UNITED WAY 2018 CAMPAIGNRECOGNITION LUNCHEON

REGISTRATIONPlease begin eating once you are seated

WELCOMELondon and Eloise Cooper - Event Emcees

2018 CAMPAIGN CHAIR REMARKS &COMPANY AWARDSThe team of Kathy Davies, Vikki Nason, Amber Houck, Shannon Semmerling, and Anna Weisbrod

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONMarg Coker-Nelson, Stevens Society Co-Chair

PASSING OF CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP TORCHThe team of Kathy Davies, Vikki Nason, Amber Houck, Shannon Semmerling, and Anna Weisbrod to Doug Munsey, Jeff Budelier, and Les Dobbe

CLOSING REMARKSSue Wilcox - United Way of Portage County Executive Director

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019 HOLIDAY INN &

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LUNCHEON DOOR PRIZEA 14-kt yellow gold pendant with an 8.7 mm Tahitian Pearl and gold-fill wheat chain (estimated value - $1,800). Pendant & chain donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers, designed and created by Thomas Dailing Designs - Wisconsin’s most awarded jewelry designer. Door prize winner to be drawn at the close of the luncheon.

The 2018 Campaign Drive Chairs: Kathy Davies, Vikki Nason, Amber Houck, Shannon Semmerling, and Anna Weisbrod

2018 Campaign Goal - $2,950,0002018 Campaign Results - $3,125,180 Business Contributions - $1,138,320 (37%)Employee Contributions - $1,668,847 (53%)Other Community Residents - $318,013 (10%)

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Corporate Campaign AwardsPlatinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are given to businesses in each division based on corporate contributions.

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AgriculturePlover River Farms Alliance

Roberts Irrigation Company, Inc.

Fletcher Farms, Inc..

Allen Supply Company, Inc.

FinancialBMO Harris Bank

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.

Old National Bancorp

Investors Community Bank

Major Employers 1Sentry Insurance

Delta Dental of Wisconsin

Donaldson Company, Inc.

Skyward, Inc.

Major Employers 2WORZALLA

CN Railroad

Neenah Paper - Whiting Mill

Ki Mobility

Manufacturing and ProcessingWorth Company

Steel King Industries

Gamber-Johnson LLC

Marten Machining, Inc.

Retail/WholesaleLen Dudas Motors

Midwest Hardware Association

H&S Protection Systems, Inc.

Mark Toyota of Plover

ServicesWisconsin Public Service

The Boldt Company - WRV

Blenker Companies, Inc.

Spectra Print Corporation

HealthMarshfield Clinic - Stevens Point Center

Cooper Dental

Hom Family Dentistry

Plover Family Dental Care

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The 2018 Campaign Video featured many voices from those connected to United Way, including those from workforce campaigns.

GOLD STAR Employee Campaign AwardsRecognizing above average giving, regardless of number of employees, for companies with a minimum of 25% participation AND an average weekly gift over $1 for all employee donors

Aging & Disability Resource CenterAmeriprise Financial (SAA, LLC)Anderson O’Brien Bertz, Skrenes & GollaAspirus - Stevens Point ClinicAssociated BankBannach ElementaryBen Franklin Junior High SchoolBerkshire Hathaway Specialty InsuranceBig Brothers Big Sisters of Portage CountyBlenker Companies, Inc.Bliss Educational Service CenterBMO Harris BankBoys & Girls Club of Portage CountyCAP Services, Inc.Cherek, Pucci & Quick, S.C.Children’s Hospital of WisconsinCliftonLarsonAllen LLPCommunity First BankConnexus Credit UnionCooper DentalDelta Dental of WisconsinDigiCOPYDonaldson Company, Inc.Ellis Construction Company, Inc.Felker BrothersGamber-Johnson LLCGeneral Beer-Northeast, Inc.Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.H&S Protection Systems, Inc.IBMInternational Bank of AmherstInvestors Community BankJefferson ElementaryJHL Digital DirectKi Mobility

