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1365 N. Custer ¥ P.O. Box 517 ¥ Wichita, KS 67201 Giving Kids Our Best. For Over 100 Years. PREVENTION & EDUCATION ADVOCACY FOSTER CARE ADOPTION
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2003 Annual Report 1 Our History’s Been About Kids’ Futures.
ometimes you just need to write into their homes, and then think before abuse begins. In serving families that have Kansas Children’s Service League Values things down and that is what we about what having a permanent been identified as being at risk for child abuse now, have done. In 2003, the League home means in the lives of these we reduce the number of children that later need to Children are our passion. We protect their safety, enhance their strengths and are successful identified the core values that form children. This is very good news be removed from their homes. We also know the when they live in a healthy family environment. the foundation for our work with and a major accomplishment best way to serve the child is to serve the entire We are an agency of integrity. children and their families. for our dedicated staff. family. Our Head Start services in 13 western Kansas We do what is right. The eight value statements that Always working to be better counties do just that by connecting parents to resources Relationships are key to all we do. you see in the sidebar represent the combined tomorrow than we are today, better enabling them to address the early education, We respect our children, our families, our community partners Sthinking of staff, volunteers and foster parents about we have engaged Dr. Marianne health and development needs of their child. and each other. the characteristics of the League that serve as our Berry of the KU School of Social In 2004, we look forward to building on the We are trustworthy stewards. touchstones. These values are the basis upon which Work to conduct ongoing successes of the past year. Whatever the future holds We use our and your resources wisely.
we conduct our work and evaluate ourselves. They research and evaluation of our services. We want to for the League, we know that our values will play a We take our work seriously, but not ourselves too seriously. guide us in our resolve to give children our best. be sure that the service models we use are the best fundamental role in our approach to serving children We encourage diversity, spontaneity and joy. Children are our passion, and 2003 was a year of that have been identified to produce positive and families. We hope these values resonate with you. Our impact is now and tomorrow. accomplishment for our staff working in the areas of outcomes for the children and families we serve. On behalf of the children and families we serve, Children and families will remember us five, fifteen and fifty years foster care, adoption and the prevention of child Making an impact now and tomorrow, a goal of thank you for your support of the work of the Kansas from now for the great work we do today. abuse and neglect. There is one accomplishment we the League is to increase the child abuse prevention Children’s Service League. Throughout the League family, we expect competence, confidence and courage. would like to highlight. Last year, there were 580 services that we deliver. Through our experience with Within our agency, our professions and our communities finalized adoptions, a record for Kansas. Think about our Healthy Families programs, we know these efforts we will lead the way. Bette M. Morris, Ph.D. Wm. Clark Luster the compassionate parents who brought 580 children work best when offered early in a child’s life and Board Chair President/CEO We are committed to being better tomorrow than we are today. 1 Our History’s Been About Kids’ Futures.
ometimes you just need to write into their homes, and then think before abuse begins. In serving families that have Kansas Children’s Service League Values things down and that is what we about what having a permanent been identified as being at risk for child abuse now, have done. In 2003, the League home means in the lives of these we reduce the number of children that later need to Children are our passion. We protect their safety, enhance their strengths and are successful identified the core values that form children. This is very good news be removed from their homes. We also know the when they live in a healthy family environment. the foundation for our work with and a major accomplishment best way to serve the child is to serve the entire We are an agency of integrity. children and their families. for our dedicated staff. family. Our Head Start services in 13 western Kansas We do what is right. The eight value statements that Always working to be better counties do just that by connecting parents to resources Relationships are key to all we do. you see in the sidebar represent the combined tomorrow than we are today, better enabling them to address the early education, We respect our children, our families, our community partners Sthinking of staff, volunteers and foster parents about we have engaged Dr. Marianne health and development needs of their child. and each other. the characteristics of the League that serve as our Berry of the KU School of Social In 2004, we look forward to building on the We are trustworthy stewards. touchstones. These values are the basis upon which Work to conduct ongoing successes of the past year. Whatever the future holds We use our and your resources wisely.
we conduct our work and evaluate ourselves. They research and evaluation of our services. We want to for the League, we know that our values will play a We take our work seriously, but not ourselves too seriously. guide us in our resolve to give children our best. be sure that the service models we use are the best fundamental role in our approach to serving children We encourage diversity, spontaneity and joy. Children are our passion, and 2003 was a year of that have been identified to produce positive and families. We hope these values resonate with you. Our impact is now and tomorrow. accomplishment for our staff working in the areas of outcomes for the children and families we serve. On behalf of the children and families we serve, Children and families will remember us five, fifteen and fifty years foster care, adoption and the prevention of child Making an impact now and tomorrow, a goal of thank you for your support of the work of the Kansas from now for the great work we do today. abuse and neglect. There is one accomplishment we the League is to increase the child abuse prevention Children’s Service League. Throughout the League family, we expect competence, confidence and courage. would like to highlight. Last year, there were 580 services that we deliver. Through our experience with Within our agency, our professions and our communities finalized adoptions, a record for Kansas. Think about our Healthy Families programs, we know these efforts we will lead the way. Bette M. Morris, Ph.D. Wm. Clark Luster the compassionate parents who brought 580 children work best when offered early in a child’s life and Board Chair President/CEO We are committed to being better tomorrow than we are today. 2 3
”The Children’s Home Society stands first, for the child, and our actions are determined in every instance by what will be for the best interest of the child.“ — Rev. O.S. Morrow, Superintendent, Every Child Deserves a Home Kansas Children’s Home Society, 1909
inding homes and families for kids Through the years we’ve also added new thought decision to foster or adopt a child. has been a central part of our work to our forefathers’ belief. We know that properly Best illustrating our commitment since 1893. Through droughts and a preparing foster and adoptive parents for their role to readying families is our Great Depression, wars on foreign soil is paramount to their success, and in turn that of the adoption disillusion rate of one and social battles at home, the once children they care for. Family recruiters of yesteryear percent, far below other states radical belief that kids grow best in family homes engaged community leaders, the press and local who average 10 to 15 percent. has stood the test of time – and is now churches in search of good families willing to open What that means is once our kids considered best practice. their homes to children. Once found, children were are adopted they stay adopted. Monthly publication While our belief that families are best for kids has quickly placed with little They achieve permanency – for life. from December1914. Fnever changed, through the years our services have. or no preparation. Today, Like the founders of the League, we are also The receiving homes of the early 1900s are today League while the tactics to find committed to improving services to kids and families. foster homes. In the 1940s, 50s and 60s the League families are very similar, In 2003 we were asked by the Kansas Department of specialized in infant adoption, finalizing more than 200 the process to bring a Social and Rehabilitation Services to participate in a adoptions in 1968. In 2003 we finalized 580 adoptions. child into a home is much pilot project that potentially could impact the way According to our 1894 Annual Report, 26 children were more rigorous. That, in child welfare services in the state are delivered in “surrendered” to the League in 1893. Today, through part, reflects a change in the future. The Topeka pilot project not only gave the our foster care and adoption times, but more League the opportunity to practice privatized services contracts with the state we care importantly it recognizes as they were originally intended, but also to test for more than 2,100 each day. the significance of the innovative service approaches.
1890 1900 1910 1920
1893 Founding of Kansas 1898 KCHS 1899 United 1902 The Kansas 1906 Christian Service 1912 Approve eight-hour 1915 KCHS moves 1920 KCHS becomes 1926 KCHS and CSL 1927 Legislature Children’s Home Society. publishes first States establishes Children’s Home League (CSL) founded. workday for all federal into new office at founding member of merge, becoming adopts official KCHS names Rev. O.S. Homefinder first juvenile court Society gets its George L. Hosford workers. KCHS purchases 918 Kansas Avenue, Child Welfare League of Kansas Children’s Home state flag of Kansas. Morrow superintendent. monthly journal. in Chicago. first telephone. named superintendent. boarding home in Topeka. Topeka. America. and Service League. 2 3
”The Children’s Home Society stands first, for the child, and our actions are determined in every instance by what will be for the best interest of the child.“ — Rev. O.S. Morrow, Superintendent, Every Child Deserves a Home Kansas Children’s Home Society, 1909
inding homes and families for kids Through the years we’ve also added new thought decision to foster or adopt a child. has been a central part of our work to our forefathers’ belief. We know that properly Best illustrating our commitment since 1893. Through droughts and a preparing foster and adoptive parents for their role to readying families is our Great Depression, wars on foreign soil is paramount to their success, and in turn that of the adoption disillusion rate of one and social battles at home, the once children they care for. Family recruiters of yesteryear percent, far below other states radical belief that kids grow best in family homes engaged community leaders, the press and local who average 10 to 15 percent. has stood the test of time – and is now churches in search of good families willing to open What that means is once our kids considered best practice. their homes to children. Once found, children were are adopted they stay adopted. Monthly publication While our belief that families are best for kids has quickly placed with little They achieve permanency – for life. from December1914. Fnever changed, through the years our services have. or no preparation. Today, Like the founders of the League, we are also The receiving homes of the early 1900s are today League while the tactics to find committed to improving services to kids and families. foster homes. In the 1940s, 50s and 60s the League families are very similar, In 2003 we were asked by the Kansas Department of specialized in infant adoption, finalizing more than 200 the process to bring a Social and Rehabilitation Services to participate in a adoptions in 1968. In 2003 we finalized 580 adoptions. child into a home is much pilot project that potentially could impact the way According to our 1894 Annual Report, 26 children were more rigorous. That, in child welfare services in the state are delivered in “surrendered” to the League in 1893. Today, through part, reflects a change in the future. The Topeka pilot project not only gave the our foster care and adoption times, but more League the opportunity to practice privatized services contracts with the state we care importantly it recognizes as they were originally intended, but also to test for more than 2,100 each day. the significance of the innovative service approaches.
