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GRAND FORKS PARKS& RECREATION FOUNDATION

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Through the assistance of the Foundation, the Grand Forks Park District is committed to the development, enhancement, and sustainability of parks, playgrounds, facilities, programs, and activities for our community.

Established in 2007, the Foundation provides financial assistance to low-income families within recreation programs and allows the Grand Forks Park District to build and sustain life-enriching facilities. Through community donor support, we are sincerely optimistic that needs will be met, allowing parks and recreation in Grand Forks to continue through the decades.

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OUR VISION: a healthIeR gRaNd fORkSWe are committed to the development and utilization of funds to progress the betterment of our community.

• Provide financial support for youth programs • Maintain and upgrade existing facilities• Enhance programs for children & adults • Develop new parks and facilities• Promote healthy decisions and opportunities

2017 BOaRd MeMBeRSPaul Barta, PresidentCam Tweten, Vice PresidentBill Palmiscno, Secretary / TreasurerTerry DvorakEunice Kuhn Molly SoebyRob Vollrath

SUPPORt StaffGeorge Hellyer, Executive Director Jill Nelson, Operations & DevelopmentJeff Lancaster, AccountingLeif Larsen, Accounting & Office SupportCatie Trontvet, Graphic & Website

Thank you to Rob VollRath for his years of dedication serving on our Foundation Board of Directors.

We are forever grateful for hisleadership, vision, and unyielding support.

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May 2018Dear Foundation Donors and Supporters,

The Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation was honored to be able to enhance health and happiness within our community this past year.

We were thrilled to have celebrated our 5-Year Anniversary of Choice Health & Fitness opening. Choice Health & Fitness and the Grand Forks Park District celebrated the 5th Anniversary Event on Monday, September 25, 2017, with themed-fitness classes, giveaways, a free throw contest, and a lobby full of fun. With the support of our strong partnerships and the unyielding commitment of our generous IMAGINE Campaign donors, Choice Health & Fitness is honored to serve our loyal members, visitors, and the Grand Forks region.

After years of envisioning a relocation to Kannowski Park, the New Skatepark Project was launched forward in 2017 with a large contribution in funds raised through the 12th Annual Rydell Car & Bike Show, a total amount of $100,538! Along with the Rydell Car & Bike Show’s donation, a Myra Foundation Grant and a few other significant grants awarded to the Grand Forks Park District, the project was pushed into Phase One.

In 2017, we finished two additional fields, allowing our youth players to use four additional fields for practice and games last summer. With the concession stand, much-needed restrooms, and the batting cages completed in Fall of 2017 by the staff of ICON Architectural Group, we look forward to using the complex facility this upcoming youth baseball / softball season!

It was a successful year for the Grand Forks Veterans Memorial Park campaign, with over $200,000 raised and 131 Memorial Stones sold. With continued support from the Red River Valley Motorcyclists; EAPC Architects Engineers in the final stages of design work; Opp Construction ready to begin general contract work; and Gary Shields volunteering to be the Development Officer leading the development and public awareness of the project, we anticipate even more advancements to be made in 2018.

With your continued support in 2018, we will continue to promote healthy lifestyles through amazing facilities and great programs that enhance the quality of life.

Much appreciation,

Paul Barta2018 Foundation Board President

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Choice Health & Fitness celebrated 5 years of being open, 10 years in the making!

Choice Health & Fitness and the Grand Forks Park District hosted a 5th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, September 25, 2017. With themed-fitness classes, giveaways, a free throw contest, and a lobby full of fun, including refreshments, archive videos, and information on our facility partners, the day of appreciation was well received by the community! Choice Health & Fitness also hosted a week-long celebration, September 25 - 29, for our members with five days of prize giveaways, discounted guest fees, fitness challenges, social media contests, cooking demos, deli discounts, and more.

The positive feedback we have received from the community over the last five years has been overwhelming, With the support of our strong partnerships and the unyielding commitment of our generous IMAGINE Campaign donors, Choice Health & Fitness are honored to serve our loyal members, visitors, and the Grand Forks region.

CHOICE HEALTH & FITNESS

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Response from our IMAGINE Campaign KEy PARTNERS

5th Anniversary

SEPTEMBER 25 - 29MONDAY | ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION25

SEPTEMBER REFRESHMENTS IN THE LOBBY FUN GAMES & CONTESTS BY CHOICE FINANCIAL 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 4:00 - 7:00 PM THEMED FITNESS CLASSES 5:30 AM | GROUP CYCLING 5TH ANNIVERSARY THEMED CYCLING CLASS 8:45-10:00 AM | 5-STAR FITNESS CLASS TARGETING 5 AREAS: CARDIO, UPPER BODY, LOWER BODY, CORE & FLEXIBILITY

$5 ADULT TENNIS DRILLS $5 TENNIS COURT TIME $5 LUNCH SPECIAL {WRAP & CHIPS} DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES {$5 INDIVIDUAL / $15 FAMILY}

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS

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$5 LUNCH SPECIAL {SOFT SHELL TACO/TACO IN A BAG} DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES {$5 INDIVIDUAL / $15 FAMILY}

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS

WEDNESDAY27SEPTEMBER

$5 LUNCH SPECIAL {SUB SANDWICH & CHIPS}

DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES {$5 INDIVIDUAL / $15 FAMILY}

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS

THURSDAY28SEPTEMBER

$5 LUNCH SPECIAL {PULLED PORK & CHIPS}

DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES {$5 INDIVIDUAL / $15 FAMILY}

COOKING DEMO & BODY COMP TESTING {BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM} PRIZE GIVEAWAYS

FRIDAY29SEPTEMBER

$5 LUNCH SPECIAL {SANDWICH & CHIPS}

DISCOUNTED GUEST FEES {$5 INDIVIDUAL / $15 FAMILY}

GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY

CHOICE HEALTH & FITNESS “Our partnership with Choice Health & Fitness has increased accessibility of health & wellness services within our community; helped us enhance existing programs and services; and addressed unmet needs that our previous facilities were unable to accommodate or address properly,”

- Deb ThompsonChief Executive Officer, Altru Family YMCA

“By partnering with the Grand Forks Park District, we have been able to combine resources, knowledge, and expertise to deliver healthcare, and provide unique wellness opportunities that best serve our community,”

- Jenny Estad EHS & Integrative Medicine Manager, Altru Health System

“Aligned with our value, “better the places we live”, Choice Health & Fitness has become a significant source of pride for our region. We are so proud to be part of its success and everything it has done for the community.”

- Brian P. JohnsonChief Operating Officer, Choice Financial

“The exercise and fitness facilities at Choice Health & Fitness allow scientists at the Human Nutrition Research Center to conduct state-of-the-science research that it otherwise would not be able to complete.”

