2016-2017 Brag Book

Business men and women along with local elected officials gathered at Meshingomesia Golf & Social Club over lunch to celebrate another year of growth for Grant County. A few of the businesses being recognized took a moment to share a bitabout their business and what led them to make the investment, as well as how the Grant County Economic Growth Council was able to help them along the way. Chad Leighty of Progressive Dental Center in Marion shared how the Growth Council facilitated the land transfer with Marion GeneralHospital that allowed Progressive Dental to secure a larger facility with limited tax repercussions. Progressive Dental was formerly known as K&L Dental and is still in the process of expanding its services in Marion. 101

It was great meeting the both of you! Thank you both for asking the questions that you asked, I can tell that you are not looking for superficial solutions. JASON LOWMILLER102

Thanks, Dawn! Again, Ireally appreciate youtaking time out of yourschedule to meet with meyesterday! It was verybeneficial for me!Thank you!Steven M. SappChief Executive OfficerMarion Housing Authority 103

Thank you for sharing this, Dawn. I appreciate the positive and heartfelt messaging. Thank you for your work and vision in bringing us together.Tammy Pearson 104

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THANK YOU, SHERRI (AND ALL), AGAIN FOR HOSTING US FRIDAY – I KNOW THAT IS A PAIN TO DO THAT AND WE ARE ALL VERY GRATEFUL THAT YOU (SORT OF) VOLUNTEERED TO DO IT! THANK YOU AGAIN. CONI S. MAYER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION106

Thank you, Cassie.  Isincerely appreciate your prompt response, and again, we truly valuedthe extra time to review the applications.  My apologies for theoversight on completing the online initiationprocess.  I will make sure I pay closer attention next year! :) Take care, Kristin Marcuccilli 107

DAWN: YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT TOURS. IT WAS MY PLEASURE! IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, I APPRECIATE AND ENJOY WORKING WITH YOU GUYS AS WELL! KYLIE JACKSON PRESIDENT / CEO MARION-GRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE108

Dawn -Thank you for helping us help the Children and Families of The City of Marion! EnJOY The Giant Discovery Video! -Brad Lindsay 109

Mayor-  Good morning.  I wanted to pass along a great article about The Refinery that was released across the State today on Inside Indiana Business.  Our partnership with the Community Foundation and IWU has allowed us to offer a great work space and resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Marion.  We look forward to continuing to work with additional local organizations and the City to build upon what we've accomplished thus far.   I would welcome the opportunity to meet at your convenience to talk more about how The Refinery can continue to be a great resource for Marion.  I am also eager to discuss other possible quality-of-life projects that could have an impact in Marion.   Here is the article: http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/34933631/how- coworking-is-impacting-economic-development Have a nice weekend.   Respectfully, Shelby Bowen Vice President of Development110

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Dawn, any chance you are teaching boot camp next week?  My newly-hired development staff (Alison Gerardot) is attending and I LOVED your fund development presentation. DAVID J. BENNETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE 118

BTW – I LOVED THE BLOGTODAY!!! YOUARE NOW PAULHARVEY – AND ‘HERE’S THE REST OF THE STORY!!’ GEORGETTE J MILLER 113

HI DAWN,DANKA JUST SHARED WITH ME THELINK TO YOUR GRANT COUNTYCOMMUNITY CALENDAR. WHAT ANAMAZING AND WELL-THOUGHT-OUTCOMMUNITY SERVICE THECALENDAR WILL BE!CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ANDYOUR STAFF AND BEST OF LUCK ASYOU LAUNCH THIS VALUABLE TOOL.SINCERELY,GERI @ UNION COUNTYFOUNDATIONPS: YOU AND YOUR STAFF AREREVERED HERE . . . WE SOMETIMESHAVE THE ATTACK OF THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER OVER YOURWONDERFUL PUBLICATIONS, IDEAS,SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS.GERI MURRAYUNION COUNTY FOUNDATION 114

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT WITH THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE PROGRAM! LEZLIE WINTER 115

DAWN, YOU ARE SUCH AN ENGAGING WRITER! LOVE HOW YOU ARE POSITIONING THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. WE CAN LEARN QUITE A FEW THINGS FROM YOU! YOU GO, GIRL! AND HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND. PAULA VAN NESS116

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Thank you again for the advice! I shared some of the pieces you sent along to me earlier this weekalong with the “Communication Conversions” andSample Stewardship Communication Plan That’s Working and my supervisor was blown away! It really is so impressive! Vanessa Stein Philanthropic Services Coordinator Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. 118

Dawn, this is wonderfulnews!  Thank you verymuch.  Please give meheartfelt thanks to yourBoard for their support ofthis project.I think Bose has whatthey need for now.  If theyrequest more informationI will let you know.All the best.Dr. David WrightIWU President 119

