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Fundraising Committee

Committee's Purpose

  • Organize Fundraisers
  • Acquire Sponsorships

Fundraising Committee Update 7/30/08

  • The fundraising committee met on July 30th to discuss the game cards, future fundraisers, and our Centennial financial status. The money received from the sponsorships and “pledged” sponsorships, game cards, chile feed and the $12, 452 savings certificate from the Diamond Jubilee, totals $41, 628.
  • The fundraising committee sent out letters in April to local businesses and to businesses in the surrounding area, townships, medical facilities, foundations, and local organizations requesting sponsorship for our Oklee Centennial which will be held in July 2010. So far we have received a generous amount of $14,350 from the following businesses: Nelson Construction, Swenson Seed Farm, Oklee Ambulance, Security State Bank, Oklee Quilting, Enbridge, Swenson Equipment Co., Garnes Township, Lambert Township and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  
  • Our goal is to raise $60,000 for the 3 day event and we are over two-third there at this time. We want to leave a balance of $10,000 when the celebration is over as there was that much remaining from the 75th Jubilee.
  • We will continue our game cards, which have been very successful, as we make about $6000 each time we sponsor that event.
  • Future events that we have planned for this coming year are Chili Feed, Casino Night, Game Cards, and a Charity Wicks fundraising Concert.
  • How can you help? Letters will be sent out this fall asking families to be “star supporters” by donating $50 -$100 toward the Centennial. More information will be sent out later this fall.
  • We will continue to update you on our finances and remember to check on our website www.okleecentennial.com for more information in the upcoming year. Andy Dulka, our webmaster, has done a great job keeping the site updated and check out the new pictures of our city.

Sponsor Update

  • The fundraising committee sent out letters in April to local businesses and to businesses in the surrounding area, townships, medical facilities, foundations, and local organizations requesting sponsorship for our Oklee Centennial which will be held in July 2010. So far we have received a generous amount of $13, 850 from the following: Nelson Construction, Swenson Seed Farm, Oklee Ambulance, Security State Bank, Oklee Quilting, Enbridge, Swenson Equipment Co., and Garnes Township.
  • Our goal is to raise $60,000 for the 3 day event and we are over half way there at this time. We want to leave a balance of $10,000 when the celebration is over as there was that much remaining from the 75th Jubilee.
  • We will continue our game cards, which have been very successful, as we make about $6500 each time we sponsor that event. The names will be drawn beginning the 1st of July and it will continue through September. There are only a few tickets remaining.
  • We will continue to update you on our finances and remember to check on our website www.okleecentennial.com for more information in the upcoming year.

Raffle Info

  • The highly successful calendar game card is back! The game cards have been sold twice in the past years to raise money for the Oklee Centennial 2010.
  • As with the previous games, there will only be 500 cards for sale and the last time they nearly sold out so don't wait to purchase yours. Watch for the Oklee Centennial logo at ticket sale sites, and Oklee Centennial committee members will be selling tickets as well.
  • Here's how the game works. For $20.00 you may buy a raffle ticket for a 3 month game card. Your name will be entered in a drawing and beginning July 1st and continuing through September 30th, one name will be drawn for each day, Monday through Friday, for a cash prize. The cash prizes will range in value from $50.00 up to $100.00 on special days. If your name is drawn for a $50.00 cash prize it will be placed back in the drawing for additional cash prizes.
  • Winners will be listed in the Oklee Herald and here.
  • Remember, only 500 tickets will be sold so you must act quickly to get your ticket. Tickets go on sale now through end of June or until they are gone. This fundraiser supports the Oklee Centennial 2010. Questions may be directed to Lori Melby at 796-5157.

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Committee Members

  • Lori Melby, Chairman
    • 218-796-5630
    • lori.melby@ssboklee.com
  • Ardis Hofstad
  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • Loretta Flatgard
  • Kaye Munt
  • Darrell Tougas
  • Allen J. Paquin
  • Mary Lynn Bachand
  • Chris Vettleson
  • Michelle Magnell
  • Paula Christianson
  • Wanda Wright
  • Beverly Aakhus