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<strong>GrowinG</strong> <strong>our</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />

FundinG <strong>the</strong> Future<br />

<strong>report</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Community</strong> may 2009 1


2<br />

“Despite <strong>the</strong> grim s<strong>to</strong>ry, we have <strong>the</strong> cash for grants” - those words from <strong>our</strong><br />

Secretary-Treasurer at <strong>the</strong> September ‘08 meeting were welcome news indeed.<br />

These challenging economic times are not for <strong>the</strong> faint of heart, but <strong>the</strong> <strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> Foundation is fortunate <strong>to</strong> enjoy <strong>the</strong> support of forward-thinking donors<br />

who see <strong>the</strong> longer view and who can envision a brighter community future for <strong>the</strong><br />

coming generations. I thank each of those donors from <strong>the</strong> bot<strong>to</strong>m of my heart.<br />

The BACF exists <strong>to</strong> support <strong>the</strong> most basic needs of <strong>our</strong> local community, from shelter<br />

and food <strong>to</strong> health and animal welfare, as well as <strong>to</strong> enhance <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>our</strong> living<br />

space through gifts <strong>to</strong> arts, recreation and <strong>the</strong> environment, <strong>to</strong> name a few. All of<br />

this requires a network of individuals. We rely on Board members and Foundation<br />

friends who volunteer <strong>the</strong>ir time and expertise, we meet with community builders<br />

who identify needs and provide solutions, we listen <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> organizations that require<br />

assistance so that we may offer guidance, and we count on people like you <strong>to</strong> help us<br />

expand <strong>our</strong> profile in <strong>the</strong> community.<br />

We will have grants <strong>to</strong> give out this year in 2009 - we are one of <strong>the</strong> fortunate community<br />

foundations from across <strong>the</strong> nation - but <strong>the</strong> needs are not going <strong>to</strong> diminish. Now,<br />

more than ever, <strong>the</strong> BACF is looking <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> corners<strong>to</strong>nes and building blocks of <strong>our</strong><br />

Foundation <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong> strength we will need in <strong>Brandon</strong> and Westman in <strong>the</strong><br />

2008 Board members<br />

(l-r) Blair Filyk, Randy Brown, Bob Swayze, Pat Leech, Ron Thomas, Joyce Koke,<br />

Jeanne Millis, Keay Dobson-Golletz, Mayor Dave Burgess (ex-officio), Ian McIntyre<br />

message from <strong>the</strong> Chair<br />

coming years. In <strong>the</strong> present moment, however, I would ask each<br />

of you <strong>to</strong> consider how you might be able <strong>to</strong> help. Find <strong>the</strong> cause<br />

that is close <strong>to</strong> y<strong>our</strong> own heart, take a look down <strong>the</strong> road and in<strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> future, and know that <strong>the</strong> BACF is here <strong>to</strong> provide you with <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity <strong>to</strong> shape what you see. One of <strong>the</strong> best reasons <strong>to</strong><br />

give <strong>to</strong> an endowment is because it gives forever.<br />

I would like <strong>to</strong> welcome aboard <strong>our</strong> newest Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Joyce Koke,<br />

and <strong>to</strong> thank each of <strong>the</strong> Board members for <strong>the</strong>ir dedication<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> work in philanthropy. A huge thank you also goes <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong><br />

Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Karen Johns<strong>to</strong>n, <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> office support Barb<br />

Harrison, and <strong>to</strong> Meyers Norris Penny for <strong>our</strong> greatly appreciated office space. All of us<br />

at <strong>the</strong> BACF are hoping <strong>to</strong> see you in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber at <strong>the</strong> second occasion of Wheats<strong>to</strong>ck (I<br />

call it “<strong>Brandon</strong>’s Best Party”), and at <strong>the</strong> 18th Annual Grants Gala in November when<br />

we celebrate <strong>the</strong> giving and receiving of gifts. See you out <strong>the</strong>re in <strong>the</strong> community!<br />

Keay Dobson-Golletz<br />

Chair 2009<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Foundation is a local foundation created by<br />

and for <strong>the</strong> people of <strong>Brandon</strong> and <strong>the</strong> communities of Southwestern<br />

