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Our Commitment to
Community
2005 Community Involvement Report
2 WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
c o n t e n t s
On the cover:
KATHY HARTMAN
Director of Public Affairs, Employee of Wisconsin Public
Service Since 1985. Hartman is proud to lead the team
of committed Community Relations Leaders featured
in this year’s 2005 Community Involvement Report.
“WPS Resources isn’t just
a company. It’s a company
made up of people who care
about their communities.
Our employees develop
relationships, build trust,
and work side by side with
other community members.
They’re passionate about
what they do. They make
sure we’re involved in
issues that are important
to the community and
important to us.”
3 A Message from Our President
5 Community Mobilizer
7 Long-Term Leadership
9 Local Catalyst
11 Bridge Builder, Boundary Breaker
13 Second-Generation Leader
15 The Public Face
17 Conduit and Connecting Point
19 Sweat Equity, Working Capital
21 Keeping Communities Safe
23 Wired for Good Citizenship
24 Financial Contributions in Our Communities
26 Beneficiaries of WPS Resources FoundationWPS Resources Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramDollars for Doers
27 WPS Resources Corporation
In towns, cities, and crossroads across our service area,
we are living our commitment to community, a commitment
made possible by the people of WPS Resources Corporation.
Each and every day, we’re connecting businesses, schools,
and non-profit organizations with the resources of our
company and the WPS Resources Foundation for greater
local good. From arts and culture to education, from
community affairs to health and human services, from
environment to economic stimulus, our commitments are
making a critical difference in the places we call home.
What powers this investment in vital communities? Much of
it can be attributed directly to the personal involvement of our
employees and retirees, people who are deeply vested in the
future of our communities. This year, we invite you to put a face
to some of these committed individuals, from our Corporate
Community Relations Leaders to others working in areas such
as business development, public safety, and public affairs.
As we share their stories, you’ll discover the value of our
commitment at work.
Larry L. Weyers
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
of WPS Resources Corporation
Our Commitment to Community
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KARMEN LEMKE
Volunteer, School Board Member,
Mother of Three, Employee of
Wisconsin Public Service Since 1987
“It amazes me
that you bring
together the
right people and
you can get
things done.
The community
is full of those
people.”
“My commitment is to bring forth the company-wide value of
community and the good that we can do when we work together
on a larger scale,” says Karmen Lemke, a Community Relations
Leader for the greater Green Bay, Wisconsin, area.
Lemke’s forte is mobilizing the total resources of Wisconsin Public
Service, bringing together the best people, the best resources,
and the best expertise to leverage the benevolent support of
WPS Resources Foundation.
An example of this approach is the Business Education
Partnership with Franklin Middle School, an at-risk, inner-city
school. For 17 years, Wisconsin Public Service employees have
served as mentors, educators, and role models, participating
in job shadowing, demonstrating mapping using the latest
Geographic Information System (GIS), or teaching classes such
as Junior Achievement and “Why Math Is Important.”
In turn, the kids at Franklin Middle School design a holiday greeting
card for the company, adorn the halls of Wisconsin Public Service
with their artwork, and brighten workdays with their visits. “A lot of
times it takes many years, but we can address the critical issues,
see things through, and make some real changes out there,”
explains Lemke.
Another fulfilling part of Lemke’s position is her work with the
corporate volunteer and retiree involvement programs at Wisconsin
Public Service—programs recognized as being among the area’s
top corporate volunteer programs. Her passion for helping others
give back is also evident in her work with the Volunteer Center, a
non-profit agency dedicated to promoting corporate volunteerism.
A past president and board member, she has been pivotal in
developing the Business Volunteer Council, a program that teaches
businesses how to institute employee volunteer programs.
Like all leaders, Lemke can be found at the pulse of community
need, from advocating for area homeless shelters and affordable
housing, sitting on boards from the Wrightstown School Board
to the Einstein Project, or rolling up her sleeves to volunteer at
company and community functions like the WPS Kids’ Power Run.
Says Lemke, “We’re helping create quality of life by providing the
full breadth of our company resources. It might be by donating
computers to a non-profit. It might be by providing someone from
our company to serve on a board of directors. A lot of our partners
do good work but have limited resources. We can really help them
mobilize their efforts.”
