Wisconsin Public Service Corporation is a regulated electric and natural gas utility that serves over 740,000 customers in northeast and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The company has over 2,300 employees who work to provide energy products and services through local offices. Wisconsin Public Service is committed to supporting the communities it serves through charitable donations, employee volunteerism, and involvement in local organizations and events.
The Horizon Series Arts Education Program connects kids, education, and the arts in central Wisconsin through acclaimed performing arts programs. It exposes over 20,000 students each year to a broad range of arts and is made possible in part by support from WPS Resources.
The Electrical Line Technician Program at the Midwest Skills Development Center addresses labor shortages while creating good jobs. With support from UPPCO, a WPS Resources subsidiary, the program trains students to enter the workforce with in-demand skills as electrical line technicians.
Woodland Dunes nature center serves over 3,000 students annually with hands-on environmental education programs that bring nature to life. Support from WPS Resources Foundation helps make the programs accessible and
This document provides an overview of WPS Resources Corporation's community involvement efforts in 2004. It highlights several nonprofit partner organizations and programs that WPS supported through donations, fundraising, and employee volunteerism. These include:
1) The Citizen Advocacy Program of ASPIRO, Inc., which matches volunteers with people with disabilities, such as WPS employee Paul Bredael's friendship with Mike Taggard who has Down syndrome.
2) The St. Vincent De Paul "We Care" Program, through which UPPCO customers donate extra on their energy bills to help neighbors in need, administered by volunteer Bob Veeser.
3) Families in Good Company, which provides after-school and
The Devon & Cornwall Food Association Ltd (DCFA) has appointed its first paid staff member, Victoria HURTH, as Project Coordinator beginning in mid-November 2011. Demand for food from charities is rising sharply as low-income families struggle with rising food prices and funding cuts. The DCFA newsletter provides updates on the organization's activities, including an upcoming Annual General Meeting on November 1st and a call for volunteers and donations to support their food redistribution efforts in the region.
CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 1986 the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered CommonHealth to promote wellness in the workplace. More than 500 agency locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia have active CommonHealth programs.
This document is a newsletter from the Hillside-Quadra Community in Victoria, BC. It provides information on local community events, projects, and issues. Articles discuss the Shared Assessment Committee receiving an award for its work helping families, reflections on the recent teachers' strike, and a youth group called Angels on Wheels that refurbishes and donates bicycles in the community. Advertisements seek letters to the editor, and promote advertising in the newsletter to local businesses.
Cllr. Edie Wynne's newsletter provides updates on community events and local issues in her district. It discusses the success of several local street parties and festivals. It also addresses issues like proposed changes to the Rathfarnham bus corridor, reviews of city speed limits, and efforts to revitalize local businesses and villages. Cllr. Wynne advocates on behalf of constituents and works with other representatives on these community matters.
Keep Anderson County Beautiful (KACB) is a volunteer organization that focuses on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement, and recycling/solid waste management in Anderson County, Tennessee. KACB participates in the Great American Cleanup from March to May and hosts events like Earth Day and a recycling day. It provides education programs in schools and assists with community beautification projects. KACB relies on volunteers and membership donations to support its mission.
The City Council of Raleigh met on September 4, 2012. They recognized several individuals and organizations with proclamations and awards. They discussed road races and street closings scheduled for various dates. The consent agenda was approved, including annual certifications for community housing organizations, annexation petitions, and road races/street closings with conditions.
The Horizon Series Arts Education Program connects kids, education, and the arts in central Wisconsin through acclaimed performing arts programs. It exposes over 20,000 students each year to a broad range of arts and is made possible in part by support from WPS Resources.
The Electrical Line Technician Program at the Midwest Skills Development Center addresses labor shortages while creating good jobs. With support from UPPCO, a WPS Resources subsidiary, the program trains students to enter the workforce with in-demand skills as electrical line technicians.
Woodland Dunes nature center serves over 3,000 students annually with hands-on environmental education programs that bring nature to life. Support from WPS Resources Foundation helps make the programs accessible and
This document provides an overview of WPS Resources Corporation's community involvement efforts in 2004. It highlights several nonprofit partner organizations and programs that WPS supported through donations, fundraising, and employee volunteerism. These include:
1) The Citizen Advocacy Program of ASPIRO, Inc., which matches volunteers with people with disabilities, such as WPS employee Paul Bredael's friendship with Mike Taggard who has Down syndrome.
2) The St. Vincent De Paul "We Care" Program, through which UPPCO customers donate extra on their energy bills to help neighbors in need, administered by volunteer Bob Veeser.
3) Families in Good Company, which provides after-school and
The Devon & Cornwall Food Association Ltd (DCFA) has appointed its first paid staff member, Victoria HURTH, as Project Coordinator beginning in mid-November 2011. Demand for food from charities is rising sharply as low-income families struggle with rising food prices and funding cuts. The DCFA newsletter provides updates on the organization's activities, including an upcoming Annual General Meeting on November 1st and a call for volunteers and donations to support their food redistribution efforts in the region.
CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 1986 the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered CommonHealth to promote wellness in the workplace. More than 500 agency locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia have active CommonHealth programs.
This document is a newsletter from the Hillside-Quadra Community in Victoria, BC. It provides information on local community events, projects, and issues. Articles discuss the Shared Assessment Committee receiving an award for its work helping families, reflections on the recent teachers' strike, and a youth group called Angels on Wheels that refurbishes and donates bicycles in the community. Advertisements seek letters to the editor, and promote advertising in the newsletter to local businesses.
Cllr. Edie Wynne's newsletter provides updates on community events and local issues in her district. It discusses the success of several local street parties and festivals. It also addresses issues like proposed changes to the Rathfarnham bus corridor, reviews of city speed limits, and efforts to revitalize local businesses and villages. Cllr. Wynne advocates on behalf of constituents and works with other representatives on these community matters.
Keep Anderson County Beautiful (KACB) is a volunteer organization that focuses on litter prevention, beautification, community improvement, and recycling/solid waste management in Anderson County, Tennessee. KACB participates in the Great American Cleanup from March to May and hosts events like Earth Day and a recycling day. It provides education programs in schools and assists with community beautification projects. KACB relies on volunteers and membership donations to support its mission.
The City Council of Raleigh met on September 4, 2012. They recognized several individuals and organizations with proclamations and awards. They discussed road races and street closings scheduled for various dates. The consent agenda was approved, including annual certifications for community housing organizations, annexation petitions, and road races/street closings with conditions.
Pitt County's Relay for Life events received a national award for raising the third highest amount per capita nationally among communities with populations between 150,000 and 249,000 in 2011. Pitt County raised nearly $500,000 total through three Relay for Life events. While fundraising was down across the nation for Relay for Life due to the economy, over 300,000 more participants walked than three years ago. Locally, a 16-year-old student was charged with assaulting a J.H. Rose High School assistant principal after attempting to break up a fight between the student and another.
This local newspaper article summarizes news from the Woodmen Valley area in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It discusses the 50th anniversary celebration of Benet Hill Ministries, comments made by state representative Terri Carver about education testing and regulations, and a recent volunteer effort to improve trails at Ute Valley Park. It also profiles local resident Stephen Groves, who has been helping with earthquake relief efforts in Nepal.
This newsletter provides updates from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses the club's magnifying microscope project which is expanding to additional schools. It also highlights an upcoming presentation on a fundraising idea, the rescheduling of the club's December 1st meeting, and encourages volunteers for the 2010 Santos Great Bike Ride. Furthermore, it shares details about the club's Christmas party, a reunion for a Nepal pilgrimage program, and facts about the programs supported by The Rotary Foundation.
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The document summarizes different service sectors in the community including public, private, and non-profit sectors. In the public sector, examples given are parks, Stanley Park, and Dunbar Community Centre which are accessible to all and aim to promote health and wellness. Private sector examples include Fitness World and Krav Maga gyms which operate for profit. Non-profit examples are the Sport Science Student Council, Special Olympics BC, and volunteer activities at Dunbar Community Centre, which are community-oriented and rely on donations. All sectors contribute to physical activity, recreation, and coaching opportunities in communities.