Mani<strong>to</strong>ba. We are here <strong>to</strong> help individuals and groups make an<br />

ongoing difference in <strong>the</strong>ir community.<br />

For more information contact <strong>the</strong> BACF<br />

Box 22096, <strong>Brandon</strong>, Mani<strong>to</strong>ba R7A 6Y9<br />

Phone/Fax: 204.571.0529<br />

Email: info@bacf.ca Website: www.bacf.ca<br />

through <strong>the</strong> continued generosity of<br />

meyers norris penny LLp<br />

BACF office is located at<br />

1401 princess Avenue, <strong>Brandon</strong>


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION<br />

ASSETS<br />

12/31/08 12/31/07<br />

Cash and Current Assets $156,287 $125,000<br />

Investments $2,995,472 $2,589,262<br />

Managed Funds Held in Trust $635,489 $690,708<br />

Total Assets<br />

LIABILITIES<br />

$3,787,248 $3,404,970<br />

Accounts payable and accruals $5,549 $5,304<br />

Deferred funds $500,003 $5,000<br />

NET ASSETS<br />

$505,552 $10,304<br />

Endowment funds $2,651,423 $2,524,539<br />

Managed funds $635,489 $690,708<br />

Operating Reserve<br />

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on<br />

$55,211 $48,925<br />

“Held For Trading Assets” -$60,427 $130,494<br />

$3,281,696 $3,394,666<br />

Total Liabilities & Equity $3,787,248 $3,404,970<br />

ASSET MIX- CASH & EQUIVALENT 2.7%<br />

- FIXED INCOME 73.5%<br />

-EQUITIES 23.8%<br />

December 31, 2008 was a tumultuous end <strong>to</strong> a “roller-coaster”<br />

year. BACF was not immune <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> economic downturn and as<br />

a result <strong>the</strong> market value of <strong>our</strong> investment portfolio declined<br />

substantially. However when compared <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r Foundations<br />

throughout Canada, <strong>our</strong> return on investment was equal <strong>to</strong><br />

or better than all o<strong>the</strong>rs surveyed. For <strong>the</strong> most part this can<br />

be attributed <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> asset mix <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>our</strong> investment<br />

management style and practices.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> positive side of things, we were ecstatic <strong>to</strong> receive a major<br />

contribution of one half million dollars in corporate shares in<br />

December. This donation will go a long way <strong>to</strong>wards increasing <strong>our</strong> annual grants <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Brandon</strong> community and surrounding area. In spite of past market conditions we<br />

2008 Financial Summary<br />

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS and CHANGES IN NET ASSETS<br />

Unrealized 12/31/08 12/31/07<br />

Endowment Managed Operating Gains/Losses General<br />

Funds Funds Fund on HFT Administration TOTALS TOTALS<br />

REVENUES<br />

Fundraising event and o<strong>the</strong>r income $23,360 $23,360 $23,904<br />

Investment income $52,535 $16,569 $1,335 $70,439 $139,186<br />

EXPENDITURES and GRANTS<br />

$52,535 $16,569 $1,335 $23,360 $93,799 $163,090<br />

Administration $51,773 $51,773 $56,870<br />

Fund Development $1,439 $1,439 $40<br />

Public Relations $3,553 $3,553 $3,778<br />

Grants disbursed $90,769 $90,769 $73,236<br />

$90,769 $0 $0 $56,765 $147,534 $133,924<br />

Net income from operations -$38,234 $16,569 $1,335 -$33,405 -$53,735 $29,166<br />

Transfers between funds<br />

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on<br />

-$10,097 -$6,872 -$16,436 $33,405 $0 $0<br />

“Held For Trading Assets” -$58,961 -$190,921 -$249,882 $129,088<br />

Disbursements -$7,323 -$5,955 -$13,278 -$33,535<br />

Donations, Grants & Contributed Capital $182,538 $21,387 $203,925 $374,261<br />

Net Change in Fund Balances $126,884 -$55,219 $6,286 -$190,921 $0 -$112,970 $498,980<br />

Balance-beginning of year $2,524,539 $690,708 $48,925 $130,494 $0 $3,394,666 $2,895,686<br />

Balance-end of year $2,651,423 $635,489 $55,211 -$60,427 $0 $3,281,696 $3,394,666<br />

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES AS A PERCENTAGE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS 0.8% 0.7%<br />

The above information are excerpts from audited financial statements dated December 31, 2008 <strong>report</strong>ed on by Meyers Norris Penny LLP.<br />

message from Finance Committe<br />

were able <strong>to</strong> fund grants in excess of $90,000 in 2008, an all-time high for <strong>the</strong> BACF.<br />

One of <strong>our</strong> proudest achievements is <strong>the</strong> ability <strong>to</strong> keep <strong>our</strong> overhead costs at<br />

a minimum. Our investment fees averaged out at .65% and <strong>the</strong> administrative<br />

surcharge levied on Endowment Funds is just under 1%. Much of this is due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

community support given <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> annual fundraiser with all proceeds going <strong>to</strong>wards<br />

administrative costs.<br />

In spite of <strong>the</strong> shaken confidence experienced by many in <strong>the</strong> past year, we remain<br />

positive that 2009 will reflect a year of regained composure and that BACF will be well<br />

positioned <strong>to</strong> fulfill its objective through support <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> community.<br />

