Loving Legacy spring 2010 with memorials - Sheridan Senior Center

You Can Be a Philanthropist
Rindy West, Development Director
Inside this issue:
Mrs. Helen Mae Miller 2
Endowment Giving 2
Senior Center Goal 3
Ellen & Frank Kawulok 3
Endowment Contr.. . . 4
Endowment Contr . . . 5
How Much Will It Cost 6
The House By . . . 6
Why An Endowment? 6
Emery Betty Matthews 7
Rewards of Charitable 7
A Loving Legacy
A legacy is a wonderful thing. Here at the Sheridan Senior Center we offer lots of opportunity to cherish
those legacies. One of the ways that we celebrate the legacy of individuals and families is through our Loving
Legacy Endowment Fund. This endowment continues to grow for the benefit of those we serve here at the
Center. It is an investment in our community.
The money earned from the Loving Legacy Endowment Fund will be used to keep our doors open,
transportation up and running, our meals delicious and nutritious, services for those in the home, adult day
services for loved ones, and healthy activities in place here at the Center.
Our endowment is a fund whose contributions are all tax deductible. Proceeds from the fund are used
solely for the operation of the Sheridan Senior Center. It is managed by the Senior Center's Board who oversee
the collection of principle and the disbursement of interest.
So why do we need the Loving Legacy? In this age of fluctuating revenues to non-profit agencies, the
Loving Legacy Endowment Fund is a perfect opportunity to make a contribution that will have a lasting and
stabilizing impact on local programs for all Sheridan County seniors. With an increasing number of people
getting older, organizations that serve elders must think about how they are going to meet their needs. The
Loving Legacy Endowment is a strategy to become more financially independent and less reliant on the
uncertainties associated with federal and state funds. It is the Center's hope that through this endowment, the
doors will always be open in the future.
So how do you get involved? Only you know your personal situation and financial needs. We would be
happy to meet with you to discuss any additional questions you might have or to help determine the best way for
you to become involved. Your contributions will provide ongoing financial support and serve as meaningful
ways for individuals, families or foundations to leave a lasting legacy. Call Carmen Rideout, the Executive
Director, or myself to set up a non-obligation personal, information session at 307-672-2240. We wish you the
best this Spring!
Sheridan Senior Center
Annual Revenue Sources
2009-2010
Federal 39%
State 23%
Private Contrib utions 18%
Program Reven ue 14%
City & County 5%
Other 1%
Spring 2010

The Sheridan Senior Center is a facility for
seniors to meet friends and newcomers, to eat, to get
Mrs. Helen Mae Miller help with income tax preparation, to play cards, and
ping-pong and shoot pool. These are just a few of the
My husband and I met in Saudi Arabia in services available.
1947 where we were both working. We married in Sheridan Senior
Shelton, WA and had three sons. We moved Center is very
between Shelton and northern California twice unique. We are so
before retiring in California. I was a stay-at-home fortunate to have
Mom, a Cub Scout Den Mother for the boys, and such a dedicated
volunteered for 19 years in a kindergarten class. I staff and volunkept
busy with a 64-year membership in P.E.O. and a teers.
50-plus member of AAUW, both educational
organizations. We moved to Sheridan in 2005 to be The endownear
family. m e n t f u n d i s
important to keep
My husband of 57 years, Robert E. Miller, your wonderful
passed away at 90, a year after our arrival in services active
Sheridan. He was an engineer for Simpson Timber a n d o n g o i n g .
Company in Shelton, WA and northern California Please keep up
(Arcata), a Rotarian, member of the Elks, American the good work.
Legion and a veteran of the Army Air Corps in WWII. E v e r y o n e
He enjoyed bowling and golf, ballroom dancing, appreciates it. Mrs. Helen Mae Miller
traveling, and watching “Westerns” on television.
We miss him.
