Spring Newsletter

& Annual ReportOCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 // Board of Directors // Staff

Chris Gallagher Julie Clark President Executive Director Ross Hammersley Brian Beauchamp Vice President Communications & Policy Director Meg Ackerman Jamie Burley Letter Secretary Finance & Administration Manager Linda Cline Elizabeth Calcutt From the Treasurer Planner Susan Vigland Chris Deyo President Past President Data Wrangler Jessica Alpers Caitlin Early Campaign & Development Officer George Bearup Janna Goethel In 2020, we all had to rethink and rework many of the seemingly simple things in our Chris DeGood Annual Gifts & Special lives. Fortunately, something that remained a constant was getting outside on the David Edelstein Events Coordinator amazing trail system we have here in northern Michigan. While options for recreation activities declined, trails were and will continue to be a safe outlet for all. We saw record Laura Galbraith Chris Kushman Planning & Management Director use in 2020, with a 20 to 30% increase in trail usage across the TART Trails network. Sara Harding Kate Lewis Trailhead parking lots were at capacity and the trails were filled with users safely seeking Matt McDonough Community Engagement Manager extra sunshine and fresh air close to home. During these challenging times, trails have Rick Simonton been more than just a means for recreation or transportation. They have become an Casey Ressl Development Director essential and important outlet for our community’s health, wellness, and happiness by Mike Tarnow providing critical access to nature and safe outdoor spaces. Deb Westphal Office Manager (Former) When the world as we knew it started to change dramatically last year, TART Trails staff, Don Cunkle board members, and volunteers jumped into action. Trails still needed to be planned, Recycle-A-Bicycle Program Director built, and maintained perhaps more than ever. TART Trails continued growth, operations, and program services have been made possible by the unparalleled generosity of donors and volunteers like you. In these times of change and uncertainty, it is encouraging to have people so dedicated to our mission to provide and promote a trail network that enriches people and communities throughout the greater Traverse region.

Thank you so much for your continued patronage and support of the trails we know and love. I hope you are finding the time to get out and enjoy them! CONNECT WITH TART TRAILS

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2 traversetrails.org Letter From the Executive Director

Last spring, during those early days of the shut down here in Michigan, time stopped Thank You! making a whole lot of sense. With the sudden and swift departure from our normal routines and an uncertainty of what was to come, days, weeks, and then months Thank you to Dr. Brian Fisher and Dr. seemed impossible to measure. In the midst of that uneasiness, what gave so many Wayne Olsen for their years of service focus, sustenance, and healing was the respite they found outside. “The Outside is Still on the TART Trails Board of Directors. Open” became a mantra for many and a marching order for TART staff and volunteers to make sure the trails were safe and operational and, indeed, stayed open. We continued Best wishes to Debbie Westphal for a to push forward with planning, focused to make sure plans were in place so we were very happy retirement. We’re grateful ready to build and connect the trail network as soon as possible in order to provide for the incredible contributions she critical infrastructure for community health and happiness. made during her 10 years on the TART Trails team. We hope to see her out 2020 made it clear that trails are not only an outlet to reduce our stress or sadness, enjoying more time biking and skiing but are an engine for our happiness, well-being and resilience. Trails helped create new on her favorite trails. habits and opened up opportunities, whether as a way to work, a safe way for our kids to get out and explore, or a free and convenient way to shed the physical or spiritual weight we carried.

When we look back at 2020, there were many reasons to feel angry, sad, and dispirited. But there were also so many reasons to feel hopeful, inspired, and happy. At TART, we spent the year doing all we could to support optimism, health, and fellowship. We believe the trail network provides the physical and social connections we need to ensure resilient, healthy, and thriving communities. We are so very grateful for all of you who helped us continue to meet the communities’ needs this past year and we are excited about what we will do together to create and support community connections in 2021 and beyond.

Julie Clark — Executive Director traversetrails.org Photo Credit: Hoplite Photography 3 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Disrupted but not Distracted Trail Efforts Move Ahead During the COVID-19 Pandemic TART Transformation

If you were out on the Traverse Area were ready to put down new pavement. Recreational Trail (TART) this summer cruising However, delays driven by COVID-19 scuttled up to Three Mile Road from Traverse City, you plans for a fall construction, so we set our might have noticed the colorful cracks and sights on spring 2021. The reconstruction Over the more than 30 years the TART has been on the ground, bumps in the asphalt. Volunteers used chalk effort will now be paired with landscaping and paint to spread the message of support helping public art along the trail. Future efforts include it has: TART Trails successfully raise $15,000 in a 1:1 improving access through more connections donor challenge to transform the trail with new and additional amenities. asphalt, landscaping, and art. These private funds were further leveraged with $75,000 from our public partners at East Bay Township, the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Traverse City Light & Power. 2020 saw 10.1 miles of trails Helped individuals improve their Increased access to businesses to Trail assessments and public feedback constructed and 58.1 miles physical and mental health. provide significant economic benefits. identified the nearly one mile trail segment of trail under design between Three Mile and Airport Access Roads in Grand Traverse County as a priority section for replacement. With public and private funding secured to reconstruct the trail, we

Provided important means of Helped address climate change, one transportation for those who need it. commute at a time.

With the improvements planned, we’re looking forward to building on those benefits over the next 30 years.

“The TART trails are an asset to the air service development of our region. Having community partners that focus on our region’s natural assets makes Traverse City a destination on the bucket list. Travelers today focus on health and wellness, TART Trails makes this a part of the total value and convenience of any trip to Northern Michigan.” —Kevin Klein, Airport Director, Cherry Capital Airport TVC

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Boardman Lake Loop

Just down the trail, on a sunny day in August, We were on track to put the project out to ready for asphalt as soon as the ground thaws partners from the City of Traverse City, Garfield bid and see construction get underway to this spring. Neighbors and nearby businesses Township, Grand Traverse County, and TART close the Loop in 2020. Then came COVID-19, were excited to see work underway and so Trails, alongside community leaders, safely and so like everyone else, we adjusted. With many could see the commute they would gathered to commemorate and celebrate a lot of hard work, we got the first leg of the soon be able to make to NMC. a milestone decades in the making with a Boardman Lake Loop Trail from Fourteenth While construction was underway on the first groundbreaking for the next leg in the effort to Street to the Northwestern Michigan College stretch of trail, we wrapped up plans for the complete the Boardman Lake Loop. (NMC) University Center Campus out to bid. next leg connecting the University Center Team Elmer’s crews began construction of the After bids came back too high in August 2019, to Medalie Park and completing the five first leg of the Loop with an impressive 1,400 TART and our partners sharpened pencils to mile loop around the lake. 2021 should see foot retaining wall providing an elevated path cut costs, got creative with the design, and construction start with the goal of completing for the future trail between the railroad and hustled to secure the additional funds needed a community asset that will host families and Cass Street. Before the weather turned, crews to cover new cost estimates. friends, strengthen bodies and minds, improve leveled the trail and packed it with gravel so it is economies, and celebrate communities.

