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Broadwater Community Foundation An Affiliate of the Montana Community Foundation ▪ Nov./Dec. 2014 • Volume 13, Issue 1
PLATINUM $500 OR MORE
Dave & Fleda Campbell Tom Cotter
Kelly & Jill Flynn Valley Bank of Helena
Vigilante Electric Cooperative
BECOME A
2015 SPONSOR
TODAY! Please see Sponsorship
Form in the insert section.
GOLD $100 OR MORE
William Berberet Dianna Brown
G.B. Carson Bob & Linda Davis
Deborah Flynn Louise Flynn
Tom Helm & Alieda Stone Kyle Hopstad
Bill & Jan Hubber Bill & Anita Kearns
Jack & Michele Klara Dr. Gary & Linda Litle Bob & Gay Ann Masolo
Steve & Linda McCullough Brian, Patty & Hannah Patrick
Patrick Plantenberg Chuck & Carole Plymale
Helen Turcotte Mia & Mark Whitfield
Foundation Gives Back $15,785.00 in 2014
SILVER $50 OR MORE
Beth Ihle Pat McNeive Mel Pottruff
Delores Walter
BRONZE $25 OR MORE
Kevin & Nora Flynn Nathan & Allison Kosto Katherine McDonnell
Mary Mistek Tracy Plummer
Jerry & Janet Rodacker John Ryan
Coleene Helmick Rychalski Evander Wilbur
2014 Broadwater Community Foundation Sponsors
When you give to the Broadwater Community Foun-dation (BCF), you give to your community. The donation is placed in the BCF endowment fund where it is invested to in-crease in value and provide in-terest/dividends. Each year a percentage of the interest and dividend earnings are then dis-tributed locally in the form of high school student college scholarships and community projects (these totaled $15,785 in 2014). We hope that you will con-sider giving to your community through BCF. Your gifts are tax deductible and the many ways to give to the foundation include:
SPONSORSHIPS—Become a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze sponsor (see below and the included insert).
MEMORIAL GIFT— Please consider remember-ing someone special (see the included insert).
DONATION—At any time we welcome any amount you would like to give by sending a check to our local PO Box 371 here in Townsend.
LEGACY GIVING—Other ways to give to the foundation include a bequest in your will or naming BCF as a beneficiary on an IRA account. Gifts of land and other assets are also consid-ered but please contact one of our board members for more information (board member contact information is included in the insert).
We hope that you will consider a contribution to “your” local foundation.
BCF Board of Directors (left to right): Front Row—Carole Plymale, Linda Davis, and Bill
Kearns. Back Row—Terry Nugent, Lorrie Moos, Helen Turcotte and Kevin Flynn. Not
pictured: Virginia Knerr, Brian Patrick and Evander Wilbur.
Page 2 Broadwater Community Foundat ion Volume 13, I ssue 1
Giving For A Purpose—Remembering Tom Cotter By Brian Patrick
How does one give back to something that means a lot to them? Tom Cotter is an exem-plary example of just how this has been achieved. Tom Cotter, an alumnus of Broadwater County High School who be-came a successful business-man, left our community after graduation and spent most of his life in Palo Alto, California as an account executive for Mer-rill Lynch. Even though he moved away, he made a positive difference in our community through his giving. He estab-lished his own foundation, un-derstanding the importance of a permanent pool of money which, when grown, would al-ways benefit a cause. From this foundation, he made annu-al gifts to the Broadwater Com-munity Foundation and various civic groups, knowing that the “permanent gift” would benefit our community forever. He
understood the importance and purpose of our local foun-dation which is to create an ongoing source of funds for community improvement pro-jects. During my time as the school superintendent, I en-joyed delightful conversations with Mr. Cotter as he was checking up on a few friends and the school before traveling to Missoula to a homecoming football game or other activi-ty. He shared his fond memo-ries of school, playing football, and growing up in our com-munity. He appreciated his school experiences and genu-inely cared about our students having an opportunity to be successful. His foundation provided scholarships to stu-dents who may not have oth-erwise had the opportunity to attend college. It was im-portant to him that they expe-rience life outside of Town-
send. The unique criteria for the annual scholarships includ-ed money for students who didn’t receive other awards at graduation. He also encour-aged the publication of a past graduate career history so stu-dents could see that they could become doctors, lawyers, teachers, and engineers. He also knew and understood that people who became homemak-ers were just as important and vital to communities and their children. He loved the All School Reunion and supported bringing former graduates of Broadwater County High School back to Townsend. Tom Cotter passed away in July at his home in California. I consider myself lucky to have known him because of his pas-sion for providing opportuni-ties for Townsend students and his understanding of the importance of our community in that equation. He also val-
ued giving back to the place which was once home for him. Because of his understanding of foundations, his impact on the community will be felt for many years to come. His impact on our community and students will be for a lifetime.