Respectfully,<br />

Ron Thomas, Sec/Treasurer<br />

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Ways <strong>to</strong> Give<br />

You have lots of flexibility in creating y<strong>our</strong> gift. You can:<br />

• Make an outright gift of cash, securities or property<br />

• Provide for a bequest in y<strong>our</strong> will<br />

• Take out (or transfer) a gift of life insurance<br />

• Set up a planned gift such as a charitable remainder trust<br />

• Transfer an existing fund, charitable trust or endowment<br />

• Name <strong>the</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Foundation as y<strong>our</strong> designated charity through <strong>the</strong><br />

United Way’s Donor Choice Program<br />

Establishing a Fund<br />

When you decide <strong>to</strong> establish y<strong>our</strong> own fund or support one of <strong>the</strong> Foundation’s<br />

existing funds, you will join with people from all walks of life with one thing in<br />

common: <strong>the</strong> desire <strong>to</strong> make a difference in y<strong>our</strong> community — forever.<br />

Y<strong>our</strong> gift will give year after year because y<strong>our</strong> donation is invested as a permanent<br />

endowment fund and is managed professionally by a knowledgeable team of<br />

community leaders, staff and investment advisors.<br />

It is simple <strong>to</strong> set up a fund. There are many ways <strong>to</strong> do it, often with significant tax<br />

benefits for you. We will work with you and y<strong>our</strong> lawyer, accountant, life insurance<br />

agent or financial planner <strong>to</strong> find <strong>the</strong> approach that works best.<br />

Visa • Mastercard • Online at canadahelps.org<br />

Grow Y<strong>our</strong><br />

Own Legacy<br />

PERENNIAl<br />

Types of Funds<br />

When you establish a fund at <strong>the</strong> Foundation, you choose its name and decide how<br />

it will work <strong>to</strong> benefit <strong>the</strong> community and fulfill y<strong>our</strong> charitable goals. It could also be<br />

a tribute or memorial fund. Depending on y<strong>our</strong> wishes, y<strong>our</strong> fund will fall in<strong>to</strong> one of<br />

<strong>the</strong> following categories:<br />

Unrestricted Fund<br />

This fund is <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>the</strong> Foundation and provides flexibility in responding <strong>to</strong><br />

community needs. Donations with a minimum cumulative value of $1000 may be<br />

named for an individual, family or group.<br />

Field of Interest Fund<br />

Donor identifies a general area of interest for fund income – named by a donor, family,<br />

group, or in memory of a loved one – minimum donation of $5,000 <strong>to</strong> establish a<br />

fund.<br />

Designated Fund<br />

Donor specifies one or more charitable beneficiaries – adjustments can be made <strong>to</strong><br />

maintain <strong>the</strong> intent of <strong>the</strong> donor – minimum contribution of $5,000 is required <strong>to</strong><br />

establish a fund.<br />

Donor Advised Fund<br />

Grants are made in accordance with <strong>the</strong> donor’s wishes – recorded wishes are carried<br />

out forever by <strong>the</strong> Foundation – minimum donation of $10,000 is required <strong>to</strong> establish<br />

this fund.<br />

Operating Reserve Fund<br />

Donations <strong>to</strong> this fund are utilized <strong>to</strong> defray <strong>the</strong> cost of operations.<br />

Doubling Y<strong>our</strong> Donation’s Impact<br />

An anonymous donor has challenged <strong>Brandon</strong> and Westman <strong>to</strong> build <strong>the</strong> value of <strong>the</strong> Foundation’s Unrestricted Endowment Fund. Collective donations <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Unrestricted<br />

Endowment Fund will be matched dollar for dollar with funds available for immediate granting <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> community, up <strong>to</strong> a maximum of $75,000. This means that an unrestricted<br />

donation <strong>to</strong> y<strong>our</strong> Family or Named Fund made during <strong>the</strong> challenge will remain in perpetuity with <strong>the</strong> Foundation, and will be matched by immediate granting dollars that<br />

will be provided by <strong>the</strong> anonymous donor. This anonymous gift is especially welcome due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> current economic downturn. Although <strong>the</strong> effects of reduced endowment<br />

earnings are being felt throughout <strong>the</strong> charitable sec<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>re is no corresponding reduction in needs by charitable organizations in <strong>the</strong> community – in fact many of <strong>the</strong>m<br />

will see increased need in 2009.


