Recognizing The 2015OutstandingAchievement

AwardHonoreesApril 23, 2015

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ProgramWelcomeSue Bornick

Executive Director of the Eau Claire Community Foundation andNikki Hanna/Minette Ponick

Co-Chairs, Children’s Legacy Luncheon

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Presentation of Outstanding Achievement AwardsMelinda Gardner

Mentor & Counselor to Young MothersFounder and Director of the APPLE Pregnancy Care Center

Donna LehmkuhlCommunity Volunteer, Mentor to Young Adults & ChildrenDirector of the Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Program

Pete RileyVolunteer at The Community Table

Supervisor of Detention Center & Jail Educational ProgramsMentor to At-Risk Youth & Principal ofMcKinley Charter School

Kathy Rulien-BareisFounder of Prime Products, a Student-Run Business

Advisor & Facilitator for Student Support of Local NonprofitsArt Teacher at DeLong Middle School

Katherine SchneiderFounder of the Schneider Family Book Awards

Mentor to Young People with Disabilities & Their FamiliesAuthor and Retired Clinical Psychologist at UWEC

Jodi Thesing-RitterCoach, 4-H Leader, Founder & Director of Blugold BeginningsAssociate Dean of Students at UWEC, Mentor to Young PeopleProject Co-Chair of the Jeffers Park Development Project

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Mistress of Ceremonies

Closing RemarksNikki Hanna/Minette Ponick

Co-Chairs, Children’s Legacy Luncheon

Reception music provided byChippewa Valley Youth Symphony

Helping children succeed.

HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital congratulates this year’s Outstanding Achievement

Award recipients

Congratulations

to Melinda, Donna, Pete, Kathy, Katherine and Jodi!

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Hurray!We honor you for making a di�erence in the lives of families in our community.Pete Riley ’95Donna LehmkuhlKatherine SchneiderJodi Thesing-RitterKathy Rulien-Bareis ’82Melinda Gardner

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The Board of Trustees is pleasedto make $500 grants to each ofthe following programs. Each ofthese agencies and/or programswere recommended to the Boardby the Honoree. These grantsreflect the mission of theFoundation, give the luncheonattendees an opportunity to seethe impact of their contributions,andmost importantly recognizethe good each honoree doesfor children throughout theChippewa Valley.

HONOREE RECIPIENT

Melinda Gardner . . . . . . .APPLE Pregnancy Care Center

Donna Lehmkuhl . . . . . . .UWEC Early ChildhoodLiteracy Intervention Services& Education

Pete Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . .McKinley Charter SchoolPost-Secondary Success Fund

Kathy Rulien-Bareis . . . .Bob’s House For Dogs

Katherine Schneider . . .Access Eau Claire Fund ofthe Eau Claire CommunityFoundation

Jodi Thesing-Ritter . . . . .UWEC Blugold Beginnings

Mistress of Ceremonies Judy ClarkJudy produces and anchorsWEAU 13 News Today at 10:00

a.m., anchorsWEAU 13 News at Noon and co-anchorsWEAU 13News at Five. She also hosts various live and taped special programsand represents the station at a variety of community events.

Judy started her career at WEAU 13 News in 1990 as aGeneral Assignment Reporter. She has also co-anchored the 10:00p.m. newscast.

Judy is a graduate of Chippewa Falls Senior High School andUW-Eau Claire. Prior to working at WEAU 13 News, she worked asa Reporter andAnchor forWAXX-WAYY radio in Eau Claire. Judyhas earned awards from theWisconsin BroadcastersAssociationand the Northwest Broadcast NewsAssociation for radio andtelevision reporting.

Judy is a lifelong resident of the Chippewa Valley. She grew up on a dairy farm in theTown of Tilden in Chippewa County. Judy and her husband, Tom, have two sons.

Judy enjoys spending time with family, reading, fishing, and gardening.

Melinda GardnerWhat you do today matters for generations.

As Melinda Gardner reflects on her 34 years at APPLE workingwith babies, adolescents,Moms and Dads, she affirms,“I want tobe remembered as a person people feel better being with.” As afaithful Christian follower,Melinda finds it important to be“someone who is safe and supportive.”