This document summarizes various organizations in the public, commercial, and non-profit sectors in North Vancouver, BC. It describes Delbrook Community Center, Lonsdale Skate Park, and Handsworth Secondary as examples of the public sector that provide recreation opportunities. It then discusses SD44 Volleyball Academy, Grouse Mountain, and YYoga as commercial sector examples. Finally, it outlines Power to Be, North Shore Neighbourhood House, and The Polygon Gallery as non-profit organizations that also support recreation in the community through programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
The document outlines resources in the Nanaimo homeless community including individual skills and strengths, organizations that provide support services, opportunities for community involvement, and some challenges around crime. Key groups and organizations mentioned include Loaves and Fishes food bank, Nanaimo Community Kitchen Society, Nanaimo Community Gardens Society, Nanaimo Foodshare, and the Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre. Individuals listed have skills in areas like accounting, childcare, fishing, and counseling. Local businesses, parks, libraries, police, fire, and hospitals also contribute to community support.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City document provides information on:
1) Upcoming guest speakers, including Daniel Cairns who will discuss National Skills Week and ultimate apprenticeships.
2) Events the club is involved in, such as members Keith and Glennis Henning participating in the City to Surf event to raise funds for medical research.
3) Community programs the club supports, including OUTREDS which provides vocational training for youth from remote communities.
St Albans News is a bimonthly publication produced by the St Albans Residents' Association for anyone with a connection to St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand
This document provides information about the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA), including its officers, board of directors, and advisory board. It introduces the focus of the current issue of the Community Greening Review on gardening in schools. School gardening provides opportunities for hands-on learning across many subjects. It can also introduce gardening and a connection to nature to children who may not otherwise have the chance. The article notes that workshops on school gardening at ACGA conferences are always well-attended, showing the interest in and importance of involving children in gardening.
The document outlines marketing and event strategies for J. Black's Feel Good Lounge in Dallas, including hosting live music and barbecue events, utilizing social media and grassroots marketing, and partnering with local non-profits, businesses, and community groups to promote the brand and increase customer traffic. Advertising tactics like targeting local print and online publications and using direct mail offers are also discussed. The goal is to effectively market the brand and build business in the new Dallas neighborhood through positive community involvement and partnerships.
The Circle of Visionkeepers is a recovery and re-entry program in Dayton, Ohio that provides supportive services like clothing, emergency supplies, job training, and group therapy sessions. It was founded by Dr. Robin "Doc" Herman and continues under the direction of Khadijah Ali in honor of Dr. Herman's legacy of helping the community. The program aims to promote healthier choices through mental health support groups and reintegration into society.
This document provides a summary of community economic development activities in Annapolis and Digby Counties, Nova Scotia from November 2000. It highlights several projects including a business recruitment campaign to attract new businesses and jobs to the region, a women's business trade fair to promote networking, the opening of a new grain centre to support local producers, Vision 2000 receiving an award for its community consultation process, the last call for new Community Access Program sites, and plans for the 3rd annual Harvest Fest.
Franz Krause discusses one of the Case Studies from the ESRC funded 'Sustainable Flood Memories' project, where a village having suffered flooding proceeds to develop its own programme of flood defence and resillience.
Because... There's no health without mental health (NEPFT member news)ecdp
This document provides an overview of the activities of a mental health organization called NEPT. It includes welcome messages from the chairman and lead governor, statistics on the services provided by NEPT last year, stories from service users and governors, and announcements of upcoming events. It highlights the importance of reducing stigma around mental illness and engaging members of the public on issues related to mental health.
Heather Pritchard - an everyday story of inadequate social care?Jo Moriarty
Heather Pet was a character on the radio program The Archers who struggled to receive adequate social care as she aged. Social care provides practical support for those with needs due to illness, disability, old age, or low income, but spending on social care has decreased in recent years while demand has increased. Heather's situation highlights issues with social care in rural areas, where the costs of providing home care are higher and housing and care home options are more limited than in urban areas.
The document discusses several recreation facilities and organizations in Port Coquitlam, BC categorized as public, private (commercial), non-profit, and volunteer. The public facilities like Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and Lions Park are funded by municipal taxes and provide low-cost recreation opportunities for all community members. Private facilities like PoCo Bowl and Urban Axe Throwing are for-profit businesses that provide recreational services for a fee. Non-profit organizations like Port Coquitlam Minor Softball Association and PoCo Heritage Museum are operated primarily by volunteers to serve community interests. Volunteer organizations like Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC use funds for youth programs and coaches teach players sport-specific skills.
The document summarizes various service sectors in Surrey, BC including public, private, and non-profit sectors. In the public sector, it examines the Newton Library, Crescent Beach park, and Serpentine Fen nature trail which connect to recreation. Anytime Fitness gym and LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic are discussed in the private sector as connecting to coaching and recreation. Finally, in the non-profit sector it analyzes Surrey United Soccer Club, R.E.C for Kids Society, and Surrey White Rock Ringette Association which connect to coaching and recreation through volunteer opportunities.
This document summarizes physical characteristics and recreational facilities in Cloverdale, BC through 14 figures and associated descriptions. It discusses facilities in the public sector (e.g. schools), private sector (e.g. gyms, climbing gym), and non-profit sector (e.g. YMCA, soccer club). Each facility is described in terms of location, services provided, and relevance to physical education, recreation, or community. References are also provided.
The document provides the agenda and minutes from a meeting of the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism. It discusses approval of previous minutes, reports from the chair, executive director, staff, and committees. It also covers new business including 2012-2013 AmeriCorps funding recommendations and adjournment. Executive director reports cover OFBCI program areas, priorities achieved in the last year, and future directions for service and volunteerism in Indiana through 2012-2013.
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The document discusses plans to renovate Borggaard Beach in Winchester, Massachusetts. It will include installing a splash pad, upgrading the playground and beach area, and improving landscaping and bath houses. The FANSplash organization has conducted a site survey, fundraising efforts, and community outreach to support the project. They presented their master plan and timeline to the Board of Selectmen and have received endorsements and support from various local organizations, businesses, and town departments.
CapX 2020 is a collaborative of eight Midwest utilities working to expand the regional transmission grid to meet increasing electricity demand. By 2020, they forecast a need for 8,000 MW of new generation to serve 6,300 MW of load growth. Their plan involves $3 billion in transmission projects grouped into three phases from 2011-2020. Phase 1 projects include new 345 kV lines from the Twin Cities to Rochester, Bemidji, Fargo, and Brookings. The utilities have obtained legislative support in Minnesota and South Dakota for improved cost recovery, and have developed a robust implementation plan to obtain approvals and complete the projects.
This document is Northern States Power Company's (NSP-Minnesota) quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. It summarizes NSP-Minnesota's financial results including operating revenues of $1.1 billion, operating expenses of $884.8 million, net income of $110.3 million. Additionally, it discloses that NSP-Minnesota has 1,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding and meets the conditions to file a reduced disclosure Form 10-Q.
Pitt County's Relay for Life events received a national award for raising the third highest amount per capita nationally among communities with populations between 150,000 and 249,000 in 2011. Pitt County raised nearly $500,000 total through three Relay for Life events. While fundraising was down across the nation for Relay for Life due to the economy, over 300,000 more participants walked than three years ago. Locally, a 16-year-old student was charged with assaulting a J.H. Rose High School assistant principal after attempting to break up a fight between the student and another.
This local newspaper article summarizes news from the Woodmen Valley area in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It discusses the 50th anniversary celebration of Benet Hill Ministries, comments made by state representative Terri Carver about education testing and regulations, and a recent volunteer effort to improve trails at Ute Valley Park. It also profiles local resident Stephen Groves, who has been helping with earthquake relief efforts in Nepal.
This newsletter provides updates from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It discusses the club's magnifying microscope project which is expanding to additional schools. It also highlights an upcoming presentation on a fundraising idea, the rescheduling of the club's December 1st meeting, and encourages volunteers for the 2010 Santos Great Bike Ride. Furthermore, it shares details about the club's Christmas party, a reunion for a Nepal pilgrimage program, and facts about the programs supported by The Rotary Foundation.
Course adventure 4 by andreas andrinopoulosandreasa15
The document summarizes different service sectors in the community including public, private, and non-profit sectors. In the public sector, examples given are parks, Stanley Park, and Dunbar Community Centre which are accessible to all and aim to promote health and wellness. Private sector examples include Fitness World and Krav Maga gyms which operate for profit. Non-profit examples are the Sport Science Student Council, Special Olympics BC, and volunteer activities at Dunbar Community Centre, which are community-oriented and rely on donations. All sectors contribute to physical activity, recreation, and coaching opportunities in communities.
