greaterheart mankato area united way 2016 club
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Thank you to our Leaders In Giving listed in this booklet, who are helping to build a better tomorrow in our region!
GREATER MANKATO AREA UNITED WAY
HEART CLUB 20
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Girl Scouts River Valleys
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Corporate Heart Club
As members of the Greater Mankato Area United Way Corporate Heart Club, these businesses provide essential leadership to our region. Their support of United Way through corporate giving directly impacts United Way’s partner agencies, allowing them to improve the lives of families and individuals of all ages who live, work and learn in our own community. Their generous corporate giving also influences their employees to support United Way programs and participate in philanthropic initiatives. We salute the following businesses for their dedication to keeping our region strong.
$10,000 - $14,999
$50,000+
$75,000+
CORPORATE HEART CLUB
$7,000 - $9,999
$20,000 - $25,000+
$15,000 - $19,999
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CORPORATE HEART CLUBCORPORATE HEART CLUB
LEEP participant Mandy crossing the finish line at the State track and field competition.
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Jones Metal - LC PS ER KEYC-TV - LC PS IKLloyd Management, Inc. - LC PS ER Mankato Clinic - LC PS ER IK Mankato Motor Company - EM PS ER MTU Onsite Energy - LC PS ER ESRiver Bend Business Products - LC ER IKTrue Value - EM LC PS ER ES Westman Freightliner/River Valley
Truck Center - EM PS ER
$2,500-$3,999All American Foods - LC PS Bremer Bank - PS ER ES Brennan Companies - EM PS ER IK Capstone Publishing - PS ER IKColoplast Manufacturing - LC PS ER Counseling Services of Southern MinnesotaExclusively Diamonds - LC PS ER ES IK First National Bank Minnesota - LC ER ES Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union - LC PS ER Pepsi-Cola of Mankato - LC ER IK Schwickert’s of Mankato - LC PS ER Tire Associates Warehouse - LC ER United Prairie Bank - PS ER ES IK U.S. Bank - LC PS ER ES Western Specialized Inc
$1,000-$2,499Abdo, Eick & Meyers - LC PS ER ES All American Towing Company - LC ER AmeriPride Services - LC PS ER Archer-Daniels-Midland - EM LC ER BENCO Electric - LC PS ER Blethen, Gage & Krause - LC PS ER Bolton & Menk - ER Border States Electric - ER C & S Supply - LC ER Chesley Harvey & Carpenter - LC PS ER CliftonLarsonAllen - PS ER Community Bank - PS ER IK Crown Beverage Packaging - PS ER DM Stamps & SpecialtiesFarrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD - LC PS ER Heintz Toyota/ScionHilltop Florist - LC Hiniker Company - LC PS ER Lagers of Mankato, Inc. - ER Lindsay Windows, Inc. - LC PS ER Mankato Mortuary - ER Maschka Riedy & Ries Law Firm - LC ER Meyer & Norland Financial Group - LC PS ER IK Morken, Eckberg & Co. - PS ER Oz Family DentistryPioneer Bank - PS ER Principal Financial Group - Warren (Buster) WestProfinium - PS ER IKRoundBank - EM ER Saint Peter Family DentalTarget - LC ER Valley News Co. - LC PS V-TEK, Inc. - LC PS ER Wells Fargo - LC PS ER ES Winegar, Inc. - ER Wis-Pak of Mankato Inc. - LC PS ER WOW! ZONE Family Entertainment Center - PS
$75,000+Taylor Corporation - LC PS ER IK
$50,000+Kato Engineering - LC PS ER
$20,000-$25,000+Consolidated Communications - LC PS ER ESJohnson Outdoors - LC PS ER Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato - PC ER ES Scheels All Sports - LC PS ER ES IK Snell Motors - EM LC PS ER ES IK
$15,000-$19,999CHS, Inc. - EM LC PS ER Ridley, Inc. - LC PS ER ES IK
$10,000-$14,999Bemis Healthcare Packaging - EM LC PS ER Wal-Mart - EM LC PS ER Xcel Energy - EM LC PS ER ES
$7,000-$9,999CenterPoint Energy - LC PS ER Frandsen Bank & Trust - LC PS ER
$4,000-$6,999A.H. Hermel Company - EM LC PS ER IKCinch Connectivity Solutions - ER Dotson Iron Castings - LC PS ER Eide Bailly - LC PS ER ES IK The Free Press - LC PS ER IK
CORPORATE HEART CLUB
EM Employee Match – Business matches employee giving dollar amount
LC Loyal Contributor – Business or individual has contributed to United Way for 10 years +
PS Pacesetter – Business committed a corporate gift before United Way annual Kickoff event
ER Employee Rally – Business held an employee rally
ES Event Sponsor – Business sponsored a United Way event
IK In-kind donor – Business made an In-Kind donation to United Way
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Jones Metal - LC PS ER KEYC-TV - LC PS IKLloyd Management, Inc. - LC PS ER Mankato Clinic - LC PS ER IK Mankato Motor Company - EM PS ER MTU Onsite Energy - LC PS ER ESRiver Bend Business Products - LC ER IKTrue Value - EM LC PS ER ES Westman Freightliner/River Valley
Truck Center - EM PS ER
$2,500-$3,999All American Foods - LC PS Bremer Bank - PS ER ES Brennan Companies - EM PS ER IK Capstone Publishing - PS ER IKColoplast Manufacturing - LC PS ER Counseling Services of Southern MinnesotaExclusively Diamonds - LC PS ER ES IK First National Bank Minnesota - LC ER ES Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union - LC PS ER Pepsi-Cola of Mankato - LC ER IK Schwickert’s of Mankato - LC PS ER Tire Associates Warehouse - LC ER United Prairie Bank - PS ER ES IK U.S. Bank - LC PS ER ES Western Specialized Inc
$1,000-$2,499Abdo, Eick & Meyers - LC PS ER ES All American Towing Company - LC ER AmeriPride Services - LC PS ER Archer-Daniels-Midland - EM LC ER BENCO Electric - LC PS ER Blethen, Gage & Krause - LC PS ER Bolton & Menk - ER Border States Electric - ER C & S Supply - LC ER Chesley Harvey & Carpenter - LC PS ER CliftonLarsonAllen - PS ER Community Bank - PS ER IK Crown Beverage Packaging - PS ER DM Stamps & SpecialtiesFarrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD - LC PS ER Heintz Toyota/ScionHilltop Florist - LC Hiniker Company - LC PS ER Lagers of Mankato, Inc. - ER Lindsay Windows, Inc. - LC PS ER Mankato Mortuary - ER Maschka Riedy & Ries Law Firm - LC ER Meyer & Norland Financial Group - LC PS ER IK Morken, Eckberg & Co. - PS ER Oz Family DentistryPioneer Bank - PS ER Principal Financial Group - Warren (Buster) WestProfinium - PS ER IKRoundBank - EM ER Saint Peter Family DentalTarget - LC ER Valley News Co. - LC PS V-TEK, Inc. - LC PS ER Wells Fargo - LC PS ER ES Winegar, Inc. - ER Wis-Pak of Mankato Inc. - LC PS ER WOW! ZONE Family Entertainment Center - PS
$500-$9997 Up Bottling Co of Mankato - EM ER AgStar Financial Services Alliance Insurance Agency - PS Andring, Collins, & Norman - LC PS ER Angie’s Artisan Treats, LLC - PS ER Appraisal Services of Mankato - LC Arthur J GallagherAustin’s Auto Repair Center - LC Brady Chiropractic - PS Commerce Drive Dental Group - PS Condux International, Inc. - PS ER Frentz & Frentz Law Offices - LC Gislason & Hunter - PS ER Great River Insurance - PS Hiniker Homes - LC HomeTown BankItron - ER Jarraff Industries, Inc. - ER Jones and Magnus, Attorney at Law - ER Jordan Sands - PS ER Kato Glass, Inc. - LC PS Kaye CorporationKohl’s - PS IK Lidstrom Commercial RealtorsLloyd Lumber Co. - ER ES IK Mankato Independent Originals - LC IK Mills Fleet Farm Minnesota Elevator, Inc.Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital - PS MinnStar Bank - LC ER MN Soybean Growers Association - ER Neutral Path Communications - ER New York Life - Richard HamerNicollet County Bank - ER Northern Comfort, Inc. - LC Quality 1-Hour Photo - LC IK RE/MAX of St PeterRobert W. Carlstrom Co., Inc.Southern Minnesota Orthodontics - PS Southern Minnesota Periodontics - PSWells Federal Bank - LC PS ER
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EM Employee Match – Business matches employee giving dollar amount
LC Loyal Contributor – Business or individual has contributed to United Way for 10 years +
PS Pacesetter – Business committed a corporate gift before United Way annual Kickoff event
ER Employee Rally – Business held an employee rally
ES Event Sponsor – Business sponsored a United Way event
IK In-kind donor – Business made an In-Kind donation to United Way
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SPONSORSHIPS In addition to monetary campaign contributions, Greater Mankato Area United Way receives significant sponsorships that allow us to hold down costs while maximizing our impact in the community.
