Green Leaves Spring 2014

Spring 2014 Volumn 5 | Issue 1

Summer 2011

Master Site Plan Updates - Page 4 Volunteers Making a Difference - Page 5 Evergreen Foundation Family of Friends Annual Report - Page 6 Leo Tulip

Building Community Campaign - Page 14

Evergreen - Springing to Life Page 2

“Flowers… are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out-values all the utilities of the world.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson As springtime finally emerges after a long winter, Evergreen is springing to life. Residents, families and community members are able to enjoy all that the Evergreen grounds have to offer.

Seven acres of the Evergreen campus have been recognized as an Oak Savanna Woodland. This area bordering Sawyer Creek includes primarily oak and hickory trees and open woodlands and creates a sanctuary for animals, trees, flowers and visitors.

The Oak Savanna is dotted with a plethora of native flower species including shooting stars, wooden enemies, Joe-pye weed, great blue lobelia, and cup plants. Native trees such as burr oak, shag bark hickory, maple, and black cherry tower above the walking trail that is maintained for residents, families and the local community to see and experience the beauty of the Oak Savanna. “Anytime you can get residents out and they can see the wildlife and the flowers, I think that is a

positive thing,” grounds manager Chris Bellin said. “Sometimes residents may not feel well, they may not be in the happiest state because of their health and maybe getting out there just to see the flowers can help out.”

While the trail doubles as a cross country ski trail for Oshkosh residents in the winter, the springtime offers residents and their families the chance to enjoy being outdoors. People aren’t the only inhabitants of the Oshkosh community attracted to the Evergreen grounds. Evergreen also serves as a monarch way station, a place that provides monarchs with the necessary nourishment and resources to reproduce as they migrate. With the Oak Savanna and so many gardens, the Evergreen grounds were already a natural monarch way station.

“There are parameters you have to meet to be considered a monarch way station, and I started looking through and I realized that we don’t have to do anything. We’re already there because of all of our gardens,” Bellin said.

Evergreen Retirement Community, Inc. Board of Directors

Evergreen Foundation Board of Directors

Pat Day Dede DeWitt, Vice Chair Will Deppiesse Vernice Haase Elizabeth Hartman Randy Hedge

John Bermingham, Chair Helen Lord Burr Carol Cameron Barbara Cook Scott Decker, Vice Chair Randy Husman

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Marsha Hughes Randy Husman Alice Jenkins Sue Kreibich Marcia Larson Fred Lilly Jayne Lindsay

Roy Ney Betty Paterson Chris VanStraten Barry Yarbro, Chair

Virginia Nelson Rick Picard Pam Ruder Cathy Scherer Arline Sitter



Maple

Joe-Pye Weed

Almost all Evergreen’s Village Homes have an outside garden packed full of nectar plants that adult monarchs enjoy. Those flowers combined with the Oak Savanna’s milkweed makes Evergreen the perfect monarch sanctuary. Adding to the life of Evergreen is35,000 tulip bulbs planted in many gardens that light the campus with an ocean of color in the spring. “Word has spread and people come just to look at the tulips,” Bellin said. “It’s really something to see.”

Black Cherry

“What an inspiring legacy the Schwalms left to Evergreen,” said Staszkiewicz. “The Evergreen grounds offer outdoor spaces that our residents say are some of the most beautiful places at Evergreen. A perfect example of the impact a significant gift makes on life at Evergreen, not only for the present but for the future as well.”

CEO Ken Arneson has some new ideas for our tulip display. “I’m personally hoping that our tulips will be in bloom in time for prom and that maybe there are high school students who would consider coming here and taking their pictures,” Arneson said. Carol Staszkiewicz, vice president of foundation advancement, is always ready to recognize our donors. The June F. and A. Thomas Schwalm estate gift, one of the largest in Evergreen history, was earmarked for the Woodland Preservation Fund that helps maintain and provide the beautification of the Evergreen grounds.

Founders Howard and Ruth Rowland

Editor Theresa Brockman

Evergreen Village, Inc. Board of Directors Bill Christianson Steve Cummings Anna Filipova

Karen King, Chair Betty Paterson Bill Urbrock, Vice Chair

Cup Plants Now that spring is finally in the air, take an afternoon to explore the woodland trail, to identify some native species and to experience the beauty that the Evergreen grounds have to offer. Evergreen Staff Support Ken Arneson, President/CEO Peggy Bellin, VP Health and Support Services John Krueger, VP Finance and Information Services Erin Sanders, VP Human Resources Carol Staszkiewicz, VP Foundation Advancement

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Master Site Plan Update

We are proud to inform you of the renovations and improvements that are continuing to occur around the Evergreen campus!

Phase Two, which included the remodeling of Manor View to replace Garden Terrace, was completed in March. Residents then relocated from Garden Terrace to Manor View, resulting in 40 private assisted living accommodations (Garden Heights and the new Manor View) being located on the same floor. CEO Ken Arneson believes both residents and employees will benefit from the move and that it will help the staff work more efficiently. Garden Heights also received minor improvements with increased lounge space, a fresh coat of paint, and new carpeting. As Phase Three begins, ShareHaven residents temporarily relocated to Garden Terrace for the renovation of the memory care building that is expected to be completed by mid-July. Private bathrooms will be added to each of the 20 accommodations and common spaces will include a new exercise room and large four-season room.