Your passion and support continue to fuel TART and keep us focused on meeting community needs for healthier, happier, and stronger communities, environments and economies. Building great trails helps build great communities, but it requires patience, perseverance and commitment. And with those qualities well in hand, we look forward to celebrating new community connections in 2021 and beyond.

traversetrails.org 5 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Lending a Helping Hand Miles of Smiles When They are Needed Most Ambassadors & Volunteers Leelanau Trail Last spring, when the ‘stay at home’ orders led Last spring, as the weather warmed, the eight seekers. The look of the young ones’ smiling many communities across Michigan to close member, all volunteer Leelanau Trail Crew faces and the parents who cheered them on, down in an effort to support our collective was quick to get out onto the trail, providing and often joined them, was evidence that the health and safety, the outdoors stayed open essential services to ensure the trail remained new bike park delivered an experience many and more people than ever turned to the up and operational and able to safely host sought this summer—the experience of being trails for their happiness and health. The trail the record setting number of trail visits. outside and keeping themselves challenged. network that served as a lifeline during this Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, the difficult year exists thanks in large part to crew worked on continual improvements to the hard work and generosity of community provide a world-class trail experience for both members who have given their time, talent, first time and frequent visitors. In addition, our and treasure through the years. TART Trails’ Invasive Species Ambassadors and landscaping Ambassadors made sure the trail “Taking actions for things I care provided the peace, beauty, and safe space so about —today it was volunteering All in a Good Year’s Work many sought. for the Vasa Skillz Loop open 206 volunteers house! Kids and adults all enjoyed 7500 hours Vasa Pathway the new loop and there were At the other end of the trail network, nestled by Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort, TART Trails Ambassadors and volunteers other guests first time visiting in the woods of the Pere Marquette State Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge, and Mud efforts this year provide a clear demonstration the Vasa and needed directions Forest, volunteers were on the Vasa Pathway Sweat and Beers Fat Tire Fest and Mountain of how community members come together to all summer and fall addressing issues old and Bike Race, our volunteers employed erosion on hiking. We met a new person care for each other by supporting the critical new. With equipment donated to TART Trails control techniques on the trail’s sandy, hilly from Lansing and it was so physical and social connections trails provide. surfaces to improve the safety and longevity exciting to be on the opposite of the trail. Their work addressed immediate trail needs for a smooth and safe surface for side of the table sharing all the mountain bikers and ensured the trail was set great bike trails, organizations, up for best winter grooming for skiers to enjoy and running groups. It’s why as soon as the snow starts to fall. we moved here and we are In addition to caring for the trails we have loved passionate about the outdoors for decades, volunteers also created new trails life that Traverse City and the that proved popular. TART Trails and Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association volunteers surrounding area has to offer.” added the finishing touches to the Skillz Loops —MaryBeth Sellers at the Vasa Bike Park located at the Bartlett Road Trailhead in Grand Traverse County.

Building on its launch last year of providing people of all ages and abilities a great place to hone their mountain bike skills, last summer volunteers created more terrain, safer intersections, and a new jumpline for thrill

6 traversetrails.org Boardman River Trail Like the Vasa Bike Park, volunteers led the way This spring and summer we missed the to be true—that the trails are truly built by the on the Boardman River Trail, offering hikers, opportunities to gather and meet up with each community, for the community. runners, and bikers scenic new routes close other as we have in years past, but that didn’t to home. Volunteers with TART Trails and the stop people from giving their time to make sure Grand Traverse Hiking Club completed the the trails provided the top notch experience we “We get a lot of enjoyment out of meeting final footbridge over Jaxon Creek providing the have come to expect. TART Trails Ambassadors new people and using the trails. Having finishing touches to complete the Boardman and volunteers continued to serve on the Board both been teachers, we are not shy about River Trail meandering from South Airport and committees, performed maintenance jobs approaching others on the trail to assist as Road to the North Country Trail just past large and small, participated in work bees and needed. We are rarely in a rush, so we carry Mayfield Township. The new bridge opened 24 trail cleanups, created artwork to reinforce trail tools, a first aid kit, and maps to distribute. miles of connected natural surface trail, gravel safety and etiquette, and much, much more. All These trails make our lives better, so we roads and two tracks providing access and to make sure the community could continue to try to give back both financially and views of the Boardman River for use all year. turn to the trails—reinforcing what we know personally.” —Lois Goldstein & John Heiam

Volunteer Appreciation As part of this year’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, we are thrilled to recognize the following folks:

Government Community Corporate Ambassadors Partner Partner Partner of the Year

Lois Goldstein and Special thanks to Aspire North John Heiam REALTORS for sponsoring TART’s Volunteer & Ambassador Programs and fueling the great work these good humans do.

traversetrails.org 7 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Pure Michigan Pathway Has Profound Impact A Look Back at 10 Years of Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

In 2011, partners of the Pathways to Sleeping Bear Campaign celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. Through an We are excited about the trail’s innovative collaboration between nonprofit potential over the next 10 years to help partners, federal, state, and local governments, reach larger regional and statewide and bolstered by public and private goals, including supporting thriving investments totaling economies, addressing climate change, more than $12.45 and improving community and million, many of the individuals’ health and wellness. You connections hoped can follow along at sleepingbeartrail.org for have been made of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s as we continue to make progress on The and expectations most popular visitor sites. The 2019 Benefits Pathway to Good Harbor and support have been exceeded. Study of trails in Leelanau County found that catalytic community connections for the trail not only provides a direct economic the generations. Built on ancestral impact to the region and helps local businesses land of the Anishinaabe people, the Sleeping extend their season, but also supports outdoor, Bear Heritage Trail is an important conduit active lifestyles and contributes to a cohesive to historical, cultural, recreational, and sense of community. The trail directly supports environmental points of interest throughout the goals of improved health and wellness the National Lakeshore and surrounding at both the individual and community level. communities. The Heritage Trail supports And with its connections to important places individual and community health and and spaces within the Lakeshore, the trail has “The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail offers wellness and has changed the way people provided new ways of experiencing the natural a wide enough lane so we can remain move around the Lakeshore outside their cars. and cultural resources that abound. socially distant as well as see the beauty Its scenic beauty, clear contribution to the of Leelanau County, everything from hills local economy, and sustainable and sensitive Use of the Heritage Trail has been steadily to sand dunes, wildlife to creeks. What a approach to exploring the Lakeshore earned increasing as the trail continues to make more peaceful, challenging and enjoyable trail.” the trail a Pure Michigan® Trail designation in connections to public places and reach more —Laura Miller 2019, one of the first trails in Michigan to do so. communities along the route. The Heritage Trail, perhaps considered by many as only a Today over 20 miles of separated trail and tourism destination, saw its numbers jump as shared roadway connect the communities of surrounding communities firmly embraced it Empire and Glen Arbor, linking together some as their local park during the pandemic. Areas of Impact The next leg of the Heritage Trail will be The “I ride the TART, the Leelanau Trail and the Pathway to Good Harbor. This trail will extend Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. Right now, the five miles north from its current terminus at Contributes to region’s Direct annual economic outdoor lifestyle culture impact of more than $3M gravel scene is exploding so I spent time Bohemian Road (CR-669) to Good Harbor Trail, riding that section of the Heritage Trail this winding through conifer forests and wetlands, past summer. I am looking forward to the along golden meadows, past rolling dunes, Brings community extension to Good Harbor. The scenery can’t linking to important Lakeshore trailheads, Provides opportunities awareness to the need be beat at the Heritage plus the smell of to improve individual and connecting to a historic farmstead. The for safe and sustainable and community health campfires at D.H. Day Campground. It’s all new section will feature both a paved trail transporation options the senses wrapped into one ride.” and boardwalk separated from the roadway, —Jason Read promoting safe access for all ages and abilities.

8 traversetrails.org ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Embracing the Outdoors in All Seasons Supporting Healthy, Active Communities All Winter Long

Snow Removal In 2009, TART Trails Board Member, Dr. manage a trail network that supports winter Tom Auer made a passionate case that recreation and transportation. The cumulative consistently cleared trails were critical for a effect equates to a region increasingly known healthy community. With Traverse City facing for its active outdoor culture—an attractive cuts and trail snow removal low on the list of resource for residents and those looking to government partners’ priorities, TART Trails relocate. Furthermore, it has a deep impact took on the effort led by Dr. Auer’s enthusiastic on the potential of local economic growth by call to action. Fast forward 12 years and making the area more attractive to recruit and what was once a lofty goal spearheaded by attract talent for our region’s employers. trail enthusiasts is now common practice embraced and championed by community and government partners in order to support “We have been so grateful to have the TART healthy, active lifestyles and provide vital non- in our backyard, especially earlier when motorized transportation in all four seasons. other trails were icy and difficult to use. Just getting out and moving in the fresh air keeps us sane! Cannot thank the volunteers enough!” —Heather Higham

In a 2019 trail benefits study conducted by the University of Florida School of Forest Resources and Conservation, researchers found that in addition to the direct individual health and community economic benefits,the Leelanau and Sleeping Bear Heritage Trails also provide a sense of community and create a health conscience atmosphere year-round. Grooming Your enthusiasm and support of year- We’ve also seen enormous growth in miles of round trails is crucial to the continuation groomed trails for cross country skiing and of our outdoor community culture and fatbiking, thanks in particular to our partners the ability of TART Trails to continue at the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike fostering the partnerships that will keep Association and Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes. us all moving winter, spring, summer, We’re a community that takes our winters and fall. and outdoors seriously, and that’s reflected in the time and investment spent to build and

traversetrails.org 9 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Looking Ahead Meeting Community Needs for Generations to Come