- Dr. James RoemmichU.S. Dept. of Ag. Human Nutrition Research Center

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statement of financial positionASSETScurrent assetsCash & Equivalents $666,690investments $847,708accounts receivable $41,928pledges receivable, net of allowance $934,532Contract receivable $495,000 Total Current Assets $2,985,858

non-current assetsassets Held for sale $144,750pledges receivable, net of Current portion & allowance $5,985,358Contract receivable, net of Current portion $4,460,000 Total Non-Current Assets $10,590,108 All Assets $13,575,966

LIAbILITIEScurrent liabilitiesaccounts payable $3,976interest payable $41,928pledges payable, net of allowances $1,080,985Bonds payable $495,000 Total Current Liabilities $1,621,889

non-current liabilitiesunearned revenue $106,138pledges payable, net of Current portion & allowance $6,128,578Bonds payable, net of Current portion $4,460,000Less: unamortized Bond issue Costs ($30,825) Total Non-Current Liabilities $10,663,891 All Liabilities $12,285,780

net assetsunrestricted $897,610temporarily restricted $200,609permanently restricted $191,967 Total Net Assets $1,290,186

TOTAL LIAbILITIES & ASSETS $13,575,966

Permanently Temporarily Restricted Restricted Unrestricted TOTALSUPPORT & REVENUEgifts & Bequests $600 $375,777 $518,308 $894,685rent income $ -- $ -- $185,086 $185,086interest, dividends, gains, & (Losses) $ -- $26,230 $29,153 $55,383net assets released from restriction $ -- ($306,634) $306,634 $ --TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $600 $95,373 $1,039,181 $1,135,154

EXPENSESMarketing $ -- $ -- $3,972 $3,972Contributions $ -- $ -- $352,286 $352,286interest Expenses $ -- $ -- $190,641 $190,641 Office Expenses $ -- $ -- $3,498 $3,498Miscellaneous $ -- $ -- $15,912 $15,912TOTAL EXPENSES $ -- $ -- $566,309 $566,309

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $600 $95,373 $472,872 $568,845

bEGINNING NET ASSETS $191,367 $105,236 $424,738 $721,341

ENDING NET ASSETS $191,967 $200,609 $897,610 $1,290,186

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Creating aLasting Impact

ENDOwMENTSEndowments created in memory of loved ones are a lasting tribute that benefits the Grand Forks Park District long into the future. Memorial endowments enhance our community by providing meaningful support to our youth, parks, facilities, and recreation programs in Grand Forks.

Riedlinger EndowmentCreated by the Riedlinger Family in memory of Troy Riedlinger to support youth hockey.

Pinky Kraft Memorial Endowment Created in 1981 in memory of longtime UND baseball coach Harold “Pinky” Kraft, this endowment provides annual support to the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks American Legion Baseball Programs.

Jeff Pettit Memorial EndowmentCreated by the Pettit Family in memory of their son/brother, Jeff Pettit, to support youth hockey.

Sanny & Jerry Ryan youth Scholarship EndowmentCreated by the Ryan Family, this generous endowment was established to support youth scholarships.

MEMORIAL FUNDS & GRANTSMemorial funds are a way to turn your loss into something positive while keeping your loved one’s memory alive. their legacy can live on and enhance the lives of our community through the designated area of support within the Grand Forks Park District – i.e. baseball fields, hockey programs, senior fitness, etc.

Ulland Fund & GrantsCreated by Mr. Pete Ulland to support youth recreation programs. The Ulland Fund provides grants annually to local recreational and arts non-profit organizations. For more information on grant submission and criteria, download the Ulland Grant application. Grant applications must be in by November and are generally awarded in December.

Chad Johnson Youth Sports FundCreated by the Johnson Family and close friends,in memory of Chad Johnson to support youth hockey. The fund is sustained by the annual Chad Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament.

Nord Fund Created by the Ruth Nord Family to fund youth golf and tennis programming.

Permanently Temporarily Restricted Restricted Unrestricted TOTALSUPPORT & REVENUEgifts & Bequests $600 $375,777 $518,308 $894,685rent income $ -- $ -- $185,086 $185,086interest, dividends, gains, & (Losses) $ -- $26,230 $29,153 $55,383net assets released from restriction $ -- ($306,634) $306,634 $ --TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $600 $95,373 $1,039,181 $1,135,154

EXPENSESMarketing $ -- $ -- $3,972 $3,972Contributions $ -- $ -- $352,286 $352,286interest Expenses $ -- $ -- $190,641 $190,641 Office Expenses $ -- $ -- $3,498 $3,498Miscellaneous $ -- $ -- $15,912 $15,912TOTAL EXPENSES $ -- $ -- $566,309 $566,309

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $600 $95,373 $472,872 $568,845

bEGINNING NET ASSETS $191,367 $105,236 $424,738 $721,341

ENDING NET ASSETS $191,967 $200,609 $897,610 $1,290,186

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naming opportunitiesNaming Right (Park) $75,000

Phase 1 Bowl (3-7) $50,000

1B Tri-Tiered Manual Pad $5,000

2B Grind Ledge $5,000

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1 - 3’0’’ H Bank Ramp $5,000

2 - 3’6’’ Quarter Pipe $5,000

8 - Quarter Pipe $5,000

9 - SpineRail $5,000

Park Bench $1,500

Park Table $1,500

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Friends of the Park$500 - $1000

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The wheels are beginning to roll on the Skatepark Project in Grand Forks. In seeing a need to provide skaters of all ages with a safe place to gather, together the Skatepark Committee and the Grand Forks Parks and Rec Foundation created a vision for change many years ago.

As Phase 1 of the project gets underway, involving the relocation of features of the old skatepark, located down town next to the Police Station, to the new location at Kannowski Park, the park is beginning to take shape. Features from the previous location including the Tri-Tiered Manual Pad, Grind Ledge, and HSS Grind Rail have been moved and will be incorporated into the new park’s design. In addition to the relocated sections of the park, the new skatepark will have eighteen new features of varying structures, levels, and obstacles. The main feature of the park consists of a large Radius Bowl, complete with walls and features surrounding it.

In 2017, strides have been taken to make this dream a reality, with a huge contribution in funds raised through the 12th Annual Rydell Car & Bike Show. The total amount raised from the event was $100,538.44! The Rydell Car & Bike Show’s earning, so generously pledged to be donated to the Skatepark, will launch this project into Phase One. We also were the recipient of a $5,000 grant for the project awarded by the Myra Foundation in 2017. With these funds in place, the skatepark will provide a safe environment for children of all ages, and their families, a place to be active and pursue skating as a sport.

Needless to say, the Grand Forks Park District is elated to add this sport specific park to the list of great parks already in the community. Not only do skateparks provide communities with many benefits, including reducing illicit behavior and many physical and mental health benefits, they also aid in stimulating economic growth in the com-munity; which is why there was a clear need for the park’s overhaul and update. With new ramps, pipes, walls, bowls, transitions, and extensions the new skatepark will be a skater’s paradise.

If you would like to get involved, naming rights are still available for many of the park’s features. Visit us online at gfparksfoundation.org to find out more.

Get involved on social media: #SkateparkGF

NEw SKATEPARK PROJECT

A RELOCATION & UPDATE CAMPAIGN FOR A PERMANENT SKATEPARK AT KANNOwSKI PARK

Getting the Wheels RollingGetting the Wheels Rolling

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24-hour online fundraiser byDakota Medical FoundationFebruary 9, 2017

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In 2017, we teamed up with the Grand Forks Education Foundation to co-promote our causes. You might remember receiving a postcard in the mail with the little red school bus and pool passes for kids on it. This effort was made to stretch our donation dollars to the fullest and try to save costs in an effort to increase proceeds.

With the 83 individual online donations we received during the 24-hour on-line fundraising event; the generous matches of $500 from the Blue Line Club and $3,500 match from CPS, Ltd., we were able to raise $6,288.50 for local youth. We are so very thankful to everyone who made this possible.