Endowment Giving Opportunities
There are a variety of ways you may make a Stocks and Bonds:
gift to the Sheridan Senior Center A Loving Legacy Stocks, bonds or other forms of securities may have
Endowment Fund, while gaining tax and income specific tax advantages to the donor.
benefits to yourself. We are happy to work with you
and your financial advisors. Consider the following: Bequests:
By making a bequest in your Will, you can help
Monetary Gifts and Pledges: secure the future of services for senior citizens in
You may make a one time gift, or pledge over a Sheridan County.
period of time. A pledge can enable you to
contribute a larger gift over a period of time. Life Insurance:
New and existing life insurance policies can be
assigned to the Senior Center and may be a way to
easily make a sizeable contribution.
Other Forms of Giving:
Includes personal items that can be converted to
cash, life income plans and trusts, real estate,
family business gifts and commemorative or
memorial gifts.
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Senior Center Endowment Goal
The Sheridan Senior Center Board of Directors is enthused to reach the organization’s Endowment
Fund Goal of $2 million dollars! Growing the Endowment Fund is a strategy the Sheridan Senior Center
must take to become more financially independent and less reliant on uncertainties associated with
federal and state funds. Endowment dollars will generate income, a portion of which is available year after
year, while the principal continues to build the fund. The Board believes raising endowment will help to
ensure that money to provide services will be available well into the future.
What is an Endowment Fund? It is a fund of money, the principal which is held in perpetuity, invested
and from which an organization may use only earnings. Money is contributed to provide a continuing
income for support or maintenance of services. The endowment may be general or designated for a
specific program. The growth of this fund will enable the Senior Center to develop and sustain a stable
organization, with the capacity to grow and develop as the needs increase and continue to change.
The Board through its Finance Committee oversees the policies and procedures associated with
the endowment fund and assures that the financial performance of the investments are satisfactory. The
Endowment Committee is responsible for raising the money. Committee Members are happy to talk with
anyone that has questions or is considering making a gift. If you have questions please call 307-672-2240
and ask for Rindy West, the Development Director.
From what we get, we can make a living, what we give, can make a life.
~Anonymous
Ellen and Frank Kawulok, Jr.
My husband, Frank Kawulok Jr. grew up on the family ranch in
Sheridan County. He managed the Job Service office in Sheridan for
many years. Frank was a member of the Founding Board of Directors
when the Sheridan Senior Center was first incorporated in 1973. He
was also part of a group that organized the Senior Citizens
Coordinating Council prior to that time and served through the year
that the Senior Center building was built in 1980. He was very proud to
have had a small part in the launching of such a successful endeavor.
I grew up and was educated in upstate New York. I taught at
Sheridan High School for many years. I first became interested in the
Sheridan Senior Center through my husband. Frank and I watched as
the Sheridan Senior Center grew and provided more services to more
people in the community. My mother, Dorothy Herzhauser was a
retired CPA from upstate New York and Florida. She was impressed
with the Senior Center's facilities and the level of services it provides.
Ellen and Frank Kawulok, Jr.
The Sheridan Senior Center is instrumental in providing
Sheridan area seniors with healthy meals, activities and
companionship. The ability of our seniors to remain in their homes
without becoming isolated is priceless. The Sheridan Senior Center is an awesome organization. I am
committed to supporting the endowment fund now and in the future as a gift from all three of us.
