Letters From the Community
Dear Absolute! Builiding Maintenance
Thank you for generously supporting the Literacy Council Services with your contribution to our 25th Annual World's Greatest Dessert Party. Your commitment to our program enables us to fulfill our mission, "To provide customized tutoring in reading and related skills to people of all ages so they can be self sufficient in the 21st century." Without your support, our mission would merely be words on paper.
The Literacy Council currently is working with nearly 100 students per week, and served more than 600 learners in 2010. Current programs along with new programs in the planning stages will assure more success for the Literacy Council and our learners in 2011. Thanks to your gererosity and the help of others, our growth will grow.
Thank you for sharing in this important effort.
Gratefully,
Jennifer Heronema
President / CEO
Dear John:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Saginaw Future Inc., I'd like to offer my sincere thanks for your continued support and commitment to economic development. Saginaw Future is very excited about the opportunities for growth in 2012 and believes this could be one of our best years yet!
We are very optimistic for the future with the CMU College of Medicine on the horizon, development of the Great Lakes Solar Technology Park, continued development of the Washington Avenue Corridor and the many investment projects we are working on throughout Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region.
This success could not happen without the strong support and confidence of contributors like Absolute! Building Maintenance. SF relies on funding from private businesses and individuals and we sincerely appreciate your support, both past and present. This contribution directly impacts our mission to attact new investment and jobs to the area. Together, we will continue to develop our thriving Great Lakes Bay Region for now and for the future.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Cray, CEcD
President
Dear John and Brigitte,
On behalf of the East Side Soup Kitchen Board of Directors, Staff and all the people we serve, I write to thank you for your generous donation. It was fun to have you here with a "big" check.
The Holiday Season always brings with it the magnification of the joys and sorrows of daily life. Many more people are without a job and really struggling with how they are going to pay bills, heat their homes, and buy prescriptions and food.
We are grateful for your support to keep the soup pots filled and the doors open to all. May you have a New Year filled with joy and peace.
Sincerely,
Pam Cole
Director
Dear Absolute! Building Maintenance:
On behalf of the READ Board of Directors and Staff, I want to thank you for your donation to the READ Endowment Fund administered by the Saginaw Community Foundation. The READ program is a true partnership of people working together to ensure that our program continues not only for today but for many, many years to come.
Thank you for your continued support of our organization and our mission: to help children improve their reading skills and discover the joy of reading.
Best wishes for a bright new year,
Carol Lechel
Director/President
Dear John,
On behalf of current and future cancer patients and their families, I want to thank you for your response to our year-end letter. Your generous gift will be placed with other donations to build the Cancer Care Fund for the new facility on the west campus.
Significant health programs, medical equipment, and patient care services have been funded this past year through contributions to Bay Medical Foundation.
- Over $300,000 was provided to McLaren Homecare and Hospice for unreimbursed patient care at Brian's House on the west campus.
- A grant of $275,000 was provided to Bay Regional Medical Center for direct costs of the Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic.
- Five (5) $5,000 educational grants were provided to encourage nursing and allied health professionals upgrade their skills.
- A partnership with BRMC was entered into to encourage primary care physician recruitment through an educational grant to a local medical student.
- Over $170,000 was provided to various departments at BRMC and BSCH for patient care equipment, diagnostic items, wheelchairs, etc.
These items would not be available if it were not for the many community contributors and sponsorships of our various events held throughout the year.
Thank you for your 2011 gift, as well as for all of your previous support directed at our local community healthcare system.
I hope this acknowledgement letter finds you well and looking forward to a fresh, New Year.
Most sincerely,
Keith D. Markstrom
Director
Dear John,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, please accept my appreciation for your recent donation to the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra.
Your support of the Orchestra allows the Board to maintain a high standard of quality events and programs. The Board of Directors, Music Director and the Orchestra believe that every concert reaffirms our belief in music's power to shape our region's culture.
Once again thank you for your donation. It will help ensure that the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra will be able to continue to offer quality symphonic performances to the residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Sincerely,
Daniel McGee
Executive Director
Dear John,
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I send this letter to thank you for your recent donation to the Temple Theatre Foundation. It is through the generosity of people like you that our region will continue to enjoy the majestic Temple Theatre for generations to come.
Our vision is that the Great Lakes Bay Region will be known statewide for its vibrant arts community and fiscally sound arts organizations so local companies have the ability to attract and retain the brightest minds in the world.
Gratefully,
| Julie A. Nunn Executive Director Temple Theatre Foundation |
Dear Johhn
I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your support of the 2011 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic. I am especially grateful for your kind gift which, together with all the proceeds from this important event, will directly support seminarians, the cost of their current year's education, and other vocation-related initiatives.
Each year, our goal is to raise enough funds to assist with seminary tuition and to provide Ave Maria Radio with a $10,000 contribution for voacations programming. In addition to meeting these goals, nearly $50,000 was raised for the Bishops' Seminarian Education Endowment Fund, which was established to ensure the availability of resources for educating seminarians in the future.
We are grateful for the many generous benefactors who recognize the importance of honoring our current priests and investing in our future priests. Through the financial and spiritual support of people like you, our vocations program has become stronger. With the assistance of Fr. Andy Booms, Director of Priestly Vocations, and Fr. Bill Rutkowski, Director of Seminarians, I am confident that we are prepared to assist the young men of our diocese in their process of discerning a priestly vocation. Please continue to pray that these young men, with the encouragement of their parents and families, will respond generously to God's call.
May you and your loved ones experience great joy and peace in this Christmas season and, through the intercession of St. John Vianney, patron of diocesan priests, may our Lord bless our efforts to promote and support priestly vocations.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Joseph R. Cistone, D.D.
Bishop of Saginaw
Dear John,
In behalf of the MCVI Foundation and MMR, thank you for hosting a CPR training session at Absolute! Building Maintenance yesterday. With your help, 37 people now know the lifesaving skill of basic CPR and AED use.
The odds of surviving sudden cardiac arrest are chilling. Yet, people do survive. When you talk to those who have lived, there are some constant themes. First of all, a bystander began CPR; emergency help was called quickly and in most cases, the heart was defibrillated within minutes of the collapse. Sudden cardiac arrest is unpredictable, but our response to it doesn't need to be.
One heartbeat, one breath ... this can be the differeence between life and death. Thank you for helping spread this important message to the community.
Be well,
Diane M. Fong
Executive Director
Dear John,
On behalf of the members of the Bay Area Family Y and its Board of Directors and staff, I want to thank you for your pledge amount supporting the Y's "Building Our Future" Capital Campaign Facility Construction Project.
Your continued support of a new Y family-oriented health and fitness facility will provide a spark to land development and population growth leading to positive economic development for Bay City and the entire Bay Area.
We greatly appreciate your generosity in making a contribution to help the Y "Build Our Future" as we "Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and A Strong Community."
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely yours,
| Brenda Rowley Y Capital Campaign Co-Chair |
Scott Carmona President, Board of Directors |
Dear John,
Thank you for your donation to the 2011 Riverside Saginaw Film Festival.
Thank you for donating to us. We have 25 movies and documentaries booked for showing this year, including three award-wining Michigan made products. Sure hope to see you there!
Also enclosed are copies of our festival program. Please distribute them to friend, family, co-workers and clients to help us spread the word of this great event at the Temple Theatre in Saginaw, November 2-6, 2011.
Sincerely,
Susan Scott, Film Festival Board
Dear Mr. Markey:
On behalf of the Saginaw Valley Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be a judge for our Executive of the Year event for 2011.
Each year is is a pleasure to have members from our chapter nominate their boss for "Executive of the Year" and be able to recognize that executive at our breakfast.
Thank you for making our event so special, we truly appreciate your input for the recognition of quality leadership.
I am sorry your were not able to join us for breakfast to celebrate National Bosses' Day. Dave Deyarmond gave an inspiring message titled "There is Always Another Box"! I really hope you will be able to join us in the future when asked. You have become an important part of our event and want you to know you were missed!
Sincerely,
Maryvonne DeSmyter, Executive Breakfast Committee Chair
Dear Central Michigan AIDS Walk Supporter,
We wanted to take the opportunity to tell you how successful our AIDS Walk was because of your sponsorship. We had over 130 walkers/fun runners attend this 2nd year. The sun was shining and participants were in good spirits. We also had over 45 volunteers give their time to help everthing come together in preparation that morning. We are pleased to say hat we were able to raise over $6000 to help persons in our district living with HIV/AIDS with everday basic needs such as life-saving medications, access to medical care, housing, and food.
Again, thank you for your generosity and support of the 2nd Annual Central Michigan AIDS Walk. We were a success because of you!
Sincerely,
Catrina Weber,Health Educator
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for donating to Central Michigan AIDS Walk.
Central Michigan District Health Department
Dear Mr. Markey,
Nouvel Catholic Central High School wishes to thank you for your contribution made to Fisk Children Scholarship Fund in memory of their father, Tom Fisk.
This gift is greatly appreciated.Sincerely,
Ann M. Szymanowski, Director of Admissions
Saginaw Area Catholic Schools
Dear John:
Record breaking temperatures did not stop Saginaw from celebrating summer in a big way ... more than 80,000 people attended 145 plus events, at 16 venues all in the heart of Saginaw!
The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission and the seventeen partner organizations would like to thank you and Absolute! Building Maintenance for your support of the fourth annual Saginaw Celebrates Summer, the three month collaboration celebrating arts, nature and the humanities with events for the whole family to enjoy. Saginaw Celebrates Summer boasted a fantastic list of events which included concerts, stage shows, jazz performances, art fairs, workshops, films, exhibitions, nature hikes and much, much more! Many of the events were FREE or had a reduced ticket price for members making the events accessible to adults and children regrardless of their economic means.
Attendance at the Saginaw Celebrate Summer events more than met our expectations for yet another year. A record breaking crowd enjoyed the great music and family activities on a warm summer evening at Jazz on Jefferson while the new and improved Pridemobile provided the backdrop for drawing thousands of people to Morley Plaza in downtown Saginaw for Friday night musical entertainment. Additional adversising by our media partners, web advertising, updates on Facebook and Twitter, a new 30 minute video aired on Channel 19 and throughout the community encoraged area residents and visitors to expolore the many entertainment options in the Saginaw community where they live, work and play.
None of the successes would have been possible without the fantastic support of Absolute! Building Maintenance as our title sponsor. Thank you for your commitment in promoting the many great things to see and do in the heart of Saginaw and to contributing to the quality of life for all living and working in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the fifth annual Saginaw Celebrates Summer, Family Fun in the City!
Sincerely,
Marsha Braun , Director of Marketing
Dear John:
On behalf of the Saginaw Community Foundation's Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for your contribution as an Inner Circle member. We are very grateful for your support.
As you know, members of Inner Circle will receive recognition that visibly demonstrates their commitment to the Saginaw Community Foundation and to our community. We believe this investment will pay benefits both to your corporation and the community, many times over.
On the Foundation website and in printed materials that recognize your gift, you will be listed as Absolute! Building Maintenance.
Again, thank you for your support. It is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Renee S. Johston, President & CEO
Dear John:
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce our Gifts of Wellness giving and recognition program. We have received your generouse contribution to MidMichigan Health. As you requested, your gift was designated toward MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland's Love Light Trees.