Klismith Accounting & Tax Group SCLen Dudas MotorsMadison ElementaryMark Toyota of PloverMcDill ElementaryMcKinley ElementaryMeals On WheelsMid-State Technical CollegeMidwest Hardware AssociationNational Wellness InstituteNeenah Paper - Whiting MillNotable ImpressionsOld National BancorpOpportunity Development CenterPacelli Catholic Middle SchoolPineries BankPlover Police DepartmentPlover Whiting ElementaryPortage County Business CouncilPortage County Housing AuthorityRecycled Office EnvironmentsRegnier Consulting GroupRettler & AssociatesRiver Cities BankRoosevelt ElementaryScaffidi Motors, Inc.Sentry InsuranceService Cold Storage (Lineage Logistics)

Simplicity Credit Union - Stevens PointSkyward, Inc.St. Bronislava SchoolSt. Stephen SchoolSteel King IndustriesStevens Point Area Senior HighStevens Point Child Safety CenterStevens Point City HallStevens Point Parks & RecreationThe Boldt Company - WRVUnited Way of Portage CountyUPSVerso Corporation - Stevens Point MillVillage of PloverWashington ElementaryWelling KitchensWorth CompanyWysocki Family of Companies

*Bold font indicates new GOLD STAR Employee Campaign

Ki Mobility held a kickball tournament to raise funds for United Way.

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Associated BankDonaldson Company, Inc.Skyward, Inc.

Verso Corporation - Stevens Point MillWORZALLA

Campaign Leaders Awards

$250,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $250,000 or more)

$1,000,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $1,000,000 or more)

Delta Dental of Wisconsin

Sentry Insurance

Ascension Health CareBerkshire Hathaway Travel ProtectionBMO Harris BankCAP ServicesCN RailroadKi Mobility

Neenah Paper - Whiting MillPointe Precision, Inc.Scaffidi MotorsSpectra Print CorporationStevens Point Area Public SchoolsWysocki Family of Companies

$25,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts Between $25,000-$49,999)

AIG TravelAnderson O’Brien Bertz, Skrenes & GollaBlenker Companies, Inc.Ellis Construction Company, Inc.Gamber-Johnson LLCGreat Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc.Inclusa, Inc. - Stevens PointLen Dudas Motors

Marshfield Clinic - Stevens Point CenterMonogram Appetizers LLCRegnier Consulting GroupService Cold Storage (Lineage Logistics)Steel King IndustriesUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUPSWorth Company

$10,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts Between $10,000-$24,999)

$50,000+ Club (Corporate and Employee Gifts Between $50,000-$74,999)

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Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Public Schools:Bliss Educational Service Center

Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Parochial Schools:Pacelli Catholic Middle School

Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Partner Agencies:Stevens Point Child Safety Center

Outstanding Campaign Awards

2018 Pacesetter OrganizationsA pacesetter organization assumes the responsibility to lead, motivate and encourage other company campaigns to improve overall campaign participation and giving.

Delta Dental of WisconsinGreat Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.Plover Government including Fire and Police departments and Village of Plover

United Way of Portage County Endowment

*Bold font indicates rise in position from last year

Verso Corporation - Stevens Point MillWORZALLA

$250,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $250,000 or more)

$1,000,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts of $1,000,000 or more)

Neenah Paper - Whiting MillPointe Precision, Inc.Scaffidi MotorsSpectra Print CorporationStevens Point Area Public SchoolsWysocki Family of Companies

$25,000+ Club (Corporate & Employee Gifts Between $25,000-$49,999)

Marshfield Clinic - Stevens Point CenterMonogram Appetizers LLCRegnier Consulting GroupService Cold Storage (Lineage Logistics)Steel King IndustriesUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens PointUPSWorth Company

$50,000+ Club (Corporate and Employee Gifts Between $50,000-$74,999)

Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Public Schools:Bliss Educational Service Center

Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Parochial Schools:Pacelli Catholic Middle School

Greatest Campaign % Increase of All Partner Agencies:Stevens Point Child Safety Center

Outstanding Campaign Awards

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Jim AndersonRyan & Erin Andrews & FamilyLorraine AveryBob & Mary BerardBlenker FamilyDen BrownMarg Coker-Nelson

Cooper FamilyBernie HlavacHofmeister/Okray FamilyDori & John JuryJoe KinsellaJeff MartinJim Martin

Chuck NasonRay NassJerry O’BrienDon & Tina PetersDennis & Sharon PetersonJeanne & Steve RegnierBob Taylor