The Broadwater Community Foundation has a history of provid-
ing scholarships for graduating high school students. In the appli-
cation process, students explain how their
involvement in community service activities
and projects made them a well-rounded per-
son and how they would encourage others to
volunteer for community service. In 2014
the foundation granted $3,500 in scholar-
ships to four graduating seniors. Since 1997,
the foundation has granted 61 college bound
students over $31,500 in scholarships.
2014 Scholarship Recipients
Morgan Obert-Cain Jacy Thompson
Bailee Dexter
Mariah Saltzman
IMPORTANT NOTICE to Parents & Their Graduating Seniors Every year, the Broadwater Community Foundation offers scholarships on a competi-tive basis to graduating seniors interested in attending college. Students can receive be-tween $500 and $1250 to help with their educa-tional expenses. The application process is easy as it can be completed online beginning January 1, 2015 by logging onto: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/18871-Montana-Community-Foundation Completed applications are due no later than March 15, 2015. For further information contact Kallie Audet, the high school counse-lor, at 406-441-3474.
Page 3 Broadwater Community Foundat ion Volume 13, I ssue 1
Broadwater Community Foundation (BCF) received grant requests from Broadwater County Development Corporation (BCDC) to help with the purchase of street light bases for the decorative light posts on Broadway Street in Townsend. BCDC also requested funding to restore the old Power Townsend sign that was painted on the side of the their original building in the early 1900’s. With funding provided by the BCF and funding from other local contributors, BCDC purchased 20 street light bases and then BCDC members volunteered to do the installation.
The Power Townsend sign restoration project was made possible not only by funds from BCF but by contributions from Bud Lawson, Hufnagel Painting, Broadwater County Museum and BCDC. The project’s purpose is to preserve Townsend’s history for future generations. ABOVE: After and before pictures of Power Town-
send ghost” sign and photos of street lamp bases.
BCF Grants Funds
To BCDC For Lamp Post Bases &
Power Townsend Sign Restoration
All School Reunion
Ambulance
American Legion
Bales for Broadwater
Broadwater Bike Trail Committee
Broadwater County Development Corporation (BCDC) Broadway Lite Pole Bases Power Townsend Sign
Broadwater County Fairgrounds
Broadwater County Lions Club
Broadwater County Military Affairs Committee
Broadwater Health Center
Broadwater Library
Broadwater Museum
Canton Church
Canyon Ferry Recreational Committee
Christmas Connection Sponsor
City of Townsend
Crimson Bluffs
Total grant funds given to community projects from 1996 to 2014
$ 1 61 ,2 2 0. 95 Detention Center
DUI Task Force
Food Share/Food Pantry
Fun For Life Program
Head Start
Heritage Park Project
Holloway Park
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Lorraine Kitto Piano Fund
Old Baldy Golf Course
Radersburg Historic Preservation Inc.
Rod & Gun Club
Search & Rescue
Senior Center
Shakespeare in the Parks & Schools
Silos Dock Expansion Project
Soccer Fields
Social Services Committee
Swimming Pool Park
Tennis Courts Project
Townsend Schools— Accelerated Reading After School Tutoring Alumni Web Page/Book Children’s Theatre Earth Day Green Club Gymnasium Floor Heritage Project Marquee Parent Teacher Org. Solar Panels Summer Camps Trees & Vegetation Wyse Acre Project Toston Bridge
Townsend Booster Club
Townsend Home Town Pride Grant Writing Committee
Townsend Red Cross
Townsend Tree Board
Volunteer Fire Department
Youth Mural Project
In 2014, Broadwater Community Foundation (BCF) granted $12,285 to local non-profit organiza-tions within the county. These grants helped local organizations with their pro-jects which included funding for ambulance equipment for $3,535, the dock expan-sion at the Silos campground for $2,000, BCDC light pole bases and Power Townsend sign restoration for $2,500, Townsend School District Wyse Acre project in the courtyard for $1,350, costs for Crimson Bluffs to build a cabinet to preserve Lewis & Clark books for the library for $900 and $2,000 to the Canton Church exterior painting preservation pro-ject.