SPONSORSHIPS
Top Executive Luncheon
Week of Action
Human Foosball
Women with Heart
Title Sponsor Presenting Business Sponsor
Event Sponsors
Supporting SponsorsK&G Gymnastics | The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A. | Raydiance | Vintage Fine Homes
Mankato Family Fun | Hy-Vee
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SPONSORSHIPS
Thank you to ALL of our event sponsors. We could not have done it without you!
Men’s Event
Thank You Event
Fire & Ice
Campaign Kick-Off
Mankato WasecaSt. Peter
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In addition to monetary campaign contributions, Greater Mankato Area United Way receives significant program grants and in-kind contributions that allow us to hold down costs while maximizing our impact in the community.
GRANTS & IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS CORPORATE HEART CLUB (LISTED BY INDUSTRY)
Books for Kids Program
Thank you to the following organizations for their in-kind contributions:
Bailey Kleinschmidt Storage Blue Tang InnCarlson CraftCity of MankatoCorporate Graphics Commercial Corporate Graphics International Courtyard by MarriottCreative Ad SolutionsDaniel Dinsmore PhotographyDigity RadioEverly LaceExclusively DiamondsFrandsen Bank and Trust
Goodrich ConstructionHy-Vee HilltopJ LongsJohn Fritz ConstructionKato BallroomKato Moving and Storage (Mayflower)Medica Minnesota TimberwolvesMr. MonogramNajwa’s Catering Navitor, Inc. North Central International
Pantheon Computers Piepho Moving and StorageRidleyRiley Tanis & Associates ScheelsSign ProSPX SportsSubway - MankatoTrue Facade PicturesUmmie’sXcel Energy
Thank you to the following organizations for their program grants to date:
$5,000-$35,000+
$50,000+
$500 or more
$349,246 (In-Kind)
First Steps Initiative
$30,000
Project Community Connect
$1,000$4,000 $1,000
$5,000
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In addition to monetary campaign contributions, Greater Mankato Area United Way receives significant program grants and in-kind contributions that allow us to hold down costs while maximizing our impact in the community.
CORPORATE HEART CLUB (LISTED BY INDUSTRY)
ACCOUNTINGEide Bailly $6,700.00 Abdo, Eick & Meyers $1,800.00 CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP $1,350.00 Morken, Eckberg & Co. $1,000.00 Andring, Collins, & Norman $675.00
AGRICULTURECHS, Inc. $17,316.00 Ridley, Inc. $15,000.00 Archer-Daniels-Midland $2,165.00 MN Soybean Growers Association $500.00
AUTOMOTIVE AND SUPPLYSnell Motors $22,517.60 Mankato Motor Company $4,651.16 Tire Associates Warehouse $2,800.00 All American Towing Company $1,325.00 Heintz Toyota/Scion $1,000.00 Lagers of Mankato, Inc. $1,000.00 Austin’s Auto Repair Center $840.00
BANKING AND FINANCIALFrandsen Bank & Trust $7,000.00 U.S. Bank $3,600.00 Bremer Bank $3,000.00 Minnesota Valley Federal
Credit Union $3,000.00 United Prairie Bank $3,000.00 First National Bank Minnesota $2,500.00 RoundBank $2,017.00 Profinium $1,500.00 Wells Fargo $1,500.00 Community Bank $1,000.00 Meyer & Norland Financial Group $1,000.00 Pioneer Bank $1,000.00 Wells Federal Bank $772.00 MinnStar Bank $550.00 AgStar Financial Services $520.00 HomeTown Bank $500.00 Nicollet County Bank $500.00
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDINGBrennan Companies $3,056.00 Schwickert’s of Mankato $3,000.00 Bolton & Menk $1,091.00 Robert W. Carlstrom Co., Inc. $600.00 Hiniker Homes $500.00 Jordan Sands $500.00 Lloyd Lumber Co. $500.00
DENTISTRYOz Family Dentistry $1,050.00 Saint Peter Family Dental $1,000.00 Southern Minnesota Orthodontics $600.00 Commerce Drive Dental Group $575.00 Southern Minnesota Periodontics $500.00
FOOD, LODGING AND TRAVELCrown Beverage Packaging $1,000.00 Mankato Independent Originals $600.00 Angie’s Artisan Treats, LLC $500.00
HEALTHCARE, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATIONMayo Clinic Health System Mankato $20,000.00Mankato Clinic $4,673.00 Counseling Services of Southern Minnesota $2,500.00 Brady Chiropractic $600.00
INSURANCE Principal Financial Group -
Warren (Buster) West $1,200.00 Great River Insurance $600.00 Alliance Insurance Agency $550.00 Arthur J Gallagher $500.00 New York Life - Richard Hamer $500.00
LEGAL Blethen, Gage & Krause $2,152.00 Farrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD $2,000.00 Maschka Riedy & Ries Law Firm $2,000.00 Chesley Harvey & Carpenter $1,683.00 Jones and Magnus, Attorney at Law $925.00 Gislason & Hunter LLP $726.00 Frentz & Frentz Law Offices $600.00
MANUFACTURING Taylor Corporation $76,125.00 Kato Engineering $50,000.00 Johnson Outdoors $21,500.00 Bemis Healthcare Packaging $11,830.59 MTU Onsite Energy $6,000.00 Dotson Iron Castings $5,800.00 Jones Metal $4,000.00 Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC $3,518.00 Pepsi-Cola of Mankato, Inc. $3,432.00 All American Foods $3,000.00 Capstone Publishing $2,613.60 Hiniker Company $1,600.00 Lindsay Windows, Inc. $1,500.00 Wis-Pak of Mankato Inc. $1,225.00 Winegar, Inc. $1,000.00 7 Up Bottling Co of Mankato $817.42 Condux International, Inc. $800.00 Jarraff Industries, Inc $683.08 Minnesota Elevator, Inc. $600.00 Itron $500.30
Pantheon Computers Piepho Moving and StorageRidleyRiley Tanis & Associates ScheelsSign ProSPX SportsSubway - MankatoTrue Facade PicturesUmmie’sXcel Energy
Thank you to the following organizations for their program grants to date:
$50,000+
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CORPORATE HEART CLUB (LISTED BY INDUSTRY)
Continued from previous
RETAIL AND BUSINESS SERVICESScheels All Sports $19,032.11 Wal-Mart $14,684.00A.H. Hermel Company $5,519.50 River Bend Business Products $5,000.00 True Value $4,102.00 Westman Freightliner/River Valley
Truck Center $4,044.00 Lloyd Management, Inc. $4,000.00 Exclusively Diamonds $2,500.00 Western Specialized Inc $2,500.00 AmeriPride Services $2,100.00 Valley News Co. $2,000.00 C & S Supply $1,700.00 Hilltop Florist $1,250.00 WOW! ZONE Family
Entertainment Center $1,050.00 DM Stamps & Specialties $1,000.00 Mankato Mortuary $1,000.00 Target - Store 663 $1,000.00 V-TEK, Inc. $1,000.00
Mills Fleet Farm $725.00 Kaye Corporation $700.00 Kato Glass, Inc. $600.00 Northern Comfort, Inc. $575.00 Appraisal Services of Mankato $500.00 Kohl’s $500.00 Lidstrom Commercial Realtors $500.00 Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital $500.00 Quality 1-Hour Photo $500.00 Re Max of St Peter $500.00
UTILITY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICESConsolidated Communications $20,000.00 Xcel Energy $12,452.00CenterPoint Energy $8,500.00 The Free Press $5,100.00 Cinch Connectivity Solutions $5,000.00 KEYC-TV $4,000.00 BENCO Electric $1,155.00 Border States Electric $1,144.00 Neutral Path Communications $500.00
Snell Motors donated a GMC Terrain SUV, with graphics donated by Sign Pro.
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Employee Awards by Company
Greater Mankato Area United Way is proud to recognize local companies that demonstrate exceptional employee giving. Our four award levels for employee giving are as follows:
Excellence Award: at least $200 per capita and 90% participationDistinction Award: at least $150 per capita and 75% participationAchievement Award: at least $100 per capita and 60% participationAppreciation Award: at least $50 per capita and 50% participation
We thank the following companies for their commitment to building a better tomorrow for our region.
