United Way of Effingham County
ANNUAL REPORT
2016 “Lead” Pacesetter Company
Patterson Technology Center
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56 Annual Campaign
United Way of Effingham County
Annual Board Meeting
January 30, 2017
Agenda
5:30 pm
Reception
6 pm
Welcome (Linda Hemmen, Chief Professional Officer)
Business Meeting (Ross Richardson, President)
-Report of Nominating Committee
-Recognition of Incoming & Outgoing Board Members
-Past Presidents Comments
Campaign Awards (Kelsey Goeckner / Ross Richardson / Linda Hemmen)
-Campaign Highlights
-Spirit of Caring Awards
2017 Outlook (Peggy Valenti, Incoming Board President)
Closing Remarks
Mission Statement:
“To have an enduring impact in Effingham County by
connecting community resources with changing needs.”
Table of Contents
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Message from the President & CPO
2016 Board of Directors
Partner Agencies
Campaign and Funds Distribution
Spirit of Caring Awards
Volunteers
Message From the Board President &
Chief Professional Officer
This annual report represents a summary of the outstanding work the United Way of Effingham County has
accomplished during the past year. We have clearly become a leading force in the non-profit sector and are set to
grow even more in the years to come.
We are doing great things in Effingham County. Thanks to your involvement as a valuable contributor, the United
Way will continue to meet the future needs of our community. It is with great honor that we present this annual
report as a testament to our past accomplishments.
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Ross Richardson
Linda Hemmen
Board President
Chief Professional Officer
2016 Board of Directors
Lora Bergfeld
Midland States Bank
Beth Meyer
Siemer Milling Company
Ashley Buehnerkemper
Heartland Dental
Larry O’Dell
Community Member
Misty Campos
Cheryl Pruemer
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital McDevitt, Osteen, Chojnicki, Deters Law Office
Tony Crackel
H & W Service Center
Ross Richardson
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
Mike Defend
Crossroads Bank
Roy Shelley
Koerner Distributor, Inc.
JR Elder
Stevens Industries
Mel Stock
Midland States Bank
Chris Etter
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Peggy Valenti
Koerner Distributor, Inc.
Kelsey Goeckner
Dieterich Bank
Denise Walk
Patterson Technology Center
Patty Greene
Thelma Keller Convention Center
Marty Watson
Ameren
Sara Jennings
Community Member
Shanta Will
West & Company
2016 Executive Committee
Ross Richardson, President
Kelsey Goeckner, Campaign Chair
Peggy Valenti, Vice-President
Mel Stock, Im mediate Past President
Shanta Will, Treasurer
Linda Hemmen, Chief Professional Officer
Roy Shelley, Secretary
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2016 - 2017 Partner Agencies . . . How we make an impact
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Effingham County
Helps youth maximize their ability to become confident, competent, and
caring individuals through professionally supervised community-based
one-to-one mentoring relationships. United Way dollars are used to fund
the mentoring program in Effingham County to match children with a
caring adult mentor, as well as providing supervision and support.
Christy Mesnard, Program Coordinator
Blessings in a Backpack
Each week, volunteers, in cooperation with Unit 40 school
officials, distribute a bag filled with enough
non-perishable food for the weekend to “at-risk”
students. The goal of the program is to keep students from
going hungry on weekends and remove barriers to
academic success. United Way dollars
help fund this program.
Jamie Waldhoff, Chairperson
Boy Scouts of America - Lincoln Trails Council
Delivers first class scouting programs to families in Effingham County.
United Way dollars are used to provide program services to existing charter
partners and adult volunteers and increase youth membership and form
additional partnerships. Funding also provides registration, books and
uniforms for at-risk youth, and scholarships for camp for
Effingham County troops.
Chris Long, District Scout Executive
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Provides a highly trained volunteer to serve as an advocate for abused and
neglected children in the Effingham County court system. United Way
dollars are used to fund this program for minors in Effingham County.
Jesse Patnaude, Executive Director
Catholic Charities
Provides financial, material, emotional and spiritual support to those in need in
Effingham County. United Way dollars are used to fund the Food Pantry Program,
which supplements donated food and household items, provide counseling, assist
with rent, utilities, temporary lodging, medical and prescription costs and
transportation for low income individuals, families, and the elderly.