It is donors such as you that enhance our efforts in making a difference in each community that we serve. We are grateful for your commitment, your trust, and your willingness to join with us to improve the quality of life for each individual who needs our care.
Thank you for embracing our mission - for it will be through gifts of care, courage, compassion, strength, hope and healing - that Wellness will continue.
Sincerely,
Richard M. Reynolds, President
Donna J. Rapp, Senior Vice President
The members of Grow Saginaw Community Garden Project are thankful of ,and forever in debt to Absolute Building Maintenance for their contribution. ABM's generoue donation during the summer of 2011, our oranization's inaugural year, has gone on to ensure a successful first harvest and abundant donation of produce to Hidden Harvest for use in soup kitchens and food pantries throughout the Tri City area. Over 500 pounds of produce was donated to Hidden Harvest this year, as well as an undocumented amount enfoyed by residents living within the immediate vicinity of the gardens. ABM helped make this possible and for this Grow Saginaw is extremely grateful. If there is ever anything within our power to do in turn for this most gracious of acts, please do not hesitate to call upon us personally.
Sincerely,
Padraic J. Ingle, Founder
Lauren E. Shaw/Founder
Dear John:
On behalf of Covenant HealthCare, I want to thank you for your participation in the 2011 Red Carpet Premiere and Golf Classic event. As you may know, this is Covenant’s premier fund-raising special event. With your assistance, we successfully achieved our goal in raising much needed funds for our Breast health Center, VNA/Hospice/James E. Cartwright Care Center, and the Regional Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. Each of these centers provides life-changing services to our patients.
We are deeply grateful for your participation in our event. The weather was perfect, the camaraderie was delightful, and the support was deeply appreciated. We are hopeful you will be able to again join us for our 2012 Red Carpet Premiere and Golf Classic on August 16 and 17.
Sincere best wishes,
Carol Cottrell, Director
Covenant HealthCare Foundation
Dear John:
It is vitally important to let you know what has been accomplished through your generous support of the second annual Covenant Kids Telethon and the Covenant Kids Fund. During the April 16th telethon and affiliated activities, just over $120,000 was raised. Additional events and gifts throughout the summer generated over $12,000. I can only say a simple and heart-felt THANK YOU.
In June a panel of nine people was selected to review funding proposals that were submitted by all pediatric services departments within Covenant HealthCare. There is listing of all of the 2011 approved proposals enclosed. To date all of the purchases have been made and are touching Covenant Kids, and their parents, lives every day. The total cost of the purchases paid for by the Covenant Kids Fund was just over $130,000.
There are two very important things I wish to convey here. First, when gifts are given the money is used as intended very quickly. Secondly, every dollar contributed goes directly to enhance the Covenant HealthCare pediatrics services for its patients. Nothing is spent for administration or promotions.
I sincerely thank you for your support and hope you will keep Covenant Kids close to your hear and your budget for the third annual Covenant Kids Telethon on WNEM TV 5 Saturday April 14, 2012.
Warmest Regards,
Kenneth R. Cichewicz
Covenant HealthCare Foundation
Dear John,
WE did it. We accomplished our goals for the very first three-day extravaganza, The Michigan Jazz Trail Festival in the Great Lakes Bay Region. On behalf of the Michigan Jazz Trail committee I would like to thank you again for your participation and generous sponsorship.
Highlights from the 2011 Events
Our belief in the vision of the Michigan Jazz Trail was accomplished. Through our collaboration with each of the three cities we provided wonderful venues showcasing our high school talent, professional musicians, and internationally know performers. Please review the enclosed photographic summary of the events.
We recognize that the partnerships with our sponsors are vital to our success. John, and the leadership plus our community involvement are truly appreciated. Thank you again.
Yours,
Molly McFadden
Executive Director of The Michigan Jazz Festival
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your generous contribution to the Silent Auction portion of our Taste & Theatrics event for 2011! Your donation to this major fund raising event will aid the State Theatre's continued success in enriching the arts and culture in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Thank you again for your generosity! We hope you will keep Taste & Theatrics and the State Theatre in mind in the future.
Sincerely,
Mike Bacigalupo
Executive Director
On behalf of the members of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership class of 2011, we want to thank you for your donation supporting the class silent auction held at the Chamber Annual Meeting to raise funds for the class project.
We greatly appreciate your generosity in making a donation to help the class successfully complete the renovation of the Men's Courtyard at the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.
The class chose this project in order to make an impact on those in need in our community and leave a legacy for years to come. The goal is to give the male guests of the mission, who are in a stressful time in their life and reaching our for help, a place to seek some peace and quiet, personal reflection and stress relief from the trials of this difficult time.
Thank you for your support!
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2011
Dear John,
On behalf of the Stewardship Committee, I would like to thank you for your generous gift. This parish event was held this past weekend and was very successful in bringing awareness of stewardship. We are grateful for your support of this parish activity.
Thanks again,
Mary Vogelpohl
Business Manager
Dear John,
We received you recent pledge as a sponsor for the 5th Annual Arts from the Heart and deeply appreciate your commitment to the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum. Your gift is being invested in the lives of children in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. We take the stewardship of your support seriously.
Recently, the MMCM has received a prestigious award for our unique design and recognition as the "Best of the Best" destination for children, confirming our impact in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The MMCM provides an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the lives of children as a fascinating destination where they learn through play and adults learn to play again.
Thank you for opening the door of opportunities to so many children through your generous support. We invite you to bring your family and friends and experience the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum for yourself.
With warm regards,
Angela Barris
President/CEO
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for joining the Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw!
The Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw was organized in 1993. We are concerned about the library and will work hard to promote library services throughout our community. We are planning a number of different activities and events. As a Friend, there will be many opportunities for you to get involved.
As a member of the Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw,
- Your membership will be valid until June 30, 2012.
- You will be notified of special library events.
- All contributions to the Friends will be acknowledged in the newsletter.
- You will be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting, participate on the Friends Board and serve on the Working Committees.
We look forward to seeing you at a Friends event in the near future. If you would like further information, or if you have any qestions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Ederer
Treasurer
Dear John,
Thank you for the generous Contest Hole Sponsorship and prize donations that you provided to help make our 13th Annual Great Lakes Safety Training Center "Safety for the Kids" Golf Outing a success. It was a great day and everyone had a fun time!
Our goal was to raise funds that would allow us to continue the "Safety for the Kids" program. This program allows us to provide safety training and safety gear to the high school building trade programs as well as the opportunity to provide scholarships to students that are pursuing a building trades safety related field.
Thank you to all of our members and friends that helped make this day possible. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Regards,
Meleah Retzloff
James J. Cook
Dear READ Friend:
Thank YOU for your generous support in helping us recognize the outstanding volunteers who are the essence of the success of the READ program in schools and neighborhood centers throughout Saginaw County. We consider our volunteers the best of the best in our community, spending one on one reading time with over 1100 children in our community.
Over 180 volunteers attended our recent Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held at Peace Lutheran Church on May 10. The evening festivities included dinner, entertainment by the Saginaw Bay Youth Quintet and special readings by several St. Charles READ students. The raffle prizes awarded throughout the evening were againa a highlight of the annual gathering - thanks to you, our generous donors. The lucky winners enjoyed making their selection from over 150 donated gifts, which included a wide range of prizes from gift certificates to gift baskets, to donated services.
Enclosed is a copy of our dinner program which lists all of our donation contributors. Your organization or business name will also be listed in our June nesletter which will be mailed to over 1000 volunteers and donors.
Thank YOU again for your raffle prize donation. Helping children learn to read is a gift that will last a lifetime and impact children's lives today, tomorrow, and in the future. Together, our volunteer mentors and YOU are working together to build a brighter tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Carol Lechel
Director
Dear John,
On behalf of the Temple Theatre Foundation Board of Directors, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking part in our "Be the One" capital campaign - a necessity to ensure a grand home for our region's arts organizations. As a result of the immense support from generous donors like you, the beautiful Temple Theatre can offer quality programming, world-class performances and an elegant venue for the great people of our region to use and enjoy for years to come.
We see great value in this historic landmark, and by demonstrating such a generous donation, we know you do, too. We want to personally thank you and hope you will enjoy your investment in the Temple Theatre by seeing great perfomances of song, dance and comedy on the Temple stage.
We appreciate, respect and are very grateful for your trust in us as caretakers of this all-important venue. We want to assure you that we will use your money wisely to ensure the longevity of the Temple Theatre for you and your loved ones to enjoy for the second act of our theatre's 84 year old script.
Sincerely,
With our sincere gratitude,
| Richard J. Garber President, Chair |
Julie A. Nunn Executive Director |
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thanks for your contribution to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Each and every gift to YMCA Strong Kids has a story. Here is what a Saginaw single mother told us, "Because of the Strong Kids Campaign my two daughters were able to attend Camp Timbers this year. I had lost my job and was unable to find the extra mone to pay their way with just my unemployment income. I just wanted to let you know how truly appreciative I am for your temendous act of kindness and hope that someday soon I am in a situation to give it back."
Each year, individuals, businesses and organizations, generously provide funding for programs that enrich the lives of Saginaw children. Children like these two girls being raised by a single mom in our community thank you for your support.
In 2010, donations of over $227,000 provided membership to over 600 children from low-income families and over 200 kids went to camp on camp scholarships. These youth were provided the tools to grow and develop into responsible youg adults.
Thank you for your investment in the youth of Saginaw through the YMCA. Your faith in the YMCA and the work we do helps to create a stronger Saginaw!
Respectfully,
John Lucher
President / CEO
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you so much for your Annual Partnership gift. This gift demonstrates your concern for the hungry, hurting and homeless men, women and children here in Mid-Michigan.
This year the Saginaw and Bay City missions will provide food and shelter to approximately 1,700 homeless people. Each meal we provide for someone in need creates an opportunity to make a connection with a person who is facing the worst crisis of their life, and gives us an opportunity to share the home of the Gospel while assisting them with their physical needs.
May God bless you for caring. Your gift has helped to give despairing people a reason to hope. We can't thank you enough for your compassionate contribution to reach out to our neighbors here in Mid-Michigan.
Sincerely,
Dan Streeter
Executive Director
Dear Friends of Literacy,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your support of the Literacy Council's World's Greatest Dessert Party - an event that provides financial resources that help increase literacy in the Midland community.
Your generosity is truly helping us change lives through literacy.
Thank you for sharing in this important effort.
Gratefully,
Sally Bowen
Board Member
Dear Friends:
Thank you for your donation toward our recent art auction "Arti Gras." Your gift helped to make our fundraising efforts successful. We raised just over $9,200 through this event and everyone involved seemed to enjoy the festivities. The total amount of money raised is enough to support 460 future guests who need housing while a family member is hospitalized, but who are unable to afford the costs of lodging. The families we house in our "home away from home" atmosphere here at the Hospital Hospitality Houses are the reason behind everything we do.
Thank you once again,
Sincerely
Samantha McKenzie
Administrator
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you very much for your donation to the Saginaw Valley Zoological Society for a Pilsner Sponsorship of Brew at the Zoo 2011. We truly believe that every donation we receive plays a part in our mission, which is "to provide a family oriented environment that promotes interest in animals through education, recreation and conservation."
We are very grateful for the impact your gift makes on the thousands of children and families who have the chance to get "up close and personal" with the animal kingdom each time they enter our gates. Again, thank you for investing in the Zoo.
