2011 Annual Report
Battle River Community Foundation Investing in our future Chairman’s Message
2011 – A year of great satisfaction The 2011 year was one of great satisfaction in all areas for the Battle River Community Foundation. Though the markets were a bit unsettled in the latter part of the year, the Foundation was able to increase its assets enough to ensure existing donor funds are protected against inflation; return money to the community through donations and even set funds aside for granting in the 2012 year, in the event market results aren’t as positive as they were in 2011. We are very pleased with the list of worthy community organizations and projects we’ve been able to support, from literacy resources for children to self-contained breathing devices for local fire departments; from post-secondary scholarships to support for end-of-life care. Donations and scholarships have been awarded in towns from Alliance to Camrose, Irma to Bittern Lake and many points in between. It’s gratifying to know that the Battle River Community Foundation is in the hearts and minds of people across east central Alberta on a daily basis. As you will see on the following pages, the number of funds is growing and the number of donors is increasing steadily. This increase in assets means the communities of Battle River will see even more benefit from the Foundation in the years ahead. In an effort to ensure that office processes are able to keep pace with the growth in assets and donors, the Foundation purchased a new computer program in 2011. As with all technology upgrades, this attempt to maximize efficiency resulted in an “interesting” few months, but has, indeed, streamlined our receipting and accounting practices. The Battle River Community Foundation is fortunate to have a good strong Board of Directors. This is a group of people who are passionate about what they do, who always give of themselves and who always accomplish something. It’s a real treat and privilege to work beside them for the benefit of our local area. On behalf of that Board, please accept our thanks for continuing to believe in and support the work of the Battle River Community Foundation.
Blain Fowler Chairman of the Board
- 2 - How you can be part of the work of the Foundation Communities may change over time, but there will always be needs. The work of the Battle River Community Foundation will continue to help those communities adapt and stay healthy, even in the face of change. The Battle River Community Foundation is a unique organization, because it exists strictly to support projects in the local area. It can “fill in the gaps” and provide support to programs that are not funded by government, but are essential to helping our communities grow toward a healthy future. Here are some of the ways in which donors may choose to support the Foundation and help make a difference to the future: • Establish a fund in the name of your family or a loved one, through a gift of cash or securities; • Make a donation in honour or memory of a loved one or friend. • Make a pledge to be fulfilled over a specified period of time. • Include the Foundation in your will or estate plan. • Give a gift of life insurance. Tax receipts are issued for premiums paid by the donor, with the Foundation named owner and beneficiary of the policy. • Give to an existing fund. Any member of the Board of Directors of the Battle River Community Foundation would be pleased to discuss options for donating. Because gifts to the Foundation tend to be of a larger scale – coming from an individual’s net worth rather than their monthly income – Foundation Board members also encourage donors to consult with their personal financial advisors before making decisions.
Whom the Foundation serves The Battle River Community Foundation serves an area that stretches from Camrose west to Gwynne, south to Bashaw and Alliance, east to Hughenden and north to Highway 14. Individuals and organizations from all areas are encouraged to consider the Foundation as a source of funding for projects and activities related to education, health, arts and culture, recreation and more. Applications for grants are accepted once a year, in the fall. If you would like to learn more about how you can help impact the future through the Battle River Community Foundation or how the Foundation can help you, please feel free to contact any member of the Board of Directors. You can also reach the Foundation by writing, Kerry Grettum, Executive Director, Battle Community Foundation, Box 1122, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7. You may also reach the Foundation by phone at 780-670-0449 or by e-mail at [email protected].
- 3 - Grants Made In 2011 The Battle River Community Foundation was able to grant a total of $180,778.55 to community projects during 2011. Grants given in 2011 include: Grants from Community Fund: The Community Fund is an undesignated fund that gives responsibility for selecting grant recipients to the Battle River Community Foundation grants committee and board. This is the most flexible fund, making it possible for the Foundation to respond to emerging charitable needs, as well as supporting areas of philanthropy that include health, education, arts, the environment, and social services. Donors who contribute $10,000 or more may establish funds within the Community Fund in the name of their choosing. Alberta Literacy Society Purchase books for low income families ...... 529 Battle River Regional Division #31 Rosalind School - laptop computers ...... 99 Bittern Lake Community Association Community Centre upgrades ...... 1,000 Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club Kidway, Keystone ...... 2,000 and Athlete Mentoring programs Camrose Association for Community Living Sibshops (Sibling participation activities) ...... 1,000 Camrose Association for Community Living TIPS and Self Advocate programs ...... 1,826 Camrose Children’s Centre Society Storage units, baby furniture and toys ...... 1,000 Camrose Open Door Association FASD programming ...... 4,608 Canadian Northern Society Student and adult education programs . . . . . 250 City of Camrose Camrose Minor Sports Silent Sponsor Program . . . 68 Daysland Community Hall Society Hall renovation and roofing repair ...... 1,000 Family Violence Action Society Counseling and education for parents . . . . . 288 and children Schizophrenia Society of Alberta Family Support Program ...... 603 Special Olympics Camrose Fitness activity programs ...... 293 University of Alberta, Augustana Campus Choir support ...... 88 Village of Alliance Development and tourism ...... 37 Field of Interest Funds Field of interest funds allow donors to support specific sectors such as health, education or the arts, or a specific geographic area. Agricore United Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 99 – Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Harry and Fredella Anderson Fund Village of Alliance – Development and Tourism . 163 Aspenes Family Fund for Brain Injury Prevention CAFCL – Brain Injury Program ...... 100
