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Giving Matters
Door County
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Greetings!
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Businesses like Main Street Market, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Pinkert Law Firm, and Inge Alverson Bacon CPA, all give back because the people that run them are generous themselves. The personal rewards of sharing of their time and financial resources pay enormous dividends in terms of good will and better friendships. These folks would be generous even if no one ever knew what they were doing.
But for some companies, the personal rewards aren't enough to motivate them to share their blessings. Thankfully, even if you don't want to give for personal reasons, there is ample evidence to show that doing "good" in the community is also good for your business.
The second annual Do Well Do Good Public Opinion Survey was recently released, and it continues to demonstrate the strong link between the charitable nature of a company and the consumer's willingness to buy their products or services.
Read the complete story in the Peninsula Pulse...
Enjoy the snow and the return of winter to beautiful Door County!
Bret N. Bicoy President & CEO Door County
Community Foundation, Inc.
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Our Board of Directors
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Dick Egan, Chairman
John Herlache, Vice Chairman
Polly Alberts, Secretary
Mike Felhofer, Treasurer
Ruth Barker
Bill Boettcher
Michael Brecke
Jacinda Duffin
David Eliot
Richard Hauser
William Goldammer
Kaaren Northrop
Marcia Peterson
Nancy Sargent
Jane Stevenson
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JOIN US IN FLORIDA! - Preview Door County 2012
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Your are cordially invited to join us in Florida for fun, food and friends from Door County.
Preview Door County 2012
Wednesday, March 14
4 p.m.to 6 p.m.
The Club at Barefoot Beach
105 Shell Drive
Bonita Springs, Florida
Hosted by Dick & Annie Egan, we'll share the highlights of the upcoming 2012 season on our beautiful peninsula.
Hear about the performances, art exhibits, conservation efforts and other activities that will make this season in Door County special.
While there is no cost to attend this gathering, please confirm your attendance by calling (920) 746-1786 or email Christine Henkel.
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Health & Human Needs Fund Deadline is March 20
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Applications to the Community Foundation's Health & Human Needs Fund are due this month.
Naturally, health and human service charities are invited to apply. However, the Community Foundation also seeks ideas from arts, environmental and other types of charities that might want to explore using their talents in a health and human service context.
Applications must be received in the Community Foundation's offices by Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 4 p.m. More information and application materials are available online. If you have questions or would like feedback on your idea prior to submitting an application, contact Christine Henkel.
The Health & Human Needs Fund is one of the Community Foundation's Community Impact Funds. These grants are only possible because of the generosity of the people of Door County. To learn about how you can include a gift in your estate plans to forever to support this critical issue - or any other issue important to you - contact Bret Bicoy or call (920) 746-1786.
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Scholarship Applications are due on March 20
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The Door County Community Foundation's 2012 Scholarship Applications are due on March 20th.
Many of the Community Foundation's scholarships are administered in partnership with Door County schools and decisions as to the recipients are made there by school professionals.
However, there are a handful of scholarships for students who graduate from Sturgeon Bay, Gibraltar and Sevastopol in which the selection process is independent of local schools.
Visit the Community Foundation's website to learn more about these scholarships and to apply. All applications must be received in the Community Foundation's offices by Tuesday, March 20th at 4:00 p.m.
And if you're interested in establishing a scholarship today, or as a part of your estate plans, contact Bret Bicoy at (920) 746-1786.
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Registrations are still being accepted to the next session of the Non-Profit Education Series sponsored by the Door County Community Foundation, the Raibrook Foundation, and the United Way of Door County.
Board Development Workshop
Thursday, March 8th
7:30 a.m. Registration & Refreshments
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Board Development Workshop
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Oasis Center
1756 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay
You'll learn about what makes up a good Board of Directors and why people choose to serve. You'll hear ideas on how to use committee work to engage your Directors. You'll also learn about the fundamentals of Board work, from recruitment, to fiduciary responsibilities, to assuming leadership positions. This will be an interactive session so be prepared to ask questions and share ideas that have worked for you.
This workshop will be taught by Sandy Duckett, the former Vice President for College Advancement at the NWTC Education Foundation. Sandy was also on the adjunct faculty of Silver Lake College and served as Director of Economic Development for the City of Green Bay.
There is no cost to attend this workshop, but we do ask that you register in advance by calling the Community Foundation at (920) 746-1786 or via email to Christine Henkel.
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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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