Zooly Yours,
Nancy Parker
Executive Director
Dear John,
Together with the CAN Council Board of Directors and our staff, I want to thank you for your support of our 18th Annual Mardi Gras Auction! Because of the generosity and support of the community, we met and exceeded our $135,000 goal! The proceeds from this event are critical to our daily operations throughout the coming year.
Thank you for generously donating for our Mardi Gras Auction! The proceeds that were generated from your thoughtfulness will help us in maintaining our strong programming, developing new programs and services, and continuing to meet the needs of the community.
If you have not already done so, I would encourage you to visit the CAN Council or our website (www.cancouncil.org) to see what we do. Each day the CAN Team of staff, board and 300+ volunteers work together for our children and families! On their behalf, I want to share our heartfelt gratitude.
Thank you for believing that in Saginaw County, "Our Children Should Be Seen, Heard and Believed".
With gratitude,
Suzanne Greenberg
President/CEO
Dear John,
On behalf of the PRIDE Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your donation to PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc. for our PRIDE in the Great Lakes Bay Region Silent Auction. It was a great success.
PRIDE contributes to the cultural, social, recreational and economic life of the Saginaw Community through our activities and events. Our goals are to create a positive, constructive image of Saginaw; unify, coordinate and support common efforts of various organizations and individuals; promote and stimulate ongoing activities attractive to people and business; combat deterioration and improve the appearance of the central area of Saginaw. Our support is obtained through annual contributions from business and professional groups, private individuals and this Annual Fundraiser.
Again, thank you for your support!
Sincerely
Terry Rock
PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc.
Dear Friends:
Thank you for your sponsorship of our "Arti Gras" event. Your gift will help make our fundraising efforts successful.
The Hospital Hospitality House serves as a welcome home for out-of-town family members who have relatives in treatment in one of our four Saginaw area hospitals. This gift will help to ensure that our doors remain open to those who need us.
Thank you once again,
Sincerely
Samantha McKenzie
Administrator
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship commitment of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. As you know, without your sponsorship, events like this just would not be possible. We appreciate the dedication and commitment of the Absolute! Building Maintenance to the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
In return for your contribution, Absolute! Building Maintenance will be listed as an Annual Meeting Sponsor in promotional materials, event signage and press release for the event.
Again Thank You, for deciding to make a great investment in your community and get valuable exposure for your business by partnering with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce on our 128th Annual Meeting.
Thanks
JoEllen Strieter
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Dear John,
On behalf of the Holiday Housewalk Committee and Board of Directors of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, please accept my deepest gratitude for being a sponsor of the 2010 Holiday Housewalk. Your sponsorship is vital to the success of this event.
The Holiday Housewalk has developed into an annual event that many look forward to. The Housewalk is enjoyed by all in the Great Lakes Bay Region and is an excellent venue to promote the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the start of the Holiday Season.
Your support of the Orchestra allows us to maintain the high standards and quality events and programs our patrons have come to expect from the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. The Orchestra, Music Director, Board of Directors and staff are firmly committed to moving forward toward a satisfying future borth artistically and financially.
Once again, thank you for your support. Your contribution ensures our ability to provide symphonic performances and host community events of the highest caliber.
Sincerely,
Daniel McGee
Executive Director
Dear John:
Thank you for generously supporting the Literacy Council of Midland County with your contribution to our 24th Annual World's Greatest Dessert Party. Your commitment to our program enables us to fulfill our mission, "To provide customized tutoring in reading and related skills to people of all ages so they can be sulf sufficient in the 21st century." Without your support, our mission would merely be words on paper.
The Literacy Council is working with nearly 160 students per week, and served more than 600 learners in 2010. With your generosity and the help of others, we will continue our growth in services during 2011. On behalf of our students, tutors, board members, and staff, thank you for your generous support.
2010 was another banner year that saw the Literacy Council achieves our loftiest goals: more learners than ever, improved programs with more partners, more recognition on the state level, 2010 saw new levels of success. Programs already operating along with new things in the planning stages will make 2011 even better. Thank you in advance for helping us to reach new highs.
Gratefully yours,
Richard Dolinski
Executive Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
I suspect you may not realize the full impact your generosity has on our neediest neighbors--the hurting people we serve here at the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission.
Your prayers and donations make possible everything we do to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and help transform lives. The needs of these people are very great, and your contribution to our work is crucial. That's why I struggle to find the right words to say...thank you.
I may be at a loss for words, buy my heart is full of gratitude for your recent gift. And since God tells us to "...be openhanded" toward the poor, I believe He regards your generosity with approval and pleasure (Deuteronomy 15:8). May He bless you for respecting His Word--and for answering His call to make a difference here in the Bay area.
With deep gratitude,
Dan Streeter
Mission Director
Dear John,
Thank you for your 2011 sponsorship to the Business & Education Partnership. Your investment will help us to continue our mission of connecting the community with education - helping to provide the types of experiences that will prepare students for their future.
The progress continues with initiatives that will link businesses with schools and students, monitoring pertinent legislative issues, quality improvement, and collaborative initiatives.
Again, thank you for your investment in the Business & Education partnership. We encourage you to share your questions, comments or suggestions about our current activities or potential new projects. We need your input to ensure that our efforts benefit educational institutions, area businesses, and the Bay County community.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Seward, CCE
President and CEO
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Markey,
On behalf of the East Side Soup Kitchen Board of Directors, Staff and all the people we serve, I write to thank you for your generous donation.
The Holiday Season always brings with it the magnification of the joys and sorrows of daily life. Many more people are without a job and really struggling with how they are going to pay bills, heat their homes, and buy prescriptions and food.
We are grateful for your support to keep the soup pots filled and the doors open to all. May you have a New Year filled with joy and peace.
Sincerely,
Pame Cole
Director
Dear Markey Maintenance Services, Inc:
Thank you for the monetary donation. All donations help us provice clients with the services to help them feel SAFE, EMPOWER them to make decisions, and support them as they create CHANGE in their lives. Here's what some of our clients say about the services we provide.
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"The Staff here are so special. I feel save and secure here. I will never forget how wonderful you all were to me."
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"The help was there when I felt I had no where else to go. The Underground Railroad staff was there to help make me feel like I was a person who deserved more and gave me the help to finally be free of the abuse and control."
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"You have given me strength and now my son and I are on our way to building a new happy life. I could never have done this without you. Thank you from the heart."
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If you would like more information on how to include URR in your will, please contact the Community Development Manager at (989) 399-0007 x 104.
Sincerely,
Valerie Hoffman
President/Executive Director
Underground Railroad, Inc.
Dear John,
As 2010 comes to a close, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting the economic development efforts of Saginaw Future. Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Regional economies continue to improve and we have become the leader in job growth for Michigan.
Over the years, our area has had high unemployment rates, and we ranked higher in the state in both those without jobs as well as the level of wages earned. However, since 2007, Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region have had a lower annual unemployment rate than the State.
We are leading the State in transitioning to a new economy that includes renewable energy, innovative technology, knowledge based jobs and skilled labor. Dedication, determination and forward thinking have positioned us for a brighter future and Saginaw Future promises to Sustain the Momentum.
We've worked very closely with many partners including business, labor, education and government, and have spurred nearly $5.9 billion in investment and the creation and retention of over 19,000 jobs for our region to date.
We could not have done it without your help. Thank you for your 2010 contribution to Saginaw Future, and to Sustain the Momentum for job creation and new investment. Now, more than ever, it is important that we continue our efforts to further diversify the economic base and strive for regional successes.
Sincerely,
| Herb Spence III Momentum Campaign Chair | JoAnn Crary President, Saginaw Future Inc. |
Dear Brigette and John,
Thank you so much for your donation to the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission in the name of St. James School.
Your generous donation will be put to good use in helping the many who are less fortunate than we are.
We hope you have a Blessed Christmans and a wonderful New Year!
God Bless you,
Sister Julie
Principal
Dear Friends,
In honor of you all, we have received a donation to the Love Light Trees from John C. Markey. This gift given as a tribute to you will support two needs within our community.
Contributions will be used to purchase a Vilgileo Continuous Cardiac Output Monitor to help guide the treatment of patients with heart failure. Proceeds will also be directed toward a fund managed by the Medical Center's social workers to support financially struggling individuals and families with their health care needs.
Cassie Gambrell and Bill Gagliardi, co-chairs of this project, join me in acknowledging this support given to the Love Light Trees in honor of you that will help others in need.
Sincerely,
Gregory H. Rogers
President
Dear Johhn
I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your support of the 2010 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic. I am especially grateful for your kind gift which, together with all the proceeds from this important event, will directly support seminarians, the cost of their current year's education, and other vocation-related initiatives.
Our event goal this year was to raise $65,000 to pay the seminary tuition for two of the eleven men studying for the priesthood, as well as to provide Ave Maria Radio with a $10,000 gift to assist with vocations programming. Initial estimates indicate that we have exceeded our goal, thanks to your generosity! In addition, $57,000 was raised for the Bishop's Seminarian Education Endowment Fund. This fund was established to ensure the availability of resources for educating seminarians in the future.
We are grateful for the many generous benefactors who recognize the importance of honoring our priests and investing in our future priests. Through the financial and spiritual support of people like you, our vocations program is strong and vibrant. With the assistance of Fr. Andy Booms, Director of Priestly Vocations, and Fr. Bill Rutkowski, Director of Seminarians, I am confident that we are poised to respond to the young people of the Diocese of Saginaw who are ready to conlmit themselves to a life of service as priests. Please continue to pray that our young people, with the encouragement of their parents and families, will respond generously to God's call.
Through the intercession of St. John Vianney, patron of diocesan priests, may our Lord bless our efforts to promote and support vocations.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Joseph R. Cistone, D.D.
Bishop of Saginaw
Dear Mr. Markey:
On behalf of the Saginaw Valley Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, I want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be a judge for our Executive of the Year event for 2010.
Each year it is a pleasure to have members from our chapter nominate their boss for "Executive of the Year" and be able to recognize that executive at our breakfast.
Thank you for making our event so special, we truly appreciate your input for the recognition of quality leadership.
I am so glad you took time away from your busy schedule to celebrate passion and purpose with us Friday morning. I hope you enjoyed the program as much as I. I left there inspired by Carol as well as the other dynamic community leaders like you. I hope we see you again real soon.
Sincerely,
Maryvonne DeSmyter
Executive Breakfast Committee Chair
Dear FNI Friends,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your most generous support of the 2010 FNI Fall Fundraiser "Field of Hope - Close to Home". The proceeds from this event will help us purchase a 3-D Fluorescent, time-lapse incubator microscope to be used for therapeutic adult stem cell research. With this sophisticated microscope setup, our ability to screen potential treatments for brain damage and injury will be accelerated several fold, bringing us closer to finding effective treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, as well as stroke and traumatic brain injury.
Your continued support of FNI is greatly appreciated and will help us achieve our vision of providing the very best medical care to our community.
With our sincere gratitude,
| E. Malcolm Field, MD Medical Director | Jim VanTiflin Event Chairman |
| Marha Ann Joseph FNI Board Chairperson | Gary Dunbar, Ph.D. FNI Executive Director |
Dear John:
On behalf of the Sustain the Momentum: Invest in Saginaw Future committee, Saginaw Future's Board of Directors, and all the businesses with a stake in the future of Saginaw County's economy, we would like to thank you for your pledge.