SHERRI,You are awesome! Thank you! JOE BILL WILEY CAPITAL CITIES 120

From the desk of KAYLA JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAIN STREET MARION Just read the CF Newsletter and I all I absorbed was — \"MicahHoeksema, future president due to working his itty-bitty-buns off...” Then I thought to myself…“I wanna be Micah when I grow up…”Thanks for the extra push to work hard and pursue difficult tasks. Keep living’ the dream, CF team. 121

SHERRI, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CARVING TIME OUT TO MEET WITH ME TODAY. I APPRECIATE YOUR CREATIVE THOUGHT PROCESS REGARDING OUR ACCOUNT WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. I FEEL SO RELIEVED KNOWING THAT WITH A FEW TWEAKS WE CAN CONTINUE TO HAVE OUR PASS THROUGH ACCOUNT WORK IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS DONORS TO KEEP THEIR DONATION MONEY IN GRANT COUNTY WHERE THEY INTENDED IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKING. SINCERELY, LISA WICKES122

Dawn, Has anyone told you todayhow awesome you are?  Have I?   You are awesome! Thank you!William A. Rhodehamel, CFRE    President & CEO Hendricks County Community Foundation 123

INDIANA ;:\"T:::,T;:::i:T:'.'i\"::1WESLEYAN )lli?iil;,'^*^\"\"\"\"\"' t] N I\ I: Ii S I ] \' May 1,2017 Shelly Jones, DeveloPment Manager Community Foundation of Grant County 505 W. Third St. Marion, lN 46952 Dear Shelly: Thank you so much for allowing my students to partner with the community Foundation ot Cia,it County on several proJecti this semester. I know it involved extra time and effort on your part, and we deeply appreciate your help! Thank you for giving them a real-world experience and the ability to learn lessons they could never leirn in a book. What a valuable experience you gave them! Your evaluation of their work was likewise helpful. Hope you have a wonderful summer! Sincerely, /\"-\"-W* Susan Sigworth Asst. Professor of Strategic Communication indwes.edu124

Thank you verymuch, Meagan. You have a very well organized website. Excellent work. Tade J. Powell Vice PresidentDirector of Communications & Public Relations First Farmers Bank & Trust 125

Dawn: Just a note of thanks for the Starbucks card. You are always doing such clever things ... that S'more's kit, etc. I so enjoyed being a scholarship reviewer! I took my job very seriously! It was great to be a part of the \"Team\" . Carol Hamilton126

Cutest thank you ever!!! -Charmayne Saylors 127

I love my new wooden spoon!!! You all come up with the cutest ideas. Thanks so much for all you do. P.S.----Love the PULSE!!  Nedra Sutter128

Dawn:Thanks for the kindness -- the Starbucks gift card. I'll certainly give it a good home.I'm happy to review scholarships even without the fringe benefits. Bright young people deserve reward for their merit. See you tomorrow. MIKE CLINE 129

THANKS FOR A GREAT PRESENTATION! MARIE BEASON INDIANA PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE130

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE YOU HAVE ON OTHERS, DAWN! Jack Brady 131

WONDERFUL NEWS, DAWN! I WILL BE GLAD TO ADD SOME OF THE LOCAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING HERE. I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE THE EVENTS IN EVERY VENUE POSSIBLE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS, Paula Schulz Grant County CVB132

FIRST FRIENDS CHURCHMILESTONE BLOCKFROM THE COMMUNITYFOUNDATION 133

CASSIE,I WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR PUTTING TOGETHER THE \"SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION\" PAGE ON YOUR SITE. THERE ARE SOME REALLY USEFUL SCHOLARSHIP-RELATEDLINKS/RESOURCES ON THERE.  BEST, JULIANNA SHEEHAN SMARTSCHOLAR.COM134

Meagan, Here’s our slightly updated logo. Let me know if you needanything else. (I will probablyupdate the text for the page at some point, but it might be a bit before I get to it.) Nice job on the Donor Marketplace Training, Greg MaynardDirector of Fund and Strategic Advancement Carey Services 135

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Happy Friday, Sherri!Thank you again for being so generous with helping me with my questions. This would be up to you but when you get back in September would it be possible for me tocome up and see your place and talk about the conference….. maybe I will have a binder to share with you! I will mark my calendar to email you towards the end of September if that is okay. Have a great weekend! Thelma Slisher Johnson County Community Foundation 137

\"MAKE AMERICA GRIT AGAIN\" Love this......great job! -Bill Sparks Awesome article! I love the idea of a “blessings” folder. -Nancy Bryant Well said. You not only gave me inspiration for the day, but a great idea for dinner tonight. Ha! -Layla Price138

KERRI AND DAWNSEE BELOW ON WHO TO MAKE THE CHECK PAYABLE TO AND WHERE TO SEND IT. I APPRECIATE BOTH OF YOU MORE THAN YOUKNOW. THANK YOU FOR MAKING PK POSSIBLE FOR OUR MOST NEEDY FAMILIES.  YOU GUYS ROCK! BRENDA MCVICKER 139

Dear Dawn, Thank you so much! You all are an amazing team! Terri Johnson Associate Director GIFT Technical Assistance Program140