Friends of MSCR to Hold Annual Golf Outing

June 11, 2021

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017, or Mary Roth at mcrowley@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3036

Friends of MSCR Golf Outing
Enjoy a fun day of golf & support a good cause!

Friends of MSCR is holding the 17^th annual Fore Friends Golf Outing on Tuesday, July 20, at Cherokee Country Club, 5000 N. Sherman Ave, Madison.  Event sponsors include Oak Park Place, Park Bank and Recker Painting. Additional sponsors are still needed, for sponsorship information go to https://birdease.com/mscr.

Enjoy 18 holes in this fun golf event – no need to be a pro.  Network with community and business leaders and experience Cherokee Country Club!  Check in begins at 9:30 am with lunch.  A dinner, auction and awards program follow golf at 4:30 pm. Registration includes lunch, greens fees, golf cart, dinner and a golfer gift.

In 2020, Friends of MSCR funded these MSCR Programs and Services:

• Installed sinks at the Allied Learning Center
• Tech equipment to assist the Fitness & Arts Virtual Programs
• Youth rain & weather gear for Outdoors Programs
• Supplies for the Meadowood Food Pantry
• Outdoor Gear for Henderson Cares Childcare
• Spanish books for the Lincoln Cares Childcare Library
• Jefferson & Whitehorse Middle Schools Cooking Clubs
• East High School Soulful Productions Academy

The Friends of Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is a non-profit organization that values MSCR as a vital community resource.  Since 1926, MSCR has been Madison’s community based public recreation department.  Friends of MSCR support public recreation as an approach to enrich the lives of individuals and the community.

Go to mscr.org or call 608-204-3045 for information on golfing or sponsoring the event. Learn more at http://www.mscr.org/get-involved/friends-of-mscr/fore-friends-golf-outing

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Marty Anderson Named GHC-SCW Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer

Madison, WI – Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is pleased to name Marty Anderson, MBA, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer.

Most recently, Anderson was Chief Growth Officer at Security Health Plan where he developed a depth of understanding of the health care and health insurance market. He led the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the major provisions that took effect in 2014 and has been Security Health Plan’s leading authority and media spokesperson on the ACA since that time. He also provided leadership on strategic planning.

“After a national search, Marty established himself as the clear #1 choice in a pool of highly qualified candidates, due to his extensive experience, knowledge base and appreciation for the GHC-SCW culture of service and unique staff model design,” commented Dr. Mark Huth, GHC-SCW President and Chief Executive Officer. “Others have described Marty as ‘a joy to work with and a great leader,’ and I look forward to working with him in this important role on the GHC-SCW senior leadership team. He is a fantastic addition to the Cooperative.”

In his role, Anderson will oversee insurance service operations – including sales, marketing, communications, advertising, media relations, business intelligence, pricing, underwriting and customer service. Additional priorities will be strategic planning and driving innovation through member-centric product and service development.

“I’ve invested more than 20 years working for mission-driven, nonprofit health care organizations that keep the customer at the forefront of decision making. It’s apparent to me that Group Health Cooperative lives this same philosophy every day,” said Anderson. “Customers aren’t just some nebulous concept, they are our family, friends, neighbors and coworkers, and it’s clear that this organization cares about improving the health and lives of our customers and the broader community.”

His portfolio of expertise includes product development, sales strategy, measuring marketing return on investments, creating market segmentation models, developing marketing communications and market research techniques.

Anderson earned his Master of Business Administration Marketing degree from Capella University and his Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

About GHC-SCW

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) is a nonprofit health plan that cares for more than 75,000 members. The Cooperative serves the greater Dane County area and the South Central Wisconsin region with both insurance and clinical services. GHC-SCW is the first health plan in Wisconsin to offer patients a money-back guarantee if they are not satisfied with their experience at a GHC-SCW clinic. GHC-SCW is perennially a national leader for quality, achieving the highest possible rating of 5 out of 5 nationally in 2019 and was the number one rated private plan in Wisconsin from 2006–2020 according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). 

Media Contact:
Kate McLaughlin
Marketing and Communications Manager
Phone: 608-251-4156, Ext. 4453
kmclaughlin@ghcscw.com

Keller, Inc. to Build for Wisconsin Kenworth

Keller, Inc. has been chosen as the Architect and General Contractor on a 23,400 sq. ft. new truck dealership project for Kenworth located in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Construction is set to begin in August and completed in February 2022.