Community Mobilizer
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“Nothing happens
overnight. We
provide the
leadership to
persevere. We’re
willing to roll up
our sleeves, get
behind projects,
and keep them
moving forward.”
WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
BOB HERNKE
Community Advocate, Problem-Solver,
Positive Thinker, Employee of Wisconsin
Public Service Since 1977
“Sometimes we’re called do-gooders,” said Bob Hernke,
Community Relations Leader for the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, area.
“But seeing what’s happened over the past 28 years, we’ve
made a difference and we’re now able to see the fruits of
our labor.”
The outcome of WPS Resources’ enduring commitment is thriving
communities, from the charming main street in Waupaca to the
vibrant downtown and riverfront areas in Oshkosh. Yet there was
a time when the vision dimmed.
Hernke was part of a core group that believed in the power of
community and pushed through some hard times. Partnering
with advocates such as the Chamber of Commerce, the area
economic development corporation, and staunch corporate and
civic supporters, Wisconsin Public Service and WPS Resources
Foundation persevered to make a difference.
Today, the vitality of the community bears out the importance
of that commitment.
The Leach Amphitheater, a former Wisconsin Public Service
manufactured gas plant site, has been reborn as a magnificent
7,500-seat riverfront outdoor concert venue that brings together
the community throughout the summer.
The newly renovated University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Titan
Stadium, now one of the country’s top sports complexes, is a shared
community-campus facility used by all area high schools and teams.
The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh is also partnering with
Wisconsin Public Service to make the community more green,
as the state’s largest purchaser of renewable energy, through
Wisconsin Public Service’s NatureWise®program.
New in 2001, a $13 million Oshkosh Community YMCA energizes
the community, the first in the country with its own ice arena. There,
a new Zamboni®, courtesy of WPS Resources Foundation, maintains
the ice. WPS Resources Foundation also supports the Strong Kids
Campaign, which ensures that any child has the opportunity to go
to the YMCA and take swim lessons or hang out after school.
These are just a few of the many projects championed by Hernke
and made possible through WPS Resources’ involvement.
A self-described “never say no person,” Hernke is a noted community
leader who serves on boards including the United Way, Friends of
Oshkosh Parks, Winnebago Home Builders Association, Earth
Charter, and the Oshkosh YMCA. To him, the payback is immense.
“It’s heartwarming to see how Oshkosh has changed over the
years and how well we’ve done as a community.”
Long-Term Leadership
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KELLY ZAGRZEBSKI
Community Spokesperson, Strategist,
Synergizer, Employee of Wisconsin
Public Service Since 1992
“I’m able to
bring in the right
resources to
address community
issues, connecting
the right people
and resources
to reach a
strong solution
that’s good
for both the
company and the
community.”
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As Community Relations Leader for central Wisconsin, Kelly
Zagrzebski strengthens the quality of life for communities
throughout Portage, Marathon, Langlade, and Lincoln Counties.
“I look at a community and put in perspective what we need to
do to meet company and community needs,” said Zagrzebski.
“I really like the big picture outcome: taking all aspects of community
relations, government, the economy, neighbors, the environment,
technical issues, then bringing everything together and having
a successful project.”
Her talent for incubating community programs and focusing
resources toward a common goal makes her in demand as a
board member for many community organizations. Zagrzebski
often gets the ball rolling by playing a leadership role, then makes
way for other talented Wisconsin Public Service employees to
lend their strengths and interests.
Zagrzebski, for example, was key in the formation of the Workplace
Volunteer Council of Marathon County, an organization that brings
businesses together to explore corporate volunteer opportunities
and promote community outreach. Now, co-workers from Portage
to Stevens Point are active in the program.
She’s taken the same approach with Partners in Education, where
employees mentor students in a partner school, and with the
Portage County United Way, where more Wisconsin Public Service
colleagues serve on boards and contribute their expertise.
Zagrzebski is careful to balance her time to address key community
needs. She can be found planning community celebrations, like the
fun-filled Kids’ Day at the Wisconsin Valley Fair. She works with
area chambers on programs to stimulate economic development
projects. And she spearheads new initiatives, such as Community
Development Authority, an organization that strengthens affordable
local housing and promotes downtown revitalization.