Throughout the past year, the Master Site Plan included moving short-term rehabilitation accommodations to the renovated households 5 and 6 of Creekview South, the addition of a fourth elevator to improve accessibility, and an upper deck off The GardenSide for outdoor dining. This year also brings plans for new fitness center equipment and continued work on the grounds.

“We keep looking at how we can improve accessibility, so another area we’re working on in 2014 is improving parking around Creekview and seeing what we can do to create more spots because parking is always the challenge,” Arneson said.

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“We want to provide a really good home-like setting,” Arneson said. “If you look at our assisted living, we don’t build big individual bedrooms because our philosophy is that we don’t want you spending the majority of your time alone in your room. Our philosophy is - how can we help you take advantage of our campus?” The upgrades also give the Oshkosh community a chance to experience more of Evergreen - from family swims at the aquatic center, to fishing off our pier, to community groups utilizing Evergreen meeting spaces. “We want to have Evergreen become more of a tool for the broader community, whether it’s Learning in Retirement or other groups because, as more people come to Evergreen, we are more part of the community,” Arneson said. Arneson has been very pleased with the initial stages of the capital campaign that is in progress to support the Master Site Plan renovations. He believes that donating gifts to Evergreen is a great way for people to impact the Oshkosh community.

“With the capital campaign, people have the chance to put their handprint on Oshkosh and how we want to provide care and services to older adults,” Arneson said. “People always talk about destinations, where they would want to live, and we have a chance to create that right here in Oshkosh.” With the support of residents, families and the community, Evergreen is proud to showcase the renovations that are part of our Master Site Plan project.

Volunteers Making a Difference

The programs and services that Evergreen offers to its residents would not be possible without the help and devotion of volunteers. From transporting, to helping with clerical duties, to spending quality time with residents, volunteers help Evergreen operations run smoothly. Volunteers also help Evergreen financially, generously donating their time and talents.

Currently, 134 volunteers are registered at Evergreen and log an average of 135 total volunteer hours per week. According to volunteer resources coordinator Phyllis Thompson, volunteers logged 7,927 hours in 2013. The volunteers have also been crucial to many projects that have been completed at Evergreen, including the renovation of Manor Mart. “Manor Mart is operated by residents and a few community volunteers,” Thompson said. “The re-sale shop averages $1,000 per month in income, which is given to the Residents Council for projects and improvements at Evergreen.”

Both Evergreen and the residents benefit from the presence of so many volunteers, and the impact that they have on the community is overwhelming. “Simply put, volunteers bless the residents with their presence,” Thompson said.

Evergreen is always looking for enthusiastic, responsible and respectful people to volunteer their time. Evergreen volunteers also enjoy many benefits including free use of the fitness and aquatic centers, an annual volunteer reception or World of Thanks celebration, and the opportunity to help others, make new friends, and share special talents and skills. To become a volunteer, please contact Phyllis Thompson at [email protected]

Barb Carpenter worked at Evergreen as a housekeeper and enjoyed the community so much that she found herself returning a few years later as a volunteer. She has now been donating her time to Evergreen for eight years and enjoys visiting with and getting to know the residents. “The residents are just really special,” Carpenter said. Like many of the volunteers, Carpenter helps plan and organize resident group activities, and she started the Knitting Club. Caps, mittens, scarves and baby sweaters made by the club members are donated to the Salvation Army, and they recently donated scarves for 5th graders in the Oshkosh Area School District in support of the city-wide AntiBullying Campaign project. Carpenter also volunteers at the gift shop once a week.

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F A M I L Y

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2 0 1 3 L E AV E A L E G A C Y G U I L D Planned Giving Members

Anonymous (2) Charles Behnke

Life Enrichment opportunities through programs, services, and care were highlighted during 2013 with the beautifully illustrated lily, a fitting symbol for our appeal theme. Residents engaging with others, expressing themselves, keeping playful spirits alive, experiencing wellness, finding joy, creating glory! What better reasons for giving? May God bless all who gifted us during 2013.

$408,641 was gifted to the Evergreen Foundation: n $188,227came from 410 individuals through

826 separate gifts;

n $220,414 came from three bequests; n $91,605 was unrestricted;

n $317,036 was restricted for special purposes/projects.

n Four individuals joined the Leave a Legacy Guild, whose

members have informed us they have remembered Evergreen as a beneficiary.

Thank you. For caring. For giving.

