Friends of The Highground Dinner
Thursday, March 6th, 2014 -- 8:15 AM
-Sixty-eight donors were invited to attend the annual ?Friends of The Highground? dinner that was held in February at Fannies.This dinner is a way of thanking those generous donors who support The Highground with cumulative annual donations in excess of $1000. After a warm welcome by Kirk Rodman, Volunteer General Manager and an invocation by Don Quicker, Board Member, a pleasant dinner was enjoyed by those in attendance.
This is the tenth year The Highground has presented plaques to those meeting the $1000 minimum donation. Each year a new picture plaque is created to present to the donors. Only two have acquired all ten plaques: thank you WCCN and Dr. John Scaletta! You have not missed one year of support to The Highground. WCCN generously announces events; while Scaletta has contributed to many different needs with the most recent ones being the purchase of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) books that are given to those who come to The Highground. Over 600 books were distributed free in 2013 because of his generous donation.
A special award is also determined by the staff of The Highground. This is the ?Spirit of The Highground? award. This award goes above and beyond monetary works but to someone who has the ?Spirit? of The Highground in them. This year, the award was humbly accepted by a husband and wife team, Skip and Deb Klabon, from Colby.
Another special recognition was given to Kirk and Nancy Rodman for their years of service and dedication to raising funds to ?keep the lights on? at The Highground Veterans Park. Kirk is the Volunteer General Manager and Nancy is the Volunteer Gift Shop Manager. They just completed their 15th year, watching the growth and changes evolve.
The evening ended with Kirk Rodman highlighting 2014?s Goals. Topping the Board?s list is the formation and implementation of an Endowment Fund, plus, utilizing the latest land purchase for another facility and additional parking. Other goals include the construction continuation of the Wisconsin Persian Gulf Tribute; creation of the Military Working Dog Tribute; installation of the Learning Center sprinkler system; working with a Boy Scout (to earn his Eagle Scout designation) for lower restroom facilities and more! Watch the website and Facebook as projects come to fruition.
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