COMPANY AWARDS
Excellence Award Bolton & MenkBremer BankLloyd Management, Inc.ProfiniumUnited Prairie Bank
Distinction AwardAmerican Red CrossCliftonLarsonAllen, LLPCommunity BankEide BaillyFrandsen Bank & TrustGreater Mankato Area United WayGreater Mankato GrowthMeyer & Sons TV & ApplianceMinnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionProGrowth BankUnited Prairie Bank - WasecaWells Federal BankYWCA
Achievement AwardAbdo, Eick & MeyersAnchor BankBoy Scouts of America, Twin Valley CouncilBrennan CompaniesDotson Iron CastingsFirst National Bank MinnesotaLutheran Social Service of MinnesotaMicro-Trak Systems, Inc.Neutral Path CommunicationsRasmussen CollegeRidley, Inc.River Bend Business ProductsScheels All SportsStifel Nicolaus & CompanyThe Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.True ValueU.S. Bank
Appreciation AwardAll American Towing CompanyBemis Healthcare PackagingBlethen, Gage & KrauseChesley Harvey & CarpenterCity of MankatoCity of North MankatoConsolidated CommunicationsFedEx ExpressJohnson OutdoorsLife-Work Planning CenterMankato FordMaschka Riedy & Ries Law FirmMorken, Eckberg & Co.MRCI Work SourceSMILES - CILSnell MotorsTaylor CorporationVINE Faith In Action
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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Leading the Way: Tocqueville SocietyThe United Way Tocqueville Society is one of the world’s most prestigious institutions for individuals who are passionate about improving people’s lives and keeping our communities strong. The Society aims to create
long-lasting changes through philanthropic leadership and personal giving. Membership in the Society is granted to those who contribute at least $10,000 annually to United Way.
Lowell & Nadine Andreas Foundation
Lowell Andreas was a philanthropist and a longtime contributor to United Way. His commitment to the community, particularly his passion for youth and education, was reflected in his generosity as the Greater Mankato Area United Way’s largest donor to date.
Lowell joined his wife Nadine when he passed away in 2009 at the age of 87, but their legacy will continue to impact lives in the greater Mankato area.
Ordre de Liberté ($25,000 - $49,999)
Membres de la Société ($10,000 - $24,999)
Dennis & Carole Dotson
Carole and Denny are longtime residents of Mankato and have enjoyed watching the community become a regional center. They have been supportive of community efforts that have evolved to handle the needs of an expanding population, especially those that touch the lives of children.
Lyle & Kay Jacobson
As former owners of Katolight Corporation, Lyle and Kay have been longtime supporters of United Way. They have a long history of conducting successful employee drives as well as giving personally, through their business, and through their family foundation.
In addition to supporting United Way, Lyle and Kay have a keen interest in early childhood development and are supporters of many organizations and educational institutions that enhance the quality of life in the Mankato area.
Todd & Jackie Snell
Longtime Mankato residents Todd and Jackie Snell are an integral part of the Greater Mankato community, from owners of Snell Companies to active members of various non-profit organizations. Snell Companies, including Snell Motors, Snell Powersports & Equipment, Snell Auto Wash and Snell Tire & Lube, has created job opportunities and additional traffic in Mankato, supporting the regional hub and overall development of the area.
Throughout the business growth, Todd and Jackie have kept the Mankato community a priority. On top of continually supporting the United Way, they are involved with a number of other area non-profits and also find themselves spending much of their time in the community with their children’s activities. Todd chaired United Way’s successful 2016 campaign and continues to be an active member of the board.
Steve & Melanie VanRoekel
Melanie and Steve are committed to making life better for others in our community. They embody what it means to LIVE UNITED by giving generously of their time, talent and treasure to Greater Mankato Area United Way and numerous other non-profit organizations.
United Way has been fortunate to count Steve as an integral part of our volunteer leadership team at United Way for several years, including serving as past Campaign and Board Chair. Steve’s leadership inside and outside of the workplace as the CEO of Ridley Inc. inspires community engagement.
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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Leading the Way: Tocqueville SocietyThe United Way Tocqueville Society is one of the world’s most prestigious institutions for individuals who are passionate about improving people’s lives and keeping our communities strong. The Society aims to create
long-lasting changes through philanthropic leadership and personal giving. Membership in the Society is granted to those who contribute at least $10,000 annually to United Way.
Lowell & Nadine Andreas Foundation
Lowell Andreas was a philanthropist and a longtime contributor to United Way. His commitment to the community, particularly his passion for youth and education, was reflected in his generosity as the Greater Mankato Area United Way’s largest donor to date.
Lowell joined his wife Nadine when he passed away in 2009 at the age of 87, but their legacy will continue to impact lives in the greater Mankato area.
Lyle & Kay Jacobson
As former owners of Katolight Corporation, Lyle and Kay have been longtime supporters of United Way. They have a long history of conducting successful employee drives as well as giving personally, through their business, and through their family foundation.
In addition to supporting United Way, Lyle and Kay have a keen interest in early childhood development and are supporters of many organizations and educational institutions that enhance the quality of life in the Mankato area.
Phil & Margie Slingsby
Phil and Margie Slingsby feel strongly about supporting United Way because it reaches so many people in the Mankato area. There are many excellent non-profit groups and every year, United Way evaluates the needs of the citizens of the Mankato area and distributes the funds accordingly.
Phil worked with the United Way Campaign at Scheels for many years. As a retired Scheels manager he saw how the corporation supports its communities, and Phil and Margie have been following its example of giving back to the community through United Way.
Glen & Becky Taylor
As a Board Member from 1976-1978 and Campaign Chair in 1980, Glen Taylor has been an avid supporter of our United Way. Members of the Heart Club since its inception in 1990, Glen & Becky Taylor joined the United Way Tocqueville Society in 2009.
In addition to supporting United Way, Glen & Becky have been involved in various organizations in the community and are generous supporters of several area non-profits.
Todd & Jackie Snell
Longtime Mankato residents Todd and Jackie Snell are an integral part of the Greater Mankato community, from owners of Snell Companies to active members of various non-profit organizations. Snell Companies, including Snell Motors, Snell Powersports & Equipment, Snell Auto Wash and Snell Tire & Lube, has created job opportunities and additional traffic in Mankato, supporting the regional hub and overall development of the area.
Throughout the business growth, Todd and Jackie have kept the Mankato community a priority. On top of continually supporting the United Way, they are involved with a number of other area non-profits and also find themselves spending much of their time in the community with their children’s activities. Todd chaired United Way’s successful 2016 campaign and continues to be an active member of the board.
Steve & Melanie VanRoekel
Melanie and Steve are committed to making life better for others in our community. They embody what it means to LIVE UNITED by giving generously of their time, talent and treasure to Greater Mankato Area United Way and numerous other non-profit organizations.
United Way has been fortunate to count Steve as an integral part of our volunteer leadership team at United Way for several years, including serving as past Campaign and Board Chair. Steve’s leadership inside and outside of the workplace as the CEO of Ridley Inc. inspires community engagement.
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INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUB
In 2016, generous supporters allowed United Way to fund 51 programs within 32 partner agencies. At the heart of this campaign were the 1000-plus individuals who gave at the leadership level and whose combined giving totaled over $762,000. This booklet recognizes those who contributed to Greater Mankato Area United Way at the following Heart Club levels:
LC Loyal Contributor Club Loyal Contributors have given to United Way for 10 years or more at any dollar amount and have self-identified as Loyal Contributors.
EL Emerging Leaders United Emerging Leaders are individuals under 40 years of age who give a minimum annual gift of $250, or $500 combined with spouse.
VO Volunteer These individuals have given of their time and energy to support the efforts of United Way.
EL Loyal Contributor Club* Loyal Contributors are donors who have given for 10 years or more at any dollar amount. So far, nearly 900 local community members let us know they were part of this special club. Greater Mankato Area United Way wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our dedicated Loyal Contributors, as well as to those on their way to becoming Loyal Contributors. Individuals in this booklet with an asterisk (*) after their name have already self-identified themselves as Loyal Contributors. If you are a Loyal Contributor who has not yet had the opportunity to self-identify, please contact our office at 507.345.4551 or email [email protected].
EL Emerging Leader – Individual under age 40 who donates or pledges a minimum annual gift of $250 or a combined minimum annual gift of $500 with their spouse.
EL Volunteer These individuals have given of their time and energy to support the efforts of United Way.
Greater Mankato Area United Way has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of names inthis book. If your name appears here inaccurately or was mistakenly omitted, we sincerely
apologize and request that you notify our office at 507.345.4551.