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On February 9, 2017, many of you participated in Dakota Medical Foundation’s (DMF) annual Giving Hearts Day, a one-day, online fundraising event. We want to thank you for your donations.

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The Grand Forks Parks & Recreation Foundation is fighting to end childhood obesity in Grand Forks, North Dakota by getting kids active!

By donating to our Foundation youth recreation activity scholarship fund, you are giving a child in need the opportunity to get active and live a healthier life! Because of the generous donations received in 2017, we were able to grant over 238 youth activity scholarships to well-deserving children in low-income families!

Let’s get Grand Forks children active& fight childhood obesity together!

1-IN-3 LOCAL KIDS IS OVERwEIGHT.WE can changE this.

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From the funds raised, we completed the two additional diamonds in Summer 2017, with a total of four diamonds now at the Scheels Sports Complex. With four diamonds at Scheels Sports Complex now available, our players knocked the 2017 youth baseball / softball season out of the park- including the hosting of the Cal Ripkin State Tournament at Scheels Sports Complex in July 2017. This success is due to the dedicated vision of the Building Fields of Dreams Campaign.

The staff of ICON Architectural Group have been working hard in 2017 on finishing the complex main building. The concessions, restrooms, and storage building is now completed and being set-up for the upcoming season. Players and families are all looking forward to using this beautiful building in the 2018 baseball / softball season!

If you have interest in getting more involved, finding more about our naming sponsorship opportunities that are available, or would just like to help make sure we are able to complete the project as planned, please contact us. As funds become available, we plan to add field lights and more amenities to this destination baseball / softball complex.

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NaME oF aREa aMouNt NaMEDFacility Complex $ 250,000 Scheels Sports Concession/Restroom $ 150,000 ICON ArchitectsBatting Cage #1 $ 10,000 Kennelly FamilyBatting Cage #2 $ 10,000 AVAILABLEParking Lot $ 75,000 AVAILABLE

Diamond #1 (SW) $ 50,000 AVAILABLE1st Base Dugout $ 15,000 Hugos3rd Base Dugout $ 15,000 Brady Martz Scoreboard $ 25,000 AVAILABLE Field Lights $ 100,000 AVAILABLE

Diamond #2 (SE) $ 50,000 Blue Line Club1st Base Dugout $ 15,000 Vaaler Insurance3rd Base Dugout $ 15,000 Alerus FinancialScoreboard $ 25,000 Brady Martz Field Lights $ 100,000 AVAILABLE

Diamond #3 (NE) $ 50,000 AVAILABLE1st Base Dugout $ 15,000 AVAILABLE3rd Base Dugout $ 15,000 ND Eye ClinicScoreboard $ 25,000 AVAILABLE Field Lights $ 100,000 AVAILABLE

Diamond #4 (NW) $ 50,000 AVAILABLE1st Base Dugout $ 15,000 AVAILABLE3rd Base Dugout $ 15,000 AVAILABLEScoreboard $ 25,000 AVAILABLEField Lights $ 100,000 AVAILABLE

Diamond #5 (babe Ruth) $ 50,000 AVAILABLE1st Base Dugout $ 15,000 AVAILABLE3rd Base Dugout $ 15,000 AVAILABLEScoreboard $ 25,000 AVAILABLEField Lights $ 100,000 AVAILABLEN

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It was a successful year for the campaign project, with significant advancements made. The results of the geotechnical survey, to determine the need for excavation and infilling to insure the stability of the memorial wall, were received. While some issues were cited, all were correctable. EAPC Architects Engineers were in the final stages of design work and Opp Construction agreed to be general contractor on the project.

The Grand Forks Veterans Memorial Park Committee received their 501C (3) status thanks to the hard work of Attorney Kirk Tingum, of Caldis, Tingum, and Tingum Ltd, and retired District Judge and Board of Directors member, Joel Medd.

Another significant advancement of the project was obtaining the services of Gary Shields, a professional fund raiser, who has volunteered his services. Gary’s expertise has enabled us to reach out to more agencies and has raised the public’s awareness of our project. He also oversaw the development of a website for the project: gfvetspark.org.

The Red River Valley Motorcyclists (RRVM) have become an outstanding supporter of the project, donating more than $40,000, with more to come. Over $200,000 has been raised for

Visit gfparksfoundation.org to find campaign materials, upcoming fundraising events, donate online, give a gift, make a pledge, or learn how to get involved!

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Honoring our VeteransHonoring our Veterans

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Al Palmer, Chair Tom Saddler, Vice-Chair Bob Beauchamp, Treasurer Keith Trzynka, Secretary

bOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Benson James Groven Roy FillionMike HagenJohn Hanson Dennis Heap Dusty Hillebrand Larry Holweger Lou Lombardi Joel Medd Don Purpur Kyle Slivnik *E. Paul Smart*Until passing on June 26, 2017

EX-OFFICIO MEMbERSMike DobmeierBrad GenglerRory GrenierGeorge HellyerTim HughesTom KornellJill NelsonBill PalmiscnoArnold PhillipsGreg Vettel

FUND RAISINGGary Shields

NAME OF AREA AMOUNT NAMINGArmy Obelisk $50,000 AvailableMarine Obelisk $50,000 AvailableNavy Obelisk $50,000 AvailableAir Force Obelisk $50,000 AvailableCoast Guard Obelisk $50,000 AvailableLarge Shelter $50,000 Joe Neel Jr. Small Shelter 1 $30,000 Red River Valley MotorcyclistsSmall Shelter 2 $30,000 DaV Chapter 2 Grand ForksSmall Shelter 3 $30,000 AvailableSmall Shelter 4 $30,000 AvailableArmy Bench $15,000 Krejci FamilyMarine Bench $15,000 AvailableNavy Bench $15,000 AvailableAir Force Bench $15,000 Saddler FamilyCoast Guard Bench $15,000 AvailablePark Bench 1 $10,000 DaV auxiliary unit 2 Grand ForksPark Bench 2 $10,000 DaV Chapter 2 Grand ForksPark Bench 3 $10,000 Norval Meagher Park Bench 4 - 11 $10,000 AvailableU.S. Flag Pole $10,000 AvailableN.D. Flag Pole $10,000 AvailablePOW-MIA Flag Pole $10,000 AvailableMemorial Stones $200 Unlimited

THE CAMPAIGNThrough community philanthropy and the efforts of supporters, the campaign committee will design, execute, and conduct a fundraising campaign to raise the necessary dollars to create and build a Veterans Memorial Park, this six-acre site, located NW of the Columbia Mall and adjacent to the roundabout at 24th Ave. South and 34th Street, into existence. It will be an outdoor gathering place for veterans, military members, families and the community to celebrate, recognize, remember, and honor the lives of those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Military.

HONORARy & MEMORIAL NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

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wILD HOG MARATHONSeptember 22-23, 2017

gfmarathon.comThe 6th annual Wild Hog Marathon had another great turn-out in 2017! This awesome event is put on by the Wild Hog Group, and consists of two full days of expos, events, and races of all lengths.

In 2017, the Wild Hog Marathon honored our Foundation by donating $10,000 in support of youth activity scholarships! Don’t forget to sign-up for the next Wild Hog Weekend on September 27-29, 2018!

DISAbLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)GOLF TOURNAMENTJune 22, 2017This was the 2nd annual golf tournament held at King’s Walk Golf Course put on by the DAVgroup. This very successful event raised $16,000 in proceeds for the Veterans Memorial Park Campaign. Sign-up for the next DAV Golf Event on June 4, 2018!

