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Annual Meeting
Thursday, January 24, 2019 • Midland Hills Country Club
2018 State of the Association
Let’s Grow Together! You are one in a million – actually - one in 64.3 million!
According to a recent research study by the Corporation for National and Community Service, nearly one in four Americans, an estimated 64.3 million people, have served as volunteers. It’s safe to say that volunteering is still a primary thread that binds the fabric of our country.
Two thousand eighteen marked the 85th year of Children’s Hospital Association and hundreds of thousands of hours of volunteerism. Over our long history, the role of the volunteer has clearly evolved– from 1933 when CHA members collected coins in tin cans to today, where we host elaborate home tours, family-friendly brewery events, and large community gatherings. However, with more than30,000 registered non-profits in Minnesota alone, the competition for our supporter’s time, talent and treasure has never been greater.
With updated technology, investments in infrastructure, a talented and progressive Board, and evermore committed Guilds, CHA is well-positioned to rise to the challenge. CHA looks forward to placing an even greater focus on strategic philanthropy and the advancement of its mission. Moreover, we enter the coming year knowing that our community needs CHA not only to help sustain the exemplary work at Children’s Minnesota; but also to be a conduit to meaningful philanthropy and volunteerism.
In 2019, expect to see a greater emphasis on our Guilds and exploratory efforts to create new ways for others to be involved in our work. As a result, we hope to see numerous new volunteer opportunities arise within CHA – from event planning to internships and increased community engagement across all sectors. Our strength has always been in our numbers. Together we are CHA, and we are growing stronger to make an even bigger impact in our community in support of children’s health.
With gratitude,
Erin BurschCHA Executive Director
Anticipation!It’s mid-December as I write this letter and I am filled with anticipation! No, not necessarily about the holiday season that is right around the corner. Let me explain by taking you back a couple years and briefly point you to the reasons for my excitement and anticipation.
In a nutshell, since the beginning of 2017, the CHA Board of Directors has gone from being a sizeable all-volunteer Board that focused on working on events through a variety of committees to a smaller Board with an Executive Director that welcomes the participation of community members to assist in our fundraising efforts. We have worked for two years now towards this transition, and I must say it hasn’t always been easy but, not only am I proud of how we worked through our obstacles, I now can feel an excitement in anticipation of what is next for CHA!
Our website, new to us last year, is beginning to bring us more new followers and created another avenue for our supporters to donate online. Our Executive Director, Erin Bursch, has taken us to the next level of development and stewardship. She has developed relationships with hospital partners and shown us new ways to tell our story and share it in new and exciting ways. And I can really feel the excitement from each Board member at committee and Board meetings as we work together in this new way.
Our guilds have also closed out another supremely successful year. In 2018 new events were planned and new fundraising records were recorded. Rummage Sales, Galas, Home Tours, Soup Suppers, Cocktail Parties, Garden Parties, Brewery events to name just a few! Each Guild has its own way of raising funds and they are all fantastic! I can’t wait to see what they do in 2019.
Yes! Anticipation! We have committed to giving over $705,000 in Program support in 2019! I can’t wait to see us get there!
With gratitude and anticipation!
Robin Bristol2018 Children’s Hospital Association President
A Year in Review: 2018 Fundraising EventsCongratulations on another successful year!
April: Art with Heart – Westside Guild
May:Eat.Give.Play - Woodbury Guild
Table Talk - CHA Board of Directors
June:A Toast to Summer Celebrations - All Inc. & SPACES Magazine
Summer Solstice Party - Mahtomedi Guild
July:Country Garden Luncheon - Lunch Bunch Guild
International Taste of Bald Eagle – Bald Eagle Guild
September:20th Annual Rummage Sale - North Oaks Guild II
Kocktails & Kitchens - Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Store & SPACES Magazine
Soup’s On For Kids - Night Owls GuildSwing For The Children Golf Tournament - Woodbury Guild
October:Surly Brewing Event - Lunch Bunch Guild
Mad Hatter Party – Bald Eagle GuildStoryland Gala... Our Journey Continues - CHA Board of Directors
November:Holiday Home Tour and Boutique - North Oaks Guild I
North Oaks Holiday Gala – North Oaks Guild I
December:Christmas Trees and Treats – Lunch Bunch Guild
Mahtomedi Non-Event – Mahtomedi GuildHoliday Party - Mahtomedi Guild
Holiday Party - Bald Eagle
In addition to these many great events, many Guilds also host private functions and donation drives to raise funds for CHA.
In celebration of CHA’s 75th anniversary in 2008, an annual award was created to recognize an individual, group or business whose strong, consistent support of CHA over the years has significantly contributed to the success of the organization.
Individuals and organizations like these provide CHA with the ability to fulfill its mission of making a difference for the most amazing people on earth...one child at a time.
With deep appreciation and gratitude, we are pleased to recognize:
Karen and Jim Clapper, Sears Imported Autos,
and the North Oaks Golf Club
As this year’s recipients of The Making A Difference Award!
Their generosity to help others,Their compassion to ease the suffering of children,
Their dedication to Making a Difference:
Challenges us…Supports us…Inspires us…
You are CHAnging kids’ Lives!
Making A Difference Award
$40,000
$75,000
$45,000
$65,000
$20,000
$140,000
$40,000
$42,000
$40,000
$40,000
$60,000
Autism and Special Needs: Improving the Care and Experience for Patients and Families
Children’s Hospital Clinic of St. Paul
Child Life in the Emergency Department
Children’s Minnesota Community Connect
First Steps
MCRC – Midwest Children’s Resource Center
Mental Health Special Needs Fund
Music Therapy Program
Runaway Intervention Program
Spiritual Care On-Call
Star Studio’s Lights, Camera, Interaction Initiative
2018 Pledge Contributions
Total 2018 Pledges$632,000
In addition to the program pledges, this year CHA will contribute a $25,000 payment on a $150,000 pledge to the
NICU Multiples Neighborhood at the St. Paul Campus.
