Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau244 N Lake Street • Forest Lake, MN 55025

651-464-3685 • www.ysblakesarea.org

AnnuAl RepoRt

Celebrating our 35th Anniversary

20111976 to 2011

Jeanne WalzExecutive Director

A Message from the Board Chair and executive Director

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Clients by County of Residence

Our annual report is not just numbers. It is an opportunity to share with you, our supporters and donors, stories and feedback on the difference you have made in the lives of so many at-risk teens. One mother tells us, “My son was headed down a path to court and juvenile detention. Without the caring relationship of an adult mentor from Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau, I know he would have likely stayed on this path of self destruction. As of today, however, he is weeks away from finishing high school, holds down a job and is making plans for college.”This teen, along with hundreds of others, accessed relevant support and resources at a critical time in his life. We know for a fact that his chances of growing into an adult who is able to care for himself, care for others, and contribute to his world in positive ways has significantly increased. How do we know this? Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau includes three components in all of their programs and services – relationships, involvement, and learning -- components that have been proven through evidence-based research to lead to positive adult outcomes. Throughout this report you will see stories, quotes, and pictures that demonstrate our commitment to providing teens with positive relationships, meaningful involvement, and hands-on learning. You will also see pictures and read names of community members who have played a critical role in connecting teens with these essential resources. To all of you listed in this report, we give our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. If you haven’t yet joined us, consider a financial donation or a donation of your time and talent as we continue our mission to “Ensure the Success of Youth.” Thank you

Relationships…Involvement…Learning…Key program components to Ensure the Success of Youth

“I can never thank you enough for the help you gave us-all of us- in navigating through a very scary time in our family life. You were such a stabilizing force during one of the most wobbly times I have ever experienced in parenting…wow, your work is just so very, very important!” Parent of Counseling Client

In 2011, LAYSB worked with 1,812 youth, families and volunteers:• 399 first time and low-level youth offenders completed the Community Justice Program• 166 at-risk youth and their families accessed counseling, intervention and support • 80 youth participated in Our Place Addictions Recovery Services• 23 at-risk youth were matched with an adult mentor for more than 6 months• 467 children and youth participated in teen enrichment/ prevention programs• 535 adults/families in our communities received parenting services• 142 community adults participated as volunteers

Front Cover Left: Youth Advisory Board (YAB) participants wish to have a positive impact on their community. They hold an annual car wash which raises funds for support of future service projects of their choice. Top RIght: First annual team building and leadership YAB retreat. Middle Right: Hidden Heroes meet at the reveal party after being mystery match pen pals for the school year. Bottom Right: Group of youth participating in “Our Place” sponsored barbecue.

Erin TurnerBoard Chair

Forest Lake Police Officer Maryrose Warke and the Forest Lake Police Department were presented with the 2010 James Trudeau Award by Jim Trudeau for Officer Warke’s outstanding service to youth above and beyond her duties as an officer.

Dan Charpentier was awarded the 2010 On Behalf of Youth Award for his outstanding dedication and support of local area youth since 1994. The award was presented by Renee Wagner and Jeanne Walz.

Shylo Stevens was presented with the 2010 On Behalf of Youth Award by Tovah Marek, LAYSB’s Enrichment Manager, for her dedication to the community and the leadership skills she has demonstrated as a member of the Youth Advisory Board.

Tony and John(names have been changed to protect privacy): Several years ago 17-year old Tony called his LAYSB mentor John and invited him and his wife to come to the restaurant where he cooks so he could treat them to a meal. John and his wife immediately hopped in the car and headed over. They knew how important it would be to connect with Tony on “his turf,” and allow him to give back to them at the same time.This invitation says a lot about how far Tony had come. Throughout his early teen years, his home life was permeated with drugs, illegal activity and verbal abuse. He did not get along with his father and was continually in trouble for everything from tobacco violations to minor consumption and theft. LAYSB staff worked with Tony over this period and in November of 2009, they connected him with John. It was then that things really started to turn around for Tony. John helped Tony establish some goals for their time together. Within 10 months, Tony had met all of his goals and established new ones. His grades had improved and his new goals included improving relationships with his mom and checking into the possibility of college. Best of all, he was staying out of trouble!“Me and my mentor are awesome together!” said Tony.John agrees. “Mentoring is an awesome experience. I’m excited to see where we go from here. Tony told me ‘thank you for caring’ the other day. When a young person tells you something like that, it will change your life. I know it did mine.”Today Tony is gainfully employed and saving money toward college. “Now,” he states, “it is time to succeed!”

