Documentos de Académico
Documentos de Profesional
Documentos de Cultura
Vice Presidents:
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Handel
Dr. William Fetherston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Stearns
Tributes
Development Harry Drake-Consultant
Joyce Franzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Stearns
Finance Robert M. Sproat - Community Volunteer The following tributes were received between
Operations Jim Fisher, Ph.D. - UW-Milwaukee Norman Gill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Blackman
July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006:
Planning John Gaebler - Godfrey & Kahn Chuck & Lynne Bomzer, Bruce & Marsha Camitta
IN HONOR OF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DONATED BY
Treasurer: Mark Short - Chase Bank Rochelle Ciurro, James & Mary Connelly
Bernie Abrahamson & Nancy Sailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Weida
Secretary: Betty D. Moore - Community Volunteer Harry & Barbara Drake, Carl & Sari Dubin
Jim & Dorothy Arend . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann & Wallie Hesselbein
Immediate Past President: Harry Drake-Consultant Jason & Meredith Dubner, Michael Felber
Joan Ritonia
Barbara Felix, Edward & Joanne Filmanowicz
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois Grebe
William & Idy Goodman, Grace Graves
Directors Vince Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jennifer Banker
Janet Greenebaum, Jon & Joyce Gudeman
Jerry Burg - Northwestern Mutual Elizabeth M. Lierk - Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, Inc. Mary Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Craig
Anne H. Luber - Community Volunteer Doyne & Marta Haas, Roy & Cheryl Hauswirth
Judith W. Callan - Community Volunteer Joseph Craig, Lynn Craig, Robert Craig
Michael McBride - Community Volunteer Bud & Roxy Heyse, Edward & Heidi Hida
Eileen Dubner - Community Volunteer Dolores Kaczmarek, Kathy Pizzato
F. Patricia Dunn - We Energies Ann B. McNeer - Community Volunteer Michael & Cindy Hosale, Harold & Bunny Jacobsohn
Sarah DeCraene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Schweers
Dwight H. Ellis III - Dwight Ellis Law Offices Joyce Mielke - Briggs & Stratton Corporation Mary Ellen Johnson, Shirley Leshin,
Liz Diedrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas & Sandra Oliver
Anne Hamilton Geilfuss, Ph.D. - UW- Whitewater Betsy Prinz - Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols SC Dr. & Mrs. Allan Luck, Peter Lyons, Mary Magnuson,
Florian Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert & Martha Schmall
Jennifer Karron - Foley & Lardner Anthony D. Smith - Journal Sentinel Inc. Paul Matzner & Julie Armour
Jim Thomas - Journal Broadcast Group Mary McFadden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott McFadden
Judith Klappa - Community Volunteer Richard & Isabel Muirhead, Helen Nutis
Stephanie Wagner - Community Volunteer Karen McKinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McKinney
Carol Larson - Friends of Literacy Lanny & Nancy Nye, Jim & Nancie Peterman
Henry & Carolyn Merklein . . . . . . . . . Richard & Karen Merklein
Harry & Jacelyn Pinkus, Sara Plotkin, Lillian Post
David & Dona Mortara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry & Barbara Drake
William Randall, Mary Stearns, Frederick Stratton
2005-2006 Staff Barbara Swanstrom, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Voss
Eve Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott & Mary McFadden
William & Joanne Murray
Mike & Lois Weber, Dr. Roslyn Weiner
(52nd Anniversary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . William & Joanne Murray
Executive Director: Barbara Felix Family Literacy Coordinator: Marissa Perona Leonard & Susan Weistrop, Harvey & Pat Wilmeth
Executive Assistant: Jennifer O’Brien Program Managers: Karen Horst Leif Nesheim & Berghammer
Dave & Tracy Winn, Shira Zigler,
Administrative Secretary: Gloria Kendrick Kerry Nikutta Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . Timothy & Janis Hoeksema
Robert & Clarice Zucker
Community Services Jennifer Vann Jerry & Katie Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ned Bechthold
Jim Giordano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Felix
Supervisor: Mary Stearns* Facility Assistant: Garfield Hopwood* Robert Schweers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Ardys Hipke
Evening Receptionist: Robin Brisco* Clare Gramling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Olson
Glorius Slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert & Eve Eiseman
Janet Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Forman
Phill Trewyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Norine Trewyn
*Paid part-time positions Michael & Shelly Hart, Mary Stearns, Stu & Ann Tisdale
Support From Individuals Continued Dear Friends of Literacy Services,
Mrs. Janet Moebius Mr. & Mrs. James Rand Mrs. Laverne Shanti Mr. Gerald H. Tucker
Donald P. & Olga M. Mohr Mr. William Randall Ms. Peg Sheehan Mr. Donald Turner
Mr. Mark D. Moldenhauer Mr. Rob L. Rasmussen Patricia Shires Tom & Nancy Turner We are pleased to report to you on the activities and outcomes of the 2005-2006 fiscal year.
Cecil & Alyce Monson Ms. Linda Rebro Henry & Leaella Shirley Mr. & Mrs. David V. Uihlein, Sr.
Mr. Theodore Montgomery Mr. Phillip Recht Ms. Nancy J. Shirley Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Uihlein This year marked Literacy Services’ 40th year of teaching adults to read, speak and write
Ms. Melissa Mooney Ms. Jeanne Reichert Mr. Mark Short Slack Ulrich & Barbara Becker in English, and prepare for a high school or GED diploma. It has been a joy to celebrate
Jay & Betty Moore Timothy & Nancy Reiland Mr. Benjamin L. Simmons Bob & Mary Unkel
Mr. Hugh E. Morgan Mr. Ed Reinke Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Simonis Mr. Wilbur C. Utermohlen this birthday year and the achievements of so many who have gained literacy skills in our
Mr. Eugene Moser Ms. Kate B. Renchin Ms. Kathleen Slamka Ms. Dolores Van Dyke
Ms. Mary Moze Ms. Angela Rester Paul & Suzanne Smaglick Mrs. Jennifer Vann programs since 1965.
Mr. James Mrozek Mr. John A. Reynolds Mr. Patrick W. Small Mr. Peter J. Vebber
Ms. Sylvia A. Murn Mrs. Tooty Ribares Ms. Nancy M. Smetek Paul & Eleanor Vincent
William & Joanne Murray Mrs. Kathleen Rickert Mr. Anthony D. Smith Mr. Adrian Volden Within this annual report you will find information about our programs, our financial status,
Ralph A. & Lucile Nelson Ms. Marcia Rimai Gordon & Elizabeth Smith Mr. Sprague Vonier and our events. We are pleased to include photos of events commemorating the founding
Mrs. Grace Nelson Eldon & June Rinka Maggie Smith Ms. Amarylis Wade
Ms. Susan L. Nemetz Mr. Robert Ripp Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Spector Ms. Stephanie Wagner of Literacy Services 40 years ago. Most importantly, you will learn in this report about
Leif & Patty Nesheim Ms. Carla Roden Ms. Shirley Spelt Ms. Wendy M. Wallace
Mrs. Joanne Neusen Ms. Mary Roden Lisa Nevins Spence James & Lois Warax the courageous adults who seek literacy education in our programs. Their motivation,
Robert & Margaret Mary Newell Ms. Lucy Rodriguez Ms. Marilyn Spiegel Ms. Cheryl C. Ward persistence and accomplishments provide all the incentive any of us need to continue in
Mrs. Janet & Ms. Kristin Nortrom Ms. Judith H. Rogers Mr. & Mrs. John W. Splude Edward & Catherine Ward
Mariana Nowinski Mrs. Virginia Rogers Lee Sprengel Ms. Elva Ward this vital work.
