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Save the date:

the

A.I.R.C.American Indian Resource Center of Marathon County

AIRC thankful for

2012 donorsThe American Indian Resource Center of MarathonCounty (A.I.R.C.) would like to wish you and yourfamily a Happy New Year! The past year was event-filledand exciting and we look forward to serving American

Indian people and the community in 2013. We would like tothank our donors for their help during the past year, including the ForestCounty Potawatomi Foundation for their $30,000 grant and the CommunityFoundation of North Central Wisconsin for their $2,500 grant for ourCultural Connections programs. Without these donors, the Center could no

serve Native people or the community. Migwetch, Pinagigi, Waewaenen,Yawv, Thank you for your generous support and thank you to all the volunteers

employees, the Wausau School District, and anyone else who has had a hand in

our success. The A.I.R.C. is looking forward to celebrating our 2

nd

anniversaryin March 2013 and hope to continue to grow and expand with you!

Family NightFriday Jan. 25

Sr. Youth Lock-in

Saturday Jan. 26

9pm-8amSr. Youth grades 6-12will hangout at theCenter all night. Call

715-845-9754 for info.

Benefit for Dylan

Saturday Feb. 2

5pmCome to the VFW andhelp support ourdirector and his family!

See back for details.

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3

Time for NewBeginnings

"This is a time for reflection as well as

celebration.

As you look back on the past year and

all that has taken place in your life,

Remember each experience for the

good that has come of it

and for the knowledge you have

gained.

Remember the efforts you have made

and the goals you have reached.

Remember the love you have shared

and the happiness you have brought.

Remember the laughter, the joy, the

hard work, and the tears.

And as you reflect on the past year,

also be thinking of the new one to

come.

Because most importantly, this is a

time of new beginnings

and the celebration of life."

5-8pmFamily meal andgame night. Bringyour family for a nightof fun and fellowship!

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Womens Wellness

Beefy Corn and Black Bean ChiliPantry Checklist:Ground round (1 pound)Chili powder blend1 package frozen seasoned corn and black beansBeef broth (fat-free, less sodium)1 can seasoned tomato sauce for chiliOptional: sour cream, green onionsPrep: 1 minuteCook: 27 minutes

Its that time again when the New Years resolutions start...and that means time forexercise and healthy living! The Center will be having daily visits to the YMCA as wellas Zumba. Check the Centers website calendar and Facebook page for dates and times.www.indiancenterwausau.org

A.I.R.C. Memorable Moments 2012Cultural Connections Event with the WausauHmong Association Feb.2012

A.I.R.C. Senior youth participate in thePolar Plunge for WI Special Olympics Feb

A.I.R.C. Sr. Youth attend Teen DatingSummit in Wisconsin Dells, March 2012

A.I.R.C. Spring Picnic April 2012

Riverside Park, Wausau

BullyPreventionMay 2012

End of School Picnic June 2012 Sr. Youth firework

fundraiser June-July 2012Youth Council Trip to Phoenix AZ forUNITY Conference August

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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New Years Day

School resumes

No Learning Center

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No Learning Center No Sr. Youth Group No Learning Center

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No Learning Center No Sr. Youth Group No Learning Center

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Martin Luther King, Jr.Day

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January 2013

Due to Dylans upcoming surgery, drumming and singing will becancelled for the months of January, February and March. If

anyone is interested in volunteering to help teach drumming andsinging, please call the Center and let someone know. &15-845-

9754.

Thank you for understanding.

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Benefit for A.I.R.C. Director

THE A.I.R.C. NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2013

AmericanIndianResourceCenter

ofMarathonCountyP.O.Box1787

Wausau,WI54402-1787

Three years ago, A.I.R.C. Director, Dylan Prescott, was diagnosed with Diabetes.He has been dealing with the damage done by the disease. Dylan has sufferednumerous hemorrhages in his eyes, Bells Palsy, weak immune system, pneumonia,

fatigue and worst of all kidney failure. His kidneys are far too damaged to be savedand he was told he would need a kidney transplant. This was of course verydevastating news for him, his family and everyone who loves him. For the past year,he has been waiting to be cleared for the transplant as well as to find a donor.Watching his health diminish and the emotional toll it has taken on his family, hisgirlfriend, Jen Rasmussen, A.I.R.C Jr. & Sr. Youth advisor, chose to get tested as adonor. All the tests came back perfect and the transplant team gave them the go aheafor the kidney transplant. Along with strong faith and even more support from friendsand family, the surgery will be on February 13, 2013 in Madison, WI.

Friends and family are organizing a benefit on behalf of Dylan and Jen on Februar2, 2013, starting at 5pm at the VFW in Wausau. All you can eat (Indian tacos,chicken) and drink will be included in the admission price of $20.00. There will also b

a variety of raffle items including a trip for 2 to Las Vegas, NV. River Valley Bank wibe accepting monetary donations on Dylan's behalf under Dylan's Transplant Fund.The A.I.R.C. is also accepting donations on the family's behalf.Dylan is a very giving man with a big heart who is always willing to help others. He isthe backbone of the cultural aspect of the A.I.R.C. and has taught many Native andnon-Native people. He is very humble and thankful for everything he has.