Margaret A. Bekkers and Thomas H. Feavel

Gordon and Audrey Betts Dorothy Bosserman

Donald and Lorraine Bowen Helen Lord Burr

Robert and Jane Chamberlain

Thomas and Patricia Cihowiak Meta Feren

Joseph and Joan Gates

Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Alice Jenkins

Mary K. McCall

Ella C. Middleton

Lorraine and Robert Moser Roy Ney

Florence Palmer Janice Pennau

Raymond and Luella Remmel Albert and Wilma Ritsema Dorothy M. Ruland

Vicki and John Schorse Arline L. Sitter

Carol C. and Robert Staszkiewicz Dr. Richard and Ann Tulip

William J. and Barbara J. Urbrock Ruth I. Wegner

Carol C. Staszkiewicz Vice President, Foundation Advancement

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SEE FAMILY OF FRIENDS F A DONOR M I LLISTING Y OON F THEFFOLLOWING R I E N PAGES D S

Don and Marcia Wolter Dick and Lois Ziebell May Ziebell

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Howard and Ruth Rowland Society ($50,000+) Helen Bader Foundation Walter and Jacqueline Jollie Family Trust Jacqueline Jollie Revocable Trust Howard Rowland Endowment Seeds of Greatness ($10,000 to $24,999) Anonymous (2)

Seeds of Goodness ($5,000 to $9,999) Community of Our Lady Jacqueline Jollie Vera Kimball Trust Gordon Montgomery

Seeds of Growth ($1,000 to $4,999) Anonymous (3) Charles Behnke Audrey Betts Dorothy Bosserman Robert and Susan Brown Vern and Ruth Brusewitz James and Anita Cauley Evergreen Residents and Staff Janice Frazee Harold and Pamela Freeman Vernice Haase Helen Hardt Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Elizabeth Hoeft Alice Jenkins Dorothy Mae Keen Walter and Lois Keller Family fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Tim and Pam Lesnick Fred and Judy Lilly Hope Linton Ella Middleton Oshkosh Area United Way P.E.O. Sisterhood H.E.L.P. Fund, Inc. P.E.O. Sisterhood H.E.L.P. Fund, Inc. Sarah Marshall Fund Grant

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Janice Pennau Al and Wilma Ritsema Ruth Nienass Simon Arline Sitter Curtis Smith Harvey Western Wisconsin Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Seeds of Hope ($250 to $999) Anonymous (2) Ken and Bobbi Arneson Associated Universities, Inc. Dr. Frank and Jane Barber Chris and Peggy Bellin Lurton and Carolyn Blassingame Don Bowen Memorial Sharon and Jeffrey Boyce James Brown Helen Lord Burr Sandra Challoner Evelyn Chase Tom and Patty Cihowiak Andrew and Dede DeWitt Mary and Carl Draeger LaVerne Eagan Revocable Trust Donald and Sue Emerich Paul and Loa Fergot Robert Fuchs Kathleen Funk Norman and Lois Gagnon Margaret Graham Pastor Nancy and Brad Green David and Vernita Green Linda and David Greene Marjorie Groth Memorial David Hanson and Linda Bochert Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Lorraine Jameson Darlene and Daniel Johnson Edith Johnson Leo Karner Joann Kindt William Kingzett Memorial Sue and Bob Knobloch John and Barbie Krueger Gerald and Marlene Krueger Sherri Landig Carston and Marcia Larson Barbara Luft Grace Luhman Amy MacKenzie Ann Mathwig O F

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Teresa Metz Gordon Montgomery Memorial Robert Moser Musil Family Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Virginia Nelson Roy Ney Henry and Marion Noffke Oshkosh Earth Science Club Florence Palmer Betty Paterson Baron and Sandy Perlman Jack and Darlene Pinnow Rosemarie Pitz Sandra Plueddeman Tom and Sharon Poberezny Paul Poberezny Memorial Rev. Stephen and Ruth Rankin Ruth Reschenberg Patricia Roeske Memorial Henry and Muriel Roesler Erin and Clint Sanders John and Joan Schatz Edward and Daneen Schmunk Elmer Schultz Clifford and Janice Schwebke Carol Smith Carol C. and Robert Staszkiewicz John E. Stone William and Barbara Urbrock Dr. Ellen and Robert Waldeck Vicky and Mark Wenzel Guilford and Helen Wiley Don and Marcia Wolter Seeds of Friendship (Up to $250) Anonymous (8) Dorothy Allan Richard and Dixie Allen Louis Anderson LeRoy Andresen Kendra and Michael Arguello Tim and Kelly Asuma Sylvia Banville Ernest Barber Memorial Steve and Pat Barker Bruce Bartel Larry and Sandy Basel Delford and Joanne Becke Harry and Aldine Benecke Rachel Benton John and Kathy Bermingham

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Virginia Berry Carl and Donna Bersch Cynthia Bik Sylvia Bitter Dr. Beth Ann Blake Blue Door Consulting, LLC Michael and Marjorie Bork Arlene Bowen Lorraine Bowen Evelyn Bowerman Carol Bremberger Judith Britton Theresa and James Brockman Steven and Merry Buffington Linda Calica Dave and Carol Cameron William and Susan Casper J. Michael and Kay Cavanagh Audrey Chandler Ed Chase, Jr. Patrick and Kimberly Christian Bill and Carleen Christianson Jim and Marilyn Clark James and Linda Clark Col. George Johnson Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Elizabeth Comstock Ken and Barbara Cook Tim and Paula Cornell Louise Coumbe Michael and Melanie Cowling CR Meyer and Sons Co. Mary Jane Crabill Lois Crubaugh Jeanette Cummings William and Gayle Denton Vernon and Mary DeWitt Kathleen Dillon Brooks and Betty Dodd Bruce and Anne Douglas Hazel Drebus Edward Duchna Meredith DuPrey Jim and Norma Dyer Amber Eckstein Anna Jane Ellis Michael Engel Evergreen Village Sunshine Committee Jane Fauk Thomas Feavel and Margaret Bekkers William and Patricia Fell