Jim & Joanne O’Brien Ms. Ramona Rogers-Windsor Mr. Robert Sproat Mr. Bob Warner
Ms. Bridget E. O’Connell Mr. Rick Romell Harrison & Susan Stanfield Mr. & Mrs. Donald Waterman
Mrs. Karen Oechler Ms. Joydell Roncke Ms. Gloria Stanford Mr. Scott Webb This 40th anniversary year has been a time for celebrating, and a time for planning. We
Mr. Brien O’Hara Ms. Andrea H. Roschke Ms. Monica Staubach Jill Weber
Mr. Mitchel Olig Carol & Dale Rose Ms. Mary Stearns Ms. Marilyn J. Weber look back with pride and pleasure at the thousands who have achieved literacy skills and
Mr. David W. Onken Anne Rossmeier Mr. Eric Steele Richard & Beverly Weeden improved their lives at Literacy Services. We look forward with hope and determination
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Orenstein Ms. Jennifer Rothwell Mr. Dan Stefanich Michael & Jolean Wegner
Ms. Margaret F Oteman Mrs. Mary Rowe Ms. Barbara Stein Mr. Gary R. Weida to fulfill the mission of literacy for all.
Ms. Carla G. Otterson Roger Ruggeri & Andrea K. Wagoner Harold & Ruth Stein Donald & Joanne Weinberg
Ms. Nancy Padden Dr. Robert Rugerro & Therese Ms. Barbara Steiner Mr. & Mrs. David Weinberg-
Mr. Agustin Padilla Lohmeier Ms. Marcia A. Stern Kinsey On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, staff and students of Literacy Services, we
Ms. J. Dorothy Palay Joseph Ruman & Patricia Ms. Terri Stern Mr. John J. Weishan
Mr. James M. Papin Flanner Ruman Ms. Linda Stewart Miss Ellen White thank you wholeheartedly for your past and future support.
W. Stuart & Phoebe K. Parsons Mrs. Cheryl L Runge Dr. & Mrs. Richard Stewart Ms. Joanne White
Richard & Lynne Pearson Mrs. Rene Sadowsky Ralph E. & Melba H. Stockhausen Mrs. Dorothy Widmann
Ms. Jeannette Peckerman Mr. Larry Salsbury & Ms. Mary Art & Laurel Streich Maryann Wieczorek Sincerely,
Ms. Jan Peltier J. Buchel Mrs. Pearlie Stricklin James B. & Elizabeth T. Wigdale
Mrs. Elaine Penn Ms. Karen A. Samelson Ms. Merna A. Strohmaier Mr. John Wikoff
Ms. Angela Perkins Ms. Sandra A. Sannes Ms. Dana Stuermer Ms. Elaine F. Wilhelm
Marissa Perona Ron & Pat Santilli Robert & Lynelle Sukalich Theodore M. & Mary E. Willgrubs
Ms. Claire F. Peterchak Nancy L. & James E. Schacht Vincent & Christa Suter Richard & Abbie Willits
Jim & Nancie Peterman Miss Barbara Schaeren Christi Swanson Ms. Virginia M. Wirth
Mr. & Mrs. James Petrie Ms. Sarah J. Scheiber Ms. Elaine Sweet Mr. Robert Wittig
Mrs. Connie Piel Mr. Robert W. Schindler Mary Ann & Dan Switzer Mrs. Corinne Wocelka Leif Nesheim
Ms. Kathie Pizzato Robert & Lynne Schlaeger Ms. Gwenda M Szczygielski Ms. Marion Wojtkowski President
Mr. Gary R. Plotecher Reva Schlonsky Ms. Nancy Murray Tabor Ms. Margaret Wollensak
Mrs. Norma Pokorny Brad & Holly Schlossmann Edwin & Vickie Taibl Mrs. Susan Wood
Pat Gahl & Greg Polak Mr. Daniel Schnarsky Mrs. Katherine Teetor Ms. Helen J. Wozniak
Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Poliner Brian W. & Patricia A. Schneider Paul Teetor & Anna Speicher Dr. & Mrs. Irving V. Wright
Rev. Chomingwen D. Pond Dr. Kathleen Schneider-Kowalski Mrs. Leah Temkin Ms. Laurie Yanny
Mr. George Potym Ms. Barbara Schroeder Ms. Dorothy L. Tennessen Ms. Phyllis A. Zaddack
Ms. Betsy Prinz Mr. Nick Schroeder Mrs. Shirley Thames Ms. Marie Zander Barbara Felix
Darrell & Therese Flanner Propp Ralph & Patricia Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. William Thiemann Ms. Jody L. Zanton Executive Director
Ms. Jeanne M. Proulx Mr. Henry Schuldt Mr. Jim Thomas Ms. Beatrice Zedler
Mary & Arthur Pulizos John & Astrid Schumell Mr. Richard L. Thomas Andrew & Carlene Ziegler
Ms. Joyce Pulkowski Ms. Jessie Schwade Ms. Hilde Thomsen Milt C. Zilis
Shawn & Nancy Quinn John & Jackie Schweers Mrs. Lois Thurwachter Mr. Dale L. Zimmerman
Mr. William F. Quirk Mr. Robert Schweers Ms. Esther Tito Ms. Debra R. Zins
Ms. Darlene Racinowski Mrs. Donald Scribner Ms. Doris Tomlinson Richard & Kathryn Zivicki
Robert & Agnes Radtke Mr. Arokia Sebastian Alicia Torres Mr. Clifford R. Zobel
Mr. Russell Radtke Mr. Richard Seiberlich Ms. Norine Trewyn Mrs. Clara Zukrow
Mr. David K. Raffety Miss Sue Sekutowski Ms. Barbara D. Truitt Ms. Janet Zwolinski
Gordon & Jacquie Ralph Mr. William Severson
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The Programs of Literacy Services Support From Individuals
Lillian Dessloch Mr. Michael Gandrud Ms. Nancy W. Hoke Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lange
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Deutsch Mr. Nathaniel Garry Ms. Myrna M. Hollander Glenn E. & Bernadyne J. Langer
The Need High School Equivalency Preparation Ms. Vickie Deutsch
Ms. Deepika Dewan
Tom & Barbara Gay
C. Frederick & Anne Hamilton
Mr. David Holmes
Mrs. Nancy Holz
Ms. Yvonne Larme
Ms. Carol M. Larson
(GED and HSED): Virendra Dhuru
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Diaz, Jr.
