Community News

-Second Annual Holiday Wine Tasting Event

Paul & Suzi Ruper, owners of the Keyboard Liquor Store, hosted the second annual Holiday Wine Tasting Festival on December 3, 2009 at Valentini’s Supper Club. Six wine distributors provided over 40 different wines for sampling by the 85 people who attended the event. The wines were once again complimented by an elegant buffet of hors d’oeuvres created by the staff at Valentini’s. Proceeds from the event, $1,850, were donated to the Chisholm Community Foundation. CCF Advisory Board members assisted the Rupers in planning the evening.

Thanks for your support, Paul & Suzi. We look forward to working with you next year!

-Fall 2009 Newsletter

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-Chisholm Community Foundation Hosts 14th Annual Golf Outing

The Chisholm Community Foundation held its 14th annual golf outing on July 27, 2009 at the Mesaba Country Club in Hibbing. One hundred thirty golfers participated in this year’s event. Over $13,000 was raised, which will be used to defray the annual operating expenses of the CCF office. A buffet dinner was held at Valentini’s after the outing.

Shawn Anderson was our MC again this year. Many great prizes donated by local and out-of-town businesses and individuals were distributed. Two highlighted prizes that were auctioned off included four tickets to a Minnesota Timberwolves game donated by Gary Cerkvenick and four tickets to a Minnesota Wild game given by Philip Falcone.

Congratulations go out to the Hibbing Taconite team consisting of Joe Marturano, Jeff Cowling, Gary Baumgardner, Mike Swanger and Adam Osborne. They won the tourney again this year!

Thank you to all of our hole sponsors, businesses and individuals who donated prizes, and the golfers and volunteers who participated in the event. We appreciate your support!

-CCF Hosts 22nd Annual Investors Dinner

The Chisholm Community Foundation held its 22st Annual Investors Dinner Meeting at Valentini’s Supper Club on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. The theme for this year’s meeting was “Chisholm…a small community with a generous heart”.

Tim Larson, CCF Chairman, highlighted the past year of the CCF, noting our fundraisers and grants awarded. Grant testimonials were given by Pastor Dan Erickson for the Chisholm/Balkan Little League, Annie Lesnak for Generation W and Frank Valentini for the Chisholm Fitness Center. Judi Scott introduced and welcomed new board member Ruth Samsa. Ron Gornick was also introduced as our emeritus board member.

Brett Friedlander and Bob Reising, co authors of “Chasing Moonlight” spoke of their experiences writing the book and thanked Chisholm and the CCF for all the support that was given to them on their journey.

It was a pleasant evening and, as always, the atmosphere, meal and service at Valentini’s was excellent.

-CCF Hosts Another Cinco de Mayo Festival

The Chisholm Community Foundation hosted their third annual Cinco de Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The evening began at Tom& Jerry’s where 95 people enjoyed the fiesta atmosphere with piñatas, margaritas, chips and salsa and the music of the Mariachi band, Forastero. Tom Bobich (Chibe) won prizes for the best salsa and the best costume.

The festivities moved to Valentini’s for a superb authentic Mexican meal. Those who attended were able to participate in silent and live auctions. Shawn Anderson, CCF board member, was both the MC and auctioneer and made the event lively and fun.

Thank you to all who attended and made this event a success! Next year’s Cinco de Mayo Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2010. Hope to see you there!

-CCF Gives Back to the Community

The Chisholm Community Foundation is committed to making our community a better place to live, work and raise families. Listed below are the grant awards for 2009:

City of Chisholm - $2,850 – Bridge of Peace Flag Project.
Chisholm/Balkan Little League - $2,880 – Concession Stand Repair.
Chisholm Public Schools
$2,500 – Portable Sound/PS System at Vaughan Steffensrud.
$10,000 – Fitness Center Equipment Replacement.
$15,000 – Assist with Replacement of Playground at Vaughan Steffensrud.
Summer Work Outreach Program - $1,500 – General Funding.
Chisholm Beautification Association - $6,000 – Phase 2, Restore Our Wall Project.

Museum of Mining - $6,000 – Historic preservation of mining and community artifacts of Northeastern Minnesota.

Chisholm Blue Line Club - $3,168 – New lobby flooring in Chisholm Hockey Arena.

Chisholm Public Schools - $11,250 – Vaughan Steffensrud playground project, bus video cameras, elementary music program, band equipment.

Arrowhead Head Start - $1,100 – Activities programs for young children and families.

Grants awarded since 1998 total approximately $638,000. The support of the community and our investors is helping to perpetuate a foundation that will give back for many years to come.

WE SINCERELY THANK YOU!!!

-Past Newsletters

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