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Annabelle Fenske Fenske Agency Meta Feren Lois Folck Jill Fox Fox Communities Credit Union Christopher Frazee Sheri Fronsee Lyle and Rogene Gabrielson Joan Gates Christine Glidden Randall and Debra Gorske Tom and Joyce Griffin Clarence and Alice Grunwald Dorothy Gunz Richard and Marilyn Haberkorn Brenda Haines and Alex Hummel Audrey Hamann Dr. Robert Hanisch Helen Hanisch Memorial Jim Harron Dick and Millie Harron Dorothy Harron Marion Hartmann Miriam Hasse Dr. William and Kathy Hastreiter Ronald and Martha Heflin Norman Heintz Theodore and Lori Herman Dr. Roger and Marlene Herold Russel and Elizabeth Hildebrand Stephen and Denise Hlavka Mark Hoegh James and Jane Hoffman Elaine and Colin Hoffmann Karen Hopp Michael and Audra Hoy Dorothea Hubert Dr. Richard and Marsha Hughes IBM Corporation Harvey Jacobson Bob and Althea Jakubowski Annabelle Janke Dr. Lawrence and Jane Johnson Peggy Johnson Erin Johnson & Family Rev. Van Jollie Dr. David Jollie Bruce and Chris Jovaag Nancy Judkins LaVern Junge Dr. John and Mary Jane Kalchbrenner William and Mary Kandler O F

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Robert and Linda Keane Jerry and Vonnie Kennealy Michael and Wanda Kern Betty Key Harry and Priscilla Kieckhafer Susan Kimball Donna Kingzett Virginia Kingzett Rodney and Mae Kingzette Dr. Fred Klein and Michelle Jerome Daunita Kline Dolores Knecht Don and Cheryl Knoblauch Milton and Louise Koehler Kenneth and Sandra Komassa Robert and Vicky Krattenmaker John and Susan Kreibich Kenneth and Pat Krippner Kathryn Krueger Bill and Jill Krueger Thomas and Marilyn Lantz Marge Leffin Morton Lester John and Mary Lilly Jayne Lindsay Arthur and Ragnhild Loos Lois Luebke Ruth Macco Chuck Mader Greg and Madeleine Malchow Gil Malkowsky Edith Malson Daniel and Virginia Mathson Robert and Caryl Mathson Bruce and Donna McCain Dr. Mike and Susan McFarlane Susan McGarry Carol McIlree Evva Miller June Moen Frank and Phyllis Morrison Paul and Diane Mortensen Stephen Mosling John and Ruth Neff Jane Nelson Charles Neubauer Louise Neubauer Memorial Eileen Nevers Darlene Newhouse Lorraine Noffke Doris Nordhaus Nancy Norgord Jerry Olm Oshkosh Philatelic Society

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Oshkosh Violet Society Kenneth and Marlo Osmond P.E.O. Chapter CG P.E.O. Chapter CQ P.E.O. Chapter K Lynn Parkllan and Jerry Morris Art and Betty Parman Chuck and Bonnie Parnall Millicent Paske John and Judith Patin Braxton Patterson Quinn Payne Ellen Peters Jane Peters Gordon Peterson and Sharon Bestul Peterson A. Jeanne Pfeiffer Arthur and Shirley Pipp Arthur Plummer Family Cherie Pooler Kristen Pouzar Shirley Pritzlaff Jacob and Kathleen Propp David and Mary Putzer Virginia Putzer Michael and Mary Putzer Leonard and Lucille Reinke Luella Remmel David and Cindy Riess Jerry and Sue Ritchie Keith Roeske Rev. Marvin and Barbara Rowe Pam Ruder Dorothy Ruland Arthur and Susan Salani Florence Sarres William and Louise Schang Margie Schellpfeffer Grace Schettl Stephen and Karen Schibline James and Alisa Schmidt Douglas and Lois Mae Schmuhl Juanita Schneider Elder Roy Schoenrock Beatrice Schrader Helen Schroeder Pamela and Duane Schuler Julie Kingzett Schuler Seefeld Funeral Home Jeffrey and Amy Seibold Joan M. Sheehy Harold Shoemaker Trust F A M I L Y

Alan and Ellen Shute Michael and Gloria Smith Lorraine Smith Roberta C. Sohr Dale Sonnenberg South Side Ice Yacht Club Space Telescope Science Institute Mary Jill Sperry Kenneth Stadler Paul and Catherine Stadtmueller Tom and Sue Steffen Elizabeth Stehr Dorothy Steinfort Lorraine Stenerson Carol Stewart Ann Stilp Pat Stockli Rex and Joan Stoecker Marian Stone Robert and Susan Stumpner Monroe Suderman Vernon and Jane Swanson Vicki and Mike Tessmer Phyllis Thompson Lora Tigert Laura Tomasko TOPS WI 265 OSHKOSH Burk and Christine Tower Patrick and Jackie Tyers Laurita Urbrock Maher Clarke and Patricia Vestal Bess Vlajcic Janet Wade Bernard Wapp Dr. William and Fran Weber Ruth Wegner Ivan and Pauline Werner Helen Wiesner Thomas and Valerie Williams Clyde and Helen Wills Thomas and Carol Wills Eugene Winkler Marion Wolfe Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wolfgram Betty Wrage Paul and Mary Zemke Gary and Lynn Zibolsky Dick and Lois Ziebell Larry and Linda Ziemer Ardyce Zillges Mary Zimar Robert and Karla Zimmerman O F