1890 1900 1910 1920
1893 Founding of Kansas 1898 KCHS 1899 United 1902 The Kansas 1906 Christian Service 1912 Approve eight-hour 1915 KCHS moves 1920 KCHS becomes 1926 KCHS and CSL 1927 Legislature Children’s Home Society. publishes first States establishes Children’s Home League (CSL) founded. workday for all federal into new office at founding member of merge, becoming adopts official KCHS names Rev. O.S. Homefinder first juvenile court Society gets its George L. Hosford workers. KCHS purchases 918 Kansas Avenue, Child Welfare League of Kansas Children’s Home state flag of Kansas. Morrow superintendent. monthly journal. in Chicago. first telephone. named superintendent. boarding home in Topeka. Topeka. America. and Service League. 4 5
“Great wealth and luxury are convenient but can never replace the basic needs for personal love, attention and care born in every child.” We’re All Advocates. — Kansas Children’s Service League News, 1958
veryone at the Kansas Children’s Child Welfare League of America, and our and Juvenile Justice – the League monitors and makes Service League is an advocate for participation at White House summits examining recommendations in our ongoing effort to shape children. Our advocacy work children’s issues of the day, we made a lasting public policy to ensure safe happens in front of legislative imprint on our state’s and nation’s children’s policy. children, strong families and bodies responsible for policy That tradition continues today through our work involved communities. decisions, in courts where addressing issues such as juveniles in adult As important as our work decisions are made regarding the jails, child abuse prevention, adoption laws, shaping public policy is, our future of children we serve, and in communities and the major systemic reform of the child advocacy role as direct service Ewhere we campaign for programs and services that welfare and juvenile justice systems. providers is greater. Child by benefit our families. To that end, the League child, family by family, our social Our role as advocates has identified five priority workers, paraprofessionals and in the public policy areas that we believe are administrative support staff work arena dates back to the essential to improving the to keep the needs of kids and beginnings of the lives of Kansas children and families front and center. Whether it’s raising funds League. From our efforts their families. Within these to support our programs, defending the best interests to reform child labor areas – Prevention and of a child in court or ensuring our families get the laws in the early 1900s, Intervention, Child Welfare, services they need, our role as advocates permeates to the founding of the Mental Health, Health Care, all we do.
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1948 Name 1931 The League 1934 “Dust Bowl” 1935 Establish Aid to 1943 The League 1946 The League changes to Kansas 1950 Minimum wage 1952 Dwight D. 1954 Desegregation 1958 Government assumes responsibility rages across Kansas. Dependent Children. celebrates it’s proposes legislation Children’s Service increases to 75 cents Eisenhower becomes advances with Brown creates NASA. for Orphan Train 50th anniversary. concerning children’s League (KCSL). per hour. the 34th president of v. The Topeka Board children in Kansas. programs. the United States. of Education. 4 5
“Great wealth and luxury are convenient but can never replace the basic needs for personal love, attention and care born in every child.” We’re All Advocates. — Kansas Children’s Service League News, 1958
veryone at the Kansas Children’s Child Welfare League of America, and our and Juvenile Justice – the League monitors and makes Service League is an advocate for participation at White House summits examining recommendations in our ongoing effort to shape children. Our advocacy work children’s issues of the day, we made a lasting public policy to ensure safe happens in front of legislative imprint on our state’s and nation’s children’s policy. children, strong families and bodies responsible for policy That tradition continues today through our work involved communities. decisions, in courts where addressing issues such as juveniles in adult As important as our work decisions are made regarding the jails, child abuse prevention, adoption laws, shaping public policy is, our future of children we serve, and in communities and the major systemic reform of the child advocacy role as direct service Ewhere we campaign for programs and services that welfare and juvenile justice systems. providers is greater. Child by benefit our families. To that end, the League child, family by family, our social Our role as advocates has identified five priority workers, paraprofessionals and in the public policy areas that we believe are administrative support staff work arena dates back to the essential to improving the to keep the needs of kids and beginnings of the lives of Kansas children and families front and center. Whether it’s raising funds League. From our efforts their families. Within these to support our programs, defending the best interests to reform child labor areas – Prevention and of a child in court or ensuring our families get the laws in the early 1900s, Intervention, Child Welfare, services they need, our role as advocates permeates to the founding of the Mental Health, Health Care, all we do.
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1948 Name 1931 The League 1934 “Dust Bowl” 1935 Establish Aid to 1943 The League 1946 The League changes to Kansas 1950 Minimum wage 1952 Dwight D. 1954 Desegregation 1958 Government assumes responsibility rages across Kansas. Dependent Children. celebrates it’s proposes legislation Children’s Service increases to 75 cents Eisenhower becomes advances with Brown creates NASA. for Orphan Train 50th anniversary. concerning children’s League (KCSL). per hour. the 34th president of v. The Topeka Board children in Kansas. programs. the United States. of Education. 6 7 “The lives of millions of people will be different because of what the Kansas Children’s Service League does today. As KCSL works today to break the cycles of child abuse, poverty and family breakdown, the results will ripple through the generations to make the world a better place for our children and our children’s children.” Keeping Families Strong. —Robert Hartman, Executive Director, 1993
ince our founding, the Kansas needed services. Today, the League’s Healthy Families Throughout the 1980s, the League continued to Children’s Service League has Home Visitors provide a similar service to at-risk expand its Prevention and Community services, worked to keep children safe and biological parents, linking them to community including programs aimed at “latchkey” children in families together. That commitment resources and improving their parenting knowledge. Wichita. In 1993, as the League celebrated its centennial, continues today as the League works Infant adoption dominated the League’s work in the we merged with the Kansas Child Abuse Prevention to prevent child abuse and neglect 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. However, to meet the needs Council, bringing a host of primary prevention services by helping kids and parents get the of the “unwed mothers and their babies” the League that remain the foundation of child abuse prevention assistance they need. assisted, counseling and case management services efforts including the Parent Helpline, Parents Helping Much of our work protecting children and were introduced. Today, these programs are directed Parents support groups, and the Governor’s Conference. Spreserving families in our early days centered on at adolescents and their families. The onset of the 1970s This merger also designated the League as the Kansas ensuring orphaned or abandoned children signaled a shift toward a larger offering of prevention Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. living in “boarding” or adoptive homes and community-based services. During this time the were being properly cared for. League first began offering parent education classes, Throughout the late 19th and early increased its counseling services and become involved 20th century, League members with the Head Start program — later becoming the visited these families making sure grantee in western Kansas. Today our Head Start and not only the children were safe, Early Head Start programs serve more than 500 children but also that they were and their families, and last year more than 1,200 receiving medical or other individuals took part in parent education programs.
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1961 Kansas celebrates 1968 League adoptions 1969 Apollo 11 1970 League dedicates 1973 Black Adoption 1976 League awarded 1981 Space shuttle 1984 The League 1988 University of 1989 League begins 100 years of statehood. exceed 200. lands on the moon. Allen building at 13th Program begins in Head Start grant for Columbia goes into given approval in its Kansas Jayhawks win juvenile assessment and and Custer in Wichita. Kansas City. service in western Kansas. space for first time. first quadrennial NCAA men’s basketball intake service in Topeka. accreditation process. championship. 6 7 “The lives of millions of people will be different because of what the Kansas Children’s Service League does today. As KCSL works today to break the cycles of child abuse, poverty and family breakdown, the results will ripple through the generations to make the world a better place for our children and our children’s children.” Keeping Families Strong. —Robert Hartman, Executive Director, 1993
ince our founding, the Kansas needed services. Today, the League’s Healthy Families Throughout the 1980s, the League continued to Children’s Service League has Home Visitors provide a similar service to at-risk expand its Prevention and Community services, worked to keep children safe and biological parents, linking them to community including programs aimed at “latchkey” children in families together. That commitment resources and improving their parenting knowledge. Wichita. In 1993, as the League celebrated its centennial, continues today as the League works Infant adoption dominated the League’s work in the we merged with the Kansas Child Abuse Prevention to prevent child abuse and neglect 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. However, to meet the needs Council, bringing a host of primary prevention services by helping kids and parents get the of the “unwed mothers and their babies” the League that remain the foundation of child abuse prevention assistance they need. assisted, counseling and case management services efforts including the Parent Helpline, Parents Helping Much of our work protecting children and were introduced. Today, these programs are directed Parents support groups, and the Governor’s Conference. Spreserving families in our early days centered on at adolescents and their families. The onset of the 1970s This merger also designated the League as the Kansas ensuring orphaned or abandoned children signaled a shift toward a larger offering of prevention Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. living in “boarding” or adoptive homes and community-based services. During this time the were being properly cared for. League first began offering parent education classes, Throughout the late 19th and early increased its counseling services and become involved 20th century, League members with the Head Start program — later becoming the visited these families making sure grantee in western Kansas. Today our Head Start and not only the children were safe, Early Head Start programs serve more than 500 children but also that they were and their families, and last year more than 1,200 receiving medical or other individuals took part in parent education programs.