Geilfuss
Mr. Gary E. Geisler
Diane & Richard Horsfield
Mrs. Irene Houlehen
Rich & Patricia Larson
Mr. Peter Lemmer
Literacy Services of Wisconsin was founded in Adults prepare to take the examinations which Mrs. Shirley Dick Ms. Gayle M. Gengler Ms. Sharon Hubbard Ms. Mary Lerner
1965 when a group of concerned citizens will lead to a GED or HSED diploma. Areas of Mary Dillon Mr. Daniel W. Gentges Mike & Barb Huber Ms. Elizabeth Lesher
Ms. Julie Disseler Ms. Lisa George Ms. Marsha Huff Larry & Micki LeTourneau
organized the first volunteer based literacy study include reading, writing, mathematics, Mrs. Maria Dittman Ms. Virginia Georgieff Ms. Vivian Hughes Mr. Lloyd Levin
program in the state. The Wisconsin Laubach social studies, science, health and civics. Students Mr. Richard Dittman Mrs. Vivian C. Giordano Mr. & Mrs. Graham Hume Jan & John Liebenstein
John E. & Eileen V. Doherty Mrs. Robert Girod Mr. & Mrs. Harland Huston Ms. Elizabeth Lierk
Literacy Coordinating Committee recruited receive individualized coaching and pre-test until Thomas & Barbara Dolan Mr. Brad Girsch Ms. Diana Jacobson Ms. Cynthia Lieungh
volunteer tutors and sponsoring organizations that they are confident in their ability to Mr. & Mrs. John F. Doucette Adam & Carole Glass Mrs. Mary Jacobson Ms. Diane Lindsay
Ms. Adrienne Drake Carl & Winifred Gleysteen Ms. Bett Jacquart Mr. Patrick D. Linnane
provided the space, materials and training for successfully pass the examinations at a GED or Harry & Barbara Drake Miss Charlotte Goeckerman Ms. Susan K. Jaeger Ms. Rebecca Logan
new tutors who would conduct individualized HSED testing site. Mr. Shaun Drefahl Ms. Stacy A. Goetzman Mr. Johannes Jansen Mrs. Martha Lovejoy
Ms. Melissa L. Dreifuerst Michael & Karen Goldammer Mr. Norman S. Jaques Fred & Anne Luber
instruction of students. Over the years, this Mr. Gary Drescher Ms. Sandra M. Goodkind Mrs. Sue Jenrich Paul & Tracy Luber
grassroots effort grew steadily and has become English as a Second Language (ESL): Mr. Steven R. Duback Mr. Irving R. Goodsitt Mrs. Heidi Jochimsen Mr. & Mrs. Ralph A. Lucas
the multi-faceted organization it is today. Non-native English speakers with a range of Howard & Eileen Dubner Douglas & Dorothy Gordon David & Mary Johnson Mrs. Rachel B. Luck
Ms. Krista Dudley Ms. Ruth Goren Harvey Johnson Mr. Thomas A. Lund
ability enroll in this program to receive Ms. Katherine Dummer Mr. James H. Gormley Mr. Lennart E. Johnson Abou Ly
The need for quality, no-cost, individualized individualized instruction. The goal is to Ms. F. Patricia Dunn Ms. Beth Gosnell Mr. Matthew Johnson Scott & Kathleen Flanner Lynch
Ms. Deanna Durham Mrs. Marie Grandberry Ms. Violet Johnson Jim & Sherry Macdonald
literacy tutoring is more important to our city achieve fluency and competence in English, Mr. Patrick Earle Mr. Anton R. Grasch Ms. Helen G. Johnston Ms. Ann MacIver
than ever before. The 2003 National Assessment initially in speaking, then in writing. Mr. Eric Eben Ms. Lois J Gratz Mr. Hector Joseph Mr. & Mrs. James Maddry
Gene & June Eberle Lois Grebe Ms. Lynne Kagelmann Daniel Madigan
of Adult Literacy reports that Milwaukee has a Ms. Julianna Ebert Mr. Frank Green Mr. Richard L. Kahn Mrs. Marie H. Mages
rate of 27% illiteracy among adult residents. This Ms. Florence Edelstein Ms. Janet L. Greenebaum Ms. Marylyn Kaishian Barbara Magister
alarming level of illiteracy is related to other Dear Donor, Ms. Kathy Ehley Ms. Mary Ann Greenebaum Mrs. Doris M. Kalmerton Mrs. Jo Ann Mahaffey
Mr. Dwight H. Ellis, III Ms. Pamela Grether Ms. Ester J. Kalmerton Carl & Marge Mahnke
problems such as unemployment, poverty and Ms. Nicole Emer Ms. Trina Grieshaber Ms. Jodi Kamermayer William & Janean Manders
crime. Literacy Services provides a solution to Mr. James Ericson Mrs. Carolyn Gusmer Mr. & Mrs. Matthew H. Kamm Mr. Johnnie Mann
Because of your generosity, we Ms. Elizabeth Estes Ralph & Lucy Gustafson Ms. Mary Kamps Robert & Barbara Mantsch
adults who seek education as a means to students at Literacy Services have a Ms. Maylani B. Evangelista Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Guyer Mr. Jeffrey Kao Marvin & Ann Margolis
improve their circumstances in life. Ms. Joan Fagan Mr. Richard C. Hack Mr. Nicholas S. Karel Denton & Tessa Marks
greater hope for our future. We Bill & Elizabeth Fantry Ms. Alice Hackstein Ms. Jennifer Karron Mr. Philip Marks
Mrs. Barbara L. Felix Mr. Thomas Hafsoos Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Keily Mr. A. Bela Maroti
thank you for your gift. May God Mr. Christopher Felix Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth V. Hallett Ms. Patricia Keller Gordon & Jean Marshall
Program Descriptions bless you and your family. Ms. Dana Felix
David & Therese Fennelly
Mrs. Sarah C. Hammill
Edward Hammond & Marcia Brooks
Jim Kern
Jack & Catherine Kertzman
Ms. Floriann T. Martin
Ms. Kate Martin
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Additional Services - Satellites Support From Organizations
In addition to its main classroom at the Laubach Milwaukee County Literacy Services of Wisconsin is grateful to the following businesses, foundations, religious organizations and
Literacy Center, Literacy Services provides indirect Adult Learning Center service groups for their financial support between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006:
service to many additional students through its Ascension Lutheran Church
Eastbrook Church $30,000 and Over $1,000-$2,499 Suder-Pick Foundation
literacy collaboration programs. We call these We Energies A & A Mfg. Co., Inc. Time Warner Cable
locations our satellites. Located throughout south- First United Methodist Church of West Allis
Andrew Chevrolet-Nissan Uihlein, David & Julia Charitable
eastern Wisconsin, the Literacy Services satellites Guiding Light Community Youth and Learning Center $25,000 - $29,999 Associated Bank Foundation
Hmong/American Friendship Association Anonymous Donor Berghammer Construction Corporation Visual Systems
secure their own facilities and recruit their own tutors
Meta House Book Manufacturers’ Institute Inc. von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
and students. Literacy Services provides initial tutor Oneida Tutoring Program & Social Services $15,000 - $24,999 Brady Corporation Wal-Mart Foundation
training, retraining of existing volunteers and ongoing Project Return Anonymous Donor Bucyrus-Erie Foundation Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church
consultation on recruitment, student placement and Repairers of the Breach Northwestern Mutual Foundation DeRosa Corporation Wauwatosa Savings Bank Foundation
curricula. Shorewood Public Library R. A. Stevens Foundation Foley & Lardner, S.C. West Allis Rotary Foundation
Froedtert Hospital Weyco Group, Inc.
$10,000-$14,999 GE Medical Systems - Employee Civic and Zilber, Joseph & Vera Family Foundation
During 2005-2006, approximately 200 students were Outagamie County
AT&T Charitable Oganization
instructed by volunteer tutors at our satellite centers Literacy Education Services-Appleton Briggs & Stratton Corporation Godfrey & Kahn $500-$999
located in five counties in southeastern Wisconsin. Hegy, Maryann Estate Greater Milwaukee Committee Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Ozaukee County Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Green Bay Packers Davidson and Harley Fund
The following list shows the satellites active during Adult Literacy Center-Grafton Pick, Melitta S. Charitable Trust Helfaer, Evan and Marion Foundation Dimat Inc.
