Community Foundation News...

The Donors Forum of Wisconsin releases the "Wealth In Wisconsin" report to look at the generational wealth transfer and what that means to communities across the state.  The report was a project of the Community Foundation group membership.

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The Community Foundation is happy to partner with Indianhead Enterprises in sponsoring a Special needs Lifestyle Forum.  There will be presentations on the unique aspects of financial planning for families who are caring for individuals with special needs. The event will be held August 15th at the Menomonie Holiday Manor Conference Center.  4-6pm, RSVP to the foundation office at 232-8019.

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You can access the form to make a contribution to the Lake Bank Project here.  We have been advised that there will be at least one more order for bricks, with a deadline to be in September 2006.

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Leave A Legacy -Chippewa Valley hands off planned giving promotion to area Community Foundations...                   read announcement.

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Steve Gunderson Heads Council on Foundations

On October 1, former Wisconsin Congressman Steve Gunderson succeeded Dorothy S. Ridings as president and CEO of the Council on Foundations. Ridings served as head of the Council since 1996.

Gunderson served eight terms in the House of Representatives before choosing not to seek re-election in 1996. Most recently he was managing director of the Washington office of the Greystone Group, a Michigan-based management and communications consulting firm.

“The Council and its member organizations are working every day to lift the lives of people across America and around the world,” Gunderson said. “I am honored by this opportunity to join them in reinforcing that remarkable contribution.” To read the full press release, visit the Council website .

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New Board Members

April brought five new members to the board of directors. They are: Sue Brown, Nancy Doane, Larry Feiler, Steve Lindberg, and Tom Miller III.  These good folks will serve to replace our outgoing board members: LaVerne Ausman, Mark Dahms, Joe Jax, Liz Lammer, and Judy Sawin.  Many thanks to their years of service!

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The Legacy Society is under way!

Learn more about how you can have fun making an important contribution to our community!    Find out how you can join!

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Grants and Scholarships Awarded...  see press release