Nakwema Trailway A partnership project between TART Trails and Village of Elk Rapids Top of Michigan Trails Council, the Nakwema Connecting to Elk Rapids has been a driving (nah-KWAY-mah) Trailway will provide vital, force for this project since its inception. In non-motorized infrastructure for happy, June, the Village of Elk Rapids approved a trail healthy, resilient individuals and communities route through the Village that will connect the between Traverse City and Charlevoix. Over the Nakwema Trailway to downtown businesses past year, passionate community members are and numerous parks including the Elk Rapids helping get the trail growing. Day Park and Walk of Art on Grand Traverse Bay. Fisherman’s Island State Park

Interest is strong in the northernmost trail segment of the Nakwema Trailway connecting with the Lake to Lake Trail in Charlevoix. We are working closely with tribal and state officials to explore possibilities for a Nakwema Trailway The name of the Trailway shares connection in Fisherman’s Island State Park. its history with the land it We are also excited to be working with the traverses and the people who City of Charlevoix to complete the Charlevoix Trailway, connecting the current end of the have lived here for centuries. Little Traverse Wheelway into downtown “Nakwema” is Ojibwe for “where Charlevoix and closing an important gap in the paths connect” and is inspired future Nakwema Trailway. by long-ago established routes through the waters and woods of the region. The entire trail will exist on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe people, who are today represented by the nations of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. The Trailway honors these active nations, their ancestors who first traversed The Nakwema these lands, and the woods and water they continue to steward. Trailway

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Acme Connector Trail Trail design is nearly complete for the Acme “Non-motorized recreation and Connector Trail portion of the Nakwema Trailway. The new 1.8 mile trail will enhance transportation infrastructure is invaluable opportunities for residents and visitors to to our region and the Nakwema Trailway recreate and safely access Acme businesses, is going to be a game changer for Antrim parks, and community amenities. Thanks to County! Providing residents and visitors strong leadership at Acme Township and the non-motorized access between Traverse support from private landowners donating City and Charlevoix is a true investment in land for the corridor, the groundbreaking our community health and safety, and will for this segment of the trail is expected this provide a boost to our local economy year- year. The trail will pick up at the current TART round. terminus at Bunker Hill Road and provide access to Acme Township’s Bayside Park and the future trail development north, as well There’s so much to explore along this as connections east toward the Acme Meijer north-south corridor including roadside store, Grand Traverse Town Center, and the parks, farmers markets, fruit and vegetable existing TART connecting to Bates Road. stands, parks and beaches—making connections that one may never experience As we look ahead to the next 20 years, we by car. I can’t wait to be able to hop on this hope to double the miles of trail in our region and continue making connections near and trail with my family and explore more of far with the goal of providing all households what our region has to offer. ” around the greater Traverse region with safe —Joe Short, Short’s Brewing Company and comfortable ways to access our region.

TART Trails was born from community members’ passion for safe, comfortable, and scenic ways to connect to each other and the places we love. Some founders were thinking about trails as an economic asset, others about the impact trails could have on our region’s health and wellness, and still others just dreamed about protecting and securing spaces to allow for the pure joy of riding or running through our beautiful natural surroundings. For more than 20 years you have helped us deliver all of those benefits. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for safe, sustainable access to our region’s natural resources and public spaces. Because of the hard work of a generation of trail founders, the trails delivered. traversetrails.org 11 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Unparalleled Collaboration Direct Connections

Three Mile Trail In a partnership between TART Trails, East Bay the funding needed for next steps—including Township, the Grand Traverse Regional Land engineering, construction and long-term Conservancy, and Norte Youth Cycling, plans maintenance. are underway for the Three Mile Trail extension Three Mile Trail has all the makings for creating and improvements to the non-motorized The Three Mile Trail extension will directly connect to non-motorized connections that promise network in East Bay Township. Trail extension exponential positive community impact. The school campuses, home to more than 2,400 kids from along the Three Mile corridor had been stalled Three Mile Trail has the potential to serve as for over a decade, but with the Conservancy’s grades K through 12. Furthermore, the trail and proposed the backbone in a powerful non-motorized recent acquisition of the Mitchell Creek Nature transportation network to support thriving, non-motorized network will provide opportunities to: Preserve, the opportunity was ripe to revive the resilient communities in East Bay Township. corridor. Like the trails before them, community passion In spite of the challenges presented by and perseverance will drive the work ahead COVID-19, TART and East Bay Township on both Nakwema and Three Mile, as well as launched a conceptual planning effort with many other miles of connections yet to come. extensive public outreach and engagement Thanks to your support, we are excited to roll to help identify and support greater up our sleeves and get to work to support the transportation and recreation opportunities for collective vision of healthy, happy connected active living in the Hammond, Three Mile, and communities. Improve mental and physical health Connect residents and visitors to South Airport corridors in East Bay Township. through access to outdoor recreation nearby grocery stores The Three Mile Trail extension will directly connect to school campuses home to more than 2,400 kids from kids grades K through 12. Furthermore, the trail and proposed non- motorized network will provide opportunities “One of the best parts of the to improve mental and physical health through access to outdoor recreation, connect TART Trails is that I can ride residents and visitors to nearby grocery stores, my bike for many, many miles community institutions like East Bay Town without the worry of traffic. The Hall and the Library, as well as provide an trails are an invaluable asset to incredible opportunity to encourage greater Link to community institutions like Encourage greater environmental environmental awareness and stewardship. our region. Safety is top notch, East Bay Town Hall and the Library awareness and stewardship

Project partners engaged the public through the trails are well-maintained, outdoor and online input opportunities this and the access points and fall, and again with stakeholders this winter. parking lots are in great Now, informed by thoughtful input from the locations.” community and our project partners, we are working on a final plan that will identify a —Tim Vander Meulen preferred alignment for the Three Mile Trail extension, future priority connections, and

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traversetrails.org 13 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE A Dynamic Duo and Record-Breaking Year for Bike Sales

Recycle-A-Bicycle strives daily for impact—to make a difference, touch a heart, and change a life. Like so many others experienced, the 2019-20 Funders 2020 By the Numbers past year brought significant challenges to RAB. The annual and much anticipated spring Bike Swap was canceled and the The Campbell Endowment, Grand volunteer training program with TBA-ISD was Traverse Regional Community 98 put on pause, meaning the program missed important opportunities that provided greater Foundation Free Bicycles community engagement and critical financial Provided support. Cherry Capital Cycling Club, a founding supporter of RAB 618 Volunteer Hours Cherryland Cares Logged

Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa 47 and Chippewa Indians Complimentary The silver lining was a record setting year in bike Repairs Made sales. As more people were eager to get out and away from crowds, and bike shops quickly Rotary Sunrise Club ran out of inventory, RAB sold 136 bicycles in 2020, helping close the financial gap created by the cancellation of the Bike Swap. Rotary Twilight Club 2,076 The successful operation of RAB this year is Bicycles Given to Clients thanks in large part to two passionate and skilled volunteers, Bob Resh and Jeff Zawisza. in Need Since RAB was They stepped into a larger leadership role Founded in 2007 to continue to assist Program Director Don Cunkle providing RAB’s critical community service. We are thankful for their leadership as well as our funders continuing support to keep Learn more about Recycle-A-Bicycle at: inspiring and supporting better lives through better bikes. traversetrails.org/recycle-a-bicycle/ or follow us on Facebook

14 traversetrails.org ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Financials Supporting Healthy, Resilient Communities Through Trails

Our financials reflect significant fundraising for capital campaigns including the Nakwema Trailway, Boardman Lake Loop Trail, and the Leelanau Trail along with launching the Three Mile Trail Extension. In 2020, we introduced the Go Farther Fund to provide significant, flexible investments that will help make every home a trailhead. Funds are being raised to prepare for major trail construction and expenses in 2021 as 2020 By the Numbers well as to create connected communities throughout the greater Traverse region for generations to come.