Service Club of Milwaukee Hepburn “Bootstrap” Foundation EDI Marketing
the 2005-2006 fiscal year. The satellites are grouped
Washington County Inbusch, Charles E. and Dorothy Watkins Eder, Louise A. Memorial Fund
alphabetically by county. $5,000-$9,999 Foundation Hoan, Daniel Foundation, Inc.
Washington County Literacy Services
Argosy Foundation Johnson Controls, Inc. HUSCO International, Inc.
Aylen, Marjorie Siebert Foundation, Inc. Journal Communications, Inc. KBS Construction, Inc.
Waukesha County
Bostik, Inc. Kalmbach Publishing Company McNeer Fund
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Harley-Davidson Motor Company Kolaga Family Charitable Trust Mensa of Wisconsin Foundation
Friends of Literacy M&I Community Development Corp. Meyer, George L.N. Family Foundation
Ladish Company Foundation Manpower Foundation Milwaukee Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc.
2005-2006 Special Events Lonstorf, Camille A. Trust Marlo Foundation North Milwaukee State Bank
Meridian Industries Marshall & Ilsley Corporation Park Bank Foundation
14th Annual Flanner Golf Outing Fall Tutor Conference Miller Brewing Company MGIC Investment Corporation Poliak, Frances Estate
Literacy Services 40th Birthday Celebration 40th Anniversary Business Luncheon Nicholas Family Foundation Milwaukee Area Technical College Reiman Foundation
Nonprofit Management Fund Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Rockwell Automation - Allen Bradley
2005 SPELLBOUND FOR LITERACY June Tutor and Student Recognition Luncheon
Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sam’s Club Foundation
Friends of Literacy Book Sale A.O. Smith Corporation Mueller, August Trust Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Vecker, Doris Estate Nesheim Family Foundation, Inc. Sprague Vonier Family Fund
Photos of Literacy Services’ 40th Birthday Celebration Windhover Foundation, Inc. Nichols, Asher and Susan Family Streich Family Foundation
Ziemann Foundation Foundation, Inc. Super-Steel Products Corporation
North Shore Congregational Church Trade Press Publishing Corp.
$2,500-$4,999 Ozaukee Bank Educational Foundation Vilter Foundation, Inc.
Baird, Robert W. & Co. Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD Wagner, E.R. Manufacturing Co.
Demmer, Edward U. Foundation Pollybill Foundation, Inc. Foundation
Four-Four Foundation, Inc. Principal Financial Group Wellpoint Foundation
Gardner Foundation Purpero, C.W., Inc. Wisconsin Literacy Inc.
Malzahn, Phyllis and Walter Charitable Rexnord Foundation
Trust Ross, Will Memorial Foundation $200-$499
Mills Family Charitable Trust Rotary Club of Milwaukee Associated General Contractors of Greater
Ortgiesen, Charles D. Foundation Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Milwaukee
Outpost Natural Foods Sempercor Foundation Capital Investment Services
Peters, Clare M. Charitable Trust Sensient Technologies Foundation, Inc. Community United Methodist Church
Session of Immanuel Presbyterian Church St. Joseph’s Congregation and School Culver’s of Oconomowoc, Inc.
First LSW president Gordon Ralph, Dr. Bob Laubach, Dr. Bob Laubach, Jane Galvan, Leo Galvan Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Stackner Family Foundation Derse Family Foundation
and first tutor-trainer Pauline Scribner Becky Kuehnel, and Reno Kuehnel
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Volunteers Continued 2005-2006 Special Events Continued
Anne Luber Patricia Perkins Carolyn Seabrooks Adrian Volden
Marianne Ludwick Sarah Peroutka Emily Seelig Robert Wachowiak
Thomas Lund James Peterman John Sheehan Mary Jo Wallis
Sarah Macak Allen Pfaff Peg Sheehan James Warax
James Macdonald Lindsay Pfeifer Toni Shenard Lois Warax
Ann MacIver Luyen Pham Leaella Shirley Elva Ward
Kathy Madden David Phelps Ian Shupeck Bob Warner
Daniel Madigan Mary Philipp Dana Sibilski Jean Wasson
Carl Madsen Nichole Phillips Benjamin Simmons Donald Waterman
James Maegli Joaileen Prouty Cherie Sipe Diane Weaver
Barbara Magister Mauleen Radaj Catherine Small Nancy Weber
Lisa Maisonet Rebecca Radick Gordon Smith Beverly Weeden
Travis Major Maria Rahman Jacquelyn Smith Gary Weida
Ellen Maronek Rob Rasmussen Maggie Smith John Weishan
Muriel Marx Amand Raymond Catherine Solakian Sheila Weiss
Kristin Matzke Ed Reinke Tiffany Spears Harold Weitzer Mary Franke, Harry Franke, LSW Board President Leif Nesheim,
Erin Maxted Ryan Relich Keith Splude Madelon Wetor and Executive Director Barbara Felix Dr. Bob Laubach and Pauline Scribner
Maureen Mazurek Peg Remsen Lee Sprengel Daniel Wey
J. Michael McBride Kate Renchin John Steigerwald Eric Winkel
Virginia McBride Julia Revane Barbara Steiner Ann Winschel
Rocille McConnell Kerri Richlen Meggan Stodola Virginia Wirth
Theresa McCoy Kathleen Rickert Geraldine Stone Edward Wise
Ann McDonough John Riedl David Stuart Mary Wittig
Mary McFadden June Rinka Joy Stuppia Robert Wittig
Douglas McGarvie John Rivett Sharon Style Daniel Woehrer
Lois McGarvie Andrea Robinson Nancy Sundquist Neil Wojtal
Maribeth McGinnis Krishana Robinson Kirsten Sweet Stephanie Woldt
Julie Merker Judy Rogers Eve Sylvester Francis Wyne
Mary Clare Metscher Joyce Rohrwasser Nancy Tawney Laurie Yanny
Dolores Meyer Anne Rossmeier Christine Taylor Mildred York
Joyce Mielke Courtney Rowe Florence Tello Milt Zilis
Jerry Moe Sherry Rowe Dorothy Tennessen Clifford Zobel
Tissia Moore Cristina Ruiz Marian Teplin Clara Zukrow
Esther Mrozek Christopher Ryan Sister Rose Terkowitsch Laima Djakova, student, and Rosie Turner, tutor, Mark Jensen, student; Kerry Nikutta,
James Mrozek Carmina Salgado Chuck Terlinden
Sarah Mrozinski Larry Salsbury Charles Thunander
Tutor Teams were awarded honors at the Celebration of Literacy Program Manager; Karen Horst,
Carol Muderlak Philip Santacroce Lois Thurwachter A tutor team is a group on May 15th in Madison Program Manager
Robert Mueller Laura Sauer Sylvia Tiwari from a business,
Cate Mullins Steffanie Schaff Kevin Toepfer organization or school
Keith Murphy Kathy Schanen Henry Toperzer who collectively volunteer
Theresa Niles Amanda Schilling Julia Toperzer as tutors at Literacy
Brenda Nitz Brad Schlossmann Alicia Torres
Services. The following
Eric Nordstrom David Schnitzer David Trang Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Brewers'
Linda Nordstrom Joyce Schoenleber Phill Trewyn tutor teams were active in
Robert Nordstrom Mary Jean Scholz Gerald Tucker 2005-2006: speaker at the Executive Vice
James O’Brien Carol Schowalter Rosie Turner LSW Luncheon held President Rick
Joanne O’Brien Carl Schrank Erin VandenBoogaard Manpower May 4th at the Schlesinger, keynote
Bridget O’Connell Steve Schrank Lauren Vater Marquette University High Italian Community speaker at the LSW
Cynthia Oliver Nick Schroeder Pauline Vavra School