This document summarizes various organizations in the public, commercial, and non-profit sectors in North Vancouver, BC. It describes Delbrook Community Center, Lonsdale Skate Park, and Handsworth Secondary as examples of the public sector that provide recreation opportunities. It then discusses SD44 Volleyball Academy, Grouse Mountain, and YYoga as commercial sector examples. Finally, it outlines Power to Be, North Shore Neighbourhood House, and The Polygon Gallery as non-profit organizations that also support recreation in the community through programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
The document outlines resources in the Nanaimo homeless community including individual skills and strengths, organizations that provide support services, opportunities for community involvement, and some challenges around crime. Key groups and organizations mentioned include Loaves and Fishes food bank, Nanaimo Community Kitchen Society, Nanaimo Community Gardens Society, Nanaimo Foodshare, and the Nanaimo Men's Resource Centre. Individuals listed have skills in areas like accounting, childcare, fishing, and counseling. Local businesses, parks, libraries, police, fire, and hospitals also contribute to community support.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City document provides information on:
1) Upcoming guest speakers, including Daniel Cairns who will discuss National Skills Week and ultimate apprenticeships.
2) Events the club is involved in, such as members Keith and Glennis Henning participating in the City to Surf event to raise funds for medical research.
3) Community programs the club supports, including OUTREDS which provides vocational training for youth from remote communities.
St Albans News is a bimonthly publication produced by the St Albans Residents' Association for anyone with a connection to St Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand
This document provides information about the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA), including its officers, board of directors, and advisory board. It introduces the focus of the current issue of the Community Greening Review on gardening in schools. School gardening provides opportunities for hands-on learning across many subjects. It can also introduce gardening and a connection to nature to children who may not otherwise have the chance. The article notes that workshops on school gardening at ACGA conferences are always well-attended, showing the interest in and importance of involving children in gardening.
The document outlines marketing and event strategies for J. Black's Feel Good Lounge in Dallas, including hosting live music and barbecue events, utilizing social media and grassroots marketing, and partnering with local non-profits, businesses, and community groups to promote the brand and increase customer traffic. Advertising tactics like targeting local print and online publications and using direct mail offers are also discussed. The goal is to effectively market the brand and build business in the new Dallas neighborhood through positive community involvement and partnerships.
The Circle of Visionkeepers is a recovery and re-entry program in Dayton, Ohio that provides supportive services like clothing, emergency supplies, job training, and group therapy sessions. It was founded by Dr. Robin "Doc" Herman and continues under the direction of Khadijah Ali in honor of Dr. Herman's legacy of helping the community. The program aims to promote healthier choices through mental health support groups and reintegration into society.
This document provides a summary of community economic development activities in Annapolis and Digby Counties, Nova Scotia from November 2000. It highlights several projects including a business recruitment campaign to attract new businesses and jobs to the region, a women's business trade fair to promote networking, the opening of a new grain centre to support local producers, Vision 2000 receiving an award for its community consultation process, the last call for new Community Access Program sites, and plans for the 3rd annual Harvest Fest.
Franz Krause discusses one of the Case Studies from the ESRC funded 'Sustainable Flood Memories' project, where a village having suffered flooding proceeds to develop its own programme of flood defence and resillience.
Because... There's no health without mental health (NEPFT member news)ecdp
This document provides an overview of the activities of a mental health organization called NEPT. It includes welcome messages from the chairman and lead governor, statistics on the services provided by NEPT last year, stories from service users and governors, and announcements of upcoming events. It highlights the importance of reducing stigma around mental illness and engaging members of the public on issues related to mental health.
Heather Pritchard - an everyday story of inadequate social care?Jo Moriarty
Heather Pet was a character on the radio program The Archers who struggled to receive adequate social care as she aged. Social care provides practical support for those with needs due to illness, disability, old age, or low income, but spending on social care has decreased in recent years while demand has increased. Heather's situation highlights issues with social care in rural areas, where the costs of providing home care are higher and housing and care home options are more limited than in urban areas.
The document discusses several recreation facilities and organizations in Port Coquitlam, BC categorized as public, private (commercial), non-profit, and volunteer. The public facilities like Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and Lions Park are funded by municipal taxes and provide low-cost recreation opportunities for all community members. Private facilities like PoCo Bowl and Urban Axe Throwing are for-profit businesses that provide recreational services for a fee. Non-profit organizations like Port Coquitlam Minor Softball Association and PoCo Heritage Museum are operated primarily by volunteers to serve community interests. Volunteer organizations like Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC use funds for youth programs and coaches teach players sport-specific skills.
The document summarizes various service sectors in Surrey, BC including public, private, and non-profit sectors. In the public sector, it examines the Newton Library, Crescent Beach park, and Serpentine Fen nature trail which connect to recreation. Anytime Fitness gym and LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic are discussed in the private sector as connecting to coaching and recreation. Finally, in the non-profit sector it analyzes Surrey United Soccer Club, R.E.C for Kids Society, and Surrey White Rock Ringette Association which connect to coaching and recreation through volunteer opportunities.
This document summarizes physical characteristics and recreational facilities in Cloverdale, BC through 14 figures and associated descriptions. It discusses facilities in the public sector (e.g. schools), private sector (e.g. gyms, climbing gym), and non-profit sector (e.g. YMCA, soccer club). Each facility is described in terms of location, services provided, and relevance to physical education, recreation, or community. References are also provided.
The document provides the agenda and minutes from a meeting of the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism. It discusses approval of previous minutes, reports from the chair, executive director, staff, and committees. It also covers new business including 2012-2013 AmeriCorps funding recommendations and adjournment. Executive director reports cover OFBCI program areas, priorities achieved in the last year, and future directions for service and volunteerism in Indiana through 2012-2013.
24629667 2 00 Fan Splash Community OutreachE_Angelino
The document discusses plans to renovate Borggaard Beach in Winchester, Massachusetts. It will include installing a splash pad, upgrading the playground and beach area, and improving landscaping and bath houses. The FANSplash organization has conducted a site survey, fundraising efforts, and community outreach to support the project. They presented their master plan and timeline to the Board of Selectmen and have received endorsements and support from various local organizations, businesses, and town departments.
CapX 2020 is a collaborative of eight Midwest utilities working to expand the regional transmission grid to meet increasing electricity demand. By 2020, they forecast a need for 8,000 MW of new generation to serve 6,300 MW of load growth. Their plan involves $3 billion in transmission projects grouped into three phases from 2011-2020. Phase 1 projects include new 345 kV lines from the Twin Cities to Rochester, Bemidji, Fargo, and Brookings. The utilities have obtained legislative support in Minnesota and South Dakota for improved cost recovery, and have developed a robust implementation plan to obtain approvals and complete the projects.
This document is Northern States Power Company's (NSP-Minnesota) quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. It summarizes NSP-Minnesota's financial results including operating revenues of $1.1 billion, operating expenses of $884.8 million, net income of $110.3 million. Additionally, it discloses that NSP-Minnesota has 1,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding and meets the conditions to file a reduced disclosure Form 10-Q.
This document is an SEC filing by Xcel Energy Inc. for the quarterly period ending June 30, 2001. It includes Xcel Energy's consolidated statement of income for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000. The filing shows that Xcel Energy reported operating income of $436.9 million and net income of $167.9 million for the quarter. For the six month period, Xcel Energy reported operating income of $930.2 million and net income of $377.2 million. The document provides detailed financial information on Xcel Energy's revenues, expenses, taxes and earnings for the periods in a standardized SEC filing format.
The document summarizes the Allen S. King Rehabilitation Project. It provides an overview of the Metro Emissions Reduction Project and details of the King Plant Rehabilitation. Key activities include installing new pollution control equipment, rebuilding the boiler and replacing the steam turbine. The capital cost is estimated at $382 million and emissions of NOx, SO2, PM and HG will be reduced by 89%, 91%, 20% and 20% respectively. The status and schedule are outlined, with return to service planned for May 2007. Challenges include construction labor availability in fall 2006 and commodity price increases.
- This document is Northern States Power Company's (NSP-Minnesota) quarterly report filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
- It provides NSP-Minnesota's consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
- The financial statements show NSP-Minnesota's operating revenues, expenses, income, cash flows, assets, liabilities, and equity for the periods. Notes to the financial statements provide additional details on NSP-Minnesota's significant accounting policies and other financial information.
