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Battle Creek, Michigan
49017-3604
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YOU
2021   MAKE OUR
       COMMUNITY
       BETTER!
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THE LEW BOYD ROOM                                                                           ANNUAL REPORT
                                               AT THE KOOL FAMILY
                                               COMUNITY CENTER
                                                                                                    Page 3    From the Battle Creek Community
                                                                                                              Foundation Leadership ...
                                                                                                    Page 5    Sadie Penn
      The Kool Family Community Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Battle Creek
                                                                                                              Memorial
      Community Foundation, is excited to share the newly renovated Lew Boyd Room with
      the community. The largest event room at the center now boasts much-needed                    Page 7    Chigo Manu
      technical and structural updates as well as a sleek facelift. The Center is proud of the                Youth Alliance Committee Profile
      versatility and atmosphere the ‘new’ Lew Boyd Room offers and is certain residents of          Page 9    Cindy Thomas
      Battle Creek will be as well.                                                                           Friend of Philanthropy
         • The Lew Boyd Room Underwent an                                                           Page 13   Whitney Wardell
               extensive and complete                                                                         Young Professional Profile
               update in 2019.                                                                      Page 15   Chris T. Christ
         • The Lew Boyd Room functions as a single                                                            In Memorium
               or multi-room venue with use of                                                      Page 17   In Memorium
               curtain divider system.
         • Specialized lighting and sound system.
                                                                                                    Page 19   Heritage Society Members
         • Updated Technology                                                                       Page 23   Peecoon Allen
         • New, updated flooring.                                                                              Small Business Profile
         • Open floor plan allowing for unique                                                       Page 25   BCCF Finance and Investments
               event customization.                                                                           Fiscal year 2020-2021
         • Open space allowing for social distancing
         • State of the art air purification system
                                                                                                    Page 26   Board of Trustees Listing
                                                                                                    Page 27   Kim Brubaker
         For more information about the Lew Boyd                                                              Ambassador Profile
         Room or other spaces, contact Kool Family                                                  Page 29   BCCF Staff and Affiliates
         Community Center at (269) 965-0000.                                                        Page 30   Remember Our Children Fund
                                                                                                              Memorials and Honorariums
                                                                                                    Page 31   BCCF Donor Listing
                                                                                                    Page 40   Fund for Battle Creek Honorary
                                                                                                              Donors

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FUND FOR BATTLE CREEK
    HONORARY DONORS
    Unrestricted funds enable the Battle Creek Community Foundation to respond to the ever-changing community needs to enhance
    the quality of community life. Gifts to the Fund for Battle Creek (our unrestricted fund) provide increased grantmaking opportuni-
    ties to address the broadest range of local needs. All grants are reviewed and selected by a committee of diverse community volun-
    teers. If a donor contributes a total of $5,000 or more to this unrestricted grantmaking fund, Their name is listed in this ongoing
    tribute.

    The Battle Creek Community Foundation honors and recognizes the following individuals for their generosity to our community as
    a Fund for Battle Creek Honorary Donor and we want to express our sincere gratitude for your generosity on behalf of
    our community.

    A Battle Creek Physician             Margaret L. Hensley*                   Keith M. & Mary L. Schroder*
              & Family                   Virginia M. Hensley*                   Nancy Ann Sharp*
    Judy Ackerman*                       J. Kline Hobbs*                        Gail and Jim Sholl
    Anonymous                            Stanley H. and Anna M. Horn            James and Betty Siemers*
    John & Bridget Banks                 Frances Minges Isaac*                  Margaret E. Smith
    Guido A. & Elizabeth                 J. Chris Schweitzer                    Ronald S. & Linda V. Sootsman
              H. Binda*                            Foundation Fund              Sunshine Toyota
    Lois Brenner*                        Stephen & Sue Ann Jessup               Duane and Maralyn Sutfin
    Charles H. Bridges*                  Viola V. Johnson                       Anna Theodore*
    A. Robert and Betsy Briere*          Larraine Matusak* and                  Claire D. Townsend*
    Ora D. Broad*                        Constance Julius*                      Sonya A. Trowbridge*
    Michael & Kimberly                   Peter M. Kelley                        Frances S. Turner*
              Brubaker                   Kellogg Company                        Roger N. Turner*
    Jo Buckenberger                      Kellogg's Corporate                    Virg Uitvlugt
    Fred and Dorothy Buhler*                       Citizenship Fund             Pete & Sharon Van Vranken
    Hobart and Laura                     Roy & Beulah Kendall*                  Arnold & Margaret Van Zanten*
    Chipman*                             Dr. William M. & Helen                 Ruard & Mary Clare
    Consumers Energy                               P. Kirkland*                           Vanderploeg*
              Foundation                 George & Doris Laimbeer*               W.K. Kellogg Foundation
    Edna Cook*                           Joseph H. and Virginia                 Donnis M. Walterhouse*
    Ann D. & Robert de S.                          S. Laurinec*                 Carolyn J. Warner*
    Couch*                               Joseph E. & Virginia L. Lonning*       Christine White*
    Robert and Kathryn                   Mildred Machemer*                      William E. & Patricia A. LaMothe
              Crozier*                   Mahesh & Roshan Karamchan-                       Educational Fund
    Jim & Rita Davis                     dani Family Fund                       Jeffrey Minor & Donald
    Robert & Eleanor DeVries             Mary E. Maley                                    Williamson
    Leonard W. & Dorotha                 Paul & Edna McArthur*                  Williamson Fund
              C. Dott*                   Raymond and Olive McCrary*             A Battle Creek Physician & Family
    Forrest W. Earl*                     Hugh McPherson*                        Fred M. Woodruff & Barbara
    Enquirer Newspaper in                Finley D. McRae III                              Deo Woodruff
    Education Program, Inc.              Horace & Pat Mechem*                   S. A. Yannitelli, M.D.*
    Dan & Mary Eriksson                  John and Barbara Melangton
    William D. Farley*                   Robert B. & Olive Miller*
    Farley Estes Dowdle                  Arnold L. & Viola C. Moffat*
    Funeral Home &                       Dr. Emory & Mary Morris*
              Cremation Care             Melva M. Norman*
    Tom and Dolores                      Herta Oswalt*
              Feldpausch*                Elizabeth S. & Gordon E.
    Richard Fitzpatrick                            Peckham*
    Lucile D. Foster*                    Richard G. and Clara D. Phelps*
    Florence Gavney*                     Gerald and Mary Phelps*
    GHS Corporation                      Louise H. Phillipps*
    Dr.* & Mrs. Paul Gieser              Harold A. Phillips*
    Charles L.* and                      Eva C. Plummer*
              Karen S. Grant             Dr. Richard & Katherine Prebish
    Herbert H. Hasson*                   Marguerite S. Roll*