Savannah and Marsha(names have been changed to protect privacy)Savannah, 13, was a good kid who had been making some poor decisions and was struggling with her home life. She was angry and had been suspended from school for acting out and insubordination. In 2011, Savannah was matched with LAYSB mentor volunteer, Marsha. Six months into their mentoring relationship, Marsha and Savannah’s excitement to see one another is contagious!“My favorite mentoring memory is when we first found out we were so alike and when I tried to teach Marsha Sudoku, says Savannah. “Now I have someone special to talk to and I feel happier. Marsha has helped me to learn that it’s best to treat others nice even if they are not nice, and good grades mean good colleges.”Marsha has seen great improvement in Savannah. “When I met her, her grades were low. Now, she tells me she’s getting better grades! We’ve had a blast! There isn’t anything we can’t talk about. She makes me laugh. [The fact] that we get along so well is very meaningful to me. I look forward to every meeting. It has made me a better person because we help each other.”

Whether you need a mentor or want to be a mentor, call 651-464-3685 for more information.

Mentoring Stories

Statement of Revenue and Expenses Year Ended December 31, 2011PROGRAM REVENUE:

Counties............................................. $61,450.Municipalities.................................. $39,680.Schools............................................... $15,139State.of.Minnesota......................... $82,023.Client.Fees.Paid............................... $61,192.

SuppOrt:Contributions................................... $73,193.Foundation.Grants......................... $40,510.United.Way........................................ $42,481.In-Kind.Donations.......................... $37,306

Other InCOme:Interest.Income..................................$7,128.Special.Event.Net............................ $19,638.Miscellaneous.................................. $12,838.Total Support & Revenue .. $492,578

2011 eXpenSeS:Program.Services..........................$394,532General.and.Administrative........ $28,148.Fundraising.and.Development... $36,072.Total Expenses .................... $458,752

ChAnGe In net ASSetS ......$33,826

net ASSetS, BeGInnInG OF YeAr ......... $499,084

net ASSetS,enD OF YeAr ...................... $532,910

Audited financial reports and 990 forms can be downloaded from our website: www.ysblakesarea.org

Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau has received the Charities Review Council’s seal of approval for meeting all standards of accountability. This important review process helps our donors to know that we are good stewards of their financial support. Please view our report at www.smartgivers.org

2011 LAYSB Annual Report design courtesy of Aurora Graphic Design Contact: linda@auroragraphic.net

Garrett and Jim(names have been changed to protect privacy):

Garrett first made contact with LAYSB in 2008 at the age of 12. Since then, Garrett and his family have accessed several LAYSB programs to address specific issues including chemical use and delinquent behavior. In 2011, his case worker saw that Garrett, now 16, was still struggling and suggested that he be matched with a mentor through LAYSB’s “Making Connections” Mentoring Program. Garrett was matched with LAYSB mentor volunteer, Jim. They started to build a relationship and establish goals, but unfortunately, Garrett relapsed and was put into treatment over the summer, halting his mentoring sessions with Jim. This fall, Garrett contacted LAYSB stating he was out of treatment and wanted to start seeing Jim again. Both Jim and the LAYSB staff were impressed that Garrett took the initiative to restart the relationship. The mentor pair have enjoyed outings that have included fly fishing and candid discussions about life’s challenges. “Jim has inspired me to make changes and work hard for what I want – sobriety and a high school diploma.”

