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Fall 2007
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- Issues such as daycare and preschool were discussed at Stanton School Advisory
Committee meetings.
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Jan 2008
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- A group of concerned community members toured local communities who has addressed
the same issues.
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Feb 2008
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- Stanton Friends was formed. "Building for our youth, community
and future."
- Steering Committee was formed- a group of 20 individuals working for
community betterment. This committee meets monthly.
- Subcommittees were formed that include Grant Committee, Capital
Campaign/Marketing, Site Committee and Alumni Committee.
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March 2008
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- A feasibility study is conducted by Pat Hall of Snyder´s
and Associates of Atlantic, Iowa.
- The Steering Committee researched and collected data from similar
sized communities with similar building projects.
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April 2008
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- Representatives from Stanton Friends will sit on a sub-committee
of the Stanton Child Resource Board allowing them to use their 501.C.3 status.
- Steering Committee met with SWIPCO and discussed grant opportunities.
- Nancy Lindgren developed committee to work on Alumni research.
- Steering Committee asked Chamber, Industrial Foundation and City
for support and funding for feasibility study.
- The Stanton Friends hired Snyder and Associates of Atlantic, Iowa
to complete a concept plan. The concept plan will include Field
Inspections, Establish Base Flood Elevations, Development of
Concept Plan, Estimated Cost Projections, and Potential Funding Sources.
- Stephen Peterson develops webpage for Stanton Friends.
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May 2008
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- Sue Cosner awarded committee with $5,000 for the feasibility
study through the Ripple Effect Grant.
- Marketing/Capital Campaign met with Dana Wenstrand.
Develops drafts of brochure and Question & Answer brochure.
- Stanton Friends secured an office space.
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June 2008
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- Developed Donor Recognition Levels.
- Steering Committee pledged $86,000 at June´s meeting.
- Set date of Community Capital Campaign Kick-off.
Scheduled entertainment - Champions Forever.
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July 2008
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- Steering Committee shared two presentations to
community members (potentially capital campaign volunteers).
- Grant Committee hired Lana Pals for 80 hours of
Grant Research at $30/hr.
- Total pledged to date $110,000.00
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August 2008
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- Pat Hall of Snyders and Associates presented the
Steering Committee with the progress of the feasibility study- near completion.
- Capital Campaign Fundraising Team is formed with Jerry & Pat
Gilliland and Duane & Janet Dinville as Capital Campaign Chairpersons.
- Steering Committee hired part time Viking Center Coordinator,
Mindy Wookey.
- Lana Pals was hired as a grant writer along with SWIPCO and ISU extension office.
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September 2008
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- Capital Campaign Fundraising Team met with approximately 200 individuals during
one-on-one "host" meetings during the month of September.
- Site Committee selects #1 site (west of school parking lot)
- Architect Rick Emswiler was hired to do preliminary drawings of building.
- A mailing went out to Stanton alumni promoting our project and pledge brochure.
- Steering Committee prepares for October 1st Kickoff event.
See Press Release Here
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October 2008
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November 2008
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- Local Government Innovation grant was submitted and public
fund raising efforts continue.
- Newsletter from Stanton Friends was sent via email to residents,
alumni, and friends of Stanton.
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December 2008
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- Stanton Friends/City of Stanton submitted Community Development
Block grant application for construction of the daycare center to
the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
- Mailer sent to all residents, alumni, and friends of Stanton.
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January 2009
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- Public fund raising efforts continue, Stanton Friends submitted inquiry
application to state for possible stimulus package for shovel ready projects.
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February 2009
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- Members of the Steering Committee met with Montgomery County Emergency Coordinator,
Kevin Norris on grants available/FEMA and storm shelter possibilities for facility.
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March 2009
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- Kevin Currie of Septagon Construction gave the Steering Committee a presentation.
- Committee met with Iowa Homeland Security of Emergency Management on tornado and
safe rooms in facility.
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April 2009
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- We began contacting charitable foundations and working on Pre-Disaster
Mitigation grant.
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May 2009
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- Stanton Friends began working with Homeland Security on a grant.
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June 2009
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- Representatives from Steering committee and others visited
Morrissey Engineering
building in Omaha, Nebraska.
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July 2009
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- Stanton Friends collaborate with Stanton Booster Club and Stanton Strivers 4-H Club
to participate in RAGBRAI.
- The Stanton Care Center does a fundraiser on our behalf.
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Starbucks visits Stanton!!
