United Way of Bemidji
Area invests an unparalleled array of resources into achieving
results. Since 1987, these resources include our special
relationships with corporate, non-profit, and government sectors,
our credibility and know-how built on decades of experience; our
partnerships with hundreds of community agencies; our capacity to
engage hundreds of volunteers; our effective participation in
advocacy for sensible and humane public policies; and a cadre of
generous and committed workplace and individual donors that
dedicate hundreds of thousands of dollars to making a difference -
right here in our community!
ACCOUNTABLE
Funded programs are
screened by community volunteers to ensure your money is well
spent and results are delivered. Also, United Way of Bemidji
Area maintains a high standard of accountability by documenting
its operations are transparent with United Way of America. These
standards must be certified annually in order to remain in the
United Way system.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
President
Ken
Howe,
Dunn Bros. Coffee and Northland Connect
Vice President
Chris Corradi,
Beltrami Electric
Treasurer
Ken Raw,
RiverWood Bank
Secretary
Rosie
Berg,
Pinnacle Publishing
At-Large
Karen Oftelie, First
National Bank Bemidji
At-Large
Marla Patrias, Bemidji State University
Rita Albrecht, Community Rep
Brian Bissonette, Paul Bunyan Telephone
Ann Daley, Community Rep
Jeremy Fayette, Edward Jones
Michelle Lasha, North Country Business Products
Bill Maki, Bemidji State University
Kathy Palm, ISD #31
Dale Thompson, Ken K Thompson Jewelry
Bob Verchota, North Country Health
Services
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2008 Annual
Report 
Office of
Attorney General