2019 Pledge Programs
$40,000
$45,000
$20,000
$45,000
$75,000
$65,000
$20,000
$100,000
$40,000
$55,000
$25,000
$40,000
$40,000
$70,000
Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Initiative
Child Life in the Emergency Department
Child Life Zone
Child’s Cancer Survivor Program
Children’s Hospital Clinic of St. Paul
Children’s Minnesota Community Connect
First Steps Program
MCRC – Midwest Children’s Resource Center
Mental Health Special Needs Fund
Music Therapy Program
Pediatric Obesity & Wellness Program
Runaway Intervention Program
Spiritual Care On-Call
Star Studio’s Lights, Camera, Interaction Initiative
Total 2019 Pledges$705,000
In addition to the program pledges, this year CHA will contribute a $25,000 payment on a $150,000 pledge to the
NICU Multiples Neighborhood at the St. Paul Campus.
To date, CHA has contributed more than $23 million making it the largest cumulative donor to Children’s Minnesota!
In 1962 the women of CHA developed the concept of establishing neighborhood groups to supplement CHA income. The first Guild in North Oaks was established in February 1963, and by September of 1964 there were ten viable CHA Guilds.
Presently we have 10 working Guilds located throughout the Twin Cities. Current Guild fundraisers are widely varied in type and are extremely successful. All Guild members work toward the same goals in an effort to raise funds and help provide a positive health care experience for all children.
CHA would not be what it is today without the support and dedication of our Guilds.
CHA Guilds
Thank You!
* New Member
Nicole AlbrechtDebbie Andrews
Daniel BattenMary Boss
Robin BristolCourtney Cardwell
Carol EvansEllen GillespieKaren GradenErin Herman
Pamela KellenbergerChristy Kramer
Laurie LamTara Lashley
Todd Loudenslager Lynn MandleKayla MillerDan Quam
Emma RosenerMolly SchaeferMarilyn Schultz
Cindy SchweizerMartha Severson
Jo Ann Weber
Affiliate Board MembersConnie AramKaren ClapperNancy Colvin
Patricia CommersLivia Dahl
Darcy FredericksonConnie Merz
Virginia MeuersMarsha Tofte
President: Robin Bristol Vice President: Mary Boss
Treasurer: Erin Herman Treasurer Elect: Todd Loudenslager Secretary: Nicole Albrecht
Welcome to the 2019 Board of Directors
Nancy Atwood *Daniel BattenTeresa Berge *
Mary BossRobin Bristol
Courtney CardwellCarol EvansErin Herman
Stacy Jacobson *Pamela Kellenberger
Tara LashleyTodd Loudenslager
Lynn MandleMeredith Peterson *
Dan QuamEmma RosenerMarilyn SchultzRoger Seaver *
Martha SeversonJo Ann Weber
Affiliate Board MembersDebbie Andrews
Connie AramPatricia Commers
Darcy FredericksonConnie Merz
Virginia MeuersCindy Schweizer
President: Mary Boss Vice President: Erin Herman
Treasurer: Todd Loudenslager Treasurer Elect: Daniel Batten Secretary: Jo Ann Weber
Thank You to the 2018 Board of Directors
Finance Report
In its 85 year history, Children’s Hospital Association has contributed over $23.4 million, making it the largest
cumulative donor to Children’s Minnesota.
In 2018 the Guilds contributed $377,261 to CHA which supported programs at Children’s Minnesota.
Total Guild Contributions as of 12/31/2018 are $7,967,008
What an amazing legacy these hard working Guild members have given to the children in our community!
Percents of Total Net Income
Guild IncomeStoryland GalaContributionsGrants/BequestsOtherTable TalkGift ShopDues
44%28%12%5%3%6%2%1%
Guild Income
Storyland Gala
Contributions
Grants/Bequests
Other
Table Talk
Gift shop
Dues
Children’s Hospital AssociationMission Statement
Children’s Hospital Association is dedicated to: • Providing economic assistance for the care and well-being of sick
children with financial needs. • Supporting hospital-based programs that benefit children at risk. • Supporting education and research programs benefiting children’s
health. • Providing health-related programs that contribute to the well-being
of children and their families within the community.
Children’s Hospital Association’s donations are used to: • Pay for both inpatient and outpatient care of children in need. • Fund innovative programs for expenses that cannot be met through
the normal hospital budget. • Seed new programs that educate and provide family support. • Support programs that reduce the trauma of major illness for
children and their families.
Table of ContentsLetter from the President2018 Board of Directors2019 Board of Directors
Contributions and PledgesGuild News and Events2018 Fundraising Events
Financial UpdateLetter from the Executive Director
Annual Meeting
Thursday, January 24, 2019 • Midland Hills Country Club
2018 State of the Association
Children’s Hospital Association, Inc. is a Minnesota nonprofit organization.
The Corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For information about ways to support and advance the mission of CHA,
please visit our website at www.cha-stpaul.org
Administration
Erin Bursch, CFRE, Executive Director phone: 651-220-6146
Bianca Wischer, Office Manager phone: 651-220-6175
Andy Fondrick, Communications Manager phone: 651-220-6176
347 N. Smith Avenue, Suite 501St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-2392
651-220-6175www.cha-stpaul.org