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                                                     continued support of the Foundation.
                                                                                                                                  From the Battle Creek Community
     Cheryl Vander Veen
     Mr. and Mrs. Jeff VanHattum
                                       C. Glen Walter and Edite B.
                                       Walter, M.D.
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Robert M.
                                                                                    Wilson III
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Wilson
                                                                                                                                  Foundation Leadership ...
     Sharon Vaniderstine               Mr. and Mrs. James Walter
     Lori VanNortwick                  Hedlun Walton                      Jerry Wilson                                            We at the Battle Creek Community Foundation know great             All organizations must grow and change in order to remain
     Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Vanstralen      Melissa Walton                     Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Wilson                          things lie ahead for our community. The events of the past         of service. BCCF is no different. This is a moment of
     Mr. and Mrs. Alex VanZanten       Bob Ward                           Kate and Kendra Wilson                                  year have proven what can be accomplished when people              transition for the Foundation. It is our time to use what we
     Mr. and Mrs. Steve Varner         Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ward             Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Winbigler                          come together to support and empower each other. There             have learned in our decades of supporting Battle Creek to
     Colleen Vascher and               Evette Wardell                     Mr. and Mrs. Elton Winchell
                                                                                                                                  are no limits to what we can do when we are united.                take a step forward. BCCF is strong, but we can become even
               Glenda Bailey           Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warner           Amy Winchell
                                                                          Sandra Winchell                                                                                                            stronger. By making internal changes we will be better able
     Mary Vasquez                      Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Warner
     Chef Cherry Vassar                Ms. and Ms. Kelly Warner           Cathy A. Winer                                          For its part, BCCF is dedicated to bringing some of the most       to offer support and guidance to our community well into
     Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vaughn            Lori Warner                        Bill and Francie Winslow                                basic necessities and services to those in our community           the future.
     Thelma Vaughn                     Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Warriner      Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Winton                              who need them most. We have been busier than ever this
     Betty Veatch                      Giselle Wasfie                      Patience Witherell                                      year working hand-in-hand with the community to address            Serving the people, our community, businesses and
     Tara L. Veater                    Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wathen            Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wojcik                             such concerns as food availability, shelter and social justice.    organizations of Battle Creek is the Battle Creek Community
     Sherie Veramay                    Roberta Wathen                     Mrs. Susan D. Wolfe                                                                                                        Foundation’s highest responsibility. We take our role
     Cindy Vergin                      Mr. and Mrs. Bo Weatherly          Delia Wolfe                                             Whether providing or facilitating financial support or rolling      seriously and are proud to serve our community. BCCF
     Eric VerHey                       Laura Webb                         Cindy Womack                                            up our sleeves and contributing in a more hands-on manner,         belongs to Battle Creek. Our pledge is to continue to grow,
     Mr. and Mrs. Terry Vette          Glenna C. Webster                  Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Woodliff                            BCCF has been there to respond in the most effective way            continue to listen, continue to learn and continue to
     VFW MECWARF Post 5319             Paul Weech                         Deanna Woodliff
                                                                                                                                  possible. We know the strides made in the last year are just       respond to you as your community foundation.
     Johnny Vice                       Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Wehling     Worgess Insurance Agency
     Victory Life Church               Marjorie Weil                      Mr. and Mrs. Donald M.                                  a beginning and we are committed to continuing and build-
     Mr. and Mrs. Dale Vincent         Denise Wein                                  Worthington II                                ing on the progress made.
     Mr. and Mrs. Dean Vincent         Mr. and Mrs. Art Welch             Mr. and Mrs. John
     Vision Services, P.C.             Karen A. Weller                              T. Worthington                                BCCF believes in Battle Creek and last year you proved you
     Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Vondell          Wells Equipment Sales, Inc.        Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wright                               believe as well. Your generosity and trust in the Foundation
     Nils and Zena Vos                 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wells           Jane M. Wright                                          resulted in $145 million in assets, a 33% increase from the
     Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G. Voss
     W.K. Kellogg Foundation
                                       Linda Wendt
                                       Brian W. Wensauer
                                                                          Lindsay Wriston
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Wuori
                                                                                                                                  previous year, the highest in BCCF’s history. We cherish the
                                                                                                                                  value you place on the Foundation and its role in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dr. Elishae S. Johnson             Brenda L. Hunt
     Susan M. Wagley
     Cynthia Wagner
                                       Joann Werner
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Westrin
                                                                          Cheryl Wynn
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Yates
                                                                                                                                  community and strive to be worthy of your faith in us.            PhD, LPC, TLLP, CAADC              President and CEO
     Rachel Wagner-Kaiser
     Gary Walbridge
                                       Mr. and Mrs. James R. Whalen
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wheeler
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Larry Yeck
                                                                          Mrs. Rose M. Yore
                                                                                                                                  With that goal in mind, BCCF has turned an eye inward as          Chairperson
     David and Gail Walbridge
     Pamela Waldron
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Leon White
                                       Alana White
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Yother
                                                                          Mr. and Mrs. Robert Youmans
                                                                                                                                  well. We are working on bettering ourselves technically and
                                                                                                                                  through staff development. A new, streamlined website and          Board of Trustees
     Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Walker Jr.   Mr. and Mrs. James                 Mr. and Mrs. George Youndall                            updated software which will allow us to more effectively
     Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Walker              K. Whitehouse            Benjamin Young                                          accomplish our goals are being implemented. We have also
     Kyra Wallace                      Dr. and Mrs. Craig D. Whitmore     Young's Gas Services, Inc.                              added new investment managers and accounting staff.
     Shirley E. Wallace                Stephen Whittaker                  Mr. and Mrs. John L. Zanetti                            These changes have allowed us to focus more on strategic
     Renita Wallen                     Carol G. Wigent                    Dr. Sophie Zaplitny                                     planning, which is key to securing the longevity and
                                       Wilbur's Plumbing, Inc             Maria Zaplitny                                          effectiveness of the Foundation.
                                       Karen Willard
                                       April Willbur
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Charles O.
                                       Williams
                                       Angela M. Williams
                                       Maya Williams
                                       The Eunice Tyler Birthday Club
                                       Ladies
                                       Williamson Fund
                                       Jeffrey Minor and Donald
                                       Williamson
                                       Williamston Hardware
                                       Williamston Lodge No 153
                                       Willis and Jurasek, CPAs and
                                       Consultants
                                       Marcus Willis
                                       Thomas Willmon
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    DONOR LISTING                                   The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and
                                                    continued support of the Foundation.

    Mr and Mrs. Douglas L. Smith      Thomas Stachnik                   Brock Swartzle                    Matt Tillman
    Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Smith      Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stafford         Ron Sweet                         Mr. and Mrs. Mike P. Timmons
    Benjamin Smith                    S.M.A.B.A. (WORLDSERIES)          Eva Sweet                         Karla Timmons
    Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith           Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stange       Shannon Sweet                     Charles Truex
    Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Smith      Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stanton       Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R.           Brent Todd
    Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith            Amy Stanton                       Swisher                           Terris and Karen Todd
    Justin Smith                      Mr. and Mrs. Hans Stark           Lindsay R. Swisher                Anne Tokarski
    Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Smith     Marcia Starkey                    Mr. and Mrs. Kurt T. Swope        Tracie Tomak
    Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Smith        State Farm Insurance -            Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Swope     Tommy and Company Inc.
    Mr. and Mrs. Randall B. Smith              Lisa Sands               Sysco Corporation                 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trammel
    Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Smith     State Farm Insurance -            T&R Total Lawn Care               Mrs. Iesha Trevino
    Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith                  Sandy Woods              T&T Contractors                   Kurt Tribbett
    Mrs. Barbara M. Smith             Marleen Stauffer, Tom and          Mr. and Mrs. Bryon G. Taber       Ellie Tribbett
    Pat Smith                         Tonya Ackerman, Sabrina,          Kimberly Taft                     Lisa D. Tribbett
    Charlotte Smith                   Ashley, Katurena, Whitney,        Kelly Taunt                       Trimco
    Diane Smith                       Marcus and Kyler                  Marvin Taylor                     Trojan Heat Treat Co., Inc.
    LaDora J. Smith                   Barbara Steele                    Mr. and Mrs. David M. Taylor      Sunday Troutman
    Laura Smith                       Steensma Lawn and                 Mr. and Mrs. James C. Taylor      Elizabeth E. Trumbull
    Patty Smith                                Power Equipment          Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Taylor   Tsoumas Family Fund
    Ms. Sarah R. Smith                Stephen J. Watts, M.D. PLLC       Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Taylor        Rick and Linda Tsoumas
    Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Smitley   John F. and Patricia Stetler      Thomas Taylor                     Joyce Tuck
    Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Snyder         Willow Stevens                    Mr. and Mrs. William Tefft         Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Tucker
    Melissa Sodeman                   Joseph and Clara Stewart          Mr. and Mrs. James H. Telfer      Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Tuffo
    Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Sofia      Carol D. Stewart                  Middle Cities                     Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Tuggle
    Luann J. Sommers                  Mr. and Mrs. Don Stilwell                   Education Association   Mr. and Mrs. Michael
    Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Sonneville   Anna Stinson                      Marvin TenBrink                              D. Tungate
    Amy South                         Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stover       Rebecca Terpening                 Kimberly Turbin
    Southern Michigan                 Kathleen Strang                   Territorial Brewing Company       Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Tuttle
              Bank and Trust          Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Stratton   The Cutsinger Group               U.S. Department of Justice
    Southwest Florida Community       Amber Straub                      The Doghouse                      U.S. Lumber Company
    Foundation                        Strause Refrigeration, Inc.       The Guido A. and Elizabeth H.     Claudia Uchida
    SpartanNash Foundation            Streak Free Window                          Binda Foundation        United Community Ministries
    Michelle Spoelma                           Cleaning Services, LLC   The Kendall Group                 Alliance of Battle Creek
    Erin Spohn                        Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Streed        The Korff Foundation               United Way of Greater
    Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B.           Marla Strickler                   The Miller Foundation                        St. Louis, Inc
    Spooner                           Don Horner and Marilyn            The PNC Financial                 United Way of the Battle Creek
    Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Spriggel             Cooke Strobel                      Services Group                     and Kalamazoo Region
    Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Squires   Mark and Susan Stuart             The Sherwin-Williams Company      Upston's Lawn and Garden, LLC
    St. Peter Lutheran Church         Mrs. Deanna Stults                The Truth & Titus Collective      - Tyler J. Upston
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Douglas              Thomas F. Olin Family             Judy Vaccaro
                                               C. Sturdivant                      Foundation Fund         Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vaden
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Styers    Jeffrey Thomas                     Mr. Harold L. Vaive
                                      Suburban Barber Shop              Peter Thomas                      Rudolf and Barbara Van Baal
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Jack Suggs           Nicole Thomas                     Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B.
                                      Kjersten Sullivan                 Carla Thompson Payton                        Van Boven
                                      Summit Pointe                     Mr. and Mrs. Greg Thompson        Gary Van Horn
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sundalius       Diane Thompson                    Michael and Barbara
                                      Sunshine Toyota                   Roberta Thompson                             Van Houten
                                      Susan and Peter Ordway Fund       Reid and Stacia Thompson          Mr. and Ms. Michael C.
                                      Jim and Susan (Parlin) Luplow     Bonita A. Thomson                            Van Houten
                                      Mr. and Mrs. James L. Svinicki    Thrun Law Firm, P.C.              Mr. and Mrs. Peter
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Steve Swafford        Joyce M. Tibbs                               Van Middlesworth
                                      Mrs. Karen Swafford                Tichenor, Inc.                    Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
                                      Colleen Swank                     Tiffany's Pizza                               Vanden Heuvel
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Swanson    Lynn, Sally, Terrie, Kitty and    Robert Vandenburgh