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Endowment Fund Donors as of February 15, 2010
ABC Signs & Specialties, Inc. Mark and Tibbie Kinner Greg and Kristi Von Krosigk
Anonymous Donation in memory Sharon Kinnison Dorothy K. Waisner Estate
of Gladys Stevenson Erwin Kubsch in memory of Donald and Nancy Wells
Anonymous Donors Virginia Kubsch Linda D. Wilson
Dr. Fred J. and Edythe Araas E. E. Lonabaugh Roger and Fachon Wilson
Bank of the West Kim and Mary Kay Love Herbert G. and Dorothy
Martha Bagnell Estate Rose Marie Madia Zullig Foundation
Rosemary Brouwer Betty Matthews
Lydia Brug Sam and Lynn Mavrakis In memory of Dorothy Herzhauser
Keith Bunting Esther McKenzie Ellen Kawulok
Nancy L. Burkhart Trust Babette Merchant
Bruce Burns Gary and Susan Miller In memory of Frank Kawulok
Charitable Foundation of the Helen Mae Miller Ellen Kawulok
Burns Family Ron and Renetta Mischke
Raymond H. and Linda Clark Estate of Mildred O. Morgan In memory of Rev. Ray H. Clark
The Estate of Reverend Jo Ann Mulcahy Anonymous
Raymond H. Clark The Nickerson Mary Arena
Cosner Construction Family Foundation Edward and Rebecca Bell
Ed Darrington Trust Betty Olson Hazel Black
John and Roberta Davis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Olson Bevan and Sandra Broom
Thomas and Carlyle 'Ky' Dixon Eddie and Margaret Pilch Peggy Calentine
Jim and Frances Eggenberger Frank and Esther Rauzi Mildred Carroll
Harriet Elkington Melba M. Harlin in Memory of James and Janette Catterall
Darlene Elliott Virginia Reed Dan and Gladys Clark
First Interstate Helen Rentz Keith and Patti Denzler
BancSystem Foundation Richard and Effie Rexroat William and Kathleen Eaton
Evelyn Fisher Lloyd and Vernice Richmond Ron and Sue Ehlers
Jeffrey and Holly Godber Doug and Carmen Rideout Darlene Elliott
Demetrius and Linda Gostas Nancy L. Rogers Douglas and Mary Emme
Johanna Gostas Steve and Nancy Rogers Lester Engelter
Chuck and Halene Graves Douglas Ryan Gerald and Karen Gardner
Don Lobdell in memory of Homer A. and Mildred S. Dorothy Gibbs Family
June Lobdell Jonette Green Scott Foundation Jeffery and Holly Godber
Donald V. and Louise Griffith Lewis and Janet Shepherd Douglas and Marcy Goodwin
Hunter Griffith Sheridan Senior Center Johanna Gostas
Helen F. Harbel Social Committee Donald and Louise Griffith
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoeck Johanna Gostas in memory of Dorothy Harper
Holstedt and Kinnison Law Sumner Maurice Slater William and Shirley Harper
Offices, P.C. Richard and Kim Skatula Bettye Harrison
Robert and Deck Hunter Roman and Martha Skatula William and Lola Hauf
Malcolm and Mary Hutton Henrietta 'Hank' Songer Charles and Lucie Lee Helvey
Patricia Wolfe in memory of J. Vernon States Elizabeth Higgins
Mary Laurel Johnson J. Vernon States Trust Mary Holstedt
Johanna Gostas in memory of Leonard and Ruth Straatsma Thomas and Barbara Hurst
Mary Louise Johnson F. Don and Linda Steadman Kay Hutmacher
Ellen C. Kawulok Gladys D. Stephenson Blaine and Leona Janz
Ron and Lori Kensey The Harry and Thelma Joan Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Don King Surrena Foundation Cliff and Jean Kimble
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Con’t Rev. Ray H. Clark Agnes R. Etter Carroll Realty Co., Inc.