As the economies of Michigan and Saginaw County work through this period of transition, Saginaw Future has shown that hard work, dedication and innovative ideas can help something bigger and better emerge. The momentum generated by these efforts is helping Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region materialize as a powerhouse of new industries.
We could not do it without your help. Thank you, once again, for your dedication to Saginaw Future and the region's economic momentum. The future keeps looking brighter ... especially when we know we have supporters like you on our side.
Sincerely,
Dick Garber, Campaign Co-Chair
Jim Van Tiflin, Campaign Co-Chair
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you for your participation in Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan's (LCFS) 17th Annual Golf Outing. The funds raised at this event will go directly to programs that impact the lives of children and families in Michigan.
LCFS, as a statewide human care organization, is guided by its mission of providing hope to children and families struggling with poverty and abuse. More than 15,000 individuals and families are impacted each year through foster care, adoption, counseling and other family preservation services. LCFS provides services regardless of ethnic, creed or economic status.
Thank you again for your support of this event and the services that LCFS provides to people in need.
Sincerely,
Scott Liggett
Director of Development
Dear John,
I'd like to congratulate you and the president (Brigitte Markey) of Absolute Building Maintenance for thirty-five years of service to schools and businesses.
At Immanuel Lutheran School, your employees are friendly and courteous. Supervisors follow-up on all our concerns and respond quickly.
All are a reflection of the conscientious effort you provide to Immanuel Lutheran School.
God bless your efforts to provide the Saginaw -- area with quality, professional building maintenance services.
Sincerely,
Dennis Neumeyer
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you for agreeing to be a sponsor of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. We are thrilled to have Absolute! Building Maintenance as a partner in helping us to produce and offer arts opportunities that better our cultural community here in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
The last few years for residents of the region have been challenging given the business climate. Here at the Bay Arts Council, we understand the tightness of your budget and are even more appreciative of your sponsorship.
The funds generated by the Summer Series allow Bay Arts Council to operate throughout the year, adding to the quality of life and economic well-being of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Thank you for your support,
Chris Chesny
Board of Trustees
Bay Arts Council
Dear Mr. Markey:
Hundreds of children had life changing experiences at the YMCA and YCamp Timbers this past year as a result of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Without the campaign, our volunteers and donors like you these children would not have had the opportunity to have wonderful, enriching experiences provided by the YMCA.
Each year, individuals, businesses and organizations, generously provide funding for programs that enrich the lives of Saginaw children. Thank you for your support. In 2009, donations of over $220,000 provided membership to over 600 children from low-income families and over 170 kids went to camp on camp scholarships. These youth were provided the tools to grow and develop into responsible young adults. Recognize that YMCA and YCamp Programs provide an opportunity for kids to extend their character values with an empphasis on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Thank you for your support of the kids we serve. Your investment in the YMCA youth of our community translates to a healthier stronger Saginaw!
Sincerely,
Timothy M. Hilk
President/CEO
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you so much for the generous sponsorship contribution by Absolute! Building Maintenance to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum for the Saints, Sinners and Swing Gala. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Museum's educational programs that inspire both young people and adults.
Your support of the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is important to our ability to serve Mid-Michigan residents, the university, local schools, and out of town visitors with memorable exhibitions and inspiring educational programs all year long.
I look forward to your next visit to the Museum where you will see the Sketches to Sculptures: Rendered Reality, Sixty Years with Marshall M. Fredericks exhibition through June 12, 2010.
Best wishes ,
Marilyn L. Wheaton
Director
Dear Mr. Markey:
The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the Inernational Association of Administrative Professionals would like to thank you, once again, for your contribution that helped make our Administrative Professionals Day a complete success. We were able to recognize our members for all the hard work that they do for our local businesses and we could not have done it without your help.
IAAP is an organization to promote the education and advancement of Administrative Professionals.
It is an honor to have you as a patron and we appreciate your generous donation.
Sincerely,
Maryvonne DeSmyter, President
Paula D. Weed, APD Committee Chair
Monica Near, APD Committee Chair
Dear Mr. Markey:
Together with the CAN Council Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your support of our 17th Annual Mardi Gras Auction! With your generosity and the support of the community - the CAN Council met and exceeded our $115,000 goal! The proceeds raised from this event are critical to our daily operations throughout the coming year.
If you had not done so, I would encourage you to visit the CAN Council or our website (www.cancouncil.org) to see what we do and how your investment moves us toward our mission of "Building a community where children are free from abuse and neglect". Each day the CAN Team of staff, board and 300+ volunteers work together for our children and families! On their behalf, I want to share our heartfelt gratitude.
Thank you for generously donating. We look forward to maintaining our strong programming, developing needed new programs and services, and continuing to meet the needs of our community. Thank you for believing that in Saginaw County, "Our Children Should Be Seen, Heard and Believed".
With gratitude,
Suzanne Greenberg
President/CEO
Dear Mr. Markey:
The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the Inernational Association of Administrative Professionals would like to thank you, once again, for your contribution that helped make our Administrative Professionals Day a complete success. We were able to recognize our members for all the hard work that they do for our local businesses and we could not have done it without your help.
IAAP is an organization to promote the education and advancement of Administrative Professionals.
It is an honor to have you as a patron and we appreciate your generous donation.
Sincerely,
Maryvonne DeSmyter, President
Paula D. Weed, APD Committee Chair
Monica Near, APD Committee Chair
Dear John:
Thank you for your donation toward our recent "Arti Gras" event. Your gift helped in part to make our fundraising efforts successful. Our fundraising goal for this event was to raise $15,000 and we exceeded our goal by raising just over $15,500. For a first year event, we couldn't be happier! Plus, the amount of money raised is enough to house over 125 families staying for four days (our average length of stay) free of charge. The families we house in our "home away from home" atmosphere here at the Hospital Hospitality Houses are the reason behind everything we do.
Thank you once again.
Sincerely,
Samantha McKenzie
Administrator
Mr. John Markey,
The Mid-Michigan Children's Museum would like to thank you, once again, for your contribution that helped make our 3rd Annual Arts from the Heart a complete success. We raised over $35,000 to help benefit thousands of children in our region and we could not have done it without YOU.
The MMCM is a fascinating destination where children learn through play and adults learn to play again. The MMCM provides an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the lives of children and families at the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum.
Please mark your calendar for next year's event, Thursday, February 10, 2011.
It is an honor to have you as a patron.
Sincerely,
Jaye Blakely, Arts from the Heart Chair
Angela Barris, President and CEO
Dear John:
Because of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and YCamp Timbers, Mary has grown stronger in spirit and has been given a chance to experience a stronger sense of who she is.
At YCamp, Mary became involved in the Raggers Program, which is a daily tool that campers and YMCA leaders can use to grow personally by experiencing mind and spirit challenges. The program pushed her to explore her identity and faith which resulted in a renewed sense of self-worth. Mary is reminded daily of all the friends she made at YCamp Timbers and all of the kids' lives that were meaningfully impacted because of their camp experiences.
YCamp Timbers is about friendship and love. On behalf of Mary and the YMCA of Saginaw, thank you for being a part of this significant outcome.
Sincerely yours,
Timothy M. Hilk, President/CEO
Dear John:
As the economies of Michigan and Saginaw County struggle through a difficult period of transition, we have shown that hard work, dedication and new ideas can help something bigger and better materialize. The momentum generated by Saginaw Future's efforts is helping Saginaw County emerge as a powerhouse in new industries. We've worked very closely with many partners including business, labor, education and government, and have spurred over $4.8 billion in investment and the creation and retention of over 13,500 jobs for our region to date.
We could not have done it without your help. Thank you for your contribution to Saginaw Future Inc., and to our economic momentum. Now, more than ever, it is important that we continue our efforts to further diversify the economic base and strive for regional successes. Our future keeps looking brighter...especially with your confidence and continued support.
Sincerely,
Herb Spence II, Momentum Campaign Chair
JoAnn Crary, President, Saginaw Future Inc.
On behalf of the employees of Dow's Michigan Operations, I want to thank you for the unbelievable support you and your employees have shown Dow, most recently in the Midland Daily News insert. I happen to know that it was very cold the afternoon the photo was taken, and your willingness to brave the weather to show your support for us is appreciated!
We have been through so much in the past 112 years, but we have always come out on top. Many challenges lay ahead of us, but with your support, we will persevere.
Thank you again for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
David Dupre
Dear Brigitte,
On behalf of the women and men of The Dow Chemical Company, please accept our tremendous heartfelt thank you for being part of the "We Believe in Dow" insert in the Midland Daily News on March 8.
This visible demonstration of support from our company's hometown means more to Dow people than we can ever express to you.
As was stated in the insert - by standing together we are stronger. We do have so much to be proud of in our community and region. We always come together in times of challenge and emerged stronger ready to take advantage of future opportunities. We will do it again as we face these current challenges together as a community.
We are proud to have called Midland and this region our home for 112 years and are committed to keeping our community strong and prosperous for many years to come.
My family is also proud to be part of this community. We believe in this community and we are confident that our best days are still ahead of us.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement. It is so very much appreciated!
Best personal regards,
Andrew
Dear John Markey,
Thank you for your generous donation. Lawn Chair Film Festival had a very successful 09' season and your sponsorship made it happen.
This year, Lawn Chair reached a peak of over 2,500 in attendance for our blockbuster film presentation of IRON MAN. It was another season of great movies and gathering of our community together for a memorable summer night, right in the center of our city.
This year, Lawn Chair Film Festival was honored by The Saginaw Arts and Enrichment Commission as winner of the 2009 All Area Arts Award for best non profit organization.
Like the tag line to our opening night film, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, "they're making memories tonight", and you helped make it happen. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Arlene Maul, Co-Chairperson
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your support to help us purchase three key pieces of equipment as part of the Medical Center's expansion project.
- The Philips Central Patient Monitoring System functions as a self-contained unit, allowing for point-of-care monitoring while also sending critical information to a central location in the nurse's station for close observation of patients throughout their surgery prep and recovery.
- The TotalCare® Connect Bed is versatile, benefiting patients of all kinds, ranging from burn wound care to post-operative recovery. The bed has an advanced microclimate surface which helps promote healthy skin, prevents pressure ulcers and heals wounds.
- The Skytron® Equipment Boom System permits a nearly 360-degree rotation of equipment around the entire surgical field, enhancing staff and patient safety. It allows for optimal placement of equipment and monitors during every surgical procedure.
Our Journey to Wellness COntinues thanks to supporters such as you.
Very truly yours,
Gregory H. Rogers, President
Dear John,
Thank you for your very generous donation to the Love Light Trees given in honor of your associates at Absolute! Building Maintenance.
Your gift will support people seeking strength in a new Spiritual Care Center planned as part of the building expansion at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. This special place will be a comforting refuge for patients, families, physicians and staff-a place to help them find strength, seek peace and offer thanks.
Rev. Wally Mayton and Andrea D. Muladore, co-chairs of this project, join me in acknowledging you for helping us make the Love Light Tree shine brightly as a beacon of light in someone's darkness.
Sincerely,
Gregory H. Rogers
President
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the Saginaw Community Foundation's Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for your contribution to Girls on the Run.