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     DONOR LISTING                                   The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and
                                                     continued support of the Foundation.
                                                                                                                                             SADIE PENN
                                                                                                                                             The Battle Creek Community Foundation lost a founding          In 2009, Sadie created a scholarship honoring her late
                                                                                                                                             member and the community lost a guiding light this year        husband. The scholarship is awarded to students attending
     Jean Price                       Karen Reeves                      Marlene Romans                     Mr. and Mrs. David Schuring       with the passing of Sadie Penn.                                the University of Michigan Law School, Shelton Penn’s alma
     Margaret Price                   Nanci J. Regni                    Benjamin and Amy Roosevelt         Daniel Schwark
                                                                                                                                                                                                            mater. In 2013, Sadie established the Sadie W. Penn Schol-
     Professional Muffler and Brake     Mr. and Ms. John F. Reichardt     Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Root        John J.H. Schwarz, M.D.
                                                                                                           Schweitzer Foundation Business    Sadie was an integral part of the Foundation’s birth and a     arship. These scholarships are given to students pursuing
     ProFormance DJ's LLC             Mr. Brent Reid                    Roots Lawn Service, LLC
                                      John and Paulette Reid and        Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Rose         Fund                              fierce champion of Battle Creek. Her dedication to service      post-secondary degrees in the field of education at colleges
     Richard Prough
     Elaine Prough                    Greg and Dawn Gydesen             Thomas Rose                        Schweitzer, Inc.                  was well known, as was her devotion to education.              and universities in the state of Michigan.
     Diane Pung                       Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Reincke     Merry Rosenberg                    David and Nancy Schweitzer
     Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Putnam    Beth Reindel                      Sofia Rosenberg                     Cindy Schweitzer                  One of only three women to serve as a BCCF Trustee at the      Sadie was always humble, saying anyone could serve the
     Mr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Qualls     Remington Automatic Car Wash      Mr. and Mrs. Dale J. Rosene        Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Scott         Foundation’s inception, Sadie recalled those early days        community if they just took the time and made the effort.
     Poppy Quattlebaum                The Morel Donor Fund              Rosler Metal Finishing             Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Scully     fondly.                                                        Her pride in the Foundation and the way it has continued
     John Quick                       Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Repair       M. Joanna Ross                     Robert Sebring                                                                                   to benefit Battle Creek never wavered. Nor did her dedica-
     R and R Drummonds LLC            Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Replogle   Susan Ross                         Second Missionary                 “I was so very proud and please to have been selected for      tion to the community itself.
     R.A. Lapland and                 Joseph R. Reynolds                Rotary Club of Battle Creek                  Baptist Church          the first Board,” she said in a 2016 interview.
               Associates, Inc.       Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rhodes         Mr. and Mrs. William G.            Robert Secrist
                                                                                                                                                                                                            “I enjoyed my life in Battle Creek very much,” she stated.
     R.I.S.E. Corp.                   Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rial                    Rothney                   Mr. and Mrs. James G. Seedorf
                                                                                                           Mike, Kate and Elise Segal        She called her time with BCCF “a wonderful experience.         Though her loss will be felt keenly, Sadie Penn’s impact on
     R.W. Mercer Company, Inc.        Richard A. Henry Funeral Home     Leeann Rothwell
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth I.           Mr. Jack W. Rotman and Ms.         David Segall                      The opportunity to serve will always be one of the high-       the Foundation and Battle Creek will live on through the
     Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rabbideau
     Mr. and Mrs. Christopher         Richards                          Susan MacFadden                    Servpro of North                  lights of my life.”                                            good works of BCCF and the recipients of the scholarships
               J. Rabbitt             Michelle Richardson               Marjorie Rowley                              Calhoun County                                                                         she created.
     Mr. and Mrs. Robert              Jim Richmond                      Helen Royal                        Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Shaffer     Sadie said those years were full of hard work as the first
               W. Rabideau            Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rickman       Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Ruble          Mrs. Rose Mary Shaffer             Board charted a course which would carry the Foundation
     Elizabeth Raleigh                Robert Ridgeway and Lisa          Lori Rupe                          Abe Shah                          on for decades to come.
     Eladio R. (Chico) and            Walker                            Mike Rupert                        Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shank
               Judy M. Ramirez        RidgeWear Sports and Imprint-     Jennifer Rupp                      Nicole Shannon                    “We used to have quite interesting conversations around
     Kelsey Ramsey                    ing                               Ann Whitfield Rushevics            Ravi Sharma, M.D.                 that table,” she said. “We certainly had our battles from
     Mr. and Mrs. Donald Randazzo     Norm Riester                      Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rust             Debra Shaver
                                                                                                           Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Shaw Jr.
                                                                                                                                             time to time. And you know, the women seemed to win
     Tad and Bonnie Randolph          Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rietsma         Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Ruthruff
                                      Mark and Katrina Riggs            RW Mercer Co                       Esther M. Shaw                    most of the time.”
     Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
               K. Rathburn            Right Choice Dental PC            Andrew Sabolic                     Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Shears
     Lisa M. Rayhons                  Mr. Daniel R. Riippa and Mrs.     Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Sackrider   Sheets Trucking, Inc.             After 22 years Sadie left the Board of Trustees in 1996. She
     Rays Septic Tank Cleaning        Tammy L. Tolf Riippa              David Salerno                      Patricia A. Sheets                and late husband, Judge Shelton C. Penn, Chief Justice of
     Julie Raysin                     Rima Manufacturing Company        Matilla Sanders                    Sally Sheets                      the 10th District Court, also had to leave Battle Creek for
     Mr. and Mrs. John Rechtsteiner   Dianne Ritter                     Sara Sanger                        Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Sherban     retirement in Arizona due to health concerns.
     Edward Rector                    Mr. Edwin V. Ritzler              Santo, Maria, Frank and John       Mr. and Mrs. Gary K. Sherman
     Mr. and Mrs. William Redman      Bill Rizor                        Zanetti Foundation                 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff H. Sherman       Still, Sadie’s love of Battle Creek and her support of the
     Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Reed      Larry and Kathy Rizor             Marilyn Sauder                     Sherriff-Goslin Company            Foundation never wavered. She remained a valued advisor
     Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reed          Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Roach         Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Sawyer    Mr. and Mrs. James Sholl          even after her time on the Board ended. She also estab-
     Mr. and Mrs. Troy A. Reehl       Robert Hoffer                      Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Saxton        Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey
                                                                                                                     B. Shouldice
                                                                                                                                             lished two scholarship funds.
     Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Rees                    Family Foundation      Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Saye
                                      Mr. Arthur E. Roberts and Mrs.    Xenia Rose Schafer                 Julia C. Shouldice
                                      Betty J. Lujan-Robe               Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scheid        Dawn Sickbert
                                      Cheryl Roberts                    Theresa Schiefer                   Shawn Siddall
                                      Mr. and Mrs. L. Shelby            Sara Schillio                      Bill and Natalie Simonds
                                                 Robertson              Mrs. Jo Schils                     Simply Sensational Berries, LLC
                                      Pollis Robertson                  Mr. and Ms. Richard A. Schlatter   Sims Heating and Cooling
                                      Dr. and Mrs. Kendall H. Robins    Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schnaare                Service, Inc.
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Calvin L. Robinson   Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. Schneider    Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sine
                                      Kristin J. Robinson               Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schnorr       Duane Sitkiewicz
                                      Mark Rocca                        Steven M. Schonhoff                 Mrs. Connie L. Skidmore
                                      Nick Rocca                        Sharon Schrock                     Jacqueline A. Slaby
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Denny Rocco          William J. Schroer                 Mrs. Karen Slack
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Ricky R. Rockwell    Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schuckel   Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. Slamer
                                      Chris Roebuck                     Elizabeth and Lee Schultheiss      Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Slocum
                                      Rogers Glass Window               Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Schultz    Small Business Administration
                                                 and Door, Inc.         Mrs. Catherine C. Schulz           Barbara Smith
                                      Chris Rogers                      Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Schupan       Jack L. Smith