- 4 - Geraldine F. Bablitz Fund Horizons Training Centre Society ...... 269 – Persons with developmental disabilities Bob and Lesley Bell Fund Neighbor Aid Camrose Inc...... 108 – Food for Kids Program, Jack Stuart School Doreen and Irving Bell Fund Town of Hardisty – Arena ...... 177 Troy Berg Memorial Fund City of Camrose – Camrose Minor Sports . . . 124 Silent Sponsor Program Paul and Millicent Bethge Fund City of Camrose – Parks in Camrose . . . . .1,621 Bowthorpe Family Memorial Fund St. Mary’s Hospital – Palliative Care . . . . .1,775 Bowthorpe Family Memorial Fund Bethany Group – Hospice Palliative Care ...... 500 Bert and Sharon Bromley Family Fund Neighbor Aid Camrose Inc...... 111 – Food for Kids Program, Jack Stuart School Camrose and District Family Thrift Shop Fund Schizophrenia Society of Alberta – Camrose . . 101 – Family Support Program John and Muriel Chamberlain Fund Augustana Campus, U of A – Choir support ...... 97 Howard and Margaret Church Fund Augustana Campus, U of A – Choir support ...... 99 Cliff and Vickie Cullum Fund Town of Hardisty – Arena ...... 70 Dale and Shelly Drever Fund Village of Hughenden – Arena ...... 70 Dick and Annie Drever Fund Town of Hardisty – Arena ...... 341 Ken and Iris Drever 50 Anniversary Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 144 – Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Gordon Enghoj Fund Town of Killam – Arena ...... 416 Les and Bobbie Fielding Memorial Fund for Music Augustana Campus, U of A – Choir support . . . . . 165 Roy and Lynn Fixsen Fund Village of Hughenden – Arena ...... 70 Flagstaff Creative Writers’ Fund Lougheed School – Music Program ...... 108 Bill and Berdie Fowler Fund Family Violence Action Society ...... 603 – Counselling and education for parents and children Gordon French Fund Special Olympics Camrose ...... 545 – Fitness activity programs Everett and Mary Goodrich Memorial Fund Town of Hardisty – Cemetery ...... 43 Everett and Mary Goodrich Memorial Fund Hardisty Auxilliary Hospital ...... 43 Jim and Mell Hampshire Fund Town of Sedgewick ...... 276 – Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Ian Harrison Memorial Fund Town of Hardisty – Arena ...... 123 Gordon and Arlene Hay Fund Schizophrenia Society of Alberta – Camrose . . 110 – Family Support Program
- 5 - Bonnie Hutchinson Fund Alberta Literacy Society ...... 105 – Purchase books for low income families Dave Jacobson Memorial Fund City of Camrose – Camrose Minor Sports ...... 313 Silent Sponsor Program Daryl and Judy Larson Fund Town of Killam – Arena ...... 70 Losness Family Fund Village of Lougheed – Arena ...... 228 Douglas and Dorothy Mattson Augustana Campus, U of A – Choir support . . . . . 121 Endowment Fund for the Arts Max and Lois McLean Fund City of Camrose – Camrose Minor Sports ...... 95 Silent Sponsor Program Fred and Jean Molnar Fund Battle River Animal Protection Society . . . . . 96 Robert and Ruby Moro Fund Neighbor Aid Camrose Inc...... 111 – Food for Kids Program, Jack Stuart School Erik and Gunvor Mygind Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 241 – Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Niehaus Birkjar Family Fund Killam and District Municipal Library . . . . . 143 – Purchase of books Doreen Oberg Fund Forestburg School – Scholarship ...... 109 Alice Ofrim Fund Battle River Animal Protection Society ...... 9 Lee and Gene Penman Fund Alberta Literacy Society ...... 61 – Purchase books for low income families Lee and Gene Penman Fund Augustana Campus, U of A – Choir support ...... 30 Kurt and Helen Pilger Fund Neighbor Aid Camrose Inc...... 103 – Food for Kids Program, Jack Stuart School Rosalind Community Fund Rosalind School – laptop computers ...... 125 Cliff and Jean Saville Fund Village of Irma – Arena ...... 131 Si and Lucille Siwak Family Fund Schizophrenia Society of Alberta – Camrose . . 111 – Family Support Program Ralph and Anne Smith Fund Village of Lougheed – Arena ...... 148 Peter Spady Family Fund Alliance and District Museum Society . . . . . 95 Dave and Gail Stolee Literacy Fund Alberta Literacy Society ...... 55 – Purchase books for low income families S. Alfonse and A. Irene Streberg Family Fund Flagstaff County – Agricultural Research Program . 232 Students for a Sustainable Environment Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 95 – Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Arie and Leny Vanderjagt Fund Special Olympics Camrose ...... 162 – Fitness Activities Programs Bernard Vos Memorial Fund Rosalind School – laptop computers ...... 101
- 6 - Robert and Doreen Walline Fund Family Violence Action Society ...... 109 – Counselling and education for parents and children Larry and Ester Williams Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 115 – Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Designated Funds Designated funds allow donors to name specific charitable organizations to receive grants on an annual basis. Phil Anderson Family Memorial Fund Bethel Lutheran Church of Camrose ...... 481 Augustana – Drever Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 200 Rudy and Flora Baker Scholarship Fund Scholarship to medical school student . . . . . 572 Beaton Family Fund Lakeland College – Scholarship ...... 911 Jeff Blaeser Memorial Fund Camrose Association for Community Living . . 174 – TIPS and Self Advocates Programs Boys and Girls Club Fund Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club ...... 104 – Kidway, Keystone and Athlete Mentoring Programs Cliff and Petra Brager Fund Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute ...... 95 Camrose Sport Development Society Fund City of Camrose – Arena air conditioning upgrade .62,000 Dwayne Elaschuk Memorial Scholarship Fund University of Saskatchewan – Scholarship . . . 245 Dick and Pat Gillespie Fund Town of Daysland – Cemetery ...... 52 Lou and Charlotte Golka Fund Village of Irma – Cemetery ...... 60 Lou and Charlotte Golka Fund Town of Hardisty – Cemetery ...... 115 Lou and Charlotte Golka Fund St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Prague Cemetery . . 60 Grattidge Family Fund 4-H Foundation of Alberta ...... 1,000 Grattidge Family Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 1,341 Outdoor Education Bursary Grattidge Family Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 585 Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Don and Jean Green Fund Hastings Lake Lutheran Bible Camp Association . . 73 Don and Jean Green Fund Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute ...... 73 Stan and Gladys Hambly Fund Scholarship at CCHS ...... 258 Hardisty Community Fund Town of Hardisty – Community Project . . . . 115 Ross and Denise Irving Fund Camrose Public Library ...... 2,927 Ruth and Sid James Memorial Fund Killam and District Municipal Library . . . . . 117 – Purchase books
- 7 - Marvin and Betty Johnson Memorial Fund City of Camrose – Four Seasons Environmental Park . 124 Norman Johnston Memorial Fund Alliance and District Museum Society . . . . . 31 Joe Kost Memorial Fund Town of Hardisty – Cemetery ...... 104 Sandy and Carl Krenning Culinary Fund CCHS Grad furthering in Culinary Arts . . . . 100 Laird Family Fund City of Camrose – Camrose Minor Sports . . . 104 Sponsor Program Lions Club of Camrose Legacy Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 550 – Len Palmer Memorial Award Lions Club of Camrose Legacy Fund Camrose and District Music Festival Assn...... 750 Lions Club of Camrose Legacy Fund Camp Health, Hope & Happiness Society . . . 500 Lions Club of Camrose Legacy Fund City of Camrose – Minor Sports ...... 500 W. F. MacDonald Family Fund Battle River Regional Division #31 ...... 4,387 – two scholarships, one academic, one technical Erik and Gunvor Mygind Fund CCHS Graduates Scholarship ...... 723 Mygind Music Fund CCHS Music Program ...... 104 Ness Family Fund Augustana Campus, U of A – Scholarship . . . 111 Cecil and Art Peacock Fund Village of Alliance – Cemetery ...... 126 Donald and Mary Ann Pfeffer Fund Town of Daysland ...... 190 – Arena and Sunbeam Drop-in Centre Ken and Audrey Rayment Fund St. Andrew’s Anglican Church ...... 123 Rhine Family Fund CCHS Cosmetology Award ...... 121 Frank and Mabel Lindsay Angus Robson Fund Strome Community Church ...... 55 Frank and Mabel Lindsay Angus Robson Fund Strome and District Historical Society . . . . . 55 Al and Ann Schloss Endowment Fund CCHS Scholarship ...... 1,000 Vernon Schnyder Fund Camrose and District Senior Centre ...... 114 Donald Spady Memorial Fund Village of Alliance – Cemetery ...... 100 Mike and Doris Stolee Fund Bethany Lutheran Church, Donalda ...... 136 Storvik Family Fund Village of Bawlf – Cemetery ...... 105 Norman and Eloise Umbach Fund CCHS Scholarship ...... 101 Donor-advised Funds Donor-advised funds make it possible for donors to provide advice about the choice of grant recipients each year. Andreassen Family Fund Neighbor Aid Camrose Inc...... 164 – Food for Kids Program, Jack Stuart School
