Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County

04/19/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

The Cheers Choice Award, sponsored by Service League of Fond du Lac will be awarded to Georgiann Froemke. Writes Nominator Sr. Stella Storch, “There is no one more deserving of being honored for her service to the FDL community. For the last 8 years, she has almost single handedly organized CELEBRATE commUNITY, which brings together vendors and entertainment for the various cultural communities in FDL. She raises the money, contacts the groups, sets up the chairs, etc. At her church, Immanuel-Trinity, she organizes their Thanksgiving Day Dinner. She also serves on their board there as well as chairs the Justice Committee. She participates in Habitat for Humanity builds, Loaves and Fishes meals, Thrivent Food Drive. She has served on the United for Diversity Board for many years. Nothing is too much for this incredible woman.”

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04/18/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

Julie Woznick will receive the Carl W. Tonjes Award, sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area Foundation. Paul Osterholm, Nominator of Woznick writes, “As a community volunteer, board member of Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County, a friend, and professional not-for-profit fundraiser, Julie strives for excellence throughout her life. Julie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, professionalism, responsibility, and ambition. She is definitely a leader rather than a follower, as numerous community opportunities and life experiences have provided her with an understanding of the importance of leadership. As a community mentor, Julie has excelled in-and-out of the community boardrooms, setting the standards high for community and volunteer members. Julie’s ability to communicate, teach, and lead others has been outstanding. Julie understands the importance of personal dedication and teamwork. Unafraid to take on leadership roles, Julie leads by example. Thus, the Fond du Lac community has learned and flourished under her direction and dedication.” Woznick serves as Habitat for Humanity board president and chairs the ReStore committee; serves as secretary for the Fond du Lac Retail Holdings/Waterfront District; vice president of the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters; director of St. Mary Spring’s Student Mission and volunteer coordinator of American Legion Student Mission Trip breakfasts. Julie and her husband Ray are currently a host family for Global Outreach. She is the event planner for Catholic War Veterans and has designed and printed booklets for St. Vincent de Paul’s, Servant of the Poor banquet. Julie is a 2010 graduate of Association of Commerce Fond du Lac Leadership program.

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04/15/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

Jeramie Sweeney has been selected as the recipient of the Spirit of Compassion Award, sponsored by Agnesian HealthCare. Nominator Cyndi Trent writes, “Jeramie volunteered over 100 hours to the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac last year by assisting at many events. Jeramie also developed a relationship with another volunteer- a young adult man with autism. Together he and Jeramie worked on exhibit and facility repairs and even became friends on Facebook! This young man learned some handyman skills and gained self-confidence along the way. Jeramie is a disabled veteran who served his country for 8 years and is currently an Education and Broad Social Science major at Marian University. He also has a 14 year old daughter that volunteers at the museum and it is something they do together when they can. The passion Jeramie has for the museum and the children it serves is obvious and contagious- he can usually round up volunteers quickly for a project! He is deserving of this award although he would be the first to say, “Eh, just doing what I can, when I can.” – to the tune of over 100 volunteer hours in 2014!”

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04/15/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

The Outstanding Service Club Volunteer Award sponsored by Fox Valley Savings Bank will be awarded to Mary Steberg. “Mary has an unbelievable passion for service in this community,” writes nominator Amy Bayer, “she has an eye for the needs in this community and is dedicated for change.” Steberg is the past president and current board member at the Family Resource Center; past president of the FdL Eagles Auxiliary; board member for the Exchange Club and National Alliance on Mental Illness; active in the FdL County Drug Court program; 2012 member of Leadership Fond du Lac; FdL United Way Campaign Captain for Government Agencies and a member of the Prevention Education Committee for Fond du Lac County. Nominator Randall Martin concludes, “Mary Steberg has a heart as big as Fond du Lac! Her passion for those not as "blessed" as she is, is unmistakable. I cannot think of another person I know who is so passionate about others, especially those who cannot help themselves!”

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04/15/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

The winner of the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award, sponsored by Lutheran Homes and Health Services, Inc. is Lillian Foote. Nominator Ruthann Ross writes of Lillian’s volunteer efforts with Holy Family: “Whether bringing Communion to a homebound person, or offering a meal to someone who is ill, she does so without second thought and with unconditional love. Lil volunteers her time willingly and without concern of the time it takes away from her own home and family.” In recognition of her efforts as a Loaves & Fishes volunteer, nominator Dawn Colwin writes, “She is one of those quiet people that just does things without others noticing. She has a caring way about her that is very sincere. Her mannerisms complete her compassion for others.” Catherine Adelmeyer writes, “All of the volunteer programs that Lillian does, she asks nothing in return for the countless hours she spends of her time. She truly has a gift of love of mankind and compassion and she has blessed many with her gifts.”

