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Review for Fergus Falls Band Boosters, Fergus Falls, MN, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

Without the band boosters, there is no doubt the Fergus Falls band program wouldn't be what it is today...if not the premiere band program in the state, it has to be in the top five! What a gift we are giving to our children.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

how my own children have experienced the world through music they play in band.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

find people to "adopt" a band member from 4th grade through graduation, to ensure that any child that wants a musical experience can afford one. This would mean quite an investment in the beginning and then an annual activities fee...but my gosh, you would certainly know you enhanced a young person's experiences in life.

Role:  General Member of the Public & I supported the band program!.
 

Review for Fergus Falls Center For The Arts Inc, Fergus Falls, MN, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

The Center for the Arts is the gas that fuels the arts and entertainment engine in this region. We have such a wonderful quality of life in and around Fergus Falls because of the efforts of this and other organizations. But especially the Center for the Arts because it means so much to so many.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

so many ways...there's always something new to do every week.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Find a great new director because the great director we have has been lured away!! Darn...but what she helped build is solid and will flourish!

Role:  General Member of the Public & The Center provides me with opportunities to see big-name acts and be part of big-time productions on stage and in the choir.
 

Review for FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Fergus Falls, MN, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I see how the Foundation provides the extras, not only within the school itself, but within the entire community. Because education isn't just for school days, the Foundation helps support a huge summer reading program that aims to make kids better readers during the summer...or at least read. The 544 Education Foundation would welcome ideas and initiative suggestions.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

how they provide tools and funds for unique educational efforts.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

find more donors to take this Foundation under their wings and help create new and innovative initiatives.

Role:  Board Member & I led this organization about 6 years ago!.
 

Review for FERGUS FALLS 544 EDUCATION FOUNDATION, Fergus Falls, MN, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

The 544 Foundation provides a tax-deductible way for Fergus Falls Public School supporters to give back to their alma mater. The Foundation provides funding for various causes within the schools, items or programs or events that otherwise would likely go unfunded. The 544 Foundation can help support many activities and educational efforts that don't have support groups or booster clubs. It's a great organization.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

helping teachers become more effective, helping students learn both in and out of the classroom and really being a non-affiliated supporter of the Fergus Falls Public Schools and it's long history of turning out good citizens for our world.

What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

learning about the real love so many people have for how the Fergus Falls schools prepared them for life's challenges. Thank you.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

very loyal and supportive of the schools, not only Fergus Falls, but education of all types.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

provide unique programming for Fergus Falls school kids that is simply not feasible with the budget.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2009

Role:  Board Member & I served as executive director for about three years.