MEMORIAL GIFTS Memorial gifts were received this past year through individual gifts as well as the Light-Of-Love project (Nov. & Dec. 2013). The gifts hon-ored 12 Broadwater County Lions members and also the following—Lynne Arensmeyer, Nathan Bieber, Tom Boutin, Paul & Ruth Carson, Tom Cotter, Bob Curtis, DD Davis, Bill Duede Sr., Katie Duede, the Flynn Brothers (Billy, John & Ted), John Flynn, Tim Fox, Lyle Guthrie, Mathew Guthrie, Ben Heidel, the Helfrich Fam-ily (Jim, Leo, Margie & Robert), Luther Ihle, Boyd Iverson, Victor Janacaro, James & Ossia Kearns, Helen Klara, John Klara, David & Pam Masolo, Fred & Joye Meyer, Mary Lou Meyer, Mildred Neild, Harry & Hazel Nugent, Vern Olson, Cliff & Carol Patrick, Charmon Helmick Pentecost, Karl Pen-tecost, Emil & Nona Peterson, Bernice Pfliger, Glenda Plum-mer, Doris Pottruff, Paulie Ragen, Kristian Rains, Rusty Rais-land, Selmer & Ruby Raisland, Loretta Ryan, Phil Ryan, Olga Shevchik, Shirley Simon, Leonard Stark, James Thomason, Marcel Turcotte, Gary Turney, Gene Urich, Joyce White, Bob Wilson, Jim Wilson, and Duane & Sig Wood.
Grant Applications
Available If you are interested in receiving a grant for your or-
ganization please visit http://www.townsendmt.com
under the tab labeled “Economic Development”.
Once there you will find a link to the Broadwater
Community Foundation page and the grant applica-
tion information, requirements and forms. If you do
not have access to the internet please contact a board
member (see contact information below) and they will
print and mail you the necessary documents. Grant
deadlines each year are January 25, May 25 and Sep-
tember 25. Broadwater Community Foundation
BCF Board Members PO Box 371 • Townsend MT 59644
Kevin Flynn ......... 266-3580
Bill Kearns ........... 266-3831
Virginia Knerr ...... 266-9240
Lorrie Moos ......... 266-3605
Brian Patrick ........ 403-1623 Student Board Member:
Evander Wilbur
President Carole Plymale .. 266-3590 Vice-President Linda Davis ...... 266-3786 Treasurer Helen Turcotte . 266-3428 Secretary Terry Nugent .... 266-3886
MISSION STATEMENT The Broadwater Community Foundation is a community endowment fund which will help ensure that the quality
of life in Broadwater County is maintained for future generations. The Broadwater Community Foundation
will allow us to control our own destiny. By developing our resources from the grass roots level, we will control
our own future.
How To Get A Significant Tax
Credit AND Help Your Community
Established in 1997 to encourage individuals, businesses, and
organizations to make lasting investments in their communities,
the Montana Endowment Tax Credit creates an incredible incen-
tive for residents to give to endowments.
The credit allows charitable donors to pay less in Montana
state income tax when they make a qualifying planned gift to a
qualified Montana charitable endowment like the Broadwater
Community Foundation. The incentive is 40 percent of the gift’s
federal charitable deduction, up to a $10,000 tax credit, per year,
per individual, and a credit of 20 percent of a direct gift by a quali-
fied business, up to $10,000 per year.
If you would like to save money on your taxes and help your
local community please contact Broadwater Community Founda-
tion president, Carole Plymale at 266-3590.
Generous Donations In 2013-2014 Every donation made to the Broadwater Community Foun-
dation is appreciated, large or small, as your donations help in-
crease the endowment fund. This in turn increases the distributa-
ble funds available each year for grant giving for projects within
our own community as well as for BHS student scholarships.