Richard Olyniec Patricia Schroeder Peter Vebber Center Luncheon held May
Northwestern Mutual
David Onken Henry Schuldt Clifton Venable Wesley Park Retirement 4th at the Italian
Kristina Patrick Blaine Schultz Tim Villwock Community Center
Complex
Rachel Patton Shelby Schurter Eleanor Vincent
Patricia Pedersen Robert Schweers Nicole Vincenz
Angela Perkins Genevieve Schweitzer
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Volunteers
Income and Expense Statement Reflecting on 2005/2006, Literacy Services is thankful for the assistance of very special people. The following
July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 individuals volunteered their time as tutors, office assistants or with special projects:
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Volunteers
Income and Expense Statement Reflecting on 2005/2006, Literacy Services is thankful for the assistance of very special people. The following
July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 individuals volunteered their time as tutors, office assistants or with special projects:
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Volunteers Continued 2005-2006 Special Events Continued
Anne Luber Patricia Perkins Carolyn Seabrooks Adrian Volden
Marianne Ludwick Sarah Peroutka Emily Seelig Robert Wachowiak
Thomas Lund James Peterman John Sheehan Mary Jo Wallis
Sarah Macak Allen Pfaff Peg Sheehan James Warax
James Macdonald Lindsay Pfeifer Toni Shenard Lois Warax
Ann MacIver Luyen Pham Leaella Shirley Elva Ward
Kathy Madden David Phelps Ian Shupeck Bob Warner
Daniel Madigan Mary Philipp Dana Sibilski Jean Wasson
Carl Madsen Nichole Phillips Benjamin Simmons Donald Waterman
James Maegli Joaileen Prouty Cherie Sipe Diane Weaver
Barbara Magister Mauleen Radaj Catherine Small Nancy Weber
Lisa Maisonet Rebecca Radick Gordon Smith Beverly Weeden
Travis Major Maria Rahman Jacquelyn Smith Gary Weida
Ellen Maronek Rob Rasmussen Maggie Smith John Weishan
Muriel Marx Amand Raymond Catherine Solakian Sheila Weiss
Kristin Matzke Ed Reinke Tiffany Spears Harold Weitzer Mary Franke, Harry Franke, LSW Board President Leif Nesheim,
Erin Maxted Ryan Relich Keith Splude Madelon Wetor and Executive Director Barbara Felix Dr. Bob Laubach and Pauline Scribne
Maureen Mazurek Peg Remsen Lee Sprengel Daniel Wey
J. Michael McBride Kate Renchin John Steigerwald Eric Winkel
Virginia McBride Julia Revane Barbara Steiner Ann Winschel
Rocille McConnell Kerri Richlen Meggan Stodola Virginia Wirth
Theresa McCoy Kathleen Rickert Geraldine Stone Edward Wise
Ann McDonough John Riedl David Stuart Mary Wittig
Mary McFadden June Rinka Joy Stuppia Robert Wittig
Douglas McGarvie John Rivett Sharon Style Daniel Woehrer
Lois McGarvie Andrea Robinson Nancy Sundquist Neil Wojtal
Maribeth McGinnis Krishana Robinson Kirsten Sweet Stephanie Woldt
Julie Merker Judy Rogers Eve Sylvester Francis Wyne
Mary Clare Metscher Joyce Rohrwasser Nancy Tawney Laurie Yanny
Dolores Meyer Anne Rossmeier Christine Taylor Mildred York
Joyce Mielke Courtney Rowe Florence Tello Milt Zilis
Jerry Moe Sherry Rowe Dorothy Tennessen Clifford Zobel
Tissia Moore Cristina Ruiz Marian Teplin Clara Zukrow
Esther Mrozek Christopher Ryan Sister Rose Terkowitsch Laima Djjakova, student, and Rosie Turner, tutor, Mark Jensen, student; Kerry Nikutta,
James Mrozek Carmina Salgado Chuck Terlinden
Sarah Mrozinski Larry Salsbury Charles Thunander
Tutor Teams were awarded honors at the Celebration of Literacy Program Manager; Karen Horst,
Carol Muderlak Philip Santacroce Lois Thurwachter A tutor team is a group on May 15th in Madison Program Manager
Robert Mueller Laura Sauer Sylvia Tiwari from a business,
Cate Mullins Steffanie Schaff Kevin Toepfer organization or school
Keith Murphy Kathy Schanen Henry Toperzer who collectively volunteer
Theresa Niles Amanda Schilling Julia Toperzer as tutors at Literacy
Brenda Nitz Brad Schlossmann Alicia Torres
Services. The following
Eric Nordstrom David Schnitzer David Trang Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Brewers'
Linda Nordstrom Joyce Schoenleber Phill Trewyn tutor teams were active in
Robert Nordstrom Mary Jean Scholz Gerald Tucker 2005-2006: speaker at the Executive Vice
James O’Brien Carol Schowalter Rosie Turner LSW Luncheon held President Rick
Joanne O’Brien Carl Schrank Erin VandenBoogaard Manpower May 4th at the Schlesinger, keynote
Bridget O’Connell Steve Schrank Lauren Vater Marquette University High Italian Community speaker at the LSW
Cynthia Oliver Nick Schroeder Pauline Vavra School
Richard Olyniec Patricia Schroeder Peter Vebber Center Luncheon held May
Northwestern Mutual
David Onken Henry Schuldt Clifton Venable Wesley Park Retirement 4th at the Italian
Kristina Patrick Blaine Schultz Tim Villwock Community Center
Complex
Rachel Patton Shelby Schurter Eleanor Vincent
Patricia Pedersen Robert Schweers Nicole Vincenz
Angela Perkins Genevieve Schweitzer
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Additional Services - Satellites Support From Organizations
In addition to its main classroom at the Laubach Milwaukee County Literacy Services of Wisconsin is grateful to the following businesses, foundations, religious organizations and
Literacy Center, Literacy Services provides indirect Adult Learning Center service groups for their financial support between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006:
service to many additional students through its Ascension Lutheran Church
Eastbrook Church $30,000 and Over $1,000-$2,499 Suder-Pick Foundation
literacy collaboration programs. We call these We Energies A & A Mfg. Co., Inc. Time Warner Cable
locations our satellites. Located throughout south- First United Methodist Church of West Allis
Andrew Chevrolet-Nissan Uihlein, David & Julia Charitable
eastern Wisconsin, the Literacy Services satellites Guiding Light Community Youth and Learning Center $25,000 - $29,999 Associated Bank Foundation
Hmong/American Friendship Association Anonymous Donor Berghammer Construction Corporation Visual Systems
secure their own facilities and recruit their own tutors
Meta House Book Manufacturers’ Institute Inc. von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
and students. Literacy Services provides initial tutor Oneida Tutoring Program & Social Services $15,000 - $24,999 Brady Corporation Wal-Mart Foundation
training, retraining of existing volunteers and ongoing Project Return Anonymous Donor Bucyrus-Erie Foundation Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church
consultation on recruitment, student placement and Repairers of the Breach Northwestern Mutual Foundation DeRosa Corporation Wauwatosa Savings Bank Foundation
curricula. Shorewood Public Library R. A. Stevens Foundation Foley & Lardner, S.C. West Allis Rotary Foundation
Froedtert Hospital Weyco Group, Inc.