1960 1970 1980
1961 Kansas celebrates 1968 League adoptions 1969 Apollo 11 1970 League dedicates 1973 Black Adoption 1976 League awarded 1981 Space shuttle 1984 The League 1988 University of 1989 League begins 100 years of statehood. exceed 200. lands on the moon. Allen building at 13th Program begins in Head Start grant for Columbia goes into given approval in its Kansas Jayhawks win juvenile assessment and and Custer in Wichita. Kansas City. service in western Kansas. space for first time. first quadrennial NCAA men’s basketball intake service in Topeka. accreditation process. championship. 8 9
“To help a boy or girl is the greatest thing in the world. At one and the same time you are helping not only the child, but the man or woman, the community and the whole world.” A Legacy of Caring. — George Lewis Hosford, Founder, Christian Service League
n 1893 a group of citizens met in Topeka to tract at 13th Street and Custer Avenue in Wichita for a appropriate public polices express their belief that every child had a right building site, now home to our corporate office. This that affect children and to a home and family. As a result of that meeting purchase was possible due to a gift that was received families. This commitment one of the first agencies in Kansas to be from Benjamin D. and Maude E. Allen of Highland, who and support can be concerned with the welfare of children was in 1939 presented farmland worth approximately sustained through a planned formed, now the Kansas Children’s Service $400,000 to the League. These individuals created a gift so that future generations League. For over 100 years, our mission has been lasting legacy that has helped ensure the perpetuity of children can grow, as the to protect and promote the well-being of all of Kansas Children’s Service League. League’s founders intended, Kansas children. Ensuring our ability to continue working There are a growing number of people who are in safe and loving Ion behalf of children and families for the next 100 years concerned about social issues and are willing to families. is the charge of the KCSL Foundation. However, we direct resources to help solve these problems For more information need your help to expand our foundation assets. through a planned gift. The number one on planned gifts contact our The Kansas Children’s reason why donors make planned gifts development office at 316-942-4261 Service League has been to particular charities is their belief in the ext. 223. fortunate in the past to have work that the organization has been the recipient of accomplished. We need the continued designated gifts through commitment and support of our donors planned giving. In 1968 the to expand services that strengthen League acquired a two-acre families, as well as advocate for
1990 2000
1990 The League 1993 Kansas Child 1996 The League 1996 League Head Start 1999 League awarded 2000 League awarded 2001 League hosts 25th 2003 Wm. Clark Luster 2003 League achieves establishes youth Abuse Prevention awarded regional services reach 362 grant for outreach efforts statewide adoption contract. Annual Governor’s named as President and lowest recidivism rate of center in Topeka. Council merges with foster care and family children. KCSL Foundation to state’s uninsured Doubles size, opens 10 new Conference for the CEO of League. any adoption service in the League. preservation contracts. incorporates. children. offices, hires 200 new staff. Prevention of Child Abuse. the United States. 8 9
“To help a boy or girl is the greatest thing in the world. At one and the same time you are helping not only the child, but the man or woman, the community and the whole world.” A Legacy of Caring. — George Lewis Hosford, Founder, Christian Service League
n 1893 a group of citizens met in Topeka to tract at 13th Street and Custer Avenue in Wichita for a appropriate public polices express their belief that every child had a right building site, now home to our corporate office. This that affect children and to a home and family. As a result of that meeting purchase was possible due to a gift that was received families. This commitment one of the first agencies in Kansas to be from Benjamin D. and Maude E. Allen of Highland, who and support can be concerned with the welfare of children was in 1939 presented farmland worth approximately sustained through a planned formed, now the Kansas Children’s Service $400,000 to the League. These individuals created a gift so that future generations League. For over 100 years, our mission has been lasting legacy that has helped ensure the perpetuity of children can grow, as the to protect and promote the well-being of all of Kansas Children’s Service League. League’s founders intended, Kansas children. Ensuring our ability to continue working There are a growing number of people who are in safe and loving Ion behalf of children and families for the next 100 years concerned about social issues and are willing to families. is the charge of the KCSL Foundation. However, we direct resources to help solve these problems For more information need your help to expand our foundation assets. through a planned gift. The number one on planned gifts contact our The Kansas Children’s reason why donors make planned gifts development office at 316-942-4261 Service League has been to particular charities is their belief in the ext. 223. fortunate in the past to have work that the organization has been the recipient of accomplished. We need the continued designated gifts through commitment and support of our donors planned giving. In 1968 the to expand services that strengthen League acquired a two-acre families, as well as advocate for
1990 2000
1990 The League 1993 Kansas Child 1996 The League 1996 League Head Start 1999 League awarded 2000 League awarded 2001 League hosts 25th 2003 Wm. Clark Luster 2003 League achieves establishes youth Abuse Prevention awarded regional services reach 362 grant for outreach efforts statewide adoption contract. Annual Governor’s named as President and lowest recidivism rate of center in Topeka. Council merges with foster care and family children. KCSL Foundation to state’s uninsured Doubles size, opens 10 new Conference for the CEO of League. any adoption service in the League. preservation contracts. incorporates. children. offices, hires 200 new staff. Prevention of Child Abuse. the United States. 10 11 2003 Service Statistics and Accomplishments 2003 Financials
Child Welfare Prevention and Community Services Workshops, attended by 750 people. • Increased contribution revenue from $444,580 in 2002 Revenue Every child should grow within a stable, supportive The League is dedicated to giving every family the tools • Provided Head Start and Early Head Start to $473,941 in 2003. Government Grants and Purchase of Service (97%) $53,199,799 family. The League’s Child Welfare Services strives to necessary to create a healthy, stable and safe environment services to 573 children and their families. • Increased new contributors from 564 to 1,006. Private Support (2%) $1,076,568 promote and achieve safety, permanency and stability for children to grow. Prevention and Community Services • Provided Home Visitation services to 212 children • Increased sponsorship program for Red Stocking Contributions $473,941 for children who have entered or are at risk of entering protects and promotes the well-being of Kansas children and their parents through Healthy Families Breakfast events to $28,250, an increase of $17,750. United Ways $400,365 the child welfare system. by strengthening their family life through outcome-based programs in Hutchinson, Johnson County, • Secured League logo placement on the Wichita Private Grants $202,262 programs, child abuse prevention resources and Topeka and Wichita. Southwestern Bell phonebook, with a circulation • Services provided to 2,237 children in the Fees, Investment Income and Other Purchase of Service (1%) $619,704 educational opportunities for professionals. • Provided 16,367 hours of help to 728 children in of 500,000 copies. adoption contract with 609 adoption placement schools in Butler County, Hutchinson, Salina and • Developed a new agency identity campaign, agreements signed, a 7% increase, and 580 Primary Prevention Programs Total Revenue (100%) $54,896,071 Junction City through the Foster Grandparent including logo, television and radio spots, billboards finalizations, a 21% increase. • Hosted the 27th Annual Governor’s Conference Program’s 32 volunteers. and agency materials. • Services provided to 1,012 children in the foster care for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, attracting 501 participants. • Provided counseling services to 164 families, contract with 395 permanencies, up from 354 in 2002. Expense • Provided Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and psycho/social groups to 45 children in their • Adoption dissolutions were less than one percent – Programs and Services (93%) $48,905,119 seminars in 50 communities, serving 551 people schools in Wichita. well below other states’, reported at 10-15% Emergency and Placement Services (86%) $42,062,939 and online to 288 people. • Provided Case Management services to 412 youth • 99% of children in both the adoption and foster care Prevention and Early Intervention (11%) $5,372,479 • Sponsored 25 statewide Parents Helping and their families. contracts were safe from further abuse or neglect. Family Support Services (3%) $1,469,701 • 85% of children in both the adoption and foster care Parents/Kinship Support Groups, serving 194 Administration and Development Administration (6%) $2,827,974 contracts live in family-like settings while in out-of- parents, grandparents and other relatives caring • Completed the Council on Accreditation interim review, Development and Public Information (1%) $635,836 home placement. for children. Prevent Child Abuse America’s re-chartering review • Sent in excess of 5,000 packets of information to • Received 2,471 calls on our statewide and Head Start PRISIM review. Total Expense (100%) $52,368,929 prospective foster and adoptive parents who had Parent Helpline. • Funds that had been borrowed to offset costs to called the League’s Coming Home Kansas intake line. • Distributed 138,392 pieces of child abuse and implement child welfare contracts from the State of • Increased the number of potential adoptive families neglect materials through the Community Kansas were completely repaid, six months ahead of by 62% from 338 to 547. Resource Library. repayment agreement. • Secured or renewed commitments from 40 Secondary Prevention Programs • Centralized placement and billing through Kansas publications, three radio stations and five television • Sponsored 33 Parent Education Classes, serving Innovations, Inc., streamlining foster care placement stations to run profiles of children awaiting adoption. 539 people; and 44 Family Life Education function and payment for foster care-related expenses. Kansas Children’s Service League is the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, a member of the Child Welfare League of America and the United Way. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation. 10 11 2003 Service Statistics and Accomplishments 2003 Financials
Child Welfare Prevention and Community Services Workshops, attended by 750 people. • Increased contribution revenue from $444,580 in 2002 Revenue Every child should grow within a stable, supportive The League is dedicated to giving every family the tools • Provided Head Start and Early Head Start to $473,941 in 2003. Government Grants and Purchase of Service (97%) $53,199,799 family. The League’s Child Welfare Services strives to necessary to create a healthy, stable and safe environment services to 573 children and their families. • Increased new contributors from 564 to 1,006. Private Support (2%) $1,076,568 promote and achieve safety, permanency and stability for children to grow. Prevention and Community Services • Provided Home Visitation services to 212 children • Increased sponsorship program for Red Stocking Contributions $473,941 for children who have entered or are at risk of entering protects and promotes the well-being of Kansas children and their parents through Healthy Families Breakfast events to $28,250, an increase of $17,750. United Ways $400,365 the child welfare system. by strengthening their family life through outcome-based programs in Hutchinson, Johnson County, • Secured League logo placement on the Wichita Private Grants $202,262 programs, child abuse prevention resources and Topeka and Wichita. Southwestern Bell phonebook, with a circulation • Services provided to 2,237 children in the Fees, Investment Income and Other Purchase of Service (1%) $619,704 educational opportunities for professionals. • Provided 16,367 hours of help to 728 children in of 500,000 copies. adoption contract with 609 adoption placement schools in Butler County, Hutchinson, Salina and • Developed a new agency identity campaign, agreements signed, a 7% increase, and 580 Primary Prevention Programs Total Revenue (100%) $54,896,071 Junction City through the Foster Grandparent including logo, television and radio spots, billboards finalizations, a 21% increase. • Hosted the 27th Annual Governor’s Conference Program’s 32 volunteers. and agency materials. • Services provided to 1,012 children in the foster care for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, attracting 501 participants. • Provided counseling services to 164 families, contract with 395 permanencies, up from 354 in 2002. Expense • Provided Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting and psycho/social groups to 45 children in their • Adoption dissolutions were less than one percent – Programs and Services (93%) $48,905,119 seminars in 50 communities, serving 551 people schools in Wichita. well below other states’, reported at 10-15% Emergency and Placement Services (86%) $42,062,939 and online to 288 people. • Provided Case Management services to 412 youth • 99% of children in both the adoption and foster care Prevention and Early Intervention (11%) $5,372,479 • Sponsored 25 statewide Parents Helping and their families. contracts were safe from further abuse or neglect. Family Support Services (3%) $1,469,701 • 85% of children in both the adoption and foster care Parents/Kinship Support Groups, serving 194 Administration and Development Administration (6%) $2,827,974 contracts live in family-like settings while in out-of- parents, grandparents and other relatives caring • Completed the Council on Accreditation interim review, Development and Public Information (1%) $635,836 home placement. for children. Prevent Child Abuse America’s re-chartering review • Sent in excess of 5,000 packets of information to • Received 2,471 calls on our statewide and Head Start PRISIM review. Total Expense (100%) $52,368,929 prospective foster and adoptive parents who had Parent Helpline. • Funds that had been borrowed to offset costs to called the League’s Coming Home Kansas intake line. • Distributed 138,392 pieces of child abuse and implement child welfare contracts from the State of • Increased the number of potential adoptive families neglect materials through the Community Kansas were completely repaid, six months ahead of by 62% from 338 to 547. Resource Library. repayment agreement. • Secured or renewed commitments from 40 Secondary Prevention Programs • Centralized placement and billing through Kansas publications, three radio stations and five television • Sponsored 33 Parent Education Classes, serving Innovations, Inc., streamlining foster care placement stations to run profiles of children awaiting adoption. 539 people; and 44 Family Life Education function and payment for foster care-related expenses. Kansas Children’s Service League is the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, a member of the Child Welfare League of America and the United Way. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation. 12 13
Tom & Marsha Byler Lawrence & Penny Fry Robert & Evelyn Bernica Justus & Ann Fugate Donovan & Miriam Moore Sunflower Motors, Inc. Henrietta Chard First United Methodist Church, Roger Martinez Seneca Courier Tribune 2003 Donors List Albert & Pat Campbell Gretha B. Marlin Trust/Estate BKD, LLP Furniture on Consignment, Inc. Jack & Marlane Morris The Tire Stores, Inc. Christmas Families (Overland Park, KS) Pnuema Class (Wichita, KS) Shirley Mason Seward County United Way 2003-2004 Capitol Federal Foundation Daniel & Kimberly Gronniger Irwin & Rita Blitt Helen Galloway Barry & Jane Murphy Randall & Susan Thompson Church of the Resurrection Kelly Forshee Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, CA) Stacie Sarasio Society of 1893 ($10,000.00 + ) Charitable Foundation, Inc. Harvey & Norma Haeker Richard & Teri Bloomer Alberta E. Gentry Mark Myron & Deborah Smith Ron & Annette Thornburgh (Leawood, KS) Aaron Frazier Crystal Mayes Paula Sayers BOARD OF College Avenue United Methodist Jim & Nancy Hanni Michael Blumenthal & Julie David & Terry Glover NAACP, The Topeka Branch No. 40 David & Judy Tillemans Cindy’s Village Coiffure (Wichita, KS) Kent Freeman Gene Mayes Dr. Laura Schlessinger Foundation DIRECTORS Tom & Debra Akins* Church (Manhattan, KS) High Touch, Inc. Collingwood-Blumenthal Mrs. H.W. Gove Dean & Anita Newton Topeka Home Builders Association Alice M. Clark Marc Garcia Regina McCarty (Calabasas, CA) Eliot & Marcia Berkley Concrete Supply of Topeka, Inc. J.W. & Judy Hildreth David