$500+ Golden Heart$750+ Grand Heart$1,000+ Giving Heart$1,500+ Heart of a Leader$2,000+ Red Jacket Circle
$3,500+ Minneopa Circle$5,000+ Sakatah Circle$7,500+ River Valley Circle$10,000+ Tocqueville Society
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Community & Foundations Toqueville Society
Lyle & Kay Jacobson - LC VO Phil & Margie Slingsby - LC VO
Sakatah Circle Dr. Shilun David Li & Tsu Hua Susan
Minneopa Circle Pat Rogers & Molly Madden - LC
Red Jacket Circle Scott & Dawn BradleyAnne Cheney - LC Chuck & Ginny Danish - LC Dennis & Susan Hood - LC Gregory Kutcher, MD &
Maura Randall - LC Marley & Judi LloydFred & Diane Lutz - LC Mick & Lisa MontagBrett & Gretchen Taylor - LC Chris Thro - LC Dan & Kay WallerichAnonymous Donor (2)
Heart of a Leader Dan & Mary CorcoranScott & Kim Danger - LC Randy & Jean FarrowRay Ganey - LC Dan L. & Carol C. Greenwald - LC Jonathan HardJoshua & Amy LorenzDr. Robert & Susan Olson - LC Dave & Jane Schostag - LC Kim & Sue Schwickert - LC Randy & Sandy Zellmer
Giving Heart Ron & Allette Bleess - LC David Christensen & Jill Evans - LC Werner FickNeil & Sharon FruechteSara Hansen & Dan SnyderMary Jo & Paul J. Hustoles - LC Bud & Shirley Lawrence - VO Todd & Amy Loosbrock - LC Robert & Karen Meyer - LC Dennis & Jackie MillerTom & Corri Riley - LC Arlene H SandeenAnonymous Donor
Grand Heart Diane Berge - LC VO Linda & Randy Berkland - LC VO Rod BrockmeyerRudy & Ann Coleman - LC Jerry & Sandy Crest - LC Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Drake - LC Kelton & Dorothy Gage - LC Shirley Higginbotham - LC Kurt & Susan Kratzke - LC Peter & Phyllis Skadahl - LC Jay & Darlene Thompson
John & Donna Wolf - LC Anonymous Donor (2)
Golden Heart Jamie BesteKeith & Diane BrekkeVerlin & Marilyn CarlsonDick CashmanDr. James & Michelle DunganBill & Ginny EdwardsDiana GabrielGary & Bette Grovdahl - LC Craig and Jaci HansonPaul & Val Holzhueter - LCJan & Roger Huettl - LC Darel & Lynda Jacobsen - LC Jim & Sandi Jessen - LC Douglas W. JohnsonEldon & Helen JonesKearney PropertiesRoger & Diane Landwehr - LC Jim & Marcia Nagel - LC Dwain & Carole Petersen - LC Margaret R & Daniel C Preska - LC Mike & Megan Reiken -ELMargaret RengstorfDavid A. Salsbery - LC Dean & Katie SenneNorb & Lynette SmithKathy & Roger Taylor - LC Katherine & Jason Teiken - EL Tara Torseth - EL VOJay & Sheryl Utter - LC Darren WackerEd & Maureen Waltman - LC Anonymous Donor (3)
A.H. Hermel CompanyRed Jacket Circle
Dave & Darcy Hermel - VOGolden Heart
Blake Hermel - ELChuck TuttleJerry UnderwoodSara Wingen
Abdo PublishingGolden Heart
Michael & Jennifer Johnson, D.O.
Abdo, Eick & MeyersHeart of a Leader
Scott & Kim Danger - LC Tom & Tania Olinger - LC
Giving HeartKyle & Liz Meyers - LC
Golden HeartErin & Brennan Enstad - EL Jill Gates - LC VOMyra Jose
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUB
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INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBAbdo, Eick & Meyers (cont.)
Wendy Keenan - ELAndrew Thom - EL Tara Torseth - EL VO
AgStar Financial ServicesGolden Heart
Tricia LeeAnonymous Donor
Alerus Giving Heart
John & Kristy Stoffel - LC VO
All American Towing CompanyGrand Heart
John Reeves - LC Golden Heart
Kent & Ann Reeves - LC VO
American Family InsuranceRed Jacket Circle
Laura & David Bowman - LC VO
AmeriPride ServicesGolden Heart
Gary Dirks - LC Cheryl Kjolstad - LC
Anchor BankGrand Heart
Sharlene Kapaun - LC Golden Heart
Ryan & Jodi Schmitz - VO
Andring, Collins, & NormanGiving Heart
Dave & Julie Collins - LC
Angie’s Artisan Treats, LLCGolden Heart
Daniel DevenportAnonymous Donor
Archer-Daniels-MidlandHeart of a Leader
Anonymous Donor
Auto Body SpecialtiesGiving Heart
Linda & Dave Murray - LC
Bemis Healthcare PackagingGrand Heart
Kristopher L. KellyBlair Vogel - LC
Golden HeartLeigh & Melissa AslesonDyon GreenfieldSandy Kessler
BENCO ElectricGolden Heart
Wade & Mary Jo Hensel - LC Sandy SowiejaDave & Linda Sunderman - LC VO
Best Western Hotel & RestaurantGrand Heart
Anonymous Donor
Bethany Lutheran CollegeGrand Heart
Anonymous DonorGolden Heart
Kate and Jon LogingLance & Jennifer Schwartz
Blethen, Gage & KrauseGolden Heart
Brian Corbett & Julia Ketcham Corbett - LC
Paul & Ashley Shneider - EL VO
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota Grand Heart
James & Sheri Fedson - LC
Blue Earth CountyRed Jacket Circle
Mike & Amy DaufenbachGiving Heart
Kip BruenderJennifer CassmanRobert & Karen Meyer - LC
Grand HeartJohn Kronlokken
Golden HeartJessica Beyer & Kurt Klinder - LC VO Tom & Shawna CoulterSusan DeVosBrian & Carla Frederick - LC Margaret Rialson in memory
of JoJo KunzweilerAnonymous Donor (3)
Bolton & MenkRed Jacket Circle
Dan & Becky Sarff - LC Giving Heart
Mark Schulz & Dr. Pamela Loitz - LC Grand Heart
Anonymous DonorGolden Heart
Dennis & Tonya Hobbie - LC EL VO Brian MalmJennifer & John Shain - LC Nancy ThorkelsonBrian TommAnonymous Donor
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 17
Boy Scouts of America, Twin Valley CouncilGolden Heart
Raymond Brauer - LC Janelle & John Cedergren - LC
Bremer BankRed Jacket Circle
AnonymousHeart of a Leader
Brad & Lisa Peters - LC Giving Heart
Nicholas & Ashley Halvorson - ELGrand Heart
Jeff W. Osborne - EL VO Wally & Deb Thomas
Golden HeartRuth Schammel - LC Anonymous Donor
Brennan CompaniesGrand Heart
Mike & Cathy Brennan - VO Golden Heart
Jim Jirak
Brown & Brown InsuranceGolden Heart
Timothy & Monde Schwartz - LC
C & S SupplyGrand Heart
Sharlene Kapaun - LC
Cambria-Mankato ShowroomGiving Heart
Ben and Mary Kaus - LC EL VO
Card Fulfillment ServicesHeart of a Leader
Anonymous DonorGiving Heart
Paul & DeDe Meyer - LC Golden Heart
Wayne Blechinger
Carlson CraftGiving Heart
Kevin Krueger - LC Golden Heart
Lon & Jan Anderson - LC Joan Back - LC Steven Carda - LC Joshua ChudomelkaMichael and Debra Draheim - LC Joel & Chris Enevold - LC Rick Haman - LC Helen Meschke - LC EL Elizabeth & William MullinSandy Murphy - LC Kelli Rabenhorst - LC Beth Smith - LC Carmen YeeTimothy Ziegler
Century 21 Atwood RealtyGolden Heart
Heather & Dan Thielges - LC
Chesley Harvey & CarpenterRed Jacket Circle
Jim & Michelle Hansen - LC
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUB
Little Knights Preschool’s Camp Mid-Knights prepares kids for kindergarten.