James and Sandra Kolb Joseph and Virginia Fiedor Kathrine Crosby
Mary Kraft Merel and Barbara Franklin Jack and Patricia Dye
Terry and Linda Layher Jane and Dean Fugett Jane & Dean Fugett
Darrel and Kathy Leno Betty and Marvin Gelroth Merel & Barbara Franklin
Ruth Long Thomas and Barbara Godley John Gammon
Kim and Mary Kay Love Dennis and Gwen Marie Hall Marv & Betty Gelioth
Raymond & Phyllis Love Edgar and Elizabeth Bob & Pat Godley
Helen McNeil Hammersla Dennis Hall
D and Constance McNeill Phyllis L. Herd Edgar & Elizabeth Hammersla
Mildred Morgan Trust Louise Hier Phyllis Herd
Mark and Tempe Murphy Carnie and Sarah Hepp Carnie & Sarah Hepp
Ethel Nelson Thomas and Cynthia Johnson Louise Beeman Hier
Marcelee Nelson Mrs. James Kountz Edith Higby
Marion Newton Ben and Pauline Lowery Mrs. Ruth Kerbel
The Nickerson Colle and McVoy, Inc. Mrs. James R. Kountz
Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Howard & Blanca Lerman
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olson Mikelson Kim & Mary Kay Love
John and Virginia Patton Roberta Moore Roberta Moore
Charles and Elizabeth Rossa Jack E. Pelissier Walt and Norma Perkins
Susan Scott Heyneman W.M. and Norma Perkins Hal & Pat Quist
Homer A. & Mildred S. Frank and Betty Railsback Helen Rhinehart
Scott Foundation Helen Rhinehart Patricia Rhodes
John and Deloris Siebert Frank and Jackie Rozzelle Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rozelle
Roman and Martha Skatula Senior Center Dixie See
Ivan and Debbie Slaybaugh Social Committee Lewis and Janet Shepherd
St. Peter’s Church – James and Marjorie Shockley Sheridan Senior. Center
St. Margaret’s Guild Jackie Spainhower Social Committee
J. Vernon States Charles and Oletha Tanin Jackie Spainhower
Frances Tetreault Theodore and Phyllis Tanin Ted & Phyllis Tanin
Dr. Seymour Thickman Martha Vogt Martha Vogt
Christine Valentine Carroll and Linda Wilson Jackie Washut
Patricia Wolfe Carroll and Linda Wilson
Barbara Wraas In memory of Martha S. Godley
Willa Zeeh LaVerda E. Arow
Morris and Connie Zempel Velva Bains
Howard & Donna Baker
In memory of Leslie ‘Les’ Godley Patricia Barker
Howard and Donna Baker Russel and Orda Mae Bean
Velva Bains Frances Crane-Becker
Russell and Orda Mae Bean Kirk and Linda Bell
Paul and Davida ‘Dee’ Beck Georgi Bertrand
Frances Crane-Becker Dan & Olivia Burgess
Kirk and Linda Bell Ken & Karen Burgess
Dan and Olivia Burgess Butler Investment
Kenny and Karen Burgess Services, Inc.
Milo M. and Shirley Bylund Milo & Shirley Bylund
Belva J. Campbell Raymond and Belva Campbell
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A Slice of the Pie by Pam Stevenson
M y n a m e i s P a m that future generations at the years from now. If you think this is
Stevenson and I am a donor to the Center are also able to enjoy all something that you and your
Sheridan Senior Center. I enjoy the wonderful activities and family might be interested in,
my time at the Center serving services of the Center? don't hesitate to call Carmen or
meals at the Soup, Salad and Rindy, or any of the friendly staff. I
Sandwich bar, which is now five From my point of view, it is guarantee they'll love to visit
days a week and I love to play ping- something that we can all think about celebrating, embracing and
pong and pool there in my spare about and that is leaving a slice of serving older adults!
time. I feel like I am truly a part of the pie to the Center in our wills
the Center and I enjoy the great and estates. (It is amazing what
socialization that takes place just even a small portion of the pie
throughout the day. can do to sustain services at the
Center well into the future!).
One of the things that I feel
strongly about since I am involved The staff at the Sheridan
in the food service arena of the Senior Center would like the
Center is pie! And speaking of o p p o r t u n i t y t o h a v e a
that great pie (you should try conversation around what you
Carolyn's recipe) do you know would like to see for seniors in Thanks for your time.
what we can all do to make sure Sheridan County many, many
The House by the Side of the Road by Sam Walter Foss
There are hermit souls that live withdrawn “In the place of their self-content;
“There are souls like stars, that dwell apart, “In a fellowless firmament;
“There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths “Where highways never ran—
“But let me live by the side of the road“And be a friend to man.”