                                                                                                                                                                      Founding Trustee Memorium
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    Michigan Health Endowment          Amanda Moon                      Nichols Accounting              Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Pence
    Fund                               David Charles Moore              Anne Nichols                    Penetrator Events
    Michigan Nonprofit Association      Mr. and Mrs. David G. Moore      Leota N. Nihart                 Jeffrey Penick
    Michigan State Housing             Jason Moore                      NN, Inc.                        Pennfield Animal Hospital
    Development Authority              Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Moore      Sarah Noah                      Pennfield Athletic Boosters
    Micro Form Inc.                    Mr. Timothy M. Moore and         Mr. and Mrs. Phil Noakes        Pennfield Optimist Club of
    Mrs. Charlene E. Mihalus                     Pati A. Scobey         Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noller       Battle Creek
    Miller Family Fund                 Ellen Moore                      North Avenue Church of God      Pennfield Pizza
    Miller Financial Services/Joseph   Kathryn Moore                    NorthPointe Woods               Pennfield Presbyterian Church
    P. Miller                          Ruth Jane Moore                  Northwestern Mutual - Charles   Pennfield Self Storage
    Christine Miller                   Betty Moorehead                  D. Walker                       Bill Penty
    Mr. and Mrs. Allyn L. Miller       Moose Creek Woodworks, Inc.      William Carl Norton             Mr. and Mrs. William B. Penty
    Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miller          James Moreno and                 Nottawaseppi Huron Band of      Doug Pepper
    Mr. and Mrs. Christopher                     Cynthia M. Fritz                 the Potawatomi        Mr. and Mrs. Getulio J. Perelli
              L. Miller                Mr. and Mrs. Clyde               NWO Beverage, Inc.              Anthony Perkins
    Mr. and Mrs. David B. Miller                 W. Morgan Jr.          Neil and Rebecca Nyberg         Ralph L. Pernice
    Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Miller     Tim Morley                       Oakland Industrial Properties   Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Perry
    Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Miller          Dr. John B. Morris               Gary R. Oberlin, Jr.            Roxie Perry
    Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Miller     Mr. and Mrs. James M. Morris     Mr. and Mrs. John Oberlin       Jim and Olive Pessetti
    Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Miller      Kathryn Morris                   Thomas Oberlin                  Timothy R. Hutson
    Cynthia Miller                     Hugh Morrison                    Tracy Obey                      Jerry C. and Janet M. Petersen
    Sacred Conversations on            Mrs. Linda Morrison and Mr.      Kelly L. O'Connor               Karen J. Petersen
              Race Book Group          Michael Wales                    Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ohmer       Dave Peterson
    Luanna Miller, Randy Rockwell      Motor Shop Electrical            Jo Ellen O'Keefe                Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Peterson
    and Ricky Rockwell                           Construction           Mr. and Mrs. Alan O'Leary       Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Peterson
    Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Mills       Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mueller       Omni Community Credit Union     Darla Peterson
    Larry Mills                        Rebecca Muma                     Ms. Hannah Oo                   Ms. and Ms. Sue A. Peterson
    Minges Creek Athletic Club         Mumford, Schubel, Macfarlane     Organizational Solutions, LLC   Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.
    Victoria Mitchell                            and Barnett PLLC       Kristy Orns                     Petredean
    Vidette Bullock Mixon              Mr. and Mrs. Marty Munn          Beatrice Orns                   Carol Petredean
    Maurice Mixon                      Jackie Munn                      Mr. and Mrs. Joel J. Orosz      Nancy Pflueger
    Yukinao Mizuta                     Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy      Dan, Tracie, and Rachel         Jeff Phelen
    Mobile Giving Foundation           Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Muster             Osterhart             Dr. Joyce K. Phillips
    Tracy Monroe                       Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Myatt   Tim Ostrander                   Elaine and Donald Phillips
    MonsterMotors.com                  Myers Chiropractic Clinic        Anna Elaine Oswalt              Anne Phillips
    Mr. Ronald Monte and Mr.           Mishelle Myers                   Mr. and Mrs. Stanley K. Otto    Mr. and Mrs. Delvin Phipps
    James R. Armstrong                 National Illumination and        Mr. and Mrs. David Ours         Mary Pickering
    Judith (Judy) Montych                        Sign Corporation       Robert L. Outman                Mr. and Mrs. David Pinneo
    Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moody           Nature Nannies Lawn              Outstretched Hand Initiative    Larry Pio and Suzanne Darling
                                       Mr. and Mrs. James J. Nazar      Mr. and Mrs. Guy P. Owens       Pizza Sam's
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Matt Neal           Madison Packer                  Deborah Ploehn
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Nelson   Mr. and Mrs. Ron Page           Plumbers and Pipefitters' Local
                                       Jaime Nemire                     Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer         Union 333
                                       Doug and Judy Nettleton          Donna J. Pape                   Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Poet
                                       Network for Good                 Jean Parker                     Ponderosa Poultry
                                       Mr. Paul A Neumeyer              Parks Maintenance, Inc.         Ann Porter
                                       Elizabeth Neumeyer               Marilyn E. Parks                Post Balloon Club Inc.
                                       New China Moon of Battle         Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K.        Post Consumer Brands, LLC
                                       Creek, LLC                                 Parsons Jr.           Mrs. Virginia Potts
                                       New Deliverance/Joshua Army      Paschal Burial Vault Service    Mr. and Mrs. Don Powers
                                       Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie R. Newby     Raymond Payne                   Prairieview Elementary School
                                       Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Newlands       Teresa Pearce                   Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Pratt
                                       Newman Construction              Lee Peck                        Elizabeth Pratt
                                       Terry L. Newton                  Jennifer Peck                   Prebish Chiropractic Centre - Dr.
                                       Nexthermal                       Joyce Peck                      Andrew Yockey Sports
                                       Nicholas J. Van De               Mrs. Betty Lou Peiffer                     Chiropractic
                                                 Moortell, DDS          Linda Pell                      Precise Machining
                                                                                                                  Unlimited LLC
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                                                                                                                                        CHIGO MANU
                                                                                                                                        For Battle Creek Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council            “Being a person of color myself and just (for) minorities in
     Michael and Jean Marie King     Jean Krohn                        Marcia and Richard Lievense     Donna Martin                     (YAC) Vice-Chair Chigo Manu, activism and volunteerism have             general,” makes racial equity a personal cause, Manu explained.
     Robert King                     KSS Enterprises                   Family Fund                     Mr. and Mrs. Bob Martin          always gone hand-in-hand.
     Jane King                       Dawn Kuder                        Life is Good, Inc.              Roger and Fran Martin                                                                                    While he appreciates the opportunities he has and says he is lucky
     Jennifer King                   Sandra Kuhn                       Lighthouse Funeral and Crema-   Michelle Martin                  Manu says he was excited about the opportunity to apply for and         to be confident in his own right, he knows that isn’t the norm for
     Margaret King                   Dan and Cathy Kunitzer            tion Services, LLC              MassMutual                       join YAC, especially given his passion for racial and social equity,    others. Which is where People for Equity and Students for Equity
     Dave and Liz Kinnisten          Molly C. LaBelle                  Lighthouse Title Group          Herbert J. Masters               which he feels YAC members are particularly well-placed to              can step in.
     Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kinter     Mr. and Ms. Roger T. LaBonte      Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lincoln       Maureen Matheson                 address.
     Kitchen Enterprises, Inc. -     Sherry LaChapell                  Roxanne Lindquist               Victoria L. Mathews                                                                                      “Just to make sure that everyone has what they need to grow. (To
     Scholtzsky's                    Rhonda LaChapelle                 Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsey       Sharon Matthies                  “YAC is kind of like a large voice from youth that is actually recog-   have the) same materials, same support and same acceptance. To
     Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek    Ladies of Redemption              Sonja Lindsey                   Dr. Larraine R. Matusak*         nized by the city and…the Foundation. Who better to work                feel wanted and at peace,” Manu said.
     Kiwanis Club of Lakeview        Karin M. Ladley                   Julia Linfors                   Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L.           through change than people who are going through the struggle?”
     Mr. and Mrs. Monte Kizzier      Mr. and Mrs. Corey T. LaGro       Mr. James R. Linton                       Matuschka                                                                                      Racial equity and opportunity are not the only causes Manu
     John M. Klein                   Kathie Lake                       Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Lipps    Mrs. Nancy L. Maurer             Manu was also recently selected as a youth placement on the             champions. He also derives satisfaction from volunteerism. One of
     Mr. and Mrs. John M. Klein      Lakeview Assisted Living          Howard* and Dorothy Liskow      Lou Ann Mawby                    BCCF Board of Trustees, something he is very excited about.             his favorite places to volunteer is the Food Bank.
     Thomas Klein                    Community, LLC                    Denise Little                   Jack and Norma Mawdsley
     Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kline          Lakeview Ford - Lincoln, Inc.     Local Union 475 UAW             Mrs. Randi May                   “I thought it would be a really cool and a pretty big opportunity,”     “The Food Bank is definitely near and dear to my heart,” he said.
     Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kline         Lakeview High School Class of     Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Loew     James Mayo                       he said.                                                                Adding he feels the Food Bank is “very accessible and it’s always
     Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L.          2020 Advisory Committee           Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Logan   Nan Mc Bain                                                                                              fun” to volunteer there.
     Klingaman                       Lakeview Schools Educational      Monica Lonk                     Patrick M. McAvoy                As with many things in the last year, Manu’s time with YAC at BCCF
     Mr. and Mrs. John Klingaman     Foundation                        Dr. and Mrs. Karl F. Loomis     Paul McClain                     hasn’t been exactly what he intended. Events were canceled,             While YAC, the equity groups and volunteerism keep Manu busy
     Lori Kneeland                   Donna Lambeth                     Teresa Lorraine                 Stacy McClendon                  meetings were held via Zoom and plans were put on hold.                 he still finds time to be involved in other pursuits. He is a member
     Carol D. Knockemus              William E. LaMothe                Christi Losinski                Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McClure                                                                           of the National Honor Society, a former Key Club member, plays
     Judith M. Knowles               Mrs. Barbara A. Landis            Love in Action Community        Gail D. McClure                  Still, “it did actually go better than I expected,” Manu said. And      soccer and is student body president; a position he also held
     Sally A. Knowles                Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lane             Baptist Ministries              Jane McCracken                   now the group is looking forward again. He is hopeful about what        during his junior year.
     Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P.         Helen M. Larder                   Mr. and Mrs. John T. Love       Stephanie McDonagh               YAC can accomplish.
     Koberstein                      Tom LaRocca                       Christina Lovingfoss            The McFadden Family - Ron                                                                                Like many his age, Manu is also busy planning his next steps after
     Mr. and Mrs. John A. Koerner    Carolyn C. Larsen                 Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Lowder   McFadden, Rene Berger, Chilli    Manu said he really began his philanthropic journey in middle           high school. He plans to specialize in cellular biology and immu-
     Joan Kohn                       Pam Lasley                        Janis Ludwig                    Miller, and Dianne Vance         school when faculty approached him about joining the youth              nology and acknowledges the events of 2020 have driven home
     KoKo, LLC                       Mr. Bradford E. Latty             Jeanne Lutz                     Robert D. and Shirley M. McFee   advisory council there. He decided to give it a try and hasn’t          the importance of that plan.
     Tim and Lyn Kool                Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. LaValley   Rose Lyle                       Robert McFletcher                looked back, saying he is very grateful for that initial opportunity.
     Marge Kool                      Law Office of Cindy L. Thomas       Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyon       Catherine S. McGarvey-James                                                                              “(COVID-19) definitely did push me toward it…but my whole life
     Mrs. Sandra J. Kopelman         Lawn Stars Group, LLC             M Johnson Fitness, LLC          Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H.           Today, Manu is heading into his senior year at Lakeview High            I’ve had this push to be in the medical field. I’ve always wanted to
     Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Korpela   Joan Lawrence                     Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mack                    McKay III              School and the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center. He is         make people’s lives better.”
     Carolyn Korstange               Cindy Leach                       Dawn E. Mack                    Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McKenna        also an active volunteer and champion of social issues.
     Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Kossen    Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ledbetter   Winifred Mackaluso              William McMaster
     Mr. and Mrs. Linn D. Kracht     Connie Lehmoine                   Mrs. Judy MacKinder             James McMeeking                  He is a member of People for Equity at Lakeview and is especially
     Julie Kracht                    Mrs. Candace Leibert              Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Maddix   Pearlie McNutt                   proud of an event the group held in observance of Black History
     Monica Kracht                   Bruce Leibert                     Maredda Magnus                  Mr. and Mrs. Robert McOscar      Month during his sophomore year. When COVID-19 changed the
     Jean W. Kraft                   Dr. Mark A. Lelle and Mrs.        Mahesh and Roshan Karam-        Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McPhail   landscape of schooling during Manu’s junior year, he and other
     Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Krause     Dianne Guenin-Lelle               chandani Family Fund            Rita McPhail                     like-minded students didn’t want their activism efforts to be
     Pam Krehnbrink                  Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. Lemmer       Mr. and Mrs. John F. Mahoney    Finley D. McRae III              derailed.
                                     Nancy Lemmon                      III                             Mr. and Mrs. George W.
                                     Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lennon         Carrie McCann Maiorano          Mechem                           To that end, Manu and several other area teens created Students
                                     Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey D. Leonard   Robbin Makled                   Maureen Mehtala                  for Equity. The group consists of teens from across the area who
                                     Ryan Leonard                      Mall City Mechanical            Deborah Melges                   want to “grow and learn about problems that people of color
                                     Leo's Metal and Wood Pallets,     Mr. and Mrs. Les Mallery        Kenneth Mensing                  experience,” he explained. While the group began virtually by
                                     Inc.                              Mike Mallos                     Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Merlano   necessity, Manu is hoping to soon begin meeting in person and
                                     Leramo Coffee Corporation          Jeff and Angie Hersha            Jr.                              planning activities and activities.
                                     Mr. and Mrs. Rieger Lesiow        Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mann     Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer
                                     Carol Lesiow                      Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manzinger   Margaret Michael                 He says his interest in equity for all just makes sense.
                                     Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lester           Jr.                             Michigan Association of County
                                     Beth Leverton                     Marilyn E. Parks Fund           Veterans Counselors
                                     Mr. Richard C. Lewin and Ms.      Linda Markham                   Michigan College Access
                                     Mary Slater                       Mr. and Mrs. John Marlatt       Network
                                     Roger and Sue Lewis               Georgia Marsh                   Michigan Economic Develop-
                                     Mrs. Ona Lewis                    Marsha Marshall                 ment Corporation
                                     Jessica Lewis                     Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Martens   Michigan Fitness Foundation