Unrestricted Family Funds<br />

Mr. & Mrs. J Secter Founders Initial Gift $25,000.00<br />

John & Shirley Allen Family Fund $10,000.00<br />

Anonymous $10,000.00<br />

Associated Canadian Travellers (ACT) No. 1037 $19,144.00<br />

Doug & Lynne Bailey Family Fund $2,500.00<br />

Estate of Anne E. & Carl S. Baker $49,658.00<br />

Rudy & Rose Marie Bidnosti Family Fund $1,050.00<br />

Binkley Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Manse & Anna Hunt Binkley Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Estate of Leonard Bly<strong>the</strong> $281,859.00<br />

IMO Miss F Goodings & Mrs. R. Bly<strong>the</strong><br />

Bowslaugh Family Fund $4,800.00<br />

Walter & Jan Bradley Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Senior Citizens Fund $2,000.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Sun Fund $5,000.00<br />

Mrs.Duncan Campbell Fund $15,000.00<br />

Jim & Eva Campbell Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Cargill Limited Fund $1,000.00<br />

Christies Office Supply Fund $1,439.00<br />

Murray & June Clark Family Fund $3,300.00<br />

Clear Lake Ladies Golf Club Fund $2,968.00<br />

Robert & Mary Clement Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

J. J. Coleman Memorial Fund $2,000.00<br />

Arnold & June Cook Family Fund $3,050.00<br />

Bob & Lois Cornell Family Fund $5,000.00<br />

Paul & Gail Crane Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Marion & Eric Davis Family Fund $5,000.00<br />

Gloria & Merv Dillabough Family Fund $10,000.00<br />

Donovon S<strong>to</strong>ne & Co. Fund $22,273.00<br />

Peter & Jan Eckersley Family Fund $2,500.00<br />

Estate of Suzanne Cancade $39,036.04<br />

In Memory Of Mrs. Dorthy Evans $1,000.00<br />

Reg & Clara Forbes Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Wilf & Winnie Francis Family Fund $1,017.00<br />

Gardewine & Sons Ltd. Fund $7,500.00<br />

Tanis & Ron Hargreaves Family Fund $1,250.00<br />

Hartney-Cameron <strong>Community</strong> Fund $1,223.00<br />

Bob Hawley Memorial Fund $1,470.00<br />

Helwer Family Fund $3,000.00<br />

George Hooke Memorial Fund $1,000.00<br />

Ron & Mona Kille Family Fund $7,000.00<br />

Les & Muriel Kille Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Funds<br />

Kiwanis Club of <strong>Brandon</strong> Fund $2,420.00<br />

Kullberg Family Fund $4,000.00<br />

Glen & Eileen Lawson Family Fund $3,000.00<br />

Doug & Wilma Lawson Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Frank C. Lissaman Memorial Fund $1,000.00<br />

In Memory Of Bill & Janet Lumbard $4,000.00<br />

Emily Lyons Family Fund $1,600.00<br />

Moira & Don Main Family fund $2,000.00<br />

Mani<strong>to</strong>ba Normal School-Class of ‘54 Fund $1,000.00<br />

Brian & Irene Martineau Family Fund $3,000.00<br />

Robert & Patricia Mazer Family Fund $6,000.00<br />

Dale & Grant McPhail Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Medical Charity Fund $6,766.00<br />

Meighen Haddad & Co. Fund $5,000.00<br />

Muriel & Neil Merrell Family Fund $1,050.00<br />

J. Gary Mills Fund $10,000.00<br />

Delia & Les Milne Family Fund $1,050.00<br />

Donn & Sylvia Mitchell Fund $176,277.33<br />

Ross & Mabel Mitchell Family Fund $5,000.00<br />

Clair & Mildred Murray Family Fund $25,300.00<br />

R.F. Myers Fund $1,900.00<br />

Dr. R & M Parker Family Fund $4,000.00<br />

Parobec Family Fund $3,000.00<br />

Paul’s Hauling Ltd. Fund $7,500.00<br />

Penny Family Fund $7,500.00<br />

Charlotte & Tony Potyondy Family Fund $1,000.00<br />

Estate of Fred Pratt $20,000.00<br />

Helen Riesberry Fund $1,000.00<br />

Estate of Hazel Jean Robertson $2,000.00<br />

In Memory Of Vic Rosenman $1,100.00<br />

Shepherd / Dechka Family Fund $1,500.00<br />

Don Simmons Fund $2,000.00<br />

Simplot Canada Ltd. Fund $20,000.00<br />

Cathy Snelgrove Fund $1,000.00<br />

Dr.& Mrs. J.H. Strain Family Fund $1,300.00<br />

Jan Sullivan Fund $2,000.00<br />

Ron & Sandra Thomas Family Fund $2,905.00<br />

Thomas Sill Foundation $200,000.00<br />

Mel & Ruth Turnbull $11,000.00<br />

Wes<strong>to</strong>ba Credit Union Fund $5,000.00<br />

Mel & Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Wolfe Family Fund $3,000.00<br />

World Junior Hockey $31,254.00<br />

Total general contributions under $1000 $35,761.46<br />

Field of Interest<br />

97 Canada Games $172,250.00<br />

CIBC Youth Projects $5,000.00<br />

Buckley Family Fund $5,000.00<br />

Cristall Family Fund $10,000.00<br />

Environmental Unrestricted Fund $27,200.00<br />

Stuart and Mickey Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Fund $9,000.00<br />

