Utilizing the information obtained in several area visioning sessions, the Staples Community Foundation will focus on the following priorities in its future grant making:

1. Strengthening Youth and Families

- Foster family togetherness and involve youth in local decision-making.

2. Improve Community Appearance

- Increase community pride and visitor appeal through local beautification projects.

3. Increasing Community Involvement and Sense of Belonging

- Utilize the gifts and assets of local people to build on the strengths of the Staples area.

The Staples Community Foundation Advisory Board consists of at least seven local volunteers who are appointed for three-year terms.  Individual members must reside in or work in the Staples area and demonstrate leadership capacity and commitment to philanthropy.  The Advisory Board elects a Chair, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer on an annual basis.

Current Advisory Board Members are:

Jim Hofer, Chair	Mic Wilhelmson, Vice Chair
Valerie Black, Secretary	Chuck Mayer, Treasurer
Katie Stone, Student Representative	Laurie S. Bach
Don Flaten	Sally Gorton
Brenda Halvorson	Rich Japke
Del Lecy	Nate Matthews
Bob Mueller	Bev Nelsen
Jack Nelson	Julie Nelson
Tim Rice	Wendy Schluender
Mary Theurer	Bob Thiede
Paul Wick

* denotes chair/co-chair

Grants   Julie Nelson* Mic Wilhelmson Mary Theurer Judy Richter	Awards Julie Nelson* Mary Theurer* Jack Nelson Brenda Halvorson Jim Hofer Jason Luksik Roger Houselog Bob Mueller
Youth and Families Paul Wick* Valerie Black* Rich Japke Katie Stone	Public Relations Brenda Halvorson* Katie Stone All Committee Chairs
Community Involvement/  Leadership/Community Appearance Jack Nelson* Don Flaten Chuck Mayer Sally Gorton Jim Hofer Nate Mathews	Fundraising Tim Rice* Wendy Schluender Mary Theurer

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