Pat WesenbergMary WilliamsDavid Worth

Past Drive Chair Ambassadors

2018 Speakers BureauTrina BiermanDawn CherekLisa FaldutoMikayla JankowskiJoe Kinsella, Sr.

Cecily MileskiMae NachmanErin OlsonMary PatokaCindy Piotrowski

Bob QuamJessica RochaKelly SkeelsNicole TankCarolyn Tarpey

Brittany Von EbersDaryl Woods

Campaign Sweepstakes Prize Donors

Coupon Book Sponsors

AIG TravelLee Ayers JewelersScaffidi Motors

Simplicity Credit UnionSkyward, Inc.Marathon Travel

Spectra Print Corp.JHL Digital Direct

Verso - Stevens Point MillAll particiating coupon book vendors

Special Thanks (For going above & beyond in support of the 2018 Campaign)

Dave BakkenDanielle BelskyBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central WisconsinTodd BorskiKristy BridenhagenMarg Coker-NelsonContemporary Photography (John Hartman)Cooper FamilyTom DaviesKaren FadnerHoliday Inn & Convention CenterMid-State Technical College

P.J. Jacobs Junior High SchoolErin OlsonTina PetersBarb PortzenDon ScaffidiSentry Insurance & SentryWorldNathaniel SpringerKathy StaackBrittany Von EbersCasey Zempel

Bigs and Littles from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin help reveal a campaign total of $3,125,180 at the Victory Celebration in December.

Employees at Biery Cheese dressed as pirates to volunteer for the 2018 Make A Difference Day rake-a-thon.

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Stevens Society 1,050 Stevens Society Leadership GiversThis group represents individuals and couples who contribute a combined gift of $500 or more through employee contributions, direct mail solicitation or other individual giving.

Donations for the 2018 campaign totaled $1,228,426 or 39% of the overall campaign

100% Club (Companies with 5 or more employees reporting 100% participation)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage CountyBoys & Girls Club of Portage CountyConnexus Credit UnionDigiCOPYGeneral Beer-Northeast, Inc.H&S Protection Systems, Inc.Len Dudas Motors

Mid-State Technical CollegePortage County Business CouncilRecycled Office EnvironmentsRegnier Consulting GroupUnited Way of Portage County

Verso - Stevens Point Mill

Education Services AwardFor outstanding effort from Portage County’s education institutions

McDill Elementary

Best New Campaign AwardAwarded to an organization with a new campaign that demonstrates campaign best practices and concerted effort in support of the community through United Way

Aspirus - Stevens Point Clinic

Million Dollar Circle AwardPresented to companies that raise $1 million or more in a single campaign

Sentry Insurance

Special Service AwardFor commitment, leadership and innovation through an internal campaign or on behalf of the community campaign

2018 Community Spirit AwardEach year this traveling trophy will find a temporary home at an organization that demonstrates outstanding corporate and employee support of United Way, exemplifies great community spirit, and defines what it means to LIVE UNITED

BMO Harris BankCN RailroadService Cold Storage (Lineage Logistics)

Roosevelt ElementarySteel King Industries

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Aaron Deering - Sentry InsuranceTammie Hutchinson - CN RailroadTina Grimm - H.O. Wolding

Special Recognition Award

Campaign Coordinator Team of the Year Team Skyward

Speakers Bureau AwardDawn Cherek - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin

Tina Peters Dedicated Service AwardThis award is presented to an individual that has shown exemplary passion in pursuit of a strong community and compassion to the residents of Portage County through United Way and through other community support activities and projects..Dennis Peterson - Delta Dental of Wisconsin

Fritzie Marquard Volunteer of the Year Award

Creative Excellence Award

Nathaniel Springer - Sentry Insurance

Carrie Dreger and Steve Martin - Sentry Insurance

100% Club (Companies with 5 or more employees reporting 100% participation)

Mid-State Technical CollegePortage County Business CouncilRecycled Office EnvironmentsRegnier Consulting GroupUnited Way of Portage County

Verso - Stevens Point Mill

Education Services AwardFor outstanding effort from Portage County’s education institutions

McDill Elementary

Best New Campaign AwardAwarded to an organization with a new campaign that demonstrates campaign best practices and concerted effort in support of the community through United Way

Aspirus - Stevens Point Clinic

Million Dollar Circle AwardPresented to companies that raise $1 million or more in a single campaign

Sentry Insurance

Corporate Volunteer Engagement AwardAwarded to the organization that demonstrates the greatest progress in providing and promoting volunteer engagement opportunities for its employees.