ICONSPORTS CENTER

Making the most of Year_Round IceMaking the most of Year_Round Ice

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LEGENDS & HEROES CAMPAIGN: 3 yEARS LATERIt has been 3 years since ICON Sports Center opened and we are still seeing a growth in activity within the facility, thanks to the generous pledges and donations to the Legends & Heroes Campaign,

SUMMER AT ICON SPORTS CENTERIn Summer/Fall 2017, our rinks were full of numerous Border Blades Figure skating club private lessons and summer programs; Langei Edge Power skating classes; and a Youth Goalie Clinic. Grand Forks Youth Hockey hosted 3v3 leagues as well as Termite and Mite summer skills classes. ND Amateur Hockey held their Team ND tryouts and fall training camps at ICON Sports Center, as well as the ND Amateur Hockey Fall Bantam leagues and Northern Plains Hockey League games. ICON Sports Center also hosted the Northland Hockey Tournament / Siouxland Challenge, Jr. Sioux Hockey Tournament, and the ND Wild Tournament Invitational Tournaments.

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FUNDRAISINGEVENTS

2017/2018 HOCKEy SEASONWe had a great hockey & figure skating season, with 775 youth hockey games at the ICON Sports Center. Grand Forks Youth Hockey tryouts began mid-October and games started up in mid-November at ICON Sports Center. Grand Forks Youth Hockey hosted 10+ tournament weekends, beginning in December 2017 and proceeding through mid-March 2018. ICON Sports Center also was honored to be the host location of the ND State Bantam Hockey Tournament and the ND State 19U Girls Hockey Tournament this past spring.

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The following list represents the donors who gave in the calendar year of 2017 and before. If your name is not on the list but should be, please let us know. This was not our intention to leave anyone off the list. All donors are very important to us.

Aafedt, Brad & GayleAaker, ThomasAchen, David & VirginiaAdam, TammyAdams, JamesAdams, Steve & DarlaAhler, ScottAlderson, Robert & PeggyAli, Syed OsmanAllan, MichaelAllen, Rose & JonAlperovich, TatianaAmes, Val & VinceAmiot, GlennAmundson, ByronAmundson, PhilipAndersen, EmerleeAndersen, PhyllisAnderson, ColletteAnderson, DanielAnderson, GaryAnderson, JodyAnderson, John & IleneAnderson, Julie & KeithAnderson, Kent & NancyAnderson, LoriAnderson, MarilynAnderson, PaulaAnderson, RichardAnderson, ScottAnderson, Shawn & TinaAndrade, CindyAntonenko, Mark & NicoleApanian, RonaldApplegren, NathanApreza, ErnestoArel, Mike & JennyArmbrust, JulieArola, NickArsenault, LeonardAsbury, GeorgeAsbury, HenryAsbury, SamAxvig, Richard & KarenAzure, DouglasBachmeier, Ron & BeckyBacon, Rhonda

Badger, HarmonBaglien, Brian & LoriBaier, Patricia & MichaelBakken, David & KarenBakken, LoriBakken, TeresaBarry, MerylBartel, Tima & TwylaBartholomew, ShawnaBartuska, Ron & LynnBaumann, AngieBeach, Dave & JeanBeaumier, ColinBell, JenniferBenson, Rachel & TravisBenthin, Tony & KristiBergom, Ronald & SharonBergsrud, KentBernhardson, Duane & PamBernstein, TeresaBerntsen, CraigBerntsen, DonBerry, Brad & SuzanneBethea, Jennifer & JermaineBethke, BobBethke, PaulBina, Cassidy & AnthonyBjerke, MarilynBjorge, MarlynBlackmore, Mae MarieBlock, Richard & LauraBlock, RickBloom, Wallace E. & Sara A.Boettner, PeggyBogan, HelenBohm, JamesBohn, Scott & DarciBohnet FamilyBollingberg, Karl & TwilaBollman, Jim & GinnyBorg, KurtBorgstrom, Wayne & JulieBostrom, StevenBotnen, Karen & WillisBoub, Michael & JenniferBouvette, MarshaBowen, Jeff

Bower, RobertBrakke, LeahBrandt, Jamie & MackensieBrandt, Tim & CourtneyBrekke, David & AliceBrekke, Steve & DesileeBrewer, Bonnie & MichaelBrewinski, John & JudyBrinkman, ElaineBritton, Dave & DeniseBrockman, Ellen Feldman & RonaldBrokke, L J & JeanetteBrokken, AnthonyBrooke, DalondaBrorby, TheresaBrorson, StaceyBrosseau, James & JoleneBrown, DL & JMBrown, JadeBrown, LaneaBrown, Merrilee & RandyBrummond, Rich & BrendaBrutger, Eric & KierstenBryan, Joe and RebeccaBuchholz, JodiBuck, Dennis & CarolBundlie, MargaretBurchhard, BobBurchill, Heather & JustinBurgess, KellieBurian, Steve & BarbaraBurris, LuAnnBurthold, RitaBurtness, MichaelButler, KarenByron, Eugene & MeredithCallahan, RhondaCamburn, NealCameron, B.R.Camrud, MadelynCaoili, Dr. Henri Rommel & AnalizaCariveau, BruceCariveau, BruceCarlson, ElaineCarlson, JudyCarlson, Kenneth & BarbaraCarlson, Pam

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splash-making

donors

Carlson, RobertCarolin, Robert & KirstenCarr, KaraCarroll, Brad & AmyCarson, SharonCarter, Pat & ScottCaulfield, Bob & DanelleCebula, KristaChaffee, Brad & BrandyChan, PaulChandler, JulieCharlesworth, James & RobbynChase, BillChase, Bill & LaurieChebaclo, Mohamed & LamaChristian, TimChristianson, Kyle & KatiChristopherson, Debra & DaleChu, TonyClark, P. R. & T. A. B.Clayburgh, DDS, JohnCleveland, CoreyClinton, BrentClose, Chad & JessieCofer, KellyColeman, MaryCombs, Gerald & BarbaraCompton, CresCondit, JasonConley, DeeCook, John & AgnesCook, Kristin & DennisCooley, ChadCostello, Brad & KathyCox, LindaCrafton, Mary & FredCrary, Joe & MaryCrary, Tim & SandyCull, Robert & EdytheCultice, Terry & JoDahl, BrianDahl, Preston & JeanmarieDalglish, JamesDamle, Jayant & RohineeDanielski, MichaelDanielson, BernardDanner, BarbaraDawes, EmilyDeBeltz, Don & MarianDecker, Mark

Deere, ElisabethDegerstrom, Sean and AmyDenny, Duane & LilDetienne, Chad & ShaunaDetke, KathyDevlin, Travis & ChristinaDiederich, Doug & ElisaDiep, Julie & BinhDilley, Deborah & JoelDobmeier, MichaelDobrovolny, SarahDorsher, MikeDuckstad, DarlaDufault, Jane & JeromeDuffy, Randal & JennyDullum, Terry & GinnyDurrani, RobinaDusek, DuWayne & AlannaDusek, TerrieDvorak, DonaldDvorak, MarleneDvorak, Scott & JulieDvorak, TerryEagleson, Ward & MaryEdwards, Tom & JackieEickhof, JohnEickman, Jeff & DawnEickman, Larry & JanetEider, JackieElbert, Dennis & DoraElsenberg, DanielEmineth, Russell & MichelleEndres, Mike & PeggyEndres, NancyEndres, Shawn & JackieEngel, CrystalErickson, DennisEriksmoen, NathanEspegard, Duaine & PhyllisEvans, EugeneEvenson, DonaldFagerholt, JamesFasbender, Jim & Clarisse (Reesie)Feller, Chris & MaryFennell, Lorianne & ColinFetsch, JaniceFinck, JimFischer, JamesFisk, Sue & DonFjestad, Brian

