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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Written by Brianne Sanchez
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Moberg Gallery
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New Fundraiser
W.A.M., a new event that combines wine, art and music with raising money, kicks off March 1 at Moberg Gallery. Each quarter, W.A.M. will benefit a different charity, with each event's art, drinks and music selected to reflect a particular theme.
"We're excited about mixing people with different interests, enjoying the finer things in life and supporting a great charity," says
Mike Barratt, who co-created the event with Jason Kiesau.
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"The Wings of A Prayer" by Madai Taylor, 40x8x30 inches.
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The inaugural W.A.M. will benefit Variety-The Children's Charity, and the fun will center on an "earth" theme, inspired by the current exhibit at Moberg from Iowa artist Madai Taylor, who uses mud to create abstract works. Barratt and Kiesau plan to serve wines with an "earthy" flavor, such as syrahs and pinot noirs, although they say there will be a selection to satisfy every palate. Musician Willie James Shay will perform bluegrass-inspired rock and jazz.
The event is 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $25; reserve through tikly. Attendance will be limited to 100 people.
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Steve Chapman, Mary Sellers, Chris Littlefield and Dan Houston at the 2012 United Way campaign celebration.
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Success Stories
'The Duty is There'
Presenting United Way of Central Iowa a check for $26,580,242 can be akin to a Publishers Clearing House moment. For 2012 United Way campaign chair Dan Houston, president of retirement, insurance and financial services for Principal Financial Group Inc., the rush of giving came from representing the entire community--and setting a new record in the process. His 46-person campaign cabinet and volunteer corps raised nearly $1.5 million more than last year's $25.1 million total, marking the second year in a row the annual campaign set a record.
Houston and co-chair Chris Littlefield, president and CEO of Aviva USA, announced the 2012 United Way of Central Iowa campaign results at a celebration last month at Principal.
Houston and his wife, Joanie, got involved in United Way in 1990 at the encouragement of Richard Prey, a retired Principal executive vice president. After decades of involvement, Houston was tapped for leadership. "The duty is there," Houston says. "Central Iowa has a long history of community leaders taking on the responsibility and always trying to beat the previous year's record."
Houston's role as co-chair was to call on the CEOs of the metro area's 13 largest companies to encourage increased employee contributions. "You know you have a precious 30 to 60 minutes to make your case," he says. "The goal is set on community needs. My responsibility was to go in there and make a compelling argument to John Deere, Nationwide, etc. Not one of those 13 said that they couldn't increase their contribution in 2013."
In fact, six companies raised $1 million or more in their 2012 United Way workplace campaigns: Aviva USA, DuPont Pioneer, Deere & Co., Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Principal Financial Group Inc. and Wells Fargo Inc.
"You hand that check to (United Way of Central Iowa board chair) Steve Chapman and to (United Way of Central Iowa President) Mary Sellers and you say, 'We are entrusting you with our reputation to make a difference.' The only way we can go out next year and ask for $27 million is that you have to be able to show you moved the needle."
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More Success Stories:
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Suku Radia of Bankers Trust Co., an honorary BBBS board member, helped Drake's Sandy Hatfield-Clubb celebrate her birthday at Plaza Lanes during Bowl for Kids' Sake.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBS) kicked off its month-long "Bowl for Kids' Sake" fundraiser with its third annual Celebrity Bowling Night at Plaza Lanes. More than 70 media personalities, business executives and athletes participated, with the crowd pausing for a "Happy Birthday" serenade for Sandy Hatfield Clubb, director of athletics at Drake University. General public bowling dates continue through March 8. Individuals form teams of four to six bowlers to help raise money for BBBS' mentoring programs. Register online at bfksia.kintera.org.
- Living History Farms was recently selected to participate in a national Museum Assessment Program (MAP), a process to strengthen operations, build capacity, and enhance communication throughout the organization and in response to community needs.
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Shelly Jordan, an alumna member of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute's curriculum committee, at the Project Panda kickoff.