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB18
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBChildren’s Museum of Southern Minnesota
Minneopa CircleScott & Laura Stevens - VO
Red Jacket CircleRobert & Linda Frost - LC
Golden HeartJoe & Kaaren Grabianowski - VO
CHS, Inc.Red Jacket Circle
Pam Schubbe - LC Heart of a Leader
Rudyard A. JohnsonGolden Heart
Jim Graham - LC Elizabeth & William MullinAnonymous Donor
City of MankatoHeart of a Leader
Jim TatgeAnonymous Donor
Giving HeartBlaine & Cate Johnson
Grand HeartTanya & Shawn Ange - VO
Golden HeartChristine Buller - LC Phil CappitelliTyler & Carissa Christenson - EL Joshua Gad - EL James GanzelJoe & Kaaren Grabianowski - VO Jessica Beyer & Kurt Klinder - LC Anonymous Donor (4)
City of Saint PeterGolden Heart
Jane Timmerman - VO
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLPHeart of a Leader
Jeff & Roxi Lang - LC Grand Heart
Jeffrey and Linda McBeth - LC Golden Heart
Brad & Katie Boettcher - EL Jim HeilmanJerry & Mary Hicks - LC Kari & Mike Juni - LC VO
Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLCGiving Heart
Scott Tolzmann - LC Golden Heart
Renae HuelsnitzBertha Martinez - LC Julie & Randy Schwartz - LC
Community BankGiving Heart
Michael & Jeane OgaardGrand Heart
Michael & Rea King - LC Golden Heart
Julie & Kevin Vetter - LC
Condux International, Inc.Giving Heart
Travis MarquetteGolden Heart
Stephanie & Kevin Miller
Consolidated CommunicationsHeart of a Leader
Jeffrey & Debra Gaare - LC Giving Heart
Ken & Mary AndersonMike & Amy Olsen - LC Mark & Shannon Sharpless - LC VO Anonymous Donor
Grand HeartBradley Mangan - LC Kevin NeegaardJon and Michelle Stordahl - LC Kari YoungAnonymous Donor
Golden HeartBonnie & Gary BarrerSandy & Doug ElkinsPatricia Fralish - LC Ronald & Michelle Griebel - LC Beth Gutzman - LC Michael & Barbara HolminJoann JenningsCory & Rhiannon JohnstonKari & Mike Juni - LC VO Ken & Lynn Klingsporn - LC Randy Moritz - LC Sandra ReinkeDean Rengstorf - LC Brian & Sue Salzle - LC Sarah ScholzLynn Schultz - LC Ryan & Jennifer Spaude - LC Scott & Lisa Wojcik - LC VO Donald Wolf - LC Anonymous Donor (3)
Corporate Graphics CommercialHeart of a Leader
Dan Kvasnicka - LC Anonymous Donor
Giving HeartMike & Susie Schmitt - LC Anonymous Donor
Grand HeartMark & Sharon Madson - LC Anonymous Donor
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 19
Golden HeartLon & Jan Anderson - LC Rich & Lisa Inman - LC Kenneth and Dawn Kroells - LC Carolynn McCourtney - LC Krista & Jason Miller - LC David Nazarenus - LC Mary & Roger Normandin - LC Randy and Cara OlingerAnonymous Donor (2)
Corporate Graphics InternationalRed Jacket Circle
Tim & Jean Bye - LC Giving Heart
Nate & Elizabeth Mullikin - LC EL Darin & Stacy Underwood - LC
Grand HeartJohn Hausladen - LC
Golden HeartAmy Juliar - LC Kenneth and Dawn Kroells - LC Terry & Jill KruegerPaul & Patti Lokken - LC Jeff & Connie Volk - LC Anonymous Donor
Coughlan CompaniesMinneopa Circle
Bob & Michelle Coughlan - LC Giving Heart
Jim CoughlanConnie Hallam - LC Anonymous Donor (2)
Grand Heart Michael FasnachtBeth-Ann O’Halloran - LC Jay Thomas - LC Anonymous Donor
Golden Heart Gail & Anthony Beer - LC Joan BlankChrista Elizabeth JudkinsJeff KletschkaStephanie & Kevin MillerSteve NeirCatherine Neitge - LC Craig SchroaderBrett & Christie Skilbred - EL VO Jan Stolee
Dakota Meadows Middle School Giving Heart
Jean & Jon TeeslinkGolden Heart
Steve & Sandy Hasse
Daufenbach Dental Studios Red Jacket Circle
Mike & Amy Daufenbach
Davisco Toqueville Society
Melanie & Steve VanRoekel - LC VO
Deichman Construction, IncGiving Heart
Bill & Suzanne Bohning - LC
Department of Transportation - District 7-Mankato
Heart of a Leader T.J. & Anna Thill - LC
District #77 Administration Giving Heart
Joe Meixl & Nancy DobsonGrand Heart
Craig & Sheri Allen - VO Golden Heart
Jerry Kolander - LC
District #77 Community Services Minneopa Circle
Pat Rogers & Molly Madden - LC Grand Heart
Albert & Julia Roehm - LC
District #77 SSSC Giving Heart
Kari & Larry Welter - LC Golden Heart
Katie HaalaTania LyonRuth Ann Rosenwinkel
Dotson Iron Castings Toqueville Society
Denny & Carole Dotson - LC VO Red Jacket Circle
Tim & Jean Bye - LC Heart of a Leader
Eric & Christie NelsonChris WittJay Zins
Giving Heart Jim & Michele Headington - LC Blaine & Cate JohnsonAdam Roemhildt - EL Rick & Traci Sellner - LC Anonymous Donor - LC
Grand Heart John Hausladen - LC Josh JaycoxBernard Steinhauer - LC
Golden Heart Craig Anderson - LC Tomas DeLaCruz
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUB
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB20
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBDotson Iron Castings (cont.)
Mike GramesJodi & Mark LumsdenMark MaasAlane Reichel - LC Matt & Jennie SchindleShane WendlandAnonymous Donor
Douglas Vose, DDS Heart of a Leader
Brad & Lisa Peters - LC Golden Heart
Doug & Ann Vose
Eagle Lake Elementary School Golden Heart
Cody & Julie GronewoldMary Johnson - VO Doug & Ann Vose
Ecumen Pathstone Living Red Jacket Circle
AnonymousGrand Heart
David & Jennifer Pfeffer - VO
EI Microcircuits Giving Heart
Robert ElseGrand Heart
Anonymous Donor
Eide Bailly Grand Heart
Rudy & Ann Coleman - LC VOBen & Karen Ellingson
Golden Heart Brooke Forstner - LC VO Don & Wendy Johnson - LC Rachael Jungers - EL Kate and Jon Loging - EL VO Ryan & Jennifer Spaude - LC Heather & Dan Thielges - LC VO Pam Warner - LC Anonymous Donor
Employment & Economic Development Giving Heart
Annoymous Donor
encore! in Old Town Red Jacket Circle
Rich & Barb Grace - LC
Exclusively Diamonds Golden Heart
Carol BradyAnonymous Donor
FedEx Express Giving Heart
Mark E. Taylor
Fine Impressions Red Jacket Circle
Doug & Lori Faust - LC Giving Heart
Rich & Sue Lund - LC Grand Heart
Anonymous DonorGolden Heart
Mark & Sue Anderson - LC William & Lynette LeDuc - LC Tim McGinnis
First National Bank Minnesota Giving Heart
Mike Bresnahan - VOGrand Heart
Fred and Nancy Vogel - LC VO Golden Heart
Bernie & Ann Gaytko - LC Thomas & Gretchen Sankovitz - LC
Frandsen Bank & Trust Giving Heart
Diane Neumann - LC Golden Heart
Keith & Trudy Boleen - LC
Franklin Elementary School Giving Heart
Lane & Linda GravleyGolden Heart
Timothy & Monde Schwartz
Freedom Home Care, LLC Giving Heart
Andy & Christine Nessler - EL VO
Gag’s Camper Way Giving Heart
Douglas & Karen James - LC
General Dynamics Golden Heart
Kevin O’Neil
General MillsGiving Heart
Timothy Huebsch
Graif Clothing Giving Heart
Kyle & Liz Meyers - LC
Greater Mankato Area United WayHeart of a Leader
Neil & Barb Kaus - LC Golden Heart
Janice and Russ Berndt - LC
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 21
Gail Gilman-WaldnerElizabeth & Chris Harstad - EL Harrison & Coralyn Musser - EL
Greater Mankato Growth Giving Heart
Jim & Shannon Gullickson - LC VOTrudie & Jack Gustafson - LC Jonathan & Ginger Zierdt - LC
Golden Heart Patrick Baker - EL VO
Gustavus Sakatah Circle
Rebecca BergmanGolden Heart
Mike Hvidsten
Harry Meyering Center Golden Heart
Heather Elgin
Help/Systems Inc. Heart of a Leader
Doug & Laurie Opheim - LC
Hillcrest Health Care Center Red Jacket Circle
Doug & Lori Faust - LC
Hiniker Company Giving Heart
Vincent J. Tomlonovic - LC Golden Heart
Gary JensenAnonymous Donor
Hoover Elementary School Golden Heart
Mike & Megan Rieken - EL
ICAN Giving Heart
Mike and Tracy Jevning
Irdeto Golden Heart
Dana & Edie Leasman
ISG Red Jacket Circle
Tami & Bryan Paulsen - LC Golden Heart
Tyler & Carissa Christenson - EL
Jake’s Stadium Pizza Heart of a Leader
Neil & Barb Kaus - LC VO
Jefferson Elementary School Giving Heart
Jeff & Vicki Nessler
Golden Heart Erik & Neely HagedornLes & Kristi Koppendrayer - LC Dave & Linda Sunderman - LC Anonymous Donor