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big-hitting donors

Grove, ArthurGrove, NancyGulbrandson, Chris Guntzburger, Mr. & Mrs. MarshalGustafson, Harold & IoneHaagenson, Jason & AmyHaakenson, JulieHaas, GaryHaas, J AHadland, Larry & ElaineHadlich, Mark & NancyHadlich, RobinHafner, DuaneHagen, JoyceHagen, MarleneHainey, KariHakstol, David & ErinnHale, DavidHalgren, CaraHall, Kenneth & FrancesHall, Mark & JulieHallgren, Scott & DebbieHallgren, SheriHalstenson, EricHalverson, GreggHand, GailHanley, YvonneHansen, Bobbi & SteveHansen, Jim & Mary DaleHanson, BrettHanson, Dennis & BarbaraHanson, MelanieHanson, RobertHanson, Todd & BrendaHanson, WesHardy, GailHarlow, Arron & MandyHarris Jr, Gary RHarris, Gary & HazelHartsough, Brenda & RossHasbrouck, ScottHastings, DonnaHastings, Mark & MarilynHastings, MaryAnnHaug, JamesHeffern, SandraHeimark, LarryHeintz, Jason & DanaHell, StevenHelland, BrianHelleloid, Duane

Foertsch, BrittanyFolson, Ann & BarryFontaine, DavidFontes, Mary & MathiasForness, Lloyd & RamonaFoss, Matt & TiffanyFoss, VirgilFosse, Carol & DougFoster, KevinFournier, JamesFrench, Dean & MichelleFristad, James & SusanFugazzi, Mike & HeidiFulton, Jeremy & KrisGabrielsen, Tom & MargyGallagher, KarenGambucci, Sergio & EleanorGardner, JeremyGates, Moine & SharonGaul, JoanneGeatz, MarcGeatz, ToddGeppert, ShellyGershman, Hal & KathleenGerszewski, EileenGerszewski, Tammy & WayneGibbs, Dusty & ArlyceGilbraith, LynnGjellstad, MelissaGjovig, Bruce Q.Glessner, MarciGlessner, Matthew & MaryGoetz, Duane & PattyGoetz, TimGoodman, BerniceGoodman, Dan & DebraGoodman, Ron & DanaGorder, Dean & VickiGordon, VickiGothberg, Danny, Rachel, Micah, McKenna,& MarenGraham, Gary & DawnGrandall, MichaelGrasser, Al & CherylGreenberg, Chris & SkipGreenberg, Chris & SonyaGreendahl, KimGreenwood, Marian & GeorgeGrenier, ArleneGriggs, PatriciaGrijalva, James & Theresa

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The following list represents the donors who gave in the calendar year of 2017 and before. If your name is not on the list but should be,

please let us know. This was not our intention to leave anyone off the list. All donors are very important to us.

Hellyer, George & RachelHemming, Beth & JeffreyHenderson, Pamela & ChrisHendrickson, ReneeHenry, Gordon & PatHerbeck, DonaldHerbeck, TravisHerbst, JamiHerdegen, Donald J.Hertel, MelbourneHertz, Jacob & PeggyHerzog, Paul & TaraHettwer, NancyHill, Steven M. & Deborah E.Hill, Thomas & KathleenHillstrom, Robert & KarinHinschberger, Julie & JustinHintz, Brad & TerriHodgson, Emilia & JodyHodgson, LinnHoekstra, JohnHoffmann, Mark & JanHogan, Dennis & ShirleyHogenson, ClaudetteHoistad, StanleyHoldman, ScottHolm, Mark & KathyHolt, Dave & TeriHolte, Russel & BeckyHolter, MarcoHoplin, Jeffrey or LisaHorner, Gregory & RebeccaHoun, JerryHovland, Bruce & FrancesHovland, DarylHoward, Tarek & TammyHumble, ElroyHumble, MarkHumble, RobertHutchison, Bill & DonnaHuus, SuzanHynek, Patrick & AndreaIseminger, Carl & ColetteIverson, DonaldIverson, JayIverson, Kevin & LenaeIverson, Robert, Jack, Jamie & SherylJackson, Dane & CarrieJackson, Robert & Darlene

Jacobi, EllenJacobson, CorinneJacobson, SandraJarmusz, DJarvey, TrentJelliff, JaniceJeno, Susan & JohnJensen, MarthaJimenez, AmandaJohnson, BrendaJohnson, Brian & NecoleJohnson, ChrisJohnson, Chris & MelissaJohnson, DennisJohnson, GeraldJohnson, GingerJohnson, James & ShirleyJohnson, Jeff & Ruth AnnJohnson, Joel & LoriJohnson, LisaJohnson, Mike & ToriJohnson, PaulaJohnson, Robert A. & JudithJohnson, Sean & TiffanyJohnston, JasonJones, Avery & VickiJoyce, Gerry & MaryJoyner, NancyJuntunen, CindyJuntunen, MichaelJuntunen, Mike & KarenKahlbaugh, EA&MMKanta, DarcyKarlstad, Gary & ClaireKarner, Frank & JoanKassa, Chet & AmyKatrinak, KarenKeig, William & KathyKendall, Brody & McCainKendall, LauraKeney, MissyKennedy, Sandi & LarryKennelly, DanaKennelly, JayneKerr, SandraKieffer, ChristineKieffer, Roger & JoanKing, Patrick & PattyKingery, Muriel

Kirek, RobertKjellberg, RodneyKjos, MonteKlein, RichardKleinschmidt, Mike & JanKlevay, LM & MarthaKleven, Jay & MirandaKline, DanielKlockstad, John & PatriciaKnecht, Joan & TonyKnudson, Donn & CathyKnudson, Jennifer & EricKnudson, John & JackieKnudson-Bryan, RebeccaKnudsvig, Ardell & SandyKnudsvig, Christi Knutson,TanyaKolstoe, Kari & PaulKoons, CynthiaKoop, Wayne & HollyKorman, MikeKosior, AmandaKotalik, Dorothy & JohnKouba, Cindi & DwightKouba, Kevin & NancyKovar, Joe & JenniferKraft, Brian & SusanKrenelka, Brent & LynetteKresel, Mark & GailKriewald, JoeKrone, AshleyKruger, Michael & AmyKryzpko, FranKubat, AlesKuenzel, Brandi & DarrinKuether, Dr. SharonKuhlman, Daniel & MarilynKuhn, Peter & EuniceKulbackl, Joseph & JaniceKuntz, James & CharleneKuntz, Scott & RochelleKunz, AngelaKunz, Josh & AngieKushner, KathleenKuznia, Pamela & GaryLaDouceur, Greg & TraciLaDuke, John & BarbLaffen, Lonnie & PamLambeth, David