- 8 - Bricker - Drever Fund Town of Hardisty – Arena ...... 140 Camrose Rotary Club Fund Augustana Campus, U of A ...... 1,190 – Rotary Youth Leadership Canoe Trip Cyril and Marguerite Drever Memorial Fund Sedgewick High School Scholarship ...... 250 Ricky James Hillaby Memorial Fund Camrose Association for Community Living . . 176 – Summer camp program Harry M. Kuntz Memorial Fund Camrose Arts Society – Camrose Children’s Choir . 600 Stolee Family Fund Bethany Group – Hospice Palliative Care Assess. . 1,446 Flow-through Funds Sometimes donors make gifts to the Battle River Community Foundation that are to be used as grants in the current year. The following grants were made in 2011: Estate of Marie Annesley Battle River Animal Protection Society . . . . 700 Brian and Bonnie Austrom CCHS Melissa Austrom Scholarship . . . . . 500 Camrose Booster Ltd. Neighbor Aid Camrose Inc...... 1,567 – Food for Kids Program, Jack Stuart School Camrose Booster Ltd. Camrose Open Door Assn. FASD Programming . 392 Dale and Shelly Drever Hughenden School 100th Anniversary . . . . 1,000 Ken and Iris Drever Village of Lougheed – 100th Anniversary . . . 600 Evraz Camrose Works Forestburg School – Scholarship ...... 274 Evraz Camrose Works Town of Hardisty – Arena ...... 149 Evraz Camrose Works Town of Killam – Arena ...... 214 Evraz Camrose Works Self-contained Breathing Apparatus ...... 224 Evraz Camrose Works Village of Lougheed – Arena ...... 224 Berdie Fowler Camrose and District Boys and Girls Club . . . . . 1,896 – Kidway, Keystone and Athlete Mentoring Programs Berdie Fowler Village of Hughenden – Arena ...... 60 Jim and Janet Hillaby CAFCL, Summer Camp Program ...... 24 in memory of Ricky James Hillaby Tony Hladun and Deanne Morrow Alberta Literacy Society – CALC ...... 5,925 – adult literacy programs Tony Hladun and Deanne Morrow Camrose Women’s Shelter Society ...... 4,000 – school supplies for children Sandy and Carl Krenning CCHS Grad furthering in Culinary Arts . . . . 500
- 9 - Flow-Through Donations Designated for the Reading University Program Alberta Teachers’ Association Battle River Local #32 ...... 500 Kenneth and Bonnie Anderson ...... 100 Anonymous Donor ...... 19,611 Augustana University College – Faculty Association ...... 1,500 Jim and Beth Balshaw ...... 190 Camrose Booster Ltd...... 6,000 Central Agencies Inc...... 6,000 Elliott’s Auto Care Ltd...... 100 Evraz Camrose Works ...... 1,500 Berdie Fowler ...... 1,000 A. Hansen & Sons Construction (Camrose) Ltd...... 1,000 JPC Foundation (Joe and Paula Cramer) ...... 6,000 Lynn Reesor ...... 100 David and Helen Samm ...... 1,500 Ronald and Joannie Zimmer, in memory of Gilbert Huber ...... 100 Reading University increases basic skills Research says that children spend the first three years of school learning to read. In the years after that, they use their reading skills to learn everything else. Reading University is targeted at those young learners who need a bit more time and support to ensure their literacy skills are well developed. More than 50 grade 2 and 3 children in Camrose and Tofield took advantage of the opportunity to enhance their basic literacy skills in the summer of 2011, by participating in the third annual Reading University. Reading U, offered at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta, as well as at CW Sears School in Tofield, is a fun and activity- filled way for children to build their basic literacy skills. They spend time with books and work sheets, as well as doing a range of activities and field trips designed to increase their skill, all under the guidance of Battle River School Division teachers and educational assistants. According to follow-up information provided by both parents and teachers, Reading University helps children increase not only their A highlight of Reading University 2011 was skill, but their confidence in their own ability to learn. In the words a visit with Snowbirds pilot Brett Parker, who of one parent, “since Reading University (my child) has more belief showed students his manual and emphasized in what he can do.” the importance of reading for understanding gauges and instruments while flying.
- 10 - Professional Advisors are both a resource and a support The level of support provided by professional advisors brings with it a strong statement of the important place that Battle River Community Foundation holds in our local area. The Battle River Community Foundation encourages donors who are considering financial gifts of a significant size to work with their own professional advisors to ensure well thought- out decisions are made and both personal and family needs are met. It’s an honour for the Foundation to be included in the long-term plans of donors, but it’s important that those plans be financially sound. Professional advisors from throughout the local area act as a resource to their clients and help them prepare long-term plans. But in addition to that client support, there are a number of professional advisors who are themselves strong financial supporters of the Battle River Community Foundation. Some have even started their own funds through the Foundation. In 2011, a total of $12,850 was donated to the Battle River Community Foundation by local professional advisors during the annual fundraising luncheon. Our sincere thanks to the professional advisors who act as both a resource and a source of financial support to the Foundation. Professional Advisors who contributed to the Battle River Community Foundation in 2011 include: Battle River Credit Union Rod Knaut Dave Chamberlain, Sun Life Financial Corey Kudrowich, Investors Group Cindy Cook, RBC Investments Larry Lewsaw Dan Cunningham, Camrose Insurance Services Norm Mayer, Central Agencies Lawrence Dufresne Grant Nahirniak, Investors Group Scott Farnham, Farnham West Stolee Deb Oracheski, Nesbitt Burns Fielding and Company Doug Sawle Harberg Nikiforuk Wood Jon Stolee, Farnham West Stolee Don Howden, Raymond James Tien Rostad Larry Johnson Martin West, Farnham West Stolee Mike Keleman, Camrose Insurance Services Janice Zimmerman, H&R Block
- 11 - Flagstaff communities support their local “community builders” Residents of Sedgewick and the surrounding Flagstaff County filled the Sedgewick Hall in April of 2011 to support and celebrate three very special members of the local community. The evening paid homage to Rev. Richard Conrad, Pastor Nolan Haring and Rev. Randy Hedeman, three gentlemen who, between them, have contributed more than 75 years of service to the local area. The three local church leaders all came from other areas and were brought to Sedgewick to lead a local congregation. Rev. Randy Hedeman, Rev. Richard Conrad, Pastor Nolan Haring Despite opportunities to move on, each of the three, along with their respective families, grew to love the local area and made the commitment to stay put. At the tribute night, a variety of speakers celebrated the significant contributions each of the three have made, not just to the parishioners they serve but to the entire town in which they have chosen to live. Speakers also acknowledged the important support provided by each of the celebrants’ spouses. Typically, community builders are described as people who are caring, compassionate and place a high priority on meeting the needs of others. These celebrants displayed true community builder characteristics right from the beginning of this event, when they each agreed to participate only if the evening could be shared between them all, and not focused solely on any of them as individuals. They also all stressed that they were involved in the event not to draw attention to themselves, but for the benefit of the community. And benefit the community they did! Between the strong ticket sales and with the assistance of a lively auction event, more than $22,000 was raised. Much of the background organization of this event was done by area residents Jim and Mell Hampshire, themselves the founders of a fund through the Battle River Community Foundation and also community builders in their own right. The dollars raised have been used to establish the Flagstaff Fund, which will support important programs and activities throughout Flagstaff County, long into the future.