Our PlaceTEEN RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP

244 North Lake Street • Forest Lake, MN 55025 • 651-464-3685 • www.ysblakesarea.org

“For the first time in my life being sober feels good.” Youth Participant

Every Tuesday Evening6:00pm

Our Place is a 12 step group where teens struggling with addiction can share experiences, strengthen

hope, find acceptance and belong.

2011 Youth Volunteers

2011 Adult VolunteersShari.BachmanJohn.BarneyTyler.BelisleJules.BensonCaitlin.BrennerBeverly.BrodtmanHowie.BurkeCarolyn.CagleErin.CampbellChristy.DeWittLaurie.DrolsonMichael.FinamoreDave.FlemingLauren.FreathyAmy.GebbenJonathan.GladerSharlyn.GoodSamantha.GrimesMike.HaseltineShaynelle.HaseltineConnie.HendricksonAbe.HolteDoreen.HolteMatt.HowardPaul.HutchisonLisa.IversonRichard.JabasRosanne.JohnsonJenna.JonesThomas.Jordan

Caleb.KaihoiDonna.KeacherBetty.LamppaKristin.LamppaAbriel.Lane-An-dersonDerek.LarsenJeanne.LelandKathy.LillisLara.LoomisLinda.MadsenMarcia.ManeskeTovah.MarekLorelei.MarksonJoni.MonkTessa.NelsonCindy.Oberg-HauserDon.Oberg-HauserAmy.O’NeilAnnabella.PahlJesse.PahlHeidi.PetersonKaren.PetersonMelinda.PetersonJonathan.PloegerMary.PokludaDave.PurdyEmma.QuinnLinda.RambowDeborah.Reynolds

Steve.RuterWendy.RychleyJackie.ScheldorfMatthew.SchlenkerJames.SchoppenhorstBrett.StageEmily.StegmeirRyan.StegmeirPearl.StevensKen.TolzmannJim.TrudeauErin.TurnerRenee.WagnerJeanne.WalzMarsha.WoodRick.WrightBeatrice.Zaruba

Ryan.Ahern*Jack.Bernier*Elizabeth.Blount*Stephanie.BrenkFrank.BrezanyTravis.Brown*Ruby.Chu*.Ryley.ClarkinCina.Dean*Sam.Doten*Meghan.Falkosky*Gabby.GalvezHannah.GassZoe.GeisenZach.Halfen

Brianna.Harless*Marissa.Hart*Jessica.HentgesEli.Holte*Haley.HubertyHunter.HubertyJosephine.Hudoba*Tyler.IsaacsonMatt.Kilburn*Alyssa.Kilian*Gwendolyn.KinsmanQuin.LeiMackenzie.LoppCody.Lund*Skyler.Masloski*

Cole.Mayer*Jonathan.Meyer*Marley.MironMorgann.Monahan*Brandon.NelsonAshley.OlsonAlexis.Palmquist*Steven.Pennison*Brittney.PierreJoe.Ramstad*Anthony.RivardMichael.RivardNaleisha.Shook*Jaden.Sigstad*Alli.Steenblock*

Shylo.Stevens*Kaley.StilesJon.ThompsonParker.WalkerAnnalise.WigerTitus.YangTommy.YangHannah.ZuponSophie.Zupon

*Denotes Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Participant

This mentoring pair have formed a wonderful bond through our Making Connections mentoring program.

Our Volunteers

Forest Lake Fire Department’s safety demonstration at Forest Lake Safety Camp

CoRE is really making a difference in my son. Before the group it felt like he was so down and feeling like life was always going to be difficult. But since he started participating in the group he has been much less irritable and agitated. There is less conflict at home and I see calmness in him I haven’t seen for years. Mother of a CoRE Participant

Erin Turner, ChairPaul Hoppe, Chair ElectJim Trudeau, Past ChairBea Zaruba, Secretary

Rich Ottomeyer, TreasurerBrian Alm

Mike AschenbrenerCheri DexterRick Duncan

Joe GrafftMike Haseltine

Joe KryschyshenKathy Lillis

Linda MadsenRick PetersonDavid PovolnyRenee Wagner

2011 Board of Directors

Mentor and Mentee enjoying the challenging game of chess.