Perhaps Zagrzebski’s favorite leadership role is that of company
spokeswoman, keeping communities informed about complex public
issues, like the new Weston 4 plant currently under construction
in Wausau, Wisconsin. Zagrzebski has spearheaded a variety of
events, such as neighborhood picnics and focus groups, in an effort
to provide current information about Weston 4. “It’s important to
make sure the information is out there and available,” she said.
“Our goal is to help people understand that we’re not just the
utility company, we’re a part of this neighborhood, this community.
We live here too.”
Local Catalyst
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LEAH VAN ZILE
Pacesetter, Community Collaborator,
Mother of Three, Employee of
Wisconsin Public Service Since 1993
“The community can
be assured that the
company is truly
committed, because
there is a person
at the table who
works and lives in the
community, someone
who is truly ingrained
in the community
and understands the
community’s needs.”
“I really feel I can bring valuable resources to the table on our
company’s behalf,” said Leah Van Zile, Community Relations
Leader for Oneida, Vilas, and parts of Lincoln and Forest
Counties in Wisconsin.
“With WPS Resources Foundation, we are able to support a variety
of organizations. It really helps us to reach beyond a specific
boundary and serve multiple aspects of the community, from
education to health, economic development, and environment,
which, in the northwoods, is a very important piece.”
Lincoln County Partners in Education, a non-profit organization
where Van Zile serves as president, is an example of how
Wisconsin Public Service is bridging these boundaries. The
innovative collaboration between educators and businesses includes
the Tomahawk and Merrill School Districts, area chambers, and
the Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation. Wisconsin
Public Service was a founding company in the partnership.
Working with an area metal fabricating business and a local high
school tech education class, the organization obtained a major grant
allowing the high school to replace obsolete welding equipment with
new welding technology. The fabricating company came into the
classroom weekly and worked with the instructors, giving students
real-life welding experiences and building career skills in a high-
demand area. “It was a true win-win situation,” said Van Zile.
Van Zile’s community commitment is demonstrated by her
involvement in the many boards in the northern region. She is
a director of the Northwoods United Way, and has established
Wisconsin Public Service as a United Way pacesetter company—
steadily increasing employee giving.
She also serves on the board of the Crandon Chamber of Commerce
and is involved in both economic impact activities and community
celebrations, including Kentuck Days, a festival celebrating Crandon’s
founding by pioneers from Kentucky. The Family Resource Connection
is also an organization Van Zile is involved with, working on a “First
Books for Kids” early literacy program that targets at-risk young
readers and their parents.
“If it’s not me, it will be another employee from the company active
in these organizations, sharing ideas, working on teams to further
that initiative,” she said. “It’s really valuable, because in smaller
communities the volunteer base can be limited.”
Throughout the communities Van Zile serves, the name Wisconsin
Public Service carries value. “Overall, what I find most satisfying
is the trust communities have in the company. When I say I’m
from Wisconsin Public Service,” she said, “I’m welcomed into
the group.”
Bridge Builder, Boundary Breaker
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JANET WOLFE
Grant Writer, Point Person, Stage
Lighting Technician, Employee of Upper
Peninsula Power Company Since 1984
“The more you
do, the more the
community relies
on you. They know
they can come
to you. They know
what you have to
offer, both as a
person and the
company you
represent.”
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For Janet Wolfe, Community Relations Leader for Upper Peninsula
Power Company, being the community’s go-to person is simply
part of her family DNA.
“My mother was very community-minded. I remember waking
up at two in the morning, and my mother, a Red Cross Home
Service Volunteer, would be on the phone trying to bring a
serviceman home for a family emergency,” said Wolfe.“At
age 16, I used to roll my eyes, but I’m proud of that now.”
Wolfe’s role as a community/corporate resource is especially
critical in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, “We do not have a
large number of corporations, and there are very few foundations
for the communities to go to for help. We feel a strong
responsibility.”
Wolfe is Upper Peninsula Power’s central liaison for corporate
giving: administering grants through WPS Resources Foundation;
managing the company’s United Way campaign, and coordinating
the volunteer efforts and charitable donations of employees
and retirees.
“I have such a good feeling, because I see where we spend our
money and how much good we do.” In small districts, where there
is no formal United Way campaign, Upper Peninsula Power allows
employees to give to charities that are meaningful to them and
then matches the gifts dollar for dollar.