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tennis courts at university park

sun-shiningdonors

McMahon, GregoryMeagher, NorvalMedd, Joel & AmyMedd, MargaretMeier, Marvin & Del RaeMerritt, PatriciaMessmer, MarcMetzger, Jerry & DianeMickelson, Allen & SusanMidgarden, KathyMikkelsen, Merle & KayeMikkelson, Dan & JoleneMiller, DarleneMillette, KeithMillspaugh, MikeMiranowski, Duaine & SandraMiskavige, Harry & JewellMitchell, Gary & JackieMitzel, Todd & ElizabethMock, CoreyMoe, Carol & OsmundMohn, John & KathyMolmen, Dave & KarenMolstad, Drew & MeghanMonson, Roger & KathyMonson, RyanMontgomery, LaVonne & RobertMontgomery, Thomas or MichelleMoore, Roxanne & PatMoore, Stewart & LoisMoreland, Kenneth & PamelaMorken, Carl & PennyMorken, DawnnMorley, Mike & MegMoser, William & JeanMulroy, Dan & JanelleMundell, DonnaMunski, DouglasMunson, Merlin & RubyMusich, MonicaMuus, BeverlyMuus, Jodee & DanMuus, John & JoannMyrum, Luke & EmilyNaastad, MarkNadeau, ClementNakonechny, Family of PerryNeel, JoelNelson, Bart & Lila JaneNelson, Bart & TraciNelson, Bruce & KariNelson, Greg

Lloyd, Lisa & BrentLoff, CarmenLoiland, Jon & SharonLongmuir, KathleenLoscheider, DonLotysz, Greg & HeatherLovelace, KentLoyland, MaryLoyland, MikeLoyland, PeterLoyland, SorenLucas, RandyLudtke, Dave & JudyLuk, Wai-CheunLund, MontyLund, Sue AnnLundberg, MarilynLunde, Richard & BarbaraLunde, ThelmaLundeby, T & SLunder, Larry & BrendaLunski, RoxanneMachart, Lowell & LoraMaddock, PatrickMagnuson, DianeMahlum, MirandaMahoney, KathrynMakowsky, CharlesMallipaddi, PramodManis, NonaMann, Dale & BeckyMarden, PhyllisMarkovich, Paul & LisaMarshall, John & SharonMarto, EmilyMartsolf, John T.Mason, DaxonMateen, PatriciaMatejcek, Frank & LucilleMattson, EugeneMattson, Ken & JulieMaus, AndreaMcCann, David & LauraMcDermott, MargaretMcDonald, HeidiMcDonald, James & JaneMcEnroe, Michael & JoniMcFarlane, Richard & RebeccaMcGarry, JanelleMcGuigan, Dan & FayeMcGurk, Patricia

Lambie, John & DorisLaMoine, Mike & JillLamoureux, Pierre & LindaLancaster, Jeff & SusieLanda, LoriLander, Chris & CindyLander, KathleenLander, RobertLander, Thomas D & KarenLangei, ChrisLangemo, Mark & DianeLangton, KathyLangton, KenLarson, Dawn & ScottLarson, GlennLarson, Omer & PatLarson, Stacey & WilliamLarson, TammyLarson, Van & DeeLaughlin, Matthew & SabinaLaVergne, SuzanneLawson, CherylLawson-Body, AssionLeClerc, ColletteLee, BillLee, Hyley, Jeong & JosephLee, M.Lee, PaulaLehn, RichardLeichter, CareyLeigh, MarjorieLeland, EdwardLembke, William & WandaLenoir, Blaine & HeatherLeone, Emmy & CarmanLessard, James & BettyLian, KaraLien, BruceLietz, Emberlylilleboe, timLillehaugen, RonicaLima, ScottLindgren, Scott & Mary AnnLindseth, Paul & GlendaLing, BrendaLitzinger, BernardLitzinger, GeraldLitzinger, RodLitzinger, Tim & Jennifer

playground at exchange club park

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sun-shiningdonors

Nelson, Jill & JohnNelson, JimNelson, John & ElaineNelson, MarilynNelson, NancyNelson, NicoleNelson, Paul & JulieNelson, Richard and DianeNerby, Dan & BonnieNeuerburg, ShaneNeznik, Bradley & JenniferNielsen, Marc & WendyNipstad, Allan & BonnieNistler, PaulNolte, Jerry & MarleneNorby, Jeff & MichelleNorcross, Kathy & JoeNord, Angie & JohnNord, BrianNord, HelenNord, James & MelodyNord, JohnNord, RuthNorkus, JeffNorman, VirginiaNottestad, Mike & SheilaNuveen, ElizabethNybladh, Larry & KarenNyhlen, Bruce and CherylNystrom, Clifford & PhyllisO’Keefe, Tim & BeckyO’Neil, JosephO’Shea, Oakland, JenniferOkeefe, William & HeatherOlderbak, MichelleO’Leary, MaryOlien, NancyOlimb, CarolOlschlager, Linda & DuaneOlson, CatherineOlson, GaryOlson, JaneOlson, ToddOlson FamilyOlson, Trent & WilliamOmdahl, Lloyd & RuthOpp, Greg & SusanOpsahl, Matt & WendyOrr, Michael & TeresaO’Shea Family

Purpur, Clifford & BettyPutbrese, DavidQuinn, SusanRath, Brian & Emilie Rath, EmilieRathbone, David & ValRavndalen, MerlinRaymond, Art & Rose MarieRaymond, Jon & LauraRegimbal, Janell & JeffRegister, EvelynRegister, Snookie & WinstonReierson, Lee and DianeReitmeier, Keith & ArlysRerick, MarkReynolds, Andrea & ShaneRice, Scott & DebbieRichardson, MD, RitaRichmond, BlancaRick, ChristopherRicord, Barbara & GaryRiedlinger, Galen & BettyRiedlinger, Stephen & PamRios, Sandy & MarkRipley, SadieRiske, Butch & JulieRiskey, ReneeRitterman, Kevin & CourtneyRivard, Judith & WilliamRiviere, Hillary & BenjaminRoberts, MargoRobinette, Paul & MaryRoche, Dave & LynneRoche, MarjorieRoed, Jamie & RhondaRoesler, JeremyRoller, William & CherylRood, DouglasRood, Steve & ChrisRoscoe, RikkiRosendahl, Brenda & TomRoss, Steve & KathyRotvold, JoelRouse, Harris O.Rovelstad, Homer & Phyllis

Osman Ali, SyedOsowski, DenisePage, Kathleen E.Palmiscno, Bill & PaulyPanzarella, RosaPanzer, Gordon & CindyPanzer, JamesPanzer, Jay & LisaPanzer, Mr. & Mrs. EmilParker, Darlene & EricParkinson, Ali & ChadParrish, Cassie Gerhardt & BradParvey, MelaniePasch, BrianPasch, GlennPaschke, CarolynPassa, Debra & ArthurPaukert, Terry & JudyPaulson, Kenneth & ArlenePaulson, Laura JanePaulson, Mark & TrishPaulson, Rolf & LindaPedersen, Melvin & LilaPenas, Harold & DebraPetersen, JackiePeterson, AllisonPeterson, Larry Peterson, LoisPeterson, Ron & JeanPeterson, Shawn & TammyPeterson, StephaniePeterson, Tom & KirstenPeterson, Vernon & LoisPettit, Ross & DonnaPhillips, Bryan & JenniferPhilpot, LenPickard, DennyPickard, Philip & NancyPierce, Dave & KarenPierce FamilyPineo, Chuck & KarmelPolum, Brent & NikkiPotter, Jeff & LoriPotulny, Jay & ElizabethPoykko, W Brian & SusanProchko FamilyPuppe, BarbPurcell, Patrick & Kristin

The following list represents the

donors who gave in the calendar year

of 2017 and before. If your name is not

on the list but should be, please

let us know.

