom CorporationBest Price Plumbing, Inc.Birdies 4 LifeBlackhawk Wawbeek FoundationBlankenheim ServicesBlue Plate CateringBobber’s Island GrillBOH PartnershipBreak Thru BeverageBuffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille, LLCCanepa School of DanceCarl F. Statz & Sons, Inc.Cascades Paper GroupCentral Concrete Cutting, Inc.Century 21 AffiliatedCentury 21 Affiliated - Madison EastCentury 21 Colleen RealtyCentury 21 Dairyland Realty NorthChalet Lanes & Lounge, Inc.Champan InsuranceChildren’s Miracle Network

Friends of Easter Seals Wisconsin

Circle K Wisconsin - Upper Michigan DistrictClack CorporationCountry Bumpkin Farm MarketCounty Materials CorporationCreative Business InteriorsDane County Council of Snowmobile ClubsDells Boat CompanyDelta Dental of WisconsinDevil’s Head ResortDirty Ducts CleaningD’Onofrio, Kottke & Assoc., Inc.Dunkin’ DonutsEdward & Hannah M. Rutledge CharitiesElks - Janesville Lodge # 254Elks - Madison Ladies Auxiliary Lodge # 410Elks - Milwaukee Lodge # 46Elks - Two Rivers Lodge # 1380Elks - Waukesha Lodge # 400Elks - Wausau Lodge # 248Epilepsy Foundation of SE WisconsinESA - Wisconsin State CouncilESA - Zeta BetaESA - Zeta Omega Chapter 5457ESPN MadisonFrank Beer DistributorsGasser ConstructionGauerke Tire & Auto LLCGeneral Engineering Co., Inc.Ghidorzi Hotel GroupGolden Triangle Drifters Snowmobile ClubGrand Marquis InnGreat Northern RailwayGreat Wolf LodgeGroup Health CooperativeH.A.N.D.S for AutismHartman’s CateringHausmann-Johnson InsuranceHilti N.A.Ho-Chunk Gaming-Wisconsin DellsHoliday WholesaleHoltz Builders, Inc.Home Care Medical, Inc.Hope Ladies GuildIdeal BuildersJ.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.Janke General ContractorsJohnson BankJohnson Sales, Inc.JustAgame Fieldhouse

Kalahari ResortsKenosha Area Disabilities Service GroupKey Point ManagementKiwanis Club of AllouezKiwanis Club of Appleton - Golden KKiwanis Club of BarabooKiwanis Club of BarronKiwanis Club of Beaver DamKiwanis Club of BurlingtonKiwanis Club of CambriaKiwanis Club of De PereKiwanis Club of DodgevilleKiwanis Club of Eau Claire - Early RisersKiwanis Club of Fond du Lac - FabulousKiwanis Club of Fort AtkinsonKiwanis Club of Greater East TroyKiwanis Club of Greater RacineKiwanis Club of Greater WausauKiwanis Club of Janesville - Blackhawk Golden KKiwanis Club of KenoshaKiwanis Club of Kenosha - WesternKiwanis Club of KielKiwanis Club of Madison - Downtown, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Madison - East, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Madison - WestKiwanis Club of Manitowoc - Golden KKiwanis Club of MiddletonKiwanis Club of ParklandKiwanis Club of PewaukeeKiwanis Club of PortageKiwanis Club of Ripon- Early BirdKiwanis Club of SpoonerKiwanis Club of Two RiversKleenMarkKlement’s Sausage CompanyKlinner InsuranceKnights of Columbus - Council # 614Knights of Columbus - Monroe Council # 1471Knights of Columbus - Wisconsin State CouncilKnuckleheads Family Entertainment CenterKohl’s Department Store

Kothe Real Estate Partners, LLCKraemer Brothers, LLCKrantz ElectricLady Queen of PeaceLincoln Financial AdvisorsM & M BakeryM3 InsuranceMadison LightingMarathon Cheese CorporationMassMutual WisconsinMcFarlanes’Mckesson Medical SurgicalMermaid Car WashMicrosoft CorporationMiller-Bradford & RisbergModern Heating & CoolingMonk’s Bar & GrillMoosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.Morgan Sand & GravelMukwonago Area School DistrictMutual of AmericaNakoma Golf ClubNeuman Pools, Inc.New Haven Sno StreakersNew Life Pet Adoption CenterNicholds Claims AdjustingNicksic ElectricNike Factory Store Wisconsin DellsNitty GrittyNordic Home Inspection LLCNorth Central Health CareOak BankOptimist Club - Wausau BreakfastOptimist Club of Brillion, Inc.Optimist Club of Mount HorebOregon Community BankOriginal Wisconsin DucksOutlets at The DellsPark BankPeoples State BankPine Valley Golf CoursePreferred Electric & Heating LLCPreferred TitleRed Eye Brewing CompanyRemco MedicalReynolds Urethane Recycling, Inc.Richland HospitalRiesterer & Schnell, Inc.Ripple ManagementRiverside & Great Northern RailwayRoss Realty Group

