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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
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“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 />
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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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