This was not our intention to leave

anyone off the list. All donors are very

important to us.

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Staley, JohnStauss, Katie & TravisStauss, VirginiaStaver, Suzanne & DanStaveteig, David & BrendaSteffan, Scott & TriciaSteinmentz, GailStennes, Malcolm & LoriStevens, Garvin & SandraStiles, Rob & MarleneStinar, Scott & SueStolt, Wilbur & BarbaraStorhaug, BruceStorstad, Kevin & MaureenStout, CharlotteSublett, StaceySullivan, Alex & MarissSwank, ColleenSween, CarolSweeney, PatrickSwendseid, WadeSwenson, Kelli & DanielSwigart, DarleneSwygman, Valerie Thompson & ScottSyrup, Dan & ConnieSyverson, Ryland & LavettaSzepelak, LouisTankersley, JohnTannahill, Dan & KelliTannahill, Mary & DaveTelken, TonyTerras, KatherineThingvold, Angie & AllenThomas, DanielThomasson, KimberlyThompson, Dwight & RuthThorsen, Jim & MaryThorson, Megan & RyanTibert, Billy & KristieTodd, MarkTomaselli, PaulTorkelson, KariTrader, Bill & MicheleTreece, Jim & MargieTrontvet, CatieTurtedal, GilbertTweten, CamUlven, Steven & Sue

Schumacher, JefferySchumacher, TamiSchumer, John & DoreneSchweigert, LowellScott, HollySeeger, Grant R.Seidler, TerrySelness, MarlysSenger, JasonSeverson, RollySeverud, Paul & RobinShabb, John & CynthiaShaft, SusieShea, TimShilling, JohnShimek, SarahSimon, ChelseSimonson, ArchSims, PatrickSiver, RaymondSkarperud - Nelson, BrendaSkarperud, RyanSkarperud, Tim & StaceySkinner, Tim & AvisSlominski, Randy & SherrilSmart, E Paul & JudySmart, E Paul & JudySmith, Daniel & GeorgiaSmith, Kirk & JoanSmith, MurraySobolik, BonnieSoderberg, Blaine & Mary AnnSoeby, Mark & MollySolberg, David & BonnieSolberg, HerbSolberg, MeganSolc, Jarmila & JaroslavSoltis, MarshaSommerfeld, Gad R. & GladysSorlien, BobbySpaeth, Andria & DarrenSpicer, BarbaraSpicer, Brad & NancySpicer, Tom & LisaSpivey, Matthew & SusanSprehe, CorySprehe, Doug & LisaSproule, Paul & Susie

Rubin, MarkRude, Karina & DustinRuliffson, KimRussell, PamRyan, Dr. Casey & BeverlyRyan, Jerry & KarenRyan, Joanie & TomRyan, Pat & NancyRyan, Peter & PaulaRydell, Jim & ArdyRydell, VivianSaddler, Tom & JackieSagstuen, Gary & LynetteSalquist, Paul & TanyaSampson, CarlynSampson, Dan & KateSamson, SherrySande, AnnSanden, JeanetteSander, Dale & DianeSanford, Mark & GloriaSantangelo, PaulSattler, Tim & SherreSaurdiff, Paul & JulieSayles, BrianSchaefer, Gregg & SusieSchaefer, Jacqueline & ToddSchaefer, Michael & PauletteSchaefer, Sherrie & DanielScheett, AnthonyScheffer, EricScheffer, KayleighSchlosser, Barbara & IsaacSchmelka, Daniel & Betty AnneSchmitz, MarkSchmitz, TammySchneider, Greg & KathySchneider, Mark & LoriSchneider, Toby & HollySchoen, Bill & BeverlySchoonmaker, MackenzieSchostag, LauraSchreiner, DavidSchreiner, Shawn & RonnaSchuhmacher, Alan & AudreySchultheis, JoanSchumacher, Jami & Matt (Max, Sam, Eliot)

The following list represents the donors who gave in the calendar year of 2017 and before. If your name is not on the list but should be, please let us know. This was not our intention to leave anyone off the list. All donors are very important to us.

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playground at sertoma park

smile-creating donors Useldinger, Kenny & MichelleVaaler-Cinelli, JulieVanraden, RonaldVanyo, Tera Varriano, Mark and RhondaVasicek, Bill & LaurieVein, Charles & LisaVelaski, Paul & WendyVigen, Jeffrey & KimberlyVilandre, James & KathyVink, SaraVoelker, HerbertVolden, CeciliaVollrath, BradVollrath, JamiVollrath, Rob & JoAnnVollrath, Rob & JoAnnVollrath, RobertVonasek, ElizabethVotava, Cy & Mary AnnWadholm, CherylWaind, PaulWakefield, Aida & RichardWalker, AnnaWalker, Daniel & SharonWalstad, EllenWard, Daniel & SuzanneWasvick, Steve & TeresaWaters, John & MalvaWatkins, MelanieWedin, RobertWehe, Marcia & BradWeippert, Chris & CarrieWelter, Ken & MarilynnWendel, Lowell & JanWestereng, Steven & RebeccaWesterfield, Keth

Westlund, Brian & MarciaWestrem, JohnWestrum, BradWhalen, George & SuziWhalen, William Whigham, LeahWhite, CourtenayWhite, Layton & JenniferWieland, Dean & MaeWigestrand, Chad & AmyWilber, Russell & PatriciaWilfahrt, BarryWilliams, Cindy & CraigWilson, Brent & JillWilson, Jeffrey Wood, James & DeniseWoods, Kim & RogerWynne, TimothyWysocki, ClaraYagla, PhilYanez, Ernie & MaryYoshida, Glen & NancyYoung, Sarah & LaneYunker, Jeffrey & ChristineZahradka, RobertaZahradka, TaraZahradka, TravisZak, Franklin & GloriaZeltinger, Tyson & ChelseyZiegler, Cathy & KelvinZilioli, EricaZimara, SabrinaZimmer, WilliamZimney, Robert & NancyZink, WayneZorn, GrahamZygarlicke, Eileen

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trend ‘setting’organizations

Advance Electric, Inc Advanced Business MethodsAE2SAgriData, IncAJ’s Sandblasting & PaintingAl’s Grill & CateringAlerus FinancialAllegionAllied Building Products CorpAllyAltru - Physician Recruiting DeptAltru Health SystemAmerican Crystal SugarAmerican LegionAmerican Legion Post 181American Legion Post 49American Legion Post 6American Legion Riders Post 157Amundson Funeral HomeAnderson CraneAnderson Steel ErectionApplied ProductsArena SystemsB & M MasonryB’nai Israel SynagogueBanner Lodge #4BBI InternationalBCTGM Local UnionBergstrom Electric

Bert’s Truck Equip. Inc.Blue Line ClubBorder Blades Figure Skating ClubBorder States ElectricBorder States Trophy & AwardsBrady MartzBremer BankBrian Green ConstructionBritton TransportBTS - Brockmeyer GraniteBun LoungeBusiness Essentials/Office InteriorsC.L. Linfoot CompanyCabelas Grant - Ryan LakeCamrud, Maddock, Olson, LarsonCentral Door & HardwareCentury Electric, IncChoice FinancialCMSCommunity ContractorsCommunity FoundationConstruction EngineersCPSCulinexCustom AireDakota Dental AssociatesDakota Fire ProtectionDakota Medical FoundationDakota Sales / Kieffer Family