The Work We Do

Since 1976, Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau has been helping local youth and their families with intervention support and enrichment programs throughout the expansive Forest Lake School District and all of Chisago County.

tHe WoRK We DoWhat do youth need to grow into adults who can take care of themselves, care for others, and contribute to their world in positive ways? It takes... HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS - within families, with positive adult role models and with peers.MEANINGfUL INVOLVEMENT - within their communities, providing powerful opportunities to learn about and engage in the world around them.RELEVANT LEARNING ExPERIENcES – within their world, of their choosing, and free from judgement.

Junior Counselors enjoyed a pizza party celebration after helping with Forest Lake Safety Camp. During the two day camp which teaches kids in grades 2-6 safety lessons related to fire, electricity, boating, biking, first aid etc. they were small group leaders and role models.

Youth Enrichment Programs:• Youth Advisory Board • Youth inspired and directed Community Service Projects and enrichment activities• Youth Job Connection, World of Work, Youth Volunteer Camp Counselors • Hidden Heroes and Making Connections Mentoring Programs• Safe, supervised social events

Youth and family counseling:• Individual and Family Therapy• REACH Anger Management for youth ages 13-15• CoRE Skills: A DBT Group for Adolescents• Crisis services

Parenting Support and Education:• Phone and crisis support• Weekly Drop-In Parent Support Session• Parenting Education resources (print and online)

Youth Intervention Services: • Utilizing a Restorative Justice model where the victim, the offender, the offender’s family and the community come together to provide restitution, redirection, and support.• Incorporate evidence-based best-practice addressing chemical use, and emotion and anger issues.

“The Restorative Justice Panel is an amazing program! Panel members get a better view of the lives of the youth…and are able to address issues to help the youth find alternatives. The courts would never be able to make that connection with the kids.” Heidi Peterson, panel member

We offer group education classes dealing with tobacco awareness, chemical awareness, and making good decisions for parents and

teens. We offer an addiction recovery support group for teens.

Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau StaffBack Row: (Left to right), Matt Howard, Kari Lyn Wampler, Jeanne Walz, Linda Pasicznyk, Aaron LynchFront Row: (Left to right), Jackie Kottke, Jackie Hays, Tovah Marek, Lou Arnold, Jenny Tyrrell, Lorelei Markson

“Helping your community can be fun and makes you feel better about yourself.” Youth after completion of Community Service work

Youth participated in LAYSB and Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education’s annual overnight “Teen Lock In” which provides several fun activities including a movie at the theater, swimming and bowling.

John Moore, President of Sunrise Bassmasters, docks his boat following the annual Youth Fishing Day tournament.

The Impact We MakeRELATIONSHIP-RELATED AccOMPLISHMENTS:

• 75% of clients completing counseling reported significant improvement in relationships with family and friends.• 89% of the youth who participated in our mentoring program achieved half of more of the goals they set for themselves. 86% participated on a consistent basis, and 85% of matches last more than the minimum expected (six months to one year).• 95% of clients completing community justice/diversion program demonstrated a greater understanding of how their behavior and choices affected themselves and others.

INVOLVEMENT AND MEMbERSHIP-RELATED AccOMPLISHMENTS:

• 73% of participants participated on a regular basis.• 59% of at-risk youth participants in our enrichment programs reported that they would have been home alone, unsupervised, or hanging out with friends during non- school hours had they not participated in LAYSB activities.• 75% of at-risk youth participants said they would volunteer as a result of their community service experience.

RELEVANT LEARNING ExPERIENcE-RELATED AccOMPLISHMENTS

• 83% of at-risk youth who completed our Community Justice Program had no further involvement in illegal activities after one year. 56% of at-risk youth who refused / did not complete our Community Justice Program had no further involvement with illegal activities for the same time period. • 88% of at-risk youth reported that they increased their decision-making skills. • 55% of at-risk youth and families who completed counseling reported significant improvement in the problems addressed through therapy. • 83% of youth participating in enrichment activities reported that they learned new skills and knowledge or reinforced existing skills and knowledge.