- 12 - Happy to help others Lorne and Marlene Pearson call themselves “pretty ordinary” people. “We’re not fancy and we don’t need much,” Lorne explains. “If we can help make things better for others along the way, that’s a win-win for all of us.” Lorne and Marlene both grew up in east central Alberta – he near Metisko and she at Wainwright – and still have a number of relatives in that area. When they married 50 years ago, the couple settled in near where they were raised. Lorne worked in the oilfield, which often took him away from home, and Marlene was busy with the couple’s growing Marlene and Lorne Pearson family, which included a daughter and two sons. It was the health needs of their son Steven that led the couple to Camrose 31 years ago. Born with Spina Bifida, the boy often needed services that were only available through the Glenrose Hospital in Edmonton so the family packed up and relocated to a community that was closer to the city. While Steven passed away 17 years ago, at the age of 25 and the Pearson’s daughter has since moved to Drayton Valley, son Rob is still in Camrose and works closely with his parents. In 1980 Lorne started Pearson Trucking. At one time the busy firm had 18 trucks on the road, in addition to providing front end loaders. Though Lorne is still active in the business and Marlene does the books, they’re also happy to let Rob take care of “lots of things” and they now spend winters in Arizona. It’s more than five years ago since Lorne and Marlene started a fund with the Battle River Community Foundation, which they continue to add to every year. They like the fact that the Foundation was started locally and supports people who live locally, too. It was BRCF’s funding of school breakfast programs that first drew Lorne and Marlene’s attention – feeding hungry children was a cause they wanted to support – and for the first years, they wanted allocations from their fund directed to those programs. But now, they’re happy to let the Board decide what projects should receive support. “The Board is in touch with what’s needed,” says Marlene. “We’re happy to serve the needs of the community.” “It can be a long trail for some folks,” says Lorne. “If we can help a few kids have breakfast or learn to read, or make sure there’s a program for someone who needs it, we want to.”
- 13 - A life-changing Imagine spending a week in a canoe, paddling hours a day no matter what the weather, packing everything you need for survival, camping at river’s edge each night and trying to ensure that the natural environment is left unchanged by your presence. Could you do it? Each year, the Battle River Community Foundation, along with the Camrose Rotary Club, assists members of the Battle River School Division and the Camrose Police Service, with guiding support from members of the Outdoor Education program at Augustana, to invite local youth on this very adventure. The group of junior and senior high school students is a combination of kids who have leadership potential and kids who are perceived to be at risk of making negative choices for their future. The trip Some years the weather provides an additional challenge to is an opportunity to challenge their own trip participants. ideas of themselves and find their internal strength. Constable John Fernhout has been the Camrose Police Service School Resource Officer for several years and has been on the canoe trip more than once. John explains his role as being able to break down barriers between young people and the police, by interacting regularly with kids. He is visible in local schools on a daily basis, participates in school activities and events, and makes himself available to talk with students. The kids, John believes, learn to see police officers as a source of advice and support, rather than a threat, and may turn to him for help if they need it. Participating in the canoe trip is a unique and different way of establishing relationships with students in need. “There are no stats or data on the success of this trip,” says John. “There’s no real way to measure the decisions that kids did not make, or the number of laws that did not get broken as a result of the trip, but I believe it makes a difference.” “If we reach one kid who decides to make a better life, to me that’s a success. And I know we’ve Negotiating the swells requires teamwork. done that.”
- 14 - opportunity John sees the canoe trip as opening up a whole new world for the students who participate. It requires a lot of trust and collaboration to successfully navigate the water – not to mention the conditions on land at the beginning and end of each day. Keeping dry, making a fire, cooking food, packing dishes and ensuring the site is left clean are all part of the ongoing requirements of participating. Junior high school teacher Paul Lange Each day starts and ends on land. All supplies are carried in has also participated in the trip on and the goal is to leave the environment as clean at departure as more than one occasion. He sees it as when the group arrived. a privilege to be able to challenge both himself and his students in this way. “We’re not just a teacher and a student on this trip,” he says. “We have to cooperate and pull together as teammates.” “The kids develop a new sense of themselves. They gain a new appreciation for their own inner strength and their ability to take on tough challenges. They gain a lot of confidence in themselves.” When you’re a teenager, having a strong belief in yourself can make a significant impact on the decisions you make. Along with the gorgeous scenery, the glimpses of wildlife and the wide variation in weather, both John and Paul feel there’s an opportunity for kids to look at their own lives while they’re on the water. “It gives the kids a chance to think about where they’re at and where they want to go with their future,” says John. “This trip gives the kids a sense of the bigger world and what they want their place in it to be.” Both Paul and John see this trip as a great partnership, and they’re grateful to all the stakeholders that make it happen. They acknowledge the funding provided by the Battle River Community Foundation, through a variety of funds; the great guidance provided by members of the Outdoor Education program at Augustana, without whose skill and experience the trip could not succeed; the Battle River School Division which encourages students and staff to participate; and the Camrose Police Service which makes it possible for an officer to be part of the event. “It’s a big investment of time and money,” says John. “But I believe it’s a worthwhile investment.” “The trip isn’t magic – kids don’t come back perfect. But they definitely come back Safety equipment is a must, even on sunny days. different.”
- 15 - Camrose couple excited their plan is coming together Carl and Sandy Krenning have been planning this event for 10 years and they’re excited it’s finally coming together. The scholarship fund established by the Camrose couple a decade ago, and which they’ve built up through annual contributions, has now reached the point where, this year, the first scholarship will be awarded from the Carl and Sandy Krenning Culinary Fund, to a student pursuing post-secondary training in the Culinary Arts. Krennings, who owned and operated KFC in Camrose for more than 20 years, as well as owning The Colonel’s Store for 10 years, are pleased to see their fund growing and are looking forward to supporting students’ post-secondary schooling. Located as it was, “next door” to the Camrose Composite High School, KFC was a great choice for students seeking after-school jobs or work experience placements. “There were a lot of students who worked for us over the years,” Sandy recalls. “We see some of them now, established in their own professions locally, or who look us up to tell us what they’re doing, and it’s very gratifying. Some have gone Sandy and Carl Krenning on to careers in the culinary field and we’re really happy about that.” Carl says the couple is also happy to offer a fund with a rather unique focus, which is available to the specific group of students interested in the Culinary Arts or the associated field of hotel management. “This is a wide-open industry. There is great opportunity, but the first step is getting training. We’re very pleased to help with generating interest in this field and creating possibilities for young people to increase their level of skill.” The Krennings know it can be difficult for young people to find the resources necessary to participate in post-secondary education, and they feel privileged to be able to make that available. The couple also says they saw the potential of working through the Battle River Community Foundation right from the very beginning. Now, 10 years after making their financial commitment, they continue to think highly of the Foundation, its Board and, especially, the good work that it does. “The Foundation has really done a service to the community and we’re honoured to have a role in that,” says Carl. “What better place to invest than in the future of our youth.”