“The employees give so much,” says Janet, noting that contributions
have supported programs from providing free mammograms
through the Ontonagon County Cancer Association to helping
the Humane Society provide food and shelter during a bitter
Upper Peninsula winter.
You’ll find Wolfe busily engaged with a wide variety of community
projects, from writing grants for the Ontonagon Theater and
polishing one up for the Historical Society to serving in Rotary
to running the lights at the Ontonagon Theater—her particular
passion. Thanks to long-term support from WPS Resources
Foundation, the beautifully restored community theater enriches
both the area’s culture and its economy.
Wolfe is only one of many Upper Peninsula Power employees
involved in their communities, from local blood drives to buffalo
chili fundraisers. “I rely on our employees throughout the district
to help me, and they’re eager to pitch in,” she says. “If there’s
something important going on that improves community life,
the people of Upper Peninsula Power are there.”
SECOnd-Generation Leader
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JENNIFER SHORT
Volunteer Coordinator, Community
Liaison, Leader of the Parade, Employee
of Wisconsin Public Service Since 2002
“The successes
Wisconsin Public
Service can bring
to our community,
the strength we
can provide, it
just makes our
communities
better places
to live.”
You never quite know where you’ll find Jenny Short, the face of
Wisconsin Public Service in Menominee County, Michigan, and
Marinette, Oconto, and eastern Forest Counties in Wisconsin.
She may be leading a parade of volunteers on a civic project.
Or, she might be planning a parade route for 200 floats. It’s
all in a day’s work as a Community Relations Leader.
Love of community is one of the reasons Short was attracted
to a career at Wisconsin Public Service. “The company allows
us—actually encourages us—to be involved in the community.
It was a fit for my personal values,” she said.
Short is involved in almost every aspect of community. She
serves on the board of the American Red Cross and is chair of the
fundraising committee. She’s also active in helping organizations
gain funding from WPS Resources Foundation for community
projects, such as the recent renovation of Spies Community
Athletic Field, or the ongoing support of the Twin Cities Free
Clinic, a provider of no-cost medical services to people with
incomes below federal poverty guidelines.
You’ll find her representing Wisconsin Public Service through
Mini-Business World, a two-day educational event sponsored by
the Marinette/Menominee and Peshtigo Chambers of Commerce.
Modeled on a successful state-level program, the event brings
together teams of high school students, who compete in a
simulated business setting. During the popular event, participants
are judged on how well they invent, market, and manufacture
products in the unpredictable world of business.
Short is also active in the Chamber Leadership Academy, a program
started in 2003 by a Wisconsin Public Service employee. The
Academy identifies and mentors up-and-coming community leaders,
who meet, look at different issues, and gain a better understanding
of dynamics within their community.
Short’s personal pet project is the City of Menominee’s Waterfront
Festival, where she works on the overall planning committee as well
as organizes the event’s popular two-hour parade. “The Festival is
just cool. People plan their class reunions, family gatherings, and
even summer vacations around it. There’s music, kids activities,
awesome fireworks, and food. This is a true community celebration.”
Serving more than two dozen communities, Jenny is quick to point
out that Wisconsin Public Service employees provide valuable
assistance in all areas of community.
“We have employees living and involved in all of our outlying
communities. Our employees are involved in charities, municipal
government, school boards, all those things,” Jenny said. “We want
to be partners in the community, not just here providing natural
gas and electricity.”
The Public Face
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LYNN KROLL
Chair of Brown County Breakfast on the Farm,
Volunteer Coordinator, Communicator, Employee
of Wisconsin Public Service Since 1999
“Many of our
employees love to
volunteer in their
communities, and
they just need to
know what’s going
on and how they
can help.”
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Lynn Kroll and Paul Bredael exhibit two very different faces of
community leadership. Kroll comes from an agricultural background,
Bredael, from a career in social work. But their deep sense of
caring is a common denominator.
Both served as Community Relations Leaders in the Lakeshore
area during the past year, representing Wisconsin Public Service
throughout Door, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Calumet, and Kewaunee
Counties in Wisconsin.
Kroll, who replaced Bredael when he transitioned into public
affairs at Wisconsin Public Service’s corporate office, says being
a Community Relations Leader is a 24-7 mindset. “Everything you
do, you have a heartfelt concern for the issues that impact the
community, from rates that affect our customers to opportunities
to support our communities through WPS Resources Foundation,”
she explained.
Kroll is constantly serving as the conduit between company and
community. “It’s a huge resource for our communities to have
someone who takes the time to attend meetings and functions,
bringing that information back to the company and to volunteers
who can help.”
Through the efforts of Bredael and Kroll, those connections
are making an important difference.
Grants from WPS Resources Foundation helped establish
the Lakeshore Interfaith Hospitality Network, a new
consortium that partners with churches to provide
shelter for homeless families. In addition, the Foundation
assisted FISC financial counseling, a non-profit group
that provides debt counseling, and supported the work
of the Manitowoc County Domestic Violence Center.
Funding also helped support the Farm Market Kitchen in Algoma,
a business incubator with a state-certified kitchen where emerging
entrepreneurs produce food products … furthered the Door-Kewaunee
Business & Education Partnership … helped to fund the restoration
of the historic JE Hamilton House in Two Rivers … and helped plan
for an educational center for the Great Lakes Spaceport Education
Foundation in Sheboygan.
The company also invested in human capital, serving on the
Hispanic Consortium, supporting the creation of diversity circles,
and establishing Sail, a young professionals networking group
with the Chamber of Commerce that accelerated from zero to
more than 60 members in a few short months.
Bredael believes that WPS Resources’ commitment to community
is lived out in a visible way. “As a company, we’re involved in things
that really matter to people, and that make a difference in our
communities. We do truly value ‘giving back.’”
Conduit and Connecting Point
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PAUL BREDAEL
Community Relations
Consultant, Employee of
Wisconsin Public Service
Since 1996
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TED PENN
Economic Development Leader,
Employee of Wisconsin Public Service
Since 1983
“Our communities
live and die by
the health of the
economy. The
future for all of us
lies in strong,
vibrant, growing
communities.”
A healthy economy equals a healthy community. It’s a simple
formula, but a complex challenge for communities with limited
economic development resources. That’s why you’ll find Wisconsin
Public Service’s Economic Development team, led by Ted Penn,
partnering with municipalities on a wide range of business growth
and retention initiatives.
Regional Economic Development Corporations are one approach
to leveraging individual community efforts. These organizations
operate on a countywide level to focus and market the collective
strengths of area communities. Projects range from funding studies
on business expansion to marketing the area on a regional level.
Wisconsin Public Service has been instrumental in forming six
of these corporations in the past year, from providing financial
support to lending boardroom expertise.
Another way Wisconsin Public Service energizes local economies
is through the support of business incubators—unique facilities
that provide fledgling office or light manufacturing businesses
with affordable space, shared office equipment, and business
mentoring services. These incubators offer valuable start-up
options to help local entrepreneurs survive and grow when they
are most financially vulnerable.
Economic Development also works closely with communities to
attract new businesses and encourage existing industry: partnering
on spec buildings in new industrial parks; helping manufacturers
seek funding for energy-efficient equipment and lighting; even
pursuing government grants to help businesses compete for
make-or-break contracts.
Downtown business districts, the most visible indicators of
community pride and heritage, are also the focus of Economic
Development. Through financial and leadership support of the
Main Street Program, Wisconsin Public Service has assisted
nearly a dozen communities to revitalize their downtowns based
on each district’s unique assets, distinctive architecture, and
local ownership.
Sweat Equity, Working Capital
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KAREN PALMER
Public Safety Education Consultant,
Employee of Wisconsin Public
Service Since 1966
“We want
to help you
live and
work safely
near natural
gas and
electricity.”
WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
Saving lives. Reducing injuries. Reducing costs through lowered
liability. That’s the community commitment of the Wisconsin Public
Service public safety program. At the heart of the program is
Karen Palmer, who helps communities work and live safely near
natural gas and electric facilities.
You’ll find Karen and her safety team bringing consistent, clear
safety messages to a variety of community groups, training fire
departments, police, and first responders; addressing community
organizations such as Lions Clubs; and working with excavators,
contractors, sign companies, landscapers, and others concerned
with above- and below-ground safety.
Educating young people is one of Karen’s top priorities. Currently
the Wisconsin Public Service safety curriculum reaches over half
the elementary and middle schools in our service territory. Using
pre- and post-testing to measure the clarity of these critical
safety messages, the program rates student understanding at
95 percent or greater following presentations.
Real-life stories reveal the bottom-line results. In northern
Wisconsin, a school bus hit a utility pole, causing live wires
to come in contact with the bus. A middle school student, who
recently attended a path-to-ground safety presentation, insisted
students remain safely inside the bus until the utility de-energized
the wires, saving the students from dangerous, even potentially
fatal, electrical contact.
Measurable data also points to the program’s impact. In a recent
audit from the corporation’s liability insurer, our public safety
practices were recognized as among the best in the industry.
A centralized accident reporting system, tracking third-party
accidental damages, such as dig-ins or contact with overhead power
lines, confirms that community safety incidents and severity have
decreased for the last three years, saving lives and preventing
injuries throughout our communities.
Keeping Communities Safe
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MIKE WELCH
Marketing Communications Manager,
WPS Energy Services, Employed by Affiliates
of WPS Resources Corporation Since 1981
“Even in a
competitive
energy market,
customers
recognize there’s
something more.”
Throughout WPS Resources, empowering communities remains
a constant value even in the competitive deregulated marketplace.
While cost is a driving factor, customers still recognize the value
of corporate citizenship.
That’s why WPS Energy Services, Inc.—a WPS Resources
Corporation subsidiary that serves nonregulated natural gas and
electric markets—is generating charitable resources for community
needs throughout 18 states and 3 Canadian provinces.
Led by Marketing Communications Manager Mike Welch, a three-
member charitable giving team assesses community needs,
evaluates critical projects, and funds capital improvements
to bring hope and opportunity.
In 2005, WPS Energy Services was a conduit for a $100,000
charitable contribution to the Cleveland Foundation, helping the
city to bridge the “digital divide.” The contribution will be used to
create technology centers throughout the City of Cleveland, Ohio,
where residents who are not able to afford Internet access can
become literate in technology, learn the latest software, and
connect to the many resources on the World Wide Web.
The company also supported the expansion of a Ronald McDonald
House in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; contributed to the Northwestern
Michigan College Foundation; and generated enterprise-wide
support of local Salvation Army programs.
The involvement didn’t stop there. When the Hummel’s
Wharf Fire Company, a department that serves the company’s
Sunbury power plant in Pennsylvania, began a capital campaign
to upgrade its fire station facilities, WPS Energy Services was
a “first responder.” Another grant helped the community of
Cassville, Wisconsin, build a new shelter in Riverside Park,
making the park more accessible to seniors and the
handicapped.
These stories demonstrate just some of the many ways
WPS Energy Services is supplying “something more” than
energy to the communities we serve.
Wired for Good Citizenship
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Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.
Green Bay Botanical Garden, Inc. Green Bay Boy & Girl Choir, Inc. Green Bay Community Theater Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, Inc.Habitat for Humanity, Inc.Heritage Hill Foundation Hispanic Community Center, Inc.Hmong Association of Green Bay, Inc.Holy Family Memorial, Inc. Houghton County Historical
Museum SocietyHumane Society, Inc.Hummel’s Wharf Fire Company, Inc.International Listening Association International Wolf Center Jasper Pickett Foundation, Inc. Junior Achievement, Inc.Juvenile Diabetes Research Kewaunee County Economic
Development Corp.Keweenaw Community FoundationKeweenaw County Historical Society KI Sawyer Community AssociationKippenberg Creek Kids, Inc.Kiwanis Club of Sheboygan Charitable
Foundation, Inc.Lake Superior Community
Partnership FoundationLakeland Hawks Ice Association Lakeshore Chorale, Inc. Lakeshore Communications Lakeshore Interfaith Hospitality
Network of Manitowoc County, Inc.Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
Libertas Treatment Center for Chemically Dependent
Lincoln County Emergency Medical ServiceLincoln Park Zoological Society Literacy Council of Brown CountyLiving Lakes Heritage, Inc.Lupus Foundation of America Wisconsin
Chapter, Inc.Lykens Girls Softball Association Machickanee Players Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc.Manitowoc Aviation Resources, Inc.Manitowoc County Domestic Violence
Center, Inc.Manitowoc Two Rivers Area Chamber
Foundation, Inc.Marathon County Public Library
Foundation, Inc.March of Dimes Marinette Area Chamber Foundation, Inc.Marinette CountyMarinette County Historical Society, Inc. Marquette Community FoundationMarquette General Hospital, Inc.Marquette Range Iron Mining Heritage
Theme Park, Inc.Marshfield Clinic Mercy Health Foundation, Inc.Merrill Area Concert Association Meyer Theater CorporationMidstate Independent LivingMilitary Veterans Museum Foundation, Inc.Minocqua Winter Park Trail Fund Corp.Mothers Against Drunk Driving FoundationMuscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. Music Parents, Inc. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNational Park Conservation Association National Philanthropic Trust Breast CancerNational Railroad Museum, Inc.
2005 Financial Contributions in Our Communities
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National Society to Prevent Blindness National Wild Turkey Federation National Wildlife Federation Natural Resources Foundation of
Wisconsin, Inc.Nature Conservancy, Inc.Neenah Baseball, Inc. Neighbor to Neighbor Door County
Volunteers, Inc.Neighborhood Housing Services of
Green Bay, Inc.Neville Public Museum New Community Clinic New Community Shelter, Inc. New Curative Rehabilitation, Inc. New Holstein Historical Society, Inc.NEW Zoological Society, Inc.Newport Wilderness Society, Inc.Next Door Theatre, Inc. Nicolet College Foundation, Inc.Nicolet Search Team, Inc.Northeast Wisconsin Beat the Heat Corp.Northern Health Centers, Inc.Northland Lutheran Services for
the Elderly, Inc.Northwestern Michigan College FoundationOmega House, Inc.On Broadway, Inc. Oneida Council of Camp Fire USA Oneida County Ontonagon Theater of Performing Arts, Inc.Optimist Club of Green Bay Oshkosh Area Community FoundationOshkosh Chamber of Commerce Oshkosh Opera House Foundation, Inc.Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra Partners for Community Development, Inc.Paul’s Pantry, Inc. Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.Peter’s Pantry, Inc.
Pine Mountain Music Festival, Inc.Place 2-B Ltd. Portage County Business Council
Foundation, Inc.Portage County Department on Aging Portage County Youth on Ice, Inc.Positive Voice PTA Wisconsin Congress Raptor Education Group, Inc. Rawhide, Inc. Rebuilding Together of
Greater Green Bay, Inc.Rebuilding Together Sheboygan CountyRhinelander Area Scholarship
Foundation, Inc.Riverside Medical Center, Inc. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Eastern Wisconsin, Inc.Rotary Foundation of Green Bay, Inc. SADD Students Against
Drunk Driving, Inc.Salvation ArmyService League of Green Bay, Inc. Service League of Manitowoc County, Inc. Sheboygan Community Theater
Foundation, Inc.Special Olympics of Wisconsin, Inc. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Inc. St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center of
Green Bay, Inc.St. Vincent DePaul Society St. Vincent Hospital The Alger Regional Community
Foundation, Inc.The Conservation FundTown Line 4-H Club Town of Minocqua
Town of Morrison Volunteer Fire DepartmentTown of Plum Lake Traverse Area Recreation &
Transportation Trails, Inc.Trees for Tomorrow, Inc.Trout Unlimited Twin Counties Free Clinic, Inc.Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry Two Rivers Main Street, Inc. United Fund of Chilton, Inc.United Fund of Kewaunee County
Wisconsin, Inc.United Way, Inc.Unity Limited Partnership University of Wisconsin Foundation University of Wisconsin – Green BayUniversity of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Foundation, Inc.University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Foundation, Inc.Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Inc.U.S. National Ski Hall of FameUtility Business Education CoalitionVilas County Youth Coalition, Inc.Village of Allouez for Little LeagueVillage of AshwaubenonVillage of Bellevue Village of Cassville Village of CrivitzVillage of Denmark Volunteer
Fire DepartmentVolunteer Center, Inc. Wa Wui Ltd. Waupaca Area Parks FoundationWaupaca Community Chest, Inc.Wausau Conservatory of Music Wausau Health Foundation Wausau Hospitals, Inc. Wausaukee Rescue Squad, Inc.Weidner Center Presents, Inc.
White Pine Community Broadcasting, Inc.William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, Inc.Winnebago County Park View
Health CenterWisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Foundation, Inc.Wisconsin Council of the Blind, Inc.Wisconsin Council on Economic
Education, Inc.Wisconsin Foundation for School Music Wisconsin Foundation of Independent
Colleges, Inc.Wisconsin History Foundation, Inc. Wisconsin Public Broadcasting
Foundation, Inc.Wisconsin Public Radio Association, Inc. Wisconsin Sports Development Corp.Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Inc. WisconsinEye Public Affairs
Network, Inc.Young Community, Inc. YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Assoc.)YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Assoc.)
Agriculture DepartmentSponsorshipsAmherst FairBrown County 4-HBrown County Breakfast on the FarmCalumet County Dairy Promotion
CommitteeDairy Business Association of
Wisconsin Leadership AwardsKewaunee Agricultural
Heritage & ResourcesMadison Area Technical College
Farmstead Rewiring CourseManitowoc County Ag After Hours EventManitowoc County Breakfast on
the Dairy Farm
Marinette County June DairyMonth Breakfast
Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce■ Sponsor/2005 June Dairy Breakfast ■ Sponsor/Kiddie Tractor Pull
Midwest Plan Service,Iowa State University
Midwest Rural Energy CouncilNational Food and Energy CouncilNortheast Wisconsin Technical College
Farm TourPortage County Business Council
Agribusiness TourProfessional Dairy Producers
of WisconsinWausau Region Chamber of Commerce
■ Ag Adventure Tent at Wisconsin Valley Fair
■ June Dairy BreakfastWisconsin Agribusiness FoundationWisconsin FFA Foundation
■ Ag Mechanics Design & FabricationProficiency Award
■ Ag Mechanics Energy SystemsProficiency Award
■ General Fund■ Marketing Plan Career
Development Event■ National Chapter Award
Wisconsin Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer Program
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
Wisconsin Rural Leadership ProgramWisconsin State Cranberry
Growers AssociationWisconsin Veal Growers Association
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$115,874
$49,780
$165,654
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2005 Beneficiaries of WPS Resources Foundation
2004-2005 WPS Resources Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Dollars for DoersDollars for Doers is a WPS Resources program that was started in July 2001 to encourage community service. When employees or retirees contribute at least 20 hours of volunteer time, WPS Resources Foundation donates up to $100 to the non-profit organization of their choice.
The program focuses on organizations assisting with arts and culture, community and civic affairs, health and human services, and the environment in our service territory.
In 2005, 134 employees and retirees participated in this program, giving 12,222 total volunteer hours, resulting in $12,550 in donations from WPS Resources Foundation.
There were 508 employee/retiree participants.
Employee and Retiree Gifts
Foundation Matching Gifts
Total Gifts
Health & Human Services $ 404,605
Education 305,925
Civic & Community 283,099
Culture & Art 69,028
Environmental 43,617
Total $1,106,2744%
6%
26%
28%
36%
Regulated Operations
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, the principal subsidiary
of WPS Resources, is a regulated electric and natural gas utility
based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Established in 1883, the company
serves 424,615 electric customers and 307,540 natural gas
customers throughout northeast and central Wisconsin, and in an
adjacent portion of Upper Michigan. More than 2,300 Public Service
employees provide energy products and services through a network
of local offices to residential, farm, commercial, industrial, and
wholesale customers.
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is a regulated subsidiary
of WPS Resources Corporation, which provides electricity to 52,167
customers in the primarily rural countryside of Upper Michigan.
Established in 1884, the company serves customers throughout
99 communities located over a 4,500-square-mile area.
The company is based in Houghton, Michigan.
Nonregulated Operations
WPS Energy Services, Inc., established in 1994, is an integrated
nonregulated generating and marketing subsidiary of WPS Resources
Corporation. The diversified energy supply and services company
operates in the retail and wholesale nonregulated energy marketplace,
serving the northeast quadrant of the United States, adjacent portions
of Canada, and energy-intensive regions of Texas and Alberta, Canada.
WPS Energy Services also owns and operates nonregulated electric
generation facilities. The company’s portfolio of products includes
natural gas, electric, and alternative fuel products; patented real-time
energy management services; energy-utilization consulting; and
project development and management.
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