“I am a LAYSB Hidden Hero mentor. Each school year I am an anonymous pen pal to a student and at the end of the school year we meet face to face at an ice cream so-cial. I love participating and connecting with teens in need of support and direction. I love being a mentor!” Mary Pokulda

Youth exchanging ideas with Kari Lyn Wampler, M.A., LMFT.

In Memory of Brianna Rae HestekinRodney & Betty Hestekin

In Memory of Ken LamppaBetty Lamppa

In Memory of Tom MehlhoffJan Mehlhoff

Robert & Jeanne Walz

In Memory of Hannah NorwigJeffrey & Colleen Duraine

In Memory of Robert Edgar Sweeney Erin Campbell

In Memory of Kelly Jeanne ThompsonTina Thompson

Robert & Jeanne WalzRichard & Elaine Willis

In Memory of Carl Walz Robert & Jeanne Walz

2011 Community InvestorsAmerica’s CharitiesAmeriprise Financial Employee Giving CampaignGannett FoundationChisago CountyCity of ChisagoCity of ColumbusCity of Forest LakeCity of HugoCity of LindstromCity of ScandiaCommunity Shares of MinnesotaConsolidated Federal CampaignForest Lake School DistrictGannettMatch FoundationGreater Twin Cities United WayMN Department of Public Safety, Office of Juvenile Justice ProgramsNetwork for GoodTown of Fish LakeTown of LinwoodTown of MayUnited Way of South Eastern PennsylvaniaWashington County Community CorrectionsWells Fargo Community SupportXcel Energy Foundation Matching Program

Sponsor-A-Youth, $325 and Above donor listMike & Mary AschenbrenerAurora Graphics, Linda LaCasse*Blaine Lions ClubPatricia BlountBrian Brogmus & Claire KottsDave & Laurie DrolsonDrolson Family FoundationJeffrey J. DunnECM Publishers, IncFaith Lutheran ChurchFrandsen Bank & TrustJoe & Kathy GrafftRichard & Erin GrossBill & Nancy HaringDennis & Nancy HebrinkRodney & Betty HestekinGreg & Fran KlausenScott & Terri KraiterClare & Kathy LillisPlastic Products Co., Inc. David & Patricia RogowskiScandia Marine Lions ClubJames & Nancy SchoppenhorstSunrise BassMastersLarry SvendsenThomas S. Turry, P.A.Kenneth & Jane VohsCharmagne WallinKari Lyn WamplerWhitaker Pontiac Buick GMC Myron & Beatrice Zaruba

Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a fundraising golf tournament and dinner at the Chisago Lakes golf course and shared a portion of the proceeds, $1,000, with LAYSB.

LAYSB’s “Nordic Warriors” team plunged during Forest Lake Rotary’s second annual “Gettin Cold for a Cause” winter plunge and raised $1,981.50.

In Memorium

In Honor of Tovah Marek David & Janice Rykken

In Honor of Jim TrudeauJim & Kelly Novak Family

In Honor of YouthLisa Vannelli

In honor of Bob Walz’s 65th Birthday Bill & Margaret Dahlof

Jeanne Walz

*Indicates Gift of Service

$10,000 Plus ClubThe Saint Paul FoundationOtto Bremer Foundation$5,000 Plus ClubAndersen Corporate FoundationFred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation$3,000 Plus ClubForest Lake Safety CampHallberg Family FoundationJan MehlhoffMille Lacs Band of OjibweMytech Partners, Inc.*Jeff & Renee Wagner$1,000 Plus ClubBrian AlmKaren AlmErin CampbellOscar & Val Carlson, American Spirit Graphics CorporationChisago Lakes Area Chamber of CommerceForest Lake Lions ClubForest Lake Rotary ClubJohnson & Turner, Attorneys at LawDrs. Ralph Magnusson & Betty MaloneyDon & Cindy Oberg-HauserOlson’s Sewer ServicePolaris Industries, Inc.Dave Purdy, Wealth Management Midwest, LLCGary & Wendy RychleySteve & Patti SaundersSecurity Victor Insurance Agency, WyomingWalter & Leona Schmitt Family FoundationRobert & Jeanne WalzWyoming United Methodist ChurchXcel Energy Community Affairs

In Honor

We’ve tried to list all of our 2011 donors and volunteers, but please accept our apology if you do not see your gift of financial support, in-kind contribution,

or volunteer service listed.

