The River Food Pantry: Sponsor or Support the HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive

Everyone deserves to enjoy a holiday meal, but not all can afford it in Dane County.

With today’s high cost of living, thousands of our low-income neighbors are being forced to choose between paying bills and buying groceries. Renee is one of our neighbors who is doing everything she can to stay afloat, while also dealing with a serious health condition that has impacted her diet and ability to work. This grandmother of three would love to share a holiday meal with her loved ones, but it’s just too expensive.

You can help. By sponsoring or supporting The River Food Pantry’s HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive, you will not only provide nutritious food to fill bellies over the holidays, you will help our food-insecure neighbors celebrate the season in ways that bring hope.

With your HOPE donation or sponsorship, you will help provide a bountiful variety of holiday groceries and freshly prepared holiday meals for a local family in need. Last year, HOPE supporters brought hope, holiday joy, and smiles to nearly 2,000 households, including Renee’s, throughout Thanksgiving and Christmas.

“Thank you for making our Christmas bright with the gift of food at a time when food prices seem unbearable,” said Renee. “Making a holiday meal feels impossible for me. Now at least I can celebrate with my family.”

As the need for food grows in 2023, The River is preparing to serve record numbers this holiday season—the pantry’s busiest time of year. By giving to HOPE, you will help local children, seniors, veterans, and low-income families celebrate the holidays with delicious, quality food that makes the season bright.

GIVE TO HOPE

SPONSOR HOPE

To give by check, please mail checks with the word “HOPE” in the memo to: The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road, Madison, WI 53704

Learn more here: HOPE Holiday Food Drive 2023 | The River Food Pantry

Boardman Clark Attorney Bill O’Connor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters

Boardman Clark Attorney Bill O’Connor has received the 2023 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award from Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts.

Gathering Waters gives this award to those who have devoted their time, talents, and energy to support land conservation throughout their lives and, as such, have helped permanently safeguard Wisconsin’s natural treasures.

Bill has been a key player in Wisconsin’s land trust movement for over 40 years. Over his career, he’s founded two conservation nonprofits, Groundswell Conservancy and Gathering Waters Conservancy (now known as Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts).

“Bill is incredibly deserving of this award,” says Boardman Clark Attorney Julia Potter, who practices conservation easement law alongside Bill. “His depth of knowledge and leadership in the area of conservation law is something to aspire to.”

Bill’s practice is focused on water law, conservation, land use, local government, and nonprofit organization matters. Bill has represented a broad range of clients in these areas, including the Wisconsin Association of Lakes, Gathering Waters Conservancy, and the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors, as well as numerous lake districts, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.

Boardman Clark is one of Madison’s largest and longest-standing law firms. The firm serves individuals, businesses, school districts, and local governments. Its areas of service include litigation, franchise and dealership law, business law, taxation, estate planning and probate, intellectual property, family law, municipal law, banking, labor and employment, land use, elder services, real estate, and school law.

Bank of Sun Prairie Awarded Cottage Grove’s Best Financial Institution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2023

Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank of Sun Prairie
608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
www.bankofsunprairie.com

Bank of Sun Prairie Awarded Cottage Grove’s Best Financial Institution
In Cottage Grove for 24+ Years, Bank of Sun Prairie Recognized by the Community

Cottage Grove, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie won Best Financial Institution in the 2023 Best of Cottage Grove Awards conducted by The Herald Independent. Luke McElhenie was also named Best Financial Advisor* as part of the bank’s Sun Prairie Financial Services. Bank of Sun Prairie offers personal, digital, and business banking, mortgage, and wealth management services.

Bank of Sun Prairie has been in Cottage Grove for more than 24 years. Its dedication to Cottage Grove area residents, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations is unmatched. Last year, the bank’s employees volunteered 4,200 hours and Bank of Sun Prairie supported more than 100 organizations, many based in Cottage Grove. The bank’s strong commitment to improving financial literacy through their Financial Fitness Center offering 50+ digital courses and workshops in English and Spanish for schools, businesses and nonprofits is expanding.

“Thank you for recognizing Bank of Sun Prairie and our thriving team in Cottage Grove. The community of Cottage Grove has been very important to us over the past few decades, and we are happy to be an integral part of the community. This is a wonderful honor! We promise to continue to deliver our high level of excellent service and dedication to Cottage Grove as it continues to grow.” shared Jimmy Kauffman, Bank of Sun Prairie’s president and CEO.

Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $719.3 million in assets and five locations in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor for families, businesses and communities offering a complete range of services, while delivering fair returns for stockholders. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

*Not insured by FDIC or other federal government agency. Not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, any bank or their affiliates. Subject to risks including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

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Summit Credit Union Celebrating 10th Cash Boomerang

Media Contact:
Jason Waller
Cell: 608-698-5948
Work: (608) 243-5000, ext. 6862
publicrelations@summitcreditunion.com

Summit Credit Union Celebrating 10^th Cash Boomerang 
Summit giving back $2.66 million to members in 10^th year of annual member giveback bringing total money provided to eligible members to $22.3 million. 

Madison, Wisconsin — Summit Credit Union announced an annual patronage dividend, called Cash Boomerang, of $2.66 million to its members. The giveback is based on the cooperative’s financial success and on a member’s use of Summit’s checking, savings, borrowing services, as well as their length of membership.

The annual program will send a cash payout to 75,900 members. This is the 10^th year of Cash Boomerang, which has paid out $22.6 million to Summit members in the last decade. 

“The more business our members do with us, the better we do as their financial cooperative, and the more they’ll get back in a Cash Boomerang,” said Kim Sponem, CEO and President. “Cash Boomerang is one way we show our commitment to delivering significant savings and value to our members, along with education, tools, and guidance to reach their financial goals.” 

Sponem shared that the timing of the payout, right before the holiday season, is intentional. “We hear from members that they like to do something fun with their Cash Boomerang since they weren’t expecting it, or that it gives them just enough cushion to relieve some stress at this time of year,” said Sponem. “We love to hear the stories from members of the unexpected boost right before the holidays. The delight that it brings members makes it a favorite time of year for our team, too.”

Members can redeem their cash payout via online or mobile banking, and deposit it into any Summit account they choose. Cash Boomerang payouts not claimed are deposited into members’ accounts in early December.  

“As a financial cooperative, our success is our members’ success,” said Sponem. “This is a rewarding way to share it.” For more information about Cash Boomerang, visit www.SummitCreditUnion.com/cash-boomerang. 

Summit Credit Union background 

Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Summit holds $6.8 billion in assets and has more than 252,000 members and 967 employees across 57 locations throughout Wisconsin. Since 2002, Kim Sponem has been CEO & President of Summit Credit Union, formerly known as CUNA Credit Union/Great Wisconsin Credit Union.       

Recognized for its excellence in employee engagement, in 2021, 2022 and 2023 Summit was named both a Top Workplace in the USA by Top Workplaces USA and a Top Workplace in the Madison area by the Wisconsin State Journal. In 2023 it has added a Top Workplace award in Milwaukee by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.      

For more information, visit www.summitcreditunion.com or call 608-243-5000 or 800-236-5560.

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Fenrici’s Special Offer: Satin Pillowcase Sets for Holiday Employee Gifts

With the holiday season fast approaching, the Madison-based Fenrici Brands is excited to extend an exclusive offer to local businesses seeking thoughtful and beneficial gifts for their staff. Our Satin Pillowcase Gift Sets are not just a symbol of appreciation; they are a gift of better sleep, wellness, and daily rejuvenation.

Crafted from premium satin, these pillowcases help to minimize friction, allowing skin and hair to glide smoothly across the surface, reducing the chance of sleep wrinkles and hair breakage. The gentle interaction with the skin also helps to maintain hydration, combating dryness and leaving a feeling of freshness upon waking. This attention to detail ensures that your staff can enjoy the subtle luxury of a good night’s sleep, returning to work feeling well-rested and cared for.

To enhance your corporate gifting this season, Fenrici is offering these sumptuous Satin Pillowcase Gift Sets at an attractive 40% off retail price exclusively for chamber members. It’s an opportunity to not only reward your employees but also to invest in their sleep health—a critical component of overall well-being.

We invite you to browse our selection and secure your holiday appreciation gifts at https://amzn.to/40x6XML. To access the exclusive 40% corporate discount, please email us directly at chamberoffer@fenricibrands.com with your order inquiry. This special offer is tailored for corporate gifting and requires a minimum purchase of 10 sets to ensure all your valued employees can enjoy this token of appreciation.

Choose Fenrici this holiday season to celebrate and honor the relentless dedication of your team. Let’s make their rest as productive as their workdays.