- 16 - Battle River Credit Union shares philosophy of giving back Battle River Credit Union has 11 branches in East Central Alberta and a strong commitment to supporting the communities that have helped it Camrose – City Centre flourish. “Our members have been very loyal,” says President of the Board Alan Fielding. “We and they have thrived and it’s appropriate for us to support all the areas in which we work.” That’s why the Credit Union was among the first to establish a fund with the Battle River Community Foundation – to give back to the areas it serves. The Alliance Battle River Credit Union named its funds in honour of long-time President Leif Osback, of Sedgewick, who served through the 1980s. In addition to making an initial gift, Battle River Credit Union adds to its fund on an annual basis, so both the principle and the interest available for community grants continues to grow. According to Alan Fielding, who has been President of the Battle River Credit Castor Union Board since 1989, there’s a good fit between the two organizations. “Credit Unions were formed to support local areas at a time when big institutions weren’t as involved or willing to supply credit in rural areas,” he explains. “The Battle River Community Foundation is also committed to supporting our local communities and to being flexible in order to meet local needs. It’s a good fit for us.” Fielding believes the Battle River Community Foundation is a good thing, Daysland because it provides a venue through which individuals and organizations can give back. “It’s the best way I know to benefit the community in general.” The Leif Osback Fund is not directed to any specific area. Rather, the allocation of available funds is left to the discretion of the Foundation. “They’re in tune with the needs,” says Fielding. “We trust them to make good decisions.” Killam
Camrose – West End Viking Sedgewick
Vegreville Two Hills Stettler
- 17 - Camrose community builders night a roaring success Camrose and area residents turned out in droves to honour 2011 Community Builders honorees Norm and Betty Mayer. The long-time Camrose business owners and community supporters were celebrated in fine fashion, with kind words, good humour and an outpouring of generosity. Their personal philosophy of giving closely matches the Battle River Community Foundation’s belief in being kind, compassionate and supportive of the community around you. Norm and Betty have been active “community builders” since they arrived in Camrose in the 1960s, always finding the time, energy and dollars to support community events and activities. They’ve been volunteers and donors personally, as well as through their business – Central Agencies – and also through Norm’s many years of service as an elected municipal official, including five terms as Mayor. Norm and Betty don’t think of themselves as “heroes” or “stars” in any way. As Norm has humbly said Norm and Betty Mayer on numerous occasions, “we know we can’t cure all the problems of the world, but we can help someone. So we do.” The tribute event included heart-felt words of admiration from the couple’s friends and family. An additional highlight of the October celebration was the fast-paced live auction, which offered up a variety of items, ranging from a vacation gift certificate entitling the purchaser to dream about all the vacations that Norm and Betty have never taken to lunch with the couple at Norm’s favorite place – his office. With all the different revenue sources, including a gift from Norm and Betty themselves, the evening brought more than $90,000 into the Battle River Community Foundation. The big winner, of course, was the community of Camrose, which will be the beneficiary of this tribute evening far into the future, as proceeds will be used to carry on Norm and Betty’s support of important local projects.
- 18 - 2011 Annual Report Recognition List Donors The Battle River Community Foundation recognizes all of those who have contributed to its funds. Accumulated donations to December 31, 2011 are listed below: $500,000 to $1,000,000 $25,000 to $49,999 Camrose Flying Club Anonymous Al and Ann Schloss Family Camrose K-40 Club Ronald Brimacombe Doug and Debbie Appleby John and Muriel Chamberlain Geraldine Bablitz Community Foundations of Canada $250,000 to $499,999 Canadian Bull Congress and the Gerry and Cathy Davis Elwyn and Helen Grattidge Camrose Regional Exhibition Cliff and Brenda Denham Estate of Denise Irving Gerrie and Linda Dey The families of Frank and June Meraw Alan and Valerie Fielding Cyril and Marguerite Drever Berdie Fowler William R. Drever $100,000 to $249,999 Blain and Marlene Fowler Edmonton Community Foundation Allan and Ethel Beaton A. Hansen & Sons Construction Evraz Camrose Works Estate of Millicent Bethge Hi Way 13 Transport Ltd. Dave and Joann Fetzner Estate of Margaret Bowthorpe Ray and Muriel Hong Abe and Ethel Friesen Camrose Rotary Club Investors Group Financial Harry Gaede Central Agencies Inc. Services Inc. Dick and Pat Gillespie Ken and Iris Drever James and Romonda Kuntz Arthur L. Ginter Art French Tom and Melanie Kuntz Lou and Charlotte Golka William G. Gilmore Foundation Alver and Arlene Person Archie Graumann Lions Club of Camrose Kevin Pratt and Jacqueline Schaffter Jean and Don Green Ron and Vivianne Grue Norm and Betty Mayer Peter and Doris Spady Estate of John Hagel J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Robert and Doreen Walline Ron and Peggy Hauser Gunvor Mygind $10,000 to $24,999 Gordon and Arlene Hay David and Gail Stolee Agricore United Haywood Securities Inc. $50,000 to $99,999 Ebba Anderson Jim and Janet Hillaby Alberta Government Marie Annesley Bonnie Hutchinson Community Spirit Program Anonymous Hugh and Betty Irving Brian and Bonnie Austrom Doris Anderson Robert and Karen James Barry Grue Knud and Louise Jensen Anonymous Joan Baumle - Baumle Farms Ltd. Manfred Jesswein Estate of Rudolph J. ( Rudy) Baker Sam and Anna Marie Belke The childern of Battle River Credit Union Ltd. Bob and Lesley Bell Marvin and Betty Johnson Camrose Booster Ltd. Doug and Diane Berg LeRoy Johnson Anthony Hladun Aksel and Eileen Birkjar Estate of Norman Johnston and Deanne Morrow Grant and Elizabeth Blaeser Klug’s Sheet Metal (Camrose) Ltd. J.P.C. Foundation Bob and Pat Dorsett Carl and Sandy Krenning (Joe and Paula Cramer) Border Paving Ltd. Corey Kudrowich Estate of Frank McMillan Kevin and Allyson Gurr Tim and Michelle Laird Dale and Cheryl Powell Bert and Sharon Bromley The Kathleen and Leonard Doreen and Robert Walline Burgar Funeral Home Corkery Foundation and the families of the Camrose and District Martha Lindsay late Harry M. Kuntz Family Thrift Shop Lorne and Marlene Pearson