Playing Twister during the First Annual YAB retreat.

Mary Lou AllisonAmerican Legion Post 85Dick & Sandy AnderbergChristine AndersonKaren & Lyle AndersonLou ArnoldRick Ashbach & Daniela MeneghettiAuto Solutions, Mel & Barb MettlerRichard & Shari BachmanAlan & Kathy BakkeDean BarrSteven C. BatchelderDebra Bayer SiebertClarice BeattieJulie BernierJames F. & Ann S. Berry TrustKathleen Blackford, LLCMelissa BlackledgeDaniel & Judi BoorenKen & Diane BorleKaren BoyerCindy BrunbergCliff & Jeanne BuchanRoxanne BzdokNancy CapetiGail CardinalVernon CardwellBruce CarlsonDan CarlsonChisago Lakes Lions ClubChowdown for Charity, Birchwood Healthcare CenterCity of WyomingGermaine ClarkinRob & Tammy CollinsConnexus EnergyCU Recovery, Inc.Daniel & Sandra DahlagerBill & Margaret DahlofDayle & Bonnie DeclercqDaniel & Nancy DeWanMark & Debra DeWanScott & Cheri Dexter

Gena DoyscherJanet DrolsonLynn & James DufresneRick & Kelly DuncanJeffrey & Colleen DuraineBea ElfersFirst State Bank of WyomingFive Star Financial ResourcesJacqueline FlesherNancy ForsethLouise K. FortunaDr. Harvey & Marlys FrankLeilani FreemanPatricia GarnessDr. Mark GillenJoe & Linda GmitterDoug & Barb GoerssMichael & Virginia GrenierRonald GrenierCalvin & Marilyn GrubbsScott HagbergJon HappeJackie M. HaysDennis HegbergGerald & Connie HendricksonDeb HentonGlen HeuerChristine HinesDavid & Patricia HomyakBruce & Deb HoppePaul & Ann HoppeMatt & Annie HowardCory HubertyGeorge JacobsJennings, DeWan, Miller & Anderson, LLCTed & Julie JordanMary JuhlJeanne KatzMary KennedyJanice & Paul KlausForrest KlingamanLloyd & Patt Knudson

Brian & Marceen Kopp Jim & Jackie KottkeJodi KraemerGerald KruegerLakes Gas Co., Howard SargeantBetty LamppaCarolyn & Bill LatadyXee LeeDr. & Mrs. Jeff LeyKerry & Kirsten LiebeltJudy LifgrenJohn LundRichard & Sharon LundbergAnthony MaasWarren MagnusonDr. Linda Madsen & Tim KlinkhammerChristopher & Amy MajeskiMatt & Tovah MarekBarbara MastellerJohn & Le MattsCindy MattsonJohn & Lori McBrideSandy McCabeLinda MelcherJoleen MoenCarolyn MoxnessEd & Elizabeth MurskoThomas & Michelle Nerud Jr.Eric & Shelli NessKari & Marc NewellNorth Branch Area Hockey AssociationRoss & Julie OhmanGerald & Karen OlesenPeter & Tami OrputShawn & Rebecca OttoOttomeyer Clinics, Drs. Richard & Leann OttomeyerLinda PasicznykTim PattersonMark PetchenikJerry & Donna PetersonKristine PetersonRichard & Colleen Peterson