Faced with breaking destructive cycles in life, advising onparenthood and educating young people on healthy relationshipshave defined Melinda at APPLE. “I see my work as almost acomprehensive 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 securefeeling in those around her. As she shares experiences of tragedyand survival by her clients and their children,Melinda’s

unwavering strength and faith emerge. “My parents,my husband and my own daughters have enrichedmy understanding of human nature and the need for hope,”she reflects. Her motivation in helpingyoungsters understand the essence and treasure of interrelationships in life is a calling to which Melindagenerously gives of herself.

Melinda is confident she can help young people navigate challenges and overcome obstacles so theycan 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 MomsMelinda works with motivates her to continue mentoring and providing the message of hope. “It isimportant to talk with young people about sensitive topics such as adoption, love, sex, and healthy rela-tionships,”according to Melinda. She has been there for others in a variety of situations, from being inthe 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 of40 years, and a daughter. She praises her family as her inspiration to help others. “Having childrenchanged me, and I loved being a Mom bringing up daughters. I especially love the fact my own childrentrusted me even after they grew up and left!” Her affinity for being with youngsters led Melinda toAPPLE,where she could keep in touch with young people and be that person they can connect within life.

And Melinda is touched by former clients who return to see her and validate her efforts by sharingpowerful feelings such as,“You saved my life”and“You gave me the courage to have this child.” Throughher 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 toimproving the lives of children:“By helping the mothers break the cycle of their past,Melinda is givingtheir children a new future, and that is the most lasting contribution a person can make in the lives ofchildren. Melinda’s unconditional love for them is inspiring.”

The grant recipient that Melinda has chosen is APPLE Pregnancy Center.

Donna LehmkuhlEach time a man stands up for an ideal, or actsto improve the lot of others, or strikes out againstinjustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope,and crossing each other from a million differentcenters of energy and daring, those ripples builda current which can sweep down the mightiestwalls of oppression and resistance.

~ Robert F. Kennedy-June 1966

“Over the past thirteen years,Donna Lehmkuhl has very quietlyengaged over 500 college students in one-on-one and classroom serviceto more than 500 pre-school aged children who needed extra attentionto be ready to be successful in school and in life.Donnas’ dedication,energy, joy and love for children have been and continue to bephenomenal,” 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 beliefthat all children need to know they are valued to give them hope to succeed.Donna is being honored for herwork 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 formany service organizations.

ECLIPSE at UW-Eau Claire is in its 13th year as an AmeriCorps program that serves area low-incomeand at-risk preschool age children, assisting them in increasing their language, literacy and social skills toprepare them for school and lifelong learning.The program also gives college students with financial need anopportunity to give back to the Eau Claire community while developing skills and experience needed in theprofessional world.Donna spends countless hours, including preparing home cooked meals, training collegestudents to work with the children participating in ECLIPSE.The children in the program have been identifiedwith delayed skills, and because of Donna’s efforts, they will be on a level playing field with their peers whenthey enter the classroom.Donna believes that getting pre-school children at the right level of reading andwriting 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 hasgiven of her time and talents.The students she works with come from many different backgrounds andeducational fields of study.Through her leadership they all come together as teams and work together asgroups to fulfill the needs of the children they are paired with. She has expanded the involvement of ECLIPSEprogram members to provide interaction with children at some Beaver Creek Reserve events.Donna alsorecruits 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 aliteracy area at the Community Table where university students read with children while they are there. Shewants the students to learn that service is important and become civic minded members of the communitiesin which they will live and work.

Donna hopes that the numerous preschool children she has connected with over the years willremember 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 willalways be important.

The grant recipient that Donna has chosen is UWEC Early Childhood LiteracyIntervention Program, Services & Evaluation (ECLIPSE)

Pete RileyUse your resources.

The gift for listening,understanding, and seeking avenues to fulfillbasic survival needs for at-risk youngsters was instilled in Pete Rileywhen he was in elementary school.“It was the influence of my 6th gradeteacher at Park Elementary School, Jim Ellingson, and my choir teacherat the middle school,George Upthall,which led me to“know”when Iwas 12 years old that I wanted to be an elementary school teacher,”Peterecalls.“I learned an important lesson from Mr.Upthall which wouldguide 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 timeI had a smart mouth; I thought it was neat to be witty. Mr.Upthall wasthe first teacher to confront me about being respectful, and I quicklylearned it was okay to be funny as long as you are not funny at someoneelse’s expense.”