Les Milne Memorial Fund $6,950.00<br />

Don and Becki Kille Family Fund $8,500.00<br />

Leech Family Fund $12,285.50<br />

Mani<strong>to</strong>ba Smart Network $128,976.42<br />

Dick and Verda McDonald Family Fund $7,840.00<br />

RBC Foundation Fund $22,500.00<br />

Simplot Fund $16,000.00<br />

Westman Recycling Council Fund $30,000.00<br />

John Wilson Memorial Fund $6,000.00<br />

Designated<br />

Administration Fund $13,216.13<br />

Travis Cromp<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Scholarship $47,500.00<br />

Diefenbaker Scholarship Fund $1,679.12<br />

Elsie Taylor Memorial Scholarship $40,000.00<br />

Gwneyth & Dr. Frank Purdie-Samaritan House $20,000.00<br />

Gwyneth & Dr. Frank Purdie YMCA Fund $20,486.89<br />

Gwyneth & Dr. Frank Purdie Literacy Fund $15,000.00<br />

Hartney-IOOF Scholarship Fund $12,000.00<br />

Holden Memorial Scholarship $40,486.00<br />

Provincial Exhibition of Mani<strong>to</strong>ba $25,830.10<br />

Vionell Holdings Scholarship $10,000.00<br />

Wawanesa Cemetary Fund $2,000.00<br />

Donor Advised<br />

Alice Hamnett Memorial $10,000.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Baseball Foundation $10,000.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Riverbank Inc. Fund $79,430.00<br />

Brawn/Martin Family Fund $21,264.05<br />

Elgin <strong>Community</strong> Fund $32,118.93<br />

Golletz Family Fund for Youth in Philanthropy $32,354.05<br />

Min<strong>to</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Fund $5,911.00<br />

Rapid City <strong>Community</strong> Fund $31,050.00<br />

Tri-High Alumni Fund for Youth in Philanthropy $13,630.84<br />

Westman Dreams for Kids Fund $125,025.00<br />

Womens’ Fund $31,022.00<br />

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The Gord and Diane Peters Family Fund<br />

The <strong>Brandon</strong> and <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Foundation received an amazing gift from Gord<br />

and Diane Peters. Their $1 million dollar contribution pledge made <strong>to</strong> BACF is a<br />

generous gift <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Foundation and <strong>to</strong> <strong>our</strong> community. The Peters’ contribution will<br />

be in <strong>the</strong> form of shares <strong>the</strong>y personally own in Cando Contracting Ltd., <strong>the</strong> company<br />

that Gord co-founded in 1978. Their initial contribution of $500,000 was made in<br />

December 2008 and that donation will be followed up with additional commitments<br />

of $250,000 in 2009 and 2010.<br />

Cando is an employee owned company that celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008.<br />

It currently employs in excess of 270 people at over a dozen fixed locations across<br />

North America and whose head office is located in <strong>Brandon</strong> MB. Gord and Diane are<br />

very thankful for all <strong>the</strong> hard work and dedication that <strong>the</strong> Cando team has put in<strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> company <strong>to</strong> make it in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> success it is <strong>to</strong>day. Cando and its employees have<br />

always been generous with <strong>the</strong>ir res<strong>our</strong>ces in whatever community <strong>the</strong>y worked in.<br />

The company has introduced many innovative ideas such as an Employee Ownership<br />

Program in 1996 <strong>to</strong> make sure that all team members have an opportunity <strong>to</strong> share<br />

in Cando’s overall success. For Gord and Diane, giving is a very direct way <strong>to</strong> share<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir business success with <strong>the</strong>ir community. The Peters are long time residents of<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> but are very proud of <strong>the</strong>ir rural Mani<strong>to</strong>ba roots. Both came from families<br />

and communities that believed in <strong>the</strong> spirit of “giving back”. The BACF’s commitment<br />

<strong>to</strong> Southwestern Mani<strong>to</strong>ba parallels <strong>the</strong> Peters’ desire <strong>to</strong> enhance <strong>the</strong>ir personal<br />

philanthropic goals.<br />

“A tremendous amount<br />

of <strong>Brandon</strong>’s wealth is<br />

in private business. We<br />

hope that this innovative<br />

donation from Gord and<br />

Diane can be a model<br />

and catalyst for o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

business owners,” said<br />

BACF Chair Keay Dobson-<br />

Golletz. “The amount,<br />

timing and creativity of<br />

Gord and Diane’s gift will<br />

be felt throughout <strong>the</strong><br />

community and we are<br />

extremely grateful for<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir generosity.”<br />

planting seeds…<br />

The Travis Cromp<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Scholarship Fund<br />