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04/15/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

The Outstanding Rural Volunteer Award sponsored by Grande Cheese is awarded to Katie Grinstead. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ms. Grinstead for the past 10 years as a volunteer and recently as a fellow board member of the Fond du Lac County Fair Board.” Writes nominator Matthew Immel. “Katie grew up on her family farm, which she currently is part owner of, and exhibited at the County Fair regularly. Like myself, she found the lessons she learned while exhibiting at the Fair through 4-H were so instrumental in laying the foundation for her to build a career on. Katie’s hours of volunteer service, leadership, and dedication to the Fair and toward agriculture education in our county more than qualify her for this much deserved recognition. Grinstead’s efforts teach the story of agriculture and illustrate the journey our food takes from farm to table reach much farther than the city of Fond du Lac. She meets with businesses, clubs, and organizations to promote agriculture and solicit businesses and individuals to join the cause and raise awareness not only to the benefits of farming but to the economic impact farming has on our community.”

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04/09/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

Sarah Bertram has been selected as the Rising Star Award winner, sponsored by Mid-States Aluminum. Nominator Barb Van Egtern writes: “Sarah has been a volunteer at Agnesian HealthCare since 2013. Sarah was instrumental in starting the Relationship Based Care program for our inpatient units. She felt a strong desire for Agnesian HealthCare to have a program that provides a listening ear, gentle touch, or even assisting patients with ordering their food. Sarah has not stopped volunteering or seeing the importance of volunteers – through her efforts we have now expanded that program to also provide a comfort cart for our RBC volunteers to stop in the rooms daily and provide a puzzle, deck of cards or maybe a stress ball for that dad going through labor! Sarah had a dream and she was not afraid to speak up and make a difference. Sarah has promoted volunteering at Marian University with her college professors asking them to make it mandatory to volunteer for a minimum of 40 hours before receiving a degree. She stated that by volunteering it has really changed her outlook in nursing. Sarah currently trains the RBC volunteers because who better to learn from but the best!!”

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04/08/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

The Outstanding Board Volunteer Award recipient, sponsored by the Fond du Lac Firefighters Local 400 Charitable Fund Inc., is Mathew Immel. “ Matt has been a member of the FdL Fair Board since 2003 and is in his 5th year as the executive director. The fair is in Matt’s blood and his passion for the fair and the fair industry is very evident in the amount of hours he gives to the fair. Not only is Matt passionate about our local fair but he serves on the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Board as a director. Matt is also active on the national level and serves as the membership chair for the IAFE (International Association of Fair and Expositions). He is also currently on the IAFE YPI Zone steering committee. This group plans activities and education events. Matt does all these tasks while working as the VP of Operations and a Financial Specialist for Immel Insurance and Financial Service, Inc.,” writes nominator Katie Grinstead.

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04/07/2015

Cheers for Volunteers 2015

The Outstanding Agency Volunteer Award, sponsored by FdL Reporter will be presented to David Bunkert. Nominator Mary Narges writes: “He truly embodies the characteristics of a person any non-profit agency would want on their team.. He assists our organization by soliciting items for our Annual Raffle and Silent Auction. Each year he courageously and single handedly approaches businesses on his walking, face-to-face campaign to raise support for Free SPIRIT Riders. The annual totals this humble, kind man has raised each year increases annually and it is not unusual for him to raise funds and procure raffle and Silent Auction items valued from $7,000 to $10,000. If David is aware that someone does not have transportation to our facility for a class at the same time as a family member, he graciously offers to transport them, or if someone who is at our facility when he is and needs a ride home, he will provide it. He is being nominated for the Outstanding Agency Volunteer award because of his self-directed efforts on our behalf. If there were an award for the best Good Will Ambassador or Outstanding Spokesman, David would be the best candidate.”

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04/06/2015

Cheers for Volunteer 2015

The 2015 Cheers for Volunteers award winners have been selected! Winners in each of nine categories will be honored at a banquet on Thursday, May 7 at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac. The public reception begins at 5:30 p.m. The dinner and awards ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are $30 per person and can be made by calling the Fond du Lac Area Foundation office at (920) 921-2215.