Sister Carol Beckermann, Director
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How we make an impact
. . .2016 - 2017 Partner Agencies
CEFS Golden Circle Nutrition Program
Provides older citizens with low cost, nutritional sound meals served in
strategically located centers, and at home. United Way dollars are used to fund this
program to ensure the delivery of a hot, nutritious meal to homebound clients.
Debbie Weber, Director
CEFS Literacy Program
Offers services to Effingham County residents in one-to-one tutoring, including basic
reading and English as a second language, family literacy programs, workplace
programs, and a technically advanced computer assisted instruction program.
United Way dollars are used to support literacy services and instruction materials
provided through the Literacy Learning Center.
Barbara Waymire, Director
CEFS Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Offers persons of retirement age opportunities to participate more fully in their
communities through many forms of volunteer services and productive work.
United Way dollars are used to provide programs and supplies to support the
activities such as the making of items for the at-risk preschoolers and the elderly.
Debbie Weber, Director
Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois
Provides a child focused, facility based program to sexually and physically abused children
to help the child victim and their families throughout the judicial process, lessening the
trauma and providing the best opportunity for their safety in the future.
United Way funds are used to provide these services.
Pam Riddle, Director
Effingham Child Development Center
Offers child care with educational development programs for infants through
age thirteen. United Way dollars are used to purchase specialized equipment,
classroom items, staff development and school-age summer activities.
Rochelle French, Director
Effingham County FISH Human Services
Committed to elevating the quality of life for those in need in Effingham County.
United Way dollars are used for school supplies, shoe vouchers, new backpacks, and
eye exams and glasses for children in Preschool through 8th grade who qualify.
Susan Elke, Coordinator
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2016 - 2017 Partner Agencies . . . How we make an impact
Effingham County Search and Rescue
Provides an emergency service of search and rescue or search and recovery of missing
persons. United Way dollars are used to purchase field and emergency equipment and
supplies for the search team and canines during field work.
Kevin Bullard, Captain
Effingham County Youth Commission
Provides guidance, activities and supervision to problem juveniles placed in its charge by the
Effingham County Circuit Court. United Way dollars are used to cover costs associated with this program.
Karen Feldkamp, Correctional Coordinator
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Helps cultivate values, social conscience, and self-esteem in young girls, while also teaching them
critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. United Way dollars are used to
provide financial assistance and help fund program activities for the Effingham County troops .
Sarah Durbin, Chief Executive Officer
Heartland Human Services
Provides crisis services and psychiatric and psychotherapy services to residents
in Effingham County with the highest quality of behavioral health care and
rehabilitative services to assist people in their recovery process. United Way
dollars are used to help fund these services.
Kaye Dent, Board President
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
of Effingham County
NAMI is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected
by mental illness by engaging the community through advocacy, research,
education and support.
Ed Blumer, President
One Hope United
Provides counseling and crisis intervention services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youths and their families.
United Way dollars are used to fund programs that help youths at risk of being placed out of the home due to runaway,
being locked-out of the home, and/or family conflict.
Nikki Quandt, Director of Programming
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How we make an impact
. . . 2016 - 2017 Partner Agencies
Oneighty
Oneighty is a safe, chaperoned, drug/alcohol free environment where 5th and
6th grade, junior high and high school students meet. Oneighty allows teenagers
in the community to build their faith, assists them in establishing values and
making wise decisions, and to inspire a generation to establish Godly principles
of living. United Way dollars are used to purchase equipment and fund
activities at their facility.
Darin Hansen, Director
Senior Services of Effingham County
Provides seniors with the care, assistance and information for them to
take care of their everyday needs. United Way dollars help fund the
Senior Program and the Senior Health Insurance Program that enables
them to live quality, independent lives.
Linda Hubbartt, Executive Director
Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies (SAFE)
Provides support services for sexual assault victims and family members. SAFE
also provides free educational programs for schools and civic groups, as well as
professional training. United Way dollars are used to provide these services.
Mary Harrington, Executive Director
Stopping Woman Abuse Now (SWAN)
Provides programs and services to victims of those affected by domestic violence, homelessness, and elder abuse.
United Way dollars are used to provide these services to Effingham County residents.
Linda Bookwalter, Executive Director
Strategic Training & Restoration (STAR)
Provides support to the Effingham County Drug Court by informing, guiding and educating the participant’s
compliance entering their intensive drug rehabilitation program. United Way dollars are used to provide
these services to Effingham County residents.
Chris Winters, Drug Court & Probation Officer
Unit 40 Mentoring Program
Provides one-on-one school-based mentoring for identified students with
support, encouragement, and positive role models. This program improves
student’s self-confidence, academic performance, and school attendance.
United Way dollars help fund this program to select students of Unit 40.
Kathy Nava-Sifuentes, Mentor Facilitator
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1960 First United Fund Campaign
It all began at a Rotary meeting 56 years ago. In late October of 1960, a group of Effingham Rotarians and individuals decided
that something needed to be done to combine the fundraising efforts of different organizations in Effingham County.
The co-chairpersons in 1960 were Clinton Cutright, Effingham County Farm Advisor, George Kraft, and Clifford Stevens. The
first United Fund directors were Raymond Althoff of Effingham, O.V. Bradham of Mason, Merl Magnus of Beecher City, D.L.
Wetherell of Shumway, Mrs. Grant Fritscher of Dieterich, John O’Tain of Altamont, and Mrs. Herschel Broom of Mason.
More than $30,000 was raised that first year. At the time, the public school system was not required to help special needs
children and the directors learned of the need for a program that would help these children. At the end of the first drive, the new
United Fund allocated $500 to a committee headed by Nanon Wood to help handicapped children. This group started a school,
later called the Achievement Center. The group then moved to the bowling alley on North Third Street in Effingham and was
called the Opportunity Center. At present this service center is located in Teutopolis and is known to us all as ARC Community
Support Services.
The goal the second year was $36,000 and allowed the United Fund to give St. Anthony Hospital three pieces of needed
equipment. For a number of years, total giving to the fund was around $50,000.
Taken from the historical archives of the United Way of Effingham County
Celebrating
56 YEARS
of growth!
2016
United Way of
Effingham County campaign
raises $358,527!
Dollars Raised
Goal
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2099
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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2015
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360,000
330,000
300,000
270,000
240,000
210,000
180,000
150,000
120,000
90,000
60,000
30,000
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The 2016 campaign was a year of optimism. Many issues still face Effingham County. However, with a campaign goal
of $305,000 we are pleased to announce that at the time of printing this report, a total of $358,527 has been raised. This
is the most raised in the history of United Way of Effingham County! Last years campaign closed out at $330,130.
The 2016 campaign officially closes on 1/31/17. The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who contributed
to the 2016 campaign, and helped United Way of Effingham County have a record setting year!
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Pacesetter Companies
Pacesetter Companies are businesses committed to supporting the United Way through corporate and employee
campaigns. In addition, Pacesetters have a table at the United Way Gala. Over 85% of the annual campaign is
generated from employee campaigns. Special thanks to all the Pacesetter Companies.
Agracel
Consolidated Communications
Crossroads Bank
Dieterich Bank
Heartland Dental
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
Koerner Distributor, Inc.
Midland States Bank
Patterson Technology Center
Siemer Milling Company
Stevens Industries, Inc.
New Campaigns
Effingham Daily News
First Financial Bank Newton
First National Bank of Waterloo
Employee Campaigns
Gold Level
($10,000+)
Agracel
Ameren
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
Silver Level
($5,000-9,999)
Dieterich Bank
Niemerg’s Steakhouse
Walmart
Koerner Distributor, Inc.
Midland States Bank
Patterson Technology Center
Siemer Milling Company
Stevens Industries
Bronze Level ($2,500-4,999)
Crossroads Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Hodgson Mill
Sherwin Williams Company
Washington Savings Bank
Other local employee campaigns were conducted by: Catholic Charities, Consolidated Communications,
Continental Mills, Effingham County employees, Effingham Daily News, Federal Express, First Financial Bank of
Newton, First National Bank of Waterloo, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Heartland Dental, John Boos & Company,
Land of Lincoln Credit Union, Montrose Mutual, RR Donnelley & Sons, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Senior
Services of Effingham County and UPS.
Since 1976, National Corporate Leadership (NCL) companies have strengthened America by partnering
with United Way of America. The United Way of Effingham County received funds in 2016 from the
following NCL companies:
Cargill
Caterpillar
Comcast
DTE Energy
Duke Energy
Eli Lilly & Co.
Enterprise
Exxon Company
Federal Express
GE
Hershey Foods Corp.
JC Penney Co.
Johnson & Johnson
Kroger
Nationwide
Travelers Employee Giving
Turner Industries Group
United Parcel Service (UPS)
US Bank
Wal-Mart
United Way of Effingham County
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We make an impact by investing . . .
2015 Campaign - 22 Funded Agencies
Agency
Big Brothers Big Sisters (Mid-Illinois)
Requested Originally Proposed
$6,000.00
$3,500.00
*Est. Final
4,999.45
Blessings In A Backpack
Boy Scouts - Lincoln Trail Council
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$3,500.00
$2,000.00
4,999.45
2,870.77
CASA of Effingham County
$12,000.00
$5,000.00
7,147.65
Catholic Charities
CEFS Golden Circle Nutrition Program
CEFS Literacy Program
CEFS RSVP Program (Retired Senior Volunteer Prg)
Effingham Child Development Center
Effingham County FISH Human Services
Effingham County Search & Rescue
Effingham County Youth Commission
$36,000.00
$30,000.00
$8,343.00
$3,000.00
$15,818.00
$12,500.00
$15,000.00
$9,280.00
$22,000.00
$15,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$3,500.00
$8,000.00
$4,000.00
$5,000.00
31,480.90
21,462.48
1,425.62
1,425.62
4,999.45
11,444.05
5,722.02
7,147.65
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Heartland Human Services
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
One Hope United
Oneighty
SAFE
Senior Services of Effingham County
STAR
SWAN
Unit 40 Mentoring Program
$15,000.00
$10,000.00
$5,000.00
$15,000.00
$8,500.00
$31,740.00
$20,000.00
$9,000.00
$13,000.00
$10,000.00
$2,000.00
$4,000.00
$3,000.00
$8,000.00
$5,500.00
$16,000.00
$7,000.00
$4,000.00
$9,500.00
$4,000.00
2,870.77
5,722.02
4,296.40
11,444.05
7,870.22
22,888.10
10,018.42
5,722.02
13,000.00
5,722.02
Payouts are distributed based on the proposed percentage an agency is assigned by the Grants Committee. In the
event the goal is exceeded, an agency will receive more funds, but will not receive more than originally requested.
One agency is currently fully funded, with the anticipation that several others may be fully funded once actual
uncollectibles are determined. Final payout will be issued in March, 2017, and will be paid on actual uncollectibles.
*Estimated projected distribution based on estimated uncollectible.
United Way of Effingham County...helping our community
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United Way of Effingham County
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2016 Spirit of Caring Awards
Imagine This! Marketing Group
Outstanding
Volunteer
Deana Nuxoll and the staff at Imagine This! Marketing Group played a key role in creating
United Way of Effingham County’s website. The new website provides a quicker, more efficient
platform for individuals to learn more about the mission of United Way and upcoming events.
It also provides extensive insight into the progress of the campaign, information about the local
partner agencies, and contact information for agencies, Board of Directors and staff. Imagine
This! Marketing Group also helped launch the facebook site. This tool is another resource people
can use to stay up to date on United Way events and happenings! We would like to congratulate
Deana Nuxoll and the Imagine This! Marketing Group for sharing their time and talent, and
congratulate them on being chosen 2016 Outstanding Volunteer!
Stevens Industries, Inc.
