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A Place For All
People, Purpose,
Accomplishment and Hope
My own personal experiences with my
grandfather shaped me tremendously
into the person I am today, and I feel so
strongly about the importance of intergenerational
relationships that it was the focus of my platform as Miss Wisconsin 2009,
“Connecting Generations.” I look forward to using this space with my own
family, and especially hope that through it, my daughter Halle will be able
to experience the benefits and joy that can be found through connecting
with other generations throughout her life.
Kristina Smaby-Schoh, Miss Wisconsin 2009
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PEOPLE
The greater Holmen area has experienced remarkable
population growth over the last two decades. Families
make up 80% of all households, with over half of these
Sandy and I have been
residents of the Holmen area
for 50 years. As a home builder,
electrician and operators of Pizza Corral,
households having children under the age of 18. It is
we have watched this area grow from 800 to over 9,000 in
evident that Holmen and the surrounding townships
population. Being on the Community Center Committee
of Holland and Onalaska clearly need adequate
is almost as exciting as being in business all those years.
facilities to support this growing population.
We know the need for such a facility has been essential
for the development of our community.
Municipal leaders, educators, organizations and
parents have consistently agreed the ever-growing
residential areas in and around Holmen lack a
place to go for safe, wholesome activities.
Now is the time to create a first-rate resource for
your hometown area… a place for all.
Len and Sandy Beranek
PURPOSE
• Keeping youth safe and involved
• Providing seniors/adults accessible spaces for gathering
• Offering families a place to spend quality time together
• Bringing generations together to share their gifts
I definitely think
that a Community Center
would be perfect for the community
because it just brings everyone
together.
Brennan Mikkelson
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I think it will help both generations respect each
other, because there will be opportunities to
collaborate and work together, play together,
opportunities for better health. With what I see
in the plans, it’s a
great coming
together of
minds and
people,
and anytime
you can do that
in a positive atmosphere,
it’s just a good outcome.
Kathy Dummer
I think as soon as you say multigenerational,
actually the definition of that is an infinite,
ongoing community center that will continue
to serve generations and generations
and generations.
Mike Dummer
PLACE
Contributions from a private donor and a commitment from the
Town of Holland have enabled purchase of a five acre building site near
Holmen High School. The proposed 22,000 square foot facility is designed to include:
• Youth Activities – music, academic support; arts/crafts; leadership
opportunities; games/leisure activities, fitness; clubs/community service
• Senior/Adult Opportunities – nutrition and exercise; music; leisure
activities; mentoring; technology; travel and educational programs
• A Full-Size Gymnasium – complete with a multi-lane walking track
• Space For Gathering – accommodating civic gatherings; small weddings;
social gatherings; screening clinics, nutrition programs and teen activities
• Multi-Purpose Rooms – civic and community meeting space;
instructional space
• A Full-Service Kitchen – equipped to serve gatherings both large
and small
• On-Site Parking – adequate and well lit space to accommodate all patrons
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T he residents and
the Board of the
Town of Holland
have overwhelmingly
supported the
building of the
Community Center
since it was first
presented to us.
Confident of the
residents’ support
through referendum,
when the possibility
arose to move the
project forward by
shepherding the land
purchase, the Board
seized the opportunity
and voted unanimously
to purchase the land
as the foundation from
which the Community
Center project could
move forward.
Bob Stupi
Town of Holland
Site Plan
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Efforts focused on developing the best
model for meeting the needs of the
community. These results targeted:
• Exploring programming opportunities
and activities that best serve the
needs of all ages
• A visible and easily accessible site
• Proximity to area schools
• Designing a facility that keeps economic impact in mind
• The opportunity to create partnerships with
area agencies and organizations
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Co-Chairs: Dan McHugh 608.769.4800
Laurie Kessler 608.386.1749
Bob Stupi 608.397.1425
Mary Lin Wershofen 608.386.4521
Patty Bagniewski
Barry Ploessl
Len Beranek
Beth Schroeder
Larry Dittman
Christy Schroeder
Lloyd Dresen
Sue Schultz
Cheryl Hancock
Kristina Smaby
Nancy Herbers
Nancy Solberg
Tom Hundt
Patrick Strupp
Msgr. Del Malin
Todd Trautmann
Kate Mayer
Jim Welander
David Paudler
Bill Yahnke
Ruth Scholze
The Holmen Area
Foundation’s Board of Directors
wholeheartedly endorses the
campaign to build a multi-purpose
Community Center for the use and
enjoyment of all residents in this area.
We acknowledge the value this gathering
place will bring to our citizens, and
encourage generous financial support
from individuals, businesses and
community groups to
successfully complete
this worthy project.
HOPE
Completion of this $4.2 million project can only happen with your
help. Roles you can play to complete this project include:
1. MAKING A CASH COMMITMENT
• Cash gifts
• Cash equivalents
(securities, personal property or insurance policies)
• Contributions can be made as a one-time gift or
as a three year pledge
2. SHARING YOUR IN-KIND GIFTS
• Time, talent, available resources
• Contact any co-chair to learn about areas of need
Multigenerational
is fantastic! You get the
old and the young together and there
can’t be anything better than that.
What better way to understand what’s
going on in our community than to have
everybody participate.
Lu and Bruce Pertzsch
3. CREATING A LASTING LEGACY
• Multiple named gift opportunities are available
• To have a confidential conversation about a legacy gift,
please contact Dan McHugh at 608-769-4800.
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Please detach and return this form with your gift. Thank you!
Contributions should be made
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Holmen Area Foundation
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Community Center Building Fund
Contributions are deductible to the
fullest extent allowed by law.
Please mail to:
Holmen Community Center
Building Fund
Holmen Area Foundation
P.O. Box 394
Holmen, WI 54636
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Young people are
the future, and we
need to provide a
a place to interact and communicate.
Holmen Community Center
Building Fund
Holmen Area Foundation
P.O. Box 394
Holmen, WI 54636
This plan is so unique because it will
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safe place for them for
recreation, education and
serve generations.
Viv Sacia
As someone active in the community
and the area, I welcome the addition
of space where local organizations
can hold meetings and
come together for their
common purposes,
making our area a
better place to live.
For all these reasons
and more, I encourage
strong financial support for
the Community Center. oessl
Barry Ploessl