A two-year financial summary provides a clearer picture of the fundraising/spending cycles associated with trail development. Investments in community infrastructure remained strong throughout 2020 as we worked closely with public, private and nonprofit partners to make sure every dollar we receive is leveraged to its fullest potential.

Financials for Oct 1, 2019 - Sept 30, 2020 Year to Year Summary 2018-2019 / 2019-2020

Events Other 6.7% Fundraising 3.6% Management 0.7% 19-20 15.6% Grants (Public) 14.9%

18-19 19-20 Contributions Grants 51.2% (Private) Program Services 26.4% 80.8% 18-19

REVENUE EXPENSES

Contributions $1,261,965 Program Services $1,076,833

Grants (Private) $651,195 Management $207,292

Grants (Public) $367,573 Fundraising $48,629 REVENUE EXPENSES Events $18,234 18-19 Revenue $978,151 18-19 Expenses $1,473,067 Other Revenue $164,205 (includes interest) 19-20 Revenue $2,463,172 19-20 Expenses $1,332,754

Total $2,463,172* Total $1,332,754

* Revenue does not include in-kind contributions of $138,894 ($6,516 in non-cash contributions and $132,378 in donated services) Other Revenue includes Interest and PPP Loan The above financials do not include revenue or expenses for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail/Pathways to Sleeping Bear. traversetrails.org 15 ANNUAL REPORT I OCTOBER 1, 2019 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Ways to Give The Generosity of Our Donors Contributes to Our Community and Culture

TART Trails is funded through the generosity of over 1,700 donors who know what trails contribute to our community and culture. TART Trails is 86% privately funded—truly an organization of the people, by the people, and for the people. We coordinate closely with public, private, corporate and nonprofit partners to make sure every dollar we receive is leveraged to its fullest potential. We offer a number of ways to support TART Trails including:

Sustainers Circle Go Farther Fund Gifts to the Go Farther Fund provide TART With a $1,000+ annual contribution, Trailblazer Society Trails with significant capital and flexibility Sustainers are a group of individuals, Our planned giving program makes it to grow our trail network, pursue property organizations and businesses easy to designate TART Trails in your acquisition opportunities, and tackle critical committed to a shared vision for estate plans, ensuring a lasting legacy. projects with quickness that enable us to thriving, connected communities meet our communities’ needs and create through trails. meaningful connections.

Sponsorships Monthly Donations Mile Markers, Wayfinding Signs, Vasa K Transfer of Stock A convenient way to work charitable Markers or event sponsorships like Tour A great option to make a difference for gifts into your monthly budget de TART are a great way to support trails others that has potential tax benefits to provide ongoing support for while marketing to members of and for you. connections today and tomorrow. visitors to our community.

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Qualified Charitable Distribution In-Kind Gifts Donating from an IRA if you Donations of goods and are over 70 1/2 years provides services go a long way in a tax and penalty free way boosting our bottom line. to keep the trails great and growing.

The Federal Coronavirus Tax Relief Bill allows taxpayers to claim up to $300 of charitable contributions as a tax deduction on their 2020 taxes even if they Company are not itemizing. This is known Matching Gifts as an “above-the-line deduction”, which means the donation is With participating employers, deducted from your taxable doubling your donation has income before it is taxed. “The never been easier. law also lifts the existing cap on annual contributions for those who itemize, raising it from 60% of adjusted gross income to 100%.”

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Chuck and Susan Cady  George and Lorna Lombard GOLD SILVER  Betsy and Scrub Calcutt Paul and Laurie Madison Sustainers Circle of Donors for SUSTAINERS CIRCLE SUSTAINERS CIRCLE Pam and Tom Caldwell Peggy and Graham Martin 5 to 9 years $5,000 OR MORE ANNUALLY $2,500 - $4,999 ANNUALLY Phil and Mary Beth Canfield Charitable Fund Sue McKinley and Alan Williams Cedar Run Eye Center McLain Cycle & Fitness    4Front Credit Union Anonymous Cherry-Roubaix Meijer Inc. Acme  Sustainers Circle of Donors for Anonymous Aspire North REALTORS Julie and Bill Clark Patrick and Heather Meir 10 to 14 years Lois Bahle and Larry Mawby     Bahle’s of Suttons Bay   Curt Cummins  Dave Mengebier    George and Patricia Bearup    John and Rebecca Bercini  Common Good Bakery Facebook Fundraiser in honor of Madison Miter Sustainers Circle of Donors for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Besio Family Charitable Fund Jill Cooley  John and Nancy Morris 15 to 19 years Brick Wheels   John and Sarah Carter Copy Central  Robert Morse Thomas O. Brown Foundation  Cherryland Electric Cooperative’s Cares Fund  Barry and Renie Cutler  Eric and Amy Mueller      Cherry Capital Cycling Club     David Clark and Phyllis Kirk Barbara Danly Dennis and Judy Murphy   Sustainers Circle of Donors for Sara Cockrell Daniel and Linda Cline  Bill and Dea Danly National Cherry Festival 20+ or more years Tom Compson and Christy Larimer-Compson Cloud Cannabis Chris and Katherine DeGood  Bruce and Karen Nichols Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Foundation   Donald and Marylou Coe Ross and Nancy Deye  Frank Noverr and Toni Tonda  Dan Edson   Christine and Paul Deyo  Robert and Nancy Doughty    Eric and Marita Okerstrom  Debbie Edson   East Bay Township Downtown Traverse City Association, Shop Your Dr. Wayne L. and Ann M. Olsen  Lois Goldstein & John Heiam  Fifth Third Bank Northern Michigan  Community Day Orchard Creek Health Care   TRAILBLAZER SOCIETY Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Michael and Mary Foley  Dr. Justin Hollander P.C.  