Clark & Sarah QuiringReub’s Tire Shop, Richard StarkDr. Thomas Rumreich & Ruth RonningMargaret RookeyVikki L. RothmeyerDr. Donald & Susan RubleRoy & Diane RuebDavid & Janice RykkenJerome & Lynne SandersShirlee & D. Jeanne SchaveW. L. Schave FamilyMary SchmidbergerTodd SchoffelmanGary & Lynn SchurrerCynthia J. ScottFrank & Mary ScundiJohn Serpico Insurance Agency, John & Bonnie SerpicoNiels & Carol SorensenCalvin SpitzerAleen StarkweatherCameron & Marge StrandBruce & Barb SwansonThomco Carpet, Tom & Connie SwansonLaurel ThompsonTina ThompsonLeonard & Kathryn Thurmes Jr.Brian & Jennifer TolzmannTom’s Auto Service Inc., Tom LaBarreJim & Carol TrudeauRon & Jenny TyrrellUp to Date Bookkeeping, Vicky SavageTony & Lisa VannelliDavid & Jane VernessBill Voedisch & Laurie CarlsonBill & Renee WaddellJune WadeDon & Sheila WaldochMichael WalzWavrin FamilyGary WhiteLinda WilcoxRosella Willcoxen

2011 Friends, $324 and under donor list

Youth who attended the first annual field trip to the Minnesota State Capitol. “Our Place” sponsored bonfire.

Thank You to All!

We rely on the support of our community to help us Ensure the Success of Youth. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the businesses, individuals, corporations, churches, civic and service groups that have given

generously to our programs or who have sponsored our events.

Thank you to all of the participating sponsors for helping make TASTE! and

Black TIe Blue Jeans Night a huge success!

Black Tie Blue Jeans Night Sponsors Olson’s Sewer Service

Vannelli’s.by.the.LakeXcel.Energy.Community.Affairs

Whitaker.Buick.GMCFrandsen.Bank

Drolson.Family.FoundationFirst.State.Bank.of.Wyoming

Forest.Lake.Floral

TASTE! 2011 SponsorsWealth management midwest LLC, Dave purdy

Stars.and.Strikes.Entertainment.CenterPolaris.Industries

BG.Sold.Inc.,.Barb.&.Doug.GoerssBridges.&.Pathways.Counseling.Services

Central.BankAnderson.&.Koch.Ford,.Inc.

State.Farm.Insurance,.Jesse.JohnsonSecurity.State.Bank,.Forest.Lake

Up.to.Date.BookkeepingJohnson.&.Turner,.Attorneys

2011 Participating RestaurantsAutumnwood.Farm.•.Big.Apple.Bagels

Country.Home.Bakery.•.Daniela’sEichtens.Market.&.Café.•.Famous.Daves

Friar.Tucks.Pub.•.Minnesota.Bread.Co..•.PochaysRoman.Anthony’s.Italian.Restaurant.

and.Grecco’s.on.the.St..CroixStars.&.Strikes.Entertainment.Center

Spectacular.Events.•.Taco.JohnsVannelli’s.by.the.Lake

Vincenzo.Catering.&.Tanners.Brook.Golf.Course

Forest Lake Rotary President Leann Ottomeyer presented a $2,500 check in support of LAYSB’s programs and services for the community to Jeanne Walz, LAYSB’s Executive Director.

Jerry and Connie Hendrickson of Security Victor Insurance Agency in Wyoming held their annual shredding event and presented free will donation of $1001 to Jackie Kottke, LAYSB Development Coordinator.

Drs. Richard and Leann Ottomeyer and Forest Lake Chief of Police, Rick Peterson present Tovah Marek, LAYSB’s Enrichment Manager, with a check for $3,800 from the 2011 Forest Lake Safety Camp.

Russ Cooper of the Sunrise Bassmasters, gave board member Kathy Lillis, a check in the amount of $983 for the proceeds from the annual Youth Fishing Day and Adult Bass Fishing tournaments.

Wyoming United Methodist Church gave the free will donations that were collected during their Annual Fall Dinner to three local agencies including LAYSB who received $1,478.

LAYSB was one of four non-profit organizations invited by Grand Casino Hinckley to participate in their Giving Tree Contest. Each agency decorated a Christmas tree and the rest was up to voters! LAYSB received Facebook “likes” and in-person ballot votes earning the second place prize of $2,000!