Boehnke Chester & Debbie Grabinski Elizabeth L. Nichols Trinity United Methodist Church Ernie & Janet Claudel Garden City Telegram Gina McDonald Glenda Schmidt B. Brister Hospital Trust Conway Bank Industrial Maintenance, Inc. Debbie Bolin Rob & Melanie Green Norma Noah (Hutchinson, KS) Coachhouse Gifts (Manhattan, KS) Becky Gassman Shara McMichael Scrapbooks, Etc. (Topeka, KS) GREATER KANSAS CITY Bill & Patti Edison* Harry & Karen Craig, Jr. Jetz Service Co., Inc. R.L. & S.I. Booth Alan & Kathryn Groesbeck Northminster Presbyterian Church William & Carol Venema Coffeyville Journal GFWC Flint Hills Club of Manhattan Jessica McMillin Alicia Sharp Loren & Rosetta Furnas* Mike & Janet Daniels Kansas Gas Service David & Synda Borboa Robert & Sue Guenthner Missions Committee (Hutchinson) Earl & Ida Wall College Hill United Methodist Church Stacy Gordon McPherson Sentinel Debra Shauer Julie Collingwood-Blumenthal Gus & Jackie Gossard* Les & Mary Dobbins Michael & Joy Kent Harry & Patricia Bossi David Hammel Anthony & Patricia O’Brien John & Louise Wallace (Wichita, KS) Chester & Debbie Grabinski Miriam Menendez Smart Style (Hutchinson, KS) Hall Family Foundation Greg & Nancy Duling Kerr Charitable Foundation Robert & Mary Jane Boyd Stan & Toni Harrison John M. O’Day Mayme P. Ward Colonial Church (Prairie Village, KS) Greene Vision Group Mental Health Assn. (Wichita, KS) Snip-n-Clip (Hutchinson, KS) SuEllen Fried Pat Kadel & Family* EFL Associates Executive Tom & Debbie Kirchhoff Arden & Karen Bradshaw Russell & Christine Harvey Ruthann Oelsner Josephine Weaver Camey Colvert Dwight & Phyllis Greenlee Susan Mergen Southwest Daily Times (Liberal, KS) Eric & Darlene Knorr* Staffing Solutions Klenda, Mitchell, Austerman & W.T. & Mary Braun Alvin D. Herrington Office Aide Kenneth L. Weide Stephanie Combs Christina Gregory Merl Humphrey Photography Stacey Spenst Anita Newton Lovilla Linn* Gary & Leesa Endicott Zuercher, LLC Byron & Joan Braymen Tracy Hervey Oneworld Marketing, Inc. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Community Voice (Wichita, KS) Gina Gregory (Fort Scott, KS) Robert & Marilynn Stephan Marilynn Stephan Drs. Mark & Bette Morris* First Shift Machine Shop Carl & Pamela Koupal Jeffrey & Stephany Brick John & Elizabeth Hjalmarson Robin Onikul Sharon West Complete Landscaping Systems Eva M. Guzman Jeanne Meyer Linda Stuart Neuberger Berman, LLC Jim & Noelle Fox Lawyers Title of Topeka Harry & Mary Briscoe Jerry & Fran Hoggatt Kenneth & Marlene Orr Sandra Whittington (Wichita, KS) Ruth Hall Miller Paving (Kansas City, KS) Superior School and Office (Salina, KS) Cathy Wilcox Darrel & Dee Rolph* Glenn R. Carlton Agency, Inc. Christina M. Long Sandra Broadstreet Amy Holzle Audra Oxborrow Jeffrey & Susan Wietharn Concordia Blade Empire Bonnie Hanson Suzanne Chapel-Miller Susan’s Portrait Design (Wellington, KS) Executive Committee at Large Member Ray & Jan Schroering* Harvey and SuEllen Fried Family Fund Michael & Linda Lyon John & Alice Brockhouse James & Debra Homan Ron Paradis Dale & Alice Wiggins Concordia First United Methodist Dana Harlan Kelley Mingle Target (Hutchinson, KS) J.B. & Gwen Sevart* Jim & Nancy Gustavson Maxwell and Associates, Inc. Donald & Phyllis Brod John & Donna Hopkins Dr. Eric & Susan Peck William A. Wilbanks Church (Wichita, KS) Deanna Harms Amy Mitchell Target (Olathe, KS) Paul & Dianne Shumaker The Robert D. & Reine Hartley Edward Meenen Brookwood Covenant Church Mary Hunt PEO – Chapter DF Warner M. Williams Traci Cone Bruce Harris John & Karen Mize Target (Shawnee, KS) In memory of Edward Smith and in honor Foundation, Inc. MidAmerica Nazarene University Kenneth & Phyllis Brothers Douglas & Lori Hutchinson PEO Sisterhood EM Chapter Wint Winter Trust Consultation and Mediation Center Paul & Carolyn Harrison Carol Mosier Michael & Wanda Thornton KINGMAN of Beth Smith by Deborah M. Smith, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Bertha Milbank Rachel W. Brown Tim & Carol Jacobs Joseph & Susanne Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Wint Winter, Sr. (Wichita, KS) Hasbro Charitable Trust (Pawtucket, RI) Mother & Child Reunion (Kansas City) Becki Travis Robert Wunsch, Esq. James Smith, Judith Smith and Clair & Shelly Hutchinson Sophia Berman Molk Foundation John Brushwood James A. & Juliet L. Davis Foundation Phillipsburg Comm. Fund Brian & Sheryl Wohler Council Grove Republicans Hays Daily News Karen Nachtigal True Light Worship Center Sarah S. Malino Intrust Bank (Wichita, KS) Nemaha County United Charities Mrs. Duane Buckley Alfred & Elizabeth James Cindy L. Pittman Ed & Bridget Wood Debora Cox Tracy Hervey National Council of Jewish Women Carolyn A. Tucker Jayne Smith* Isodyne, Inc. Olathe, Jr. Service League Buckley Industries Lucille F. Johnson Betty A. Poling Madline C. Wrobley Creative Images (Lawrence, KS) James Hicks (Overland Park, KS) Deana Turner Dr. Steve & Joan Tempero* James & Margaret Jacobs Community Trust Builders, Inc. Haylee Jones Carl & Jessie Poston Martha E. Wunder Mike & Janet Daniels Kirsten Holsan New Life Ministries Christian Center United Way of Harper LAWRENCE Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Kansas Health Foundation Overbrook Community Chest Dolores Buller Junior Kansas Saddle Horse Association Kenneth & Deborah Praeger Dennis & Diana Zwahlen The Dave Thomas Foundation Rick Honeyman Ford & Mercury (Wichita, KS) United Way of Johnson County Noelle (Applegate) Fox Gary & Paula Weber* Clark & June Luster Paul L. Patterson Burlingame Community Fund Junior League of Topeka J.R. & Nancy Pratt Dellrose United Methodist Church (Seneca, KS) Newton Kansan United Way of Pratt County Anna C. Wood Estate Martin Tractor Co. Rental Enterprise Jim and Lee Canfield Edward & Ann Kander Price Chopper Community Gifts In Kind (Wichita, KS) Hot Stuff Pizza (Manhattan, KS) Nicole Nichols United Way of Riley County 2nd Vice Chair Robert & Barbara Wunsch* Mason and Mason Dentistry, PA Security Benefit Group Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Kansas Coyotes Rewards Program Deluxe Check (St. Paul, MN) Independence Daily Reporter Northminster Presbyterian Church United Way of the Plains Nichols and Wolfe Chartered Jerry A. Sims Carbondale Community Chest Kansas Missouri Union Missionary Iryllis D. Puff 105.1-FM (Kansas City) Derby Daily Reporter Insight Photography (Lawrence, KS) Missions Committee (Hutchinson, KS) United Way of Pratt County Childrens’ Society ($5,000.00 + ) Numerical Control Support, Inc. Mildred Smith Howard J. Carey, Jr. Kansas Turnpike Authority Virginia Rayl 1440-AM, Jim Cates (Topeka, KS) Derby Weekly Informer Lee A. Jones, Campaign Coordinator Kathryn Olden University United Methodist Church MANHATTAN Dr. Robert & Francine Parman Victor & Shelley Sossi Cheryl Carlton Fred & Nancy Kerr D.C. & Geney Reed Abilene Reflector Chronicle Sue Dieckhoff Terri Jones Oskaloosa Independent (Wichita, KS) A-Ok Pawn Shops Payless ShoeSource (Topeka, KS) State Bank of Downs Warren & Shirley Carnahan Lee K. Kester John & Ann Rempel Robert and Leah Akred DM Photography (Kansas City, KS) Junction City Daily Union Kevin Oxborrow Valley Falls Vindicator Janet Daniels D. Ray & Elaine Cook Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts T and T Management Company, Inc. Richard & Lori Carr Key Management Company Yeai & Mei-sha Roan Pamela Alvarez Dodge City Daily Globe KAKE (Wichita, KS) Pam’s Portrait Place (Scott Cit, KS) Judge Mark Vining Connie Sink Davis-Moore Mark & Holly Rehwinkel Stanley & JoAnne Teeter Mike & Paula Casey Charles & Sharon Kimbell The Robb Company American Century (Kansas City, MO) Dollar General Corporation KOAM (Pittsburg, KS) Parson’s News WIBW TV-13 (Topeka, KS) Finnup Foundation Trust Price & Flora Reid Foundation Cleo & Opal Thomann Century Business Services, Inc. Delmar & Barbara Kincaid Roofing Services Unlimited Beth Andsager (Goodlettsville, TN) KRRB-FM B98 (Wichita, KS) Aletha Pearce Wal-Mart (Hutchinson, KS) Craig & Heather Hanson William & Patricia Ritter Via Christi Regional Medical Center Haskel W. Chaffin James & Sharon Kincaid Renee Rosenberg Arkansas City Traveler Don Brent Photography (Topeka, KS) Kansas Association of Broadcasters PEO Sisterhood Wal-Mart (Junction City, KS) TOPEKA Robert G. & Bonnie Hanson Sandlian Realty Trace & Cindy Walker Frank & Linda Chandler James & Lisa Klein John & Joan Rumisek Artzer Barnett Photography Carol Dugan Kansas City Royals Pizza Hut (Hutchinson, KS) Wal-Mart (Frontage Road – H.P. Howe Richard & Barbara Shaffer Duane West ChevronTexaco Ann L. Kohman Salisbury Supply Co. (Topeka, KS) Cathy Dugan Kansas City Star Carl and Jessie Poston Overland Park, KS) Karen Craig Lewis P. Humphreys James W. Sloan Mark West Charles & Myrtle Clinkenbeard Fred & Stella Kopke Foundation The