- 19 - Donors (continued) Lou’s Fashions (Camrose) Ltd. Robert and Darlene Wold Larry Johnson Professional Corp. Gordon and Adeline MacDonald Gerald Zimmerman Daryl and Judy Larson James and Valerie Mayer Jeffery and Natalie Lawson Catherine R. McCoomb and Family $5,000 to $9,999 Calvin and Teresa Lewis Margie McCrea Acumen Capital Finance Estate of Mildred MacPhee Partners Limited Larry and Esther McDonald Robert and Ida Majeski Robert Agrey Fred and Jean Molnar Walter and Myrtle McNary Dana Andreassen Robert and Minnie Moro Meridian Manufacturing Group Wilf and Lois Aspenes Gordon and Frieda Ness Lee and Karin Naslund Avenir Capital Corporation Nokian Tyres Inc. David and Karen Ofrim S. William Batke Norsemen Inn Debbie and Sidney Orcheski Bonness Oilfield Supply Ltd. Donna Oberg Don and Beverly Penner Norma Branes Estate of J. D. Ofrim Peters & Co. Limited Camrose Insurance Services Ltd. Robbie O’Riordan Richard Snethun-Polar Grove CFCW (Newcap Broadcasting) Farms Inc. Panhandle Productions Ltd. Stan and Sharleen Chevraux Harold and Corinne Parfett Richard and Lorna Read Citizen Advocacy Society Don and Chris Rebus Cecil Peacock of Camrose Lee and Gene Penman By and Sue Reesor Marion deJongh Donald Rombough Peterson Instrument Services Ltd. Ellard Dilworth Donald and Mary Ann Pfeffer Robert E. Rombough Drever Agencies Inc. Francis Saville Kurt and Helen Pilger Cliff and Bev Drever James and Mabel Quast Walter and Lucille Siwak Dale and Shelley Drever Bob and Sheila Smith Ken and Audrey Rayment Douglas and Helen Drever Raymond James Ltd. Irene Streberg Red and Fran Elliott the Real Canadian Superstore Dr. R. D. and Lois Reikie Robert H.J. Elliott Remax Real Estate (Camrose) Trader Classified Media Fielding & Company LLP Augustana Faculty, U of A Margaret Rhine Carol M. Finley Mabel Robson Wayne and Cheri Watson Firstenergy Capital Corp. Marvin and Margaret Weber The families of Flagstaff Creative Writers Betty and Gordon Rombough Antonio and Annamaria Fresia $2,500 to $4,999 Darrell and Lila Rosland Brian and Eva Golka Herb and Carolyn Andersen David and Helen Samm Kevin Golka Andreassen Borth Vernon Schnyder Darell Goodrich Bill Andreassen and Shuman Insurance Ltd. Eugene and Joanne Goodrich Margaret Weir Andreassen Jon and Shannon Stolee Greg’s Contracting Services Ltd. Anonymous Mike and Doris Stolee Harberg Nikiforuk Wood Augustana University College Sheila Streberg Marian Harrison Faculty Assn. Robert J. Taylor Jason Heise B & D Simons Trucking Tee Pee Trade and RV Centre Ltd. Bruce and Beverly Heroux Stuart and Lorna Bailey Allan and Viola Throndson Warren and Faye Holte Jim and Beth Balshaw Tien Rostad LLP John and Nancy Howard Rick and Patricia Bergseth Town & Country Guardian Drugs Don Howden BMO Bank of Montreal C. Eloise Umbach Dennis and Shirley Johnson Robert and Janet Borth Norman and Jean White Josie Jordan Allan and Marlene Brager Esther Williams Daniel and Jean Knudtson David and Melody Brager Tom and Edith Williams Lamb Ford Sales Ltd. Jim and Marie Brager
- 20 - Donors (continued) Leslie and Lorraine Brager Ralph and Kaye Rud Roger Epp and Rhonda Harder-Epp Connie Braim Allan and Marie Schielke Roy and Lynn Fixsen Camrose Custom Cabinets Denis and Elizabeth Schmidt Fossum Construction Camrose Open Door Association Scotiabank and Consullting Services Ltd. Cenovus Employee Foundation Daryl and Leta Shillington Gaume Farms Ltd. David and Linda Chamberlain Bruce and Glenys Smith Marie Giesbrecht John and Betty Cheram Randy and Maryann Sroka Doug and Sue Griffiths Andrew and Beverly Church Dennis and Irene Streberg Terry Hamilton Leonard and Sharon Church Otto and Marlene Streberg Jim and Mell Hampshire Cliff and Vickie Cullum Doug and Mary Tien David and Hollie Heroux Ray Drever Graham and Carol Wideman Debbie Hillaby James and Deb Drever Zetsen Master Builders Inc. Wyatt and Vera Hinkey W. K. Drever Agencies Ltd. $1,000 to $2,499 Helen Jacobson EnCana Cares Foundation Dean and Beth Jarrett Alberta Teachers’ Association Dr. George Evenson Battle River Local 32 Jeffery and Kimberly Johnson Scott and Linda Farnham William and Cindy Anderson Andrew and Susan Judson Reno and Jeannine Gauthier David and Wenche Andreassen John and Ann Kendall Laurel Goodrich Jim and Cathy Andreassen Roger and Ardelle Kerr Ed and Pearl Grue Meri Andreassen and Paul Johnston Killam Feed & Farm Supply HNH Cat Contractors Ltd. ATB Financial Knaut Johnson Bill and Lorna Holmes Gene and Pat Badry Barristers and Solicitors Anjah Howard Battle River Implements Ltd. Kroeger Financial Services Diane Hutchinson Tim and Brenda Belec Doyle and Laura Kuntz Lois Jacobson Ryan and Jody Bergseth Norman and Sophie Kuntz Kirk Jensen Bergums’ Oilfield Service Ltd. Raymond Kuntz and Allan Kerr Larry and Ann Blatz Helene Ouellette-Kuntz Rod and Shirley Knaut Beth Borgel Greg and Susan Lemay Deb Lentz Walter Brickman Vernon Linzmeyer Franco and Emanuela Leoni Ordean and Lavona Broen Losness Insurance Agencies Ltd. Larry and Janice Lewsaw Randle and Eileen Broen Einar Losness Linda Norman Professional Corp. Camrose Chrysler Ltd. John and Mary Lougheed Carmen and Linda Loberg Camrose H & R Block (1990) Frank Lovsin Losness Drilling (2005) Ltd. Camrose Solo Club Neil Lunty M. D. Cloarec Professional Canadian Nurs-ette Distributors Ltd. Robert and Jo-Ellen Lyslo Corporation Central Web Offset Ltd. Stephen Maltby Scott MacKinnon CIBC Walter and Jean Manchakowski Craig and Tracy Martin Coil-Tech Services Ltd. Darrell and Gayle McClements Gordon and Linda McLean Community Home Directory Bob and Mary McKinnon Shane and Linda McLean Rhonda Conrad Estate of Elsie Miller Wynn and Judy McLean Cindy and Wade Cook David and Patricia Muirhead Grant Nahirniak Coulee Hill Farms Mary Noullett On Track-Kuntz & Company Inc. D.L. Schultz Professional Corp. Jim and Ruth Ofrim Mike Ploner Dee - Jay Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Stan and Gloria Olson RBC Royal Bank Lyle Dodsworth Verlyn and Mardell Olson Rosalind Elks No. 209 Drumloche Farm Ryan and Megan Paterson Ken and Shirley Rostad Elliott’s Auto Care Ltd. John and Carmen Person
- 21 - Donors (continued) Plan It Consulting Inc. Cory Bablitz James and Sherry Cardiff Robert and Lois Ponto Ron and Anita Baier Todd and Carrie Carriere Bruce Pound Robert and Valerie Bailey Harold Carter Prefontaine Agencies Dawn Bailey CentraCam Vocational Lloyd Reed Flavian and Ellen Barlage Training Association Phyllis Robertson Nancy Bateman Marshall and Debbie Chalmers Ted and Karen Robinson Ken and Connie Baxandall Lorie and Connie Christenson Rosalind Agricultural Society Gary and Sharon Bendfeld Justina Christians Ross Agri-Supplies (Camrose) Inc. Daniel and Cindy Bentley Maxine Cole Al and Jackie Rostad Joyce Bergseth Richard Conrad The Daybreak Del Bergum Bob and Karen Conrad Rotary Club of Camrose Gunhild Berke Scott and Barb Cookson S.R.B. Investments Elmer Berke Ernest Cookson and Eunice Losness Jean Saville Nathalie Bernard for Ecole Sifton Kathleen Corkery Doug Sawle Ernie and Letha Bertschi Lee and Sherri Creasy Gordon and Mina Schieck Cory and Diane Bish Donald and Carol Creasy Kathy Schwab Ron and Janet Blatz Creative Bedrooms Ltd. Mary Jean Scullion Gloria Blumhagen Trevor and Sheryl Culbert Tom and Angela Seto Veronica Blumhagen George and Evelyn Cunningham Brian Sharp Sanford and Gwendolyn Boettger Lenard and Rosemarie Cunningham Monty Sommer Michael Borth John and Sheila Cunningham Roger and Lori Stokowski Frances Bowlan Bruce Dahl Allan and Beryle Strandberg Ronald and Janey Bownes David and Darlene Dahle Szoke & Sons Ranch Ltd. Marc and Sonja Braim Ron and Eilene Damberger The Soap Stop Denise Bratland Mavis Danielson Tish’s Fashion & Finery Keith and Jean Brennan Kjeryn Davis TNT Instrumentation Inc. Larry and Dorothy Bricker Richard and Elaine DeBock Stanley and Mary Trautman Lorne and Mary Broen Brenda Deringer Vital Effect Inc. Neil and Charlene Brown Hazel Dingman Edith L. Watt Herbert and Doreen Buchholz Edward and Linda Djos Weber Funeral Home Ltd. Donna Dolany Ralph and Rose Weller Levern and Cindy Bullee Rod Doody Martin G. West Professional Corp. John and Jerry-Lynn Burden John and Carol Zerkee Hazel Burden Norma Doody Larry Burden Kevin and Sharon Drader The following also made Barry and Carol Burkard Robert and Shirley Drager contributions during 2011: Beatrice Burkard W.K. Drever Agencies 1991 Inc. Kay Abrahamson Shirley Busse Kathy Drysdale Terry and Sharon Adams Laurie Callsen Ernie and Elaine Duchscherer Daniel and Valerie Adamson Joe Cameron Lawrence and Denise Dufresne Laura M. Anderson Melba Cameron Clifford and Mary Durand Kenneth and Bonnie Anderson Camrose Academy of Dance Society Albert Eckstrand Dora Anderson Camrose Association for Ian and Gail Eckstrand William and Rhonda Anderson Community Living Edith Eckstrand James and Velma Armitage Camrose Booster Staff Fund Daniel Edey Austrom Consulting Ltd. Camrose Registry Ltd. Doreen Eldey The Auto Shoppe Camrose Skating Club Electro Tel
- 22 - Donors (continued) Reg and Elly Enright Margaret M. Hall Daniel and Gertrude Lewis Mary Ellen & Vince Eriksson Steve and Dawn Hambly Cecil and Betty Lewis Gordon and Carol Fadum Ed and Debbie Hamel Brad Lewis Art Fadum and June Osborne David and Roseanne Hampshire Lorna C. Lien Farnham West Stolee LLP Kristen Hansen Kevin and Lori Lindholm Mary-Carol Farquharson Neil and Denny Hansen Max and Alice Lindstrand Doris Farvolden Jim Harris Victoria Litke Ann and Reg Fee Harold and Marilyn Haugen Rene Litke Dorothy Felgate Ray and Audrey Heck Rickie and Leona Litke Orest and Lorraine Filiewych Randall and Mary Hedeman Eldon and Judy Litke Finley Masonry Patricia Jean Heie Leon and Joyce Lohner Don and Dixie Fischer Rosanna Heise Clara Lohner Jeff and Jaima Fixsen Connie Herder Stan Lohner Margot Fontaine Damian and Glenda Herle Grace Lowther Don Forestier and Sue Hosford Niels and Thelma Hjorth Wayne and Edith Lunty Doug and Leola Forster Hazel Hoff Melvin Lunty Brian and Laurie Forster Holbie’s Glass Ltd. Lilyon Hale Lunty Edna Francoeur Ray and Elaine Hook Malcolm and Lynn Lyseng Maurice and Gloria Francoeur Cliff and Dorothy Hoyme Lowell and Donna Lyseng Irvin and Pat Frank Brian and Eileen Hunter Patricia MacKinnon Glen and Bonnie Freadrich Don and Nola Hutchinson Don MacKinnon Betty Friesen Grant and Joanne Jackson Arnie Mackowosky Terry and Faith Gabert Rick and Karen Jacobsen Jim and Marie MacLeod Vic and Phyllis Gabruck Roman and Carol Jahns Rod and Vi Madison Robert Gaffney Emma Jahns Jun and Constance Mah Kayla Gaffney Dave and Ioan Jober Arnold and Susan Malone Ryan and Tammy Galenza Dayle Johnson Daniel and Rita Marler Ernie and Denise Gamroth Phil and Loretta Johnson Davin and Erin Martinson George Gascoyne and Rena Pulyk Dale and Jackie Johnson Clarence and Donna Mastel Avis Gerards Susan Jones-Kupka Richard and Myrtle Matthews Ken and Edith Gerber Ken and Doreen Kasur Brian and Elaine Matthiessen Gary and Joan Gibeault Kay Jay Holding Ltd. Everett and Anita Mayne Peter and Kathleen Gill Roy and Betty Kells Paul and Colleen McKinstry Anne Marie Gill Adam Klug Garry and Coullette Mesenchuk Ted and Louise Gillespie Sheldon Kobsar Norton and Olive Metcalfe Janet Gojmerac Helen Kopach Lyle and Marina Metz Byron and Joyce Grabo Vivian Kortgaard Arnold Meyers Gordon and Lynette Graff Brian Kroeger Flo and Sharon Mickla Clayton and Carolyn Graham Walter and Leone Kuefler Cory and Karla Millar Daniel or Lorraine Grahn Jean Kumar Alvin and Sheila Miller Carol Green David and Lois Larson Enid Moe Murray and Kathie Green Duff and Barb Layton Jonathan Mohr and Kerry and Dora Grettum Dwayne and Jane Leedholm Robyn Simpson Mohr Ray (Bob) Grettum Don and Carol Lehr Tony and Lori Mokry Randy and Carla Grove John and Patricia Leslie Michael and Brenda Mucz Evert and Ruth Grue A. William and Debbie Leslie David and Debbie Muise
- 23 - Donors (continued) Douglas and Dianne Munro Rod and Sheilagh Ross Ms. Ellen Thirsk Darcy and Shelley Munro Calvin and Leona Ross Greg and Ginette Thirsk Rick and Elaine Myers Royal Canadian Legion Br. 94 Brent and Tammy Thompson Gordon and Yvonne Myrehaug Clare and Elsie Rudosky TLB’s Contracting Peter and Christine Myrehaug Eldon Saruk and Grace Fedak Wayne and Lisa Tomaszewski Doris Nelson Helen Sather Triple Nine Contracting Harold and Betty Nelson Marvin and Judy Sawatzky Henry and Lois Trottier Carl Ness Kenneth and Karen Schaupmeyer Brian Tweedy Gilbert and Pat Niehaus Patty Schulte Orville VanDewark Donna Niehaus Dallas and Janice Schweer Henry Vandewark Barry and Rosemarie Oberg Greg and Shirley Scott Frank and Berty Vesely Agnes Oberg Gwen Sheets Curtis Vesely and Kevin Degelman Lorna Offord George and Diane Shopland Gerald and Lynn Vos Lorne and Ruth Ordze Marlene Simpson Joe and Phyllis Voytechek Neil and Donna Orr Louis and Andriana Skagos William and Mary Walker Zane and Marjorie Parsons Dolores Skaret Walter Jahns Singers Mervin and Marlene Pasula Grant and Doris Skippen Garth and Susan Ward Ruth Peacock H. Michael Smith Patricia Ware Janet Peacock Laurie and Asuncion Snell Wilfred and Ingrid Weber Vera Peake Miroslav Solic and Jasmika Pecanac Craig Wentland and Paula Marentette Ed and Kathy Peake Alan and Sandra Sommer Leanne Werstiuk Betty Pearson Florence Sommer Ray and Janice Wetmore Dennis Penner Russell and Judith Sommer Bert and Helen Whitten Hugh and Debbie Perkins Lamont and Sharon Sommer Wildon Holdings Ltd. Marjorie Peter Garry and Kerry Sommer Marian J. Williams Art and Gail Pfeiffer Mary Ann Sommer Wesley and Katherine Williamson Warren and Donna Phillips Ralph and Jean Sorenson Dave and Alice Willisko Daryl and Ruth Phillips Vivian Sparrow Brenda Wilson Ms. Donna Polege Tom and Crystal Spila Matthew Wilton Ms. Lois Polege Barb St. Pierre Dale and Sylvia Winder Lorna Polege Joan Stavne Douglas Wold and Donna Smith Martha Pope Helen Steadman Greg and Kathleen Wood Garland and Gwenda Poyser Don and Sherron Steere Bob and Laura Woods Prairie Heritage Producers Inc. Chelsy Stevens Wally and Joyce Wrubleski Quilting from the Heart Inc. Louise Stewart Tara Wulff Dwayne Radke John and Lesley Stoddart David and Sharon Wylie Yvonne Rawluk Johnathon Sundberg Zarski’s Body Shop Ltd. Read Contracting Ltd. Allan and Connie Sutter Grant and Denise Zimmel Dale and Connie Reavie Garry and Sheila Sutter Rodney and Sherry Zimmel Lynn Reesor Richard and Robin Sutter Tony and Lorna Zimmer Louis and Eleanor Richaud Louis and Doris Swanson Ken and Betty Zimmer Morley and Mary-Duane Riske Sheila Tanton Ronald and Joannie Zimmer Walt and Doris Ritter Helen Tanton Ms. Myrtle Roggensack David and Elaine Taylor Sandra Rosiechuk Theo and Margot Thirsk