It is so much fun to work with all of the kids and the staff on events. Carolyn Cagle, Volunteer

Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center, Wyoming

Black Tie Blue Jeans NightFriday, Oct. 5, 20126:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Wealth Management Midwest LLC

David E. PurdyDavid E. Purdy TASTE!

Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Vannelli’s By The Lake, Forest Lake

SAVE THE DATE AND TIME

Wealth Management Midwest LLC, Dave Purdy are again joining LAYSB as co-sponsors of 2012 TASTE!

Guests at the Black Tie to Blue Jeans Night 2011 enjoyed an evening of entertainment, food, auctions, socializing and fun.

Sampling appetizers from Roman Anthony’s Italian Restaurant, just some of the delicious food choices served during TASTE! 2011!

Ace HardwareAdeVia Spa SalonBrian AlmAmara Wines, Robert MarxMike & Mary AschenbrenerAuto Solutions, Mel MettlerBill’s Auto BodyDaniel & Judi BoorenBroadway Wine & SpiritsBruce’s FoodsCarters JewelryCastlewood Golf “The Rock”Circle E Wine & SpiritsCornerstone Pub & PrimeCourtland G. Borle, AttorneyDan & Nancy DeWanScott & Cheri DexterDave & Laurie DrolsonDrolson Family FoundationEko Bakken, John FraleyEveryday Joe Coffee & CaféFestival Theater, St. Croix FallsFirst State Bank of Wyoming & StacyForest Lake Community EducationFred’s TireGrand Casino HinckleyMike & Orlean HaseltineHeather HowardDave & Bonnie JennenJohnson & Turner, LLC

JJ’s Auction Services, Jim JorgensonJolena’s Music StudioJim & Jackie KottkeKyoshin Ryu Karate Academy, Chuck PhillipsKwik Trip, Forest LakeLake Elmo InnKristin LamppaLendt’s Pumpkin PatchLia Sophia Jewelry, Amy HarringtonClare & Kathy LillisLink Print, Sara DeJamettLiquor Works, Forest LakeLiquor Works, WyomingLara LoomisLinda Madsen & Tim KlinkhammerMatt & Tovah MarekMel & Barb MettlerMinnesota WildJoni MonkMytime MassageNewberry NaturalsNorthwood RoasteriePleasant Valley OrchardPloeger Chiropractic Center, Jonathan PloegerPoplar FarmsRainbow FoodsTed ReeckRick’s Liquor

Running AcesLaura Schroeder, Yoga InstructorShots by Bridge, Bridget SchwegmanSilpada Jewelry, Sheila WaldochStacy Bar & GrillStacy Wine & SpiritsStearns BankStone Cellar Wine & SpiritsSunrise River FarmsStrikke KnitsTanners Brook Golf ClubTennis & Collins PA, Rob CollinsThe Makers Healthy Market, Chisago CityTimeless ElementsTire Warehouse & ServiceKen TolzmannJim TrudeauErin TurnerRon & Jenny TyrrellJeff & Renee WagnerWaldoch Crafts, Don & Sheila WaldochBob & Jeanne WalzWild MountainWinehavenWine & Roses LiquorZA! Restaurant

2011 Individual and Business In Kind Donors Bachman’s PhotographyBill’s Auto BodyBirchwood Health Care CommunityCentral BankCornerstone Pub & PrimeFairview Medical CenterFirst State Bank of WyomingGreen Door ConsignmentHazeldenJohnson & Turner, LLCLakes International Language AcademyMinnco Credit UnionNorth Lakes AcademyOlson’s Sewer ServicePatriot Bank MNPerry’s Auto SalonPro IV RealtySchlomka ServicesSecurity State Bank, Chisago CitySecurity State Bank, Forest LakeSilver ShearsSouth Shore Veterinary HospitalState Farm InsuranceThe RiverBankTrio Wolf Creek Distance Learning CenterVillage InnWendy Rychley Chartered

2011 Youth Page Sponsors