Thomas and Bonnie Page OF PLANNED GIVING Indians  Grand Traverse Resort & Spa  Dr. William Stych, DPM  Karl Pearson  GT Regional Community Foundation    Tara and Brad Hochstetler  Mary and Joseph Duchi  Kenneth and Karen Pennington  Campbell Endowment Pam and Lance Huffer David Edelstein and Jennie Berkson  Kelley Peterson  Anonymous Land Use Conservation and Planning David Kam and Kristi Hameedi   Einstein Cycles  Barbara and Dennis Piskor  John and Rebecca Bercini  Endowment Thomas and Alison Larabel John and Gina Erb Kate Potvin  Bob Carstens (Memorial Member) LouAnn’s Endowment for Women’s Leadership Lynda and Jeremy McClellan  Becky Ewing and Bob Eichenlaub George and Carol Quarderer  Daniel and Linda Cline  in honor of Dave Mengebier Northern United Brewing Company Farm Club R.M. Young Company    Sara Cockrell Robyn and Charlie Polzin Fund John D. and Susan K. Paul Family Endowment   Carl and Amy Ferguson  Eric & Jill Ray  Donald and Marylou Coe Serendipity Endowment Scott and Pam Phillips   Parker Field   Right Brain Brewery  Jim Cunningham TART Trails Endowment Dan and Pam Prevo Family Fund    Brian and Vera Fisher    Michael Roberts and Phyllis Laine Bob and Nancy Doughty    Lars Wigert Endowment Michael Rodenberg Victoria and Matt Frye Matt and Jennifer Ross  Parker Field   in memory of Gordon and JoAnneGrapes, Mutual Bernie and Donna Rubin Facebook Fundraiser in honor of Chris Gallagher’s Rotary Club of Traverse City   Gas   Birthday Lois Goldstein and John Heiam Tarnow Management, LLC  Nicholas Routson Great Lakes Energy People Fund Martha Garber  Sara and Eric Harding The Steve & Kathryn Bandstra Foundation   Michael and Betty Ryan   Hagerty    Jerry and Sharon Glenn   Wayne Harner and Mary Pat Key Traverse Area Machining  Tom and Lisa Schermerhorn Giving Fund    Tim and Sally Hanley    Bob and Carol Goff Barry and Evelyn Harper Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot   Bill and Marilyn Schulz  Iceman Cometh Challenge    Terrence and Sally Grady  Brian and Jennifer Jaffe Bonnie Willings and Lou Colombo  Shady Lane Cellars Brian and Jennifer Jaffe   Elain Jason (Memorial Member) Windemuller Grand Traverse Oral Surgery Amy Shamroe for Traverse City Jim and Diana Huckle Family Foundation  Martin and Anita Klein Rod and Catherine Groleau Patricia Sharpnack   Jack and Jeanne Lane Bruce and Karen Nichols Sara and Eric Harding Siebenthaler Foundation Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks Karl Pearson  Wayne Harner and Mary Pat Key James and Shannon Sitek   and Recreation Division Scott and Pam Phillips   Joyce Hartom and Thomas Rorabaugh Slocombe Law Office Diana and Richard Milock  Rick and Donna Simonton Jim Heffner and Donna Hagan  Marsha Smith and Tom Gilbert Kathryn and Mike Moyer SUSTAINERS CIRCLE Dave Steffey  The Bill Hendry Foundation  Peter and Kristin Sneed Oryana Community Cooperative  $1,000 - $2,499 ANNUALLY   Bob and Jodie Wick Jim Hennessey and Kati Rooney Brad and Cathy Spanski Royce Ragland and Kenneth Bloem Lars and Carol Wigert George and Sharon Hermach John Stanley Rosso Family Foundation  Dan Wittkopp (Memorial Member) Russell Hjelmstad Mary Stanley Rotary Charities of Traverse City    Glen and Meg Ackerman   Jean and Bill Howard Stein Family Charitable Fund Short’s Brewing Company  Advantage Benefits Group  HP Foundation Suttons Bay Bikes  Jean and Larry Skendzel  Air Way Automation, Inc.    EASEMENT DONORS Jim and Diana Huckle Mike and Terry Tarnow  Edward Slosky John and Elizabeth Ammond   Image 360 Lisa and Dave Taylor Wayne and Joni Sterenberg    Anonymous  Bart and Gail Ingraham Art Van Furniture Teter Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation William and Paula Anderson Paul and Laura Jacobson   Grand Traverse County    Todd Klepper    Duane Archambo Jerry Jenkins  Grand Traverse Highlander, LLC Oleson Foundation   The Von Voigtlander Family Foundation Tom and Barbara Auer    Michael and Elizabeth Jean Johns Lake Point Commercial Property The Simonton-Walsh-Hanosek-Mangum Wealth Thompson Surgical Instruments    Michael Baker  Dan and Peg Jonkhoff Lake Pointe Village Partners Management Group  Jane and Hugh Thomson Carl and Nancy Ballou Ed and Ann Kalat    Lake Ridge Condos Rick and Donna Simonton  Janet and Tom Upthegrove   Deena Barshney  Kayak, Bike & Brew Lear Corporation Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort   Dan Toole and Beth Verhey  Bayshore Resort Donald and Pamela Kegley   Logan Cove George and Susan Townsend     USCG TC Chief Petty Officer’s Association Mack and Lorraine Beers Todd and Jean Kennell Logan Pointe Traverse City Track Club   Tri-County Bicycle Association-NorthWest Tour  Beers Family Foundation    Lisa and Gerry Kenney Logan’s Landing LP Traverse City Zombie Run  Todd and Susan Vigland   Governor Jim Blanchard and Janet Blanchard Martin and Anita Klein Melling Tool Joe and Fran White Andrew and Elizabeth Walters Brian Blood   Elizabeth Koegel Fund Northwestern Michigan College Marty Watts and Dave Lytle Mark and Karla Bole Korndorfer Group Premier Place Condominiums Paul and Harlene Ward Eric and Julia Braverman L. Mawby, LLC Wysong Group Warehouse Market  Brengman Brothers Alan Langnas and Danielle Dohrmann Doug and Wendy Warner Edward and Ingrid Brophy Family Fund   Harold and Pam Lassers Tim Werner and Petra von Kulajta    Jennifer and Bruce Brown  Laser Printer Technologies West Front Primary Care   Steve and Connie Brown Camille Leugers and James Musser Chris and Susan Wilhelm David Bucholtz and Kimberly White  John Libbe and Carla Houle-Libbe Carie and Matt Wille Byte Productions   Norm Licht and Joan Griner Richard and Kimiko Williams