Johnson Outdoors Red Jacket Circle
Paul & Rachel Mueller - LC Giving Heart
Jay and Judy DouglasDouglas & Karen James - LC
Grand Heart Joy Wiese - LC Darrell Wolf - LC
Golden Heart Adam FriesScott Larson - LC Steve Lewis - LC Jason Schreiner - LCAnonymous Donor (2)
Jones Metal Giving Heart
Russ & Sheryl ReedMarcia RichardsSarah RichardsMichael & Heidi Wels - LC
Golden Heart Jason HansonRandy and Cara OlingerJoel Thomas - LC Anonymous Donor
K & G Gymnastics LLC Red Jacket Circle
Katie and Brent Olson - EL
Kato Engineering Red Jacket Circle
Rustin & Andrea Luedtke - LC VO Heart of a Leader
Joshua & Amy Lorenz - LC Kevin & Deb Newman - LC Craig & Kim Peterson - LC
Grand Heart Les & Lois Altenburg - LC Michael & LeAnn Sieberg - LC
Golden Heart Darlene BoettcherTed & Christy DalyRonald EversMichael & Geralyn LindblomDavid & Lori Miller - LC Larry Miller - LC Scott & Sheryl Peterson - LC James Twardowski - LC
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUB
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB22
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBKato Insurance Agency
Giving Heart K. Bruce & Barbara Campbell
Golden Heart Craig and Jaci Hanson - VO
Kaye CorporationGolden Heart
Jodi & Mark Lumsden
Kennedy Elementary School Giving Heart
Tom & Marcy Koch
KEYC-TV Golden Heart
Terry & Vicki Rudenick - LC
Label Works Golden Heart
Jacob AndersonJoel & Chris Enevold - LC Bernard & Jenny Jandera - LC EL Wade & Michelle Johnson - LC
Lagers of Mankato, Inc. Giving Heart
Jim & Lisa Hamel
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School District
Golden Heart Wade & Mary Jo Hensel - LC
Laurel’s Edge and Laurel’s Peak Rehabiliation Center
Golden Heart Erin & Jamie Aanenson - EL VO Anonymous Donor
Lime Valley Advertising Golden Heart
Brian J. Maciej
Lloyd Lumber Co. Golden Heart
Mike Bertrand - LCBelynda & Heath Hinsch - LC
Lloyd Management, Inc. Sakatah Circle
Steve & Beth Weisbecker - LC VOGolden Heart
Erin Anderson - LC ELErica Honken - LC VOKelly Jeannette - LC
Loyola Catholic School Giving Heart
Mark & Shannon Sharpless - LC
Lutheran Social Service of MinnesotaGiving Heart
Tamara MosesGolden Heart
Brad & Shannon Butler - LC
Madison Avenue Dental Red Jacket Circle
Katie and Brent Olson
Main Street Dental Golden Heart
Brad & Katie Boettcher - EL VO
Mankato Clinic Red Jacket Circle
Mick & Lisa Montag Heart of a Leader
Leon & Val Bembenek - LC Terry & Laurie DahlDr. Tara Denke & Ray Smart - VO Randy & Jean FarrowJulie Gerndt & Doug Otopalik - LC Dr. Robert & Susan Olson - LC Anonymous Donor
Salvation Army’s Mobile Outreach Meals offers free summer lunches.
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 23
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBGiving Heart
Brett & Marcia BahrDr. Phillip BenzmillerMary Fette - LC Dr. Lon & Kathy KnudsonDon & Stephanie Putzier - LC Joseph & Kara SullivanGarron and Alyssa Stitt WilliamsAnonymous Donor
Grand Heart Dr. Robert & Alecia GazzolaDr. Mitch and Victoria Heun - LC Cheryl & Morgan JonesDr. Katie & Joe Smentek - VO
Golden Heart Deb AddisLinda Arndt - LC Keith Bauer - LC John & Diana Benson - LC Amy and James BolesDr. James & Michelle DunganDr. Lynn Hassan JonesSteven G. Haugen, MDDr. Susan Klenk & Scott MorganChris & Jenny Mager - EL Gregory & Carol NelsonCeceli & Daniel Polzin - LC VORolf & Karen Storvick - LC Kimberly & Mark TreatAnonymous Donor (5)
Mankato East Junior High School Heart of a Leader
Bryan & Kari Pratt - EL Grand Heart
Jerry and Katie Netland - EL Stephen Rustad
Mankato East Senior High SchoolHeart of a Leader
Craig & Kim Peterson - LC
Mankato Ford Heart of a Leader
Anonymous DonorGolden Heart
Gary Nelson
Mankato Mortuary Giving Heart
Kevin & Gayla Satre
Mankato Motor Company Grand Heart
Anonymous Donor
Mankato Sprint Store Golden Heart
Doug & Beth Dittbenner
Mankato West High School Grand Heart
Thomas & Tamara Villagomez - LC EL Golden Heart
Sherri Blasing - LC
MARCO Grand Heart
Kevin & Mary Date - LC
Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato Sakatah Circle
David Johnson, MD - LCDr. Shilun David Li & Tsu Hua Susan - LC
Minneopa Circle Melanie DixonZachary Mack, MD & Amy McAdoo
Red Jacket Circle Chaun & Kate Cox - LC VORich & Barb Grace - LC Gregory Kutcher, MD &
Maura Randall - LC VO Heart of a Leader
Mark Cardamone-Rayner, MD - LCJack & Sarah Christensen - LC Jonathan HardKathleen JonesGerald & Sandra Kowal - LC Panagiotis H. Panagiotakis, MDJames TarasovitchKristin Thooft - LC Anonymous Donor
Giving Heart Ryan & Kristin AshlandKimberly Beecher, M.D.David & Erin BroklMichele & Ken BuckleyStephen Campbell, MD - LC Cary & Teresa Casio - LC Christopher & Shari CrockerNichole EnrightNicholas & Ashley HalvorsonJim & Lisa Hamel - LCLinda & Dave Murray - LC Dena PagelSusan PearsonMary Jo Sonnek - LC Darin & Stacy Underwood - LC Anonymous Donor (2)
Grand Heart Teresa K. AndersonBrian and Anita BohnSarah H. Daniels - LC Kevin & Mary Date - LC Margaret HansonBeau HultquistSyed Khan, MD & Mir Rauf Subla, MDBrad & Stephanie LoefflerMark & Sharon Madson - LC Robert Morris, MDPatricia A. Potter
Salvation Army’s Mobile Outreach Meals offers free summer lunches.
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB24
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBMayo Clinic Health System Mankato (cont.)
Marlene Schroeder - LC Joachim & LeAnne SchugelPeter & Phyllis Skadahl - LC David and Diane SturmHeidi Vee - EL Thomas & Tamara Villagomez - LC Christi & Mitch Wilking - EL VO Anonymous Donor (3)
Golden Heart Teresa BlankThomas & Mary BorowskiYvette BurkBetty J. ButlerBrent & Leah Cameron - LC Jose Crespo, MDTed & Christy DalyDoug & Beth DittbennerKelly Dulohery - EL Richard & Susan FlemingKathleen HaagChristopher HallTimothy HalloranGayle HansenChris and Vicki Hart - VO Kimberly Seren Hernandez - EL Michael & Jennifer Johnson, D.O.James & Carrie KaldahlDana & Edie Leasman - LC William & Lynette LeDuc - LC Jeffrey LembkeLi LiTim MaloneJessi McCollumLouis McGuireDan & Mary Jo Menden - LC Becky NessRochelle OdenbrettAmy & Joseph OlingerDr. Robert OlsenSheri PaulsenScott & Sheryl Peterson - LCJosh PfefferJeremy & Becky Pieper - LC Larry & Jennifer PollittBronson G. PowerCarol Reichel - EL Phyllis Roseberry - LC Carlene RosenthalSarah Rucker-Johanson - EL Dianne SetnessJennifer & John Shain - LC EL Ryan SmithHa Su - EL Karen TauerPamela TietzJennifer VanberkumLisa WestbergRichard Westmark - LC Linda Witte - LC VO
Michael Wolf, MDPamela WoltersRachel WorleyAnonymous Donor (6)
Meyer & Sons TV & ApplianceGolden Heart
Mike Martinka - LC VO
Micro-Trak Systems, Inc.Heart of a Leader
Dan Theobald - LC Giving Heart
Steven Vogel - LC
Minnesota School Boards AssociationGolden Heart
Greg Abbott & Kathy Vos - LC
Minnesota State University, MankatoMinneopa Circle
Nancy M. FitzsimonsRed Jacket Circle
Claudia PragmanHeart of a Leader
Judith & Keith LuebkeGiving Heart
Jim & Shannon Gullickson - LC Michael Gustafson Mary Jo & Paul J. Hustoles - LC Jonathan & Ginger Zierdt - LC Anonymous Donor
Grand Heart Gregg MargRobin R. Wingo
Golden Heart Richard AugerWade Davis & Leah WhiteJim & Dawn Makovsky - LC Bronson G. PowerDeeAnn Snaza
Minnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionGiving Heart
Nick & Vicky Meyer - LC Golden Heart
Amber JoyceJessica & Jon Wheelock
MN Soybean Growers AssociationGrand Heart
Dr. Katie & Joe Smentek
Monarch Health Care ManagementGrand Heart
Josh Legum
Monroe Elementary School Golden Heart
Katherine HopfKelsey ProbachKristina Schemmel
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 25
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBMorken, Eckberg & Co.