The nine award recipients were selected from a wide field of candidates, each worthy of nomination based on their outstanding contributions to the community through their volunteer activities.

The Outstanding Agency Volunteer Award, sponsored by The Reporter, will be presented to David Bunkert.

The Outstanding Board Volunteer Award recipient, sponsored by the Fond du Lac Firefighters Local 400, is Mathew Immel.

Sarah Bertram has been selected as the Rising Star Award winner, sponsored by Mid-States Aluminum.

The Outstanding Rural Volunteer Award, sponsored by Grande, is awarded to Katie Grinstead.

The winner of the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award, sponsored by Lutheran Homes & Health Services, is Lillian Foote.

The Outstanding Service Club Volunteer Award, sponsored by Fox Valley Savings Bank, will be awarded to Mary Steberg.

Jeramie Sweeney has been selected as the recipient of the Spirit of Compassion Award, sponsored by Agnesian HealthCare.

Julie Woznick will receive the Carl W. Tonjes Award, sponsored by the Fond du Lac Area Foundation.

The Cheers Choice Award, sponsored by Service League of Fond du Lac, will be awarded to Georgiann Froemke.

The Cheers for Volunteers celebration dinner is in its 12th year, and the event is presented by the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac Reporter and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation

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04/02/2015

A Message to the Community from the
Volunteer Center Board of Directors

The Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County has accepted the resignation of our Executive Director Nancy Zompolas effective April 10. The board of directors and the Fond du Lac County area very much appreciate Nancy’s dedication and service while she served as the executive director.

The Volunteer Center looks forward to celebrating our community's volunteers at Cheers for Volunteers on May 7th, 2015 at the Holiday Inn. The Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County is proud to support volunteerism and looks forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for our organization and our great community.

04/01/2015

Receptionist

Today's 6PM Volunteer Need Highlight:
Solutions Center is hunting for a short term volunteer to help while they have a volunteer on vacation. Come be a smiling face from 8-4 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 8-2 on Fridays between April 14-25.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities Provide telephone reception Greet guests at the door Assist with general office tasks Provide receipts for donations Sort, store, or organize donations Qualifications Sensitivity to the needs of low-income, culturally diverse, mentally ill, and victims of abuse…

03/31/2015

Color Burst 5K Volunteer

Today's 6PM Volunteer Need Highlight:
Fond du Lac Family YMCA Color Burst 5K is coming soon and they would love your help during the week leading up to the event or on the day of the event!

Volunteer your time for any of the many needs at this 5K event. Staffing registration tables, course marshalling, assisting with set up or clean up, or any number of opportunities. Click the link to let us know you are interested and get more information.

03/30/2015

Experienced Builder or Craftsman/woman

Today's 6PM Volunteer Need Highlight:
Remember that time you taught someone how to fix the plumbing under their kitchen sink? Or that time you showed someone how to hang and tape drywall?
Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County Affiliate & ReStore is looking for you!

Experienced builders are needed to help lead build teams during the 2015 Habitat for Humanity Build. Craftsman and craftswoman are encouraged to lend their expertise to the build by contacted the Habitat for Humanity or by clicking the Express Interest button below.

03/23/2015

Side Walker Volunteer Training & Orientation

Today's 6PM Volunteer Need Highlight:
Did you miss the Side Walker Training last week for Free Spirit Riders? Grab your pencil and mark down the next option that works for you on April 15 or April 30!

Free SPIRIT Riders is hosting Volunteer Training and Orientation for the upcoming season on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m., Wednesday April 15 at 6 p.m. and Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. This training teaches the interested person what they need to do as a side-walker for a challenged person while…

03/19/2015

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County

Hello all our amazing Facebook friends! For this upcoming summer we are in need of a few things to help make it a healthy and fun summer for our kids in the program. We are looking for board games, sports equipment and craft items. If you have any items to donate please think of us as an option!

03/18/2015

EAA | Experimental Aircraft Association | Oshkosh, Wisconsin

If you have a group and an available date, EAA has a volunteer opportunity for you! Katie Meyer joined us today to talk about the many ways you can get involved at not only the Airventure event but also at th the Pioneer Airport, as a Docent in the museum, assisting with the restoration of their airplanes and as a part of a Weekend Work Party. Check out their website at www.eaa.org to learn more about this fabulous organization.

EAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, encourages and supports recreational aviation.