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Nancy Wilson Michael and Denise Balon Jim Bransky and Robin Webb-Bransky Sue Cassidy William Czyzyk Steve Wilson Wayne Bamberg Mary and Ed Brayton Andrew Caughey and Shelly Neitzel Richard and Mary Daly Norman & Susan Woerle  Richard and Laura Barc Margery and Jim Breit Mary Cavera Pete and Carol Danly Jim and Sue Woodburne   Pete Bardallis Nancy and Robert Brick Lexie Cerk Jim Datsko Stephanie Woodfin and Nathan Schultz David and Sue Barkhausen Tim Brick Linda and Jim Chalat Mark and Connie Davenport Jan Wyckoff Robert & Gail Barnes Charitable Gift Fund Ryan Bridge and Kellie Schneider Jan Chapman Robert Davidson Patricia and Howard Yamaguchi  Gabor Barsai Nancy Briggs David and Linda Chesterfield Jason and Sarah Davis Yen Yoga & Fitness   Cheryl Bartholic Eleanor Brockway Melissa and Gerry Cholger Kira and Eric Davis Rick and Terry Zweering Brenda Bartz Candy and Jim Brody Colleen Christensen Ken and Karen Dawson Judy and Bob Basch Kevin and Sarah Brokaw Sharon Christensen David and Gloria Dean Nicole Bates Anthony and Beth Ann Brolick Hattie Christie Raymond and Julie Dean Community Foundation Charles Stephen Baum Stan Brossard and Pamela Petaja Judy Chu and Robert George Bruce and Donna DeBoer DONATIONS Endowment Brown-Hoover Fund Karin and Bill Church Richard and Ann DeBoer Bay Area Pet Hospitals, LLC Eli and Joann Brown Charles Cigrand and Sara Thompson Jon and Maellen DeBruyn Anonymous Kimberly Bazemore Jennifer Brown Ann Clark Michael DeBruyn Geoff Abbate and Marty Eisenbarth BCK Ventures Lori and W. Jay Brown Connie and Bill Clark Susan DeCamillis Joanie Abbott Rebecca Beach Stephen Brown and Winifred Simpson Kelly Clark Graydon and Sherri DeCamp Charlene Abernethy and Michael Gill Ginny and Scott Beall Steve and Connie Brown Mary Watson Clark Rose Deering Russ Abney Jeriel Beard Theresa and William Brown Sam Clark MaryAnn and Daniel DeGood Ross and Emily Abrahamson Patrick and Toni Bearss Jonna and Douglas Brown Terry and Jody Clark William DeGraff Dorelle Ackerman Brian Beauchamp and Sarna Salzman Larry and Lori Brownell Warren Cline and Della Lewis Elizabeth Dell and Mark Waddle John Adam and Janet Dubeck Barb Beauregard Ken Brubaker Mary and Tim Clulo Garret Demarest Kristin Adams and Franklin Roesner Mary and Bob Beck Jim and Danielle Bruckbauer Jim and Pat Coats Linda and Bob Deneen Mike and Barb Aja Carole and Dennis Becker John Bruder and Carolyn Keith Marilyn Cobb Mike and Teckla Dettmer Judy and Thomas Aja  Curtis and Barbara Bedbury Ernie Brumbaugh and Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh Mike Coco Audrey and Tom DeVault Suzanne Albrecht and Steve Redding Royce and Margie Beers Roy and Sharon Brumbill Karin Code Stephany Diana Jeff Alexandrowicz Kay Beerthuis Bill Brundage and Pat Ritola Suzanne and Doug Coffin Cyndi and Terry Dickey Marty Beaudoin and Bonnie Alfonso Kathy and Christopher Behler Marc Brunette Patt Cole Kevin Diels and Jane Damschroder Tom and Nancy Alfieri Roger Behler Kevin Bryant Mike and Michelle Coleman Ned and Janet Dietz Frances Alfs and Ed Crippen Robert Bejesky Emily and Andrew Buchholz Clare Coles Kevin and Kelly Dillan Jessica and Christopher Alpers Katherine and Timothy Belanger Gary and Lisa Buczkowski Gloria Coles William and Rita Dillon Peter and Meagan Alvarado Marcia Bellinger Michael and Michele Buday Beth Collins Peter and Kathy DiMercurio AmazonSmile Foundation Carl and Sally Benner Rod and Heather Budnik Ed and Bobbie Collins Jeff Doerr Pam and Gordon Amidon Faith and John Bennett Melissa Bullard Jen Collins Mark and Marjorie Doherty John Ammar Roger and Jane Bennett Marci Bultemeier Jessie Collins Michael and Suzanne Doherty Erik Anderson Peter Berg and Jan Tomakowsky Kristin Bunte Michael and Barbara Collins Jen Dohm Phillip Anderson Gary Berk Bill Burch Karen Comella Janet and Tom Dohr Ed Andres and Nancy Turner Linda and Stephen Bermick Geri Burden Companion Canines Beth Dole Thomas Andrews Tom and Mary Berwald Dick and Leann Burdette Danielle Conaway John Dolson Steve Andriese David and Lindsay Best Cheryl Burford Maribeth Condon Jim Dombrowski   Philip and May-Lis Andrus Cory and Ed Beuerle Christina Burger Jim and Amy Coneset Debra Donovan and Mark Hershoren Rick Antosh Robert and Elizabeth Bevier Barbara and Jim Burkholder Ann Conklin Lindsey Dood Steven Apostal Gary and Megan Bevilacqua Douglas and Susan Burns Ryan Conklin Bob Downes and Jeannette Wildman Gary and Mimi Appel Troy Biddix Richard and Karen Burow Paul Conlen Peggy Drabek Larry and Barbara Appelson Rick Bielewicz Wendy Bush Cynthia Conlon Roland Drayson  Robin Appleford Susan and Robert Bielski Eric Buteru Marlys Conrad and Gregory Jorjorian Bryce and Paula Dreeszen Patricia and Ross Ard Tim and Mary Binder William Butler Larry and Linda Constantineau William Drozdalski Katie Armstrong Michael and Mindy Binsfeld Jennifer and Mark Byland Steve Cook Cindy and John Duby Alison Arnold Cara Bishop Chris Bzdok and Colleen Masterson-Bzdok David Cookson Steve and Betsy Duede Judy and Paul Arnold Scott and Suzette Blair Polly Cairns Linda Coon Gerard and Mary Dumon John Arnold Lynn and Chuck Blake Elizabeth Calcutt Penny Coon Ed and Kathy Dunn Art’s Tavern Eric and Janna Blakely Harvey and Kathy Calcutt Jim Cooper Dave Durbin Randy and Margaret Asmus Family Fund Alyssa Blaker Ron and Jane Caldwell Karl and Tracy Cooper Gary Dyke Erica Austin Ben and Julia Blissett Caroline Campbell and Sam Harris Michael Corcoran David and Dianne Dykstra Richard and Patricia Austin Facebook Fundraiser in support of TART Trails by Chris Campbell Larry and Monica Cornell Caitlin and Theo Early Allen Avenu John Boals John and Mary Campbell Cornell & Company CPA PLLC Kate Easlick Kristi Avery Sarah and David Bochenek Ruth and Bob Campbell Doug and Sue Corwin Erin Easterling Lynzie Bacchus Colby Bodzick Sarah Campbell and William Gittlen Laurie and Melzar Coulter Henry Eckhardt Jeff and Kristie Bach Maria Kinney Field and Sandy Carden Virginia and Lew Coulter Edgley Family Fund Cheryl Bachman Edgar Boettcher Bridget and Thomas Carefoot Bert Courson Trina Edwards John and Anna Bachman Christine Boglarksy-Ferguson Ed and Maureen Carlson Steve and Terry Cousins Kathleen Egan Leah McCallum Roy and Alma Bolles JoAnn Carlson and Phillip Keeling Barry and Joanne Couturier John and Robin Ehardt Rich and Lynda Bahle Al and Joan Bonney Bill and Rose Carman Janet Coville Robert and Melissa Eherenman Milan and Carrie Baic Tyler Fenton Aubrey and Kathleen Carmien Donald and Beverly Cox Shelley Ehrenberger Ashley Bailey David and Mary Ann Borton  Dennis and Pam Carney Casey Crable and Cherene Powell Crable Kim and Betsy Eike John and Kelly Bailey Joe Bottenhorn Maria and Michael Carroll Jaime Croel Gwen Elbert Michael and Diane Bair John Bowers Denise Carson Lori and Dean Crutchfield Rick and Doris Ellery Anne Louise Baird and Hans Cozak Bowers Harbor Vineyards Jamie Carter Annalynn Cummings Joe and Sheryl Elliott Bruce Baker Brian and Deborah Boyle Bill and Sandy Cartwright Don and Yvonne Cunkle Dan Ellis Donald Ballard Lynne Brach and Michael Jarvis Karen Casebeer Jim Cunningham Fred and Nancy Elmore Kathy Ballard Kyler Bradley Dan and Peggy Casey Kevin and Judy Cunningham Amie Elve