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    Patricia Green                    Henkel - Chrysler Jeep            Mike Huerta                       Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Johnson
    Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Greene                 Dodge Ram               Theresa (Smith) Huey              Mr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Johnson
    Kevin P. Greenman                 Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas Henkel     Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hughes          Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Johnson
    Mr. and Mrs. William W. Greer     Ms. Cheryl L. Henley and Ms       Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hughes       Debra Johnson
    Lisa Grenon                       Susan C. Bruns                    Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Hulce     Viola V. Johnson
    Grant Griglak                     Margaret L. Hensley*              Elaine Hulitt                     Carolann Jones Charitable Fund
    Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Grogg   Virginia M. Hensley*              Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Hull        Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Jones
    Dr. and Mrs. James M. Grubka      Heritage Chevrolet, Inc.          Lisa Hull                         Barb Jones
    Mr. and Mrs. Jon Grundemann       Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Herrington    Lorie Hume                        Cynthia Jones
    Bobbie Grundemann                 Mr. and Mrs. Arden L.             Gretchen and Paul Humiston        Lillian A. Jones*
    Maria Guerin                                Hetletvedt              Kent Humphrey                     Lisa Jones
    Mary L. Guthrie                   Alice Hewkin                      Mr. and Mrs. Duane Humphrey       Hazel Joplin
    Gutters R Us - New Horizon        Dr. Preston and Elizabeth Hicks   James Humphrey                    Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Jordan
    Property Management               Pamela Higgins                    Hungry Howie's #535               Ronald E. Jozwiak
    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Guy        Mr. and Mrs. David R. High        Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Hunt     K and J Tire and Service
    Mr. and Mrs. Edward Guzzo         Ken Hill                          Mr. David A. Hunt                            Spring Arbor, LLC
    Rev. and Mrs. Jim Gysel           Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hill         Brenda L. Hunt                    Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Kale
    H & R Block - Marshall            Hillsdale Cardiology PC           Huntington Bank                   Kambly Living Center
    Jim Haadsma                       Janeth Lamont Hinchman            Sue Hurd                          Mr. and Mrs. David Kammer
    Carlena G. Hacker                 HMB Drone Service                 Mr. and Mrs. Don Hurst            Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Kane
    Betsy Haddad                      Mr. and Mrs. Kim L. Hoag          Julie Huson                       Kathryn J. Olmstead Donor
    Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Halbert      Mr. Steve Hoelscher               Cathy Hutchison                              Advised Fund
    Michelle Halbert                  Julie Hoelscher                   Hutch's Food Center               Katz Well Drilling, Inc.
    Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halder        Kathleen Hofer                    Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Hyde         Tracey and John Kauppila
    Mr. Fred L. Ham                   Hoffman Brothers, Inc.             Mr. and Mrs. Dave E. Hyslop       Michelle Keagle
    Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton        Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Holbrook     Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ickes        Brad Kearns
    Sarah Hamric                      Mr. and Mrs. Mike Holcomb         Idle Hour Tavern                  James Keating
    Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Hargus    Mr. and Mrs. David Holder         Imani Fund                        Mr. and Mrs. David H. Keefer
    Ann Marie (Matonic) and           Paula Hollister                   Mary Diane Inman                  Mr. and Mrs. Lester Keeton
              Curtis Harold           Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Holmes     Insurance Network Agency, Inc.    Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keith
    Harper Creek Optimist of          Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmquist     Integrated Health Partners        Kyle Ann Keller
              Battle Creek            Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Holt       Integrity Apparel                 Robyn Keller
    Leonard and Nancy Harris          Donald Holtan                     Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ismirle     Kellogg Community College
    Mr. Thomas C. Harris              Rosanne Rocca Holton and          Rosheena Isom                     Kellogg Community
    Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Harvey              Michael Holton          J.E.C.K.S. Fund                              Credit Union
    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey        Home Depot Charity                Jackson Glass Works, Inc.         Kellogg Company
    Angela Hawk                       Homer Alumni Association          Vera Jackson                      Kellogg Company Twenty-Five
    Mrs. Donna Jean Hazel             Homer Community Schools           Ginger Jacobson                   Year Employees Fund, Inc.
    F&A Fabricating                   Homer FFA                         Hon. and Mrs. Michael L.          Kellogg's Corporate
    Judy A. Heidenreich               Maggie Honaker                    Jaconette                                    Citizenship Fund
    Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Helm         Honor Credit Union                Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. James       Mr. Kenneth D. Kemerling and
                                      Mr. Charles B. Hookway            John and Linda Jane               Ms. Charlotte L. Marshall
                                      Joe and Shermell Hooper           Mr. and Mrs. Ross L. Jarrard      Ken Stillwell Ford-Mercury, Inc.
                                      Mr. and Mrs. David N. Hoppe       Lisa Jasienski                    Kendall Electric Community
                                      Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Horan     JB Unlimited, LLC                            Project Fund
                                      Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hosey     Jacque Jennings-Carter            Dale Kennedy and Douglas
                                      Marilyn Hosking                   Stephen and Sue Ann Jessup                   W. White
                                      Andrew and Susan Howard           Mr. and Mrs. Danne Jewell         Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kennedy
                                      Michael and Martha Howard         Jim's Road Service, LLC           Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
                                      Richard and Jayne Howard          Susan Jiran                                  J. Kennedy
                                      Win and Leslie Howard             Joe and Mary Ann DeGennaro        Matt Kenney and Family
                                      Ann E. Howard                     Family Foundation                 Ken's M60 Grill
                                      Georgia Howard                    John Avery Family Fund            Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F.
                                      Mary Howell                       John C. and Mary Jane                        Kesselring
                                      Betty Howlett                               Howard Foundation       Lloyd and Karen Kibler
                                      HR Services Auto-                 Elishae S. Johnson, Ph.D.         Mary Anne Kidney
                                                Owners Insurance        Laurie Johnson Young              Paul Kiessling
                                      Karen K. Hreha                    Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson          Hunter King