This document is a quarterly report filed with the SEC by Northern States Power Company and its subsidiaries. It provides financial statements and other information for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. Specifically, it includes consolidated statements of income and cash flows showing revenues, expenses, net income, and cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities. It also provides an overview of the companies involved and certifies that required reports have been filed with the SEC within the past 12 months.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in regulated utility assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It discusses major capital investment projects, recent rate cases, regulatory cost recovery mechanisms, and financial performance targets. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 and annual dividend increases of 2-4% by investing over $1 billion per year in transmission, distribution, generation and other core regulated assets.
Living Water Service Centre (LWSC) provides an annual review of their work in 2015, which included drilling 21 boreholes, repairing 27 boreholes, and protecting 3 springs to provide 16,250 people with access to clean water. LWSC also trained over 9,000 people on hygiene and sanitation practices and declared 5 villages as open defecation free. The annual review highlights LWSC's community engagement efforts and financial reporting for 2015.
Episcopal Diocese Of Newark Senior Ministries Published Article With Bannerkjjcfam
The document discusses how ACTS/VIM, a diocesan foundation in the Diocese of Newark, provides funding to support various ministries throughout the diocese. It describes several ministries that have benefited from ACTS/VIM funding, including youth programs at Grace Episcopal Church, the food pantry at Apostles' House, and Haven of Hope for Kids. It also briefly mentions other programs that have received ACTS/VIM funding in the past. The document provides information on how to apply for ACTS/VIM funding and who serves on the board that reviews applications.
The ACLU of Mississippi defeated Initiative 26, which aimed to ban abortion and challenge Roe v. Wade. They also held a successful youth hip hop summit attended by over 600 people. The organization aims to defend civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution through litigation, advocacy, education, and community organizing.
Advocates For Freedom works to raise awareness of human trafficking on the Mississippi Gulf Coast through education, empowerment, and aiding victims. They have spoken in many locations, held trainings, and helped start task forces to combat human trafficking.
AIDS Action Mississippi works to battle HIV/AIDS through advocacy, improving quality of life for those infected and affected, and ending the effects of the pandemic in
The ACLU of Mississippi summarized key events from the past year, including defeating Initiative 26 to ban abortion, hosting a youth hip hop summit, and observing the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Advocates For Freedom worked to raise awareness of human trafficking on the MS Gulf Coast. AIDS Action In Mississippi works to end HIV/AIDS and improve quality of life for those affected. Asian Americans For Change provided job training to over 200 Vietnamese community members affected by the BP oil spill.
2011 Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Impact ReportOhio Campus Compact
The Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA program places volunteers at Ohio colleges and universities to help address poverty in surrounding communities. At Ohio Wesleyan University, the VISTA member worked to connect campus resources with community partners addressing homelessness and housing issues. They helped non-profits increase capacity, fundraising, and awareness of poverty-related issues. Through these efforts, over $11,000 in cash and $1,800 in donations were raised for community groups. The VISTA also engaged over 100 volunteers who served over 700 hours. On campus, they expanded service opportunities and civic engagement among student groups.
This document summarizes a study on perceptions of affordable housing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The study found that 80.5% of survey respondents felt there was a need for more affordable housing. When asked about solutions, the most supported was having the county work with private developers to build more affordable units. The study also reviewed census data showing housing costs have become less affordable over time in Brunswick County as incomes have not kept up. It recommends establishing a housing task force to create a strategic plan to address the affordable housing need through various means like supporting affordable rental units and requiring a percentage of affordable units in new developments.
Unison Credit Union donated new pillows and bed sheets to Harbor House shelter after a small fire damaged several bedrooms, replacing bedding for 65 residents. As part of its ongoing community support and "People Helping People" philosophy, Unison has collected donations for Harbor House annually since 2011. The credit union's donation and staff volunteering helps strengthen ties with the community members served by both organizations.
This document provides information about fall activities in Wisconsin to encourage tourism. It highlights the scenic fall colors across the state's 16 million forested acres. Various fall events are mentioned, including scenic driving tours, apple orchards, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, wineries, and multicultural arts performances taking place in fall. Contact information is provided to access an interactive fall color report and plan a fall getaway in Wisconsin.
2011 Heidelberg University Ohio Campus Compact VISTA ReportOhio Campus Compact
Engaging campuses in service to the community
Ohio Campus Compact VISTA Impact Report: Heidelberg University
This report summarizes the work of an AmeriCorps VISTA member placed at Heidelberg University who helped connect campus resources to community needs in Seneca County, Ohio, which has high poverty and unemployment. The VISTA member created new service initiatives, supported existing programs, and helped over 500 campus community members participate in service events benefiting 30 local agencies. This expanded service learning opportunities for students and strengthened partnerships between the university and county organizations.
2011 Defiance College Ohio Benefit Bank Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA ...Ohio Campus Compact
Defiance College and the Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission have partnered to expand the Ohio Benefit Bank program in Defiance County and surrounding areas. Through this partnership, they have provided free tax preparation assistance and helped over 700 low-income families apply for public assistance programs over the past two years. By sharing resources, they have been able to grow the program from serving 550 families in its first year to over 700 families in its second year. This collaborative effort has returned over $1 million to the local community in tax refunds and savings on tax preparation fees.
The document discusses engaging youth in restoration efforts of the Colorado River Delta as an important step in developing connections between youth and natural environments and training dedicated stewards of the Earth's natural resources. It highlights Sonoran Institute's efforts to involve youth in restoration work in the Colorado River Delta region.
Wisconsin Dementia Care System Redesign Accomplishments PaperKatelyn Marschall
This document summarizes accomplishments in Wisconsin's effort to redesign its dementia care system. It discusses initiatives to promote dementia-friendly communities, expand dementia care specialist programs, enhance support for family caregivers, and address issues in facility-based long-term care. The goal is to improve quality of life for those with dementia and their families by increasing community awareness and services while living at home, and ensuring high-quality care in facilities. Progress has been made in several areas through partnerships across the state.
Denison University hosts an AmeriCorps VISTA member through Ohio Campus Compact to expand their civic outreach efforts and support for poverty alleviation. The VISTA member splits their time between Denison's Alford Center for Service Learning and a local college access organization. Through their efforts, Denison students provide over 2,000 hours of service in the local community. To ensure the sustainability of Denison's expanding community engagement work, they aim to create more student leadership opportunities within their service programs.
Wisconsin Stateof Philanthropy Report 2009 by DFWlitlelady9
Donors Forum of Wisconsin has released the first-ever Wisconsin State of Philanthropy Report highlighting the changes in the state’s philanthropic landscape.
The report provides a detailed looked at grantmaking in Wisconsin as well as a deeper look into how philanthropy is practiced in the state. The report on giving will enhance grantmakers’ ability to tell their giving stories, highlights the impact of Wisconsin’s grantmaking community, and accurately depicts the scope, diversity, and depth of Wisconsin philanthropy.
The purpose of this paper is to point out the unique features and outcomes of the Dane County Long Term Support System, to clearly identify and explain the cause-and-effect dynamics which underlie Dane's success, and to raise important questions to be addressed by key stakeholders and the State of Wisconsin during the period leading up to Dane's Transition to Family Care and IRIS in 2018.
This document lists various organizations that sponsor service programs and projects related to Global Youth Service Day. It provides highlights of projects conducted by several national partner organizations, including After-School All-Stars, Job Corps, J-Serve, H2O for Life, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, City Year, and Youth Volunteer Corps of America. It also summarizes projects undertaken by global partners such as People to People International, Peace Corps, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, and Service for Peace to celebrate Global Youth Service Day through environmental cleanups, community improvement activities, and raising awareness on social issues.
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The document outlines several community innovation grants that were funded for various projects. It lists the organization receiving the grant, the project title and description, and the amount of the grant. Some of the projects include strengthening support programs for seniors, providing nutrition education for those living with HIV/AIDS, delivering HIV/AIDS treatment information, providing independent living support for youth, developing educational materials about disabilities, and a mentoring program pairing seniors with children. The grants ranged from $12,000 to $20,000.
Ohio Campus Compact is a statewide coalition of colleges and universities working to promote civic engagement. In 2011, it supported service programs on member campuses that engaged over 1,400 students who contributed over 28,000 hours of service. Ohio Campus Compact also provides grants, training, and resources to empower campus leaders and help their communities address issues like poverty and hunger.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
The document summarizes a case study on social capital in Garden City, Kansas. It finds that Garden City has strengths in social support, social trust, and faith-based involvement. However, it also has low levels of participation in organized activities and conventional politics. While survey data showed lower levels of informal socializing, interviews revealed that neighbors are highly willing to help one another. Additionally, Garden City residents are actively involved in politics related to issues like workers' rights. The report provides this information to help community leaders understand social capital challenges and opportunities in Garden City.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its involvement with bankrupt company NRG.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its NRG investment and maintaining its dividend.