$10,000-$14,999 GE Medical Systems - Employee Civic and Zilber, Joseph & Vera Family Foundation
During 2005-2006, approximately 200 students were Outagamie County
AT&T Charitable Oganization
instructed by volunteer tutors at our satellite centers Literacy Education Services-Appleton Briggs & Stratton Corporation Godfrey & Kahn $500-$999
located in five counties in southeastern Wisconsin. Hegy, Maryann Estate Greater Milwaukee Committee Artisan Partners Limited Partnership
Ozaukee County Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Green Bay Packers Davidson and Harley Fund
The following list shows the satellites active during Adult Literacy Center-Grafton Pick, Melitta S. Charitable Trust Helfaer, Evan and Marion Foundation Dimat Inc.
Service Club of Milwaukee Hepburn “Bootstrap” Foundation EDI Marketing
the 2005-2006 fiscal year. The satellites are grouped
Washington County Inbusch, Charles E. and Dorothy Watkins Eder, Louise A. Memorial Fund
alphabetically by county. $5,000-$9,999 Foundation Hoan, Daniel Foundation, Inc.
Washington County Literacy Services
Argosy Foundation Johnson Controls, Inc. HUSCO International, Inc.
Aylen, Marjorie Siebert Foundation, Inc. Journal Communications, Inc. KBS Construction, Inc.
Waukesha County
Bostik, Inc. Kalmbach Publishing Company McNeer Fund
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Harley-Davidson Motor Company Kolaga Family Charitable Trust Mensa of Wisconsin Foundation
Friends of Literacy M&I Community Development Corp. Meyer, George L.N. Family Foundation
Ladish Company Foundation Manpower Foundation Milwaukee Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc.
2005-2006 Special Events Lonstorf, Camille A. Trust Marlo Foundation North Milwaukee State Bank
Meridian Industries Marshall & Ilsley Corporation Park Bank Foundation
14th Annual Flanner Golf Outing Fall Tutor Conference Miller Brewing Company MGIC Investment Corporation Poliak, Frances Estate
Literacy Services 40th Birthday Celebration 40th Anniversary Business Luncheon Nicholas Family Foundation Milwaukee Area Technical College Reiman Foundation
Nonprofit Management Fund Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Rockwell Automation - Allen Bradley
2005 SPELLBOUND FOR LITERACY June Tutor and Student Recognition Luncheon
Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sam’s Club Foundation
Friends of Literacy Book Sale A.O. Smith Corporation Mueller, August Trust Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Vecker, Doris Estate Nesheim Family Foundation, Inc. Sprague Vonier Family Fund
Photos of Literacy Services’ 40th Birthday Celebration Windhover Foundation, Inc. Nichols, Asher and Susan Family Streich Family Foundation
Ziemann Foundation Foundation, Inc. Super-Steel Products Corporation
North Shore Congregational Church Trade Press Publishing Corp.
$2,500-$4,999 Ozaukee Bank Educational Foundation Vilter Foundation, Inc.
Baird, Robert W. & Co. Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD Wagner, E.R. Manufacturing Co.
Demmer, Edward U. Foundation Pollybill Foundation, Inc. Foundation
Four-Four Foundation, Inc. Principal Financial Group Wellpoint Foundation
Gardner Foundation Purpero, C.W., Inc. Wisconsin Literacy Inc.
Malzahn, Phyllis and Walter Charitable Rexnord Foundation
Trust Ross, Will Memorial Foundation $200-$499
Mills Family Charitable Trust Rotary Club of Milwaukee Associated General Contractors of Greater
Ortgiesen, Charles D. Foundation Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Milwaukee
Outpost Natural Foods Sempercor Foundation Capital Investment Services
Peters, Clare M. Charitable Trust Sensient Technologies Foundation, Inc. Community United Methodist Church
Session of Immanuel Presbyterian Church St. Joseph’s Congregation and School Culver’s of Oconomowoc, Inc.
First LSW president Gordon Ralph, Dr. Bob Laubach, Dr. Bob Laubach, Jane Galvan, Leo Galvan Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Stackner Family Foundation Derse Family Foundation
and first tutor-trainer Pauline Scribner Becky Kuehnel, and Reno Kuehnel
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Support From Organizations Continued The Programs of Literacy Services Continued
$200-$499 $25-$199 LEAF, Ltd.
Ellingson, Erik B. Law Offices
Extendicare Health Services Inc.
Avenues West Association
Ahern Fire Protection
Mack’s Service Center
Monday Doherty Associates
Additional Programs at the Program Outcomes
Fiserv, Inc.
Flanner’s Audio and Video
Albright United Methodist Church Women
American Dental Professionals
North Presbyterian Church
O’Donoghue’s Irish Pub
Laubach Center
Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Inc. Barth’s Coffee Service On Milwaukee. Com Number of adults students
Herbert H. Kohl Charities Becker Ritter Funeral Homes Oncology Alliance, S.C. In this past fiscal year, instruction was also served at the Laubach Center: 1418
Koss Corporation Bibler, Richard & Kay Foundation Penelope’s Restaurant provided in these additional areas:
Milwaukee Area Retired Teachers Assoc. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee Quarles & Brady
Number of students
Milwaukee Direct Marketing JMBrennan, Inc. Reader’s Digest Foundation Matching
Nash, Abigail and David Philanthropic Burlington Woman’s Club Gift Program
Reading Skills Program: at satellite centers (estimated): 200
Fund Denny & Yanisch Repairers of the Breach Adult students with a known or suspected
NEAS, Inc. Elliott Hardware, Inc. Roy’s Plumbing learning disability such as dyslexia receive Average number of student
Orion Corporation Elm Grove Liquor Seder Family Foundation
tutoring in this program. Methods are hours per week: 529
Pieperpower Foundation First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa Slattery’s Citgo Service
The PrivateBank Frankenthal, Howard Family St. Paul Travelers Foundation multi-sensory, increasing receptivity,
R & M Foundation Foundation, Ltd. Steve’s Imperial Hair Care interpretation and retention of reading material. Total number of student
Schmidt, C.G. Grasch Foods Unkel Management & Marketing Adults who have struggled and had minimal
Sisters of Divine Savior Greendale Community Church Solutions, LLC
class hours: 25,395
St. Eugene Congregation Interiorscapes, Inc. Women of ELCA Nativity success in traditional educational settings are
United Methodist Women/Community Kneading Touch Women of ELCA - St. Mark’s achieving reading gains in this program. Average individual length
Methodist Church Komisar Brady & Co., LLP
of enrollment: 14 months
Weiss, Herbert and Sheila Philanthropic Ladky Associates Foundation
Fund Lalumiere League
Family Literacy Program:
Children of adult students participate in this Normal Gill Scholarship Recipients: 2
Support From Individuals program. While parents are working with a
tutor, the children receive nurturing care and
Cashaila Beamon
Monique Brisco
Literacy Services of Wisconsin is grateful to the following individuals for financial support received between educational support. Emphasis is placed on
July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006. building and strengthening reading skills, and Volunteer Commitment
Ms. Barbara Abel Mrs. Beth Berger Ms. Marge Brumis Ms. Dorothy Cochran
preparing children for academic achievement. Total number of volunteer hours: 21,606
Mr. Mikelis Abuls Paul Bergl Mrs. Kiki Brunelli Ms. Faithe Colas Total number of volunteer tutors: 402
Mr. Helmut Adam William & Nancy Bergner Mr. Steve E. Bruss Ms. Fern Colby
Ms. Kathleen Adams Karen & Elliot Berman Ms. Dorothy Bubrick Mrs. Jane P. Constantin Computer Learning Center: Average number of hours tutored
Mr. Greg Adlington Ms. Cheryl Beyer Richard & Sandra Buchman Jeffrey & Lee Anne Conta Adult students utilize the Computer Learning per week: 460
Ms. Mary Jane Ahrens Richard & Kay Bibler Mr. Richard Buellesbach Mr. & Mrs. Mark Copeland
Melanie Alberts Mr. Tom Bley Chris A. Buelow Timothy & Patricia Cornell Center to supplement their instruction and study.