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                                                                                                                                         CINDY THOMAS
                                                                                                                                         For Cindy L. Thomas, 2020/21 BCCF Friend of Philanthropy,        Typically, a luncheon is held in recognition of the Friend of
     Mr. and Mrs. Theodore E.      Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dowdle      Kaytee Faris                       Jenny Gagne                       serving people is the greatest reward. Whether volunteer-        Philanthropy recipient each year. However with COVID-19
     Dearing                       Dr. Christine Draper             Farley Estes Dowdle Fund           Gail M. and James K. Sholl        ing, providing representation or lending an ear, Thomas          restrictions in place, things were far from typical, which
     Mr. and Mrs. Michael W.       Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dregne      Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral        Family Trust Fund                 feels most gratified when helping.                                meant the standard celebration wasn’t possible.
     DeBoer                        Mrs. Elaine Drikakis             Home and Cremation Care            Gallagher Uniform
     Andrea DeLaGarza              Mr. and Mrs. Dan Drumm           Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Farnham        Karin Gallagher                   “It’s more about giving back to the community and I think
                                   Loretta A. Dugan                 Stephen Fedele, D.O.               Christine Galvin                                                                                   So BCCF and Thomas came up with an alternative plan. One
     Michael Delaware                                                                                                                    you have to lead by example,” she explained. “I’ve been
     Delmar and Audria M. Olsen    Mr. and Mrs. William R. Duggan   Ada Feldman                        Ganton Senior Communities                                                                          very much in the spirit of the Foundation and the Friend of
                                   Mr. and Mrs. Nelson M. Dull      Feldpausch Foundation              Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Gapske     asked to be on boards before…but I’d much rather be the          Philanthropy Award.
     Family Foundation
     DeMaagd GMC-Nissan, Inc.      Duncan Aviation                  Mary Oglesby Fenske                Abby Gardner                      background person.”
     Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dens-    Sara Dunn                        Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Ferguson    Mr. and Mrs. Gary Garland                                                                          A day was chosen for BCCF to supply lunches to Inasmuch
     more                          Samuel and Teresa Durham         Karolynn K. Ferguson               Charlotte L. Garlinger            That urge to be a means of support for those in need may be      House in Battle Creek, which provides emergency housing
     Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Durkee        Fick Wood Plumbing                 Sally J. Garman                   why Thomas found herself leaving a career in advertising         and meals to single women and children. Thomas said
     Inc.                          Dennis and Susan Duval           FireKeepers Casino - Hotel         Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Garside      sales to go into family law. While law always appealed to her,   delivering the meals with Foundation staff was very special,
     Mr. and Mrs. Mike Devine      Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Dye Jr.      First Presbyterian Church          Kent Gawart                       Thomas spent years pursuing successful careers in radio and      noting how eager and appreciative residents were.
     Shawn DeYoung                 Mr. Tom R. Dykstra               Catherine L. Fischer               Sherry Gearhart                   then advertising sales before making the leap. After testing
     Bonnie DeYoung                Mr. Jack E. Eagles               Elaine Fitzgerald                  Mr. and Mrs. William M.           the waters while working for Schroeder Degraw PLLC in her
                                                                    Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J.            Gebhard
                                                                                                                                                                                                          “To me, seeing that was way better than any award or
     Diamante Family               Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Easley                                                                         hometown of Marshall, Thomas knew law was the right fit.
                                   Ms. Merry Ellen Eason and Mr.    Flanders                           Tereze Gegaj                                                                                       luncheon,” Thomas said.
     Janet Dickerson Caldwell
     Carmen Dickinson-Copeland     Jim Keller                       Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Flannery   Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Geil
                                   Helen Easterly                   Miriam Fleming                     George's Service Center, Inc.     Today, she provides family law, estate planning and probate
     Mr. and Mrs. David E. Dillman
     Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dilsaver  Mr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Ebel      Mr. and Mrs. Kyle J. Fletcher      Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W.         estate services to clients from her office in Battle Creek.
     Kathy Dilsaver                Eby-Brown Company, LLC           Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Fleury     Geuder                            While Thomas says helping clients with adoption proceed-
     Dale R. and Karen L. Dittmer  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edler       Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M.        Mr. James Gies                    ings are her favorite days in court, she feels honored to help
     Danford M. Byrens             Krista Edwards                   Flynn, M.D.                        Gieser Family Fund                all of her clients in their time of need.
     Dix Accounting Services, Inc. Karen Egf                        Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Fogel        Alvon Giguere
     DJS Systems, Inc.             Ivan and Deborah Egnatuk         Fogg Motors                        Margaret G. Gilbert               Thomas has volunteered for Marshall United Way, Wilder
     Dr. and Mrs. James G. Dobbins Carol Egnatuk                    Folk Oil Company, Inc.             Mr. and Mrs. Erich Gilg           Creek Conservation Club and Calhoun County Agricultural &
     Libbi Dodd                    Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ehredt      Richard and Janet Folk             Marcus Glass                      Industrial Society (CCAIS), which operates and oversees the
     Gary Dodd                     Mr. and Mrs. Ron Eisenlohr       Carlos Fontana                     Jody L. Glover                    Calhoun County Fairgrounds. It was through her involve-
     Mr. and Mrs. James B. Doerr   Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Eitniear   Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fosdick         Don Goben
                                                                                                                                         ment with CCAIS that Thomas first saw what BCCF could do.
     Dr. and Mrs. John S. Dolbee   James Eldridge                   Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Foulkes          Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey
                                   Elite Companies, LLC             Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fowler      Allison Golembeske                Later, she learned more about the work the Foundation
     James Donahue
     Stacey Donner                 Mr. and Mrs. Kent Elliot         Madeline Fox Butcher               Brenda and Ed Golson              does through a client.
     Kathryn Dorsey                Mr. and Mrs. James R. Elwell     Frank Boley                        Christopher Allen Golyar
     Joyce Dotson                  Mrs. Janis R. Emery              Fraternal Order of Eagles 299      Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie G. Good-      “The Foundation does really well as far as helping people
     Dotson's Paint and Auto Body  Lisa Emig-Moore                  Fraternal Order of Eagles 4091     man Jr.                           (form) associations,” Thomas said, adding that BCCF finds
     Double Eagle Farms II         Ender's Construction             Paul and Shirley Frederick         Mr. and Mrs. William J.           people who want to help each other and “I work with
     Carl W. Doubleday             Envirologic Technologies Inc.    Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. French     Goodrich                          people who want to help.”
     Kris Douponce and Family      Equine Express N.A., Inc.        Paul French                        Goodwill Industries of Central
     Dove, Hickey and Boswell, PLC Equo Transport                   Margaret L. Frey                   Michigan's Heartland              Thomas said these people typically come to her for estate
     Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Dowd    ERA Rosemary Davis Realtors      Linda Freybler                     Emily Gould                       and trust planning. She says she finds out what is most
                                   Dan and Mary Eriksson            Mr. and Mrs. Steven Frisbie        Goundwater Associates LLC
                                                                                                                                         important to her clients and helps them find ways to leave
                                   Joyce Ernsberger                 Mark Frisch                        Grace Health
                                   Charlene Erskine                 Fritz Signs and Advertising        Nicole Graham                     lasting legacies which reflect their passions. Those passions
                                   Andrea Evans Nessel              Mr. and Mrs. David Fritz           Nathan Grajek                     often include family, a hobby, a charity or cause. This can
                                   Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Evans        Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Fry        Mrs. Karen S. Grant               lead to conversations about BCCF and the opportunity for
                                   Mrs. Kathleen A. Evans           Jennifer Fry                       Sara Grant                        giving to worthy causes through the Foundation.
                                   Jenny C. Evans                   Mr. and Mrs. Miles A. Fryar        Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gray
                                   Eventbrite, Inc.                 Mr. and Mrs. David Fuller Jr.      Samuel A. Gray and Lynn Ward      “It’s that whole idea of people wanting to do (something)
                                   Mrs. Kathryn Everett             Mr. and Ms. Troy Fuller            Gray                              from the heart,” Thomas stated, adding many times clients
                                   Evergreen Senior Care and        Molly Fuller                       Donna Gray                        choose to keep their donations anonymous. “To me that’s
                                   Rehab Center                     Dawn Fullerton                     Greater Michigan Distributors     the best client in the world.”
                                   Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. Faber        Fulton Goodwill Enterprises, LLC   Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Green
                                   Michelle Failing                 - Southside Sportsman Club         Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Green
                                   Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J.           Tyanne Funk                        Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Green
                                   Farchone                         Gable and Maduri Family Dental     Leo and Abby Green
                                   Gustavo Farias                   Noelle Gable                       Gail, Michele and Shelly Green

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YOU
            BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
            DONOR LISTING                                      The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and
                                                               continued support of the Foundation.

