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| October 2012 | Vol 5, Issue 9
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Giving Matters
Door County
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| Greetings! | 
At the height of the passion surrounding this summer's gubernatorial recall election, a most disturbing fact was uncovered by a Marquette University poll - 29 percent of Wisconsin residents said they lost friends, or stopped speaking to friends, because they disagreed over whom to support with their vote.That statistic came to mind over the last few weeks as I sat in my living room listening to rival political conventions. I have a terrible habit of watching television with a laptop close at hand so if one bores me I can always turn to the other. During the conventions my computer was all aflutter with email messages, Tweets, Facebook posts, and every other kind of social media telling me that whomever was speaking at that moment was either a blessing from heaven above or sent to destroy America by the devil himself.That's how ugly our political discourse has become - if it is even still worthy of the name "discourse."
Visit the Peninsula Pulse to read the rest of the story.
I also wanted to take a moment to thank the major sponsors to the enormously successful Celebrate Women! Luncheon in August. Please visit us online to see a few pictures of the event.
Enjoy this beautiful fall day in Door County! 
Bret N. Bicoy, President & CEO
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Our Board of Directors
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John Herlache, Chairman
David Eliot, Vice Chairman
Polly Alberts, Secretary
Mike Felhofer, Treasurer
Dick Egan, Previous Chairman
Ruth Barker
Bill Boettcher
Michael Brecke
Jacinda Duffin
Richard Hauser
Mark Jinkins
Arvid Munson
Kaaren Northrop
Marcia Peterson
Nancy Sargent
Jane Stevenson
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| Guide to Endowments Now Available | 
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the Guide to Endowments at the Door County Community Foundation, Inc.
The Guide highlights different charities so families have options to consider when giving back - either today or through their estate plans. We encourage families to download their copy today!
The Guide is also an excellent tool for estate planning professionals when talking with their clients about Door County charities. We're happy to send attorneys, accountants, investment advisors, and trust officers a supply of Guides (and display holder) for use in their office. If you'd like a stack for your clients, contact us at the Community Foundation.
This is just another way the Community Foundation is encouraging people to give back to sustain the community we love!
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| Non-Profit Education Series: Volunteer Management |
Are you looking for new and innovative ways to work with your volunteers? Join us on Monday, November 5th from 9 a.m. to noon for a workshop on Volunteer Management with Rachel Bruns.
Rachel is the Director of Volunteer Wisconsin. She travels throughout the state to promote volunteerism and help non-profit organizations improve their volunteer management programs.
She is on the national board of America's State Service Commissions, is a member of the Young Non-Profit Professionals Network of Greater Milwaukee, and is active in Junior League Greater Milwaukee.
This workshop is the latest in the Non-Profit Education Series sponsored by the Door County Community Foundation, the Raibrook Foundation, and the United Way of Door County.
There is no cost to attend, however, we do ask that you register in advance by email or call the United Way at (920) 746-9645.
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| Write On, Door County! Public Meeting on October 9 |
Write On, Door County!, an initiative to facilitate and promote writing, is pleased to invited you to a public meeting to explore the concept of creating a Writing Center for our community. We hope you'll join us as follows:
Write On, Door County!
Public Meeting
Tuesday, October 9
Door Community Auditorium
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Presentation & Discussion
11:00 a.m. to Noon - Optional Small Group Sessions
The session will be facilitated by Jerod Santek, Program Director of the Loft Literacy Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The effort is the outgrowth of a series of informal conversations exploring ways to focus on and expand the literary arts for all ages from Southern Door to Washington Island. This public meeting is designed to gather ideas to make writing a priority for Door County. All are welcome to attend!
There is an online questionnaire where you can express your ideas and specific interests. Please feel free to complete the survey even if you can't attend. Your participation is an important part of designing a future for Write On, Door County!
The Door County Community Foundation is honored to administer the Write On, Door County! Fund. If you're interested in making a financial gift to support this exciting effort, please contact the Community Foundation or call (920) 746-1786.
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| Historic Preservation Fund Deadline is November 20th |
The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the Historic Preservation Fund is now accepting applications.
Working in partnership with the Clifford and Clara Herlache Heritage Foundation, the Historic Preservation Fund supports the appreciation, enhancement and preservation of historical landmarks and the cultural heritage of Door County, Wisconsin.
The Community Foundation welcomes applications from historical societies as well as other kinds of charities that want to preserve and celebrate the history and culture of Door County.
Application materials may be downloaded from the Community Foundation's website. Applications and supporting materials must be received at the Community Foundation by Tuesday, November 20th.
If you have questions or would like feedback on your idea prior to submitting an application, contact Christine Henkel.
The Historic Preservation 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 issue important to you - contact us!
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| Endowments in Action: Door County Folk Alliance Endowment Fund |
The Community Foundation is honored to administer the Door County Folk Alliance Endowment Fund.
The Door County Folk Alliance promotes and builds a stronger community through music and dance. Historically, early settlers gathered with their neighbors to celebrate with music. Today, people of all ages gather together to dance to traditional folk tunes performed by local musicians.
Dances are held at various locations throughout Door County about once a month. All dances are taught by the caller so everyone can participate, regardless of their previous experience. The dances are easy to learn and dancers are not required to bring a partner. The dance forms include Contra dances (long way lines), circle dances, mixers, quadrilles (squares), and a few waltzes and polkas. Occasionally family dances are held for those with young children.
Barn dancing is fun, easy and invigorating! The heart and soul of the barn dance is the sense of community that comes from dancing with friends and neighbors. A cheerful atmosphere of goodwill is shared by the dancers and musicians.
Please consider incorporating gift to the Door County Folk Alliance Endowment Fund in your estate plans. Speak with your attorney, accountant or other estate planning professional. Or contact the Community Foundation and we'd be glad to help facilitate your generosity.
Many charities entrust the administration of their endowment funds to the Community Foundation.
It's a safe and responsible way to manage endowed gifts, long-term assets or operational reserves. The non-profit community also counts on the Community Foundation's planned giving expertise to facilitate gifts into their endowments. By aggregating these assets under the umbrella of the Community Foundation, economies of scale allow for a far more diversified investment portfolio and lower investment fees than any of the charities could achieve on their own.
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| Visit us Online and Like us on Facebook! |
For the latest news, pictures and information on charity in Door County, connect with us online! There's no faster way to keep up on the latest news! Door County Community Foundation
Visit our Webpage
Connect with us on Facebook
 Door County Green Fund
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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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