This document provides an overview and financial projections for Xcel Energy. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, forecasts steady customer and earnings growth, and outlines plans to reduce emissions and refurbish coal plants. It also summarizes Xcel Energy's liquidity and debt refinancing plans, provides 2003 earnings guidance, and outlines priorities including resolving its involvement with bankrupt company NRG.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the 2003 Banc of America Securities Investment Conference. It outlines Xcel Energy's operations as an integrated utility across multiple US states, financial metrics including earnings growth and dividend yield, efforts to divest from the unprofitable NRG Energy business, and capital expenditure plans including converting coal plants to natural gas to reduce emissions. It also provides guidance for 2003 earnings per share and outlines financing plans to redeem higher interest debt.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the 2003 Banc of America Securities Investment Conference. It outlines Xcel Energy's operations as an integrated utility across multiple US states, its financial performance and guidance, initiatives to reduce emissions in Minnesota, and capital expenditure and financing plans. It highlights Xcel Energy's regulated business model, commitment to dividends, efforts to resolve issues related to its former subsidiary NRG, and expectations for continued earnings growth.
This document summarizes an investor presentation by Xcel Energy on its business operations and financial outlook. It discusses Xcel Energy's integrated utility operations, positive cash flow generation, plans to divest its stake in NRG Energy through bankruptcy proceedings, financial guidance for 2003 including earnings per share, and capital expenditure plans. The presentation also provides comparisons of Xcel Energy's operating metrics to industry peers.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's financial performance and objectives presented at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in October 2003. Key points include: Xcel achieved several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors and maintaining investment grade ratings. Objectives are to invest in utility assets, provide competitive returns, and improve credit ratings. Earnings guidance for 2003 is $1.48-$1.53 per share and $1.15-$1.25 for 2004, driven by utility operations and tax benefits from NRG. The presentation outlines capital expenditures, financing plans, and regulatory strategies.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's financial performance and objectives presented at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in October 2003. Key points include: Xcel achieved several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors and maintaining investment grade ratings. Objectives are to invest in utility assets, provide competitive returns, and improve credit ratings. Earnings guidance for 2003 is $1.48-$1.53 per share and $1.15-$1.25 for 2004, driven by utility operations and tax benefits from NRG. The presentation outlines capital expenditures, financing plans, and regulatory strategies.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy from their presentation at the Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference in October 2003. Key points include Xcel achieving several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors, maintaining investment grade ratings, and refinancing debt. Projections for 2004 include earnings of $1.15-1.25 per share assuming NRG emerges from bankruptcy. The presentation outlines Xcel's objectives, investments, regulatory strategy, and earnings drivers to emphasize the company as a low-risk, integrated utility with a total return of 7-8%.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy from their presentation at the Banc of America Securities Energy & Power Conference in November 2003. Key points include that Xcel achieved several accomplishments in 2003 including settling with NRG creditors and maintaining investment grade ratings. Objectives for 2004 include investing additional capital in utilities, providing competitive returns to shareholders, and improving credit ratings. Earnings guidance for 2003 is $1.48-$1.53 per share and $1.15-$1.25 per share for 2004.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the Banc of America Securities Energy & Power Conference on November 17-19, 2003. It discusses Xcel Energy's accomplishments in 2003, objectives for investment, earnings growth, and credit ratings improvement. It also provides guidance on projected 2003 and 2004 earnings, cash flows, utility investments, and the expected timeline for NRG's emergence from bankruptcy.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's presentation at the Banc of America Securities Energy & Power Conference on November 17-19, 2003. It discusses Xcel Energy's accomplishments in 2003, objectives for investment, earnings growth, and credit ratings improvement. It also provides guidance on projected 2003 and 2004 earnings, cash flows, utility investments, and the expected timeline for NRG's emergence from bankruptcy.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc. for investors attending the EEI International Financial Conference. It summarizes Xcel's financial performance, business segments, generation assets, environmental commitments, regulatory strategy, and earnings guidance. The presentation outlines Xcel's strengths as a utility, investment merits, and objectives to invest additional capital in its utility business and improve credit ratings while providing competitive returns.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc. for investors attending the EEI International Financial Conference. It summarizes Xcel's financial performance, business segments, generation assets, environmental commitments, regulatory strategy, and earnings guidance. The presentation outlines Xcel's strengths as a growing utility, its investment merits, and capital expenditure plans to improve its credit ratings and provide competitive returns.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy Inc. for investors attending the EEI International Financial Conference. It summarizes Xcel's business segments, strengths, investment merits, capital investment plans, power supply, environmental commitments, and financial performance. Projections for 2004 earnings per share and cash flow are also presented. Key points include Xcel being the 4th largest US electric and gas utility, a growing service area, low rates, and a goal of providing competitive total returns of 7-9% to shareholders.
Xcel Energy reported improved second quarter 2004 earnings compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net income for the quarter was $86 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to a net loss of $283 million, or $0.71 per share in 2003. Regulated utility earnings from continuing operations improved to $89 million in 2004 from $77 million in 2003. Results from discontinued operations were earnings of $5 million in 2004 compared to losses of $337 million in 2003. The company maintained its annual earnings guidance of $1.15 to $1.25 per share.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dick Kelly, president and COO of Xcel Energy, at a Lehman Brothers energy conference on September 8, 2004. Kelly outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing $900-950 million annually in its utility assets to meet growth, while also pursuing specific generation projects, including a $1 billion coal plant expansion in Colorado. Kelly projects total shareholder return of 7-9% annually through earnings growth of 2-4% and a dividend yield of around 5%.
Wayne Brunetti is the Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, a major electric and gas utility. The document discusses Xcel Energy's business strategy, which involves continued investment in its utility assets to meet growth. Key capital projects include a $1 billion emissions reduction program in Minnesota and a proposed $1.3 billion coal plant in Colorado. The summary also provides Xcel Energy's earnings guidance for 2004 and discusses its dividend policy. Brunetti emphasizes that Xcel Energy needs clarity on public policy regarding energy and the environment to effectively plan and invest.
Wayne Brunetti is the Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, a major electric and gas utility. The document discusses Xcel Energy's business strategy, which involves continued investment in its utility assets to meet growth. Key capital projects include a $1 billion emissions reduction program in Minnesota and a proposed $1.3 billion coal plant in Colorado. The summary also outlines Xcel Energy's financial metrics, earnings guidance, and dividend policy. Brunetti emphasizes that Xcel Energy needs clarity on public policy regarding energy and the environment to effectively plan and invest.
Wayne Brunetti is the Chairman and CEO of Xcel Energy, a major electric and gas utility. The document discusses Xcel Energy's business strategy, which involves continued investment in its utility assets to meet growth. Key capital projects include a $1 billion emissions reduction program in Minnesota and a proposed $1.3 billion coal plant in Colorado. The summary also provides Xcel Energy's earnings guidance for 2004 and discusses its dividend policy. Brunetti emphasizes that Xcel Energy needs clarity on public policy regarding energy and the environment to effectively plan and invest.
STREETONOMICS: Exploring the Uncharted Territories of Informal Markets throug...sameer shah
Delve into the world of STREETONOMICS, where a team of 7 enthusiasts embarks on a journey to understand unorganized markets. By engaging with a coffee street vendor and crafting questionnaires, this project uncovers valuable insights into consumer behavior and market dynamics in informal settings."
Seminar: Gender Board Diversity through Ownership NetworksGRAPE
Seminar on gender diversity spillovers through ownership networks at FAME|GRAPE. Presenting novel research. Studies in economics and management using econometrics methods.
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdfNeal Brewster
After this first you should: Understand the nature of mining; have an awareness of the industry’s boundaries, corporate structure and size; appreciation the complex motivations and objectives of the industries’ various participants; know how mineral reserves are defined and estimated, and how they evolve over time.
In a tight labour market, job-seekers gain bargaining power and leverage it into greater job quality—at least, that’s the conventional wisdom.
