VISION STATEMENT
The Vision of the Holmen Area Foundation is to provide civic and cultural leadership and foster a positive quality of life in a vibrant and progressive community.
The Vision of the Holmen Area Foundation is to provide civic and cultural leadership and foster a positive quality of life in a vibrant and progressive community.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Holmen Area Foundation is to serve as an active Community leader that supports:
A financial commitment to education and community betterment
Collaborative partnership
Educational excellence
Civic growth
Enjoyment of the arts
Recreational activities
Respect for diversity
The Mission of the Holmen Area Foundation is to serve as an active Community leader that supports:
A financial commitment to education and community betterment
Collaborative partnership
Educational excellence
Civic growth
Enjoyment of the arts
Recreational activities
Respect for diversity
The Holmen Area Foundation has donated over $1,000,000 to a variety of activities through scholarships and in-kind support.
Halfway Creek Trail and the Pit (baseball field) are the two major projects that the Foundation has committed to, both also being the collaborative approach the Foundation takes in order to enhance the increase the community. HAF has committed over $250,000 each to these two community projects for a total of $500,000!
Halfway Creek Trail and the Pit (baseball field) are the two major projects that the Foundation has committed to, both also being the collaborative approach the Foundation takes in order to enhance the increase the community. HAF has committed over $250,000 each to these two community projects for a total of $500,000!
Holmen Area Foundation's History
By: Lloyd Dresen
HOLMEN AREA FOUNDATION HISTORY
1992 Initial conversation to possibly create an educational foundation began in 1992 with Dr. Fred Frick, Dave Skoloda, Marie Dummer, Larry Dittman, Trygve Mathison, Mike Drugan and Lloyd Dresen.
2015 HAF updated their goals.
By: Lloyd Dresen
HOLMEN AREA FOUNDATION HISTORY
1992 Initial conversation to possibly create an educational foundation began in 1992 with Dr. Fred Frick, Dave Skoloda, Marie Dummer, Larry Dittman, Trygve Mathison, Mike Drugan and Lloyd Dresen.
- 1997 Holmen Area Foundation created (See page 1 & 2 of HHS 1998 Alumni Directory). Original Board had 14 Board of Directors:
Dave Skoloda, President
Marie Dummer, Vice President Dr. Fred Frick, Secretary
Jack Rusch, Treasurer
Barry Bertelsen
Trygve Mathison
Larry Dittman
Dr. Jim McKelvey
Mike Drugan
Lyle Ostrander
Joyce Halvorson
Sandy Heidel
Dr. Steve La Liberte
Barb Larsen - 1998 HAF Alumni Committee established. Marie Dummer, Joyce Halvorson and Trygve Mathison researched and printed the HHS 1998 Alumni Directory (see page 3-12 of HHS 1998 Alumni Directory). Copies available in HHS LMC and La Crosse County Library- Holmen Branch.
- 2000 Corporate Sponsorships provided by employers of prior HAF board members.
- 2001 HAF began benefit events with the golf tournament.
- 2001 PIT project – 1st HAF Legacy project.
- 2002 Halfway Creek Trails project began (completed in 2003).
2015 HAF updated their goals.