In recognition of your gift, you will be listed in the Foundation's annual report as Absolute! Building Maintenance. If you would like to change the way your name is listed, please call (989) 755-0545.
Again, thank you for your support. It is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Renee S. Johnson, President & CEO
Dear John,
Thank you for your sponsorship to the Business & Education Partnership. Your investment will help us to continue our mission of connecting the community with education - helping to provide the types of experiences that will prepare students for their future.
The progress continues with initiatives that will link businesses with schools and students, monitoring pertinent legislative issues, quality improvement, and collaborative initiatives.
Again, thank you for your investment in the Business & Education Partnership. We encourage you to share your questions, comments or suggestions about our current activities or potential new projects. We need your input to ensure that our efforts benefit educational institutions, area businesses, and the Bay County community.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Seward, CCE
President and CEO
Dear John:
Thank you very much for your donation to the 32nd Annual Luce, Basil & Collins, Inc. Golf Invitational. Your contribution helped make the event successful.
We hope you will continue to be a part of the program in the future.
Again, thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Basil
Dear Friends:
Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Historical Society of Saginaw County for the Saginaw Community Foundation Challenge Campaign.
This is an exciting time for our Society. Your contribution helps make it possible for us to continue our work to preserve and interpret the history of Saginaw County for the benefit of all its people-present and future. We sincerely thank you for your support and assistance to make our community a better place to live.
Sincerely yours,
David Hall, Chair 2009 Challenge Campaign
Dear John:
We wish to take a moment of your time to thank you for the donation to St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School fund raising event: 8th annual Golf Adventure. I am very pleased to inform you that thanks to businesses as yours, we were able to raise over $5,000.00 for our school!
Once again, on behalf of St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School Staff and Students, and the Golf Adventure committee, we say Thank You for your donation.
Sincerely,
Gabbie Marguery, Principal
Julie Mosier, Committee Member
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for agreeing to be a Refreshment Sponsor for the 31st annual Bay Catholic Education Foundation golf outing at the Bay City Country Club on July 13, 2009. With your help and the help of others the golf outing was a great success. Your contribution will continue to offer financial assistance to the families who otherwise could not afford a Catholic education for their children.
Your support for Catholic Education is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mark Janer
Golf Committee Members:
Mark Janer, Peter Kirchman, David & Lori Grzegorczyk, Sharon Goik, Michael Knoff, Matt Reyes
Dear Mr. Markey,
We have received your donation to the WIOG Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit Children's Miracle Network at Hurley that was held in the West Lobby of Hurley Medical Center. On behalf of the Hurley Foundation Board, our pediatric staff and especially the children of our community, we thank you.
Your contribution has helped Hurley Medical Center provide care to thousands of area children and has made an investment in the well being of our most precious resource. To comply with the IRS requirements regarding charitable donations, we affirm that the Hurley Foundation has provided no goods or services in consideration of your contribution. Please retain this as proof of your gift for Federal Income Tax purposes.
Your gift will be acknowledged in Hurley publications only, unless you notify us of your preference to remain anonymous. Please be assured that the Hurley Foundation does not sell or share its donor information with outside agencies. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Hurley Foundation office at (810) 257-9667. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Once again, thank you for your donation.
Warmest regards,
Demas
Radio Host
Mandi
Radio Host
Mile High
Radio Host
Rachel
Radio Host
Linda
CMN Director
Angie
Development Assistant
Dear John,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Saginaw Area Fireworks, I want to thank you for your generous contribution to this year's Fireworks Auction Event. The Auction has become our single day largest fundraising event. This year we were able to raise over 20% of the total cost of our Independence Day Event. It simply would not be possible to stage the fireworks without contributions from individual citizens, service organizations, small businesses, and corporations.
Literally thousands of citizens will be able to view this year's celebration. We have received numerous positive comments regarding the show in the past and are convinced with your generous support, this year's show will be the best ever.
On behalf of the thousands of children and young at heart who will enjoy the celebration, thank you for your gracious generosity, the event would not be possible without your support.
Best wishes,
Gary Shepherd
President, Saginaw Area Fireworks
Dear John,
We recently received your generous contribution for sponsorship of the Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute fundraiser.With this letter, we wish to convey our sincerest gratitude for your most charitable support of the Saginaw Choral Society.
Saginaw Choral Society is very proud of its rich history. Our love of singing and performing vocal music for our community gives us joy and we are also proud of the joy it brings our audience.
Your contribution ensures that we will be able to continue providing meaningful and creative musical experiences that reflect the talent of our singers and the diversity of our audience. It not only supports the Choral Society, but also supports our mutual belief that the Arts enrich our lives. They strengthen our communities and our schools. They define individual groups and cultures and at the same time, bring people together in a way no other human activities can.
On behalf of the Board, staff, and everyone at Saginaw Choral Society, I thank you once again for your contribution to the Choral Society and to the Arts in our community.
Sincerely,
Tamara Grefe
Managing Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your support of Family and Children's Services through our annual fundraising gala, Dancing with the Stars. We truly are grateful for your generosity, and we pledge that every dollar raised will be used to help make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
These are financially trying times. In periods like this, the need for programs by Family and Children's Services grows yet funding is harder to come by, which makes your tax deductible donation to us this year more precious than ever.
Thank you again for your kindness. Together, we are making a difference in our community.
Sincerely,
Janine Ouderkirk, LMSW, ACSW
Chief Executive Officer
Dear John,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Field Neurosciences Institute, we thank you for your gift to the Institute. Your gift helps to assure the continuing pursuit of excellence championed by Dr. E. Malcolm Field in the prevention, early diagnosis, care and cure of neurological diseases, disorders and injuries. Your gift also continues your active membership in the "E. Malcolm Field Society". We are delighted that you choose to be a member of this prestigious organization.
As a member of the Field Society you are a significant partner in all of FNI's existing and future advances. It is our vision to be a premier Institute providing excellence in performance, quality care, compassion and commitment for the neurologically afflicted. Your tax-deductible contribution will make a difference in the quality of life for thousands upon thousands in Northeastern Michigan.
Meanwhile, please accept our deepest appreciation for your generous demonstration of support of the vision of Dr. E. Malcolm Field and the mission of FNI.
Respectfully yours,
Martha Ann Joseph
Chairman, Board of Directors Field Neurosciences Institute
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Markey,
On behalf of the East Side Soup Kitchen Board of Directors, Staff and all the people we serve, I write to thank you for your generous donation.
The Holiday Season always brings with it the magnification of the joys and sorrows of daily life. Many more people are without a job and really struggling with how they are going to pay bills, heat their homes, and buy prescriptions and food.
The Soup Kitchen provides a hot, nutritious meal for all those who are in need. The number of meals served at the Kitchen has risen over 80 people per day in the last two years. . . a staggering increase for any organization.
We are grateful for your support to keep the soup pots filled and the doors open to all. May you have a wonderful Holiday Season filled with joy and peace.
Sincerely,
Pam Cole, Director
Thank you for the support of the 2008 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic. We are especially grateful for your kind gift which will assist with the education of our future priests. Proceeds from this important event directly support seminarians studying this academic year.
Estimates indicate that we have raised enough funds to pay the educational costs for two and possibly three men studying for the priesthood. Additionally, $70,000 was raised for the Bishop's Seminarian Education Endowment Fund. This fund was established to ensure the availability of resources for educating our future priests.
Please join us in continuing to pray that God will bless this diocese with all vocations, priesthood, permanent diaconate, marriage, religious life and generous single life. May God bless you and our entire diocese with hearts that are prepared to respond to His call!!
Bridget Looby, Silent Auction, 2008 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic
Colleen Rabine, Event Coordinator, 2008 Bishop's Charity Golf Classic
Thank you for your sponsorship of the 2008 St. Mary's of Michigan Foundation Light Up a Life program.
Sponsorship funds, along with the sale of white lights, ornaments, and lighted trees, will benefit the St. Mary's of Michigan Mission Fund and the Unrestricted Fund. The Mission Fund provides assistance to patients and their families who have no other means to pay for their health care needs. The Unrestricted Fund supports the evolving needs of the hospital such as equipment that cannot be funded solely by the hospital.
Thank you, again, for your generous support of this program and best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
St. Mary's of Michigan Foundation
Dear John,
RE: 18th Annual MCV Golf Scramble
Thank you for the ABSOLUTE! BUILDING MAINTENANCE donations of the two National Gear Fold & Go Arm Chairs, the Maglite Set, and the Wildview Xtreme 5 Camera to our annual MCV Golf Scramble that was held this past Saturday.
The Scramble was a success - we had 87 participants and thanks to the support of our product/service suppliers and the local labor organizations, everyone went home with a gift.
Sincerely,
Claudia Wallin
Manager, Community & Employee Programs
Dear Markey Maintenance Services, Inc.,
Thank you for your recent support or participation in the 3rd Annual 'Bee for Literacy' sponsored by Altrusa International of Saginaw, Inc. and Rotary Club of Saginaw. Again this year, the competition was tough and the words challenging, but we finished on time. And if you were present, we hope you enjoyed the event. Your support of literacy projects enabled the committee to raise approximately $2,375.00 for the READ Associaton - "Volunteer Training Program" and Public Libraries of Saginaw "Prime Time Family Reading Time" program.
We look forward to your continued support and participation in the 4th Annual Bee for Literacy, which will be held in May 2009. So, look for our invitation, recruit your team, and practice, practice, practice. And, as a participant in the 2008 event, you will have first right to team openings in the 2009 event.
Again, thank you for making the 'Bee for Literacy' a success and we hope you will continue your support and participation in the 2009 event.
Sincerely,
"Bee" for Literacy Committee
Dear John,
Thank you for your generous sponsorship as a Refreshment Sponsor for the 30th annual Bay Area Catholic Schools golf outing at the Bay City Country Club on July 14, 2008. With your help and the help of others the golf outing was a great success. Your contribution will continue to offer financial assistance to the families who otherwise could not afford a Catholic education for their children.
Your support for Catholic Education is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mark Janer
Dear John,
Thank you for your support of the 5th annunal Fore for Life Charity Golf Tournament held on June 30, 2008 at the Blythefield Country Club. We truly appreciate your generosity. Enclosed you will find a program from the event detailing the day's activities as well as our sponsor's support.
We appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
Nikki Outhier
Development Director
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you for your support of Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan's (LCFS of Michigan's) 15th Annual Golf Outing. Over $42,000 was raised through this event that will go directly to programs that impact the lives of children and families in Michigan.
Your participation, as detailed in the enclosed program, helped to make this event a success. Thank you!
LCFS of Michigan, as a statewide human care organization, is guided by our mission of providing hope through quality human service. Approximately 13,000 individuals and families are impacted each year through foster care, adoption, counseling, and other family preservation services.
Thank you again for your support of this event and the children and families that LCFS of Michigan cares for on a daily basis.
We look forward to next year's event, scheduled for June 19, 2009, and the opportunity to work with you again to create brighter futures for children and families.
Sincerely,
Marc Melton
Director of Development
Dear Mr. Markey,
I appreciate your personal support of the 2008 Bishop's Charity Ball. More than 800 people came together to celebrate Catholic education and this year's Bishop Murphy Award winner, Sister Corinne Weiss, SJ. It was deeply rewarding to experience so many people joined together in faith.