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Rev D Edward and Ann Emenheiser Betty Gardiner Richard and Sheryl Hachenski Jenny and Joe Hohner Jonathan and Sally Kamholtz Linda Emmert Linda and Merrill Gardiner Richard and Carol Hackbarth Robert Holden Marilyn Kamp Jeffrey and Sue Emrich Kim Garlington Ann and James Hackett Cyndi Holiday Kenneth Kapphahn Doug Endicott and Andrea Walworth Linda Garvin Gregory and Rosemary Hagan Ian and Melinda Hollands Angela and Joe Karbowski Mack and Marcia Endo Byron and Sheila Gay Stacy and Jason Haggard Amanda Holmes Randy Karfonta Erdmann Family Lynn Geiger Mike and Mary Haley Greg Holmes and Katherine Roth Claire and Jesse Karner Sally and Steven Erickson Lisa Genesen and David Tabolt Pat Hall Sam Holmes Cal Karr and Jayne Mohr Brad and Martha Eshbaugh Mark and Mary Beth Gentry Robert Hall and Cynthia Glines Sara and Eric Honsowetz Lee and Gerry Karras Mark and Christine Esper Colleen Gerace Megan Halley Bernard and Helen Hoogland Randolph and Helen Karsten Jaime and Joe Esper Charles Gerding Joyce and Roger Halstead The Bill Hendry Foundation by Hop Lot Brewing Kasper Family Fund Gail and Keith Evans Karen and Mark Gerlando Caleb Halulko Company Jim and Renee Kaufman Carol Evans Jeff and Julie Gerstenberger Betty and Charles Hamel James and Susan Hopson Kelli Kavanaugh Dan and Tina Ezekial Giving Fund Roger Gerstle and Marjie Rich Ross Hammersley and Kathryn Madigan Mike and Sue Hornby Mary Kavanaugh and Jerry Franck John Fahey and Kelly Kin John Gerty and Marcy Maller Maureen and Thomas Hammond Eric and Jessie Houghton Kerry and Donna Kaysserian John Failor and Kristen Salathiel John and Lynn Gideon John and Chris Hanford David and Sandra Howard John and Laura Keenan Margaret Fako Bob and Debbie Gilbert Tyler and Kat Hanson Michael and Marsha Howard Emma Kelly John Fallon Lloyd Gillette John Harbottle Scott and Michele Howard  John and Gail Kelly Clifford and Karla Falls Anders and Amanda Gillis Jay and Janine Hardin Gary Howe Pat and Sue Kelly Hugh and Betty Farber Andrea and Richard Ginsburg Jeffrey and Lisa Harding Patricia Howes Cliff and Kathy Kelto Jim and Nancy Farese Lloyd and Kay Girbach Ed Hargis and Peggy Anderson Judy and Denny Hoxsie Mark and Caroline Kennedy Nate Farran Chris Gladieux Perry Harmon and Kristen Elliott Ann and Bud Huber D J Kenney Nancy and Greg Fazzoni Kate Glancy Barry and Evelyn Harper   Jeff Huffer The Kerndt Family Charity Fund Susan and Mark Feldman Susan Glassmeyer and David Fabrey Michael and Erica Harrell Calvin Hughes and Eusebia Aquino-Hughes John and Connie Kerns Paul Fetter and LaVerne Forrest Robert and Margaret Glover Kirk and Liz Harrington Robert and Laura Hughes Brian and Carey Kerr Richard and Theresa Field Jodie Gobler Cynthia and Edward Harris Tim and Lisa Hughes   Kathleen Kerr Fran and Brian Figurski Tracey and James Goddeeris Michael and Joan Harris  Brent Hull Jeff and Sue Kessler Bernard and Marilyn Finn Mark and Janna Goethel Bradford Harrison John Hunter and Susan Miertschin Ed and Lkinda Ketterer Terrence and Krestin Finn Dawn Perkins Goldman John and Susan Harrison David and Linda Hutchinson Blake and Lynda Key Jeffrey and Nancy Fisher Krista and Jeffrey Goldman Kevin and Noreen Harty James and Margaret Hutchison Kevin and Claudia Killeen Joseph Fisher Ellen and Dennis Golec Mary and David Haslam Tafel and Michael Hutchison Ted and Jan Kilmer Joan and Patrick Fitzgibbon James and Kay Goodall William and Jill Haslinger Louise Ihm Mark King Nancy and Dennis Fitzpatrick Glenn Goodman Kelsey Hassevoort BJ Ingwersen and Mary Kuhn Marlow King Paul Fitzpatrick Mike and Patti Goodreau David and Margaret Hauser Donald and LuAnn Innis Heather Kingham and Mark Elliott Lew Flanders Harvey and Barbara Gordon Bethany and Robert Hawkins Joanna and Richards Isherwood Darrell and Shirley Kinnan Rick Flees Steve and Nanette Gotsch Robert Haydock Hannah Israel and Kevin Uhl Maria Kinney Mike and Mary Fleishman Andrew Gould and Vicki Berglund Bill Hayes and Patricia Nugent Mark Israel and Elaine Michener-Israel David Kirby and Martha Topol Nancy Fleming Jerry and Gayle Grady Michael and Jeanne Haynes Tom Iwanicki and Marti VanEenenaam-Iwanicki Karen Kirt and Russell Dzuba Andrew Fles Greg and Debra Graetz Larry Hebert Carol and Raymond Jablonski Kathryn Klein Dennis and Linda Flynn Jeff Graft Teri Hedrich and Al Stachel Amanda Jackson Leonard and Constance Klein David and Cynthia Foley Derek Graham Jean and Clarence Heerema Raymond Jackson Steve and Shira Klein Edward and Virginia Foley Jim and Claudia Graham Timothy Hefferon and Leeann Konrad Richard and Monica Jaissle Charles and Molly Klettner Robert and Sandra Foote Krista Graham Bob and Barb Heflin Tricia and Dave Janizek Annie Klimek Kim and Glenn Ford Thomas and Susan Graham Paul Heiberger and Julie Christian Paul and Barbara Janowiecki Tom and Nancy Klug Robert and Marcy Ford Grand Traverse Construction David Heim Jr. Laura Jaquish and Cal Steinorth Henry and Barbara Klugh Mike and Mary Forness George and Catherine Granlund Heimburger Family Charitable Fund Robert Jean Jane Knisley Amanda Forslund and Jose Calvillo Michael Grant and Tracy Andrews Aaron and Joanna Heindl Chris and Lauren Jeffries Bruce Knott Marianne Foster and Vince Cornellier Eric and Elizabeth Grassa Michael and Therese Heinonen Jerome and Jill Jelinek Tracie and Paul Kochanny Jeffrey Fouch Megan Graverson Cal and Cheryl Hendricks Tim and Amy Jenema Linda Koebert and Micheal Vickery Christine Fowler George Grazul Dennis and Lynne Hendricks Jerry and Julie Jenkins Fred Koehler Adriana Fowler Patricia Green Ken and Maswe Hennrick Mark and Cheryl Jenness Rosalie and Ronald Koenig Cathleen Frank Garth Greenan Scott and Marcy Hermann Paul and Kallie Jensen Sarah Kolar J Frank Jon Greene Roxan Hessenaur Virginia Jergens John Kolarevic Linda Frank and Klaus Lehrer Kate Greene and Matt Schmidt Janet Hethorn Brian and Amber Johanson Colleen and Paul Kollmeyer Russell Fredette Thom Greene and Nadeen Kieren Vivian Heyward Michael and Jean Johns Porter Kolwaski George and Marcia Freeman Michael Greer Kathleen Hickey Joanne and John Johnsen David and Gail Komendera Donald and Kathryn Frerichs Jimmie Grell Theresea and Jeff Hickman Anita and Brian Johnson Patricia and Randy Kopf Marc Frick and Cynthia Smith Jane and Richard Grewe Giving Fund James and Marina Hills Bradley and Kristen Johnson Alaina Korreck Alan and Sheila Friend Kim and Kevin Gribi David and Karen Hilt Debra Johnson Sheryl Korthals William Fromm Marlene and Christopher Griffin Bruce and Katy Hilty Jesse and Charlotte Johnson David Koss Douglas Fuller and Martha Lancaster Terry Griffin Peter and Sarah Hinck Rex Johnson John and Joanne Kostrzewa Dick Fultz Barbara and Richard Groen Rick and Luanne Hinsey Scott and Karen Johnson Cathy Kowaleski and Mike Ierulli David Furbush Duane Groesser Sandra and Peter Hinz Tim Johnson and Jan Frazee Julie Kradel and Steve Kostyshyn Greg Fyfe Dick and Marion Grout Don and Priscilla Hirt Laura and Ron Jolly Ted and Jeanne Kraimer Michael Gadbaw Cindy Guba Tom and Cherie Hitchens Apple match for Michael and Barbara Jonas Judith and Charles Kraus Peter and Patricia Gaines Tom Guback Judith and Richard Hitz Barbara Jones Dave and Barbara Krause Laura Galbraith Melinda and Rick Gubbins Klas and Kelly Hjelm Sue and Robert Jones Ira and Anne Kreft Paula Gale Bill and Mary Lou Guisinger Carol Hoefler and Tom Hillard Diane and Mike Judd Jeff Kroeger Lance Gallagher Robert and Constance Gula Allan and Stephanie Hoekstra David and Kim Jung Janet and Mike Kronk Michael and Judy Galligan Cheryl and Les Gunzenhaeuser Mark Hoffmann Brian and Lori Kaczmarek Amy and Roman Krzyzanowski Al and Karen Gallup Mark and Solveig Gustafson Jody and Dan Hofstra Kalajian Family Fund Arthur and Kim Kubert Sandi Galonska David and Krista Haapala William and Brenda Hogue Gary and Linda Kaleita Thomas Kuemin