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- The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) Class of 2013 raised roughly $5,000 at a January kickoff event to support its "Project Panda," which will help Amanda the Panda create the metro area's first center solely dedicated to helping people deal with grief. Read more about the $125,000 renovation initiative at gdmli.com/ProjectPanda.
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Nationwide's 2011 Spelling Bee Team raised thousands of dollars in "bribe money" and came in second in the event.
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Ways to Engage
The 10th annual Orchard Place Spelling Bee, presented by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., is March 7 at Wooly's in the East Village. Nationwide has a long history with the event and has taken home a variety of awards over the years, including best spellers, best cheering section and the most "bribe money" raised. For more information, contact Mandy at mschwartz@orchardplace.org or 287-9605.
Bring Fido to the Iowa Energy game Feb. 22 for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's (ARL) "Midcourt Mutts" outing. The ARL is selling a limited number of pre-order $10 tickets. Advance tickets are required and can subsequently be purchased through the Iowa Energy box office for $14 ($6 of which goes to the ARL). Dogs are free. For more information, visit arl-iowa.org/events
Dress for Success Des Moines will hold volunteer orientations 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the boutique, 319 Seventh St., Suite 320. The following dates are scheduled this year: Feb.19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. Prospective volunteers can sign up at dressforsuccess.org/desmoines
Bell Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning has teamed up with Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) to collect warm clothing and bedding for shelter residents. Through March, Bell Brothers is donating $5 from each furnace maintenance call to CISS and asking customers to donate items, which the company will then deliver to CISS. Customers can donate items such as socks, new underwear, clothes, hats, mittens, scarves, blankets and twin-size bedding by calling the Bell Brothers office at 244-8911 to schedule a pickup.
Every Family Rocks! Des Moines Family Music Festival, a benefit for Employee & Family Resources, will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Science Center of Iowa. Performers include well-known artists Dan Zanes and Friends; Drum Safari; and Des Moines area youth musicians from Central Iowa Music Lab. Tickets to Every Family Rocks! are $12 in advance or $16 at the door. Children age 2 and under will be admitted free. Tickets and schedule information are available online at everyfamilyrocks.org.
Chrysalis Conversations continues March 6 with speaker Barbara Kellerman, professor of public leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, on "Leading Androgynously." Future Chrysalis Foundation talks include authors Jennifer Louden on "The Resilient Mind" (April 9) and Christina Baldwin on "Leading Change Through Story" (May 14). All talks are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wakonda Club. Individual tickets are $35, or $60 for VIP, which includes a pre-event reception. Purchase tickets online.
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Carla Hicklin
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Faces of Philanthropy
The Wallace Centers of Iowa recently hired Carla Hicklin as civility programs coordinator. Hicklin is charged with developing and presenting the organization's "Everyday Civility" program, which will include workshops and seminars designed to increase the understanding of civil discourse.
Orchard Place recently named Anne Starr CEO. Starr was on staff with the organization as a casework therapist in the past and returns to Des Moines after nearly 15 years of working in various leadership roles at human services organizations. Most recently, she was regional director of operations for The Guardian Group in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC) recently named two people to its board of directors: Lonnie Gamble, assistant professor, Maharishi University of Management, Sustainable Living Program; and Jonathan Rosenbloom, associate professor of law at Drake University.
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation recently elected Michelle Guinn, Emy Kelly and William Scales to the board of directors for three-year terms.
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Who's Hiring
 Best Buddies is seeking a program manager for school friendship programming related to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, This position involves working with Des Moines-area schools. Learn more at http://www.bestbuddies.org/job-listings.
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Grants
The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has awarded $66,707 to seven Iowa organizations, including Children and Families of Iowa for an in-home counseling project and the Iowa Public Health Association to lead the establishment of the Iowa Community Water Fluoridation Coalition.
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Brianne Sanchez is a freelance writer and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Drake University. A former journalist for The Des Moines Register, she's also the project manager at the Des Moines "I Have a Dream" Foundation. In her free time, she serves on the TEDxDesMoines planning team.
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