John M. & Jane Ann Altenbach Mr. David Block Ms. Karen Buker Mrs. Mary Craig Students are encouraged to develop computer
Ms. Rachel N. Anastasi Ms. Edith Block Mr. Jerry C. Burg Mr. Aaron Cross, CPA,CFP Dear Donor,
Theodore Anderson & Maria Fernandez Lisa Blue Ms. Brenda A. Burrows Ms. Mary Ann Crossot skills, and to practice and reinforce their core
Diane Anschuetz Mr. Christopher H. Bock Mr. Mike Busby Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Cudzinovic curriculum program with additional study.
Mrs. Stanley Applegate Mrs. Claudia G. Bodine Mrs. Faith Bybee Mr. Brian J. Cummings
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Aring Mr. Richard Bohnsack Ms. Lisa Cadotte Thomas Cunningham & Mary Ritchie Educational software matches the ABE, GED I would like to say "Thank you all
William & Diane Armstrong Karen Boldt Mr. Edward J. Callan Ms. Ruth T. Czarnecka
Kent & Barb Aschenbrenner Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Bonner James & Judith Callan Mr. John Czechan
and ESL curriculum. very much for everyone who has
Mr. Abdul Khalek Azzab
Carl W. & Ellen L. Baehr
Michael & Sara Bowen
Miss Mary Bowers
Ms. Mary C. Cannon
Mrs. Jeannine Carmichael
Bernard & Lucille Daley
Mrs. Esther Damkoehler
been tutoring me."
Mrs. Janet C. Balding Mr. Brian Bowser Mrs. David Carson Mr. Michael David Dear Donor,
Ms. Shauna Singh Baldwin Ms. Elizabeth Braden Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cassidy Ms. Betty Davis
Ms. Agnes Barbee Ms. Helen J. Braeger Pat H. Caswell David & Mary Davis I am learning a lot each time. I
Mrs. Harold Bauers Ms. Dorothy Brand Ms. Barbara Chandler Mr. John C. Davis
Mr. Dennis H. Bauman Mr. Thomas Brandstetter Mrs. Saehee Chang Mr. Pettis L. Davis I would like to thank you for your don't have enough words to express
Mrs. Lois Becker John & Sally Breckenridge Michael & Sylvia Chantler Dr. Robert Davis
donation for giving me a chance to my deep appreciation to all
Mr. J. Andrew Bednall Mr. Charles H. Breeden Mr. Stephen E. Check Miss Marion De Ruyter
Mr. David Behrendt Ms. Joan E. Brengel Mr. Wayne W. Chipman Mr. David M. De Simone learn to read. of you.
David & Judith Beine Mrs. Mary E. Brennan J. Thomas & Judith Christofferson Mrs. Mary Delwiche
Ms. Anne E. Benedict Mr. Richard Bridenbaugh Mrs. Helen Church Rev. Kenneth J. Derfus — Littie — Amy
Charles & Dianne Benishek Mr. George Brumis Ms. Adria E. Clawson Sandra & Max Dermond
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The Programs of Literacy Services Support From Individuals
Lillian Dessloch Mr. Michael Gandrud Ms. Nancy W. Hoke Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lange
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Deutsch Mr. Nathaniel Garry Ms. Myrna M. Hollander Glenn E. & Bernadyne J. Langer
The Need High School Equivalency Preparation Ms. Vickie Deutsch
Ms. Deepika Dewan
Tom & Barbara Gay
C. Frederick & Anne Hamilton
Mr. David Holmes
Mrs. Nancy Holz
Ms. Yvonne Larme
Ms. Carol M. Larson
(GED and HSED): Virendra Dhuru Geilfuss Diane & Richard Horsfield Rich & Patricia Larson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Diaz, Jr. Mr. Gary E. Geisler Mrs. Irene Houlehen Mr. Peter Lemmer
Literacy Services of Wisconsin was founded in Adults prepare to take the examinations which Mrs. Shirley Dick Ms. Gayle M. Gengler Ms. Sharon Hubbard Ms. Mary Lerner
1965 when a group of concerned citizens will lead to a GED or HSED diploma. Areas of Mary Dillon Mr. Daniel W. Gentges Mike & Barb Huber Ms. Elizabeth Lesher
Ms. Julie Disseler Ms. Lisa George Ms. Marsha Huff Larry & Micki LeTourneau
organized the first volunteer based literacy study include reading, writing, mathematics, Mrs. Maria Dittman Ms. Virginia Georgieff Ms. Vivian Hughes Mr. Lloyd Levin
program in the state. The Wisconsin Laubach social studies, science, health and civics. Students Mr. Richard Dittman Mrs. Vivian C. Giordano Mr. & Mrs. Graham Hume Jan & John Liebenstein
John E. & Eileen V. Doherty Mrs. Robert Girod Mr. & Mrs. Harland Huston Ms. Elizabeth Lierk
Literacy Coordinating Committee recruited receive individualized coaching and pre-test until Thomas & Barbara Dolan Mr. Brad Girsch Ms. Diana Jacobson Ms. Cynthia Lieungh
volunteer tutors and sponsoring organizations that they are confident in their ability to Mr. & Mrs. John F. Doucette Adam & Carole Glass Mrs. Mary Jacobson Ms. Diane Lindsay
Ms. Adrienne Drake Carl & Winifred Gleysteen Ms. Bett Jacquart Mr. Patrick D. Linnane
provided the space, materials and training for successfully pass the examinations at a GED or Harry & Barbara Drake Miss Charlotte Goeckerman Ms. Susan K. Jaeger Ms. Rebecca Logan
new tutors who would conduct individualized HSED testing site. Mr. Shaun Drefahl Ms. Stacy A. Goetzman Mr. Johannes Jansen Mrs. Martha Lovejoy
Ms. Melissa L. Dreifuerst Michael & Karen Goldammer Mr. Norman S. Jaques Fred & Anne Luber
instruction of students. Over the years, this Mr. Gary Drescher Ms. Sandra M. Goodkind Mrs. Sue Jenrich Paul & Tracy Luber
grassroots effort grew steadily and has become English as a Second Language (ESL): Mr. Steven R. Duback Mr. Irving R. Goodsitt Mrs. Heidi Jochimsen Mr. & Mrs. Ralph A. Lucas
the multi-faceted organization it is today. Non-native English speakers with a range of Howard & Eileen Dubner Douglas & Dorothy Gordon David & Mary Johnson Mrs. Rachel B. Luck
Ms. Krista Dudley Ms. Ruth Goren Harvey Johnson Mr. Thomas A. Lund
ability enroll in this program to receive Ms. Katherine Dummer Mr. James H. Gormley Mr. Lennart E. Johnson Abou Ly
The need for quality, no-cost, individualized individualized instruction. The goal is to Ms. F. Patricia Dunn Ms. Beth Gosnell Mr. Matthew Johnson Scott & Kathleen Flanner Lynch
Ms. Deanna Durham Mrs. Marie Grandberry Ms. Violet Johnson Jim & Sherry Macdonald
literacy tutoring is more important to our city achieve fluency and competence in English, Mr. Patrick Earle Mr. Anton R. Grasch Ms. Helen G. Johnston Ms. Ann MacIver
than ever before. The 2003 National Assessment initially in speaking, then in writing. Mr. Eric Eben Ms. Lois J Gratz Mr. Hector Joseph Mr. & Mrs. James Maddry
Gene & June Eberle Lois Grebe Ms. Lynne Kagelmann Daniel Madigan
of Adult Literacy reports that Milwaukee has a Ms. Julianna Ebert Mr. Frank Green Mr. Richard L. Kahn Mrs. Marie H. Mages
rate of 27% illiteracy among adult residents. This Ms. Florence Edelstein Ms. Janet L. Greenebaum Ms. Marylyn Kaishian Barbara Magister