Keller, Inc. is an award winning, single-source, design/build general contractor headquartered in Kaukauna, WI, with additional offices in Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau.  As 100% employee-owned, they are leaders in the construction industry specializing in new construction, remodel, retrofit, and reroof projects. They have the staff and expertise to take projects from the early phases of design through the construction process to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.

For more information on Keller, Inc., Top Metal Builder in the Nation as reported by “Metal Construction News”, visit www.kellerbuilds.com.

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Per Mar Security Services Growing and Hiring across the Midwest

MADISON, Wisconsin – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients, is growing and looking to hire more than 130 positions across its 25 locations in the Midwest. Positions include Sales, Technicians, Operations Managers, Security Officers, Monitoring Agents, Customer Care Agents, and more. The company invests in its more than 2,600 team members with industry leading training, opportunities for advancement, and incredible benefits including health benefits, paid time off, 401K options, employee discounts and competitive wages. Sign-on bonuses are also available for some positions.

Per Mar is already in the process of interviewing and hiring for the roles. Interested candidates can visit https://www.permarsecurity.com/careers to view current openings and apply. “We’ve been fortunate to experience high retention rates throughout the pandemic and provide steady employment and income to our staff, and now we see many opportunities to add to our teams,” said Brian Duffy, Per Mar Security Services CEO.

As a family-owned company, three generations strong, Per Mar continues to put its employees first, and is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for its customers. This philosophy has fueled Per Mar’s growth as a company, and established it as a great place to work. Per Mar’s team is made up of trusted professionals with various backgrounds and experiences who work towards a common goal of providing security and peace of mind to homeowners and businesses in the communities they serve. The company’s customer retention rate and net promoter scores measuring customer satisfaction are at the top of the industry.

Per Mar also believes in giving back to the communities it serves by actively volunteering and giving monetary support to local organizations through its Charity Fund. Employees contribute to the Charity Fund, and the company matches dollar for dollar. Since its inception, the Per Mar Charity Fund has distributed more than $1.45 million to non-profit organizations in the communities it serves.

About Per Mar Security Services

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,600 team members, operating in 25 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.

UScellular Committing $100,000 to Support STEM Education Through DonorsChoose

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New Study: Half of Parents Think Remote Learning Negatively Impacted Their Child
UScellular Committing $100,000 to Support STEM Education Through DonorsChoose

MADISON, Wis. (June 16, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic created a tumultuous landscape in education for students and teachers who juggled the everchanging in-person, remote and hybrid learning models. These unexpected barriers led UScellular to commit $100,000 to DonorsChoose to support teachers and their students this summer to help them prepare for the next school year. DonorsChoose is a non-profit organization that connects public school teachers with interested donors who want to support classroom projects.

In May 2021, UScellular, surveyed parents[1] regarding their child(ren)’s learning during the pandemic. The results showed:

• Half of parents think remote learning negatively impacted their child’s learning
• 1 in 4 parents feel their child needs tutoring over the summer
• Nearly 50% of parents would be interested in extra assistance for their child

“Parents and youth have experienced tremendous effects on education as a result of the pandemic,” said Deirdre Drake, executive vice president and chief people officer at UScellular. “By teaming up with DonorsChoose, we’re addressing gaps in STEM education and helping educators receive vital funding to prepare youth for the careers of today and the future.”

Teachers are able to request funding for their classroom projects by visiting DonorsChoose.org/teachers.  While funds last, UScellular will provide a 1:1 funding match for classroom projects that are within the regions that UScellular serves, $1,000 or less and have a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) focus. To provide better accessibility and equity to STEM learning, classrooms that receive UScellular funding will be in communities where 90% or more of the students are from low-income households. The $100,000 donation from UScellular will take place this summer to help teachers prepare for the return of students to classrooms in the fall, with 10% of the funding going towards projects that directly address summer school needs. According to a recent DonorsChoose survey, technology materials are in highest demand for both in-person and remote instruction.

“Our company cares passionately about our local communities,” continued Drake. “It’s through organizations like DonorsChoose that we’re able to build better communities and support educators who are critical to the success of youth across the country.”

UScellular has a longstanding commitment to supporting its local communities through donations and volunteerism. Since 2009, the company has donated more than $20.7 million along with countless experiences and technology items to nonprofit organizations across the country. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://www.uscellular.com/get-to-know-us/community-outreach.

About UScellular

UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

About DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 4.8 million people and partners have contributed $1 billion to support 1.9 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit www.donorschoose.org.

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[1] April 2021 C+R Research: 150 online interviews were conducted among parents and/or guardians of children ages 4-17 who attended any form of remote learning since March 2020.