Michael, LMIC Economist, presented findings that reveal a weakened relationship between labour market tightness and job quality indicators following the pandemic. Labour market tightness coincided with growth in real wages for only a portion of workers: those in low-wage jobs requiring little education. Several factors—including labour market composition, worker and employer behaviour, and labour market practices—have contributed to the absence of worker benefits. These will be investigated further in future work.
2. Elemental Economics - Mineral demand.pdfNeal Brewster
After this second you should be able to: Explain the main determinants of demand for any mineral product, and their relative importance; recognise and explain how demand for any product is likely to change with economic activity; recognise and explain the roles of technology and relative prices in influencing demand; be able to explain the differences between the rates of growth of demand for different products.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
The Rise of Generative AI in Finance: Reshaping the Industry with Synthetic DataChampak Jhagmag
In this presentation, we will explore the rise of generative AI in finance and its potential to reshape the industry. We will discuss how generative AI can be used to develop new products, combat fraud, and revolutionize risk management. Finally, we will address some of the ethical considerations and challenges associated with this powerful technology.
2. experience the energy
There’s an energy at Wisconsin Public Service Corporation unlike
any other I know. It’s a spirit of generosity, of giving, of deep
commitment to the communities we serve.
You’ll find it in the vital volunteerism of employees and retirees who
join with friends and neighbors to lend a hand, share their expertise,
and make a genuine difference in their hometowns.
It’s evident in the philanthropic outreach of our foundation, which quietly
sustains endless possibilities throughout our service area, from helping
those in need, to preserving historic places, to fostering knowledge
among young and old.
Wherever you experience the power of community, you’ll discover
our support. Wisconsin Public Service has a heritage of involvement
through financial resources and the time and effort of our dedicated
employees. This report shares stories about the special places and
people of Wisconsin Public Service.
Charles A. Schrock
President
CONTENTS
4 ARTS & CULTURE
6 COMMUNITY & CIVIC AFFAIRS
8 EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING
10 ENVIRONMENT
12 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
14 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
16 AGRICULTURE SUPPORT
18 BENEFICIARIES OF WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE FOUNDATION
18 MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM
18 DOLLARS FOR DOERS
19 WHO WE ARE
20 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
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3. a r t s & c u l t u re
INTERCULTURAL INITIATIVE
GENERATES UNDERSTANDING
It takes a good deal of positive energy to break cycles of fear and prejudice—
the ingrained legacy of hundreds of years of history. But thanks to the support
CHORUS IN TUNE WITH COMMUNITY
of Wisconsin Public Service, the Intercultural Leadership Initiative (ILI) is taking
important steps to address racial tensions and conflicts in schools that serve
Wisconsin tribal communities. At Wisconsin Public Service, employees
do more than whistle while they work.
The organization, in association with Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, gives
A volunteer choir made up of Wisconsin
students in Vilas and Oneida counties the tools to resolve conflicts, appreciate
Public Service employees, families, and
diverse cultures, and become empowered to change.
friends, energizes community gatherings
Working with Native American youth and peers in a multicultural setting, ILI throughout our service area with its
helps students make the critical transition from 8th to 9th grade. This transition spirited vocal performances.
can be particularly challenging, since students are integrated from small,
The chorus prepares several musical
homogeneous community schools to a large, extremely diverse high school.
programs a year, performing at no
The program uses creative drama, talking circles, service teams, and more to charge from September through May.
encourage students to learn about each other’s traditions and openly explore The group is especially busy during the
issues that have caused conflict in the past. It’s just one of the many ways holidays, when it sings at nursing and
we’re empowering the value of diversity, one child at a time. retirement homes, civic club meetings, Choral Director
and service organization gatherings. Jonathan Kent,
whose wife works
Booking the group for a community
for Wisconsin Public
celebration or club is as simple as a
Service, leads the
phone call to Wisconsin Public Service.
32-member chorus.
left: Minocqua area students in the Intercultural Leadership
Initiative program are learning to overcome prejudice and
work towards tolerance.
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4. c o m m u n i t y & c i v i c a ff a i r s
CARING HEARTS BRIGHTEN HOLIDAYS
There’s no time like the holidays to reveal our employees’ deep caring for the
communities they serve. Their generosity shines from the lakeshore to the
DOERS EARN DOLLARS
northwoods to our headquarters in Green Bay.
This year, the lives of many families in need were brightened through the Now in its sixth year, the Dollars for
Salvation Army’s Adopt-A-Family program. Employees donated gifts, household Doers program continues to fuel the
items, clothing, and, in one case, bunk beds and a full Christmas dinner. spirit of volunteerism at Wisconsin Public
Service. Throughout 2006, our “doers”
The energy was everywhere, from Project Santa in Wausau, where employees
recorded more than 13,100 volunteer
raised money for local families through a Christmas basket raffle, to Oshkosh’s
hours in their communities. Employees
magnificent Celebration of Lights.
and retirees who volunteer 20 hours or
more of their personal time qualify to
In Kewaunee, checks were delivered to area food pantries so the hungry
have up to $100 donated to their favorite
could find meals. Employees from Green Bay wrote greeting cards to soldiers
eligible non-profit organization.
serving overseas, held silent auctions to support local charities, and brought
books for the Give-A-Kid-A-Book campaign. And, the giving habit didn’t stop
In 2006, 94 different agencies benefited
with employees—Christmas baskets brimming with food were assembled
from the program. Many non-profit
and delivered by our retirees.
agencies are eligible for matching Wisconsin Public Service
gifts, and include diverse organizations
One thing is certain. If there is a Grinch, he won’t be found anywhere at retiree Arnie Rentmeester,
supporting arts and culture, community
Wisconsin Public Service. an active volunteer with the
and civic affairs, health and human American Red Cross, is one
services, and the environment. of the “doers” who has
volunteered more than 200
The commitment of our doers is striking.
hours in the last two years.
In the past two years, four employees
and retirees have volunteered 200-plus
hours—with one volunteering more than
400 hours—in service to community.
left: The Project Santa collection in Wausau helped many
local families feel remembered during the holiday season.
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5. education & lifelong learning
WIRED FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING
ENERGIZING EDUCATION WITH “KEEP”
Wisconsin Public Service has always
In classrooms in communities throughout Wisconsin, children are becoming
energetically supported the Einstein
more energy-literate, thanks to an innovative public/private partnership
Project, an organization that supports
between educators and energy professionals.
schools with kits and curriculum for
The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) is expanding energy hands-on science education. The
education in Wisconsin’s schools by reaching out to teach the teachers, working Einstein Project started as a unique
towards systemic change that impacts the greatest number of students. An consortium of nine school districts in
initiative of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education, and housed at northeast Wisconsin, addressing the
the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, KEEP educates 200 to 300 teachers growing need for young people to
a year with graduate-level in-service courses and curriculum materials. Several become more knowledgeable in
Wisconsin Public Service employees serve as adjunct faculty in the program. science and mathematics. Since
then, the Einstein Project has grown
At just $50 for a one-credit class, the course is highly affordable, thanks to
to serve over 40 districts in Wisconsin.
scholarships from energy companies including Wisconsin Public Service. The
Students from Christa
program focuses on key energy concepts and includes a special activity guide On the Einstein Project’s 15th anniversary, MacAuliffe Elementary
featuring creative activities. Using ideas from the class and guide, teachers Wisconsin Public Service sponsored the School in Green Bay,
learn to incorporate energy lessons into all grade levels and subjects, even refurbishment of the 4th grade electric Wisconsin, explore concepts
disciplines like art, music, and foreign language. circuit kits. The electric circuit kits help from electric circuit kits.
students learn basic properties of
electricity and how it is conducted;
explore circuits and switches; and study
the symbols used in an electric circuit
diagram. Children apply their discoveries
by wiring a cardboard house.
Schools lease the popular kits out nearly
200 times a year, reaching about 200
teachers and 5,700 children each year.
The involvement of companies like
Wisconsin Public Service makes it
possible to keep the Einstein units
affordable to all schools.
left: Teacher Kathy Odeman incorporates KEEP energy
education training into her Merrill High School classroom.
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6. e n v i ro n m e n t
SPECIAL DERBY HOOKS
HANDICAPPED ON FISHING
At the annual Heads-Up Derby, there’s a lot of laughing, groaning at slimy bait,
UW– O DECLARES ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
and taking wiggling trout off hooks. It’s like any other fishing outing, with one
important exception.
The first Wisconsin university to
purchase ”green” energy, the
This remarkable event is sponsored specially for special needs children and adults.