            Jackson Bredehoft                 Keith Burkhead                     Chihsing Chen, M.D.                  Shirley Coulter
            Mr. and Ms. George Bredehoft      Terry R. Burleson, Jr.             Mr. and Mrs. Douglas                 Council of Michigan
            Breedlove Remodel                 Mr. and Mrs. Loren E.                        J. Chrispyn                          Foundations
            Marge Breitbach                             Burlingame               Christ United Methodist Church       Countryside Veterinary
            David Breslin                     Martha Burns                       Carolyn and Peter Christ                       Service, P.C.
            Brewer Woods Condominium          Laura Burr                         Church of Scientology                County National Bank
            Mary Brewer                       Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Burris                   Battle Creek               Mrs. Sharon Crandal
            Betsy Briere* (Estate of)         Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Bush       Mr. and Mrs. David F. Church         Mr. and Mrs. George Crandall
            Nellie Briggs                     Biggby Coffee - Pennfield            Renee Church                         Jason Crape Sr.
            Rocio Bringas                     Mr. William P. Butler              Mr. and Mrs. Ed Churilla             Marie Crapoff
            Mr. and Mrs. David Brobst         Mr. and Mrs. John C. Butterfield    Circle of BFFs Class of 1969         Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crawford
            Wendy and Dale Brockie            Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Byam         City of Battle Creek                 Erin Creed
            Mr. and Mrs. G.                   Robert G. Byelich                  Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Claggett     Cretsinger Care Homes, LTD

MAKE OUR
                      Michael Brockway        Joyce Byers                        Leon and Dr. Celeste A. Clark        Renee Cribbins
            Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bromley      Byrd's Landing, Inc.               Anita M. Clark                       Mr. Gary W. Crist and Mrs. Betsy
            Bronson Battle Creek Hospital     David M. Byrens, M.D, P.C.         Clayton Lumber                       Carroll-Crist
            Mrs. Phyllis Bronson              Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Caldwell      Climax Telephone Company, Inc.       Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Crosby
            Leanor Brooker                    Calhoun County                     Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Clissold          Matthew Crosby
            Mrs. Nancy L. Brookins            Calhoun County Visitors Bureau     Jill Clouser                         Barbara Crumpton
            The Brown Family                  Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Calhoun           Mrs. Jack Coakes                     C-Stores, Inc
                      Charitable Gift Fund    Estate of Deborah A. Calkins       Mr. and Mrs. Gregg A. Coates         CTI Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
            Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Brown       Marilyn K. Calladine               Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cockroft        Brian P. Cummings
            Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brown    Susan Callahan                     Mrs. La June Coffing                   Cylena L. Cummings
            Damon Brown                       Kay R. Calley-Martin               Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Cole III      Cynamon Cummings
            Mr. Robert L. Brown               Mr. and Mrs. Clement Camp          Judith Cole Williamson               Niki Cummings
            Julie M. Brown                    Mr. and Mrs. Raymond               Mr. and Mrs. David S. Cole           Cunningham Real Estate
            Martha Brown                                Campbell                 Mrs. Dorothy M. Cole                 Amy Cupp

COMMUNITY
            Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brubaker     Mrs. Claudia D. Campbell           Fr. Brian R. Coleman                 Charles W. Curry
            Duska Brumm                       Carattini Scholarship Program      Jonelle R. Collins                   Mr. and Mrs. David S. Curry
            Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brutsche         Mr. and Mrs. Tom Card              Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Comai           Janice A. Curry
            Mr. Jeffrey W. Buckenberger        Dee Cardiff                         Comerica Charitable Foundation       Ginger Cutsinger
            Jo M. Buckenberger                Carewell Services Southwest        Community Action                     Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Cutter
            Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Buckley   Elizabeth Carey                    Community of Christ                  D and B Oil Company
            Buck's Crane, Inc.                Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Carpenter   Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Compton          D.J. Lawn and Landscaping, LLC
            Mary Jo Budrow                    Scott Carpenter                    Pam Condlyffe                         Jamie Dake
            Buikema/Oursler Charity           Mrs. Helga A. Carpenter            Anne-Marie Connor                    Dr. Miriam S. Daly
            Partners Fund                     Carpet Warehouse                   Consumers Credit Union               Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Damon
            Builders' Hardware Co.            Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carter          Consumers Energy Foundation          Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Damon
                      of East Lansing         Cascade Refrigeration, Inc.        Convis Union United Methodist        Susan Damron
            Clint Burghdorf                   Mrs. Judith A. Cascarelli          Church                               Joseph and Nicole Danna

BETTER!
                                              Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Case         Conway Photography                   Darby Ready Mix
                                              Catherine G. Wilcox, D.D.S.        Joan Conway                                    Concrete Company
                                              Central Christian Church           Cook Foundation and                  Darrell Burke Construction Co.
                                              Century Bank and Trust             Flatwork,Inc.                        Marlene Dau
                                              Cereal City Hoopsters              Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Cook         David Brown's Auto Collision
                                              Cereal City Lions Club             Charles Cook                         Edward & Sharon Davids
                                              Mr. and Mrs. Brent Chamberlain     Elizabeth Cook                       David Davis
                                              Susan and Shay Chamberlain         Marilyn Cooke Strobel                Deland and Sharon Davis
                                              Talia Champlin                     Mr. and Mrs. Darrell G.              Mr. Dillon W. Davis and Jennifer
                                              Peter S. Chang, M.D.                         Coppernoll                 Bowman-Davis
                                              Chapel Hill United                 Robert Corder                        Jim and Rita Davis
                                                        Methodist Church         Core Technology Corporation          Paul Davis
                                              Chapman's Nursery and              Cornfed Contruction, LLC             Terry Dawes
                                                        Landscaping, Inc.        Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cornish             Mr. and Mrs. Michael
                                              Charles Family Foundation, Inc.    Dr. Javana R. Cosner, DDS                      W. Dawson
                                              Chartwells - Great Lakes Region    Kip Cotter                           DayOne Family Healthcare, P.C.
                                              Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cheatham         Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cotton            Dean Transportation, Inc.

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BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION                                                                                                      FUND FOR BATTLE CREEK
     DONOR LISTING                                   The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and
                                                     continued support of the Foundation.                                                   The Fund for Battle Creek is a primary resource utilized by the Battle Creek Community Foundation
                                                                                                                                            to help ease our community’s burden and provide a swift response to the needs of our citizens.

                                                                                                                                            It ensures that the Battle Creek Community Foundation can be flexible and strategic in a moment
 A Battle Creek Physician &         Jill Anderson                    Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Barnes        Jason Bennett
 Family                             Justin Andert                    Carole E. Barnes                   Dr. Wakeshi Benson                  when the unthinkable has become commonplace, supporting hundreds of non-profits, allowing
 Ann Acker                          Mr. and Mrs. John H. Andrews     Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Z. Barney       Sara L. Bentley                     them to continue to do their good work.
 Keona Ackley                       Mary Jo Andrysiak                Suzanne Barney                     Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Bercaw
 Acumera Inc.                       Judith L. Angood                 Rick and Debra Baron               Essa Bercaw
 Carol Adams and Family             Anonymous                        Mark Barrone                       Arlene Berry                        Through your generosity, your gift will have a direct and tangible impact on the people and places
 Carol E. Adams                     Kathy M. Antaya                  Richard R. Johnson Family          Anitra Bettac
 Ajax Heating and Air Condition-    Anthes Insurance Agency          Cheryl Bartholic                   Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beuchler
                                                                                                                                            you know and love. A donation today helps the needs of Battle Creek tomorrow.
 ing                                Mr. and Mrs. James D. Anton      Mrs. Leslie Barton                 Donna J. Bidelman
 Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Akins          Mary Arbogast                    Baseline United Methodist          Mr. and Mrs. Donald O. Bienz
 Jeff and Sue Albaugh                David Armock                     Church                             Aaron Bigler
 Albion College                     Doyle and Jan Arnett             Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bates       Billy White Roofing LLC
 Allegra Battle Creek               Steven E. Arnett                 Katie (Horsman) Bates              Binder Park Zoological Society,
 Mary Carol Allen                   Allison Arnett                   Battle Creek Alumnae Chap-         Inc.
 Teresa Allen                       Jim and Judy Arnold              ter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,    Sally Birman
 Allen-Harmon-Mason-Selinger        Patti Arnold                     Inc.                               Mr. Craig A. Bishop
 Insurance Agency, Inc.             Dawn Aronoff                      Battle Creek Area Association of   Jennifer R. Bittner
 Ally Financial, Inc.               Arthur W. Crooks Plumbing and    Realtors                           Tiffany Blackman

                                                                                                                                                                  HOW CAN YOU HELP?
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.   Heating, Inc.                    Battle Creek Area Chamber of       Mr. and Mrs. Eric Blair
 Sally Jo Altes                     Jerry and Rita Askler            Commerce                           Holly Blashfield
 Altrusa International Inc of       Athens Area Historical Society   Battle Creek Country Club          Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn A. Blaylock
 Battle Creek                       Lauren Atkinson                  Battle Creek Evangelical Friends   BlueOx Credit Union
 Adele Alverson                     Atlas Sales, Inc.                Church                             Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Bobrof-
 Amalgamated Local 62 U.A.W.        Anne-Marie Auguston              Battle Creek Family Chiropractic   sky
 AmazonSmile Foundation             Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Austin       Battle Creek Honda                 Jennifer Bolanos
 American Association of            Martin Austin                    Battle Creek Host Lions Club       Bonnie L. Bole
 University Women of B.C.           Stefany Austin                   Battle Creek Japan Club            Elizabeth Bolger
 American Dairy Association of      Mr. and Mrs. Rodney C. Auton     Battle Creek Kennel Club           Carl Bolles
 Michigan                           James and Mary Louise* Avery     Battle Creek Landscape Service     Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Bond
 American Legion Auxiliary 298      Dr. Isaiah Aycox Jr.             Battle Creek Lodge No. 12, F.      Dr. Daniel A. and Dr. Diana

