Mark Miller Named Co-Chair for 2008 United Performing Arts Fund's 2008 Fundraising Campaign
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2/12/2008
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The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) has named WHD's CEO, Mark Miller, a co-chair for the 2008 UPAF Campaign. For over 40 years UPAF has been providing operating support to many of Milwaukee's talented performing arts groups. These groups touch over 1 million people's lives annually through performances, educational outreach, special events and community partnerships each year. UPAF also ensures excellence in the performing arts by supporting professional theater, music and dance groups that meet the highest artistic, financial and management standards.
The 2008 UPAF Campaign will begin in March and run through June. The Campaign Cabinet, comprised of key community volunteers, and the 2008 Campaign goal will be announced later this year.
View link to find out more.
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WHD's Alan Wagner Chosen to Chair "Luncheon of Champions"
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12/5/2007
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WHD Attorney Alan Wagner and his wife, Stephanie, were chosen to chair the Luncheon of Champions for Jewish Family Services in June 2008. The lunch is JFS's largest annual fundraising event.
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"Winsome Works(some)" and "Hairy Who (and some others)" Exhibits at MMoCA
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10/14/2007
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WHD is a sponsor of the Wisconsin presentation of Karl Wirsum: Winsome Works(some) and the exhibition "Hairy Who (and some others), on display at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art October 14, 2007 through January 6, 2008. Both exhibitions focus on Karl Wirsum, an important figure in the Chicago art world in the 1960s. Wirsum and his contemporaries belonged to the "Chicago Imagists" school, influenced by the Surrealist and Pop Art movements. The group's artwork is marked by bright colors, a strong linear strength, complex designs and is often satirical in nature.
Winsome Works(some) includes around 85 pieces by Wirsum, created from the 1960s to the present. Hairy Who (and some others) features 30 paintings, prints, drawings and collages from MMoCA's permanent collection and a private collection.
For more information and special events related to the shows, visit MMoCA's web site.
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Spellbound for Literacy Spelling Bee
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9/27/2007
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WHD is again participating in the Spellbound for Literacy Spelling Bee benefiting the Literacy Services of Wisconsin on Thursday, October 18. Literacy Services provides adult basic education at no cost to students, who work with volunteer tutors. It relies 100% on private donations to fund its programs and receives no federal, state, or local funds. The fees paid by each company that participates in the Bee go directly to sustain literacy tutoring for this year's 1,600 (or so) adult students. View link to find out more.
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Make A Difference Wisconsin, Inc.
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9/5/2007
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Make A Difference - Wisconsin, Inc. (MAD-WI) is a "not-for-profit" organization whose mission is to engage members of the business and professional community in the delivery of a 5-hour (6-session) financial literacy curriculum that will empower youth to create financial independence in their lives. Their goal is reach every 11th grade student in the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) system during the 2006/2007 school year, then expand the program to the Milwaukee metro area in 2007/2008, and state-wide in 2008/2009. Studies show that America's teens graduate from high school without solid financial management skills. The lure of credit card offers and check-cashing stores, combined with a lack of solid money management education, sets many up for financial crisis that often lasts a lifetime.
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Amy Salberg Serving on Rwanda Mission
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8/24/2007
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WHD’s Amy Salberg will travel to Rwanda this October to serve the needs of widows and orphans from the genocide that occurred there in the 1990s. Many of the survivors have HIV/AIDS and have few, if any, surviving family members. Amy has learned much about Rwanda in preparation for her trip and, as a Christian, she has been most encouraged by their capacity to forgive the evil perpetrated by neighbor against neighbor. The people of Rwanda and the infrastructure of the country are still very much healing from the genocide that occurred within this generation and the people are in need of practical, emotional, and spiritual support. “I recognize that I have been greatly blessed to live in a free country and to enjoy tremendous prosperity in comparison to most people around the globe, who not only live with very little but often endure injustice on top of it. As an attorney, it is this injustice that most breaks my heart. People who have suffered injustice, like those who were victimized in Rwanda, need to know that others care, that they are loved by God and by the people He has called to care for them. I feel called to demonstrate this love and care for the survivors through my physical presence with and direct service to them. When I became aware of Solace U.S.A.'s ministry of presence in Rwanda, I knew I had to go and demonstrate love for the people there up close and personal. The organization I'm serving with, Solace, U.S.A., is headquartered in Germantown, Wisconsin. Solace is dedicated to helping bring healing to the community through promoting the process of reconciliation; providing assistance to AIDS patients, child-headed households, and sexually abused widows and girls through financial support, home care, distribution of food and supplies, and development of farming associations to help widows and orphans be self-sufficient. I'm humbled to be able to be part of what God is doing in Rwanda.” said Amy Salberg.
WHD is proud to support Amy Salberg in her participation in this mission.
The 501(c)(3) organization to which donations are made is Solace, U.S.A. More information about Solace, U.S.A. may be found at their website: http://www.solaceusa.org/
Click to hear story by TMJ 4 on the Rwanda mission and Amy's experience.
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Doug Pessefall Elected Treasurer of Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
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8/20/2007
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Doug Pessefall was recently named Treasurer of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, Inc. where he also serves on the Board of Directors. Milwaukee Kickers provides people of all ages (with an emphasis on youth), genders, physical abilities and diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in soccer. Milwaukee Kickers offers organized leagues and tournaments, educational programs and administrative services, and operates Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Kickers has 8,000 members. Players range from 5 to 21 years of age and compete in 64 leagues with more than 650 teams drawn from as far north as Germantown to as far south as Mukwonago. Milwaukee Kickers serves nearly 14,000 children throughout the Milwaukee area with its programs and clinics. To learn more about the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, click HERE.
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Doug Pessefall Selected Member of Future Milwaukee Class of 2008
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8/20/2007
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Doug Pessefall was recently selected to be a member of the Future Milwaukee Class of 2008. Future Milwaukee is the Greater Milwaukee area's oldest and most established and active community leadership development program. Over the past 25 years, alumni have made an impact on the Greater Milwaukee area through their leadership positions in government, business, higher education and religious and non-profit institutions. Future Milwaukee's mission is to develop, motivate and empower diverse, ethical leaders who create positive change in greater Milwaukee through effective civic engagement. Future Milwaukee is affiliated with Marquette University's College of Professional Studies, and its leadership development programming is professionally developed, measured as to its effective outcomes, and qualifies for continuing education credits in many professions. Future Milwaukee focuses on community issues, hands-on problem solving and leadership in a live setting. To learn more about Future Milwaukee, click HERE.
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Doug Pessefall Elected to Board of Directors of Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
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6/27/2007
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Doug Pessefall was elected to the Board of Directors of the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, Inc. Milwaukee Kickers provides people of all ages (with an emphasis on youth), genders, physical abilities and diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in soccer. Milwaukee Kickers offers organized leagues and tournaments, educational programs and administrative services, and operates Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Kickers has 8,000 members. Players range from 5 to 21 years of age and compete in 64 leagues with more than 650 teams drawn from as far north as Germantown to as far south as Mukwonago. Milwaukee Kickers serves nearly 14,000 children throughout the Milwaukee area with its programs and clinics. To learn more about the Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club, click HERE.. |
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Kelly Kuglitsch Elected to Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Retirement Plan Professionals
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6/20/2007
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