Ryder Transportation ServicesS. D. Ellenbecker, Inc.SDE PropertiesSauk County ARCSavers, Inc.SCA TissueSecura InsuranceShawano AMVETS Post 10Spectrum Brands Inc.Spectrum Business - Enterprise SolutionsSports ImpressionsSpringdale FarmSR Bidinger Yellow Pages, Inc.St. Clare Hospital and Health ServicesSt. Mary’s Outpatient CenterStand Rock HospitalityStifel NicolausStratford Building Supply, Inc.Summit Credit UnionSVASYSCO Food Services of BarabooTASCThe Suby GroupThrive FooderyTito’s Handmade VodkaTommy Bartlett, Inc.Trappers Turn Golf ClubTrempealeau / Buffalo County Tavern LeagueTwo Rivers Signs & Designs of PortageVan Der Geest FarmsVFW - Door County Post 3088VFW - Holmen Post 7908Vienna Tourism CommissionVirtual PropertiesW. W. Grainger, Inc.WCCU Lake DeltonWelton EnterprisesWESTconsin Credit UnionWild Ridge Golf CourseWild Rock Golf ClubWilderness Hotel & Golf ResortWilmot Key ClubWisconsin Elks Association, Inc.Wisconsin Elks Major Project Committee BoardWisconsin Elks Major ProjectWisconsin Financial GroupWisconsin Foam ProductsWisconsin Guild of Chimney Service Specialists

Businesses & Organizations $250+ (continued)Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District of Circle K Intl.Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Key Club DistrictWisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis DistrictZander SolutionsZimbrick Fish Hatchery Road

FoundationsA. Sturm & Sons Foundation, Inc.Adams-Columbia Operation Round-UpAlliant Energy FoundationAmerican Family InsuranceB.A. & Esther Greenheck FoundationBemis Company FoundationCamp Nebagamon Scholarship FundCapital Times Kids FundClaremont S. Jackman FoundationCounty Materials CorporationCulver’s VIP Foundation, Inc.Duane & Dorothy Bluemke FoundationEau Claire Community FoundationFirst Weber Group Foundation, Inc.

Friends of Easter Seals Wisconsin

Garton Family FoundationHelen Hardt Family Fund with Community Foundation Fox ValleyHerbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.Jasperson Family Foundation Inc.Judd S. Alexander FoundationKenosha Community FoundationKiwanis Club of Elm Grove - Golden K Foundation, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Fond du Lac - Foundation Fund, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Lake Winnebago - Foundation, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Monroe - FoundationKiwanis Club of Wauwatosa - FoundationKiwanis Club of West Bend - FoundationKiwanis Club of West Racine - WI Foundation Inc.Knights of Columbus - Bishop Brust # 3702 Foundation, Inc.Kohl CharitiesLincoln Financial Foundation, Inc.Madison Community Foundation - Mattox Family FundMadison Rotary FoundationMadison West Kiwanis Club FoundationMadison4Kids

Thank you to allEaster Seals Wisconsin supporters!

Learn more about the programs offered atEaster Seals Wisconsin:

www.eastersealswisconsin.com/our-services

Oshkosh Area Community FoundationOtto Bremer TrustRaymond & Marie Goldbach Foundation, IncRotary Club of Appleton - Hellen Thom Roemer TrustSECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund - Community Foundation for Fox Valley RegionSheboygan Service FoundationThe Ability ExperienceThe Gordon Russell Fund, an advised fund of Silicon Valley Community FoundationThrivent Financial for Lutherans FoundationUnited Fund of Iowa County, Inc.Valero Energy FoundationWisconsin Dells Area United FundWisconsin Knights of ColumbusWisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis District Foundation, Inc.

Easter Seals Wisconsin Board of Directors

DirectorsMatt Bernstein - Milwaukee

Eric Blankenheim - Appleton

Wayne Corey - Madison

Andy Crooks - Verona

Joe Gussel - Wisconsin Dells

Pat LeMire - Stoughton

Zach Morley - Middleton

Mary Anne Oemichen - New Glarus

Steven R. Peotter - Oregon

Dan Poulson - Palmyra

Joy Royston - Wisconsin Dells

Scott Stevenson - Oregon

John Teevan - Milwaukee

John C. Van Wie - Wisconsin Dells

Honorary Board Members

Peter Eltink - Menasha

William J. Holley - Middleton

OfficersChair of the BoardPamela Birschbach

Verona

1st Vice ChairTom Woodward

Middleton

TreasurerJason Klawonn

Kenosha

SecretaryCharles F. Buell

Middleton

President/CEOChristine Fessler

Madison

Community Representatives & Committee Members

Dan Paltz - Madison

Carol Peirick - Middleton

Jill Makovec - Madison

Terri McCarthy - Madison

Melissa Warner - Madison

For more information on Easter Seals Wisconsin and how you can make a difference, visit: www.eastersealswisconsin.com

Revitalized Brand of Easter SealsSomething looks different… We’re glad you noticed! On September 1st we launched a new, revitalized brand. It’s a re-introduction to the public of Easter Seals as the indispensable resource for individuals and families facing today’s disabilities. It’s something our national organization has focused on for almost two years, and we’re excited to unveil the results to our friends and supporters.

The new look is a continuation of an evolving organization. “The look is fresh and clean and revitalized," said Christine Fessler, Easter Seals Wisconsin President & CEO. “We’re not changing the work we do. We’re still providing the same services in the community, but we want to become more relevant for the world we’re living in. We want people to look at this logo with a fresh eye and give us a second look.”

Questions about the change? Visit: eastersealswisconsin.com/about-easter-seals-wisconsin/

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