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Betty Matthews and Virginia Niehay share a moment at the Family
Care Givers Valentine’s gathering on Feb. 11, 2010.
Involvement
with the Senior
Center is one
way to play a
role in the
community. In
this “house by
the side of the
road” I can be
a friend and
find friends.
~Sharon
Kinnison
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Emery & Betty Matthews
Betty states, “My husband of 63 years
(Emery) and I would go past the Center and say
wonder if we’ll ever be old enough to go there? And
we became it and now they can’t keep us out!”
Betty says it started out with food and
camaraderie. Emery’s vision failed, so Betty drove
them to the Senior Center and then when her
eyesight failed too, they started using the MiniBus.
They then took advantage of all the programs the
Center has to offer.
Betty at one point thought how can I do this?
And yet she continues still. The activities and
Betty and Emery Matthews
programs are so wonderful. She clearly
remembers in 2009 a late night game show at the
Sheridan Senior Center on her birthday. A group of
high school youth was attending. Betty showed
them how to play Cribbage. They then surprised her
later with a birthday cake and a gift—a portable
makes you want to come! You look forward to
coming…even if it’s sub-zero. There are so many
wonderful activities from physical fitness, food,
bingo, table tennis, shooting pool, crafts, planned
trips, and things I have inadvertently left out!”
cribbage board which she carries to the Center to
challenge an unsuspecting person.
Betty and husband Emery (who has since
passed on) made it a priority some time ago to
Betty says, “The Center supplies the needs donate to the Endowment Fund. Betty still feels it is
where the needs be! The nice entertainment important to the future of our Senior Center.
Rewards of Charitable Giving
�Our gift makes a positive difference in the life of anothers.
�Investing in your community and future.
�Our gift will continue to generate income in perpetuity.
�Affiliation with an organization you believe in and that is well known and respected.
�Deciding for yourself how your charitable money will be used and deriving tax advantages in the process.
�Is a memorial in honor and remembrance of a loved one.
�Recognition: a legacy of giving.
Ron and Lori Kensey
Ron and Lori Kensey
The Senior Center is Sheridan’s an additional fourteen percent coming
crown jewel! The Daybreak, Mini-bus from program revenue. To help make
and Meals Programs are models that certain that the Senior Center weathers
would make any city proud. any storm we believe it is necessary to
increase private support.
Thirty-nine percent of the Senior
Center’s funding comes from the That is why Lori and I support the
federal government. Another twenty- Endowment. We believe in the
eight percent comes from State, city importance of joining other private
and county governments. That’s a total citizens to build a base of support to
of sixty-seven percent. There are no sustain the Senior Center in good times
guarantees that tax dollars will and bad.
continue to fund our program.
Private support accounts for only
eighteen percent of the revenue, with
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3430, to see how you
can leave A Loving
Legacy.
Phone: 307-672-2240
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Senior Center Board of Directors
Renetta Mischke, President
Susie Ponce, Vice President
Sasha Johnston, Treasurer
Rosemary Brouwer, Secretary
Dan Alsup
Denise Holt
Doris Moeller-Edwards
Dr. Tom Niethammer
Wayne Ransbottom
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Darlene Elliott, Director Emeritus
Roman Skatula, Director Emeritus
Dr. Seymour Thickman, Director Emeritus
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Development Committee
Rosemary Brouwer
Ky Dixon
Sonja Garber
Ron Kensey
Gary Miller
Dr. Tom Niethammer
Susie Ponce
Kristi Von Krosigk
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Carmen Rideout, Executive Director
Linda Gostas, Assistant Director
Rindy West, Development Director
Patty Brandt, Administrative Assistant