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MISSION:
To improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of our
community.
VISION:
The United Way of Bemidji Area will be a recognized leader connecting
people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community
characterized by measurable and long-lasting improvements in
education, income and health.
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How United Way is Different, Makes a Difference |
United Way of Bemidji
Area invests an unparalleled array of resources into achieving
results around the building blocks for a good life:
education, income and health.. 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.
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Board of Directors |
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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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Allocations
Committee |
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The Allocations Committee is
accountable for the screening
programs and funding through
knowledgeable community
volunteers to ensure your money is and results are delivered.
Chair - Kay Mack
Denise Andre
Mary Brink
Kevin Gish
Jim Hanko
Lisa Hofstad
Kevin Jackson
Doug Kranich
Lori Paris
Lisa Peterson
John Pugleasa
Lorie Sathre
Becky Secore
Donna Stone
Dale Turner
Barry Yocom
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Office of
Attorney General