Golden Heart Gil & Sally Hanson
MRCI Work Source Heart of a Leader
Brian Benshoof - LC Golden Heart
Nancy AbelMellissa AlamPaul Malyn EllingworthCory & Rhiannon JohnstonKacie Korsten - EL Margaret Remiger - LC Jill Smith
MTU Onsite Energy Grand Heart
Amy & Jamie Johnson - LC Lionel & Maureen Sorgatz - LC Nancy & Randy ThompsonChristi & Mitch Wilking - EL
Golden Heart Keith & Larinda BurgBob DieschNikki EricksonMark Fitzner - LC Mark HalbertPeg Johannsen - LC Diane & Mark Murphy - LC Mary & Roger Normandin - LC Todd RiemannKurt SnazaTom VagtsAnonymous Donor (2)
National Recognition ProductsGolden Heart
Rick Haman - LC Anonymous Donor (2)
Navitor- Folders Giving Heart
Bill & Suzanne Bohning - LC
Navitor Inc. Red Jacket Circle
Rustin & Andrea Luedtke - LC Giving Heart
Cary & Teresa Casio - LC Golden Heart
Sheila LudewigTerry & Vicki Rudenick - LC Larry & Thalia Taylor - LC
Navitor Midwest Golden Heart
Elaine CarstensenDeanie JacobsonWade & Michelle Johnson - LC
Mark Schwamberger - LC Anonymous Donor
Navitor Midwest Call CenterHeart of a Leader
Doug & Laurie Opheim - LCGiving Heart
Ernest Hiller II & Lyndsey Hogan-Hiller - EL
Golden Heart Tamara Sigmon
Navitor Specialty ProductsGolden Heart
Mark & Sue Anderson - LC Chad Heminover
Nicollet County Bank Golden Heart
Lisa Gault - LC Sam Gault
Nortech Systems Golden Heart
Steve Stenzel Anonymous Donor
North Central International, Inc Golden Heart
Andrew & Erin HatlestadAnonymous Donor
Jim and Eric’s lives were both changed through the YMCA’s mentoring program.
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB26
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBOpen Door Health Center
Grand Heart Iris Clark - EL VO
Golden Heart Dan & Mary Jo MendenScott & Lisa Wojcik - LC VO
Partners for Affordable HousingHeart of a Leader
Kevin & Deb Newman - LC VO
Pear Tree Greetings Golden Heart
Jim & Barb Dressen - LC
Pediatric Therapy ServicesGiving Heart
Joe Meixl & Nancy Dobson
Pepsi-Cola of Mankato, Inc.Golden Heart
Bonnie & Gary BarrerJerrel & Carrie Flanagan
Pioneer Bank Golden Heart
David and Carolyn KrauseMike & Alicia Kunkel - EL VO Anonymous Donor
Pratt Kutzke & Associates, LLP Heart of a Leader
Bryan & Kari Pratt - EL Giving Heart
Brad & Teresa Pratt
Precision Press Red Jacket Circle
Bruce & Marsha Danielson - LC Heart of a Leader
Chris & Kay Carlson - LC Giving Heart
Brett & Marcia BahrLane & Linda Gravley - LC VO Trudie & Jack Gustafson - LC Paul & DeDe Meyer- LC Lee & Judy Timmerman- LC
Grand Heart Dave & Brenda Spangenberg - LC
Golden Heart Donald AndersonJesse KraftDarla Makela- LC Isaak Mees - EL Todd Schlager- LC Jay & Sheryl Utter - LC
Profinium Giving Heart
Paul Osdoba & Carol Hanks- LC
Grand Heart Anonymous Donor
Golden Heart Melissa Engelby
Rasmussen College Golden Heart
Jessica MartinezLaura Rydholm
RE/MAX Golden Heart
Jen True
Ridley, Inc. Red Jacket Circle
Robert & Linda Frost- LC Heart of a Leader
Jack & Sarah Christensen- LC Mark & Debra Nelson
Giving Heart K. Bruce & Barbara Campbell- LC Tom & Marcy Koch- LC VOLiam & Karen Rooney
Grand Heart Peg Finnegan- LC Mike Hudspith - VO Jan & Ann Sorensen- LC Tyson Twait
Golden Heart Amy Lynn BrownBrent & Leah Cameron- LC VOClint CounsellorSteven JacobsonLyle Leggett- LC Ken PetersenJeremy & Becky Pieper- LC VOMichael Thoennes- EL Anonymous Donor (5)
Riley-Tanis Law OfficeGolden Heart
Paul Tanis
River Bend Business Products Red Jacket Circle
Jim & Michelle Hansen- LC Golden Heart
Jim & Barb Dressen - LC Jeff & Jodi Egeland - LC
River City Dental Care Heart of a Leader
Julie Gerndt & Doug Otopalik - LC
Riverview Clinic Golden Heart
Dr. Susan Klenk & Scott Morgan
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 27
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBRoosevelt Elementary School
Golden Heart Ann Haggerty - LC Gregory & Carol NelsonSean & Mary Simpson
RoundBank Grand Heart
Larry Thompson - LC
S & S Motors Golden Heart
Patricia & Greg Sjulstad
Salvation Army Grand Heart
Dr. Mitch and Victoria Heun - LC
Scheels All Sports Heart of a Leader
Brandon & Kim Scheel - VO Golden Heart
Sheri Hughes- LC Chad McGregor - LC Darrin Novak - EL Anonymous Donor
Schwickert’s of Mankato Minneopa Circle
Kent & Jane Schwickert- LC Heart of a Leader
Kim & Sue Schwickert - LC Golden Heart
Jeff BromenschenkelMark Lueck
SMILES - CIL Grand Heart
Alan Augustin- LC
Snell Motors Toqueville Society
Todd & Jackie Snell - LC VO Giving Heart
Josh & Marni Blickem - EL Spenser & Melissa Bradley - EL VO Jean & Jon TeeslinkAnonymous Donor
Grand Heart Dustin Baker - EL Graydon Dickie - LC Jerry and Katie Netland - EL John PiowlskiGrant Sargent - EL Patrick Steffensmeier - LC Jeff and Thea Wondra - EL VO
Golden Heart Ann Berkner- EL Nicholas & Laura Dunbar - EL Brian HolmenRyan McMahan
Patrick D. MeyerLarry & Jennifer PollittBrian SteffensmeierAnne Wolff - EL VO
South Central College Red Jacket Circle
Bruce & Marsha Danielson - LC VO Golden Heart
Janice and Russ Berndt - LC VO Barb & Mike Embacher
Southern Minnesota Multi-County HRAGiving Heart
Dave & Julie Collins - LC
Southern Minnesota OrthodonticsGolden Heart
Dr. John & Carolyn Kanyusik - LC
Southern Research & Outreach CenterGolden Heart
Steven & Anne Jaycox - LC Gyles & Carol Randall - LC Michael Singlestad - EL
SouthPoint Federal Credit UnionGolden Heart
Joel Heitner - EL
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership Golden Heart
Katherine & Jason Teiken - EL
Spinner’s Bar Grand Heart
Tanya & Shawn Ange- VO
State of Minnesota Grand Heart
Rebecca NovakDoug & Karen SjulstadFred and Nancy Vogel - LC
Golden Heart Joe & Gretchen Spear
Stifel Nicolaus & Company Golden Heart
Laura CluffKenneth Meixner - LC Anonymous Donor
Stinson Leonard Street Heart of a Leader
Randy & Sandy ZellmerGolden Heart
Sean & Mary SimpsonWade Davis & Leah White - LC VO
Swanson, Hinsch & Co. CharteredGolden Heart
Belynda & Heath Hinsch - LC
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB28
INDIVIDUAL HEART CLUBTaylor Corporation
Toqueville Society Glen & Becky Taylor - LC
River Valley Circle Deb Taylor
Red Jacket Circle Jay & Christine Parker - LC VO Jeff & Katie WeldonAnonymous Donor (2)
Heart of a Leader Leon & Val Bembenek - LC Craig Krone - LC Mark & Debra Nelson
Giving Heart Dick Beerling & Linda Danielson - LC Josh & Marni Blickem - EL VO John BomgrenCharles HippRyan McGuire - LC Jeff & Vicki Nessler - LC Steven and Kate Singer Suzanne Spellacy & Rick Haefner - LC
Grand Heart Chris & Aura Austin - EL Jeffrey and Linda McBeth - LC Brenda Post - LC
Golden Heart Michael BudachMichael and Debra Draheim - LC Joseph Gasner - LC Ronald & Michelle Griebel - LC Rich & Lisa Inman - LC Matthew MaassDarla Makela - LC Brent & Molly Olson - LC Tim Schroepfer - LC Nancy Schwamberger - LC Patricia & Greg SjulstadJohn & Sirena TankeLarry & Thalia Taylor - LC Robyn ThomasJon Thompson - LC Don WilcoxBob Wussow - LC Anonymous Donor (2)
TBEI Red Jacket Circle
Anonymous DonorGolden Heart