Delta Dental of Wisconsin

Special Service AwardFor commitment, leadership and innovation through an internal campaign or on behalf of the community campaign

PROGRAM PRINT SPONSOR

United Way Staff Sue Wilcox, Executive Director Lisa Falduto, Born Learning Engagement SpecialistShelly Hanson, Director of FinanceFred Hebblewhite, Director of Resource DevelopmentAnn Kleifgen, Office AssociateCecily Mileski, Volunteer Engagement AssociateMae Nachman, Director of Community ImpactLaura Pfeil, Resource Development AdministratorKelly Skeels, Community Services Program SpecialistBeth Smith, Community Impact AssociateScott Steuck, Director of Marketing & Communications

Media PartnersAmherst Family FoodsChase BankCommunity First Bank, RosholtDigiCOPYDolce Digital PrintingJHL Digital Direct

Notable ImpressionsNRG MediaOur Community SpiritPineries BankPoint/Plover Metro WirePortage County Gazette

Recycled Office EnvironmentsRosholt RecordSimplicity Credit UnionSpectra Print Corp.Stevens Point City-TimesStevens Point Journal

Worth CompanyWAOW-TV Channel 9WSAW-TV Channel 7

TRUSTEE$200,000+

Delta Dental of WisconsinSentry Insurance

CHAMPION$100,000-$199,999

None in 2018

HERO$50,000-$99,999

None in 2018

DELEGATE$25,000-$49,999

BMO Harris BankDonaldson Company, Inc.Scaffidi MotorsWORZALLA

COLLABORATOR$10,000-$24,999

Anderson O’Brien Bertz, Skrenes & Golla Associated Bank 

CN RailroadEllis Construction Company, Inc. Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc. Ki Mobility Marshfield Clinic - Stevens Point Center Neenah Paper - Whiting Mill Pointe Precision, Inc. Skyward, Inc. Worth Company 

STEWARD$7,500-$9,999

Blenker Companies, Inc.Regnier Consulting GroupVerso - Stevens Point Mill

ADVOCATE$5,000-$7,499

AIG TravelThe Boldt Company - WRVGamber-Johnson LLC Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc. 

Len Dudas Motors Monogram Appetizers LLC Spectra Print Corp. Steel King Industries Wisconsin Public Service

BENEFACTOR$1,000-$4,999

Ameriprise FinancialDental Health Center, S.C.Designers 2 Edward Jones InvestmentsFelker Brothers H&S Protection Systems, Inc. Hom Family Dentistry International Bank of Amherst Kawleski Trucking Co. Lands’ End Lee Ayers JewelersLegacy Accounting & Financial Services Mark Toyota of Plover 

Marten Machining, Inc. Midwest Hardware Association National Exchange Bank & TrustNotable Impressions Okray Family Farms Old National Bancorp Plover Family Dental Care Plover River Farms Alliance Recycled Office Environments Rettler & Associates Service Cold Storage (Lineage Logistics) Simplicity Credit UnionTeam SchierlUS Bank Wysocki Family of Companies 

Corporate Cornerstone Partners

2018 Board of Directors President: Doug BallwegRay AckerlundKim AngellDan AultMary BerardSara BrishRenee CarlsonTimothy Cooper

Kathy DaviesEva DonohooAmy EddyJon GadboisCraig GerlachHans HofmeisterJoe M. Kinsella

Jody KohlTrina LaubeDan MahoneyJim McDonaldCherrie Pavelec-MartiTina PetersElisha Robinson

Don ScaffidiBeth SmithAl ThompsonSue WilleHeather WynneRuss WysockiKelly Zagrzebski

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EVENT SPONSORS

These Corporate Cornerstone Partners provided monetary and in-kind support to United Way of Portage County in 2018. Their corporate support is critical in helping our community’s most vulnerable populations and in building a stronger community.