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HONORARIUMS Patti Berndt Ruth Tate Lorraine Bowen Margie Schellpfeffer Marc Brown Grace Luhman Wally Cartwright Ruth Tate Lisa Curtis Douglas and Lois Mae Schmuhl Evergreen Dining Services Anonymous Grace Luhman Meta Feren Evergreen Residents and Staff Janice Frazee Christopher Frazee Rachel Fritz Douglas and Lois Mae Schmuhl Margaret Graham Dick and Lois Ziebell Pastor Nancy Green Seefeld Funeral Home Dorothy Harron Jim Harron Mike Hille Ruth Tate Matt and Sandy Jameson Audrey Betts Kathy Jameson Audrey Betts Alice Jenkins Evergreen Residents and Staff Darlene Johnson Erin and Clint Sanders Gerald and Marlene Krueger Ken and Barbara Cook Ardyce Zillges Ruth Krumenauer Evergreen Residents and Staff Fred and Judy Lilly John and Mary Lilly Jayne Lindsay Lois Gagnon Miriam Hasse Edith Johnson Joy Lindsay Jayne Lindsay Helen Lord Burr Evergreen Residents and Staff Alyssa Nast William and Patricia Fell

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Gordon Raddatz Anonymous May Reinke Kendra and Michael Arguello Alice Riemer McKee Clarke and Patricia Vestal Helen Schroeder Karen Hopp Peter Smith Ruth Tate Erin Standley Erin and Clint Sanders Carol C. Staszkiewicz Vicki and Mike Tessmer Elizabeth Steinfeldt David and Vernita Green Amber Stratz Evergreen Residents and Staff Barbara Urbrock Ken and Barbara Cook Connie Coates Verburgt Ruth Tate Carolyn Wagner Betty Paterson Shelley Walker Ruth Tate Guilford and Helen Wiley Miriam Hasse Clyde and Helen Wills Thomas and Carol Wills Amy Jameson Yackovich Audrey Betts Ethel Yarbro Jacob and Kathleen Propp Robert Zimmerman Anonymous Donation made by Evergreen in lieu of flowers.

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MEMORIALS Eugene Allen Ella Middleton Jeanette Anderson Louis Anderson Ernest Barber* Tim and Kelly Asuma Sylvia Banville Dr. Frank and Jane Barber Steve and Pat Barker Bruce and Anne Douglas Christine Glidden Michael and Wanda Kern Fred Klein Bill and Jill Krueger

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Greg and Madeleine Malchow Darlene Newhouse Jeffrey and Amy Seibold Joan M. Sheehy Roberta C. Sohr Robert and Ellen Waldeck Leona Bartel Janet Wade Lorena Bartel Janet Wade Charles and Dorothy Behnke Chuck Behnke Ruth Bergman* Susanna Berwald* Gordon Betts Audrey Betts Donald Bowen Harry and Aldine Benecke Audrey Betts Arlene Bowen Patrick and Kimberly Christian Col. George Johnson Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Hazel Drebus Kathleen Funk Clarence and Alice Grunwald Stephen and Denise Hlavka Elizabeth Hoeft Peggy Johnson Bruce and Chris Jovaag Nancy Judkins LaVern Junge William and Mary Kandler Kenneth and Sandra Komassa Jayne Lindsay Chuck Mader Carol McIlree Frank and Phyllis Morrison Robert Moser Roy Ney Jerry Olm Margaret Osborn Gordon and Sharon Peterson Ruth Prescott David and Mary Putzer Michael and Mary Putzer Stephen and Karen Schibline James and Alisa Schmidt Alan and Ellen Shute Lorraine Smith South Side Ice Yacht Club Paul and Catherine Stadtmueller O F

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Dorothy Steinfort Pat Stockli Marian Stone Ruth Tate Burk and Christine Tower Linda Ziemer Ernest and Marion Brown James Brown Thomas and Marilyn Lantz Marcia Brusewitz Vern and Ruth Brusewitz Harold Carpenter* Sandra Challoner Evelyn Chase* Audrey Betts Sandra Challoner Ed Chase James and Linda Clark Jeanette Cumming Pastor Nancy and Brad Green Dorothea Hubert Milton and Louise Koehler Jayne Lindsay Hope Linton Susan McGarry Ella Middleton Stephen Mosling Virginia Nelson Janice Pennau Leonard and Lucille Reinke Albert and Wilma Ritsema Marian Stone Robert and Susan Stumpner Donald Christman* Roy Ney Florence Cihowiak Tom and Patty Cihowiak Margaret Cooper Hahne Musil Family Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Anita Dahlke* Virginia Nelson Lorna Davis* Dorothy Davis* Helen Dillman Sharon and Jeffrey Boyce Louise Coumbe Hildegarde Domnie* Audrey Betts Fox Communities Credit Union Margaret Osborn Arthur Plummer Family