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh,
Hosted by the Great Lakes Sport Fishermen organization at a private pond in
will seek ways to wean the campus off
Menominee, Michigan, the annual tournament delights more than 60 participants.
fossil fuel by using renewable energies,
Event volunteers work side by side with the handicapped individuals, making sure
innovative energy-efficient technologies,
they have a whale of a time. It’s a can-do experience where the participants do it
and demand-side conservation. UW –
all, with a little help from their friends, from baiting hooks, to casting, to reeling in
Oshkosh is one of four University of
the big ones.
Wisconsin System schools selected to
take part in a pilot program to make the
To keep the event jumping, the club plants the pond with live rainbow or brook
campuses energy-independent in the
trout, plus relies on native perch, bluegills, and bullheads to supplement the
next five years.
action. At the end of the day, the children, adults, and volunteers share prizes,
Energy conservation
good food, and mile-wide smiles.
Wisconsin Public Service is teaming efforts, including lighting
up on the initiative with students, retrofits, are part of a
Big hearts and big fish stories have always been part of our local communities.
faculty, and administrators at the campus-wide initiative to
Wisconsin Public Service is proud to support them both, with events that build
three pilot campuses in our service make UW – Oshkosh less
connections like the Heads-Up Derby.
area. In addition to UW – Oshkosh, the energy dependent.
pilot campuses are the University of
Wisconsin – Green Bay and University
of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
The energy independence program is
just part of UW – Oshkosh’s greening
movement. The school is a founding
member and national leader in the
Earth Charter Community Summit
program and is currently the state’s
largest purchaser of alternative energy
through the Wisconsin Public Service
NatureWise® program.
left: Special needs fisherman Greg Maccoux, whose father,
Pete, worked for Wisconsin Public Service, volunteers his
time at the Heads-Up Derby to help other handicapped
individuals learn to fish.
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7. health & human services
BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NEW 4WD RESCUE VEHICLE TO
Every family deserves decent, affordable housing. It’s a matter of conscience. It’s
EXTEND REMOTE RESPONSE
a matter of action. That’s the credo of Habitat for Humanity, a global organization
with local affiliates throughout the Wisconsin Public Service territory.
In the unforgiving climate of northern
Wisconsin Public Service has a long history of partnership with Habitat. From
Wisconsin, snow, mud, ice, and
Minocqua to Green Bay, you’ll find employees and retirees rolling up their
remote off-road locations are just
sleeves and working side by side with Habitat families to build their homes.
some of the challenges faced by
Volunteerism is backed by strong financial support to fund the builds and local emergency responders.
encourage innovative partnerships. For example, in 2005 and 2006, a special
To respond to critical calls despite
grant program helped local Habitat chapters build more energy-efficient homes
demanding conditions, the Crivitz Rescue
that met ENERGY STAR® certification criteria. Wisconsin Public Service
Squad is launching a capital campaign
employees also work with homeowners one-on-one to evaluate bill-paying
to purchase a new four-wheel-drive
options and learn ways to keep energy costs down in their new homes.
ambulance. The new emergency vehicle
For us, Habitat involvement is about more than building homes. It’s about will be made possible, in part, with the
building dreams and building community. support of Wisconsin Public Service. The
rescue vehicle will better position the Snow and mud will no
squad to serve remote, off-road locations longer pose obstacles to
and the Tommy G. Thompson Centennial emergency response in the
State Park, which opened in 2005 and Crivitz area, thanks to a
brings an additional 200,000 visitors a grant supporting the
year to the recreational area. purchase of a new four-
wheel-drive rescue vehicle.
Wisconsin Public Service has a long
history of supporting the rescue squad,
which serves five townships and the
village of Crivitz. More than 30 years
ago, our company donated land and a
building for the rescue squad, which now
operates from newly expanded facilities.
left: Eleonso, Aquilian Arias, Alex, and Julian Mendez enjoy
their new energy-efficient Habitat home, built together with
employees of Wisconsin Public Service.
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8. business & community development
THINKING “BIG PICTURE” WITH
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Vibrant economies power vibrant communities. That’s why Wisconsin Public
Service is connected to a dynamic new breed of regional development
DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE
corporation: multi-county consortiums that bring together sectors from
CASTS DO-ABLE VISION
education to economic development to industry—all pursuing the common
goal of job growth and economic viability.
Wisconsin Public Service is making the
Partnering with New North, Centergy, and Grow North, we’re energizing success of Main Street the main event
efforts to foster regional cooperation, focus on targeted growth opportunities, in the second annual “Recapturing Your
support an entrepreneurial climate, and differentiate our regions with clear and Downtown” Conference. Now in its
tangible brands. second year, the conference is helping
small villages and big cities alike learn
Central to our involvement is the philosophy of being wired into the process,
ways to foster healthy, vibrant downtowns.
creating commitments beyond financial support. A Wisconsin Public Service
employee, for example, serves on the board of Centergy, as well as New The development conference features
North’s Advanced Manufacturing Committee. A “loaned” employee is helping nationally recognized speakers, with
New North research baseline regional attributes. And another employee is breakout sessions on how-to ideas,
serving as a board member of Grow North. It’s an investment of intellectual case studies, and tactics from farmers’
capital we’re confident will pay strong returns to the regions we serve. markets to public art.
Wisconsin Public Service
A founding organizer, Wisconsin Public
helps downtowns prosper
Service has played a pivotal role in
by sponsoring how-to
launching and promoting the Wausau
events like the popular
event, which has grown from 85 to more
“Recapturing Your
than 200 attendees in just two years.
Downtown” Conference.
The conference is just one of the many
ways we are teaming up with chambers,
businesses, and local leaders to drive
the growth and economic health of
our communities.
left: Our support of regional development corporations
helps communities leverage shared strengths to promote
their regions and maintain an attractive quality of life.
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9. a g r i c u l t u re s u p p o r t
FAIRS GENERATE GOOD, SAFE FUN FARM SHOW KEEPS GROWING
There’s nothing like county fairs to create community, where farm and urban Momentum just keeps building at the
folks connect to enjoy the best of area agriculture. And where there’s a fair, Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show.
there are the people, and the support, of Wisconsin Public Service. Going strong for four decades, the free
show is THE place for the agricultural
The Ag Adventure Tent at the Wisconsin Valley Fair is a case in point. Each
community to make connections, visit
year, Wisconsin Public Service sponsors fun-packed activities like an ice
with friends, and check out the latest
cream making demonstration, chick hatching, cow milking displays, a petting
farming equipment, machinery tools,
zoo, a pedal tractor course, and wading pools filled with soybeans or corn.
and services.
Wisconsin Public Service also sponsors Kids Day at the fair to offer free
fun for area children. Held at the Experimental Aircraft
Association (EAA) grounds in Oshkosh,
Fairs also provide the perfect way to share public safety messages.
Wis., the event has grown to 160,000
Employees volunteer to staff exhibits and demonstrations, and safety
square feet, and attracts upwards of
mascot “Louie the Lightning Bug” can be found handing out electric
25,000 attendees from four states The Wisconsin Public
safety information and coloring books. Perhaps most popular are our
and Canada. Nearly 400 exhibitors are Service Farm Show is a
“Path-to-Ground” presentations—dramatic demonstrations that teach
on-hand, showing and selling farm popular source for the
children and their parents how to prevent electrical accidents.
products from gigantic combines to latest information on farm
professional consulting services. equipment, products,
and services.
Besides fun events like kiddie tractor
pulls and a silent auction for the
Wisconsin FFA Foundation, the show
offers serious opportunities for farm
businesses to improve their bottom
line. Ongoing seminars are held to
help farmers manage their energy
consumption—one of the farming
industry’s most significant business
costs. Topics include energy-efficient
equipment and techniques, producing
bio diesel fuel, and strategies to better
manage energy costs.
left: Exhibits like this popular “Path-to-Ground” electrical
demonstration spread important safety messages at
local fairs and community events.
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10. 2006 BENEFICIARIES OF 2006 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE
FOUNDATION Adolescent Parenting Coalition, Inc. FISC Consumer Credit Counseling NEW Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. Vilas County Youth Coalition, Inc.
of Door County, Inc.
Aging & Disability Resource Center NEW Hope Center, Inc. Village of Denmark Volunteer Fire Dept.
of Brown County Forest County Humane Society NEW Paramedic Rescue, Inc. Volunteer Center, Inc.