Salon at Happiness Plaza Atchison Daily Globe Dwyer’s Hallmark Shop #2 Kansas Professional Photographers’ Francie Potter Wal-Mart (Roe – Overland Park, KS) CharitableFoundation Southwest National Bank Thomas R. Coleman James & Patricia Krehbiel Thomas & Carol Salter Brian Aubry (Wichita, KS) Association Judge Anthony Powell Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express Don Chubb Jewish Heritage Foundation Devin D. Stahl Associate’s Society ($100.00+) Heidi Cooper William D. Krug Richard & Phyllis Sapp Twielene Augustus East Side Church (Wichita, KS) Kansas State Libraries Pratt Tribune (Hutchinson, KS) Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation, Inc. Paul & Cynthia Stein Richard & Marcia Cooper Herb & Kathy Krumsick Stacie Sarasio Avanti Photography (Overland Park, KS) East Wichita News Michael F. Keegan Dr. Steven Propst, DDS Wamego United Methodist Church Jim Hanni, 1st Vice Chair Beatrice Pine Robert & Marilynn Stephan Robert Abbott John & Marcia Corey Kubik & Associates Robert E. Schilling Bank of America Natalie Edwardson Keepsake Photography (Derby, KS) (St. Joseph, MO) Phyllis Weber Loretta Moore, J.D. David & Barbara Rolph Target Stores (Overland Park, KS) George & Virginia Ablah Reba Cox Lynette Lacy & Bruce Buchanan David Schlee & Sheila Madden Belleville Telescope El Dorado Times Rita Keeting Quigg Studio (Wichita, KS) Roger Weber Elizabeth M. Watkins Irrevocable Trust Vincent Roofing Donald D. & Ann Adams James & Patricia Daniels Larry & Carol Lady Madge K. Schmank Beloit Call Ellinwood Leader Mike Kelly Rev. Kenneth D. Rahberg (Viola, KS) Welcome Club of Manhattan Bette Morris, Ph.D., Chairperson Charles & Jessica Wolff Foundation Wal-Mart Foundation Agape Southern Baptist Church Deluxe Corporation Arlene Landreth Derek & Barbara Schmidt Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jennifer Ellison Kidz World (Manhattan, KS) Linda Randolph Wellington Daily News Gary & Paula Weber Neil W. Ahle & E. Kathryn Cook Devlin’s Liquor Store Keith & Mary Jo Lang Ramon & Glenda Schmidt Better Covenant Church (Wichita, KS) Peggy Ellison Dennis Kinkaid Cathy Ratanamorn Wendy’s Robert Parman, M.D. Trustees’ Society ($2,500.00+) Weigand-Omega Management George & Maribelle Aicher Sue Dieckhoff Sondra Langel E.J. & Connie Schrock Bi-County United Way Ellsworth Leader Linsey Kirkham Razzle Dazzle Hair Salon Westlink Church of Christ (Wichita, KS) Western Kansas Community Foundation Edward & Joyce Alberg Butch & Linda Dillon Jason & Cynthia Laub Scott & Debra Schroering of Cass & Jackson, Inc. Ellsworth County Independent Deanna Kodikker (Hutchinson, KS) Christopher & Diana Juarez Whamond Annette Thornburgh, Secretary Anonymous in honor of Tracy Cassidy Joe & Pamela Whitaker Toni E. Albright Paul & Ruth Dillon Barbara Lawrence L.M. Schwartz Bill Artman Photography (Shawnee, KS) Carrie Engel (Wichita, KS) Bonnie Krehbiel Red Bean’s Bayou Grill/Red Mesa Grill The Wichita Chronicle Jeff Wietharn, Esq. Delta Dental of Kansas Howard & Cathy Wilcox Frank & Ardith Alexander Leon S. Ditus Jon & Sharol Leastman Donna J. Scott Birch Telecom (Kansas City, KS) Carrie Engel (Peck, KS) KSAS UPN/FOX (Wichita, KS) (Wichita, KS) Wichita Eagle Fink Foundation Richard & Terri Amend Gary & Bonnie Dobbins Raymond & Stacey Lee Gary & Kay Scott Bishop’s Studio (Pittsburg, KS) Equential Technologies Employees KSHB-TV NBC-41 (Kansas City) Holly Rehwinkel Wichita Police Department, Joseph & Catherine Hiersteiner Partners’ Society ($500.00+) American Legion Auxiliary Unit 400 Thomas & Karen Domke W.M. & Ann Lewis Second Missionary Baptist Church Blockbuster Video (Manhattan, KS) (Wichita, KS) La Familia Senior Community Center Reflections Photography Crime Prevention Unit Insurance Management Associates (Topeka, KS) Robert & Roseann Dool Raeburn & Corrine Lisher (Junction City, KS) Blockbuster Video (Junction City, KS) Abiliba Erekosima (Wichita, KS) (Manhattan, KS) Angela Williams WICHITA Foundation 20-30 Club Mary E. Anderson Edna L. Dragsdorf Lower Heating and Air Conditioning Edward Setzler Nanette Boen Fairway Financial (Overland Park, KS) Labor Beacon (Kansas City) Rental Enterprise (Garden City, KS) James W. Wilson Tracy Cassidy Roger & Connie Sink Amelia’s Home Ambience Anthony S. Barry, Chartered Noelle T. Drechsel Gaven Ludlow Tim & Michele Shaner Bombardier Aerospace (Wichita, KS) Glenna Fanning Larned Tiller & Toiler Reno County United Way Jim Wilson, Attorney St. Andrew Christian Church Shirley Apt Anthony United Fund Danny & Cindy Dundas Bonnie Luna Dwayne & Dorothy Shannon Bower Concrete Construction, Inc. Fao Schwarz (Portland, TN) Lyle & Connie Ladkes Abigail Rich Rebecca Wilson Gary Endicott, Treasurer Ten Ten Foundation R.L. Beamer F.R. & Charlieann Applegate Dwane L. Wallace & Velma Lunt Rick & Katie Lynn George Shaw Janet Bradbury Fibers by the Yard (Norman, OK) Raymond & Stacey Lee Leo Ritter Winfield Daily Courier Aaron Turner Richard Beamgard Linda Arthington Charitable Foundation J.R. & Ruth Majors Brad & Laura Sherard Robin Bradley Trisha Field Sara Legleiter Rose Hill First Baptist Church Melissa Wingard Bonnie Hanson Weaver Wright Trust William & Fran Buckley B.J. Ashley H.P. & Darlene Elwood Betty L. Marshall Eldon & Harriett Sloan Sandra Branham James and Laura Fillups Lift Him Up (Wichita, KS) Rose Hill Friends Church Lexy Witcherd Executive Committee At Large Member Wendy’s International Brad & Vickie McArthur AT&T/The Northern Trust Company Emprise Bank (Wichita) M-C Industries, Inc. Judith A. Smith Brend’s, Inc. (Wichita, KS) First Baptist of Augusta Little Caesar’s Pizza (Manhattan, KS) Rose Hill Victory Fellowship Church Women’s Clinic of Kansas City Daniel & Gayla Carney Herb & Patricia Atwater, Jr. ESA Foundation McElroy’s Inc. Raymond & Beverly Smith Brownie Troop #568 (Wichita, KS) First Church of the Nazarene Carmen Lopez Rose Hill Christian Church Women’s Edition (Kansas City) Bruce Harris Director’s Society ($1,000.00+) Don & Janet Chubb George & Ann Atwood Duane & Beth Fager McPherson Contractors, Inc. James & Georgia Spence Ben Broxterman (Wichita, KS) Manhattan Lions Club Rose Hill United Methodist Church Xi Epsilon Tau Chapter of Community National Bank Betty L. Barnett First State Bank of Ransom Evelyn Meade Spring Hill Middle School Rebecca Call First Presbyterian Church (Hays, KS) Manhattan Mercury Mike & Kathy Rumsey Beta Sigma Phi (Wichita, KS) Gwen Sevart American Home Life Ins. Pamela A. Cornwell Thomas & Carol Barnett Cody & Kelly Forshee John Melland, Sr. St. James Episcopal Church (Wichita) Calvary Lutheran Church (Topeka, KS) First United Methodist Church Manhattan Parks & Rec. Edna Sanders & Children Richard Zarate Sandra Whittington Apex Technology Solutions, LLC Dealer’s Leasing George K. Baum Foundation Fort Riley Officers’ & Civilians’ Mark & Jan Melton Lisa Staab Megan Campbell (Topeka, KS) Mann’s Studio (McPherson, KS) Vicky Sanders Marcia Zimmerman Bank of America Sandra J. Dixon & Donald Mikulik Kurt & Teresa Baumgartner Spouses Club Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Stanley & Madline Stauffer Marla K. Canfield First United Methodist Church Barbara Marcus Sam Goody 671 (Manhattan, KS) Blue Beacon International, Inc. Electrical Systems, Inc. Bell Mirror and Glass, Inc. Dan & Patty Foss Metcalf State Bank Lorraine M. Stiffelman Dahl Carmichael (Hutchinson, KS) Carry Martin Glenda Schmidt * Denotes Planned Giving Gifts PRESIDENT & CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas First Presbyterian Church (Hutchinson) Irvin Belzer & Sue McCord-Belzer Fowler Community Fund Midwest Health Services Stripe and Seal Carriage Crossing Restaurant (Yoder, KS) First United Methodist Church Joy Martin St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Blue Heron Foundation Vern & Ann Friesen Bennington State Bank Michael & Sally Frey G.L. & Jayne Milburn Charles Sundgren & Kathryn Kimmel Rob & Mary Carter (Manhattan, KS) (Wichita, KS) Wm. Clark Luster 12 13