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Alma Dorschner* Lillian Duchna Edward Duchna Barry Ebert James and Anita Cauley Wilbert Ebert James and Anita Cauley Marilyn Elliott* Shirley Fiegel* Luella Remmel Gordon and Grace Furman Mary Jane Crabill Pat Grimm* Marjorie Groth* Bruce Bartel Michael and Melanie Cowling Meredith DuPrey Annabelle Fenske Fenske Agency Fox Communities Credit Union Kathleen Funk Randall and Debra Gorske Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Edith Malson Roy Ney John and Judith Patin Carlene Gunning Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wolfgram Harold Gustafson Roy Ney Verne Haaland* Helen Hanisch* Associated Universities, Inc. Sandra Challoner Kathleen Funk Dr. Robert Hanisch Elaine and Colin Hoffmann John and Ruth Neff Virginia Nelson Space Telescope Science Institute Arthur Hanson David Hanson and Linda Bochert Christopher Holladay* Bill and Anne Monroe Beverly Holm* Sandra Challoner Elizabeth Hoeft Barry Irish* Sue Jodarski* Robert Johnson* Vera Johnson* Harriet Johnson Kenneth and Pat Krippner

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Jacqueline Jollie Delford and Joanne Becke Audrey Betts Beth Ann Blake Jim and Marilyn Clark Jill Fox Kathleen Funk Ronald and Martha Heflin Dr. David Jollie Rev. Van Jollie Janice Pennau Ruth Tate Kris Kallman* Coral Kastner* Kenyon and Vera Kimball Vera Kimball Trust William Kingzett* Larry and Sandy Basel Steven and Merry Buffington Tim and Paula Cornell Lois Crubaugh Jim and Norma Dyer William and Kathy Hastreiter Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Harvey Jacobson Dr. Lawrence and Jane Johnson Erin Johnson & Family Jerry and Vonnie Kennealy Donna Kingzett Rodney and Mae Kingzette Daunita Kline Milton and Louise Koehler Robert and Vicky Krattenmaker Kathryn Krueger Bruce and Donna McCain Ella Middleton Art and Betty Parman A. Jeanne Pfeiffer Virginia Putzer David and Cindy Riess Jerry and Sue Ritchie Julie Kingzett Schuler Duane and Pamela Schuler Elizabeth Stehr Rex and Joan Stoecker Lora Tigert Marion Wolfe Gary and Lynn Zibolsky Tom Krason* Donald Krueger Kathryn Krueger O F

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James Krueger* Ken and Bobbi Arneson Chris and Peggy Bellin Erin and Clint Sanders Carol C. and Robert Staszkiewicz Melvin Kuehn* Thomas LaFontaine Nancy Judkins Joseph Laine* Bill and Jill Krueger Nancy Langkau* Pearl Larsen* Baron and Sandy Perlman Walter Leffin Gerald and Marlene Krueger Doris Liptow* Ed Loftus Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wolfgram Margaret Macco Kathleen Funk Patricia Medtlie* Kathleen Funk Bernice Montgomery Kathleen Funk Gordon Montgomery* Audrey Betts Kathleen Funk Audrey Hamann Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Mark Hoegh Daunita Kline Guilford and Helen Wiley Lorraine Moser* Elizabeth Hoeft Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Joe Mueller* Evergreen Village Sunshine Committee Margaret Nass* Louise Neubauer* Cynthia Bik Kathleen Funk John and Mary Jane Kalchbrenner Robert and Linda Keane Arline Sitter James Noffke Lorraine Noffke Virginia Nolan William and Barbara Urbrock Dennis Noone* Andy and Pat Norgord Nancy Norgord D O N O R S

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Leo Nowicki Michael and Marjorie Bork Dorothy Nudd Anonymous Rev. Virgil Nulton Kathleen Funk Ruth Tate Arthur Parkllan Lynn Parkllan and Jerry Morris Martha Paulick* Nathan Paulos* Fred and Frieda Penno Albert and Wilma Ritsema Paul Poberezny* William and Gayle Denton Russel and Elizabeth Hildebrand Mark Hoegh Michael and Audra Hoy Bruce and Chris Jovaag Morton Lester Robert and Caryl Mathson Daniel and Virginia Mathson Paul and Diane Mortensen Roy Ney Chuck and Bonnie Parnall Baron and Sandy Perlman Tom and Sharon Poberezny Arthur and Susan Salani Don and Marcia Wolter Ruth Ellen Price P.E.O. Chapter CQ Florence Prybylowski Anna Jane Ellis Armin Reschenberg Ruth Reschenberg Fred and Nellie Ritsema Albert and Wilma Ritsema Frank Roelke* Patricia Roeske* Sandra Challoner CR Meyer and Sons Co. Michael Engel Richard and Marilyn Haberkorn James and Jane Hoffman Arthur and Ragnhild Loos Keith Roeske Elder Roy Schoenrock Eugene and Ruth Roguski Musil Family Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