Agricultural Heritage & Resources, Inc. Fox Valley Humane Society NEW Zoological Society, Inc. Waupaca Area Parks Foundation
Health & Human Services $ 399,937
Altrusa International Foundation of Green Bay, Inc. Freedom House Mission Ministries, Inc. Noquemanon Trails Network Council Wausau Area Chamber Foundation, Inc.
37%
6% Alzheimers Association of Greater Wisconsin Friends of Mead Public Library
Education $ 299,375 Northeast Wisconsin Beat the Heat Corp. Wausau Area Housing Development Corp.
American Cancer Society Friends of the Brown County Library, Inc. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Wausau Hospitals, Inc.
Civic & Community $ 261,047 6% American Lung Association of Wisconsin Friends of the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Northeastern Wisconsin Arts Council Wausau Incubator, Inc.
Center, Inc.
American Red Cross Northland Lutheran Home Health Services, Inc. Weidner Center Presents, Inc.
Environmental $ 65,800 Girl Scouts of America
Angel on My Shoulder, Ltd. Northwoods Children's Museum White Pine Community Broadcasting, Inc.
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
27%
24% Ashwaubenon Youth Football Club, Inc. Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter Wisconsin Association for Homes &
Culture & Art $ 62,838 Great Lakes Spaceport Education Foundation, Inc.
Aspiro, Inc. Community Education
Omega House
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Associates For Collaborative Education, Inc. William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, Inc.
On Broadway, Inc.
Total $1,088,997 Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Baraga County Community Foundation Winnebago County Park View Health Center
Operation Boostrap, Inc.
Foundation, Inc.
Bay Area Humane Society and Animal Shelter, Inc. Winnebago Interfaith Needs Response, Inc.
Oshkosh Area Humane Society, Inc.
Green Bay Botanical Garden, Inc.
Bay Area Medical Center Foundation, Inc. Winter Park Recreation Association, Inc.
Oshkosh Opera House Foundation, Inc.
Green Bay Community Theater
Bay Area Youth Hockey Association Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.
Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra
Green Bay Film Society, Inc.
Bay Cliff Health Camp Wisconsin Council of Economic Education, Inc.
Partners with St. Joseph's Hospital
Green Bay Metro Soccer Club, Inc.
Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Inc. of Marshfield, Inc. Wisconsin Council of the Blind, Inc.
Green Bay Symphony
Bellin Foundation, Inc. Paul's Pantry Wisconsin Foundation of Independent
Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Colleges, Inc.
Bethel Foundation Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Pine Mountain Music Festival, Inc.
Heritage Hill Foundation Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Research Foundation
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Place 2-B, Ltd.
Hispanic Community Center, Inc. Wisconsin Public Radio Association, Inc.
2006 MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM Boy Scouts of America Portage County Business Council Foundation, Inc.
Holy Family Memorial, Inc. Wisconsin Sports Development Corp.
Boys & Girls Club Portage County Department on Aging
Household Abuse Victims Emergency Woodland Dunes Nature Center, Inc.
Brett L. Favre Foundation, Inc. Portage County Humane Society
Network, Inc.
Woodside Foundation, Inc.
Brown County 4-H Portage County Youth on Ice, Inc.
There were 321 employee and retiree participants. Howard Suamico Storm Breakers
WRVM, Inc.
Brown County Children with Disabilities Portage Lake District Library
Humane Society of Marathon County
YMCA
Brown County Civic Music Association, Inc. Prevent Blindness - Northeast Wisconsin Chapter
$123,754 Employee & Retiree Gifts Jasper Pickett Foundation, Inc.
YWCA
Brown County Human Services Pals Program Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.
Junior Achievement
Brown County Tennis Association, Inc. Raptor Education Group, Inc.
$59,181 Foundation Matching Gifts Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Calumet All Sports Booster Club, Inc. Rawhide, Inc.
Kewaunee County Economic Development Corp.
$182,935 Total Gifts Calumet County Tourism Association, Inc. Rebuilding Together of Greater Green Bay
Kewaunee School District 2006 Agriculture Contributions
Calumet Nature Studies Rebuilding Together of Sheboygan County
KI Sawyer Community Association Brown County Breakfast on the Farm
Calumet Theatre Company Rhinelander Ice Association, Inc.
Lake Superior Community Partnership Foundation Brown County 4-H
CASA of Brown County, Inc. Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
Lakeland Hawks Ice Association Calumet County Dairy Project Enhancement
Cerebral Palsy, Inc. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Program
Lakeshore Chorale, Inc.
Community Foundation of North Central Service League of Green Bay, Inc. Coleman FFA Alumni
Lakeshore Communications
Wisconsin, Inc. Sheboygan Community Theater Foundation, Inc. Dairy Business Association of Wisconsin
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
Community Mental Health Service, Inc.
2006 DOLLARS FOR DOERS Soccer Association for Youth EAA Aviation Foundation
Lincoln Park Zoological Society of
Compassionate Friends, Inc. Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc.
Manitowoc County Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm
PROGRAM Concerned Hearts Club Spies Field
Literacy Council of Brown County Kewaunee County 4-H
Crivitz Rescue Squad, Inc. St. Mark Lutheran Church
Little League Baseball, Inc. Marinette County June Dairy Month Breakfast
Crivitz Youth, Inc. St. Mary's Home for the Aged
Luxemburg-Casco PTA Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Dairy Farm
Cup O’ Joy Christian Coffee House, Inc.
Dollars for Doers is a foundation program that started in July 2001 to St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center of Green Bay
M&M Area Community Foundation Merrill Area Breakfast on the Farm
DAR Boys & Girls Club St. Vincent DePaul Society
Machickanee Players
encourage community service. When employees or retirees contribute Merrill Area Kiddie Tractor Pull
De Pere Christian Outreach St. Vincent Hospital
Manitowoc Aviation Resources, Inc. Midwest Rural Energy Council
at least 20 hours of volunteer time, the Foundation donates up to $100 De Pere Citizens Academy Alumni Association, Inc. Sunshine House, Inc.
Manitowoc County Domestic Violence Center, Inc. National Food & Energy Council
De Pere Girls Softball Association
to the non-profit organization of their choice. The Alger Regional Community Foundation, Inc.
Manitowoc/Two Rivers Area Chamber Foundation National Potato Growers Association
De Pere Historical Society, Inc. The Einstein Project
Marathon County Public Library Foundation, Inc. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Farm Tour
De Pere Lions Club Scholarship Foundation, Inc. The Salvation Army
March of Dimes WalkAmerica
The program focuses on organizations assisting with arts and culture, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Farmstead
De Pere Rapides Youth Soccer Club, Inc. Three Eagle Trail Foundation, Inc. Rewiring Refresher Course
Marinette Area Chamber Foundation, Inc.
community and civic affairs, health and human services, and the Dial Help, Inc. Tigerton Main Street, Inc. Portage County 4-H
Marinette County 4-H
Door County Economic Development, Inc.
environment in our service territory. Town Line 4-H Club Portage County Fair
Marinette County Historical Society
Downtown Green Bay Charitable, Inc. Town of Morrison Volunteer Fire Dept. Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Marquette General Hospital, Inc.
Ducks Unlimited Town of Oneida Volunteer Fire Dept.
In 2006, 140 employees and retirees participated in this program, Wausau Ag Adventure
Marshfield Clinic
Eagle River Recreation Association Town of Woodboro First Responders Wausau Dairy Breakfast
Mercy Health Foundation, Inc.
giving 13,146 total volunteer hours, resulting in $14,000 in donations Eastshore Humane Association, Inc. Trees for Tomorrow Wausau Farm-City Dinner
Merrill Historical Society, Inc.
from the foundation. Eastshore Industries, Inc. Trout Unlimited Wisconsin Ag Stewardship Initiative
Minocqua Winter Park Trail Fund Corp.
Emergency Rescue Squad, Inc. Twin Counties Free Clinic, Inc. Wisconsin Agribusiness Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.
Encompass Child Care, Inc. Two Rivers Historical Society Wisconsin FFA Foundation
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Environmental Part Trust of Sheboygan County Two Rivers Main Street, Inc. Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
National Railroad Museum, Inc.
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Two Rivers-Mishicot Area Ecumenical Pantry Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
National Wild Turkey Federation
Family Educational Broadcasting Corp. United Fund & United Way Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program
Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay
of Door County
Unity Limited Partnership
Neville Public Museum
Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Inc.
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
NEW Community Clinic
Family Violence Center, Inc.
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
NEW Community Shelter, Inc.
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