The following words were written<br />

by Vivian Cromp<strong>to</strong>n <strong>to</strong> hon<strong>our</strong><br />

her son, Travis, who along with<br />

his sister Amber, died tragically<br />

in an au<strong>to</strong>mobile accident in<br />

2007. Vivian and her husband,<br />

Len, have established a Memorial<br />

Scholarship at Boissevain High<br />

School <strong>to</strong> hon<strong>our</strong> Amber and,<br />

through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> Foundation, have<br />

established <strong>the</strong> Travis Cromp<strong>to</strong>n<br />

Memorial Scholarship at <strong>the</strong><br />

Mani<strong>to</strong>ba Emergency Services<br />

College in <strong>Brandon</strong>.<br />

“Trav” a beautiful soul, a loving<br />

son, a friend Loving - giving -<br />

warm. A smile that made you feel<br />

as though you were <strong>the</strong> only one in<br />

<strong>the</strong> world...reserved just for you.<br />

As his mom, I loved him more than<br />

my own life, and wish every day<br />

that I could trade places with him, so that he could be here.<br />

As he had many dreams, he fulfilled mine… <strong>to</strong> have <strong>the</strong> privilege <strong>to</strong> be his mom. He would<br />

always say “you’re my girl”. He would look at me with his brown eyes and a smile that would<br />

melt y<strong>our</strong> heart. I know I had his, and he mine, and I always knew he loved me. That is <strong>the</strong><br />

gift he left for me… Every day I hon<strong>our</strong> him… His friends felt <strong>the</strong> warmth of that beautiful<br />

smile. Just <strong>to</strong> be with him, he made you feel special. He also had a special place for his<br />

Dad, who spent every day working with him at <strong>the</strong>ir construction jobs. Trav always let him<br />

know he was proud of him, and how he was raised. He had a giving compassionate heart<br />

and felt empathy for o<strong>the</strong>rs. Ano<strong>the</strong>r gift he possessed. When he was with his friends he<br />

gave his undivided attention. Always giving his best - but little did he know <strong>the</strong>n that just<br />

having him here is all <strong>the</strong>y ever wanted. He has a special place in all <strong>the</strong>ir hearts.<br />

The Travis Cromp<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> recipient<br />

who possesses qualities and traits similar <strong>to</strong> Travis and his aspirations <strong>to</strong> become a<br />

firefighter.


2008 Grants<br />

General Endowment Unrestricted Grants<br />

<strong>Community</strong> Foundations Canada $500.00<br />

Alzheimer Society Mb Westman $600.00<br />

Westman Hospice Association Inc $800.00<br />

The Marquis Project $850.00<br />

Canadian Museum for Human Rights $1,000.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Youth for Christ $1,000.00<br />

Suicide Prevention Implementation<br />

Network $1,000.00<br />

Rays<strong>to</strong>ne Memorial Centre $1,100.00<br />

Rivers Train Station Res<strong>to</strong>ration $1,440.32<br />

Hamiota Aquatic Centre $1,500.00<br />

Funds for Furry Friends $1,800.00<br />

Brookdale <strong>Community</strong> Centre $2,000.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Orchestra $2,000.00<br />

Dinsdale Personal Care Home $2,000.00<br />

Shoal Lake Kids Club $2,500.00<br />

Prairie Skills $2,500.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Seniors for Seniors $2,500.00<br />

S<strong>our</strong>is Pool Fund $2,500.00<br />

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra $2,500.00<br />

Samaritan House Ministries $2,500.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> University School of Music $2,500.00<br />

CNIB $3,000.00<br />

Birdtail River Fine Arts Festival $3,000.00<br />

Career Connections $4,000.00<br />

Youth In Philanthropy <strong>Brandon</strong> $7,500.00<br />

…For a Sustainable harvest<br />

Field of Interest Grants<br />

Westman Speed Skating Club<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Welcome<br />

$1,173.00<br />

Clubhouse $1,500.00<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> English Language Camp $2,000.00<br />