The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is blessed by many generous benefactors who share a passion for Catholic education. Because of these secured investment funds, parents of today and tomorrow can be assured their children will benefit from the education that can only be received from a Catholic school. Early estimates indicate that more than $300,000 will be distributed into Catholic education.
The 2008 event was a wonderful success. Let me share a few of the highlights with you:
| Raffle Tickets | Over 13,000 tickets were sold raising more than $215,000 for enhancing Catholic education programs. | |
| Charity Ball Sponsorships | Over 100 generous donors provided in-kind and cash @ totaling $220,000. Proceeds from the Ball support Catholic school endowment funds. | |
| Silent Auction | Items sold during the Silent Auction generated $27,000. Half of the Silent Auction proceeds are distributed to schools to enhance or create new programs. | |
| School Supplies | Teachers will receive $2500 worth of materials for their classrooms, thanks to donors and a generous matching gift from School Days in Midland. |
As we celebrate the generous gifts of time, talent and treasure that resulted in raising significant funds for Catholic education, please join me in continuing to pray for administrators, teachers, catechists and the young people of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Bishop of Saginaw
Dear Mr. Markey:
As the Mackinac Center celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2008, we look upon our past victories with pride. As an idea generator, our educational work and research led to the growth of school choice, positive educational reforms that put more money in the classroom, fewer taxes, less regulatory burdens and healthy and informed debate on the most difficult economic issues facing Michigan. Our more than 30 staff members demonstrate excellence every day, and thousands of contributors from across the United States support our work.
The Center's objective is nothing less than to move public opinion decisively, through strategic research and education, toward greater reliance on entrepreneurship, family and private initiative, and less reliance on government, taxation and distant bureaucracies. A more free and prosperous Michigan is possible, this one-state recession can end, and our economy can thrive when policy embraces competition, creativity and free markets, while abstaining from burdensome regulations and taxes.
Mr. Markey, thank you! Your gift provides us with just one more reason to be optimistic about Michigan's future. With every crisis comes opportunity, and 2008 presents us with wonderful possibilities. Freedom is worth fighting for and with your help we will help turn this state around.
Sincerely,
Justin W. Marshall
Director of Advancement
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you for your participation in Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan's 15th Annual Golf Outing. The funds raised at this event will go directly to programs that impact the lives of children and families in Michigan.
Your assistance in supporting these "friend-raising" and "fundraising" events are a vital part of our ability to serve others.
Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan, as a statewide human care organization, is guided by its mission of providing hope to children and families who struggle with poverty and abuse. Nearly 13,000 individuals and families are impacted each year through foster care, adoption, counseling, and other family preservation services. Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan is accredited by the national Council on Accreditation of Children and Families, and provides service regardless of ethnic, creed, or economic status.
Thank you again for your support of this event and the services that Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan provides to people in need.
Sincerely,
Marc Melton
Director of Development
Dear John Markey:
Thank you for your generosity during our 2007 Holiday Appeal. I thought you might like to know how your donation helped Underground Railroad (URR) provide services to our clients.
With your assistance, we raised $15,800 during the holiday campaign. Those dollars provided 923 nights of safety for victoms of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Currently, with 11 rooms we can house 42 women and children in the emergency shelter. Many nights we have up to sixteen families in residence. Unfortunately, the economic conditions in our community are creating a greater need for our services. To accommodate more families, we hope to add nine more rooms to the emergency shelter this year.
Together we can work together to bring the promise of safety and hope to every home in our community.
Again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Valerie Hoffman
CEO/Director
Inspiring people and institutions to protect the natural world.
Dear John and Brigitte,
As Chippewa nature Center positions itself for the future, we recognize that it will take he support of many to make it a reality. We are so thankful for your gift to help fund the Visitor Center expansion project.
It is only with the help of supporters like you that we will be able to:
This expansion will benefit our community, our region, our state and beyond. It will improve our quality of life by providing a natural environment in which to exercise our bodies, relax our minds and refresh out spirits. It will allow us to emulate the greenest of sustainable buildings to date, educating and inspiring others to protect the natural world.
Again, thank you. Please visit our website often at www.chippewanaturecenter.org for updates on the expansion. We have you to thank for making it happen.
With gratitude,
Dick Touvell
Executive Director
400 S. Badour Rd. • Midland, MI 48640-8661
www.chippewanaturecenter.org
Dear Mr. Markey:
I would like to thank you for your recent contribution in honor of Larry Preston. Through the support of generous donors in our community, the Boys & Girls Club has a positive impact on more than 2000 girls and boys in the Saginaw area. We are providing important programs in the areas of career development, substance abuse prevention, self-esteem enhancement and recreational activities, among others. These activities are crucial to the proper development of the disadvantaged youth in this area.
The generosity of caring supporters like you makes it possible for us to provide the most effective, high quality youth programs in Saginaw. We thank you for your support. In recognition of your generosity, you will be listed as a donor in our next annual report, under the name of Absolute! Building Maintenance. If you would prefer that this recognition be listed in some other form, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping develop our members into productive and happy adults, who give back to their community. Our ability to improve the lives of Saginaw's youth is dependent on the continued support of generous donors such as you. Thank you for your concern.
Please come in for a tour of any of our four units at your convenience. We would be happy to show you our program.
Again, thanks for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Kelli Schaeding
Resource Development Director
Dear Friends at Absolute Building
Maintenance,
We want to express our sincere appreciation to you for supporting us with your very generous donation to this year's "Fantastic Frankentrost Community & Congregation Auction & Luncheon."
We surpassed our fundraising goal with the help of over 200 attendees who bid on approximately 400 donated items and services. A great day of good food, fellowship and high spirits was enjoyed by all who attended our 7th annual event. We are also pleased to report that we have received supplemental funding from the Northeast Saginaw County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Proceeds from our auction & luncheon were earmarked for the MOST Mission Fund here at Immanuel. Planning for our MOST Mission trip to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala is well underway. We will be conducting an Eyeglass Clinic as well as holding a Bible school for the children.
We ask for your prayer support as we continue our preparations for the upcoming mission trip.
Thank you again for supporting MOST Missions at Immanuel. God's richest blessings to you.
Dear Mr. Markey,
Enclosed please find copies of promotion noting your sponsorship support of Love Light Trees. A record $56,667 was raised from the 2007 campaign to purchase state-of-the-art laboratory molecular testing equipment for the patients we serve.
Our co-chairs, Anne DeBoer and Jo Ann Waltz, join us in expressing again our sincere appreciation of your generosity and overall commitment to this project.
Very truly yours,
Richard M. Reynolds
President
Carlene Skorczewski
Fund Development Coordinator
Dear John,
Thank you for your generous support of our recent fundraiser, Dancing With the Stars. Family and Children's Services counts on the generosity of so many people - thank you for being part of our community of supporters.
Your support is now more important than ever. Family and Children's Services has been serving the Midland community since 1925. Throughout our history, we have adapted, grown and continued to meet identified needs. Always we have tried to anticipate changes and proactively meet them.
Today, need is increasing, while the resources to meet those needs are rapidly decreasing. Many State contracts and grants are either being eliminated or severely reduced, forcing us to find other means to subsidize programs formerly supported by government dollars. The funding may disappear, but the clients in need do not. Indeed, in 2007, Family and Children's Services met the needs of 12,225 individuals.
If you ever wondered if one person can make a difference, know that they can, and you just did. Thank you again for your kindness.
Sincerely,
Janine M. Ouderkirk
Chief Executive Officer
Jay Arons
Committee Chair
Board Member
Dear John and Brigitte,
On behalf of the East Side Soup Kitchen Board of Directors, Staff and all the people we serve, I write to thank you for your generous donation as a Patron of our "Soup's On For ESSK" fashion show fundraiser at Macy's.
It is hard to believe it is March! Hopefully, the warmth of spring will be here before the end of the month. We could really use a dose of sunshine. The number of people we are serving in our lunchtime meal continues to rise. In the first 3 days of March, we served 152 more meals than the first 3 days of March, 2007.
We are grateful to you for all of your kindness to others. May God bless you always.
Sincerely,
Pam Cole
Director
Dear John:
On behalf of the Pride Board of Directors I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your donation to our Annual Fundraiser, "Pride in the USA."
Throughout the year, PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc. is responsible for many events including Friday Night Live, Holidays in the Heart of the City, The Annual Christmas Parade, The Downtown Saginaw Farmers' Market and Harvest Days at the Market. We also are responsible for the banners and Christmas decorations Downtown. All of these events provide a service and enrich the community of Saginaw. They serve as an avenue to create unity and offer quality activities that make our community a great place to work and play. Our annual fundraiser supports our operations.
PRIDE in the USA was a big success and you have played a large role in that success through your donation.
Thank you for your support as we continue our efforts of "Positive Results In a Downtown Environment."
Sincerely,
Terry Rock
PRIDE in the USA Chair
PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc.
Dear John,
We recently received your generous contribution and with this letter, wish to convey our sincerest gratitude for your most charitable support of the Saginaw Choral Society.
Saginaw Choral Society is very proud of its rich history. Our love of singing and performing vocal music for our community gives us joy and we are also proud of the joy it brings our audience.
Your contribution ensures that we will be able to continue providing meaningful and creative musical experiences that reflect the talent of our singers and the diversity of our audience. It not only supports the Choral Society, but also supports our mutual belief that the Arts enrich our lives. They strengthen our communities and our schools. The define individual groups and cultures and at the same time, bring people together in a way no other human activities can.
Your contribution will be acknowledged in the program books for each of our remaining 2007-2008 Series Concerts. On behalf of the Board, staff, and everyone at Saginaw Choral Society, I thank you once again for your contribution to the Choral Society and to the Arts in our community.
Sincerely,
Tamara Grefe
Development Director
Dear John:
Because of you, the October 12 "Safely Home" benefit was a huge success and we are making the mission and visions of Malcolm Field become a reality. Many thanks for your loyalty and wonderful support.
With our deep appreciation, may you and yours be "safely home."
Sincerely,
Dr. E Malcolm Field
Medical Director, FNI
Our first festival showed 27 films and documentaries at six downtown venues. We estimate nearly 4,000 people of all ages saw our movies, volunteered, donated money or helped with in-kind services.
All told we raised nearly $35,000 through grants and business and individual donations
-- including a Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs minigrant that, we
ere told, was not easy to acquire given the stiff competition. And we ended up in the
lack.
Plans have begun for the 2008 Riverside Saginaw Film Festival, slated for June 25-29 at the same venues. We hope you will join us again.
Thanks again for believing in us during our first year and for,your support.
Sincerely,
Janet I. Martineau
Project Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
We are pleased to inform you that MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland has received overwhelming financial support from our community and farillly for the IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) equipment. With your generous contribution, we have reached our goal of raising $95,000 to cover the cost for the IVUS - and even surpassed it with more than $132,000 donated. This piece of equipment will be integral to the expanded cardiovascular program at MidMichigan. It is very rewarding to us that you are as enthusiastic and committed to this new program as we are.
Sincerely,
Rick M Reynolds
President
Mary Neely
Member, Development Commitee of the Board of Directors
Dear John,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the 2007 Mulligan Masters. Partial proceeds from this event will be contributed to the Midland Area Chamber Foundation to support the activities of Partnerships for Education.
Over the past few years this event has grown to be one of the. most successful events offered by your Chamber. We hope that you will continue to find value in participation in many years to come.