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F A M I L Y

Ernest Rothe* Dorothy Schmude* Margaret Jane Schmude Jack and Darlene Pinnow Dr. Robert and Sue Schoenwetter Dr. Lawrence and Jane Johnson Mary Jill Sperry Stan and Dorothy Severson Donald and Sue Emerich Harold Seymour Roy Ney Robert Sharratt* Ken and Barbara Cook Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Dr. William Shepherd* Gerald Smith J. Michael and Kay Cavanagh Kathleen Funk Bill and Jill Krueger Ruth Smith* Gale Smith* Joan Sonnenberg Vicki and Mike Tessmer Eugene Spanbauer Gerald and Marlene Krueger Robert Stauffer* John and Kathy Bermingham Gerald and Marlene Krueger Marjorie Steffes* Audrey Betts Robert Stenerson* Sandra Challoner Elaine Stephan* Dr. Leslie Stone John Stone Ann Tadych Don and Cheryl Knoblauch Warren Toussaint Anonymous Ernest and Emma Urbrock Laurita Urbrock Maher Betty Vilski* Merlin Wegner Richard and Dixie Allen Mary Jane Wetterau* Eugene and Virginia Williams Thomas and Valerie Williams

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Nancy Winkler* Audrey Betts Sandra Challoner Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft Roy Ney Lorraine Womaski* Eleanor Yttre* Raymond Zelhofer* Jane Zemke Paul and Mary Zemke Ellen “Mae” Ziebell Tom and Sue Steffen Elfreida Ziegenhagen* Edwin Zills* Dorothy Zwicky* IN-KIND GIFTS ALS Printing Notecard Inserts Mike and Val Aronson TV Blue Door Consulting Programming Amy Bruss Ceramics for Ageless Art Studio Bill Casper Tools Bill Dunwiddie Winslow Homer Artwork Harold Carpenter and Lois Carpenter-Noone Tickets to Winnebagoland Barbershop Chorus Concert Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Bed Jackets Ginger Nolan Painting Pam Persick Art Supplies Ralph and Mim Pieper Santa and Crèche Helen Schwochert Lap Blankets and Afghans Judy Thoma Books on Tape Trinity Episcopal Church Tulips Bernard Wapp Antique Oar and Christmas Star

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VOLUNTEERS Susan Ames Mandi Andreini Clare Arne John Bermingham Connie Boldt Dorothy Bosserman Evelyn Bowerman Judy Burton Helen Lord Burr Carol Cameron Barbara Carpenter Barbara Carroll William Casper Sandra Challoner Bill Christianson Claude Collins Susan Collins Barbara Cook Judith Davies Patricia Day Scott Decker Will Deppiesse Dede DeWitt Caryn Elliott Mark Faust Anna Filipova Joanne Forseth Janice Frazee Pamela Freeman Lois Gagnon Norman Gagnon Joan Gates Barbara Gheller Michael Graceffa Judith Grota Susan Hall Cindy May Hasenohrl Vernice Haase Elizabeth Hartman Amy Hathaway Randy Hedge Elizabeth Hoeft Rev. Merlin Hoeft Fred Holdren Edward Holladay Marsha Hughes Linda Husman Randy Husman Harvey Jacobson Alice Jenkins Elainna Jentz Leo Karner

Susan Kimball Karen King Larry Klausch Alyssa Knoll Janet Krahenbuhl Shari Krause Sue Kreibich Kenneth Krohn Virginia Krohn Jerry Lang Kathryn Larson Marcia Larson Phyllis Lesselyoung Fred Lilly LeeAnn Lilly Jayne Lindsay

James Papenfuss Betty Paterson Dennis Penney Linda Peppler Claire Pfaendtner Rick Picard James Pietrowski Sharon Pietrowski Marilyn Potter Jill Putzer Virginia Putzer Joan Reichenberger Luella Remmel Barbara Rowe Marvin Rowe Pam Ruder

Hope Linton Tom Lynch Jim MacLean Chuck Mader Monika Malone Lois Menzel Ella Middleton Debra Miedaner Evva Miller Kathleen Mitchell Robert Moser Michaela Muza Virginia Nelson Roy Ney Shannon Nighbor

Ashleigh Sasse Becca Sasse Phyllis Sasse Susan Scheller Cathy Scherer Cheryl Schettl Arlene Schmidt Laura Schmidt Michael Schmidt William Schmidt Elmer Schultz Sam Seekings Arline Sitter Jan Smith Zoe Smith

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Mary Stadler Monroe Suderman Mary Troiber Barbara Urbrock William Urbrock Chris VanStraten Ann Voges Janice Voss Bernard Wapp Niki Watson Judith Weiss Marie Williams Rev. Barry Yarbro Randi Zellmer

The 2013 Annual Appeal featured the lily painted by Evergreen art program participant Barbara Urbrock. Funded in part by the Evergreen Foundation, the Evergreen art program offers weekly classes in the Ageless Art Center, Art on a Cart, classes at ShareHaven, and opportunities in the Lester Bettin Woodshop.

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Building Community Campaign

The purpose of the Building Community Campaign is two-fold: to transform the Evergreen Campus to Broaden our Community and to Grow the Evergreen Foundation to Build our Endowment.