That was a turning point in Pete’s life. He came to understandhow vital being there for kids, especially at-risk kids, can be through his work as a teacher and now Head ofInstruction at McKinley School.Pete observes,“I can see the strength of 13 and 14 year olds who are raising theiryounger siblings, and it is humbling to me because these same youngsters then have to face adulthood on theirown. 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 andparticipation 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 Tablewere 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 HumanServices, law enforcement,mental health professionals,ChippewaValley Technical College, and UW-Eau Claire.Currently he is a supervisor with the NorthWest Regional Detention Center and the Eau Claire County Jaileducational programs. McKinley Board Members SueWaits and Jackie Belka point to the importance of PeteRiley in young people’s lives:“He is often the one constant factor they have. They are his first priority, and itshows in everything he does.”

As he worked with youngsters and their families,Pete came to understand that survival is a basic needmany of these young people face on a daily basis. “I continue to be humbled and motivated by the strength ofeach family to face every day grasping for survival,”he observes,“When there is no phone and no car, basic taskslike getting a sick child to the doctor are almost insurmountable and, therefore,may not occur.”Pete’s use ofresources to reach above-and-beyond for the at-risk youngsters he works with is testimony to his dedicationand 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 choiceof profession,but their influence runs much deeper. From his mother, a teacher,he learned frugality and the useof 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 andguide 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 SchoolPost-Secondary Success Fund.

Kathy Rulien-BareisAs an art teacher, my goal is to allow all of my

students various opportunities to communicate theirideas creatively with independence. It is independentexpression that motivates us to learn more.

Kathy Rulien-Bareis’ life commitment to children was ignitedby the divine spark of volunteerism when she was a student in highschool.“I did not want to spend time in study hall, so I volunteered towork with younger students.” From that point on, the spark glowed andintensified Kathy’s passion to create and open doors of opportunitiesfor 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 withexceptional needs, through programs like The Young Artist Workshopsfocusing on the students with special needs, the Adaptive Art Program,and the Visioneer Design Challenge for gifted students. Kathy wasinstrumental in opening these doors for youngsters, allowing themto express their own creativity and artistic being.

“Through their eyes,”Kathy stated,“I too see a world of possibilities rather than obstacles.”And with thatperspective, Kathy developed Prime Products, a clay creation business, about 15 years ago. “It was a kernel ofan 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 creativeendeavors 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. TimO’Reilly, Principal at DeLong Middle School, points with pride to the fact that “under Kathy’s guidancestudents have had their works honored by companies like Crayola and organizations such as the WisconsinArt Education Association and the National Art Education Association. Thousands of dollars in profit fromPrime Products have been donated to several local nonprofits, including Feed My People, the American RedCross, Bob’s House for Dogs, and the Eau Claire County Humane Association. In addition, the students inPrime Products have donated gift cards to Mayo Clinic-Eau Claire and Sacred Heart Hospital to be used bycancer patients who are in treatment at those facilities.”

Enhancing art expression for children with physical challenges motivated Kathy to develop and patentthe Adapt-A-Cut and Adapt-A-Hold tools.“I have been working for many years to find ways to rethink theuse of common art tools with a universal design for those children to use, and I am gratified to see theseyoungsters 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 hasradiated through her interactions not only on the local level but on the state level as well. She has long beena proponent of the need for creative expression through the arts and, among her many awards, Kathy has beenrecognized for her exemplary efforts on behalf of children in receiving the Herb Kohl Fellowship Award forher entrepreneurial endeavors in starting her own company “B Able To, Inc.”, the Wisconsin Association of ArtEducators Middle Level Art Teacher of the Year, and the Peter J. Geisser Special Needs Art Educators Awardfrom the National Art Educators Association.

Karen Grow Horan, Professor Emeritus from UW-Eau Claire, eloquently praised Kathy, stating “Withoutquestion, Kathy is one of the most creative, dynamic and committed teachers with whom my students and Ihave ever had the pleasure of working, and her values and desires to have her students succeed have alwaysbeen 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 thatis 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 togo through the Kalamazoo, Michigan, public schools, so her firstexperiences in advocacy were asking to have her own needs met. Herparents encouraged her to take her education as far as possible. Hermother read books aloud to her that weren’t available on records orin Braille. She credits her teachers with doing a great job figuring outhow to teach her effectively. These experiences inspired her not only todeal with the challenges of her own disability, but to help others.Kathie arrived in Eau Claire twenty five years ago and is beinghonored for all her philanthropic work educating youth aboutdisabilities, promoting community awareness, and mentoringchildren and families with disabilities.

In college Katherine met other blind students as well as students with other disabilities and realized thatthey faced similar barriers of isolation and people with uninformed assumptions about their abilities. She sawan opportunity to educate people further when she gave talks about her Seeing Eye Dog. The theme of hertalks, whether to community groups, university students or youth is,“How can we make full access to the goodthings 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 hercreative talents to celebrate twenty-five different kinds of access.As she says,“It’s more than curb cuts andaccessible bathrooms!”She also established and contributes to the Access Eau Claire Fund at the Eau ClaireCommunity 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 includinga blog,“Kathie Comments,” two memoirs, and a children’s book, Your Treasure Hunt: Disabilities and FindingYour Gold. She wrote Your Treasure Hunt to help parents and kids with or without disabilities to talk about thegood parts and the hard parts of having a disability.Motivated by the fact that there were very limited bookchoices about people with disabilities when she was growing up, Kathie has also endowed an award, theSchneider Family Book Awards. This award is now in its thirteenth year and honors children’s books withdisability content that portray disability as part of life – rather than tragic, special or inspirational. She feltthat if you offer an award, more books will be written; this has proven to be true as the number of entrantscontinues 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 calciumcarbonate, creating something uniquely beautiful.“Some of the pearls of having a disability that I try tocommunicate to parents and children are the humorous situations we encounter as we reach across barrierstowards 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 Fundof 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 adiverse community in Texas. Her childhood and college experiences inTexas fueled her passion to fight for equitable access to education forunderserved populations. Jodi is being honored for her leadership andphilanthropy, including the creation of Blugold Beginnings, as well asnumerous other youth development programs.

Jodi is the founder and director of Blugold Beginnings at UW-EauClaire. Blugold Beginnings educates and inspires underserved studentsto believe that a post-secondary education is not only important, butattainable. The program involves working with local schools to providea comprehensive college connection for 5th graders through graduat-ing seniors. UW-Eau Claire students are hired to mentor the youth inthe 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 aspectsof programming. She has helped the 4-H outreach and afterschool program have over 1,200 direct contacts ayear with youth in non-traditional 4-H settings. Sara Donnerbauer expounds,“Jodi is a tireless champion of4-H development, being a club leader of the largest club in Eau Claire County for the past 13 years, an EauClaire 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-Hprograms and projects, but for years Jodi and her family have provided numerous students the opportunity tohave 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 shehas funded scholarships for deserving students to participate in the pilgrimage trip. Jodi has aided hundredsof college students to participate in this tremendous immersion experience.

Promoting more opportunities for youth sports, especially for girls, is also important to Jodi. She coachesas well as organizes softball tournaments and the Eau Claire Fastpitch leagues, to name a few.When the youthsoftball/baseball community needed more parks, especially on Eau Claire’s northwest side, Jodi stepped rightin 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 usethem to make the world a better place,” claims Jodi, but being a mother of five children is her biggestaccomplishment: Miranda (18), Morgan (17), Makena (Deceased), Mason (9) and McCabe (7). Together withthe children, Jodi and her husband, Scott, run their 80 acre farm and livestock trucking business. Their newestfamily business is called the Eau Claire Sport Warehouse, which opened on the west side of town in June of2014. The family converted an old warehouse to create a space where kids and families can afford to play. Jodiaspires to leave the world a better place than she found it and has certainly already accomplished this, as wellas inspiring her own family to do the same.

The grant recipient that Jodi has chosen is UW-Eau Claire Blugold Beginnings

Each person being honored here today plays a vital role in impacting the lives ofchildren and youth. To many of them, it isn’t just the job; it is part of their personalbeing. Many will tell us they only did what they thought was needed. We all knowthere is much more to the story. Let’s listen carefully, as we may all hear somethingthat will remind us what truly engaged and committed persons can accomplish.

This past year, the Children’s Legacy Luncheon volunteers, along with theTrustees and staff of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, have worked to shapethis luncheon to be a community event that recognizes individuals and highlights theneeds of children while raising funds. Following this goal, the Board of Trustees estab-lished the Children’s Legacy Fund, an endowment that will provide grants to areanon-profits serving area children and youth. Each honoree will have a grant given to acharitable program that is reflective of what we are distinguishing them for today.

We extend a tremendous thank you to the following partners who make thisevent 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 oftime and talent

• All of the families and friends who are joining us today•Most importantly, today’s honorees for sharing their commitment andstories as an inspiration to all of us

Thank you to everyone for sharing in this special day!

ASPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWINGFOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORTOF THE

CHILDREN’S LEGACY LUNCHEON

Thank You

MISTRESSOF CEREMONIES

Judy Clark

BIOGRAPHIESNikki Hanna

Minette Ponick

PHOTOGRAPHY BYRick Mickelson, UWEC

SHARP PHOTOBill Eklund

GREENDOOR GRAPHICSPaul Cyr

COMPUTERWIZARDSJames Dierauer

MOMENTS VIDEOPRODUCTION

Richard Wahl

NESTLÉNUTRITIONMartha Voepel

Jason Lin-Piano, Elena Smith-Clarinet, Sophia and Zoe Smith-Cello

Children’s Legacy LuncheonCHAIRPERSONS

Minette Ponick • Nikki Hanna • Bob Carr • Kelly Shanley Nordstrom • HannahWalsh • Carol MorinJill Williams • Penny Crochiere • Jeanne Herman

VOLUNTEERSRoseWiechmann • Pat LuCore • Nancee Burbank • Donna Gilbertson • Jody Becker • Cheryl Peick

Robin Kranig • RebeccaWhite Body • Sue Bornick • Anngi Jacobson • Sharon Peterson • Colleen BatesChris Hambuch-Boyle • Sara Antonson • Andrea Sullivan • Betsy McDougall Gibbs

HONOREE SELECTION COMMITTEEJeanne Herman • Penny Crochiere • Bob Carr • Colleen Bates • Andrea Sullivan • Sara Antonson

Thank YouThe Eau Claire Community

Foundation extends a very special“thank you” to all the volunteers ofthe Children’s Legacy Luncheon.

Your commitmentand dedication makes this

event possible!

Past Outstanding AchievementAward Honorees

2002Audrey Bryan

(posthumously)

Carol GablerTom KiddDotty Lillo

Dean Schultz

2003Ruth GullerudSteve Kristo

Barbara ShaferMike Troy

(posthumously)

Ken Van EsBette Wahl

2004Bernie Trettin

Daniel Kincaid, M.D.Barbara Breen

(posthumously)

Bill Read, M.D.KimamoWahomeRuthWallace

2005Owen & Janice Ayres

Linda BohacekWilliam Conway

(posthumously)

Wynne CookRob Fadness

Tim Robertson, M.D.

2006Karen AlexanderRich Boardman

David J. Franks, Ph.D.Yong Kay Moua

Susan Rowe, M.D.Todd Teske

2007BJ & Bea Farmer

Betsy McDougall-GibbsEmily MooreKitty RahlBetty Smith

2008Judge Thomas Barland

Dr. Donald & Gloria BarnesDoug Greenhalgh

(posthumously)

Beth HicksRonald LessardDr. Terry Sheridan

2009Naomi Harris

Marvin Lansing, Ph.D.Bob LesniewskiCarolyn PritchettEmilio Rinaldi

Barbara and Alvin Rolland

2010Helen Andresen

(posthumously)

Robert CarrSherry JasperMark JohnsonIvar Lunde

Jack and Lorraine Schilling

2011Kathern Axelsen

Neal Benham, DDSRuth E. HarrisMarnie HersrudJan ProctorJohn Schaaf

2012Phillip FeyNeil HansonBruce HeringLinda JohnsonAndrea SullivanPaula Wainscott

2013Sara AntonsonRon Buckli

Susan HintgenBetsy KellRob Reid

ArleneWright

2014Colleen Bates

Chris Hambuch-BoyleVicki Hoehn

Christopher StrattonLisaWalter

Our Mission

We strengthen our community by offering donors opportunitiesto establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by serving

as a catalyst to address community needs.

The Children’s Legacy Luncheon Fundand the Endowment are funds of theEau Claire Community Foundation.

Our Vision

The Children’s Legacy Luncheon increases awareness of issuescritical 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 welfareof children in the ChippewaValley

by attending the Children’s Legacy Luncheon!