We're planning a repeat of a very successful event on Wednesday, September 17/ 2008. Mark your calendar!
Sincerely,
Patty
Dear Mr. Markey:
I would like to thank you for your recent contribution. Through the support of generous donors in our community, the Boys & Girls Club has a positive impact on more than 2,500 girls and boys in the Saginaw area. We are providing important programs in the areas of career development, substance abuse prevention, self-esteem enhancement and recreational activities, among others. These activities are crucial to the proper development of the disadvantaged youth in this area.
The generosity of caring supporters like you makes it possible for us to provide the most effective, high quality youth programs in Saginaw. We thank you for your support. In recognition of your generosity, you will be listed as a donor in our next annual report, under the name of Absolute! Building Maintenance. If you would prefer that this recognition be listed in some other form, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
The Boys & Girls Club is committed to helping develop our members into productive and happy adults, who give back to their community. Our ability to improve the lives of Saginaw's youth is dependent on the continued support of generous donors such as you. Thank you for your concern.
Please come in for a tour of any of our four units at your convenience. We would be happy to show you our program.
Again, thanks for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Kelli Schaeding
Resource Development Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your participation in Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan's 14th Annual Golf Outing. The funds raised at this event will go directly to programs that impact the lives of children and families in Michigan.
Your assistance in supporting these "friend-raising" and "fundraising" events are a vital part of our ability to serve others.
Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan, as a statewide human care organization, is guided by its mission of providing hope to children and families who struggle with poverty and abuse. Nearly 16,000 individuals and families are impacted each year through foster care, adoption, counseling, and other family preservation services. Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan is accredited by the national Council on Accreditation of Children and Families, and provides service regardless of ethnic, creed, or economic status.
Thank you again for your support of this event and the services that Lutheran Child and Family
Service of Michigan provides to people in need.
Sincerely,
Marc Melton
Director of Development
Dear John,
Thank you for renewing your membership with the Enrichment Commission. Our mission is to support and promote the cultural vitality of the Saginaw area. To that end, the Commission provides the following projects, programs and services:
- Summer arts camp for at risk kids
- Online events calendar: www.midmichiganevents.org
- ARTifacts Arts & Entertainment Newsletter
- Arts Hotline - call 754-ARTS
- Musicians in the Schools
- Gift Gallery supporting local artists
- Our new website: www.artsaginaw.org
- Saginaw Cultural Events Roundtable (SCERT)
- Art @ the Andersen Art Exhibits
- Black History and Hispanic Heritage Student Art Exhibits
Thank you for your continued support of the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission.
Sincerely,
Les Tincknell
Membership Chair
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you for your financial support of Covenant HealthCare's Red Carpet Premiere and Celebrity Golf Classic at Apple Mountain Resort as a Flag Sponsor.
Your partnership enables Covenant to provide our community with the highest levels of quality medical care, latest technology and outstanding customer service.
Sincerely,
Pat Bray
Planned Gifts Manager
HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Dear John,
The Cathedral District Neighborhood Association, Healthy Community Partners, and the
GreenHouse Gathering Place would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your donation.
The 10th Annual Picnic and Talent Show was a huge success, in part, because of the generosity of many businesses in the community. Close to 500 neighbors attended the event throughout the day and with the children's games and talent show, it was a fun-filled afternoon. The children especially enjoyed the coloring contest with the Saginaw County Medical Society, the OCBee mascot handing out dinner certificates, the book giveaway with the Police Department, free bike helmets courtesy ofField Neuroscience Institute, and the kid's games with an abundance of fun prizes including tickets to the Children's Zoo for the lucky winners.
This year, it was co-partnership with the Cathedral District Neighborhood Association, Healthy Com nity Partners, and the GreenHouse Gathering Place to produce this event. The collaboration of the different organizations exemplifies how cooperation helps build community spirit and pride in the neighborhoods.
Your continued support of this major event in the neighborhood is greatly appreciated, as is your commitment to the Cathedral District neighborhood. Your business name will be included in the July 2007 edition of the Cathedral District Connections newsletter as one of the supporters who helped make this event possible. Again, thank you for your help in making this a successful event!
Sincerely,
Jeff Bookmyer
Community Developer
Healthy Community Partners
Dear Mr. Markey:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you for your support of Lutheran Child & Family Service (LCFS) of Michigan's 14th Annual Golf Outing. Over $47,000 was raised through this event that will go directly to programs that impact the lives of children and families in Michigan.
Your participation helped to make this event a success. Thank you!
LCFS of Michigan, as a statewide human care organization, is guided by our mission of providing hope through quality human service. Approximately 15,000 individuals and families are impacted each year through foster care, adoption, counseling, and other family preservation services.
Thank you again for your support of this event and the children and families that Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan cares for on a daily basis.
Sincerely,
Dawn White
Event Coordinator
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your generous donation for the intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) equipment designated for MidMichigan's expanded cardiovascular program. We are very grateful for your response to this appeal that will help usher in an exciting new chapter in health care for Midland-area residents.
We have noted in our records that this gift was given in honor of Absolute Building Maintenance Staff. A letter was sent to notify them of your tribute.
IVUS is the most advanced technology available for viewing the anatomy and composition of a patient's arteries. This high-tech view helps doctors determine the amount of disease present in the arteries. It can also aid in the selection and expansion of balloons and stents used during angioplasty.
The IVUS will be an integral component of our overall cardiovascular program to include open heart surgery and other advanced services. Please accept our gratitude for your willingness to care enough to become involved through your support. Thank you for the valuable role you have played in helping us provide the best for those who come to MidMichigan for heart care.
Sincerely,
Richard M. Reynolds
President
Mary Neely
Member, Development Committee of the Board of Directors
Dear Mr. Markey:
On behalf of the 2,000 members of the Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw County, I would like to thank Absolute! Building Maintenance for your recent sponsorship to our Leadership Awards Banquet. We thank you for allowing us to share the opportunity to honor LaMarr Woodley and Clifton Ryan.
The Boys & Girls Club is making a difference in the lives of Saginaw's youth. Our educational and leadership development activities are building the future for these girls and boys, and for our community. Our ability to improve the lives of Saginaw's youth is dependent on the continued support of generous donors such as you. Thank you for your concern.
Again, thanks for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Kelli Schaeding
Resource Development Director
Dear Jane:
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce thanks you for participating in Operation Thank You!
Thanks to your hard work, approximately 700 Chamber members received the new 2007 Business Directories. We could not have done-it without you! We appreciate the time and effort you contributed in making this a successful event.
If you have any suggestions or comments about the day, please let me know. We're always looking for ways to improve.
Sincerely,
Dorthy Dean
Dir. of Marketing and Sales
Dear John:
Thank you for your support of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art during our proud 50th year! Formerly the Midland Art Association, the Midland Art Council, and Arts Midland: Galleries & School, now the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art is honored to have earned your support! This contribution enables the Museum to proactively promote Mr. Dow's philosophy which emphasizes the excitement that arises from the integration of science and art. That synergy is illuminated in the range of changing new exhibitions, the Hall of Ideas, the Museum School, Art Fairs, numerous educational programs and unique special events. Your membership is the cornerstone to making the museum. experience a worthwhile and valuable one.
Sincerely,
B.B. Winslow
Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
On behalf of the Bay County Sesquicentennial Committee, we want to thank Absolute! Building Maintenance for your generous donation to our 150th anniversary celebration. Through the generosity of donors like you, this entire event was underwritten by donations.
As we indicated, any surplus funds will be given to the Bay County Historical Society, to be used for purposes consistent with the spirit of your donation.
We are enclosing a recognition certificate made out to your organization. Please accept our warmest "Thank you!" for your generosity.
Dear John Markey,
On behalf of the Saginaw Area Fireworks Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your generous contribution to the 3rd Annual Saginaw Area Fireworks "Paint The Sky" Auction. The auction has become the largest single fundraiser for the committee, raising over one-third of the funds needed. This fundraising event could not succeed without the help of our donors, like you.
The Saginaw Area Fireworks display has grown to be the largest July 4th show in the State of Michigan. With the help of your donation, this year's show will be more spectacular than ever.
Bringing the greater Saginaw Community together to celebrate America's independence is what makes the Saginaw Area Fireworks event truly special. Thank you for ensuring the continuance of this very important cultural event.
Best wishes,
Misty Shepherd
Secretary
Saginaw Area Fireworks, Inc.
Dear John,
On behalf of Saginaw Choral Society, please accept my sincere thank you for you recent contribution to our Sponsor a Singer Club for the 2007-2008 season. Your gift is greatly appreciated by all our singing members who tirelessly devote their time and talent to ensure the high standards of musical artistry that we strive to provide our community.
Your contribution ensures that we will be able to continue providing meaningful and creative musical experiences that reflect the talent of our singers and the diversity of our audience. It not only supports the Choral Society, but also supports our mutual belief that the Arts enrich our lives. They strengthen our communities and our schools. They define individual groups and cultures at the same time, bring people together in a way no other human activities can.
As always, we strive to uphold our mission, "to provide meaningful and creative musical experiences that reflect the talent of our singers and the diversity of our audience." Your generous donation reflects your support of our mission and you have our deepest gratitude.
We are very pleased to add your name to the Tenor section of Sponsor a Singer Club for 2007-2008. Thank you once again from all of us at Saginaw Choral Society!
Sincerely,
Tamara Grefe
Development Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for the support you have given toward Holy Trinity School through your generous donation of the beautiful camera. This will help to fill Holy Trinity's Silent Auction Basket.
Our commitment to academic excellence is strengthened because of your commitment to Catholic education. We truly appreciate your support of our Bishop's Ball.
Sincerely in Christ,
Cynthia Shann & Mary Beth Neetz
Substitute Principals
Dear John & Brigitte,
On behalf of the East Side Soup Kitchen Board of Directors, Staff, and all the people we serve, I write to thank you for your donation towards Tee Sponsorships for our Sixth Annual Golf Outing to be held at the Germania Town and Country Club. We are most grateful to you for your assistance with our event.
We are continually grateful for your trust in our agency. Your donations are what keep us going Be assured we are always looking for way to stretch those dollars. Some days it actually seems like multiplication of loaves and fishes.
May God bless you always for your thoughtfulness and care for those in need.
Sincerely,
Pam Cole
Director
Dear John,
The Leadership Bay Bounty Class of 2007 would like to thank you for your generous donation and support of our class projects. Due to the contributions of silent auction items and financial support from our community, we are much closer to realizing our goals.
As you may be aware, Leadership Bay County is a community-based leadership training program offered by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and appeals to people of diverse backgrounds who have an interest in the future of our community. We, as participants, are challenged to become involved in projects that we believe would benefit our community.
The success of our project is due to your support of our efforts to design and supervise the construction of a Downtown Bay City Welcome Sign. The sign will assist in identifying the Downtown Bay City area while reflecting on the grandeur and history of our city. Thank you again for your contribution and support.
Kind Regards,
Larry Ehrlinger
Leadership Bay City Class of 2007
Dear Mr. Markey:
On behalf of the 2,000 members of the Boys & Girls Club of Saginaw
County, I would like to thank Absolute! Building Maintenance for your recent sponsorship to our Leadership Awards Banquet. We thank you for allowing us to share the opportunity to honor LaMarr Woodley and Clifton Ryan.