Tom & Marsha Byler Lawrence & Penny Fry Robert & Evelyn Bernica Justus & Ann Fugate Donovan & Miriam Moore Sunflower Motors, Inc. Henrietta Chard First United Methodist Church, Roger Martinez Seneca Courier Tribune 2003 Donors List Albert & Pat Campbell Gretha B. Marlin Trust/Estate BKD, LLP Furniture on Consignment, Inc. Jack & Marlane Morris The Tire Stores, Inc. Christmas Families (Overland Park, KS) Pnuema Class (Wichita, KS) Shirley Mason Seward County United Way 2003-2004 Capitol Federal Foundation Daniel & Kimberly Gronniger Irwin & Rita Blitt Helen Galloway Barry & Jane Murphy Randall & Susan Thompson Church of the Resurrection Kelly Forshee Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, CA) Stacie Sarasio Society of 1893 ($10,000.00 + ) Charitable Foundation, Inc. Harvey & Norma Haeker Richard & Teri Bloomer Alberta E. Gentry Mark Myron & Deborah Smith Ron & Annette Thornburgh (Leawood, KS) Aaron Frazier Crystal Mayes Paula Sayers BOARD OF College Avenue United Methodist Jim & Nancy Hanni Michael Blumenthal & Julie David & Terry Glover NAACP, The Topeka Branch No. 40 David & Judy Tillemans Cindy’s Village Coiffure (Wichita, KS) Kent Freeman Gene Mayes Dr. Laura Schlessinger Foundation DIRECTORS Tom & Debra Akins* Church (Manhattan, KS) High Touch, Inc. Collingwood-Blumenthal Mrs. H.W. Gove Dean & Anita Newton Topeka Home Builders Association Alice M. Clark Marc Garcia Regina McCarty (Calabasas, CA) Eliot & Marcia Berkley Concrete Supply of Topeka, Inc. J.W. & Judy Hildreth David Boehnke Chester & Debbie Grabinski Elizabeth L. Nichols Trinity United Methodist Church Ernie & Janet Claudel Garden City Telegram Gina McDonald Glenda Schmidt B. Brister Hospital Trust Conway Bank Industrial Maintenance, Inc. Debbie Bolin Rob & Melanie Green Norma Noah (Hutchinson, KS) Coachhouse Gifts (Manhattan, KS) Becky Gassman Shara McMichael Scrapbooks, Etc. (Topeka, KS) GREATER KANSAS CITY Bill & Patti Edison* Harry & Karen Craig, Jr. Jetz Service Co., Inc. R.L. & S.I. Booth Alan & Kathryn Groesbeck Northminster Presbyterian Church William & Carol Venema Coffeyville Journal GFWC Flint Hills Club of Manhattan Jessica McMillin Alicia Sharp Loren & Rosetta Furnas* Mike & Janet Daniels Kansas Gas Service David & Synda Borboa Robert & Sue Guenthner Missions Committee (Hutchinson) Earl & Ida Wall College Hill United Methodist Church Stacy Gordon McPherson Sentinel Debra Shauer Julie Collingwood-Blumenthal Gus & Jackie Gossard* Les & Mary Dobbins Michael & Joy Kent Harry & Patricia Bossi David Hammel Anthony & Patricia O’Brien John & Louise Wallace (Wichita, KS) Chester & Debbie Grabinski Miriam Menendez Smart Style (Hutchinson, KS) Hall Family Foundation Greg & Nancy Duling Kerr Charitable Foundation Robert & Mary Jane Boyd Stan & Toni Harrison John M. O’Day Mayme P. Ward Colonial Church (Prairie Village, KS) Greene Vision Group Mental Health Assn. (Wichita, KS) Snip-n-Clip (Hutchinson, KS) SuEllen Fried Pat Kadel & Family* EFL Associates Executive Tom & Debbie Kirchhoff Arden & Karen Bradshaw Russell & Christine Harvey Ruthann Oelsner Josephine Weaver Camey Colvert Dwight & Phyllis Greenlee Susan Mergen Southwest Daily Times (Liberal, KS) Eric & Darlene Knorr* Staffing Solutions Klenda, Mitchell, Austerman & W.T. & Mary Braun Alvin D. Herrington Office Aide Kenneth L. Weide Stephanie Combs Christina Gregory Merl Humphrey Photography Stacey Spenst Anita Newton Lovilla Linn* Gary & Leesa Endicott Zuercher, LLC Byron & Joan Braymen Tracy Hervey Oneworld Marketing, Inc. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Community Voice (Wichita, KS) Gina Gregory (Fort Scott, KS) Robert & Marilynn Stephan Marilynn Stephan Drs. Mark & Bette Morris* First Shift Machine Shop Carl & Pamela Koupal Jeffrey & Stephany Brick John & Elizabeth Hjalmarson Robin Onikul Sharon West Complete Landscaping Systems Eva M. Guzman Jeanne Meyer Linda Stuart Neuberger Berman, LLC Jim & Noelle Fox Lawyers Title of Topeka Harry & Mary Briscoe Jerry & Fran Hoggatt Kenneth & Marlene Orr Sandra Whittington (Wichita, KS) Ruth Hall Miller Paving (Kansas City, KS) Superior School and Office (Salina, KS) Cathy Wilcox Darrel & Dee Rolph* Glenn R. Carlton Agency, Inc. Christina M. Long Sandra Broadstreet Amy Holzle Audra Oxborrow Jeffrey & Susan Wietharn Concordia Blade Empire Bonnie Hanson Suzanne Chapel-Miller Susan’s Portrait Design (Wellington, KS) Executive Committee at Large Member Ray & Jan Schroering* Harvey and SuEllen Fried Family Fund Michael & Linda Lyon John & Alice Brockhouse James & Debra Homan Ron Paradis Dale & Alice Wiggins Concordia First United Methodist Dana Harlan Kelley Mingle Target (Hutchinson, KS) J.B. & Gwen Sevart* Jim & Nancy Gustavson Maxwell and Associates, Inc. Donald & Phyllis Brod John & Donna Hopkins Dr. Eric & Susan Peck William A. Wilbanks Church (Wichita, KS) Deanna Harms Amy Mitchell Target (Olathe, KS) Paul & Dianne Shumaker The Robert D. & Reine Hartley Edward Meenen Brookwood Covenant Church Mary Hunt PEO – Chapter DF Warner M. Williams Traci Cone Bruce Harris John & Karen Mize Target (Shawnee, KS) In memory of Edward Smith and in honor Foundation, Inc. MidAmerica Nazarene University Kenneth & Phyllis Brothers Douglas & Lori Hutchinson PEO Sisterhood EM Chapter Wint Winter Trust Consultation and Mediation Center Paul & Carolyn Harrison Carol Mosier Michael & Wanda Thornton KINGMAN of Beth Smith by Deborah M. Smith, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Bertha Milbank Rachel W. Brown Tim & Carol Jacobs Joseph & Susanne Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Wint Winter, Sr. (Wichita, KS) Hasbro Charitable Trust (Pawtucket, RI) Mother & Child Reunion (Kansas City) Becki Travis Robert Wunsch, Esq. James Smith, Judith Smith and Clair & Shelly Hutchinson Sophia Berman Molk Foundation John Brushwood James A. & Juliet L. Davis Foundation Phillipsburg Comm. Fund Brian & Sheryl Wohler Council Grove Republicans Hays Daily News Karen Nachtigal True Light Worship Center Sarah S. Malino Intrust Bank (Wichita, KS) Nemaha County United Charities Mrs. Duane Buckley Alfred & Elizabeth James Cindy L. Pittman Ed & Bridget Wood Debora Cox Tracy Hervey National Council of Jewish Women Carolyn A. Tucker Jayne Smith* Isodyne, Inc. Olathe, Jr. Service League Buckley Industries Lucille F. Johnson Betty A. Poling Madline C. Wrobley Creative Images (Lawrence, KS) James Hicks (Overland Park, KS) Deana Turner Dr. Steve & Joan Tempero* James & Margaret Jacobs Community Trust Builders, Inc. Haylee Jones Carl & Jessie Poston Martha E. Wunder Mike & Janet Daniels Kirsten Holsan New Life Ministries Christian Center United Way of Harper LAWRENCE Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Kansas Health Foundation Overbrook Community Chest Dolores Buller Junior Kansas Saddle Horse Association Kenneth & Deborah Praeger Dennis & Diana Zwahlen The Dave Thomas Foundation Rick Honeyman Ford & Mercury (Wichita, KS) United Way of Johnson County Noelle (Applegate) Fox Gary & Paula Weber* Clark & June Luster Paul L. Patterson Burlingame Community Fund Junior League of Topeka J.R. & Nancy Pratt Dellrose United Methodist Church (Seneca, KS) Newton Kansan United Way of Pratt County Anna C. Wood Estate Martin Tractor Co. Rental Enterprise Jim and Lee Canfield Edward & Ann Kander Price Chopper Community Gifts In Kind (Wichita, KS) Hot Stuff Pizza (Manhattan, KS) Nicole Nichols United Way of Riley County 2nd Vice Chair Robert & Barbara Wunsch* Mason and Mason Dentistry, PA Security Benefit Group Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Kansas Coyotes Rewards Program Deluxe Check (St. Paul, MN) Independence Daily Reporter Northminster Presbyterian Church United Way of the Plains Nichols and Wolfe Chartered Jerry A. Sims Carbondale Community Chest Kansas Missouri Union Missionary Iryllis D. Puff 105.1-FM (Kansas City) Derby Daily Reporter Insight Photography (Lawrence, KS) Missions Committee (Hutchinson, KS) United Way of Pratt County Childrens’ Society ($5,000.00 + ) Numerical Control Support, Inc. Mildred Smith Howard J. Carey, Jr. Kansas Turnpike Authority Virginia Rayl 1440-AM, Jim Cates (Topeka, KS) Derby Weekly Informer Lee A. Jones, Campaign Coordinator Kathryn Olden University United Methodist Church MANHATTAN Dr. Robert & Francine Parman Victor & Shelley Sossi Cheryl Carlton Fred & Nancy Kerr D.C. & Geney Reed Abilene Reflector Chronicle Sue Dieckhoff Terri Jones Oskaloosa Independent (Wichita, KS) A-Ok Pawn Shops Payless ShoeSource (Topeka, KS) State Bank of Downs Warren & Shirley Carnahan Lee K. Kester John & Ann Rempel Robert and Leah Akred DM Photography (Kansas City, KS) Junction City Daily Union Kevin Oxborrow Valley Falls Vindicator Janet Daniels D. Ray & Elaine Cook Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts T and T Management Company, Inc. Richard & Lori Carr Key Management Company Yeai & Mei-sha Roan Pamela Alvarez Dodge City Daily Globe KAKE (Wichita, KS) Pam’s Portrait Place (Scott Cit, KS) Judge Mark Vining Connie Sink Davis-Moore Mark & Holly Rehwinkel Stanley & JoAnne Teeter Mike & Paula Casey Charles & Sharon Kimbell The Robb Company American Century (Kansas City, MO) Dollar General Corporation KOAM (Pittsburg, KS) Parson’s News WIBW TV-13 (Topeka, KS) Finnup Foundation Trust Price & Flora Reid Foundation Cleo & Opal Thomann Century Business Services, Inc. Delmar & Barbara Kincaid Roofing Services Unlimited Beth Andsager (Goodlettsville, TN) KRRB-FM B98 (Wichita, KS) Aletha Pearce Wal-Mart (Hutchinson, KS) Craig & Heather Hanson William & Patricia Ritter Via Christi Regional Medical Center Haskel W. Chaffin James & Sharon Kincaid