From January 2013 through September 2014 there were
some very large contributions made to the Broadwater Communi-
ty Foundation, however, that we would like to acknowledge. The
largest donation was over $12,000 and came from the Montana
Bankers Education Foundation Endowment for scholarships at
the recommendation of the State Bank of Townsend. Organiza-
tions and individuals who gave $3,000 or more included Tom
Cotter and Vigilante Electric Cooperative and those that gave
$1,000 or more included Valley Bank of Helena. Family members
of Rusty Raisland also made a substantial donation for scholar-
ships in his name and memory.
Each year we also have quite a
few PLATINUM sponsorships to
the foundation ($500 or more) and
these included Dave and Fleda
Campbell and Kelly and Jill Flynn
during this time period.
We appreciate each and every
donors support and contribution
to the Broadwater Community Foundation and wish everyone
well in 2015.
The Nicest Thing About December is Telling Our Friends and Family We Care and Remember
In Memory of:
__________ From:
_____
2014
Memorial Light of Love Here is my donation for an ornament that will be laminated and placed near the “Light of Love Tree”.
Name__________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________ State _____________Zip_____________
Please accept my gift of $10 $25 Other __________________________________
In memory of ____________________________________________________________________
Please send acknowledgement of my memorial gift to:
Name __________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________
City_____________________________________________ State __________Zip_____________
Thank you for your gift to the Broadwater Community Foundation Memorial Light of Love Project. Please make checks payable to Broadwater Community Foundation and send to PO Box 371, Townsend, MT 59644.
Share the memories of your loved ones by the gift of a “Light of Love.” Your donation will purchase an angel that will be placed in front of a Christmas tree located on Broadway in the window of Creative Closet. Your monetary gift will become a “permanent” part of the Broadwater Community Foundation and will benefit the Broadwater Community Foundation’s local projects for years to come.
Become a Sponsor of the Broadwater Community Foundation
By becoming a 2015 sponsor of your local Broadwater Community Foundation, you support projects that help your local com-munity. (Please see a list of the local grant recipients since 1996 on page 3 of this newsletter). Your sponsorship donation is tax-deductible. All 2015 sponsors will appear in next year’s BCF newsletter.
2015 SPONSORSHIP FORM Yes! I want to be a 2015 Broadwater Community Foundation sponsor.
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
City_________________________________ State __________Zip_____________
E-Mail Address (optional) ______________________________________________
I am interested in being a:
PLATINUM SPONSOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 (or more)
GOLD SPONSOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100-$499
SILVER SPONSOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50-$99
BRONZE SPONSOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25-$49
Thank you for your sponsorship to the Broadwater Community Foundation. Please make checks payable to Broadwater Community Foundation and send to PO Box 371, Townsend, MT 59644.
BROADWATER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO Box 371
Townsend, Montana 59644
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Casino Night Funds Equipment BHC Ambulance says thank you to the hospital, the Broadwater Community Foundation and everyone who made the Casino Night a success. Funds received as a result of that community fundraiser were used to purchase equipment for the ambulances. We recently purchased essential accessories for our new cardiac monitor/defibrillator that was acquired through a Montana Department of Transportation grant. These accessories include blood pressure cuffs, adult and pediatric defib-rillator pads and the connections to allow us 12-lead ECG monitoring
capabilities. The newer technol-ogy allows our ambulance crews to monitor heart rhythms, ena-bles EMTs to better prepare the receiving hospital for the type of heart event the patient is experi-encing, and in the near future the ambulance will actually be able to transmit the data (while en-route) to the hospital. Local EMS members are thankful for the support of this community and are proud to serve in the capacity of providing quality care and ever striving to be better. PHOTO: Mary Mistek & Virginia Knerr demonstrating the equipment.
SAVE THE
DATE!
April 17th, 2015 for the Wine & Cheese Tasting
CASINO Night Fun-Raiser includes Wine & Cheese Tasting, Casino Night, Live & Silent Auctions, Raffles &
Beef Hors d’oeuvres by the Broadwater Cattlewomen
Tickets go on
sale in
February!
You won’t want
to miss this
event!
Non-Profit Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit #3
Townsend, MT