- 24 - Gifts were made in memory of… Gladys Leone Anderson Marian Harrison Ed Overbo Harry Anderson Lydia Haselwood Don Pearson Marie Annesley Elnora Hauser Alver Person Janet Archibald Jean Helberg Ernest Peter Frieda Aumuller Fred Herder Velma Peterson Jack Badry Pearl Hinkey Daryl Phillips PJ Bailey Jake Hoffer Lorene Pinno Dr. Donald Baker Bob Holmberg Duncan Powell Wes Barber Nora Holmberg Richard M. Pryce Patricia Milne Bell Glen Howard Valerie Quarin Victor Berke Minnie Hudak Bill Reimer Bernice Bernard Hugh Irving Libby Ritter Agnes Blaeser Eileen Jacobsen Irene Rutledge Ben Blatz Roy Jennings Earl Sears Gail Brausen Theresa Marie Joosten John Sharuga Ruth Brockhoff Caroline Kelndorfer Lloyd Sheets Leo Burkard David Kelndorfer Lyle Sheets Bob (Robert) Burrows Sophie Christine Knutsvig Margaret Shermack Rufus Carl Stanley Kopach Judy Sjerven Yo Choi Julie Krause Dean Sorken Dora Courtney Laurence Kupka Bob Sprecher Esther Creasy Adrienne Letourneau Albin Steil Martin Creasy Reta Lindberg Jean Stewardson Alice Cunningham Clint Luciak Gerald Streberg Brigette Davidson Gerd Lyseng Jessie Stringer Edith Dayton Marianne MacKenzie Mary Stuve Gordon Domes Larry Majeski James Sutter Maxine Durand Vernon Malone Louise Swain Dorothy Easton Loveigh Marie McArthur Alice Sweeney Red (Redmond) Elliott Charlie McCrea Dale Trach Doris Famulak Margie McCrea Mary Trautman Kevin Fankhanel Jim McDonald Clifford Van Slyke Ed Ferner Delores McLean Edwin Voros Dave Fetzner William Mesenchuk Hazel Voros Torof Fjalestad Marvin Millar Bob Wennerstrom Ester Fox Fred Mitchell Don Wheaton Clayton Frang Theresa M. Nichols Allan Wilson Violet (Vi) Furman Anne Nikiforuk Sylvia Wold Josephine “Josie” Gartner Jacob Nikiforuk Valerie Wolski Jean Green Claud Oberg Jack Woolley ReJeanne Hachee Bédard Eva Shea Olesen Irene Woolley Neil Hansen Frederick “Bitz” O’Riordan Kathryn Yaeck
- 25 - Gifts were made in honour of… Birthdays Anniversaries Christmas and other Stewart Campbell Don and Marg Anger Special Occasions Red Culbert Laurie and Sylvia Crone Berdie Fowler Ken Drever Hughenden Public School Blain and Marlene Fowler Jim Fink 100th Anv Hughenden School Cliff Hoyme Berdie Fowler Ray and Shirley McIsaac Bonnie Hutchinson Sue Hosford Walter and Myrtle McNary Manfred Jesswein Bonnie Hutchinson Roger and Dyann Neihaus Dan and Sally MacIntyre Karol Ilnicki Village of Lougheed Norm and Betty Mayer Ken Mingo Orville and Virginia Zwack Mary Noullett Helen Myers Mike Niehaus Mary Noullett Ralph Weller
We couldn’t do it without you The Battle River Community Foundation extends thanks to the generous support of donors. It’s very gratifying to know that the Foundation is in the hearts and minds of people across East Central Alberta. Every gift we receive is appreciated and acknowledged. And every gift contributes to the well-being of our communities. Sincere thanks to each of those who have chosen to support the Foundation and make a difference both now and in the future.
- 26 - INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
To the Board of Directors of the Battle River Community Foundation: We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Battle River Community Foundation, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2011, and the statement of operations, statement of changes in net assets and statement of cash flow for the year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal controls as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparations and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Foundation as at December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Other matter The financial statements of Battle River Community Foundation for the year end December 31, 2010, were audited by another auditor, Tien Rostad LLP (“Tien Rostad”) who expressed an unmodified opinion on those statements on May 21, 2011. The partners and employees of Tien Rostad joined Grant Thornton LLP effective December 1, 2011.
Camrose, Alberta June 6, 2012 Chartered Accountants
- 27 - BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND UNALLOCATED SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 (with prior year’s figures for comparison)
13,000,000
12,500,000
12,000,000
11,500,000
11,000,000
10,500,000
10,000,000
9,500,000
9,000,000
8,500,000
8,000,000
7,500,000
7,000,000
6,500,000
$6,541,882 6,000,000
$6,137,448 5,500,000
5,000,000
$5,074,788 4,500,000
4,000,000 BATTLE RIVER $4,424,860 3,500,000 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION $3,922,536 3,000,000 Growth of Assets 1995-2011 $3,270,583 2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000 $1,981,623 $1,657,919 1,000,000
$1,108,835 500,000
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- 28 - BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2011 (with prior year’s figures for comparison)
BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 (with prior year’s figures for comparison)
- 29 - BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2011
- 30 - Schedule BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
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- 31 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
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- 32 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
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- 33 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
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- 34 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
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- 35 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
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- 36 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
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- 37 - Schedule continued BATTLE RIVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHEDULE OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
- 38 - Blain Fowler Vivianne Grue Dana Andreassen Chairman Vice-Chair Secretary 672-3142 672-9624 672-2964 Turn your philanthropic dreams into reality.
James Mayer Corey Kudrowich Clarence Mastel Treasurer Director Director For 672-4491 679-5085 679-7714 assistance, please call any of the 2012 Board members David Ofrim By Reesor Wayne Throndson Director Director Director 672-3534 672-5709 672-8851
Ken Drever Kerry Grettum Tom Kuntz Past Chair Executive Director Office Systems Support 672-4651 679-0449 672-7096
Battle River Community Foundation Box 1122, Camrose, AB T4V 4E7 • Phone: 780-679-0449 • Email: [email protected] • www.brcf.ca - 39 - Sincere Thanks is extended to the following sponsors whose support has offset the cost of this report. They are true community builders, every one!
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