alarming level of illiteracy is related to other Dear Donor, Ms. Kathy Ehley Ms. Mary Ann Greenebaum Mrs. Doris M. Kalmerton Mrs. Jo Ann Mahaffey
Mr. Dwight H. Ellis, III Ms. Pamela Grether Ms. Ester J. Kalmerton Carl & Marge Mahnke
problems such as unemployment, poverty and Ms. Nicole Emer Ms. Trina Grieshaber Ms. Jodi Kamermayer William & Janean Manders
crime. Literacy Services provides a solution to Mr. James Ericson Mrs. Carolyn Gusmer Mr. & Mrs. Matthew H. Kamm Mr. Johnnie Mann
Because of your generosity, we Ms. Elizabeth Estes Ralph & Lucy Gustafson Ms. Mary Kamps Robert & Barbara Mantsch
adults who seek education as a means to students at Literacy Services have a Ms. Maylani B. Evangelista Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Guyer Mr. Jeffrey Kao Marvin & Ann Margolis
improve their circumstances in life. Ms. Joan Fagan Mr. Richard C. Hack Mr. Nicholas S. Karel Denton & Tessa Marks
greater hope for our future. We Bill & Elizabeth Fantry Ms. Alice Hackstein Ms. Jennifer Karron Mr. Philip Marks
Mrs. Barbara L. Felix Mr. Thomas Hafsoos Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Keily Mr. A. Bela Maroti
thank you for your gift. May God Mr. Christopher Felix Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth V. Hallett Ms. Patricia Keller Gordon & Jean Marshall
Program Descriptions bless you and your family. Ms. Dana Felix
David & Therese Fennelly
Mrs. Sarah C. Hammill
Edward Hammond & Marcia Brooks
Jim Kern
Jack & Catherine Kertzman
Ms. Floriann T. Martin
Ms. Kate Martin
Vice Presidents:
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Van Handel
Dr. William Fetherston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Stearns
Tributes
Development Harry Drake-Consultant
Joyce Franzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Stearns
Finance Robert M. Sproat - Community Volunteer The following tributes were received between
Operations Jim Fisher, Ph.D. - UW-Milwaukee Norman Gill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Blackman
July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006:
Planning John Gaebler - Godfrey & Kahn Chuck & Lynne Bomzer, Bruce & Marsha Camitta
IN HONOR OF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DONATED BY
Treasurer: Mark Short - Chase Bank Rochelle Ciurro, James & Mary Connelly
Bernie Abrahamson & Nancy Sailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Weida
Secretary: Betty D. Moore - Community Volunteer Harry & Barbara Drake, Carl & Sari Dubin
Jim & Dorothy Arend . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann & Wallie Hesselbein
Immediate Past President: Harry Drake-Consultant Jason & Meredith Dubner, Michael Felber
Joan Ritonia
Barbara Felix, Edward & Joanne Filmanowicz
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Arnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois Grebe
William & Idy Goodman, Grace Graves
Directors Vince Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jennifer Banker
Janet Greenebaum, Jon & Joyce Gudeman
Jerry Burg - Northwestern Mutual Elizabeth M. Lierk - Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, Inc. Mary Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Craig
Anne H. Luber - Community Volunteer Doyne & Marta Haas, Roy & Cheryl Hauswirth
Judith W. Callan - Community Volunteer Joseph Craig, Lynn Craig, Robert Craig
Michael McBride - Community Volunteer Bud & Roxy Heyse, Edward & Heidi Hida
Eileen Dubner - Community Volunteer Dolores Kaczmarek, Kathy Pizzato
F. Patricia Dunn - We Energies Ann B. McNeer - Community Volunteer Michael & Cindy Hosale, Harold & Bunny Jacobsohn
Sarah DeCraene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Schweers
Dwight H. Ellis III - Dwight Ellis Law Offices Joyce Mielke - Briggs & Stratton Corporation Mary Ellen Johnson, Shirley Leshin,
Liz Diedrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas & Sandra Oliver
Anne Hamilton Geilfuss, Ph.D. - UW- Whitewater Betsy Prinz - Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols SC Dr. & Mrs. Allan Luck, Peter Lyons, Mary Magnuson,
Florian Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert & Martha Schmall
Jennifer Karron - Foley & Lardner Anthony D. Smith - Journal Sentinel Inc. Paul Matzner & Julie Armour
Jim Thomas - Journal Broadcast Group Mary McFadden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott McFadden
Judith Klappa - Community Volunteer Richard & Isabel Muirhead, Helen Nutis
Stephanie Wagner - Community Volunteer Karen McKinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan McKinney
Carol Larson - Friends of Literacy Lanny & Nancy Nye, Jim & Nancie Peterman
Henry & Carolyn Merklein . . . . . . . . . Richard & Karen Merklein
Harry & Jacelyn Pinkus, Sara Plotkin, Lillian Post
David & Dona Mortara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry & Barbara Drake
William Randall, Mary Stearns, Frederick Stratton
2005-2006 Staff Barbara Swanstrom, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Voss
Eve Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott & Mary McFadden
William & Joanne Murray
Mike & Lois Weber, Dr. Roslyn Weiner
(52nd Anniversary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . William & Joanne Murray
Executive Director: Barbara Felix Family Literacy Coordinator: Marissa Perona Leonard & Susan Weistrop, Harvey & Pat Wilmeth
Executive Assistant: Jennifer O’Brien Program Managers: Karen Horst Leif Nesheim & Berghammer
Dave & Tracy Winn, Shira Zigler,
Administrative Secretary: Gloria Kendrick Kerry Nikutta Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . Timothy & Janis Hoeksema
Robert & Clarice Zucker
Community Services Jennifer Vann Jerry & Katie Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Ned Bechthold
Jim Giordano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Felix
Supervisor: Mary Stearns* Facility Assistant: Garfield Hopwood* Robert Schweers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Ardys Hipke
Evening Receptionist: Robin Brisco* Clare Gramling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Olson
Glorius Slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert & Eve Eiseman
Janet Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Forman
Phill Trewyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Norine Trewyn
*Paid part-time positions Michael & Shelly Hart, Mary Stearns, Stu & Ann Tisdale
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