                                                                                                                                                                                    PLANNED GIFTS
 American Legion Auxiliary Unit     Ayurveda Hydration               and A.M.                           Bonfiglio
 54                                 B and C Transport, L.L.C.        Battle Creek Montessori            Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bonfiglio
 American Legion Post 54            Mrs. Dorothy Babcock             Academy                            Mr. Durwood D. Booher
 Mr. Rich Ames and Mrs. Marie       Bachman Hebble Funeral           Battle Creek Police Officers         Mr. and Mrs. James D. Booth
 (Heisler) Ames                     Service, Inc.                    Association                        Jan Booth
 Mr. and Mrs. Donn P. Anderson      Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B.        Battle Creek Public Schools        Mr. and Mrs. Daryl R. Booy
 Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Anderson      Bachman                          Battle Creek Tile and Mosaic Co.   Borck Family Chiropractic, P.C.
 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Anderson        Dr. and Mrs. Maddur Badarinath   Battle Creek Unlimited, Inc.       Clovis Bordeaux                     Bequests and beneficiary designations are two of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an
 Susan Anderson                     Bailey Park Auto Services        Mr. and Mrs. William Bauer         William and Annette Bornor and
                                    Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bailey        Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Bauman      Families                            advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to the Fund for
                                    Terry Bailey                     William J. Bauman                  Bosker Brick Co.                    Battle Creek as part of your estate plan. We recommend the following language:
                                    Baird Foundation, Inc.           Mr. and Mrs. William P. Bauman     Sharon Boston
                                    Christopher Baldwin              Amy Bauman                         Andrea M. Boughton
                                    Susan Baldwin                    David Baumgard                     Vet2Vet                             I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) or ____% of my
                                    Bandeen Orthodontics             Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Baumgar-        Marjorie Bowman                     total estate, to Battle Creek Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 32 W.
                                    Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Banfield   ner                                Tiffany Bowman-Allred
                                    Victoria Banfield                 Baumgras Entertainment, Inc.       Shirley D. Bowser                   Michigan Avenue, Suite 1, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, for the Fund for Battle Creek.
                                    John and Bridget Banks           Mr. and Mrs. Burny R. Baxter       Boy Scouts of America Troop
                                    Lee Ann Banks                    BCCHS Hall of Fame                 325
                                    Bappert Automotive Services,     Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bechtol       Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Boyd             Certain types of assets, such as IRAs and insurance policies require that you name a beneficiary by
                                    LLC                              Mr. and Mrs. John M. Beecham       Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd              completing a beneficiary designation form. Naming the Battle Creek Community Foundation –
                                    Mr. and Mrs. Edward J.           Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C.              Mr. and Mrs. Laurence W. Boyer
                                    Baranowski                       Beerbower                          Brad Gray's Auto Body               Fund for Battle Creek, as a beneficiary is simple and effective way to provide ongoing support to
                                    Daniel Bargy                     Mr. and Mrs. Brent Belcher         Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bradley         the betterment of our community.
                                    Sue Barker                       Rev. Dr. William H. Bell           Joann Braman
                                    Mr. Michael A. Barnard and       David Benham and Family            Mr. and Mrs. Jon Brayton
                                    Mrs. Tammy A. Sherman-                                                                                  Please feel free to contact us about these and other ways to give.
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REMEMBER OUR CHILDREN FUND
     The Remember Our Children Fund was established to be used as a mermorial fund for those who lose a child or other loved one. By
     “other loved one” we mean that everyone is somebody’s child regardless of their age. Anyone may contribute to this fund in memory
     of a loved one to have their name included in the ongoing tribute in memory of the lives of these beloved children of our community.

     We remember the following individuals with love in this ongoing tribute in their memory.
     Michael Q. Allen                   Tyler J. Fox                          Laurie Marie Hooten Nelson
     Matt Andrews                       Sarah M. Hager                        Gary Roecker
     Kevin Belden                       Leon E. Hooten, Jr.                   Mercedes Sprague
     Angela Nicole Booy                 Leon E. Hooten, Sr.                   Page Sprague
     Crystal S. Bowman                  Leon E. Hooten, III                   Kristin DeAnne Stange
     Horace Buckner                     Lucia Anna DiBenedetto                Betty Sue Stanley
     Daniel Owen Cinzori                Hooten                                Eric M. Towery
     Allyson S. Craft                   Jennifer Jacobs                       Gabrielle S.M. Towery Gutman
     Dana Todd Earl                     Christopher L. Juhnke                 Jim Upston
     Andrew Scott Evans                 Andrew R. Lepper

     MEMORIALS and HONORARIUMS
     An honorary or memorial gift is a special way to honor a friend or loved one and at the same time, do good things in the community
     in their name. The following individuals were recognized through thoughtful memorial gifts to the community foundation this past
     fiscal year.
     Detective David C. Adams        Melodi Dulyea                    John C. Mortzfeldt, Rockwell           Terry Warner
     Larry S. Anderson               Mike Egnatuk                                Family WWII Veteran         Margaret Weiss
     Carl Kris Angelo                Richard Eldridge                 Evan Nessel                            Howard Wilcox
     Arthur William "Art" Angood     Thomas Evans                     Tim Nolan                              Mamie Wilcox
     Susan Backlund                  Martha Everest                   Barry Noora                            Dr. Sven M. Zethelius
     Carol Bartholic                 Daryl Ferguson                   Floyd C. Oglesby
     Frank Bartholic                 David Fisher                     Gwendolyn M. Oglesby
     Paul Bauman
     Gerald L. "Gary" Beard
     Lauren BeerbowerThe
                                     Ty Larson Fuller
                                     Charles Funk
                                     Maxon Funk
                                                                      Sally Owen
                                                                      Matthew Peterson
                                                                      Gale Pope
                                                                                                             HONORARIUMS
     Dareda Marguerite Benton        Alphonse W. (Al) Giguere         Lois Porras                            The following individuals and
     Wayne Berger                    Xavier Glass                     Larry Porter                           businesses were honored with
     Ronald "Pete" Bess              Ellen Goodwill                   Rebecca "Becky" Porter                 special gifts from donors this
     Angela Nicole Booy              Lila Greer                       Marjorie Merriweather Post             past fiscal year.
     Lena Marie Booy                 Dale Griffin                       Christopher E. Rhodes
     Soccoro "Sally" Bradley         Jack Griffin                       Debbie Richardson                      Ben's (Rockwell) 100th
     Pete Brady                      Ralph E. Hakes, Rockwell         Vivian Laws Ritter                     Dr. Dale Borders
     Betsy Briere                               Family WWII Veteran   Nicholas (Nicolas) Rocca               Covid 19 Victims in the U.S.
     Joan Smith Brodock              Gentry Ray Hammons               Ben Rockwell, Rockwell                 Brad Estelle
     Patt Brown                      Mary Jo Harmon                              Family WWII Veteran         Lynn Ward Gray
     Dorothy Buhler                  Sharon Harris                    Elsie Rockwell, Rockwell               Everlyn Haas
     Fred Buhler                     Steven J. Heeter                            Family WWII Veteran         Andrew and Susan
     Deb Calkins                     Chuck Hoaglin                    Dorothy Rollert                                   Howard Family
     Paulette Campbell               Lowell Howington                 Karen VanAlman Sackett                 Ann E. Howard
     Sheila Rae Canatti              Jim Huggett                      John "Jack" Schils                     Michael and Martha Howard
     Victor Rafael "Vic" Carattini   Clare Hunter                     Betty Schoepke                         Win and Leslie Howard
     Robert Frank Cascarelli         Gerald "Jerry" Paul Hutchison    Faye (Van Middlesworth)                Women of Impact
     Betty Christ                    Ray Jenney                                  Sebring                     In honor of Battle Creek
     Chris Christ                    Marie E. Johnson                 Ron Shaberg                                     Community Foundation
     James Church                    Michael E. Kinter                Gerald Shaffer                          Larry Kaiser
     Richard J. Church               Charles Kleist                   Christina Shilling                     JoAnn King
     Dr. Velma Laws Clay             Curtis Knowles                   Elsie M. Shulters                      Mark Lelle
     Clarence Cole                   Preston Kool                     Bill Skidmore                          Thank You to All Those Who
     Ruth Cole                       Chris Kregling                   Anna Smith                                        Cherish Barns
     Marjorie Combs                  Ron Kuhl                         Ruth Smith                             Tom and Arlene McPhail
     Ken Corey                       Bernie Larson                    Sheila Smith                           Dan Miller
     Mary Cripps                     Al Leibert                       Kristin D. Stange                      Phillip and Luanna Miller
     Joseph Philip Crowell           Edith Leonard                    Orville Strang                         Dal Pell
     Nancy Davis                     John Marsh                       Burrel Stults                          Donnie Pittelkow
     Marie Dawson                    Gina Matuschka                   Lester Swartz                          James Robinson
     David H. Day                    Leslie Matuschka                 Marlyn Jane Thomas                     Randy Rockwell
     Susan S. Day                    Dorothy McClendon                Josh Throckmorton                      Nancy Tabor
     Dr. Dean                        Bruce L. Miller                  Donald Trumblee                        Frances Thornton
     James E. Demarest               Nancy Moore                      Chuck Turner                           Mike VanHouten
     Charles R. Dies                 Stan Moore                       Peter VanMiddlesworth                  Nia Santos Vos
     Linda Dole                      Geri Morgan                      Elsie VanNess                          Vania Word
     Dr. Donald Wathen                                                Leonard E. Wanzer                      VanHattum Family
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