Canadian Mental Health Association $2,500.00<br />

Habitat for Humanity<br />

Donor Advised Grants<br />

$2,500.00<br />

Valley View Golf Club $1,000.00<br />

Strathclair Museum Association $1,300.00<br />

Forrest Special Projects Group $2,500.00<br />

Rapid City Regional Library<br />

Designated Grants<br />

$5,000.00<br />

Elsie Taylor Scholarship<br />

Purdie YMCA Kids Programs<br />

$1,000.00<br />

Scholarship $900.00<br />

Hartney IOOF Scholarship $500.00<br />

King George School Library $500.00<br />

Wawanesa Cemetary $100.00<br />

Diefenbaker Scholarship $125.00<br />

Hunting<strong>to</strong>ns $500.00<br />

Vionell Holdings Scholarship<br />

Recreation Improvement<br />

$500.00<br />

Committee Elgin $1,400.00<br />

Holden Scholarship $1,500.00<br />

Westman Dreams for Kids $11,680.71<br />

Grants for 2008 $90,769.03<br />

Social<br />

Sport<br />

Technology<br />

Youth<br />

Animal Welfare<br />

Arts<br />

Social<br />

Sport<br />

<strong>Community</strong><br />

Education<br />

Health<br />

Technology<br />

Youth<br />

Heritage<br />

Recreation<br />

Scholarships<br />

Seniors<br />

Animal Welfare<br />

Arts<br />

<strong>Community</strong><br />

Education<br />

Health<br />

Heritage<br />

Recreation<br />

Scholarships<br />

Seniors<br />

Powerful Partnerships<br />

The Canadian Mental Health<br />

Association in partnership<br />

with Habitat for Humanity and<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Brandon</strong> Friendship Centre<br />

has purchased <strong>the</strong> vacant<br />

71,000 sq ft Massey Building<br />

in down<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Brandon</strong>. The<br />

f<strong>our</strong>-s<strong>to</strong>rey building, once a<br />

Massey trac<strong>to</strong>r warehouse,<br />

will be converted <strong>to</strong> help meet<br />

<strong>the</strong> ever increasing demand for affordable housing. This inspired<br />

partnership will help meet a wide variety of family and individual<br />

needs. When <strong>the</strong> construction is complete, <strong>the</strong> Massey Building will<br />

provide Emergency Housing, Transitional Housing, Income Adjusted<br />

rental units, affordable rental units and low income condominium<br />

units. There will be 60 units including a mix of one bedroom, two<br />

bedroom and three bedroom units that will provide accommodation<br />

for approximately 150 – 175 individuals in Down<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Brandon</strong>.<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Community</strong> Foundation has been a past funder of<br />

all three of <strong>the</strong>se worthy community partners and is pleased have<br />

provided funding for this project through <strong>the</strong> 2008 Grant Program.<br />

Music <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ears<br />

As <strong>the</strong> Town of Hamiota<br />

prepared <strong>to</strong> host <strong>the</strong><br />

Birdtail River Fine Arts<br />

Festival in 2008 and 2009,<br />

festival organizers turned<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Brandon</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> Foundation<br />

for support. Recognizing<br />

that certain standards must be maintained for an event such as<br />

this, BRFAF made application <strong>to</strong> BACF for help in procuring a new<br />

piano and was awarded a grant for $3000. Additional funding was<br />

provided by The Thomas Sill Foundation.<br />

This professionally adjudicated festival takes place over <strong>the</strong> span of<br />

three weeks each year and draws participants and specta<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

community and is very instrumental in promoting <strong>the</strong> arts in a rural<br />

environment.<br />

Aside from <strong>the</strong> Fine Arts Festival, <strong>the</strong> piano is in constant use in a<br />

community known for hosting musical events. This BACF donation<br />

will help <strong>to</strong> serve <strong>the</strong> entire community as <strong>the</strong> piano is used by<br />