The Boys & Girls Club is making a difference in the lives of Saginaw's youth. Our educational and leadership development activities are building the future for these girls and boys, and for our community. Our ability to improve the lives of Saginaw's youth is dependent on the continued support of generous donors such as you. Thank you for your concern.
Sincerely,
Kelli Schaeding
Resource Development Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for supporting the Frank N. Andersen Regional Eye Foundations' 9th Annual Eye Care Ball. Your contribution enables the Foundation to continue with our commitment of providing eye care to the underserved and underinsured in our communities.
Please mark your calendar for next year's 10th Annual Eye Care Ball, which will be held on Saturday, February 9,2008 at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw, Michigan.
Thank you again for your support.
Beth Hazen
Foundation Coordinator
The Frank N. Andersen Regional Eye Foundation
Dear John,
On behalf of PRIDE Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your donation to our Annual Fundraiser, "PRIDE in the USA."
Throughout the year, PRIDE in Saginaw, INC. is responsible for many events including Friday Night Live, Holidays in the Heart of the City, The Annual Christmas Parade, The Downtown Saginaw Farmers' Market and Harvest Days at the Market. We also are responsible for the banners and Christmas decorations Downtown. All of these events provide a service and enrich the community of Saginaw. They serve as an avenue to create unity and offer quality activities that make our community a great place to work and play.
PRIDE in the USA was a big success and you have played a large role in that success through your donation.
Thank you for your support as we continue our efforts of "Positive Results In a Downtown Environment."
Sincerely,
Terry Rock
PRIDE in the USA Chair
PRIDE of Saginaw, Inc.
Dear John,
Thank you for generously supporting the Literacy Council of Midland County with your contribution to our 20th Annual World's Greatest Dessert Party. Your commitment to our program enables us to help people achieve personal goals through literacy — goals like reading to children, getting a better job, or participating more fully in community life. Together, we can change lives through literacy.
The Literacy Council is working with nearly 150 students per week, and served more than 400 learners in 2006. With your generosity and the help of others, we will continue our growth in services during 2007. On behalf of our students, tutors, board members, and staff, thank you for your generous support.
Gratefully yours,
Allen Richard
Executive Director.
Dear John,
We are in receipt of your generous contribution to the Love Light Trees.
Donations raised from this year's 25th anniversary appeal will be designated to the Medical Center's new open heart program opening July 2007. Specifically gifts will be earmarked for an intra-aortic balloon pump, which will temporarily support a patient's heart when the heart's own pumping ability is severely limited.
Our Love Light Trees co-chairs, Ellamary Kane and Franca G. Oreffice, join me in acknowledging you for your support. Thank you for your special role in this effort that will make a difference in the futures of many.
Sincerely,
Richard M. Reynolds
President
Dear John,
I want to take a moment to thank you for supporting the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. The development of our program is beneficial to the Orchestra, area businesses, and our mutual patrons. It truly reflects the support and interest that your business has in the continuing to improve the culture and arts in Saginaw and Bay Counties.
We appreciate you participation in our 2006-2007 program book and hope to continue our partnership in future orchestra seasons. With your help the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra will be a prominent organization in Mid-Michigan for years to come.
Once again I thank you for your support of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra.
Sincerely,
Kelly Belcher
Office Manager
Dear Owners and Managers:
Thank you for supporting the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan's 2006 Kids & Kidneys Walk with your generous donation.
Because of the generosity of businesses and people such as you, we are able to provide many wonderful programs and services to the thousands of Michigan residents with or at risk of chronic kidney disease. Our programs include the elementary school programs such as Kids & Kidneys, for which this walk was created to support.
On behalf of the many volunteers, staff and committee members, thank you again for your support of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Sincerely,
Lisa M. MaconRamirez
Diane Elrod
Patti Holick
Dear Mr. Markey,
The Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza Board of Directors would like to thank Absolute Building Maintenance for their participation in the success of our 2nd Annual Golf Classic held this year at Twin Oaks Golf Club. Your sponsorship and Prize donation was greatly appreciated.
The money raised from this event will be going toward the purchase of our audio system at the Veterans Memorial Plaza. We look forward to the day when this system is up and running.
Our 3rd Annual Golf Classic will take place next year — time and place to be announced. We hope you will consider joining us at that time and participating once again in the success of this event.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Webb - President
Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza, Inc.
Dear Mr. Markey
Thank you very much for your donation.
Saginaw Habitat for Humanity (SHFH) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). SHFH is one of over 1500 affiliates in the United States and 300 abroad. SHFH is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty and homelessness, and to making the right to decent housing a matter of conscience and action.
Support for Habitat comes in many forms. We are encouraged by your generosity and hundreds of others who give support because they care.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, volunteers, homeowners and staff, we thank you again for your kind donation.
Sincerely,
Saginaw Habitat for Humanity
Paul Warriner
Executive Director
Dear John,
On behalf of the the Junior Achievement and MCV Golf Committee, I would like to personally thank you for your generous sponsorship of our 9th Annual MCV Golf Classic benefiting Junior Achievement.
We are very grateful to you, our sponsor, for making this event such a success year after year. We strive to make this a beneficial marketing opportunity for our sponsors with nearly 250 participants throughout Central Michigan.
We truly appreciate your support in this year's event. The generous support of our sponsors enables us to continue to impact nearly 13,000 local students while also offering a valuable marketing opportunity to you.
Best Regards,
Ann T. Fillmore
President.
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your recent participation in or support of the 1st Annual 'Bee for Literacy' sponsored by Altrusa International of Saginaw, Inc. and The Saginaw News. The competition was tough and the words challenging, but we finished on time. And if you were present, we hope you enjoyed the event. Your support of literacy projects enabled the committee to raise approximately $4000.00 for the READ Association, Drop Everything And Read at the Children's Zoo, and The Saginaw News' Read Today, Achieve Tomorrow programs.
Again, thank you for making the 'Bee for Literacy' a success and we hope you will consider providing support or participation in the 2007 event.
Sincerely,
'Bee for Literacy' Committee
Dear John & Bridget,
Thank you for your donation for a Green Sponsorship for our Fifth Annual Golf Outing to be held at the Germania Town and Country Club. We are most grateful to you for your assistance with our event.
There are many new faces at the East Side Soup Kitchen. The number of meals served during the first four months of 2006, are up 40% over the same period of time last year. Last year, the Golf outing raised over $11,000 to provide meals for the less fortunate in our community.
Please accept our appreciation for your generous donation to our Golf Outing. May you be blessed for your kindness to those in need.
Sincerely,
Pam Cole
Director
Dear Mr. Markey,
Thank you for your participation in Lutheran child and Family Service of Michigan's 13th Annual Golf Outing. The funds raised at this even will go directly to programs that impact the lives of children and families in Michigan.
Your assistance in supporting these "friend-raising" and "fundraising" events are a vital part of our ability to serve others.
Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan, as a statewide human care organization, is guided by its mission of providing hope to children and families who struggle with poverty and abuse. Nearly 17,000 individuals and families are impacted each year through foster care, adoption, counseling, and other family preservation services. Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan is accredited by the national Council on Accreditation of Children and Families, and provides service regardless of ethnic, creed, or economic status.
Thank you again for your support of this event and the services that Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan provides to people in need.
Sincerely,
Raymond J. Zavada
Vice President of Development
Dear Ms. Markey,
Thank you so much for agreeing to be a sponsor for our "Hats Off to Libraries" fundraising event on Friday, April 28. We greatly appreciate your sponsoring gift.
Proceeds from "Hats Off to Libraries" will be used to help the Saginaw Public Libraries Foundation provide much needed funding to help support library services at all five branches of the Public Libraries of Saginaw. Each year a special grant from the Foundation helps our libraries purchase the newest library materials, which are enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Your support of this event will make sure that vital library services are there for the people who need them — both now and in the future. Thank you, once again, for your contribution.
Sincerely,
Sherrill Smith
Assistant to the Director
Dear Markey Maintenance Service,
On behalf of the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission, I congratulate Markey Maintenance Service as a Nominee for the All Area Arts Awards.
The All Area Arts Awards honors individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations that have made a significant contribution to the arts in Saginaw. Your organization was nominated for its contributions to the Quality of Life of our community.
We look forward to honoring you and other nominees and announcing award winners at the Seventeenth Annual All Area Arts Awards Celebration on Tuesday, May 9 at The Dow Event Center.
All nominees will receive an All Area Arts Awards certificate at the event.
Sincerely,
Mary Ebelt
Chairman
Dear Mr. Markey,
On behalf of the 1,300 members of the Boys & Girls Club, as well as our Trustees and staff, I want to thank you for supporting our Youth Leadership Awards Banquet. We thank you for allowing us to share the opportunity to honor Mr. Braun.
The Boys & Girls CLub is making a difference in the lives of Saginaw's youth. Our educational and leadership development activities are building the future for these girls and boys, and for our community. Our ability to improve the lives of Saginaw's youth is dependent on the continued support of generous donors such as you. Thank you for your concern.
Thanks again, for joining our celebration. We hope to see you next year.
Sincerely,
Kelli Schaeding
Resource Development Director
Management at Educlean Services,
I would like to thank you for purchasing
an advertisement in our Academic Track Program. Thanks to you we
were able to put on a first class program. We are sponsoring the
20th Annual Invitational Academic Track Program this year
which will include approximately 1,000 students from throughout
Optimistically Yours,
Louis Diechman
Dear John,
On behalf of the PRIDE Board
of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you
for your donation to our Annual Fundraiser, “PRIDE in the
Throughout the year, PRIDE in Saginaw,
Inc. is responsible for many events including Friday Night Live,
Holidays in the Heart of the City, The Annual Christmas Parade, The
Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market and Harvest Days at the Market. We
are also responsible for the banners and Christmas decorations Downtown.
All of these events provide a service and enrich the community of
PRIDE in the
Thank you for your support
as we continue our efforts of “Positive Results In a Downtown
Environment.
Sincerely
Terry Rock
PRIDE in the
PRIDE in
Dear Absolute Building Maintenance,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, we thank you for the generous donation to Pit & Balcony COmmunity Theatre. Along with you, we believe the quality of life in our community is enhanced through support of the arts.
Through donations and sponsorships, this year we are proud to welcome five shows to our stage during the regular season, "Escanaba in Da Moonlight", "A Wonderful Life", "The Exhonorated", "Bye Bye Birdie", and "Biloxi Blues". We have also scheduled two children's theater performances, and two fundraisers.
We thank you for your expression of confidence and hope you enjoy the performances.
Sincerely,
Jennifer McDonald
Director of Operations
Hi John,
On behalf of the PRIDE (Positive Results In Downtown Environments) Board
of Directors, I would like to thank you and your staff for your continued
support of PRIDE throughout the year.
PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc. is a non-profit organization which is dedicated
to and concerned with Downtown and is organized to create a positive
image; unify and coordinate the common efforts of various organizations; promote
and stimulate ongoing activities attractive to people and businesses;
combat deterioration and improve the appearance of the central area of
Saginaw.
Whenever we have been in need of support, had a need to set up, tear
down, move things into storage, put up Christmas Lights and banners,
and more, you and your staff have always been there to fill in the gaps
and make sure that it all gets done.
We greatly appreciate your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Conger
Coordinator
PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc