single pages _Layout 1 12/4/17 1:46PMPage1 2016/2017 Education Foundation Annual Report Lincoln • Franklin • Challenger Knox • Washington • Northrop • St. Hilaire • Mark Twain Est. 1990 27Years “Promoting Excellence in Education” single pages _Layout 1 12/4/17 1:47 PM Page 2 Annual Report 2 Thief River Falls Education Foundation 230 LaBree Avenue South • Thief River Falls, MN 56701 218-681-8711 ext. 5228 email:
[email protected] www.trfeducationfoundation.com BOARD MEMBERS Paul Ihle, President Steve Olson, Vice President Dave Onkka, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Barry, Director Gloria Bjorkman, Director Al Buhl, Director LeeAnn Lund, Director Rick Trontvet, Director Tom Kenville, Director Holly Haugen, Director Jake Rantanen, Director Bryson Bray, Student Ambassador Staff Natasha Reierson, Executive Director Karen Sich, Executive Assistant Mission The Thief River Falls Education Foundation exists to promote innovative educational opportunities in School District #564 through partnerships involving alumni, parents, educators, businesses, and the greater community. Est. 1990 The Thief River Falls Education Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization Special thanks to Digi-Key for sponsorship of this annual report Thank you so much to all our supporters and volunteers single pages _Layout 1 12/4/17 1:47 PM Page 3 Annual Report 3 Many individuals have worked hard to make the Thief River Falls Education Foundation a success. Roger Tunberg was one of those individuals. Unfortunately, Roger passed away this year. Roger was the first president of the Foundation. Roger was also one of the most ardent promoters of the Foundation. Roger had a vision of how the Foundation could be beneficial to all students.