Renee Rosenberg Arkansas City Traveler Don Brent Photography (Topeka, KS) Kansas Association of Broadcasters PEO Sisterhood Wal-Mart (Junction City, KS) TOPEKA Robert G. & Bonnie Hanson Sandlian Realty Trace & Cindy Walker Frank & Linda Chandler James & Lisa Klein John & Joan Rumisek Artzer Barnett Photography Carol Dugan Kansas City Royals Pizza Hut (Hutchinson, KS) Wal-Mart (Frontage Road – H.P. Howe Richard & Barbara Shaffer Duane West ChevronTexaco Ann L. Kohman Salisbury Supply Co. (Topeka, KS) Cathy Dugan Kansas City Star Carl and Jessie Poston Overland Park, KS) Karen Craig Lewis P. Humphreys James W. Sloan Mark West Charles & Myrtle Clinkenbeard Fred & Stella Kopke Foundation The Salon at Happiness Plaza Atchison Daily Globe Dwyer’s Hallmark Shop #2 Kansas Professional Photographers’ Francie Potter Wal-Mart (Roe – Overland Park, KS) CharitableFoundation Southwest National Bank Thomas R. Coleman James & Patricia Krehbiel Thomas & Carol Salter Brian Aubry (Wichita, KS) Association Judge Anthony Powell Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express Don Chubb Jewish Heritage Foundation Devin D. Stahl Associate’s Society ($100.00+) Heidi Cooper William D. Krug Richard & Phyllis Sapp Twielene Augustus East Side Church (Wichita, KS) Kansas State Libraries Pratt Tribune (Hutchinson, KS) Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation, Inc. Paul & Cynthia Stein Richard & Marcia Cooper Herb & Kathy Krumsick Stacie Sarasio Avanti Photography (Overland Park, KS) East Wichita News Michael F. Keegan Dr. Steven Propst, DDS Wamego United Methodist Church Jim Hanni, 1st Vice Chair Beatrice Pine Robert & Marilynn Stephan Robert Abbott John & Marcia Corey Kubik & Associates Robert E. Schilling Bank of America Natalie Edwardson Keepsake Photography (Derby, KS) (St. Joseph, MO) Phyllis Weber Loretta Moore, J.D. David & Barbara Rolph Target Stores (Overland Park, KS) George & Virginia Ablah Reba Cox Lynette Lacy & Bruce Buchanan David Schlee & Sheila Madden Belleville Telescope El Dorado Times Rita Keeting Quigg Studio (Wichita, KS) Roger Weber Elizabeth M. Watkins Irrevocable Trust Vincent Roofing Donald D. & Ann Adams James & Patricia Daniels Larry & Carol Lady Madge K. Schmank Beloit Call Ellinwood Leader Mike Kelly Rev. Kenneth D. Rahberg (Viola, KS) Welcome Club of Manhattan Bette Morris, Ph.D., Chairperson Charles & Jessica Wolff Foundation Wal-Mart Foundation Agape Southern Baptist Church Deluxe Corporation Arlene Landreth Derek & Barbara Schmidt Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jennifer Ellison Kidz World (Manhattan, KS) Linda Randolph Wellington Daily News Gary & Paula Weber Neil W. Ahle & E. Kathryn Cook Devlin’s Liquor Store Keith & Mary Jo Lang Ramon & Glenda Schmidt Better Covenant Church (Wichita, KS) Peggy Ellison Dennis Kinkaid Cathy Ratanamorn Wendy’s Robert Parman, M.D. Trustees’ Society ($2,500.00+) Weigand-Omega Management George & Maribelle Aicher Sue Dieckhoff Sondra Langel E.J. & Connie Schrock Bi-County United Way Ellsworth Leader Linsey Kirkham Razzle Dazzle Hair Salon Westlink Church of Christ (Wichita, KS) Western Kansas Community Foundation Edward & Joyce Alberg Butch & Linda Dillon Jason & Cynthia Laub Scott & Debra Schroering of Cass & Jackson, Inc. Ellsworth County Independent Deanna Kodikker (Hutchinson, KS) Christopher & Diana Juarez Whamond Annette Thornburgh, Secretary Anonymous in honor of Tracy Cassidy Joe & Pamela Whitaker Toni E. Albright Paul & Ruth Dillon Barbara Lawrence L.M. Schwartz Bill Artman Photography (Shawnee, KS) Carrie Engel (Wichita, KS) Bonnie Krehbiel Red Bean’s Bayou Grill/Red Mesa Grill The Wichita Chronicle Jeff Wietharn, Esq. Delta Dental of Kansas Howard & Cathy Wilcox Frank & Ardith Alexander Leon S. Ditus Jon & Sharol Leastman Donna J. Scott Birch Telecom (Kansas City, KS) Carrie Engel (Peck, KS) KSAS UPN/FOX (Wichita, KS) (Wichita, KS) Wichita Eagle Fink Foundation Richard & Terri Amend Gary & Bonnie Dobbins Raymond & Stacey Lee Gary & Kay Scott Bishop’s Studio (Pittsburg, KS) Equential Technologies Employees KSHB-TV NBC-41 (Kansas City) Holly Rehwinkel Wichita Police Department, Joseph & Catherine Hiersteiner Partners’ Society ($500.00+) American Legion Auxiliary Unit 400 Thomas & Karen Domke W.M. & Ann Lewis Second Missionary Baptist Church Blockbuster Video (Manhattan, KS) (Wichita, KS) La Familia Senior Community Center Reflections Photography Crime Prevention Unit Insurance Management Associates (Topeka, KS) Robert & Roseann Dool Raeburn & Corrine Lisher (Junction City, KS) Blockbuster Video (Junction City, KS) Abiliba Erekosima (Wichita, KS) (Manhattan, KS) Angela Williams WICHITA Foundation 20-30 Club Mary E. Anderson Edna L. Dragsdorf Lower Heating and Air Conditioning Edward Setzler Nanette Boen Fairway Financial (Overland Park, KS) Labor Beacon (Kansas City) Rental Enterprise (Garden City, KS) James W. Wilson Tracy Cassidy Roger & Connie Sink Amelia’s Home Ambience Anthony S. Barry, Chartered Noelle T. Drechsel Gaven Ludlow Tim & Michele Shaner Bombardier Aerospace (Wichita, KS) Glenna Fanning Larned Tiller & Toiler Reno County United Way Jim Wilson, Attorney St. Andrew Christian Church Shirley Apt Anthony United Fund Danny & Cindy Dundas Bonnie Luna Dwayne & Dorothy Shannon Bower Concrete Construction, Inc. Fao Schwarz (Portland, TN) Lyle & Connie Ladkes Abigail Rich Rebecca Wilson Gary Endicott, Treasurer Ten Ten Foundation R.L. Beamer F.R. & Charlieann Applegate Dwane L. Wallace & Velma Lunt Rick & Katie Lynn George Shaw Janet Bradbury Fibers by the Yard (Norman, OK) Raymond & Stacey Lee Leo Ritter Winfield Daily Courier Aaron Turner Richard Beamgard Linda Arthington Charitable Foundation J.R. & Ruth Majors Brad & Laura Sherard Robin Bradley Trisha Field Sara Legleiter Rose Hill First Baptist Church Melissa Wingard Bonnie Hanson Weaver Wright Trust William & Fran Buckley B.J. Ashley H.P. & Darlene Elwood Betty L. Marshall Eldon & Harriett Sloan Sandra Branham James and Laura Fillups Lift Him Up (Wichita, KS) Rose Hill Friends Church Lexy Witcherd Executive Committee At Large Member Wendy’s International Brad & Vickie McArthur AT&T/The Northern Trust Company Emprise Bank (Wichita) M-C Industries, Inc. Judith A. Smith Brend’s, Inc. (Wichita, KS) First Baptist of Augusta Little Caesar’s Pizza (Manhattan, KS) Rose Hill Victory Fellowship Church Women’s Clinic of Kansas City Daniel & Gayla Carney Herb & Patricia Atwater, Jr. ESA Foundation McElroy’s Inc. Raymond & Beverly Smith Brownie Troop #568 (Wichita, KS) First Church of the Nazarene Carmen Lopez Rose Hill Christian Church Women’s Edition (Kansas City) Bruce Harris Director’s Society ($1,000.00+) Don & Janet Chubb George & Ann Atwood Duane & Beth Fager McPherson Contractors, Inc. James & Georgia Spence Ben Broxterman (Wichita, KS) Manhattan Lions Club Rose Hill United Methodist Church Xi Epsilon Tau Chapter of Community National Bank Betty L. Barnett First State Bank of Ransom Evelyn Meade Spring Hill Middle School Rebecca Call First Presbyterian Church (Hays, KS) Manhattan Mercury Mike & Kathy Rumsey Beta Sigma Phi (Wichita, KS) Gwen Sevart American Home Life Ins. Pamela A. Cornwell Thomas & Carol Barnett Cody & Kelly Forshee John Melland, Sr. St. James Episcopal Church (Wichita) Calvary Lutheran Church (Topeka, KS) First United Methodist Church Manhattan Parks & Rec. Edna Sanders & Children Richard Zarate Sandra Whittington Apex Technology Solutions, LLC Dealer’s Leasing George K. Baum Foundation Fort Riley Officers’ & Civilians’ Mark & Jan Melton Lisa Staab Megan Campbell (Topeka, KS) Mann’s Studio (McPherson, KS) Vicky Sanders Marcia Zimmerman Bank of America Sandra J. Dixon & Donald Mikulik Kurt & Teresa Baumgartner Spouses Club Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc. Stanley & Madline Stauffer Marla K. Canfield First United Methodist Church Barbara Marcus Sam Goody 671 (Manhattan, KS) Blue Beacon International, Inc. Electrical Systems, Inc. Bell Mirror and Glass, Inc. Dan & Patty Foss Metcalf State Bank Lorraine M. Stiffelman Dahl Carmichael (Hutchinson, KS) Carry Martin Glenda Schmidt * Denotes Planned Giving Gifts PRESIDENT & CEO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas First Presbyterian Church (Hutchinson) Irvin Belzer & Sue McCord-Belzer Fowler Community Fund Midwest Health Services Stripe and Seal Carriage Crossing Restaurant (Yoder, KS) First United Methodist Church Joy Martin St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Blue Heron Foundation Vern & Ann Friesen Bennington State Bank Michael & Sally Frey G.L. & Jayne Milburn Charles Sundgren & Kathryn Kimmel Rob & Mary Carter (Manhattan, KS) (Wichita, KS) Wm. Clark Luster Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 652 Wichita, Kansas
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