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David and Teri Kuffner Sue Makrianis Sharon and Pete Moller Peter and Jan Ostrowski Steve and Mary Pray George and Betty Kuhn Joe Malecki Ruth Ann Molmen John Ott and Mary Cullen-Ott Don and Marilyn Prince Greg and Lisa Kulesza Mang/Nye Charitable Fund James and Cindy Monroe Bob and Laura Otwell   Debra Prohaska James Kure and Karen Smith Howard Maniloff Joe and Lynn Montroy Otwell Mawby, P.C. Robert Prust Heidi Kussurelis Eric Mannix Casey and Marissa Moore Dan and Jill Packer Beth and Scott Pryde Jill and Dave Kuznicki Pete and Mary Mantei Kristin and Bruce Moore Nancy and Dan Packer Charles Pryde and Clare Kurz Cheryl Laban David and Karen Manthei Molly Moran Laurie and Jim Padden James Quigel Giving Fund Betsy and Todd LaBonte Jennifer Manville and Anne Hansen Karen Morey Mason Palmer and Brittany Walton Robert and Rita Quinn Scott and Kerry LaBonte Marathon Automotive Diana and Steve Morgan Raenette and Steve Palmer John and Linda Racine Christopher and Shaina LaFond Bill and Debra Marsh Dennis and Linda Moroz Kyle Panter Diana Raddatz Stu and Sharon Laing Susan and Robert Marsh Geri and Gerald Morris Grant and Paulette Parsons Carol and Lonnie Rademacher John and Hope Laitala Don Marsh Chandra and Douglas Morse Glenn R Pascoe Roger and Barbara Raehl Christopher and Autumn Lamb Randy and Linda Marshall Christopher Morse and Vita Kennedy Michel Pasquier Elsie and Don Randall Martin and Marsha Langhorst Ken and Kathleen Masck Karen Mudgett Craig and Judith Passon Bill and Amy Ranger  Eric Langley Paige Maurer Mark Mueller June Pate Larry and Carolyn Rawsthorne Robert Lanphier lll Carrie Mayes Mug Family Charitable Gift Fund Justin and Chelsey Patterson Caren Ray Kelly LaPorte John and Anne McAlpine Colleen and Emmett Mulligan Paul Maurer Mary RazSmith and Edward Smith Laura Larson Ben and Betsy McCallister Jo Ann and Gary Munce Ryan and Kate Paulson Berenice Reader Nancy Larson and Patrick Noland Jan and John McCann Ben and Bette Munger Thomas and Donna Paulson Kate Redman Jo Latimore Timothy and Valeri McCarthy Rose Muniak Brad Pauly Thomas Reeber Byron and Margie Latter Dave McClary Eric and Annette Munson Jonathan Pawlak and Shelly Lall Eugene and Peggy Reeder John and Laura Laubhan Andrew McCoubrey John Murray Cilla Payne Tom and Lisa Reehorst Mark LaValley Dawn and Tom McDonald Cindy Mussell Robert and Brittany Pazdan Mathew Reeves Anthony Lawhead Matt and Ann McDonough Todd and Lisa Myers Robin and Dan Pearson Ray and Ginny Reilly Christine and Bryan Lawton Tom and Shelle McElwee Allen Nance James and Marilynn Pecott John and Peachy Rentenbach Stephen and Janice Lazar Mark and Natalie McGhan Dianna and Timothy Nance John and Theresa Pelizzari Casey Ressl and Jim Morse Albert and Helen LeBlanc Charitable Fund Jim and Cary McGovern Richard and Cheryl Naperala Facebook Fundraiser in honor of Terri Pelton’s Kent and Mary Ann Reynolds Jonathan Ledsky and Jeanne Cole Bill McKinley and Judith Briggs Sarah and Troy Naperala Birthday Mary Rich Christine Lee Catherine and Robert McKinley Richard and Sharon Nash Chuck and Julie Percy Michele and David Richard Jeffrey and Marcia Lee Eric McLean Taylor Nash Steve and Jane Perdue Karen Richardson Ralph and Patricia Lee Bill and Sandra McNeil Thomas Nehil and Gail Walter Joanne Peregrine Phil and Joan Richardson William and Jeri Lee Lindsay McNeil Heather Neitzke and Scott Keely Mary and Emilio Perez Sandy and Jim Richardson Reba Leiding Keelan and Meri McNulty Roger and Stephanie Nelsen Bill and Lynne Perkins Ken and Joan Richmond Kathleen Leismer Walt and Meg Meeker William and Rhonna Nelson Nancy Perry Dan and Jessica Rickard Susan Leithauser-Yee David and Sucile Mellor Becca Nelson Elmer and Ruth Peterman Debra and Terry Riedinger Herb and Barb Lemcool Laura and Steve Melvin  Pat and Jennie Nestor Mary Peters Barbara and Don Riehl Elaine Graves and Jim Lenic Steve Mentzer Jodi Neumann Curt and Gussie Peterson Laura Rigan Connie Leutloff Michelle Mercer Dan and Lisa Newman John and Carol Peterson Sara Riker Forrest and Suzanne Lewallen Roger and Janice Merriman Richard Nicholas Rebecca Peterson Joe Ringer Gary Lewins David Mertz and April Stuck Susan Nicholas Frank and Nelly Petrock Blue Sky Rentals TC Debra Lewis and Kevin Nagy Metal Arts & Home Decor Bruce and Karen Nichols Frank and Angela Petty Randy and Melanie Rippentrop Kate Lewis and Casey Conn Alison and John Metiva Christine Noga Lyn Petty Thomas and Dianne Roach Terry and Karrin Licht Carolyn Meyer Cecil North and Eileen Kernaghan Heather Peyton Daneen and Michael Roberts Lloyd and Judith Lindner Sara Michael North Peak Brewing Company Brian Pfeiffer Whitney Roberts and Sara Boys Erik Lindstrom Stephen Michael Northern Strategies 360 Tom and Christine Pfennig Lois and Duane Robertson Margaret Littin David and Lucinda Michelin Douglas Northrop John and Amy Pflughoeft Sandy Robey and Doug Campbell Scott and Vickie Lizenby Autumn and Brian Mier Gerald Nyquist Chester and Lori Pflugrad Kelly and Cherie Robinson Steve and Pat Lockman Joy Milano Tim and Laura Nyquist Clark and Marie Phelps Margaret and Jon Robinson Kelly Guswiler and Gary Long Vic Milla and Julia Freiburger The Bill and Kim O’Brien Giving Fund C. David Phelps and Sherry Small Ron and Patti Robinson Karen and William Lott Bonnie and Greg Miller Vincent O’Brien T.J. Phillips Thomas Rochford Ron Lovasz Carol and Skip Miller Michael O’Bryan and Karen Sullivan Mary Lou and Tom Piehl Tim and Peggy Rod John and Barbara Lund Clark Miller and Cathy Dodge Miller Thomas and Antonia O’Bryan Mary Pierce Kimberly Roden Kristen Lund MaryEllen and Ray Miller Patrick and Marlene O’Connor Joseph Pieschek Randy Rodes William and Jeri Lustig Matt Miller John and Erica O’Hearn Kathy Pilon Mary and Louis Rodewig Nancy and Fred Luthardt Peter and Lisa Miller Tom and Connie O’Rourke Lou and Joy Platteborze  Elise and Tom Roe Richard and Karen Luther Reed and Susan Miller Mark Oberschmidt Rachel and Jason Plum John and Rachel Roe Drew and Erin Lutke Sally Miller Rich and Adrianne Odell Denny and Barb Polzin Dawn and Darrell Rogers Randolph and Barbara Lyon James and Mary Beth Milliken Jeff Offenhauser Nancy and Thad Popa Kenny Rogers and Jenny Obudzinski Mike Maasberg Margo Million John and Carla Olds Ann Porter Bill and Jeanne Rokos Gary and Holly MacAulay Claud Mills and Janet Brzezinski Eric and John Olson Tom Porter Jean Rokos and Michael Spry Randy and Marcia MacGeorge Miner’s North Allen and Amy Olender Ann and Tom Post Dave and Liz Rollert Jim and Christina MacInnes Phyllis Minor Don and Donna Olendorf Blair Miller and Nancy Potter Peter Romeo and Chris Varner Lorah and David MacIntosh Joane Mitchell Andy and Debby Oliver Amy Powell John and Laura Roney Laura Macke Melinda Mitchell and Jeremy Treadwell Michelle and Tom Olman Gary and Rachel Powell Janet Rorick Roderick Maclachlan Samuel and Karen Mitchell Gary and Patty Olson Nancy and George Powell Carol Rose Leslie Maclin Robert Mittelstaedt and Renee Huckle Joyce and Eric Olson Verne Powell Daniel Rose Carl and Diane Madion Mittelstaedt Jonathan and Jennifer Oltersdorf Jeffrey Powers William and Pamela Rosenberg Megan Madion and Michael Nizzi Erin Mittendorf Cliff Onthank Jim and Janine Powers Meghan Rosenstengel Magagna Family Foundation Sandy and Steve Mitton Dustin and Kim Ordway Mike Powers Ken and Cindy Rosiek Anne Magoun and Bruce Borchardt Dan and Lynne Mixer Bonnie Johnston Richard and Lauren Prager David and Carla Rosier Community Foundation Gardner Mahalo Fund Molly Mohrfeld Ken and Becky Osborne Anita and Terry Pratt Tracy and Judy Ross

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