Much work is necessary to reach our lofty goal of $3 million. Fifteen volunteer campaigners are helping staff personally visit or call more than several hundred people during 2014; many more will be contacted through special mailings. In addition, a special gathering will be hosted for Oshkosh community friends to learn about the campus improvements intended to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. Our goal is for our visitors to experience Evergreen and to see themselves that, more than a home for many, Evergreen is a destination offering accessibility to many resources for families and the community organizations. We have already realized a total of $1,466,601 in cash, pledge and estate planned gifts. This includes the fourth largest bequest in Evergreen history that resulted in the naming of our new library The Thomas E. Neta Memorial Library. While we are grateful for the many blessings we have already received, we continue to pray that God will bless our efforts with much success.

Carol C. Staszkiewicz Vice President, Foundation Advancement

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CAMPAIGN DONATIONS SEEDS OF LEADERSHIP ($100,000 and above) Thomas E. Neta Estate SEEDS OF OPPORTUNITY ($50,000 to $99,999) Anonymous SEEDS OF CHANGE ($15,000 to $24,999) Don and Lorraine Bowen SEEDS OF PROMISE ($10,000 to $14,999) Carston and Marcia Larson Virginia Nelson Arline Sitter SEEDS OF INSPIRATION ($5,000 to $9,999) Dave and Carol Cameron Alice Jenkins Marilyn Potter SEEDS OF TRUST ($1,000 to $4,999) Dorothy Bosserman David and Pat Day Anna Filipova Vernice E. Haase Fred and Judy Lilly Janice Pennau Luella M. Remmel Carol C. and Robert Staszkiewicz William and Barbara Urbrock

SEEDS OF FAITH ($500 to $999) Thomas Feavel and Margaret Bekkers Andrew and Dede DeWitt Randy and Holly Hedge Dr. Richard and Marsha Hughes Darlene and Daniel Johnson Drs. James and Karen King SEEDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT ($250 to $499) Sharon and Jeffrey Boyce John and Cathy Scherer SEEDS OF KINDNESS (Up to $249) Anonymous Julie Bishop Miriam Hasse Amy MacKenzie John and Deanie Minniear Bill and Anne Monroe Kristen Pouzar Kari Reynebeau Erin and Clint Sanders Erin Standley Burk and Christine Tower Tom Tuchscherer Chris Van Straten Julie Wetzel

“Leaders are the ones who keep faith with the past, keep step with the present, and keep the promise to posterity.” Harold J. Seymour

CAMPAIGN PLEDGES SEEDS OF COMMITMENT ($25,000 to $49,999) David and Carol Cameron Arline Sitter SEEDS OF CHANGE ($15,000 to $24,999) Marilyn Potter SEEDS OF PROMISE ($10,000 to $14,999) Carol C. and Robert Staszkiewicz SEEDS OF INSPIRATION ($5,000 to $9,999) Ken and Bobbi Arneson Thomas Feavel and Margaret Bekkers Dorothy Bosserman Andrew and Dede DeWitt Vernice E. Haase Ruth Nienass Simon SEEDS OF TRUST ($1,000 to $4,999) Chris and Peggy Bellin Ted and Karen Bowen Helen Lord Burr Ken and Barbara Cook Scott and Ann Decker First Business Bank-Oshkosh Randy and Holly Hedge Dr. Richard and Marsha Hughes Randy and Linda Husman Drs. James and Karen King John and Susan Kreibich Elizabeth B. Paterson Luella M. Remmel Erin and Clint Sanders John and Cathy Scherer Tom Tuchscherer

SEEDS OF FAITH ($500 to $999) Rev. Barry and Kathleen Yarbro SEEDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT ($250 to $499) Linda and David Greene Darlene and Daniel Johnson Jane Peters Sarah Salzsieder SEEDS OF KINDNESS (Up to $249) Anonymous Theresa and James Brockman Mary and Carl Draeger Sue and Bob Knobloch Amy MacKenzie Vicky and Mark Wenzel CAMPAIGN PLANNED ESTATE GIFTS SEEDS OF LEADERSHIP ($100,000 and above) Dorothy Bosserman Arline Sitter

CAMPAIGN MEMORIALS Bev Holm Bill and Barbara Urbrock William Kingzett Bill and Barbara Urbrock James Krueger Bill and Barbara Urbrock Lewis and Delores Magnusen Dr. Richard and Marsha Hughes Elwyn (Jack) Nelson Virginia Nelson Louise Neubauer Bill and Barbara Urbrock Raymond E. Remmel Luella Remmel Norma Schultz Bill and Barbara Urbrock Ernest and Emma Urbrock Bill and Barbara Urbrock Nancy Winkler Bill and Barbara Urbrock Edwin Zills Darlene and Daniel Johnson

SEEDS OF COMMITMENT ($25,000 to $49,999) Janice Pennau CAMPAIGN HONORARIUMS Lillian Nienass Ruth Nienass Simon Mary E. Resheske Peggy and Chris Bellin Amber Stratz Bill and Barbara Urbrock

Mission: To secure and use resources in support of the Evergreen vision Vision: A financially strong Foundation that is able to meet the needs of Evergreen

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1130 North Westfield Street • Oshkosh, WI 54902 Phone (920) 233-2340 • Fax (920) 237-2109 www.EvergreenOshkosh.com

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Evergreen - Springing to life Page 2 Master Site Plan Update Page 4 Volunteers Making a Difference Page 5 Evergreen Foundation Family of Friends Annual Report Page 6 Building Community Campaign Page 14

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