Outstanding
Organization
Throughout the years, Stevens Industries has been a big supporter of United Way. They
began their first campaign in 1996 and raised $25,000 in their recent campaign, which was
a 34% increase from last year’s campaign. Their employees know how to raise money
and have fun doing it, as they held various internal fundraisers, auctions, pie in the face
contests, bake sales, etc. Their support shows throughout the year by attending and donating
to United Way fundraising events, and by having representation on the Board of Directors.
Thank you, Stevens Industries, for all you do for United Way of Effingham County, and
congratulations on being chosen 2016 Outstanding Organization!
Ross Richardson
Outstanding
Board Member
Ross Richardson joined the United Way Board of Directors in 2008 representing HSHS St. Anthony’s
Memorial Hospital. He has been instrumental in their employee campaign, raising over $20,000 for
the past three consecutive years. During his tenure, Ross has served on every committee to include;
Executive, Campaign, Grants, Nominating, Organization & Priorities and Special Events. He has
served as the Board President three times throughout his term on the Board of Directors. He has a
passion for helping people and giving back to the community. You can always count on Ross to be
a leader by donating auction items and purchasing a VIP table at United Way events. He is a true
leader and has many outstanding qualities. Many board members see Ross’s drive and dedication
as this is the third time Ross has been voted Outstanding Board Member by the Board of Directors.
Congratulations Ross on a well deserved award, Outstanding Board Member for 2016!
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Where would we be without volunteers . . . . . .
Campaign Committee
Kelsey Goeckner, Chairperson
Linda Hemmen, Staff
Ann Beckman, Staff
Ashley Buehnerkemper
JR Elder
Lora Bergfeld
Mike Defend
Peggy Valenti
Ross Richardson
Grants Committee
Larry O’Dell, Chairperson
Linda Hemmen, Staff
Ann Beckman, Staff
Beth Meyer
Cheryl Pruemer
Denise Walk
JR Elder
Kelsey Goeckner
Lora Bergfeld
Marty Watson
Mike Defend
Misty Campos
Peggy Valenti
Ross Richardson
Sara Jennings
Tony Crackel
Organizations & Priorities Committee
Shanta Will, Chairperson
Mel Stock
Ross Richardson
Roy Shelley
Special Events Committee
Beth Meyer, Chairperson
Linda Hemmen, Staff
Ann Beckman, Staff
Chris Etter
Denise Walk
Kelsey Goeckner
Larry O’Dell
Lora Bergfeld
Marty Watson
Misty Campos
Patty Greene
Peggy Valenti
Ross Richardson
Sara Jennings
Retiring Board Members
Beth Meyer
Cheryl Pruemer
Chris Etter
Incoming Board Members
Nominating Committee
Mel Stock, Chairperson
Linda Hemmen, Staff
Ann Beckman, Staff
Roy Shelley
Shanta Will
Katie Smithenry
Patrick Kreke
Rachel Miller
Ross Richardson - Returning
Sara Jennings - Returning
Tony Crackel - Returning
Past Presidents
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Rick Siemer
Jennifer Strohl
Dwight Steege
Mike Fortner
Mike Mahnke
Earline Berkbigler & Jerry Kinnison
Jim Garrett
Twila Russell Orr
Chris Kade
Cynthia Selby & Bob Hickman
Paul Koerner
Dan King & Steve Dale
John Vogt
Bob Hecht
Jim Rutledge
Marcy Scott
Karen Randolph
Pat Hartke
Brad Koester
Claude Hudson
Dr. Tom Dal Pozzo
Dr. Brian Sehy
Jay Wallace
Kerri Carman
Alysia Wills
Jean Bohnhoff
Greg Curl
Roger Dotson
Mike Klauser
Jane Summers
Ross Richardson
Shanta Will
Peggy Valenti
Ross Richardson
Mel Stock
Justin Roley
Ross Richardson
United Way of Effingham County
At the time of printing this Annual Report, the
2016 year-end audited statement was not available. When
the audit is complete, the report will be available at the
United Way office upon request.
Thank You.
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United Way of Effingham County
United Way of Effingham County
1108 S Willow
PO Box 2
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: (217) 342-3824
Fax: (217) 342-6093
[email protected]
www.effinghamunitedway.org