Sandy & Doug ElkinsRhonda HarrisArmando MartinezJaDee Pals - EL VO
Thayer Publishing Golden Heart
Terry & Jill KruegerCharlie OlsethCeceli & Daniel Polzin - LC Kelly Reinke - LC
The Children’s House Golden Heart
Jim & Sandi Jessen - LC
The Free Press Giving Heart
Annoymous DonorGolden Heart
Greg Abbott & Kathy Vos - LC Joe & Gretchen Spear - LC
The Occasions Group Heart of a Leader
Anonymous DonorGiving Heart
Larry & Robin EppardRich & Sue Lund - LC Rick & Traci Sellner - LC
Grand Heart Nancy & Randy Thompson
Golden Heart Michael & Barbara HolminDavid HumphreyBrian O’Gara - LC John & Sirena TankeVictoria ZernechelAnonymous Donor
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A. Sakatah Circle
Dr. Edwin D. & Caroline Harrington - LC Minneopa Circle
Scott & Laura StevensRed Jacket Circle
Michael & Jane KearneyGrand Heart
Richard E. Menden - LC Golden Heart
Anonymous Donor
The Sherwin Group Grand Heart
James & Sheri Fedson - LC
Thrivent Financial Golden Heart
Diane Beckman Jerrel & Carrie Flanagan
Tire Associates WarehouseGrand Heart
Lionel & Maureen Sorgatz - LC Tom & Lori Warrant - LC
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 29
True Value Grand Heart
Rhonda & Rodney BarrAmy & Jamie Johnson - LC
U.S. Bank Heart of a Leader
Anonymous DonorGiving Heart
Todd & Amy Loosbrock - LC Nick & Vicky Meyer - LC Jolene & Thomas Wall - EL VO
Golden Heart Lance & Jennifer Schwartz
United Parcel Service (UPS)Giving Heart
Derek Kohn - LC Joy Zangl-Meilleur - LC
United Prairie Bank Red Jacket Circle
Scott & Dawn BradleyStuart & Ann SneerJeff & Katie Weldon - VO
Heart of a Leader Tom and Theresa Wermerskirchen
Grand Heart Eileen Augustin - VOMitch and Pam JacobsJeanette Phillips - LC
Golden Heart Cody & Julie Gronewold - VOKim & Chris Hendrickson - LC Jim & Dawn Makovsky - LC Joe Schlagel - EL Nick & Lisa Witte - EL VO Merry and Terry WolfordScott Yerington
United Way of Olmsted Red Jacket Circle
Marcus C. Hendrickson - VO
Vetter Stone Company Heart of a Leader
Nick Kaus - EL VOTom and Theresa Wermerskirchen
Giving Heart Ernest Hiller II & Lyndsey Hogan-HillerBen and Mary Kaus - LC EL VO
VINE Faith In Action Golden Heart
Dan & Pam Determan - LC VO
Vintage Fine Homes by David PfefferGrand Heart
David & Jennifer Pfeffer
Visit Mankato Heart of a Leader
T.J. & Anna Thill - LC
Volk Transfer, Inc. Golden Heart
Troy Volk
V-TEK, Inc. Giving Heart
Anonymous Donor (2)Grand Heart
Mitch and Pam Jacobs
Wallerich Consulting LLC Red Jacket Circle
Dan & Kay Wallerich - VO
Walmart Distribution CenterGiving Heart
Michael & Heidi Wels - LC
Waseca CountyGiving Heart
Larry Collins
Washington Elementary SchoolGolden Heart
Karen Powers - EL
Wells Fargo Heart of a Leader
Brad & Kathy Brozik - LC Anonymous Donor
Giving Heart Kris & Jay KallAndy & Christine Nessler - LC EL VO
Grand Heart Kurt & Susan Kratzke - LC Jay & Darlene Thompson - LC
Golden Heart Brian Corbett &
Julia Ketcham Corbett - LC Erik & Neely HagedornElizabeth & Chris Harstad - EL VO Tim & Lynn Sprague - LC Maureen Zamzow
Wells Federal Bank Golden Heart
Michael & Rebecca Kittelson - EL Pauline Kruger - LC Eric Peters - VO
Westman Freightliner/River Valley Truck Center
Golden Heart Chris and Vicki HartTyler & Anne Westman - EL VO Anonymous Donor
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YOUR DOLLARSSTAY LOCAL
Wilder Erosion Control Golden Heart
Barb & Mike Embacher
Wis-Pak of Mankato Inc. Grand Heart
Cheryl & Morgan JonesAnonymous Donor
Golden Heart John Deleo - LC Wayne EvansGeorge FehnDan Giefer - VORob & Gloria Lee - VO
WOW! ZONE Family Entertainment CenterGolden Heart
Pam DeMarce
Xcel Energy Giving Heart
Lisa DrillSharon KoenigBrey MaurerAnonymous Donor
Golden Heart Nicole Hager Craig HillesheimJames HulscherLeroy McClelland Trisha Rosenfeld - VO
YMCA Giving Heart
Mike & Susie Schmitt - LC Golden Heart
Andy & Erin Hatlestad - VO Derrick & Michelle Hunstad - LC John & Wendy Kind - LC VO Michael & Rebecca Kittelson - EL Harrison & Coralyn Musser - EL VO
Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center became a United Way partner agency in 2016.
Gustavus’s Big Partner Little Partner program fosters relationships, academics, and other skills.
Your gift is truly increasing the well-being, stability, and self-sufficiency of individuals of all ages.
UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 27
WHO WE ARE
HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED The core of United Way is the people we help. By addressing root causes of problems and providing a better quality of life for all, we help our region thrive.
CONNECTING ORGANIZATIONS TO SUCCEED United Way funds quality nonprofits and builds partnerships to raise awareness and address key issues in our region.
SECURING RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE United Way mobilizes donors and volunteers to address the needs in our region.
Find out more at
www.mankatounitedway.org
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UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 31UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 27
WHO WE ARE
HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED The core of United Way is the people we help. By addressing root causes of problems and providing a better quality of life for all, we help our region thrive.
CONNECTING ORGANIZATIONS TO SUCCEED United Way funds quality nonprofits and builds partnerships to raise awareness and address key issues in our region.
SECURING RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE United Way mobilizes donors and volunteers to address the needs in our region.
Find out more at
www.mankatounitedway.org
YOUR DOLLARSSTAY LOCALAmboyClevelandEagle LakeElysianGarden CityGood ThunderJanesvilleKasota
Lake CrystalLe CenterLe SueurMadison LakeMankatoMapletonMinnesota LakeNew Richland
NicolletNorth MankatoPembertonSt ClairSt Peter
Vernon CenterWaldorfWasecaWaterville
BLUE EARTH COUNTY
NICOLLET COUNTYLE SUEUR COUNTY
WASECA COUNTY
Your gift is truly increasing the well-being, stability, and self-sufficiency of individuals of all ages.
UNITED WAY HEART CLUB 27
WHO WE ARE
HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED The core of United Way is the people we help. By addressing root causes of problems and providing a better quality of life for all, we help our region thrive.
CONNECTING ORGANIZATIONS TO SUCCEED United Way funds quality nonprofits and builds partnerships to raise awareness and address key issues in our region.
SECURING RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE United Way mobilizes donors and volunteers to address the needs in our region.
Find out more at
www.mankatounitedway.org
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Thank you for your generosity!Visit www.mankatounitedway.org to get involved today.
BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROWBlue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet & Waseca Counties
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