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Giving Matters
Door County
Community Foundation |
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Greetings! |
 In a few weeks the Community Foundation will host its annual Celebration of Giving.
This free luncheon is a true celebration of those great philanthropists who give so much of themselves to Door County.
This year's "Philanthropist of the Year" is Miriam Erickson. Many of us know Miriam as a great champion of both the arts and education in our community. When I think of Miriam, I think of someone who is the very epitome of the word "philanthropist."
Being a philanthropist begins with sharing of one's financial resources - whatever that amount may be. Naturally, how can we inspire others to give if we are unwilling to make meaningful contributions ourselves. But giving money merely qualifies one as a donor, not a philanthropist.
When a person has found a true passion for a cause (or our community as a whole) - and that passion manifests itself in volunteerism, leadership, and advocacy - that's when a philanthropist is born. Somewhat ironically, those true philanthropists are often the last to recognize it in themselves.
Put simply, a philanthropist is one whose actions are more inspiring than the substantial dollars they already give.
And that, my friends, is why our Board of Directors has named Miriam Erickson this year's Philanthropist of the Year.
The Celebration if Giving luncheon is on Wednesday, July 21st. Seating is limited, but if you know Miriam and would like to join us in celebrating her, drop me an email and we'll do our best to accommodate you. 
Bret N. Bicoy
President & CEO
Door County
Community Foundation, Inc. |
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Our Board of Directors | |
Dick Egan, Chairman
John Herlache, Vice Chairman
Polly Alberts, Secretary
Mike Felhofer, Treasurer
Ruth Barker
Bill Boettcher
Michael Brecke
David Eliot
Richard Hauser
William Goldammer
Marcia Peterson
Nancy Sargent
Jane Stevenson |
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| Door County Green Fund, Inc. Merges Into Community Foundation |
The Door County Green Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have merged into the Environmental Fund of the Community Foundation. The new entity will operate as the "Door County Green Fund, a fund of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc."
"This merger is a part of our continuing effort to realize greater efficiencies in the administration of charitable dollars," said Bret Bicoy, President and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation.  "By joining together we will reduce the operating costs for both organizations and increase the dollars available to support charitable work in our community."
Mariah Goode, the last Board President of the Door County Green Fund, Inc. said, "Over the past several months our Board of Directors has been in discussions with the Community Foundation. The Community Foundation's Environmental Fund has similar objectives to those of the Door County Green Fund, Inc. and both groups began to see that their missions might be better served by joining forces."
"Our vision hasn't changed - and neither has our logo," says Goode. "And many of the members of the old Board of Directors of the Door County Green Fund, Inc. will serve on the Board of Advisors of the 'new' Green Fund. Combining our activities will allow us to minimize our shared administrative expenses and maximize the amount we have to grant out to environmental projects right here in Door County."
Henry Isaksen was recently elected to serve as the Chairman of the "new" Green Fund Board of Advisors. Other members include Ralph Bergman, Bret Bicoy, Mike Brodd, Vinni Chomeau, Dave Eliot, Tad Gilster, Mariah Goode, John Herlache and Vicki Wilson.
The "new" Green Fund will invest in efforts that provide environmental education, fund land preservation, eradicate invasive species, and support other types of "green" programs.
Visit the "new" Green Fund website to make a donation or learn more about the grants as they become available.
And if you'd like to learn how you can incorporate the Green Fund into your estate plans, please don't hesitate to call us at (920) 746-1786 or drop us an email. We're here to help you give back to sustain the community we love!
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| Women's Fund Invites You to a "Celebrate Women Luncheon!" |
The Women's Fund of Door County invites you to attend the "Celebrate Women Luncheon!" on September 1 at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay.
Celebrate Women Luncheon!
Wednesday, September 1 at 11:30 a.m.
Individual Tickets are $30
Table of 10 for $300
Tickets must be purchased in advance by August 27
The fun and inspirational Mary Pierce will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon.
Mary Pierce tickles the funny bone as she touches hearts, offering wit and wisdom to corporate and community audiences at women's health and wellness events, caregiver and senior gatherings, and  church retreats since 1996. She offers a hilarious and positive motivational message, inviting audiences to laugh along and learn with multi-media presentations filled with comic relief, practical teaching, and a powerful message of hope and encouragement. Mary Pierce is the author of three books of inspirational humor for women, published by Zondervan/HarperCollins: When Did I Stop Being Barbie and Become Mrs. Potato Head? (2003), Confession of a Prayer Wimp (2005), and When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister? (2007).
Tickets are available now at the Community Foundation's office at 228 N. Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, Associated Bank branches in Door County, Baylake Bank branches in Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay and Washington Island, and several other locations. For a complete list, visit the Women's Fund website - or just order your tickets by mail.
To learn more about the new Women's Fund of Door County, visit us online. And consider including a gift to the Women's Fund in your estate plans. It's a wonderful way to give back to our community. To learn more, send us an email or call (920) 746-1786. |
| Arts Fund Application Deadline is July 20 |
The Door County Community Foundation is continuing to accept applications from charities looking for support from our Arts Fund.
The "arts" describe a broad range of creative activities which can stimulate thought and inspire the  soul. Therein lays the purpose of the Community Foundation's Arts Fund.
The Community Foundation hopes to support creative charitable activities in Door County that use the arts to enrich our community and touch the lives of the people of Door County.
Applications are welcome from arts organizations as well as other kinds of charities which want to include the arts in their more traditional programming.
Applications must be received in the Community Foundation's offices by Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4 p.m. More information and application materials are available online.
The Arts Fund is one of the Community Foundation's Community Impact Funds. To learn about how you can include a gift in your estate plans to forever to support this critical issue - or any other cause that's important to you - email the Community Foundation or call (920) 746-1786.
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| Grantee Focus: NWTC Helping People Start Over |
For someone trying to return to the workforce, NWTC's Starting Over Project might just be the answer to their problems. "Pat" is a single mom who raised three children and was out of the work force for several years. When her fiancé of seven years passed away after a battle with cancer, Pat became what is known  in government language as a "displaced homemaker."
A displaced homemaker is someone who needs employment but whose marketable skills have diminished because they chose to stay home and raise her children over the years.
Pat is exactly the kind of person who could benefit from training on the Sturgeon Bay campus of NWTC to help her employability. The Community Foundation provided a grant out of our Education Fund to provide financial aid to students like Pat who are starting over.
With training and new skills which are highly coveted in Door County, Pat is now ready to re-enter the workforce as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Visit the NWTC website to learn more about the terrific programs available right here in Door County. And if you'd like to learn more about how you can give back to educational programs through the Community Foundation's Education Fund, email the Community Foundation or call us at (920) 746-1786.
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The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. is a collection of separate charitable funds set up by individuals, families, non-profit organizations, private foundations and businesses that are managed, invested and disbursed for the current and future good of Door County.
Inspiring People to Give Back to Sustain the Community We Love.
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