Dakota Supply GroupDakota TV & ApplianceDewey Kvidt Memorial DuathlonDFC Consultants, LtdDisabled American Vet AuxillaryDisabled American VeteransDiscovery Student LeadDrees, Riskey & VallagerEAPCEngelstad Family FoundationEpoxy Flooring SystemsFace & Jaw Surgery CenterFerguson EnterprisesFinest Auto TrimFirst Class Mortgage III, IncFitness DocFlorian & Sons Excavating, Inc.Folson Exploration Co.Frandsen Bank & TrustFun ClubGaffaney’sGasparini ConsultingGate CityGerald C. and Suzanne H. (Sanny) Gerrells Sports Center/Hockey WorldGF Assoc. for Young ChildrenGF Truss, IncGrand Forks BluesGrand Forks Fast Break ClubGrand Forks JetsGrand Forks Run for FunGrand Forks South Forks Lions ClubGrand Forks SuprasGreenberg (Artic Blast)Greenberg RealtyHappy Joe’sHB Sound & LightHebron Brick SupplyHope Evangelical Covenant ChurchHugo’s Family Marketplace

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The following list represents the

organizational donors who gave in the

year of 2017 and before. If your name

is not on the list but should be, please let

us know. This was not our intention to leave

anyone off the list. All donors are very important to us.

ICON Architectural GroupICON HDICS, IncIdeal AerosmithImpact FoundationIndigo Signworks, Inc.Insight TechnologiesJ.B. Electrical DesignJD TruckingJR Simplot CompanyKadrmas, Lee, & Jackson IncKEM ShrinersKidwell’s Signature Cleaning, Inc.Knight FoundationLeading Edge Drywall & PaintingLithia Auto StoresLowe’sLunseth PlumbingManvel Youth HockeyMarco, Inc.McDonald Family DentistryMcDonalds - 32nd Ave SMcDonalds - GatewayMcDonalds - Washington StMcKinnon CompanyMelhus Enterprises, Inc.Midcontinent Media FoundationMidland National Life InsMikkelson Consolidated LPMinkota Power CoopMinnestoa Twins Community FundMolstad Excavating IncMonsanto CompanyMSECMyra FoundationNancy Joyner Consulting, P.C.Nate’s ElectricNational Muffler & Auto ServiceND Eye ClinicND Patriot GuardND Petroleum Council

Nodak Electric CooperativeNorthern Plumbing SupplyNorthern Valley Electrical Service IncNorthstar Insulatioin, IncOpp ConstructionOpticare - Forks VisionOtto Bremer FoundationPillsbury Winthrop Shaw PittmanPinky Kraft Memorial FundPorta-Mix Concrete, IncPS DoorsPublic Health of Grand ForksPuck’s Commercial CleaningRad Rides by TroyRDO Equipment Co.Red PepperRed River Valley Asperger NetworkRed River Valley MotorcyclistsRetrax Holdings, LLCRobinson ExcavatingRotary Club of Grand Forks, A.M..Ryan Family FoundationRydell AutoS & S TransportSam’s Club FoundationScheelsSeldom Seen Cattle CoSenske Rentals, LLCSertoma Club of Greater GFShea Nursery, Inc.Sheboygan AutoSherwin Williams Paint StoreShoes ‘N Stuff, IncSioux-Per Hockey FansStars Athletic Volleyball ClubSterling Carpet OneSticky ConstructionStrata CoroporationStructural Materials, IncStructures IncSunshine Memorial FoundationSwanson, and Warcup, LtdTamarack Materials, Inc

Tony Anderson ConstructionTraill Painting Co.U.S. Bank FoundationUND Athletics DepartmentUnited Industrial CoatingsUnited Valley BankUnited WayUS. FoodsUSTA NorthernVaaler Insurance & FamilyValley Bone and JointValley DairyValley Oral & Facial SurgeryVFW Post No 1326VFW Post No 1874VFW Post No 9367Vilandre Heating and Air ConditioningVinayak, Inc. DBA: RoadKing InnWalmart (Sam’s Club)Wells ConcreteWells Fargo BankWhalen’s Moving & StorageWinsupply of Grand ForksWireless ConceptsXcel EnergyZavoral, R.J. & SonsZimney Foster P.C.

sand volleyball at bringewatt park

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Post Office Box 12429, Grand Forks, ND 58208-2429gfparksfoundation.org | 701.746.2750

2018 bEST TIPS oF ThE YEAR!

Federal Tax DeductionsYour cash gift may qualifyfor up to a 50% deduction of your adjusted gross income with a possible carryover, applied within five years.

40% ND State Tax CreditNorth Dakota is one of the few states that offer charitable tax credits. State residents and businesses may qualify for a 40% tax credit on a Grand Forks Parks & Rec Foundation Endowment of $5,000 or more, with a possible excess credit carryover of 3 years.

ENDOWMENT GIFT TAX CREDIT EXAMPLESCASH GIFT

28% TAXBRACKET

FEDERAL TAXDEDUCTION

TAX SAVINGS!

$17,000

$34,000

$3,400

$25,000

$50,000

$5,000

($7,000)

($14,000)

($1,400) ($2,000)

($10,000)

($20,000)

ND STATEINCOME TAXCREDIT

DONATE TO AN ENDOWMENTmake a lifetime lasting impact

DONATE TO A CAUSEput a big smile on a little face

Through your donations, we provide financial assistance to low-income families within recreation programs and raise private funds to build new life-enriching facilities for the community. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to one of these projects in 2018!

SCHOLARSHIPSFOR KIDS

SCHEELS SPORTSCOMPLEX

VETERANSMEMORIAL PARK

NEWSKATEPARK

As an example, let’s say you are in a 28% federaltax bracket, the ND Tax Credit on charitable gifts you could receive might look like this:

Federal Tax DeductionsYour cash gift may qualifyfor up to a 50% deduction of your adjusted gross income with a possible carryover, applied within five years.

40% ND State Tax CreditNorth Dakota is one of the few states that offer charitable tax credits. State residents and businesses may qualify for a 40% tax credit on a Grand Forks Parks & Rec Foundation Endowment of $5,000 or more, with a possible excess credit carryover of 3 years.

ENDOWMENT GIFT TAX CREDIT EXAMPLESCASH GIFT

28% TAXBRACKET

FEDERAL TAXDEDUCTION

TAX SAVINGS!

$17,000

$34,000

$3,400

$25,000

$50,000

$5,000

($7,000)

($14,000)

($1,400) ($2,000)

($10,000)

($20,000)

ND STATEINCOME TAXCREDIT

DONATE TO AN ENDOWMENTmake a lifetime lasting impact

DONATE TO A CAUSEput a big smile on a little face

Through your donations, we provide financial assistance to low-income families within recreation programs and raise private funds to build new life-enriching facilities for the community. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to one of these projects in 2018!

SCHOLARSHIPSFOR KIDS

SCHEELS SPORTSCOMPLEX

VETERANSMEMORIAL PARK

NEWSKATEPARK

As an example, let’s say you are in a 28% federaltax bracket, the ND Tax Credit on charitable gifts you could receive might look like this: