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Together. New Chapters and Rewarding Challenges.

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Josiah and Courtney Manteufel were excited to start a new chapter in their lives afer Josiah was honorably discharged from the United States

Marine Corps in 2014. Josiah enrolled in Western’s welding program afer completing Western’s two-year HVAC program, while Courtney completed the Physical Terapy Assistant program.

Unfortunately, Josiah sufered from a severe back injury; Courtney had sustained a debilitating hip injury, which led to overwhelming medical bills. Even with VA benefts, they were struggling to fnd a way to continue their education while keeping up with the expenses. Due to the generosity of Western donors, the couple received scholarships and were then able to focus on school. Josiah and Courtney, afer much efort, successfully graduated in April.

Dr. Roger Stanford ofcially became the college’s seventh president on July 1, 2017. During the selection announcement, District Board Chairperson Dennis Treu said, “Roger’s passion for education, student success,

the technical college mission, and ultimately, for Western, really came through in his interviews. He has a deep respect for the work that has gone into our Vision 2020 strategic plan and brings inspiring ideas for how to keep the college moving in that direction.”

“Te ability to aford college is one of the largest barriers to student success. When graduates share how their lives were changed because of scholarships or emergency funding, it has a profound impact on me. I encourage others to join me in making a contribution to the Western Foundation. If everyone gave just $10, imagine how many lives we could change!” Roger Stanford

“Tank you so much for your generous donation, which is helping me continue my education. Ever since my honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, funds have been tight. Transition from military to civilian life has been challenging at times. However, attending school at Western Technical College has allowed me to follow a career path in welding. Learning to weld has always been a dream of mine. Tis scholarship helps me to focus on graduating and begining my welding career. I thank you for this scholarship. I hope to someday pass along your generosity to someone else in need.”

Josiah Manteufel ’17

“Tank you for your scholarship and investment in my future. With your generosity, my dream to help others is possible. Your gif helps my family and me during this difcult time. I hope to pass along your generosity in the future.”

Courtney Manteufel ’17

Western Welcomes New President

“My wife and I want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Western, and to the donors that so generously helped us in our time of need. Thank you again!”

Josiah and Courtney Manteufel

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STUDENT & COLLEGE SUPPORT

ENDOWMENT FUND BALANCE

Western Technical College Foundation Board Members

Jerry Bisinger, President

Tom Strom, Vice President

Mary Ann Herlitzke, Secretary

Debra Johnson Towner ’77, Treasurer

Robert Buss

Gail Kumm Cleary

Jackie Gerke-Edwards

Dirk Gasterland

Donald Jobe ’63, ’69

Angie Lawrence

Sarah (Sally) Lister

Brandon Prinsen

Barbara Rice

Linda Schwandt, Ed.D.

Jeff Wieser ’83

Ken Wing

Ed Winga, M.D.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS 2016- 2017 2015- 2016

Current Assets $518,787 $504,171

Investments $6,624,788 $5,935,866

Pledges Receivable $130,513 $42,750

Other $15,647 $580,382

Total Assets $7,289,735 $7,063,169

LIABILITIES 2016- 2017 2015- 2016

Liabilities $218,560 $1,017,274

Net Assets $7,071,175 $6,045,895

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $7,289,735 $7,063,169

Contributions $922,057 $404,318

Investment Income $740,894 -$168,311

College in-kind, Rental, Other $465,821 $422,764

Total Support and Revenue $2,128,772 $658,771

Awards $405,101 $366,824

Program Support $106,859 $81,922

Contracted Services, Other $591,532 $573,350

Total Expenses $1,103,492 $1,022,096

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2016- 2017 2015- 2016

EXPENSES 2016- 2017 2015- 2016

FUND BALANCE 2016- 2017 2015- 2016

Beginning $5,494,764 $5,800,581

Ending $5,494,764$6,239,715

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The Harold E. Craig Family Endowed Scholarship

Mary Craig, owner of C & C Machine Inc., visited campus with company president, Jason Lawton, to speak to recent

graduates of the Machine Tool Operation program. Mary Craig founded the Harold E. Craig Family Endowed Scholarship at Western Technical College in honor of her late husband. Mary and Jason presented each student with a professional tool chest and an electronic caliper to encourage them to continue improving their skills. Te students were grateful for this generous gif!

2017 President’s Scholarship Recipients

(L-R) Maria Pozo, Cindy Crebo, Michelle Ehlenfeldt

Cindy’s Story Tis wife and mother of three children is in

The President’s Scholarships are awarded to three outstanding Western students. These students must have at least a 3.5 GPA and made significant contributions to Western and their community.

Maria’s Story A student in the Paralegal program, Maria has managed to be very successful in her studies while being a member of the Multicultural Club and Phi Teta Kappa Honor Society.

In addition to being an active full-time student, she cares for her grandfather and her two-year-old son.

Afer graduating, she wants to continue her education at a four-year institution in political science, and eventually attend graduate school to become an attorney.

One of her counselors said, “When we frst met, she was insecure and did not feel like college was something she could tackle. She has come a long way in overcoming her insecurities and is realizing her true potential.”

Another instructor stated, “She is a very hard-working and goal-oriented student with a work ethic that is not common amongst her peers. She has what it takes to do great in this feld.”

the Health Information Technology program and a member of the Health Information Technology and Medical Coding Specialist Club. She has overcome serious medical issues to follow her dreams in the health and medical feld.

“At the age of 21, I woke up one morning to discover I had partial paralysis and the slurred speech of a two-year-old. I had sufered a stroke. Tests revealed that I had a congenital hole in my heart and was told by my doctor that if this hole had been undetected and unrepaired, my estimated life expectancy would be 35 years of age. Tree months later I underwent open heart surgery. During my recovery, I walked with a cane for a time and went through a course of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

My early health issues sparked an interest in the medical feld. I dreamed of enrolling in the Physical Terapy Assistant program. Despite my mountain of medical debt, my husband and I knew education was necessary, so we put my husband through school in 2005.

Upon completion, he took a job that required him to travel. I became the primary caretaker of our three children and had to rethink my

Cindy and Mary Jo Klos Partners of Gundersen, the Health Center Auxiliary Scholarship

career choice. Returning to school at this point would be difcult. I discovered Western Technical College ofers a variety of fexible

programs combined with fexible scheduling. I am excited to be fnishing my second semester in the Health Information Technology program.

I’d like to thank the people who donate to scholarships. Our 19-year-old son is also a student at Western Technical College in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician program. My family is involved with PAX (Program of Academic Exchange), a nonproft student exchange program. Since 2013, we have hosted four bright, young, intelligent students from across the globe. We believe in investing in the education and future of others. Tis scholarship will help provide for my family while I continue my education. I will give back by continuing to host and invest in the education of others as a way to pay it forward.”

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Distinguished Alumnus

Foundation Staff Michael Swenson, Executive Director Sally Emerson, Alumni and Foundation Manager Jacquelyn Schreiner, Development Officer Jaime Fortier ’98, Foundation Assistant

Foundation Office 400 7th Street North La Crosse, WI 54601 608-785-9487 foundation@westerntc.edu

Rob Abraham ’93 Police Science Program

Western Technical College’s Alumni Association awarded this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award to Rob Abraham,

assistant police chief for the City of La Crosse.

In addition to his Western degree, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal

Justice Administration from Mt. Scenario College. He is a recent graduate of the 267th

Michelle’s Story

An outstanding student in the Occupational Terapy Assistant program, Michelle is involved as president and coach for Bluf Siding Little League, a board member for the

Town of Bufalo community, and a member of the Student Occupational Terapy Assistant Club. Tis mother of four children also works at Great River Organic Milling while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

She has overcome several fnancial barriers in life: medical bills from a serious car accident, home food damage, and the horrors of shaken baby syndrome afer her son was violently shaken at his daycare.

Her employer shares, “I’ve witnessed Michelle bettering herself with more education. She has outstanding work habits; I’m amazed at how she is able to balance her school, home, and work life.”

“Thank you to Western and the donors who made my scholarships possible. You have helped me pursue my dreams and overcome obstacles. Know that through your investment in me, you are also helping many other people, because this is what I am meant to do.”

Michelle Ehlenfeldt

Session of the FBI National Academy at the University of Virginia. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staf and Command, Class #251 and the Wisconsin Certifed Public Managers program at UW-Madison. He was recognized in 2008 with the Wisconsin Community Policing-Sir Robert Peel Award.

He has served as an instructor for the Wisconsin Police Corps and as an adjunct instructor for Western Technical College. Abraham is a certifed assessor for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group.

Western’s Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes dedicated service to the community or nation, leadership, personal growth and achievement, professional achievement, and contributions to the Western district.

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