various groups including, most recently, Hamiota Collegiate’s<br />

production of CATS.<br />

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Geraldine Ames<br />

Shelia Atkinson<br />

Randy & Lorrie Bauman<br />

Garry Bell<br />

Kim Bell<br />

Sally Bender<br />

Pat Bowslaugh<br />

Isabel <strong>Brandon</strong><br />

Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Brawn<br />

Charles & Doreen Brawn<br />

Angela & Gary Brawn<br />

Tom & Jane Breneman<br />

Mason Broadfoot<br />

Lyle & Sharon Brown<br />

Randy & Elaine Brown<br />

Wendy Bulloch<br />

Connie & Jaye Cameron<br />

Vicki & Ritchie Campbell<br />

Lindsey & Terry Campbell<br />

Ann Chapman<br />

Vona Cochrane<br />

Judi Code<br />

Elliott Corinne<br />

Helen Cory<br />

Len & Vivian Cromp<strong>to</strong>n<br />

D. D. Cruse<br />

Lori Dangerfield<br />

Merv & Gloria Dillabough<br />

Barry & Darlene Diller<br />

Susan Dobson<br />

Keay Dobson-Golletz<br />

Judy Elliott<br />

Connie & John Elliott<br />

Janet Fitzpatrick<br />

Iola Flanagan<br />

Gladys Fleming<br />

Keay & Richard Golletz<br />

Myrna Graham<br />

Kathryn Graham<br />

Elaine Green<br />

Judith Grierson<br />

Shelly Grove<br />

Wendy Hamil<strong>to</strong>n<br />

Tanis Hargreaves<br />

Karen Hartley<br />

Arthur & Margaret Heise<br />

Sherry Helwer<br />

Karen A. Hicks<br />

Charlene & Tim Hodgson<br />

Pat and Aimee Hudon<br />

Jean Jackson<br />

Murray Jackson<br />

Garth & Debbie Jackson<br />

Bryan & Fran Jackson<br />

Murray Jackson<br />

Margaret Janz<br />

Nancy Kelleher<br />

Paulette Kelly<br />

Don & Becki Kille<br />

Tanya Knight<br />

Joyce Koke<br />

Eugene Kowalchuk<br />

Dexter & Val Kowalchuk<br />

Beverley Kreller<br />

Harold Kuipers<br />

Maureen Lee<br />

Don & Donna Leech<br />

Marg Lepoudre<br />

Viola Logan<br />

Dale & Bev Logan<br />

Deb Long<br />

Lawrence & Rose-Marie Long<br />

2008 donors<br />

Deb Long<br />

Kim Longstreet<br />

Emily C. Lyons<br />

Larry & Beryl Maguire<br />

Carole Maguire<br />

David & Noreen Maguire<br />

Eileen Maguire<br />

Hugh & Sandra Margetts<br />

James McMunn<br />

Cornelia Mellquist<br />

Jeanne Millis<br />

Tom Milne<br />

Delia Milne<br />

Brad Milne<br />

Mabel Mitchell<br />

Chris Moore<br />

Brad & Cindi Munn<br />

Maureen Munroe<br />

Millie and Claire Murray<br />

Ritchie Campbell & Vicki Neufeld<br />

Leslie Olson<br />

Richard & Nora Parker<br />

D. Gladys Paterson<br />

Lorna Pepper<br />

Brian & Leona Perkin<br />

Gord & Diane Peters<br />

Dorothy & Rick Pettinger<br />

Don and Donna Pratt<br />

Dr. Frank Purdie<br />

Barry & Barbara Rea<br />

Norma Reid<br />

Lawrence & Judy Reid<br />

Harold & Muriel Robertson<br />

R. W. & Lois Ross<br />

Hazel Runchey<br />

Derrick & Vicky Schreiner<br />

this publication sponsored by<br />

Lois Serle<br />

Kathleen Shanks<br />

Trent Sholdice<br />

Minnie Smith<br />

Margaret Spratt<br />

John Stilwell<br />

Elsie Strain<br />

Audrey & Tom Sundell<br />

Gilda and Bob Swayze<br />

Dorothy & James Tegg<br />

Jean-Pierre Theriault<br />

Ron and Sandra Thomas<br />

Karen Tow<br />

Beryl Truscott<br />

Ena Tucker<br />

Joanne Villeneuve<br />

Claribel Webber<br />

Clint & Tannis Wells<br />

Ralph & Averill Whitfield<br />

Bernice Keown & Diane<br />

Whitford<br />

Arlene Wilson<br />

Eleanor Wilson<br />

Wenda & Earl Wood<br />

Frank & Evelyn Wooley<br />

Rod & Pam Zenk<br />

anonymous<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Hills Fireflies<br />

Canexus<br />

Elgin Donors Choice<br />

Mani<strong>to</strong>ba Smart Network<br />

MB. Assoc. Math Teachers<br />

Min<strong>to</strong> Legion #201<br />

Neelin HS YIP<br />

Provincial Exhibition MB<br />

Stiles Masonry<br />

Meighen, Haddad & Co.<br />

BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS<br />

Vincent Massey YIP<br />

Westman Dreams for Kids<br />

Westman Dental Social Comm<br />

Westman Recycling Council<br />

Winnipeg Foundation<br />

Zenith Paving<br />

Corporate Sponsors 2008<br />

Assiniboine <strong>Community</strong> College<br />

A<strong>to</strong>m Jet Industries<br />

BDO Dunwoody<br />

<strong>Brandon</strong> Sun<br />

Canad Inn<br />

Canadian Tire<br />

Cando Contracting<br />

Cunningham Group - RBC DS<br />

D and B Sprinklers<br />

Dick Agencies<br />

Howling <strong>the</strong> Night Away<br />

Productions<br />

Inves<strong>to</strong>rs Group<br />

Leech Printing<br />

Marlin Travel<br />

Meighen Haddad & Company<br />

Meyers Norris Penny<br />

RBC Dominion Securities<br />

South End Lumber<br />

Super Thrifty Drugs<br />

Western Concrete<br />

Westman Communications<br />

Group<br />

Wes<strong>to</strong>ba Credit Union<br />

Westside Heating and Plumbing<br />

Every effort has been made <strong>to</strong> assure <strong>the</strong> accuracy of this 2008 donor list. If you notice an error or omission, please accept <strong>our</strong> apologies and and let us know so that <strong>our</strong> records can be updated.<br />

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